I Found A Man In My BASEMENT. I Locked Him Inside.

[@weaselnpop]

"rule 3: don't attempt to harm the intruder" "So I threw him in the trash compactor-"

[@racoonnoises5054]

hehe love the [REDACTED] pfp

[@jackeilhigh]

Lolz ultimate fell

[@60sspider-man29]

Hello my friend! I like your playlist it's good.

[@Dendrocnide]

ikr but to be fair i feel like i would have probably done the same thing lmfao

[@aco0784]

@@60sspider-man29 same here man. hope you’re doing great

[@kevsanahking5415]

Man in basement: **struggles to take a single step** Me: low frames buddy? Man: **takes more steps** Me: Oh SHi- No I DidN't MeAn IT--

[@LighthouseHorror]

Lol!! I love this comment

[@franciscopineda5716]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@rewatteefroimchuk8589]

Lol

[@mikebaca9682]

This is like in cod when someone plugs in the laggy player’s router

[@the4horsemanoftruth871]

LMFAO

[@adriaweeks8255]

I’ve started quoting “I threw him in a trash compactor” so much it’s a problem.

[@miserydark1299]

Hahaha I should randomly say it to confuse ppl.. that or terrify them... XD Me:What ? He’s just a coatrack ! XD

[@ComeInAlone00000]

hahahahah i lost it

[@icycrusader1947]

I wouldn't risk a trash compactor, woodchipper or cement + ocean is far more reliable.

[@cephrene]

I died at that part lmao

[@geraci9]

Mom: have you seen your father? Me: I threw him in a trash compactor.

[@belg3745]

When I say I like psychological horror. This is what I mean. Whole story you don’t know who to trust or what’s real and imaginary. I love it

[@LighthouseHorror]

glad you like it! that author is a friend of mine. He's going places for sure!

[@belg3745]

@@LighthouseHorror oh yeah no doubt. Great story. Love your channel too. Not too many long stories on yt I’m on my second play through of this story. I’ve listened to tales at the gas station a few times as well. Any like over 3 hr story recommendations?

[@LighthouseHorror]

@@belg3745 I Own A Motel. I Might Be Renting To A Family Of Vampires is really good. It's on my main page.

[@belg3745]

@@LighthouseHorror I’ve listened to that. It’s been a while so maybe I give it a relisten

[@belg3745]

@@LighthouseHorror tbh I think I’ve watched all of your long videos. Same with creepyghoststories and mr creeps

[@youhave3verything]

I really like how as the story progresses, certain details change, like Howie liking blue, and then later, green. Really adds to the vibe of the story

[@advena996]

Right? IIRC, Howie goes from liking green, to blue, then back to green. And why do the characters start to lose their ability to recall words? We never get answers to a lot of these oddities.

[@BeRightBack131]

You noticed that, too, huh? Howie went from all blue, to all red, to finally, all green. The green almost alluding to Brandon's friend's green bike...

[@forgottenangel4706]

I am so glad I wasnt the only one that caught that, I am pretty sure they are constantly shifting through realities at this point and the new truths implant themselves into memories

[@joshuamercado2203]

The way he changes his voice to be so perfectly fitting for each character is UNCANNY. Amazing story.

[@LighthouseHorror]

thank you!

[@ryanazar79]

Yeah, he's pretty talented like that.

[@appleanimations5365]

Right

[@xerulion3]

He really captured howeys weasly meakness

[@sidraMPatty]

I was surprisingly pleased with that too. Good job! 👍👏👏

[@phalamy9180]

4:09:32 That moment when everything is moving toward a happy end but there is an hour left in the video

[@LordZipThe3rd]

0_0

[@Bubbaprime04]

This comment was perfect yt stopped and when I opened yt back video was at the start And I found your comment at the same spot I left

[@crimson5689]

@@Bubbaprime04 Maybe work of the creature....

[@Faint366]

I came down here to comment this exact thing

[@christineco9628]

Yes! I thought the same thing!!!

[@acid_tongue_4315]

The man in the basement just has a ton of lag, give him a sec

[@Tbsav.J]

hes trying to run fortnite on a school computer

[@_honey_editor4330]

@@Tbsav.J Lmao 😂😂😂

[@Zoinkin89]

@@Tbsav.J tryna run modded VR Minecraft on School computers with School Internet.

[@shenicelatiker2471]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@idkigotnoideasforaname6278]

more like give him a week

[@yippee188]

me: i like creepypasta a normal amount also me: *watches an entire five hour long video in one go*

[@LighthouseHorror]

hah thanks for watching Toby!

[@mahatchiko602]

Hi, couldn’t stop listening to. What a wonderful story.

[@MiniJeepers]

I'm an Amazon driver, and I listened to this while 5hr video and restarted it after done. All I do is listen to these anymore at work... I wonder what other people think when they hear little snippets of storyline.... (she's crazy lol)

[@MelodieRose727]

Who on earth could stop? 😮

[@daniell1483]

Before finding this channel, I never would have watched a video this long. Now, I think it is my preferred format. So long as it is a good story, at least. If it is a story I find I dislike, then I don't have the patience for it. Lighthouse Horror has a real gift for narration, too, which no doubt helps.

[@windryder737]

The fact that Mitch scrubbed a cast iron pan is probably the scariest part of this story.

[@DemonSoul89420]

I cringed hahaha

[@medicbabe2ID]

Do you not know how seasoning works?

[@deznutznurmouth2]

Not by putting cast iron in water

[@bellebonebag8096]

Scrubbed and SOAKED a cast iron pan

[@Linsanity-nx9pe]

I read this comment right at the same point in the story. Creepy lol

[@vietnamgamer9490]

This guy is just an amazing writer. So many little pieces left throughout the story that drive you insane.

[@LighthouseHorror]

Totally agree! I love his work!

[@_Lightning_Dog_]

Yes! I’m totally engrossed.

[@TechnicallyTaz]

It's all in your head. Don't let it drive you insane.

[@RedrumZombies]

That's the point. To leave us in Chaos of thought.

[@21Aster]

yes, added to the emotion in LHs voice, and the tones they give to the different characters, it's absolutely beautiful

[@DrLoop]

This narrator is so good tho, not much of these horror narrators know how to emote when they should and when to use the creepy monotone to build tension. This guy balances them perfectly.

[@ryoshima4103]

Not to throw shade, but you just reminded me why I stopped watching Mrcreepypasta so long ago. It'd be a completely normal, calm scene, and he would start ramping up the music and reading at a faster pace, and it threw me off so much.

[@beaniebaby13]

@@ryoshima4103 You're so right! I'm glad I found this channel as an alternative for long creepypasta videos. Mr. Freaky is fine for just a quick little read, but I just find CreepsMcPasta so boring to listen to. I'd be falling asleep rather than actually listening to the story, which is good if you want to fall asleep but I actually want to know what happens and get invested in the story and all!

[@larrypoppins6273]

@@ryoshima4103 I mostly watch him for his sultry, silky smooth reading voice.

[@D0ntTickleMe]

Honestly the best I've heard

[@brazilianambassadordale8223]

This is why I also like MrCreepyPasta and why I only watched creepsmcpasta to fall asleep (past tense cause... Well you know...). They have actual personality

[@august6316]

some stories are so good you actually stay for the full five hours

[@xdogequeenx9700]

... I didn’t even realize that this video was 5 hours long until I read this... I’ve literally been staring into space for 5 hole hours... I should go to sleep, it’s like 2 in the morning. Ha! No! You really think I’m gonna sleep after 5 hours of this crap?! Nope! I’m gonna consume some funny videos to escape my own imagination... I’ve been here for to long... my eyes burn...

[@nbalenzano274]

I’m with the other guy I didn’t realize this was 5 hours 😂

[@Quisiio0303456]

Two mimir

[@Zylothical]

Agreed .

[@tjopper3473]

*sun coming up* Oh I messed up, I really messed up

[@kagenotatsumaki]

This story is great because not only is it creepy AF, but also outright funny sometimes. "Rule 1: Don't over react." "I'm pretty sure throwing him in a trash compactor counts as an overreaction." "Rule 3: Don't get third parties involved." "I THREW HIM. IN. A. TRASH. COMPACTOR..."

[@killthetelevision]

I was laughing so hard at this, I had to rewind and listen again

[@Coolrobb]

Not funny at allow Chinese baby boy. But very, very scary. Yea haw numb nutts.

[@ridleytweedle7714]

Dead eyes, black eyes. Like a shark’s eyes. Burst out laughing 😂 Trying to scare me but using Jaws references

[@BrasileiroBritanico1]

the first half of the story was terrifying, the second half was very cryptic and engaging. 40 minutes left and i’ve loved this story so far.

[@LighthouseHorror]

Thanks for watching L2! I'm really glad you're enjoying it -- it's one of my favorites!

[@BrasileiroBritanico1]

@@LighthouseHorror so surprised to see your subscriber count! you deserve many more.

[@jenniferodell9228]

Gotta agree. First half terrified me. Especially when he went into the basement and that sound he described when it moved.

[@ladyeb125]

I laughed so hard, 3:12:19 When he said "one of my crutches fell back mitche's apartment. GOODBYE CRUTCH! I SINGLE CRUTCHED THE HELL OUT OF THERE ! Pictured it in my head. I was weak!🤣

[@crimson5689]

😂😂

[@wawa6711]

It really wasn't that funny, child.

[@ladyeb125]

@@wawa6711 to me it was!!!! 🙄

[@ladyeb125]

@@wawa6711 Beat it! (No one asked you) child!

[@wawa6711]

@@ladyeb125 I'm going to plap you

[@ashleycate5360]

Brother, you HAVE to reach out to the author and get him to write more on this... I’ll pay! I’d bet I’m not the only one.

[@LighthouseHorror]

I'm so glad you liked it!

[@TruecrimeWithLeeLee]

REALLY, they did an amazing job with this story. Wow. Just wow

[@bluelamb8192]

I’m in

[@owenmills3517]

@@TruecrimeWithLeeLee your name is quite something

[@TruecrimeWithLeeLee]

@@owenmills3517 Yeah I'm Bi but my friend thought the Hillbilly part was hilarious so I added it. It helps get attention to my Tiktok lol it's all about being funny

[@Sgtassburgler]

No one is talking about how Howie was likely a part of it, and how his staying in the house did not stop the Intruder at all.

[@shaereub4450]

Didnt the main protagonist asummed Howey was connected to it, wirking eith it,or sonething later in the story?

[@nonbinarymess]

This was such a moving depiction of what OCD, paranoia, psychosis etc can feel like. And the horror of what if the psychosis is what created the monster is fascinating. Big applause to the author. I feel like it’s giving me clarity on my own anxious and the happiness that can come with healing and growth. We must accept our own mortality and the lasting fear that comes with it. To find peace we face our own trauma. And we can live with it. And slowly walk backwards. Just quite beautiful.

[@RyujinRoninReach]

This could all be solved by installing an escalator

[@LighthouseHorror]

ahahah

[@moviemoth480]

Yeah only like 300k to do it

[@izaramoregan8946]

@@moviemoth480 wort it

[@lazygamertv]

@@moviemoth480 worth every penny if you ask me💯🤔 I mean I'd rather be alive rather than being depressed and dead💀real talk 👏💯

[@ollytropics1735]

Could just place foam rollers on every step and reset every time

[@LighthouseHorror]

Spoiler Alert: THIS STORY IS AWESOME!! The author (Polterkites) is just an amazing writer! If you would like to read more from the Same Story Universe, check out the author's subreddit link in the description.

[@missmiagi2147]

Christmas came late for me this year...I'm beginning to listen to it now and SO looking forward to this. Thank you for this lil gem! 😙

[@Beauweir]

This is so well read, I think of the characters as having been played by different people.

[@LighthouseHorror]

@@Beauweir Aww thank you so much!! That means a lot to me!!

[@LighthouseHorror]

@@missmiagi2147 My pleasure! I hope you enjoy it Miss Miagi!

[@missmiagi2147]

@@LighthouseHorror An hour and a half in so far and I'm really digging it! Definitely intrigued 😊

[@ExcellentEmperor]

I did not expect a story about a slow weirdo to involve all this reality and mind bending. This was way more complex than expected. And the Intruder itself wasn't really a physical threat hanging around the entire story like I figured it would be. Also this entire thing is Mitch's fault. Thanks Mitch.

[@LighthouseHorror]

ahah "Thanks Mitch"

[@bigchase1439]

Mitch is under mind control which is why he leaves the notes the same way the main character writes the story spreading the word

[@rabidunion6949]

"Obsessing about it never leads to anything good" and "it wants you to worship it" -Mitch "I have this wad of paper with tons of research on the intruder. Why won't you look at it?" -also Mitch 🤣😂

[@bunkfoss50yearsago53]

We don't know that it was Mitch, because it was real to a degree.

[@shitneyb5562]

Mitch... Connor 🤜

[@Kruellamackoy]

This story eerily captures the difficult to explain mental spirals and struggles and the dark place my mind will stay in if I don’t work on perspective. Absolutely horrifying in a way I did not expect.

[@draztiktunez7104]

You and Dark Somnium are two of the best narrators on youtube have you ever thought of using sound effects ? They def make the stories more immersive . You def do a great job regardless keep it up .

[@amandaredd3057]

absolutely agreed

[@Blacknarock]

Hey I've heard of dark somnium. Could u give me some stories name or links from his chanel. Real long stories like this one. I listened from his chanel the video with the creature that imitates voices and the video with the special prison with the voids. But if u could point me at more or worthy narations like this one. I will appreciate.

[@oldsnayon2368]

Been a fan of both for a few years now think this guy is better. Dark somnium always sounds depressed in every story

[@TheNightwolf1313]

He does use some sound effects. In this story, and others, and always at the right time.

[@drewmyers3916]

@@oldsnayon2368 dark somnium nfc story was awesome also the one where the guy was a guard in a prison full of pwople witg abilities

[@Johnnyhobo96]

“This guy has more nervous energy than a cold turkey drug addict” wow. Me being a recovering drug addict find that line incredible because I feel like the average person wouldn’t know exactly about how true it is that someone in withdrawals puts out an insanely high amount of nervousness lol idk why but I find that cool.

[@seeaseea4118]

u got this bro!

[@kalmingkhaos5932]

Same!

[@ThunderStruck15]

Im proud of you . no matter where you are now .remember you did it once one can do it again .day by day.

[@Cia_M1986]

you've got this mate

[@kward3510]

Congratulations on your journey- every day you are giving yourself the gift of life ❤. Living is the best thing ever!

[@GuiltyVan]

Somehow this strangely reminds me of living with depression

[@LighthouseHorror]

Yeah I know what you mean

[@insertchannelname6875]

Wanna talk about it?

[@fey9620]

Rather the philosophical interpretation I got "It Follows" vibes

[@johnnaL]

@@fey9620 I was thinking of that movie too

[@ErikN1982]

it literally is Depression brought about by Survivors Guilt coupled with Paranoia and Basement Goblins

[@supersirenia]

This is such an amazing way to address mental illness and its affect on families. Love it.

[@yvrxk]

So true

[@paxtheskeleton6636]

To me it’s more about unresolved trauma and the consequences of not coping with it in healthy ways. The best example would be bottling it up and the rule about third parties. The bottling it up would be trying to slow it down but it won’t stop it. As for the third parties, it’s like when you don’t want to talk to a therapist because you’d feel like a burden.

[@user-kq1zh4io7o]

cringe

[@yesterdayitrained]

@@user-kq1zh4io7oah, describing yourself, I see.

[@Samsara156]

This is by far one of, if not the best story you've ever voiced over. It completely consumed me with the characters and the mysteries and the twists! And your voices for different characters is absolutely incredible!

[@ehaussler548]

Normal Brain: Barricading the door Big Brain: Removing the staircase Mega Brain: Filling the basement with cement Galaxy Brain: Make your house into a circle and periodically shift your bedroom around. Ascended Brain: Replacing the staircase with a downward escalator powered by people walking on it. The one Brain to rule them all: Getting another intruder, and placing it facing the first, so neither of them can take a step forward

[@kaitiiblayze5585]

You are the MC that creepypasta monsters are afraid of 😂👌

[@Mx-rr3qm]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@katarinatibai8396]

😂👏👏👏👍

[@bzchnt3143]

u cant change the location of ur bed though

[@nicholasgoodfellow5774]

The year is 2243. A genetically altered paul celebrates his 270th birthday after enclosing the intruder behind an event horizon

[@mannybattles3284]

When I seen 5 hrs I was thinking way to long. Then I started listening this story is done so well. I was hooked almost immediately!!!

[@mykaelnyx8821]

Haven't listened to it but when a story is longer than a Stephen King mini series... It's going to take a lot to get me watching this one LOL

[@mykaelnyx8821]

@@alnilamecrota8147 funny you mention that creepypasta, it's next on my play list LOL

[@twinklestar620]

Me too

[@ladyeb125]

@@alnilamecrota8147 yes, the 'left right game' was good! I enjoyed that..

[@tryintolive1960]

Ditto

[@shuinoh]

This is “curiosity killed the cat” to the extreme

[@theskieshavefallen8408]

Me: "Hahaha. Jokes on you, I don't have a basement!"

[@Jcarte4308]

Unfortunately I do and its not very large.

[@xenosanders7291]

@Sovi the Disastrous OOOF-

[@vasilijenicic6806]

Heh. Mine is like 5 floors lower than my flat. Would take him forever to get up here. And getting someone to sleep at your place is a joke if you know more than 20 people

[@Paddydukes89]

@@Jcarte4308 you have min maxed poorly it seems, unfortunately

[@ambersager1822]

But there's also the attic... hahhaa sorry couldn't resist...

[@mrelephant3462]

I feel the intruder represents different things for all of us but no matter what the intruder is for you this story shows that your life will be greatly improved by leaving it in the past, and moving on.

[@samb5963]

I’m 40 mins in, and: 1) I would die for Howie, how do you voice someone so convincingly awkward in such a charismatic way 2) Not necessarily from this video but just in general - when you do The Deep Scary Voice TM you seriously sound like the voice actor playing Hancock in FO4, and it throws me every time just delightfully

[@LighthouseHorror]

Ahahah thanks Sam!

[@Dendrocnide]

OHMYGOD I THOUGHT THE SAME THING ABOUT HANCOCK lmao everytime it happens I just

[@GDinferno]

The mention of burnt hair at 4:20:00 just as it seems everything is getting better! The pacing is great! This is probably my favorite story on this channel, and I love the voicing too!

[@tryintolive1960]

When the heart beat monitor sound went off I about went thru myself lol. OMG lol

[@LighthouseHorror]

Lol! 🙂

[@yeetdelete851]

Thought my fire alarm was going off when I heard it. 😂

[@rodClark717]

Gosh, that was fun. Seems like an easily adaptable screenplay just waiting to happen. The treatment of every bit of dialogue with sincerity had to be difficult since you knew the ending. Well crafted, wonderfully executed.

[@LighthouseHorror]

I completely agree. The dialogue was just awesome. Thanks for the comment Rod!

[@rosetanner9817]

I agree with Rod

[@Cyn12345]

You know the horror genre here on KZbin is saturated with talented writers. You would think the movie industry would invest in writing screenplays to make into movies. I'm SO tired of the same old thing. Plus here in the U.S. all we do is remake movies or take foreign films and remake them into subpar American version!! I'm so tired of this country for so many reasons but there is another one to bitch about. Also, before I get bitched out there is always some exceptions. Lighthouse Horror, you're a gem!! I love your stories so much that even if I do pass out I will go back and finish them later.

[@ShindaRatto]

"the coat rack in the basement is getting closer" has been my go-to expression when you know you'll have to deal with something soon but you just try to ignore it and cope knowing full well it's gonna catch up to you sooner or later. Kind of encapsulates the mental torment and existential dread. "That's a Coat rack" is now an adjective for things like stressful deadlines you are pushing etc. Saying "Don't make this into a coat rack" sounds unhinged but makes absolute sense when you know this story haha. To me this one encapsulates a manic/depressive episode, trying to cope with trauma and finally learning to live with it, knowing you can never make sense of it all at the end... And that's fine. This story became one of my favourites and have re-listened to it several times. Encapsulates such relatable feelings with a side of cosmic horror while being strangely wholesome. I come back over and over again. Helped me make sense of my own feelings by reliving the stages of trauma coping. Thank you for the author and your amazing narration. 💙

[@mrs.amieestarcloud2565]

" I single crutched the hell out of there"!! 😄 🤣 Just made my day.

[@helenwoods1467]

Same 😂😂

[@jborrego2406]

Best line ever lol

[@g-paru7937]

Not exactly what I had in mind when I pressed play but nonetheless a story so well written and delivered with your usual brilliant style that I'm pleasantly surprised. It's like when they bring your order out at a restaurant and it's nowhere near what you had in mind, but you eat it regardless and you enjoy it so much that you come to realize that it's EXACTLY what you wanted - you just didn't know it! Thank you for that - you continue to amaze me.

[@LighthouseHorror]

Thanks my friend!! I appreciate you! Thanks for all the kind words and support!!

[@lenthasw7650]

A

[@acesword9850]

This story is one of my ABSOLUTE FAVORITES! Everything had a meaning, everything lined up. The bear story of Paul. Brandon's animal vision and seeing himself older. And the ending!! It all lined up! The random man with a scarf pulled up, Mitch in the snow. The cars. The visions. Every person involved. Everything is insanely well done!

[@chynnavindiola58]

Did u notice Paul k ew about the bear from the future, at first I thought the bear was a metaphor for the creature but I'm wondering if he perceived the future

[@chynnavindiola58]

Also Mitch said his dad came back with all his fingers but Brandon said Paul had a missing finger, so did Paul have the fake Paul in the spare room

[@jackalina91]

I’ve been saving this story up for a really bad day in my generally bad week. Today’s the day. Thanx so much for this It’s really good♥️♥️♥️

[@LighthouseHorror]

Hah I hope you enjoy it! That's a great idea on saving stories for bad days. I'm gonna start doing that

[@thomasbeaulieu6230]

So the author sold his short story "We Used To Live Here" to Netflix, then signed a 2 book deal with Simon and Shuster's Emily Bestler Books. One novel is an expansion of "We Used To Live Here" and the second was an unnamed novel in the supernatural thriller genre. He said he will never, ever quit writing for the No Sleep subreddit though. He actually has his own subreddit and his penname for the books is Vince Flynn.

[@Pona12]

The only time I'll say this: Despite being an Oklahoman, this story makes me glad to not have a basement.

[@Mr._Warlight]

Then the coat hanger man won.

[@Engieering-a-gamin]

me too

[@ant9347]

Same

[@shiron1076]

"The Man at the attic takes on step everyday"

[@chynnavindiola58]

If you're from Oklahoma is the only play, you guys are allowed to do Oklahoma.😂

[@jaclynsmith4323]

I know this is supposed to be scary, but I liget laughed at the "I THREW him in the trash compacter" part.

[@vampirictheshadowpriest7538]

My irl name is Brandon so this story is on a weirdly personal level. Every time I hear “Brandon” in the story I flinch a little bit because I keep forgetting lol

[@ConsciousExpression]

This is the best creepy pasta story I've ever heard. Gripping from beginning to end, and profoundly metaphoric, and moving. Excellently narrated as well. Thanks!

[@steffanosdot6687]

Goodness, I loved this story so much! Thanks for narrating it so well. I specifically got youtube premium for this video to be able to listen while walking my dog! The story is the perfect metaphor for depression and mental health problems. Wanting to fight the feeling, not telling others about it, being "okay" while guests are over and actually want to spend time with them. And the intruder never really leaving... just poppin in from time to time. Wonderfully written, heartbreaking and uplifting all the same.

[@yesterdayitrained]

Nailed it! THANK YOU!

[@Themostfluffiest]

I avoided clicking on this one for a long time now, I'm pretty picky with stories. The title really threw me off because it sounded like it would be super run of the mill. Not only was this a fantastic 5 hours, it is going in my top handful of creepypasta I've ever heard for sure. The compelling story was truly brought to life at it's upper limit with your narration and ability to play characters. It is a show of a masterful author to be capable of writing such a long story that doesn't drag on for a moment. Thank you.

[@_Lightning_Dog_]

It’s one of my all time favorites too. The story and the narration is top notch.

[@paxtheskeleton6636]

To me this story feels like an allegory for unresolved trauma and each the characters are the ways you cope for it. Mitch seems to be the unhealthy way of coping with it, with conspiracy theories, paranoia etc. Paul seems to be the healthy way of coping, by getting your life back together and to stop addictions like smoking or in his case drinking. Brandon to me is a mix of both, kind of like Paul, he transitions from Paranoia to eventually healthy ways of coping and handling his trauma. However, at the end, the thing coming back is like when you think you’ve got it under control and then turns out you didn’t because you lacked a crucial part: therapy. Since all of them think that getting a third party involved will make things worse, they won’t go to see a therapist but it is EXACTLY what they should do. They should not keep their unresolved issues to themselves, they should open up about it, while bottling things up is slowing it down it doesn’t stop the feelings from going away. That or I’m overthinking this way too much.

[@jdt9177]

Same here! I avoided it for a long time because I assumed the same thing u did but boyyy was we wrong lol

[@mayah2397]

@@paxtheskeleton6636 that's an incredible analysis, regardless of whether or not the author intended it! i've always considered this story to be an allegory for depression/trauma as well, but i never gave as much thought to the third party thing as you did. i really like your interpretation!

[@paxtheskeleton6636]

@@mayah2397 Im really glad you love my interpretation ! I thought I was overthinking it lmao

[@iamixode]

This is one of the best stories i have ever heard 💖 and your voice really gave the characters an identity, it was like i was watching a movie

[@LighthouseHorror]

Thank you so much for the kind words Cristiana. What a great compliment! I really loved this story too!

[@sydneyvershay6932]

The end left me with so many questions.. just the way a good story should be

[@poorpelt]

This took me a couple days to get through, with how long it is, but I’m glad that I was able to. The author’s writing style is near hypnotic combined with your telling of it - thank you for sharing your gift with the world! I will definitely be back to hear more from you. ❤️

[@LighthouseHorror]

Thank you for listening Madi! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@AngryPrawn]

This was a really impressive reading of a surprisingly well written story. I'll be honest, I clicked on this expecting it to be crap. Most Creepypasta I've read / listened to have been poorly written and narrated even worse. This was not that. Your portrayal of each character was entirely distinct, but also very convincing - whenever Paul spoke, I immediately knew it was Paul, and he sounded like a real person. Same goes for every other character. I never had to guess who was speaking, and I never had the immersion broken by an overly forced voicing. I started out listening to this while I was playing a game, but it was so engaging that I stopped and focused on it. I listened through headphones with a blackout mask on, and it was incredibly immersive. Bravo, man. I hope this author gets published someday.

[@trusodapop]

After the first 5 mins, you can always tell if it's gonna be a good, well written story or not. For audio books or actual reading. I knew within 3 mins it was going to be amazing. Thank you

[@barnacle-]

two hours in and i’m very curious to how howie ties into this

[@Weird_but_neat]

He doesn’t 🤷‍♂️

[@Hoops927]

Howie is testing to see if they are the original or not. For some reason, the copy or extrademinsional version that appears after death doesn't know common words on certain situations. This is why Howie is disappointed when the Brandon doesn't know the word petroleum. Of course, you were not that far into the story when you posted this.

[@kuromaru9661]

Also I think howie first liked blue a lot, only later brandon states howie likes green a lot, so perhaps howie is a copy of himself.

[@monsterfucker.]

Same!

[@ricardomeertens9165]

@@kuromaru9661 was just thinking that

[@amberford300]

Okay this is basically a novel, why isn't this a novel? This is a good story. This reminds me of the kind of books I like to read. Thank goodness you're such a great narrator because I usually can't listen for hours to someone telling a story but you do such a good job. Thanks for the story!

[@cadaraye1929]

this channel deserves SO much more attention. really so good felt like i was watching a movie in my head

[@LighthouseHorror]

Aww thank you so much!!! I really do put my whole heart into the videos and that means a lot to me!! Truly beautiful story out tomorrow if you're free! It's one of my favorites! 3pm (eastern) Thanks for the encouragement my friend!

[@maxmorales8989]

I used to always be scared of the horror genre BUT THIS MAN RIGHT HERE made me "obsessed" with horror and i love listening to him reading horror stories!

[@mamamillwright458]

Im a welder that works a 10 hr shift. Im only 3 hours into this story and im SOOO invested!!!! What twist!

[@LighthouseHorror]

thanks for listening and have a good shift!

[@mamamillwright458]

@Lighthouse Horror An hour left! Just got so good!!! My anxiety!!!!!

[@GobulTheGobbler]

The voice acting here was great! I really appreciate the amount of effort you put into this. So many other channels will just read the stories word for word and call it a day.

[@LighthouseHorror]

Wow, thank you!

[@grizzbe]

SPOILERS* I love the idea that Mitch at the end was being controlled by the intruder to get him back in and also the fact that Brandon saw through the eyes of the bear at the end (probably being controlled by the intruder somehow) while he had all those weird visions in other peoples bodies. He said he saw himself on a trail looking terrified at him. Man good story telling.

[@Thethreestories]

It is difficult for me to overstate my love and admiration for this story and your presentation of it. It's been at least a year since I was this captivated by a pasta, and I'm honestly just grateful. What a beautiful tale.

[@LighthouseHorror]

I really appreciate that Samuel! I LOVED this story, and I'm so glad you did too!

[@Thethreestories]

@@LighthouseHorror I could tell you loved it for no other reason than the run time haha

[@LighthouseHorror]

@@Thethreestories lol good point!

[@21Aster]

the emotion that LH puts into the story, and the fear you can hear in his voice throught the story is absolutely beautiful! well done, another amazing story!

[@jeffthemagicalpufferfishco9006]

"this book is great, everyone should read it" I say rubbing my forehead with the back of my thumb

[@naus6081]

Wow. I havent enjoyed a good creepy pasta story like this since penpal. The characters, the writing, it was exceptionally chilling. So well written.

[@Olaotse20]

In the beginning I thought that 5 hours was to much but I was captivated and finished it your narration is awesome

[@LighthouseHorror]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you for the kind words Ola!

[@benjaminh.morgan3193]

9:52 "A door that reminded me of my only childhood friend, Zach, a sliding door with fake cherry wood vinyl covering." Dude was really lonely if his only childhood friend was a door....

[@msjingles1]

The sound effects make this so much better. This story has me on the edge of my seat.

[@YoungCub]

Best horror story I’ve listened to in years EDIT: woke up at 6am sketched out by lamp post in the corner of my hotel room... be careful with this one lol

[@thezeroassassin6563]

This story hits me in some way with the main character brandon it’s like he slowly lost his sanity throughout the story he was just minding his own business like every normal person and he was pulled into a complete death trap that he could not escape from I’m surprised brandon is even alive from all the literal hell he had to go through. It’s almost as if Mitch, Carver, And Brandon have seen and met each other before this cause carver acted as if he was very familiar with brandon like he had seen him before (Edit: I think carver was also the garbage man cause did you notice that they both spat dry on the ground)

[@syphmyles5388]

Probably one of the best CreepyPastas I've heard in a looong while.

[@ED-fo1pe]

This gets better every time I listen to it. This is definitely one of my favorites. Side note: I'm actually listening to this again because I decided to make a playlist of all my favorite Lighthouse Horror stories. I've been listening to you for over a year now and I just want to say thank you. You have gotten me through some stressful nights of homework and insomnia. It almost feels like we're friends. I can't imagine what it would be like to not have your narrations to listen to. Keep up the great work!

[@luke4773]

Everything about this video is amazing. I hope that the author will write even more to this. The narration is addicting, soothing, all characters are done so well. To be completely honest, this is maybe the fifth time listening to this all the way through. It's just that good.

[@frog1405]

A few months late, but while not added on specifically to this one story, this story is part of an "expanded universe" type thing the author has going on, with multiple stories set in the same universe.

[@jblask2]

" Feeling like a fool of a Took" Me who saw LoTR back in the early 2000's: Wait...

[@mariaelder66me]

Is it just me or can anyone else see this as a TV show. I'm getting twilight zone vibes from this. Love it.

[@LighthouseHorror]

Yep I totally can!

[@ComeInAlone00000]

channel zero maybe

[@maestroanth]

I think this guy who wrote this is slightly better, and trust me, i love twilight zone!!!!!

[@echoplots8058]

I can picture every scene, the atmosphere, how the characters look. The writing is just so immersive. I wish there were more cosmic horror movies like these, and this one would make a great addition.

[@exmogen23]

Howie's favorite color changed from blue to bright green. And it doesn't make sense for Paul to call Brandon kid if Brandon is 40

[@LighthouseHorror]

Yeah, I think that was on purpose though. That author is really detail-oriented

[@danielqs97]

"The less resonable part of my mind wondered if it was Satan himself", yep, i'm no stranger to that thought.

[@rachelhall1698]

Wow wow wow!!! This was incredibly well written and your voice telling the story is fantastic, you're so talented. I LOVED listening to this, I'm working my way through ALL of your videos as they are helping me cope with my pain caused by disability and illness. Incredible, have recommended your videos and channel to my friends and shared on Facebook. Best wishes from England xx

[@lavendervanilladepressioni5536]

If you haven’t done a collab with The Dark Somnium yet, I’d pay good money to see one come out. You’re both so talented with your narrations and audio mixing, and I think you’d do amazing things!

[@theweedusama]

Yes!

[@TeriyakiBear]

It's been an hour now, we've met 3.5 people the coat rack has barely moved and nothing substantial has happened. But so much has happened, so much development for characters and the tone of this story has gone from silly wtf to me staring at my basement stairs with a cold sweat on my back. I love the story, I adore it's pacing

[@VincentEngelmann]

When I looked at the length of the video at first I had no idea how a creepypasta this long would go, but my GOD, this was easily the most gripping story I've ever heard, plus the narration made it work perfectly. All the characters were interesting, there was ample time to get accustomed to them (I imagined Paul looking like Sam Elliott), HUGE props to both the writer and narrator. Excellent work!

[@neckcutter2592]

5 hours, now thats what I'm talking about. Just finished it and as a person who struggles with bipolar schizophrenic psychotic disorder I can relate to a lot of this story thank you as well as the writer.

[@LighthouseHorror]

Thanks for listening Neck! I second that thank you to the writer. This is so well-written!

[@bueshmecham8441]

Your stories are awesome! I love this genre of "short" horror stories that are actually scary and not just same BS pretend to be real story of a dog man or something. Keep up the good work man!

[@Tkara8]

This is such a well-written compelling story! I definitely subverted my expectations of a monster with rules to follow or it will get you! I was freaking out immediately when he broke the coat rack in half and after every other rule he broke thinking he was a goner but at some point realized that this was something completely different. It really puts you in the shoes of someone with paranoid delusions. And its brilliant! Shortly before i lost my grandma, she was suffering from delusions she was CONVINCED that the hospital staff was trying to kill her and had taken her to the basement of the hospital, and she had this “confirmed” bc the ICU was under construction at the time so some of the walls were stripped and had plastic covering them. It was kind of like in the story where a half truth can pull you back into the delusion. I really can understand now how ppl can get caught up in their own head. This story made me think brandon was suffering from a mental illness but also wasnt? Bc there were other ppl that were experiencing what he was? But were those ppl even real? I understand now that this is a story that cannot have an ending Bc paranoid delusions never have an ending. There will always be another clue or another evidence to keep bringing you deeper and deeper. I didnt understand this probably until brandon did. He was in the hospital and nothing happened he got better with treatment. Even though he still believes in the intruder he is coping with it day by day. Just like his cigarette addiction, the intruder will always be there he just has to manage it. I REALLY love this story. Tbh i feel like this is good enough to be made into a short film or a movie if done correctly. It has so many metaphors and symbolism that i just want to pick apart! I’ll definitely be reading more from this author!

[@yesterdayitrained]

I loved how the bear at the end pulled everything together so beautifully. And yes, trying to understand the unknowable is an exercise in futility. As Brandon said, we are here, we exist, we all have our own ‘darkness’ that is always be lurking in the background- and that’s OK too.

[@lg2m480]

Nooo, the ending... Brilliant in a way but so much question, so many things left unanswared. I'd never imagine saying this at the end of a 5h long story that I almost didn't watch because of the duration but... I need more!

[@danieldiaz6429]

This one is one of my top stories that you’ve done. I didn’t care if it was 5 hours, that was the coolest and creepiest 5 hours I’ve had in a bit. I was listening to it last night while eating cereal and jeeezzz I felt weird being alone in the kitchen at 2 am.

[@LighthouseHorror]

Thanks for listening Daniel!! That's one of my favorites

[@jordanharris8928]

@@LighthouseHorror 44

[@winstonwins1096]

I have gotten to the point where I actually prefer most of these stories for entertainment over the drivel on Netflix and especially the BS propaganda on network TV. Even a bad CP in my opinion, with a long wacky title (not referring to this title, just in general) is more entertaining than any (un) reality TV bullshit.

[@LighthouseHorror]

I'm with you there Winston! I agree 100. Thanks for the support!

[@sanniwartinen3595]

I agree! Ive almost completely quit watching any tv, creepypastas are so much better!

[@jenniferodell9228]

I agree with you on this. My TV is on for my little one but I never watch it. I'm always on here.

[@lorraineharris3486]

I agree 100%

[@BestBuhdz]

Ah, yes. Men or women of culture as well.

[@dereks_island]

Omfg. Soon as I saw the length of this episode.... I literally changed my entire schedule for today thank you so much. You've quickly behind I've if my absolute favorite readers.

[@LighthouseHorror]

Hey Derek thank you so much! I hope you enjoy this one!

[@dereks_island]

@@LighthouseHorror oh man did I!! I'd it says anything about you and how great you are, I listened to it once 2 days in a row. I work maybe 2 miles and change, well I decided to walk to and from work so I have extra time to really get into and look for things I may have missed the first go around. Didn't notice my errors, but you're just def top 5 readers I've ever heard. There's so much to like. The inflection of your voice, stories you choose, how you choose to present them. Very very top notch my friend. Really appreciate you. Just don't realize just how much time goes into making and recording videos. I would imagine a 5 hours video took close to 10/12 hours to wrap up and that's being very generous. So long story short ( to late) in that to have found your channel some time ago.

[@LighthouseHorror]

@@dereks_island Thank you so much for such a great compliment Derek!! I really appreciate the encouragement and support!!

[@ZacAttackManiac]

Me: Hey Intruder, whats your best weapon? Intruder: Morbid Curiosity!

[@casimirgruwel6695]

I don't know why I find these parallels so often with these horror shorts, but damn are these stories often great metaphors for addiction and mental health issues. These have helped me through my recovery quite a lot! Cheers.

[@mrhupwop981]

Your voices for each character are amazing. You’re in my top 3 readers for sure, and this is my first video of yours.

[@LighthouseHorror]

Thank you so much and welcome to the channel Mr!

[@BiaSilva-ri3tx]

Joke's on you, I don't have a basement and most likely will never have one since they're not common in my country 😂

[@2020vonMoe]

By far the best most well written and spoken story I've heard yet..great job

[@Satan-ub7we]

The monster watching him go crazy in the dark: Tf is wrong with this guy, I was just getting a snack

[@jessileerichy]

This story also reminds me of my brain when obsessing over things I have no control over in live, trying to find another angle to try and force a way to make things fall together. My ADHD, depression and anxiety all in one.

[@AlexHunter2525]

The voices done for Howey and Paul were awesome. Especially Paul. Great job man. This story got me through a long drive. Thanks!

[@LighthouseHorror]

thanks Jade!

[@miserydark1299]

I’m so evil. I chuckled when he fell down the stairs but then when he said his shin snapped I felt kinda bad.... but then I started laughing again. I’m terrible at dealing with shocking/grotesque situations. Don’t invite me over. I’m mean. I’m sorry.

[@stephaniehavoksen1761]

WOAHHH I just listened to the whole thing and that was amazing omg. I’m obsessed. The story was so well written and I loved your voice acting! It honestly hits close to home at some parts too so this really does mean a lot to me

[@destiny8794]

Full. Body. Chills. This is by far the greatest story I've ever had the fortune of listening to. I pray the author of this story continues to write, they have an amazing gift. And you Lighthouse Horror, did a phenomenal job in doing this story justice. Thank you!

[@katherinezimmerman6997]

This feels so much like an allegory for trauma or depression. Brilliant work.