I ESCAPED AN UBER KIDNAPPER | 15 True Scary REDDIT Stories

[@casuallyceltic]

Oh man, I was low-key freaked out when I clicked on the first notification and it said it was removed! So glad I get to listen to my favorite boyo Joel. No paperwork to scan, a delicious Subway sandwich and just our run of the mill patients. You make my night, man.

[@PrimateProductions]

Regarding 1st story....why the heck didn't you report that guy? At least to Uber? Instead now he has the opportunity to do even worse to someone else? Thats pretty crappy

[@sarahmoon1768]

That's what I was thinking like she was lucky to get away but how about the next girl? Her family should have notified Uber and police.

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

Exactly what I just commented. The fact that they didn't mention doing that makes me doubt the validity of the entire story (the majority are made up anyway).

[@PrimateProductions]

@@WouldntULikeToKnow. yep i agree!

[@PrimateProductions]

@@sarahmoon1768 I agree

[@pinkspiderkyo]

I've had some creeper uber drivers before, it's super easy to report them and the app even encourages you to if something feels hinky. Story seems sus

[@SarahSmirnova]

I find it so irritating when parents don't believe their own children when they tell them something ain't right. Children are extremely honest and should be given the benefit of the doubt, especially in situations where they are in potential danger at the hands of some deranged weirdo.

[@shawnbbunbbbybbb3942]

Even if the kid is known for lying to get attention it’s still worth checking it out just in case. I’d rather be constantly annoyed then do nothing and find out something terrible happened.

[@SarahSmirnova]

@@shawnbbunbbbybbb3942 Yes. Adults who take advantage of children should be punished very harshly.

[@shey2048]

Seen

[@patriciamurphy6559]

Yes, l definately agree. I wrote this comment under a similar story of parents not believing their child. This is sooo wrong. Or when they say, oh its just a dream, always take your child seriously, it just might save them from some trauma, or worse!!

[@crazymulatto8981]

I understand where your coming from, but if the kid's were anything like my former roommate's kid's who lied over 50% of the time then I could see why they wouldn't. Even then though, that's pretty serious regardless so I definitely wouldn't ignore it.

[@ScullyPop]

Joel is like the Brad Pitt of the reading world.

[@joninature]

legends of the fall took the year like bandit 🎶 🎵

[@GetterOfPussy]

He's abusive to his family?

[@RattusCrowbag]

​@@GetterOfPussywho??

[@PrimateProductions]

In what way?

[@yakfishin4912]

WTF?

[@pixiehopper8]

I don’t understand why the person in the first story didn’t report the guy to the cops and Uber?! She said she sent the profile to friends, but that’s it…They think the guy was a rookie, and changed his mind, well I’m sure he won’t next time. 🙄 #4- I feel like they’re definitely leaving some info out. There also really wasn’t a need for the girl to hang out the window cussing the guy out, and running up to his car after. Story #8 -I don’t know why they think the drunk guy saved their life, or why he was a pervert. He was just drunk, and wasn’t bothering them at all.

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

Right. I think #1 is made up because that is a very obvious situation in which to call police.

[@siennamorales4239]

And who stays to say I guess I’ll see myself out after someone admits they we’re contemplating kidnapping you? 😂

[@dopefiendchronicles2974]

Nothing about story one makes sense it sounds like this college kid thinks like a 12 yr old

[@steeljaw19]

It's gotta be from nosleep, it's a "suspension of disbelief" type sub.

[@danniellesloane]

To be fair, I've had plenty of terrifying instances. I've been almost murdered violently by 2 ex bfs, both of who's mothers put themselves in harms way to save me. I've almost been randomly snatched from a club, and *so* many others ( plus a friend who was murdered, and so many others that have been either attacked in a random or targeted way.) Once you've dealt with law enforcement and courts enough to know that it isn't on the victims side, and tend to report less. A friends ex husband, convicted of her attempted murder, found guilty by a jury. Was sentenced to "time served" which was a night in the watch house. You lose faith, attackers and abusers become more confident, and there are less official reports despite a rise in accounts

[@jacobbowling263]

Joel you’re absolutely amazing and you rock .

[@kaz1313]

Love your stories, you are one of my favourites, such a smooth, soothing voice.

[@daviddelarosajr1758]

Thank you Joel you Rock 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@incrediblylucid4914]

I always have to listen twice because your voice cures my insomnia!

[@sir.spookeys.stories]

The legend didn't give up on his community and made sure this got uploaded! Haha. You're an awesome narrator Joel and your channel is amazing! I really do take inspiration from you and hope to be a half decent narrator myself.

[@sawssman965]

Sorry but that person in the first story just made that up. "I had second thoughts about what I was going to do. Why dont you get going, kid" "I guess I'll see myself out"... come on now. Let's read is by far the best storator on youtube. My ish!

[@tkong35]

Joel saved me while I was in the ER thanks again for all your hard work!!!

[@jillian_miles_music]

Audible needs to give you a deal. I guarantee you so many horror authors would love to have you narrate them. In the meantime excellent work as always ❤

[@SpookyCrumbz]

I won't need an audible deal, I'd just be happy if people watched/listened to my narrations :D

[@kaileealtman9630]

Idk, Joel has a very calm sound to his voice. Many people fall asleep to his stories. I think a horror book reader would need to convey tense scenes very well, and Joel's buttery smooth voice might not be the best fit for it.

[@DreadNarratives]

It's a stark reminder to always trust your instincts and stay safe out there.

[@elvispressplay7735]

Seems like instead of sending a profile to every woman you know and never using Uber again is significantly less effective than just contacting Uber snd telling them one of their drivers attempted to kidnap you.

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

And the police. Uber has driver information to identify them.

[@AshLilyNeko]

Yeah I thought this too. Why not report them? Like do they only care about themselves and their friends and not other women who would be in danger with this dude? Like come on….

[@blarmy827]

Story doesn’t exactly sound real. She called it Uber and a taxi… when you Uber it literally shows you on the app where you’re going so she wouldn’t need to see the guys gps bc she has her own. Somehow it showed that she got dropped off where she was even though she was apparently nowhere near her destination. Her mom “asked me if I thought I was going to die?” That’s one of the weirdest things I’ve ever heard the mother of someone who just suffered a trauma to ask them right after. If this story was real… she’s clearly a very immature 19 yr old…. And even if she didn’t report the guy it’s hard to imagine none of her friends or family wouldn’t have reported it hearing the story…. Especially the family… the whole thing about Indiana jones at the end and broken bottles and pipes don’t exactly make sense either. Also, like I said if this is real she’s a very immature 19 year old … it didn’t happen that long ago so maybe it was reported somewhere by her family and we just weren’t told that info. However, other than getting lost… there’s no info or evidence that he did anything wrong… bc technically he hasn’t.. the only thing is that the app would know that he didn’t stop at her destination and just kept going . She even mentioned how the app showed her that she made it to her destination and paid…which isn’t exactly possible if he didn’t stop so… who knows.

[@UnfazedPhoenix]

​@@blarmy827yea not all the stories are true... most of them are probably exaggerated in some way as well.

[@krystalbjand5440]

@@WouldntULikeToKnow.

[@WhatsEvenRealAnymore]

I hate it when parents are so irresponsible that they don’t give keys to their own children.

[@sandracox4341]

My children had keys. Plus we had a coded entry to the garage. My son lost his key, I immediately had the locks re keyed all new keys around. Just in case someone saw him drop it, or someone lifted it.

[@WhatsEvenRealAnymore]

@@sandracox4341 I get we are hearing this story from the point of view from your child. And there’s always another person that tells more details. I understand if you gave him a key & he lost it. Then you replaced the lost key. I get we try our hardest to take care of our kids the best we can. Sometimes poop just happens. It can happen to literally anyone. Adults too. I apologize if you had given him the key. My original comment was strictly to parents whom don’t give keys.

[@sandracox4341]

@@WhatsEvenRealAnymore I was just agreeing with you. I don't understand why the mom wouldn't give them a key.

[@WhatsEvenRealAnymore]

@@sandracox4341 Lol I thought you were the mom in the story defending yourself. My bad..

[@sandracox4341]

@@WhatsEvenRealAnymore , I also don't understand how if the brother was in the house he could pass a charger cable out to her, but her brother couldn't open the door.

[@jeannabean8547]

Here's me lying down in bed, opening up YT hoping Let's Read has a new video. Oh happy day..er night. Thanks for helping me sleep, Joel!

[@stack5234]

Did ChatGPT write that first story? Locked out but the brother passed the cable from their room?

[@sandracox4341]

Yea if the brother was already inside why couldn't he open the door? I mean I have a dead bolt that needs a key to open from both sides, but we keep a key in the inside lock.

[@melissamoonchild9216]

lol "I guess I'll just see myself out"

[@staceyl6273]

Lol I love when Joel does the creepy old people voices haha

[@artemis2520]

Story number six.... parents of the year!!! Everyone give it up for the clotpoles who didn't believe their kid and ended up getting a poor elderly lady killed!!! Please people, believe your children. Especially if it has to do with a break in!!!

[@vk3980]

Sick in bed and listening to your stories really helping me relax and rest, thank you ❤

[@reny9351]

What a treat! An hour of stories to make me stay awake during work. You rock!

[@patriciamurphy6559]

😅

[@alanhorton7300]

Parents who discipline their kids by locking them outside of the house deserve to have their kids taken away.

[@leerussell451]

Touch grass, zoomer

[@dartanianblu5876]

​@@leerussell451bro what's Ur point here it's fucked up to do that no matter what you weirdo

[@cellinemartins]

​@@leerussell451ah yes, this person should touch grass for complaining about child endangerment being used as "punishment"

[@PrimateProductions]

@@leerussell451 what? Why would you say that?

[@avamasquerade]

​@@leerussell451Speaking of making fun of ppl for their age, your name doesn't even require a birth year for that.

[@joem4145]

You and Mr.Ballen are my favorite narrators. So relaxing listening to these stories.

[@SagaNotSega]

You live in my head.i think the same thing!

[@jessicaadams4265]

Love Mr Ballen also

[@schleimblut]

same

[@sherenemarta2872]

​@@SagaNotSega1

[@kaz1313]

Love Let's Read and Mr Ballen, both great story tellers and I listen everyday..gets me through the boring work day.

[@Simon-ir1xj]

Story 3 - always let your kids know that you will come and get them if they are stuck no matter how inconvenient...

[@cherylcalogero3330]

Yes!!!!!! No matter what!!!!

[@anniespencer1553]

Hey yall. Wtf happen wit the stream the other night??? Thank you for all your hard work Joel! ❤

[@aidasalazar7228]

To the woman whose parents ignored the window break in: The family of that elderly woman may be living without answers to this day,u should call tge cold case unit in that town and mention these details.There may be a cold unsolved case that u can help close,since your parents didnt.

[@johnwrightefc]

Hi Guys, I'm Obi R0n Kenobi - I can assure you this really happened - I tried playing the narration of this story to my mum and she told me to turn it off... Still won't listen to it.

[@sarametzel]

Perfect timing! Spooky tales before sleep. Perfect👌

[@dartanianblu5876]

My routine is Joel every night but I'm wondering if it's bad for my mind lol, thoughts?

[@heavensent7050]

@@dartanianblu5876same 😂

[@Baionno]

You’re the best, Joel ❤

[@cherylcalogero3330]

Best narrator on KZbin! Love your voice Joel! I seem to recognize your voice on other hannels. Unless there's immatators out there!

[@elliottszczepaniak8941]

i am BEGGING you to make the audio in these videos louder 😭 it sucks being jumpscared by the ads that play because i have to turn the volume up so high just to be able to hear

[@Hershewed]

Seconded, it sucks having to hear my elderly parents getting woken and start yelling even when I have the volume turned super low during ads, they’re light sleepers

[@melissamccleary9611]

One in a million

[@dopefiendchronicles2974]

​@@Hershewedhe has no control of the ad audio only his own content

[@Hershewed]

Lol I know he doesn’t I was talking about the actual video itself not the ads that come during or after it

[@pittsbirds1656]

Love your vids man! I believe I have heard the first 3 minutes of all of them.

[@ashleyjones4828]

Awesome been waiting for this!

[@NinjitsuHiboshi]

The first story happened to me too, he drove past my house and acted oblivious and tried to go through a path through the woods, found rope in his trunk and a hammer…I think he got second thoughts…got lucky!

[@hsuehejjw1731]

You really did. How did you make it out alive? Did he just let you go..?

[@ValleyOfTheSunTarot]

Always look forward to these drops

[@KirboV10]

I giggle and kick my feet when let’s read uploads.

[@kinetic_Keeks]

I literally waiting till 9 on the dot and then bam notification. Best feeling ever Goodnight 🙏♥️✨️

[@lauragowan4925]

Woo! Perfect timing. Love starting my day with these.

[@thatoldclassic2927]

1:12 Both of your phones? Who needs two phones?

[@ShirleeKnott]

lots of people for lots of reasons!

[@ryanbizzy5155]

Kevin Gates

[@Reptar4000]

Story 1, your mom sounds like a bad mom. Story 3, walking 4 hours at night this must b a joke or you are not very smart

[@andrewbatts7678]

That recruiter was playing with fire on that one. That kind of talk can potentially land you in very deep hot water for sure

[@michaelleal64]

Joel, the king of narrating scary stories 👑 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Tales_From_The_Multiverse]

Thanks for the content good stuff!

[@vamp8903]

Jeez I haven't listened to this pleasant soothing voice in ages ...

[@jessicaadams4265]

I'm sorry but the beginning of the first story don't make since, the lil brother was inside but locked out ??? and handed a charger out?????

[@Dmitrikrotchlikmyov]

None of the first story made much sense 🤣

[@loveadumb]

yeah that first story is a hot mess

[@tobennaokoli4450]

Glad I’m not the only one who realized how it didn’t make sense. Are the doors locked both inside AND out?

[@artbymaroo7923]

I think they meant the mom locked him inside the house as punishment maybe he was grounded so he couldn’t get out?? That’s what it seems to me because he handed the charger to his brother

[@kyttkatt8262]

Yay. It's working

[@jeffraney]

Props on the creepy old man impression my guy 😂😂😂 hilarious

[@bsouthmama3010]

Story 1, I know this detail does not matter but I’m confused. He said he and his brother were locked out but his brother passed him his charger from his room? Scary situation and just gif it ended ok.

[@sgia1032]

Why would the mom let her keep the spare key that day? Sounds like a shitty parent

[@melissamccleary9611]

Could be the last place it was seen or kept. My boys do it all the time. This morning the older one was freaking out about his charger and I said "oh this one that one of you guys left in the bathroom?". 🙄 boys...

[@bsouthmama3010]

@@melissamccleary9611 lol ikr! I just meant how did his bro get it if they were locked out and why didn’t his bro get in the Uber too?

[@jamielewis9356]

Love your Podcasts

[@robertrackuzius3722]

Most of these could have easily been titled True Anxiety Stories.

[@extoyshred2957]

His entire channel needs to be changed to fake tagebait reddit stories becuase most of them are the only ones that are not are the ones that givea date time and real evidence proving they are real like the serial killer stories

[@DemisCastlesCrumbling]

Just in time for sleep😴

[@kristenfarnham7157]

When I was 4 years old, my dad had these 2 old men watch me while he went to do the mowing at the farm, these 2 old men were so scary, they tormented me I scream for my father he can't hear me, the one old man threatened me saying if I keep screaming that they would make sure that I never see my mom or light of day again, then the 2nd old man puts he's lit smokes and took his sigerate and he put it on my head burning me I cried, never left a mark that no one could see but I still could feel it, never could remember what happened next just passing out, I thought it was all over for me, I was so glad to see my mom again when I wake up, I couldn't say anything that they could understand.

[@theblackliar696]

I thank God u exist bro im 14 and these help me sleep, study and overall have a good day just hearing this

[@alex13taylor]

Love how you always upload on my birthday ❤ you're so sweet Joel love you

[@caroleastwood9386]

I think he's the American version of James Mason. THE voice so soothing and perfect

[@kathryncumberland]

Omg, that old man voice and laugh 🤣

[@magnoliaflower3310]

The story where the person wants to build a business empire, please talk to a relationship counselor. I know this is a one-sided relationship. But it's almost like a divorce to him. Marriage counseling also help with divorce therapy. Just in case he ends up in the deep end.

[@kaylahevans8334]

If someone is following you DO NOT DRIVE HOME. Drive to a fire or police station.

[@Jolis_Parsec]

That last story sounds like whatever branch of the armed forces that recruiting officer allegedly was part of needs to rethink their strategy of getting people interested in signing up. 😆

[@NicaNightmare]

Yeahhhh, and honestly, what the heck was up with the last thing he said to the op? "I'll come back every day until you make up your mind" - ehhhh well, they kind of already said multiple times in different variations "no thanks, not my cup of tea", as politely as possible in such a situation...

[@danielstrouse7142]

Late night horror stories for the win

[@AlaraTheFae]

I wish you could read the entire Vampire Chronicals by Anne Rice 🤩

[@johnbuckner2828]

I read those until I was suddenly forced to read through pages of more than anyone would want to know about a violin. Decided she was a bit wordy for me and stopped Reading the series. Was good if you could can wade through the verbosity.

[@Spearheadgamer9231]

@@johnbuckner2828Lestat was talking about his first love Nicolas aka Nikki who was a very talented violinist and had a love for the stradivarius, so it makes sense that they would go deep into it. I wouldn’t say Ann was wordy just detailed oriented; her ability to put extreme descriptive detail into a scene is on the level of Stephen King, and the characters and mythos the Vampire chronicles especially is an amazing read, I wouldn’t write it off just based on that alone, I would give another go of it.

[@johnbuckner2828]

@@Spearheadgamer9231 rice is a great writer, but she kind of reminded me of James Michener when she goes to describe something. King is kind of like that too In parts of his novels (I remember him going on and on with the blain the train and his dark tower trilogy) but for some reason i’ve been able to wade through most of king’s chatter; I wasn’t able to finish the dark Tower trilogy or the vampire Chronicles, so maybe it’s just my personal taste… no disrespect to these greats.

[@michellel564]

On the first story don't you have a phone with you don't you have Google maps? If I don't know where I'm going I've got it on my maps already before they pick me up 😊

[@MsMtheory]

Posted *1 minute ago* ... Hell yes timing perfection.

[@aneia6353]

Thanx Joel 😊

[@vaunmathers8001]

I had a noisy day at work. My coworkers wouldn't shut up!! I dont want to be near anyone right now. All I NEED is to listen to Lets Read in my bed

[@petrovamikaelson9995]

Love your videos

[@ijustchangedmyname7794]

Story #5 pissed me off. The stepdad knew he was a felon who did time but still passed on to *stepdaughter* that the chomo thought she was sexy?!?

[@extoyshred2957]

A fake ragebait story passed you off really? Say it ain't so

[@dartanianblu5876]

Love these and always fall asleep to em, was wondering tho does anyone else wonder if it's bad for like our minds to do so lol? Or our vibration even? Just a question I'm curious if anyone else has that fear/thought haha or Ur thoughts on that in general

[@heavensent7050]

I wonder too

[@angelastone4495]

.@ 49:50 - i love it!

[@patriciamurphy6559]

Their angels sent that taxi!! ❤

[@diamondemmanuelokpi8242]

Why exactly didn't any of them think of reporting to uber so it's on record at least

[@extoyshred2957]

Fake ragebait stories

[@melissamccleary9611]

After he met you? Did you tell him that your name is melatonin so he can get a full night's sleep? 😂 I'm sorry that you had to go through that drama. I fled my man, state, house, truck, and new puppy. I was so blind to red flags. It sucks to start over after a decade of your life has been taken away from you. If anyone actually reads to this until the end, it's devastating at the bare minimum. I've been disowned from my family besides my mom. Apparently I chose the wrong person to be with. Everybody else can do bad but when I do it I'm the black sheep. I'm just venting on here because I don't want to see a therapist. 2 years after the breakup after I moved out of the state, he still texts me and calls me. He wants to know where I live and where I work and gets mad when I won't tell him. I don't know if all of these Reddit stories are really for real, but I can tell you mine is real and it is scary. Even after the restraining order against them after the gun against my head and after the kick to the face and all the abuse I got enough courage to leave. I had nowhere to go. I found a hotel actually a motel. Big difference😶. So anyway I'm here in bed staring at the ceiling. There are so many people out there going through the same thing and there are so many more details that I didn't include. Bottom line is that you're not alone. I really wanted the shed a tear as I write this because of the hurt but I think I've cried them all out. I've lost my hair, my drive, my confidence and everything that goes with that. BUT... There is apparently always a silver lining. My kids are my life and I would be so mad if I did not wake up on this side of the turf so that is the driving motivation. If anybody actually read this whole thing, kind of feel bad for you because I know it's long and I typically don't read the whole thing if I see a lot of words. But hey I had to vent to somebody. To anybody that actually read this, please know that you're not alone. I usually proofread a post but I'm too tired to right now. So good night ❤️

[@bobbyjenkins7946]

#11 Yeah, it's called b firm and straight up with the guy 🙄

[@SagaNotSega]

Here @7mins. Love ya Joel!!

[@Chip.Wonder19]

Just in time for my drive home from the Senators game.

[@deshaefromarounthawayricha7324]

Who else is watching this while on the clock? 👨🏾‍🔧

[@BooLadybeautycare]

I do agree with second story know a little something about your car -- 😉

[@joninature]

yes!

[@thecatatemyhomework]

Notice how so many in these stories have only one minute left of battery on their phones. It's like nobody carries a charger with them or in their vehicle.

[@ericbumbles4145]

First story?! why did they not report the driver? Obviously there is an electronic record of the ride and it says she arrived and paid...so WTF did she not call cops or uber even? Makes zero sense and makes me wonder if its entirely true or just over exaggerated.

[@extoyshred2957]

It's fake most of the story Joel tells are misandrist ragebait

[@RockerRed]

Love you KZbin Joel!❤🤍💙

[@joshuabradshaw9120]

That girl with the obsessive male friend needs to tell him clearly that she's not interested, block his number and if he continues to be persistent, contact the police.

[@hangedups2608]

‘AND ILL SEE YOU AGAIN SOON’ 😢😢

[@Sanae95]

The parents who did not believe their child and proceeded to not tell the cops about what they saw are so vile for real why would they do that?

[@Hershewed]

Not defending them but maybe the kid had a habit of lying for attention or making stuff up so they could have an excuse to sleep in their parents room or something maybe?

[@courtney195]

Blessed by the best, thank you

[@helenivanoff6287]

Yes, all girls should know the basics of cars & car maintenance. It could save your life like in story 2.

[@tiad2125]

It purred like the sweet little gas sucking powerhouse it was lol

[@wishedwonderland]

Ty

[@queenofdestiny]

‘I’m gonna get ya!😜’

[@Bibi-c7r]

Quick question, why was the last livestream private? I could not watch it 😢

[@itsrikkay]

some of these stories just blow my mind with how not very smart people can be lol

[@IsThisSurrealLife]

Story 7 makes me sick, I can’t believe the grandma/mom is that delusional.

[@probablyjoeyy]

God I love this channel 💖

[@wellzy9819]

17:45 the woman who wrote this story down spilled her drink in somebody else's car. 101 worst passenger, she also assisted horrible in this story. Then again she did mension they where baked.

[@Dmitrikrotchlikmyov]

27th comment in a row, Hi Joel! What happened to the original video tonight?

[@thecatatemyhomework]

The mother didn't have time to take her son and have keys made. My question is, why couldn't she take her keys and have duplicates made without him being present present and then hand it to him. There is absolutely no reason why he needed to go with her.

[@iAmDjDUCK]

Dismissive parents are infuriating in situations that should be take very seriously. It shouldn't take something to happen for people to learn.

[@ImShadowWRLD]

First story makes no sense

[@kristenfarnham7157]

Never get a ride with someone you don't know. 🙏