HOODED MAN IN THE WOODS | 17 True Scary Stories from Reddit

Welcome to a spine-chilling compilation of true and terrifying tales sourced directly from the depths of Reddit. In this video, we dive into the darkest corners of the internet to unearth stories that will send shivers down your spine. From eerie encounters in abandoned buildings to inexplicable phenomena that defy all rational explanation, these tales are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you're a fan of the macabre or simply seeking a dose of adrenaline, join us as we explore firsthand accounts of the unexplained and the unsettling. Brace yourself for a journey into the unknown, as we unravel the most bone-chilling stories that Reddit has to offer. If you dare, hit that play button and prepare for a night of restless intrigue...
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[@fairladykd6734]

It boggles my mind when I hear these stories and people haven't locked their doors!

[@CatFilesChronicles]

I like to put extra lock on my😅

[@animekingdom4918]

They're dumb

[@bassblaster162]

They like living dangerously.

[@muneyotsuki8164]

People who won't lock their doors because they "don't want to live somewhere they feel like they have to lock there doors" are absolute idiots.

[@bassblaster162]

@@muneyotsuki8164 They have "other people" mentality. Bad things only happen to _other_ people, in other places. But, it'll only take one incident to change up their thinking, just one time for a stranger to walk into _their_ home...THEN the doors will STAY locked. Same thing goes for anti-gun folks, it only takes one violent encounter, with police arriving _10 minutes after_ innocent blood has been spilled, to change their mind about being a gun owner...IF they survive that is. Experience is indeed the best teacher.

[@ebeckman1011]

What a wonderful father in story 3…”he’s your friend, you deal with it.”

[@michelemiller3798]

Yeah, stupid neglect that could've resulted in a dead son!

[@Mrs.Self.Distruct]

He then allows the dude to stay at the door for two hours. Dad doesn't do anything like a restraining order until many more visits occur and then both parents decide not to tell her when he kept it up as not to scare her....yeah let her let her guard down, she SHOULD be afraid, the f. All that aside what for some reason made me more angry is she specified there is no way to see who is at their door without opening it when a peephole is cheap AF and easy to install. Good job parents.

[@kathyhodges-ik2zk]

Yes that riled me too

[@CamelliaWictorin]

Second story girl still hooked up with him?!??!?! Da fk girl?!?!

[@Aconitum_napellus]

He might have raped her if she'd refused.

[@Aconitum_napellus]

He might have raped her if she refused.

[@Bornogo]

maybe he was cute

[@user-dk6zq1mt4s]

joel, im graduating from college this weekend and you've helped me get through my four years. thanks and keep up the good work

[@AsAWhiteManMarriedToALatina]

Who cares

[@LetsReadPodcast]

Thats awesome! Congrats 🎉

[@uasparts]

Which college? Just curious, they seem to have forgotten to teach you basic punctuation and capitalization skills. 😆😆 Just messing with you, congrats on getting to the home stretch of a 4 year sentence. That’s a level of effort and dedication that my sorry ass is incapable of, at least in this lifetime 😆🤦🤷‍♂️

[@septbaaby]

@@uaspartsshut up honestly

[@septbaaby]

@@uaspartssuch a backhanded comment

[@fishychips08]

Gets chased by a psycho in the woods.. and immediately rents a boat on the lake! Lol. Maybe tell the rental employee to call the cops?

[@fugginrambo]

It's almost like a made up story 😊

[@deannax]

They didn’t have to rent one. They were able to just get the boat.

[@bree1573]

It’s almost as if she didn’t say they were 11-12 so obviously comprehension or thoughts like us adults have listening to this would be existent in a child’s mind 🙄

[@kathleenireland7960]

the boats are left at the dock for use

[@That1Guy4_]

Someone who was stalked and could have been killed is worried about her stalker being deported? Are you kidding me?

[@unattendedmessenger]

Right, that's what I'm saying. He should've been trying to do too much if he knew he could get into big legal trouble. Not only that, he was trying to finesse her when all she did was break a mailbox that wasn't even his. I say that he got karma.

[@cedinke4753]

It’s like the girl who didn’t testify against the man who murdered her boyfriend in front of her because the murderer was black 🙄

[@That1Guy4_]

@@cedinke4753 right? I still think she set him up 😂

[@calvin1917]

Every night after work I grab a beer, plug my phone in, turn on my Xbox and listen to you

[@shaunbrunett1649]

Dude same -the beer +rosé wine

[@alexiswilson939]

Same lol 🍻

[@swamphawk6227]

I like to go for long walks in the dark while listening.

[@alexiswilson939]

@@swamphawk6227 that's a great vibe! Just be safe! Lol

[@shaunbrunett1649]

@swamphawk6227 also yes bro I would go on extremely long walks and listen

[@BeingAMomAndBeyond]

To the woman with the friend who shifted… this has all the signs of big issues for you. She wants more than friendship and is upset bc it wasn’t reciprocated. It’s unlikely you’ll be able to continue any kind of relationship with her. She’s definitely obsessed.

[@purplepianoist88]

My thoughts too. She wanted a romatic relationship and thought that's what this trip was meaning.

[@BeingAMomAndBeyond]

@@purplepianoist88 Exactly! I think most of us that have even an ounce of experience, whether personally or otherwise, with this type of situation, could see this a mile away.

[@BinniesDwaekki143]

Gather round boys and girls! It's story time!

[@AngelaVEdwards]

That story about the teens riding their bikes around late at night: the homeless person they encountered was shuffling his feet on the pavement making all sorts of noise doing it and then suddenly has a bike to use to chase them down? Where did that bike come from? Did he pull it out of his backside? Ridiculous.

[@awakarikatase]

No fr, and a mountain bike too lol

[@LightningRound1st]

I get so frustrated at some of these stories. Call the f'n police. I know it's not always possible, but c'mon. Stop trying to deal with situations that are waaaay above your pay scale. Call the f'n police! Stop trying to be polite. You don't have to be aggressive or antagonistic. Call the f'n police!

[@somerking7040]

😂IKR!! .... Common sense 🤪?? What's that? Lol ( and I also knw it's not always possible but what she👆 said )

[@chopsandtoots]

People want to play the hero, deal with dangerous people, then act like when something bad happens it's out of left field and it wasn't their fault.

[@metalrosepetals]

letsread and booze and boos posted at the exact same time omg :x

[@malinacmansson]

Love me some Booze & Boos! ❤

[@metalrosepetals]

@@malinacmansson same !! i’m a big fan of both.

[@user-digitalfarmgirl]

Time to flip a coin

[@nocte.animam]

That first story is making me paranoid omg. Extremely unsettling.

[@michaelkleen7991]

The white van thing was played out even when I was a kid in the 80s. If you were going around kidnapping, why would you pick the most obvious vehicle that literally everyone associates with kidnapping?

[@rmcar549]

Because of the inherent fear-factor associated with white vans. People would be naturally nervous if one approached them, tell themselves they're just being paranoid, let their guard down, then have their worst fear confirmed.

[@LuC-k777]

Both are good points, as one is to confuse you into lowering your guard, while the other is to always expect the unexpected.

[@catscratch1112]

Your story telling gets me through a lot. Thank you for that! ❤

[@rileymcdaniel5271]

I listen to lets read nearly every night at work, best past time fr

[@Anxvte]

Always looking forward to new uploads. Much love ❤

[@karivitou2816]

Me too 😂 I legit just found this channel & ove been listening. From past prob 5 days A LOT! I LOVE IT. his voice is so calming ❤❤

[@ebeckman1011]

Where in the hell can you get on 75 and go north to Daytona or south to Cincinnati? That’s not physically possible.

[@ScrewgeMcF_ck]

They likely mistyped Dayton.

[@TH-hy9kr]

Probably meant Dayton

[@ebeckman1011]

@@TH-hy9kr very valid point. Could’ve been a typo when they sent it in.

[@ybunnygurl]

The guy who didn't know where he was going was having a mental health issue; my gut says schizophrenia, he was a danger to himself that's what you picked up on.

[@ms.krueger2660]

Why do people put themselves in bad situations?? It’s stupid!! I never let my sons out of my sight. They did not go to stores alone as kids. Did not walk or ride alone. I’m 60 and did not go out alone as a kid or teen. As an adult I have never put myself in a scary situation. I do not go out at night. Like I said -it’s stupid!! Why open the door to strangers?? Why leave your door unlocked?? Pure stupidity!! 😱

[@BeingAMomAndBeyond]

I agree to an extent, but honestly, existing in this world is dangerous these days. Anything could happen at anytime, anywhere. Like you said, make wise choices, but really, there’s no way to be completely safe anymore. You just have to equip yourself the best you can stay safe out there.

[@anklemania]

Running up the basement stairs after turning the light off....I felt that fear hearing that sentence. What sociopath walks up the basement stairs in the dark

[@mikaylajoelle4249]

Me. Also if I’m home alone and anxious I will act like I’m possessed and just stare at random spots for long periods of time in hopes that who ever is “watching me” will feel uncomfortable and leave. TMI I know.

[@rmcar549]

​@@mikaylajoelle4249 yesssss!!!!

[@melissadwiggins]

36:48 I think what OP meant to type was Dayton. Daytona is in Florida

[@firerainchild]

Choose the bear

[@23heltar]

have you heard this other videos the women are just as bad

[@SmashynHogg]

Yay for new Lets read!!! We love you Joel

[@lynnajames8906]

Hey Joel,Finally got home from work, now I'm so ready for bed and to listen to you're soothing voice 😊😴❤ You are truly one of a kind!

[@banglaflame-5337]

British born, in my native parents Bangladesh currently watching my regular dose of Let’s Read!

[@monsieurcharcutier4490]

You should use delta wave background tracks. Id never need another channel to sleep. Great voice Cheers

[@wplains]

The girl with the mailbox incident “feels terrible” a stalking, creepy illegal alien is being deported? Sheesh….🙄

[@bassblaster162]

Only in _this_ country, and in _this_ day and age would someone say "I feel awful that he's being deported" immediately followed by "I genuinely think that he wanted to do terrible things to me, or kill me", AFTER all the b.s. the guy put her through. Lady, he wasn't supposed to be here in the first place, then none of that would've happened to you! There's nothing wrong with saying that someone doesn't belong here. Nobody would let a stranger enter their home/property without permission to do whatever they want, right? So why is it wrong to think the same way about our country?

[@runaravenscraft5314]

you dont even know if she is from same country as you

[@bassblaster162]

​@@runaravenscraft5314Actually, I do know that the setting is in my country. At 32:45..."My Dad is a very tall, scary dude who loves his *Second Amendment.*" Do you know what that means?

[@runaravenscraft5314]

@@bassblaster162 good catch, yes youre right. i presume thats one about having bear arms.

[@bassblaster162]

@@runaravenscraft5314 Yes ma'am, that's correct. However, IMO the citizens of every country should be able to lament the breaking of immigration laws enacted by their government. You complaining about me sneaking into your country shouldn't automatically mean you're racist or xenophobic, any more than you not wanting me breaking into your home doesn't mean you hate black people.

[@jonnymanor]

That is why this country is sinking. Too many luberals.

[@donnieyoakum-finch7377]

If I may say try doing audiobooks think you would do great but im still waiting on hearing a scary story 😅

[@RaquelDmngz-wb6iq]

EXCELLENT ❤ Thanks so much

[@ScullyPopASMR]

Master of the Horror Genre Award.

[@samanthaevans7206]

Yay! Excited to listen❤

[@mleighqs8773]

Thanks for the vid Joel :)

[@sarahconn3285]

Getting ready to go to bed and listening to Joel so I can fall asleep 😴

[@jamiesweeney9525]

I always listen to you you've got such a relaxing voice and help me get through the day keep up the great work bro

[@Itsdjenab]

Thxs Joel for another scary story video I can listen to while taking a nap lol I’m obsessed with your channel! Hope you have an amazing weekend❤️

[@Inthedarrk]

Thanks, Joelene ❤️ Love you buddy!

[@RoseBud76]

Murdering someone over 100 bucks? Wow that is purely evil.

[@LilJollyJoker]

Thanks Joel!

[@cooper7031]

All these stories are true, believable, and can happen!

[@free_credit_report9696]

As a phlebotomist I feel I have conversations similar to story 8 like 20x every morning

[@redactednour]

Yaaayy I’m so early for once!!! Thank you for the amazing work, Joel!

[@CocoWantsACracker]

I like how in story 11, the dog is probably underestimated by OP. No matter how sweet she is, if there would have been trouble, she might latch on and cause tremendous damage to one of the perpetrators - and justly so. I have seen my own dog change from a friendly, people-loving, food-obsessed, tail-wagging bundle of peace & love to a growling, teeth-baring psycho ready to pounce someone. And that was someone she just happened to hate for no apparent reason and who never caused any trouble, let alone if there was someone with truly malicious intent...

[@Flamsterette]

Thanks for the upload before the hockey game!

[@amyplunkett6208]

Let's go Cats!!!!!!

[@amyplunkett6208]

Your voice is intoxicating💘

[@Flamsterette]

@@amyplunkett6208 Excuse me?

[@ronaldpettifurd5957]

Who is your team?

[@Flamsterette]

@@ronaldpettifurd5957 Canucks!

[@beneath.the.rosesluciddrea8470]

Thanks, Joel!

[@DaLump89]

I’ve listened to 1000’s of these stories I’ve learned 3 things 1. Cops are useless, never call them. 2. People are just straight victims. 3. Stay strapped, and don’t be afraid to use it.

[@CocoWantsACracker]

That sounds a lot like the thought process most of the perps in these stories would have. Although I cannot deny it makes my day whenever a story ends with the good guy/gal pulling a gun on their assailant, stalker, etc. I just think one needs to be very careful when deciding to take matters into one's own hands, as it might come back and bite you in the behind.

[@khalidf1]

He11$ yeah brother!!! I just recently practiced my 2nd amendment! We live in a world where the criminals are put up on a pedestal and the working man is pushed under the bus! Excited to be the owner of the very first Bere*tt*a $F92 as my first hardware! YEEE HAWWWWW. LOLLLLLL

[@coles999]

These new intros, attention to detail and more are noticed Joel

[@dralore9]

Thanks!

[@HumlboldtHoney22]

Story 8.. ever think maybe the man was having a mental breakdown?

[@BeingAMomAndBeyond]

I agree with every comment you’ve made on this post…

[@cherrie_soduhhh]

listening to this during my shift to make it go faster lol

[@Donottreply]

Thanks!❤

[@claudiaruen9527]

I go to sleep every night with these stories

[@TarHeelTrees]

Recently discovered Let's Read, it's a KZbin treasure.

[@ebeckman1011]

Story 16 “I left my door open because my boyfriend wanted to come over and pet my kitty.” Yeah I’ll bet he did lol

[@megananderson991]

You and Mr. Revenant have saved me from probably getting murdered ie walking home alone, camping alone.

[@GamingWithAlice186]

❤🎉Thank You For The Upload Let's Read 🎉❤

[@HumlboldtHoney22]

To the lady who posted about her obsessed friend.. she clearly thinks you two are a couple. Have you been intimate with her? Have you given her a reason to think this way? If not, then she clearly has some type of entitlement over you for whatever reason. And to the lady who takes her dog out at night in a sketchy area with minimal lighting... don't put yourself in that situation if you know it's a bad area, then call the cops. Lastly, to the "nurse".. maybe he was having a mental breakdown?

[@franceswomble8083]

Thank you. SMILES

[@jennl8921]

Joel I am finally going to fully subscribe to all your channels including chilling 😊

[@karel3xp]

Chilling still goes on? I thought it died when he stopped mentioning it

[@daviswall3319]

Love the old school intro!! 😎

[@user-ih5sw9qi9u]

“I feel bad he got deported” said the girl who was almost murdered by a dangerous psychopath illegal immigrant 😂

[@SuperStrangSshadow]

Heard them before.😔

[@ucleazgard]

Story 3 9:46, that Father of the Year moment😂

[@mannibal3ctor644]

You already know this, but god dam your voice is so soothing. I listen to every episode multiple times. Sometimes awake sometimes asleep. Thank you

[@septbaaby]

sooo what’s this about the police contacting you bc of a story u covered that ended up being a murder confession ???? huh ?????????

[@septbaaby]

@soothingwithsounds yup thats what someone in the comments are saying, ive been trying to get more details ever since. they said this yesterday.

[@kellyb381]

I’m flabbergasted that someone would feel bad that some creep that was stalking and threatening them is getting deported. Come on

[@beautyisallaround]

Much Love from Nampa Idaho❤

[@user-yh5yh5es4u]

Them cats on bikes giving off them heights and weights sound ruff and tuff

[@AngelofDarkness1978]

Thanks Joel ❤

[@joyshekhardutta9765]

Story 8 for sure he was carrying a dead body in his car!

[@KittWiliams]

Thanks man 🥰 Ps been listening this channel since a long time now can’t believe I only got 6 month 16 day membership you should of bring that from start

[@RockerRed]

1:09:04 Hiya from NorCal! Love you KZbinJoel!👍🤘🌹

[@jaytheday4751]

The way I predicted how the 2nd story would go almost immediately after the description of the guy is funny I think.

[@rosdawg]

My favorite!!!!

[@ashleybrown1666]

Joel, ny hero!!

[@1sweck]

That alleyway story sounds like someone is a little paranoid. Immediately assuming the worst of a group of random dudes she couldn’t see the faces of lol

[@ghoulbxby]

Anyone else drive and listen to these?😂 I do it everywhere i go, like every time lol

[@mathiasslim]

Having spent time between Dayton and Cincinnati, I can relate to the feeling of just wanting to be somewhere else.

[@HazelHojem]

i love this channel so much 🩷💜

[@4176084]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 **Guy puts his gun to a girl's head She says "yeah, this id definitely the best guy at the party to hook up with" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Sorry, but WTF

[@TattooedPink]

Cheers 😊

[@GenXfrom75]

Settling into bed! 🛌

[@cherylmoore3349]

Interesting stories disturbing thanks ❤

[@Skarbro]

Let’s Listen!!! 😎🤘🏻

[@cybervenom6961]

It's 4am where I live 🥱

[@the_familyjules]

Bro from the future💀 5pm in Phoenix where I am

[@amberjay95]

Nearly 2am here in the UK 🇬🇧

[@fairladykd6734]

It's 8:36 pm here ya'll - Texas

[@frisSerenity]

48:00 I have two pits who made me feel so assured to walk alone even when it’s night time…I also have mace and taser to protect them if I have to. As a 5’2 Asian female I could look an easy target if not for my big dogs who are always with me, the thing is - I will protect them with my life, too. My dogs aren’t aggressive, their owner is, and I hope no one would dare to find that out.

[@EphanyasisOwleyes]

I'm back to listen to these stories while Being on the in between of doing some sewing video

[@ViancaLouise1995]

So far I’m at the second story and it’s really pissing me off that the dad said it’s your friend so it’s your problem instead of helping his daughter when she let him know that so many kept bothering her

[@BobGred]

As I was watching Shrek 4, the trees waving violently back and forth, a loud knock across the shining red wood floor Illuminated all over the downstairs. I crackled my head slowly to a 90 degree angle, but to my disbelief nothing was there. I shook my head silly, thinking it's just a movie. A whisper then quietly said near my ear, "It's all Ogre now". I then stood up to then realize that my insanity of Shrek has bathed over my brain and that I had to quickly shut down Shrek 4. Finally after everything was black, my heart overwhelmed with peace, learned to never watch Shrek 4 at night.

[@outof_sarahtonin]

I feel like #8, the guy murd3r3d someone and had an aftershock

[@user-ix4hb4mt1i]

OR A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN... BUT YOUR COMMENT HIT A NERVE... SORRY FOR PUN. 😂

[@ronaldpettifurd5957]

Is this what people are talking about? Someone said police contacted Joel about a story that was actually a murder confession

[@outof_sarahtonin]

@@ronaldpettifurd5957 I heard that earlier too and was wondering the same thing. Please lmk too, I was curious but never got an answer

[@outof_sarahtonin]

@@user-ix4hb4mt1i who knows 🤷🏻‍♀️ either way I know we both can agree that he needed help but was not in the right mind to realize it. I just hope he’s okay. Also, yes to the pun! I live for punny jokes lol

[@mezigue31]

I read wooded men in the hood, sounded catchy 😅

[@AngelofDarkness1978]

Safety in numbers

[@joelletremblay7358]

Boy, the last story!

[@duetoronomy]

The introooooo

[@Ankomidnight]

34 minutes ago??? Yes please

[@harrybrooks8514]

That little pit bull girl may have been a real sweetheart with her adopted human guardian, but she might have been a real terror to someone who dared threaten that guardian. I was once in care of a beautiful and seemingly gentle Alaskan Malamute girl. One evening while walking in an adjacent neighborhood, we were approached by a guy who began talking the familiar BS of a would be mugger. My girl must have sensed something off, and immediately jumped up on this guy’s chest, and growled like a werewolf. Needless to say, he disappeared quickly. That act got an “attagirl” for my 120-lb canine companion.

[@katieforsyth2089]

❤❤❤

[@verdellcouncil6616]

Yesss

[@ViVi-yw5sr]

How on earth can you accidentally forget the door open??