3 True Scary Wilderness Guide Stories

[@cpbentoski]

This is the most consistent upload channel I’ve ever seen, he’s been going strong for over 8 years! Props to you Joel.

[@colspiracy8326]

Yeah he is good. My channel has been going for years and yet the Ethiopian Navy has more subs! 😁👍

[@jackspring7709]

Story 2: Nobody dislikes karens more than I do but that guy Charles is unstable. As for the manager who passed that message to him that made him crazy: very unprofessional not to have waited until the guided hike was finished. She clearly did that on purpose.

[@madamscientist]

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[@scottmcdonald4571]

I got sick of the second story it basically was a story about a whip...had to quit listening.

[@Josh101]

Two videos this week with fewer but longer stories? I have been blessed!

[@Anita-k]

Yeah💯agree, I absolutely love these few longer stories, especially when it's also an overall longer video.

[@VishusMadFunk]

yo should check out WW2 Memoirs of a Panzer tank commander. Hope it helps you through that fever.

[@hangedups2608]

@@Anita-k OW YEH

[@Dgr__003]

Fax I love the videos w 3-6 stories that are over an hour long especially the ones about camping or wilderness those are the best

[@CNinjaa]

Chuck went to rendezvous with the Mothership and was beamed up 👽

[@b1njjj95]

Ooooooeeeeeeeeooou 🛸

[@JeffOliver-fw2hq]

I'm surprised his name wasn't scotty..😅😅😅😅😅

[@JeffOliver-fw2hq]

Beam me up scotty...😮

[@mikaylajoelle4249]

Thank you!! Camping, hiking, wilderness/deep woods stores are my absolute favorite!!!! Plus I’m visiting family up north so this is perfect 🙏 I literally tell people who don’t get on KZbin about you that’s how much I love this channel.

[@Tuningforks85]

My favs aswell

[@kavericornett6748]

I like the thought that Chuck somehow time warped or went back to his off-world home This was an especially interesting video to me

[@user-Hal82]

Wow, cool interpretation. The whole time I thought the guy was planning to off himself. The careful planning, the multiple spots picked out, the weird cover story, the somber “Thanks man…” and the washing in the river. No one wants to die unclean right?

[@johnschoen703]

Missing 411

[@Shhhoooooo]

​@@user-Hal82yeah but they never found a body.. he took his clothes off and washed himself so the dogs couldn't track him. I'm pretty sure he's "starting over" and moving on.

[@ColbyYadz]

I wonder if he killed someone and dumped the body there and that's why it was so sacred. Maybe he's insane

[@r.b.rozier9692]

​@@user-Hal82the whole story is bullshit.

[@nathaliecalvin]

I think Chuck warped into a parralel universe. He was physics doctor who studied quantum theory which can only mean who knew exactly where to go in order to jump timelines. That explains why they never recovered him. That's my theory. Either way great story 😊❤

[@KShip148]

Yeah, it really makes you wonder what all the dots on his map were.

[@shreyosibanerjee4906]

Lmao yeah sure bud 💀

[@Julia-cb8wm]

But why did he undress? I don’t think the other timeline is going to appreciate a naked guy running around.

[@b1njjj95]

​@Julia-cb8wm Him being naked was the only way the portal would open. That or he simply took off his clothes to feel more comfortable in his _true form._

[@Jd19808]

Definitely makes sense

[@Free-Bodge79]

Chuck 411'd himself. Wonder if he knew what wanted him?

[@aazhie]

Yea that one's wild

[@mom.left.me.at.michaels9951]

I mean he went to the exact location and had self made maps. Sounds like he knew more about it than anyone else. Dude probably found a portal to an alternate universe or something 😂

[@coencorbin1121]

I think he might have been or had something to do with the government

[@ronkrejci9827]

I wonder if the dots on the map is place's where other people went missing?

[@JesusLightsYourPath]

What does that mean?

[@chopsandtoots]

Wow the friend in the second story was an incredibly good friend for trying to make her friend's dream come true. I aspire to be that kind of friend. I feel so bad that it went the way it did for them both. ☹️

[@jasmines6468]

Joel!! Please do a scary shark encounter stories compilation for SHARK WEEK 🦈🌊💙 thanks for your awesome narrating! I’ve been here for years

[@liquidhammer1134]

You keep doing this. Whatever you are doing.. cause this is what helps me fall asleep but also enjoy when I'm awake. It's not just your voice but your tone and how you portray the stories. Much respect. Keep it up.

[@alicat4201]

I love the higher quality, in depth stories, especially the historical ones! Top tier!

[@ImaKhunt007]

Chuck was an extraterrestrial and caught his flight home.

[@warra__]

the dots were bus stops

[@margaretjohnson6259]

or he got raptured. lol.

[@ImaKhunt007]

@@margaretjohnson6259 only if you believe in a zombie sky wizard.

[@margaretjohnson6259]

@@ImaKhunt007 i don't, but one time hubby and i were listening to pat robertson talking about it on the tv and laughing about it. later in the day i went to the bedroom for something and saw hubby's clothes in a pile with his shoes under it (plus socks) and his hat on top. i told the cats that "daddy got raptured" and laughed.

[@iownurmom57]

⁰0000😊​@@ImaKhunt007

[@nataliezimmerman2295]

If you liked the last story you should watch the movie Ravenous (1999). It’s partially based off of the life of Alfred Packer. It’s a great horror movie.

[@davidseccombe9809]

I was thinking it sounded like ravenous.

[@pandaphil]

CANNIBAL!: The Musical is worth a look too. :)

[@tsukihime124]

​@@pandaphilthe sun's as warm as a baked potato

[@pandaphil]

@@tsukihime124 Shpadoinkle!

[@blakem.2611]

I would love some more social worker and parile officer stories! Those were some of my favorite of your videos. Love ya Joel!

[@jayceratops.]

So grateful for you Joel! Thanks for all the work you do 🖤

[@iheartshaneandjeffree]

I LOVE that intro. I just ordered my “let’s read fear dept” shirt!

[@rachelparsons2935]

Ending my birthday listening to this to get some sleep, forever grateful for the years of stories that helped my insomnia 😩

[@Mrskimmie]

🎉 Happy Birthday

[@kimberlyshepherd270]

I hope you had a wonderful birthday 🎂💐🌹

[@NOCOFLEXX]

Happy Birthday 🎂

[@shawoo-horror]

Happy birthday 🎂🎈 mine was on the 4th of July fireworks 🎇🎈 🎂

[@rachelparsons2935]

@@shawoo-horror thank you so much happy belated birthday! I hope you enjoyed the fireworks 🥳🎇🎆

[@shelleyknowling2568]

I love the Let's Read channel! I listen to it while doing laundry, washing dishes, tidying up in the kitchen, folding clothes, hanging out the laundry..... You get the picture, lol so thankyou so much 😊

[@crimsonpriestess5519]

The movie Ravenous with Guy Pearce and Robert Carlyle is loosely based on the Alfred Packer case. There are also elements of the supernatural incorporated into the story. I highly recommend giving it a watch!

[@kirivanyam5969]

No camping for me. 😂

[@benjaminlathem2745]

Remember don't piss off people in a situation where you are dependent on them.

[@BrainKillerUC]

WOW, this automatically played while i was lying in bed w/a migraine. I had no idea what to expect, in too much pain to care, I figured Id just doze off...Whaaat? I was anxiously awaiting every next word of each story. Fantastic delivery dude! Perfect narration, Great Stories! I usually hate narration, most voices rake my nerves, Not yours Got my Sub! Thanks I actually feel better, all i have is a headache at least im not being eaten by cannibals 😂

[@PhantomNarrator]

Can anyone explain to me the Chuck story?

[@t-rexfit2948]

Missing 411 Dave paulides

[@johnschoen703]

David Paulides ..Missing 411. --young intelligent white male --point of separation --missing shoes/clothing --water --wilderness # the story was written with these things in mind, but it mimicks strange but true missing person clusters.

[@shirleyedelkoort3286]

Is it me or are the stories getting better and better?

[@0hmylanta]

This is the first night since I had my last baby on 2/14/24(Valentine’s Day) I’ve been able to fall asleep to your channel. He’s finally in his room with his brother and I can actually listen to stories again without worrying about waking up a baby! Thank you so much Joel, I’ve been looking forward to this for far too long! Keep up the great work!

[@chrystalevans7872]

I had my last on 2/14/2023

[@chrystalevans7872]

Best Valentines ever!!! Congrats

[@pam190]

Y’all are both little mommies. Hugs to you both.

[@Grookyslime]

It’s a great feeling right?! Congratulations

[@0hmylanta]

Thank you! He’s my second holiday baby 😂 I also have a Saint Patrick’s 22’ babe but man I’ve missed my sleepy stories!

[@shaybae1111]

this is perfect timing!!just got off work and about to unwind and draw while listening to this🥰

[@Flamsterette]

Thanks for the upload! No, we're not listening to this before we get ready for work.

[@albertoavena]

No you’re right. I’m listening to this DURING work 😂

[@user-digitalfarmgirl]

It's good anytime

[@Flamsterette]

@@albertoavena Whatever gets you through!

[@AshLilyNeko]

@@albertoavenalmao came to say exactly this 😅

[@drdreadnightmare]

I like your short stories better

[@colleenwilliams7844]

Love listening to lets read as I'm going to bed!❤

[@ThePokeMusicLover]

Alfred Packer's ever-changing stories just scream "liar" to me.

[@JesusLightsYourPath]

Who is Alfred Packer?

[@Shhhoooooo]

Seems to me Chuck wanted a restart of a new life. He probably had a bag of fresh shoes and clothes. He walks off into the forest with the bag then strips his old clothes off, washes off in the stream, then puts on completely brand new clothes that dont have his scent or they are clothes from goodwill with someone else's scent. He may be running from his family or maybe he owes money to dangerous people and hes faking his death. If he's not found in a certain amount of time he would then be presumed dead.

[@VerageJoe]

Thanks for the video, Joel. You are the best narrator on youtube for sure.

[@kyliebay7275]

I get almost as much enjoyment from reading comments as i do from listening to the stories. Theres some funny as conversations go on. Love it always.

[@thedalaidrama]

The woods/wilderness vids are simply the best. Keep these coming pleeeaase.

[@Molly-ak522]

Person yelling at the guy in story two could not have handled that situation in a worse way smh

[@GalinaEv]

Not karen, she kept saying, doing everything karen would do

[@lumiauroras6741]

Honestly Charles didn't handle it any better (not that moment, the whole thing. You're telling me you cheat on your wife and then punish strangers because she left you?

[@GalinaEv]

@lumiauroras6741 the dude is not well in the head, aggressive. You dont insist on every little thing going your way, you dont antagonize him even more. Zero survival skills , because someone always got what they wanted ei karen

[@lizmurray80]

​@@lumiauroras6741you do if your a narcissist !!

[@myraclayton1860]

@@lumiauroras6741Agree

[@Sadelovelo]

Being from Colorado, the last story was super interesting/crazy information I’ve never heard about! These stories were so interesting!

[@chrisschaftlein8886]

You thought moving to Fresno would be peaceful and that was your first crucial mistake 😅

[@davewielhouwer11]

California as a whole is a no go.

[@ComicalOrangeVR]

​@@davewielhouwer11 Well, not necessarily, the farmlands are relatively tame excluding the nights But I can assure you, Fresno IS MUCH MUCH worse than most of California, it's like LA if you compacted it

[@TwistedBedtime]

You have such a unique way of telling horror stories. Always love your work!

[@hannabjorklund1075]

I live in Denver and Ouray, CO is one of the most beautiful places to go. Named after a humble, good Chief.

[@JesusLightsYourPath]

30:28 "Kept begging him to wait but he kept walking." Sounds like she was just being too bratty to keep up. That girl seems like a trouble maker.

[@Planetpeems]

I live in Lake City and this town is still known for Alferd Packer. Very interesting to stumble upon his story just randomly listening to videos! The museum in town has tons of info on him and has the play house he had built when he was in prison.

[@macysolis9927]

I feel like chuck simply did not want to be found. He wanted to be off grid and wanted no one to know. I bet he is happily alive. A man as smart as that had a plan. He just needed help to get into the deep wilderness.

[@lydiapetra1211]

Chuck sounds like a sociopath/narc....his boss never should have passed that news to him while he was working but once they got back.... what a horrible story....they should have taken back the ladies again.... awful...

[@BrittMFH]

I agree. I hope the women at least got their money refunded.

[@b1njjj95]

Chuck? You mean Charles? Chuck is off in some other dimension. But I 100% agree with you, Charles definitely sounds like a narc/sociopath. He probably snapped when he realized that he lost control of his victim aka: wife.

[@twiztid571]

joel is the best ever!

[@looniebinjim4150]

Keep on rockin' Joel - Can't wait for your next live!

[@HaydenNix-i1m]

Thank You for another great episode Joel!

[@samdavidson6948]

I’ve been listening to horror stories for a long time in order to sleep better. Not sure why it has taken me this long to find your channel but of all the other channels I’ve listened to, yours is far superior. I’m not sure why you don’t have more recognition, keep up the great content man!

[@ethanvandyk4896]

the girl in the 2nd story sounds like an absolute handful

[@potatoflakes247]

You have great opening scenes. Thank you for the extra efforts.

[@alextrip9750]

Story 2: that's the Vancouver experience for ya. One of the unfriendliest places in Canada imo

[@Skibidi.Daphne]

LET’S GO

[@carxcentric]

This night just got 10 times better!

[@curtismjensen1570]

Found you today. Have been binging for a few hours now. You got my sub! Amazing storytelling my dude

[@kavericornett6748]

Oh so, finished the whole story about Charles the tour guide…he heard something not saw something that freaked him out…definitely a loose canon

[@BrittMFH]

If you finished the entire story you'd know what he heard.

[@sherriauditor8829]

That badgering would turn me into a Charles and I'm a female!

[@SalvageMan]

Who made that monster intro clip that is amazing

[@johnbuckner2828]

I’m kind of attached to that astronaut intro though.. sets the mood right for me.

[@linglingpractice40yearsada96]

The person in the 2nd story had no survival instincts

[@axelNodvon2047]

Everyone else in the story seem to lack a brain for that matter, going crazy at 2 women at work. Berating an unstable man while in his vicinity. Telling a worker a life changing news while he was out in the wild.

[@erikaLS305]

❤❤yessss!!! Thank youu!! ❤❤❤

[@cristina08888]

Great day when you upload! ❤

[@ItsMuffinTimePls]

A little concerned to see people questioning if story 2 ladies did something to "deserve" getting choked out. The answer is no. Nothing ever warrants getting choked. This guy clearly had issues, it's boggling my mind to see people trying to justify his psychotic behavior. Dude probably did a lot more to his wife than cheat.

[@BrittMFH]

Exactly. His wife was probably leaving him for good reason. He sounds like an abuser. I didn't think questioning why the trip was terminated was at all unreasonable, either.

[@wowrosa]

Literally scary to see so many comments feeling bad for him & wondering what the women did to him to be violent! Like why are they feeling bad for someone who assaulted a woman

[@Amber-yq9ee]

I only saw the 1 comment but yah Im like 🤨😒😤 Now, I do think OP made a mistake in how she chose to deal w\him after seeing the psychotic break but STILL her reaction was an honest 1 & 1 I'm sure MANY ppl would've had after the horrible way they were treated. All he had to do was say I have a family emergency I have to deal with. & He could've even radio'd another guide to finish for him. But his actions were TRASH & they shouldn't be getting blamed!! I highly doubt they'd be saying that to a man questioning him & him going off like that. But we women are supposed to be meek mild feminine & helpless. Well, NEWS FLASH only some ppl seem to see feminine as weak! But we're not!

[@sherriauditor8829]

Quantum physics=He gone!

[@Music4Tracy]

Really enjoyed these stories. Always enjoy your reading. ❤

[@matpietrzak]

The story of Chuck is bending my mind.

[@p.k.5455]

Total karen in story 2!!! Keep your mouth shut is good advice sometimes!!!

[@sudotablehead1659]

Those 2 women sounded awful. Two insta obsessed idiots, crying and screaming, not listening to their guide, nagging and dragging their feet, asking for a refund on the side of a remote island mountain. You always listen to your guide, they are there for your safety. Then screaming about getting him fired and being belligerent on the Dock, you don't sound scared to me, you sound like POS. Do the world a favour and never subject the world to anymore of your travel flight of fancies. That guy kept his job. Those two women have interactions like this on the daily I have no doubt, no lesson was learned.

[@BrittMFH]

Questioning why a trip has ended doesn't seem at all unreasonable.

[@joshuapatrick682]

The first story twist: the guide was responsible… J/K but it’s crazy how many of these stories don’t even care about the well being of the people who go missing or apparently had something horrible happen to them. Who are you people? Lastly it would be nice if he remembered what “Chuck’s” field of research was.

[@susandriver5578]

That last story was brutal.😮

[@darrencollins8075]

Them two women Drove George insane😂 also why agitate and already agitated crazy man😮

[@chrisschaftlein8886]

Fr though you the goat Joel Mondays and Thursdays are sacred now 🫡

[@swatkat134]

shpadoinkle!

[@Gruntlife-no3kg]

I’m from Fresno pretty cool to hear this

[@lynnhamby3864]

This is what happens all the time in the missing 411 cases about finding folded clothes.

[@MarthaAccettullo]

Absolutely love your channel Looking forward to your next round of videos

[@donnadunlop7853]

Thankyou so much 🖤🖤

[@Huge_Money2816]

For those interested, Alfred Packard is buried in Littleton Colorado cemetery

[@罪のアリス]

Definitely worth visiting. Went there a few years ago.

[@connorkelly331]

Disclaimer: I am not arguing what charles did was right. Now that that is out of the way that stroy is a good example and reminder that you need to be careful how you push people in this world of the customer is always right. Civilization, law, and order are great and have made wonderful changes, but have also allowed people to life under rose colored shade that keep them from remembering that the laws nature and the laws of civilization are at odds. If you are going to really push a person by being like the writer referred to as a "Karen" be 100% sure you can back that up if the other party no longer cares for the rules of society. No matter what the courts or authorities do, they will never undelo physical or mental trauma, and they will never be able to bring justice to death. Also your actions have consequences whether you like what those consequences are or not. If you can't put your money where your mouth is in that moment physically bit your tongue, it will do you more favors than you relaize.

[@罪のアリス]

Oh, let's build a snowman. We can make him our best friend. We can name him Shannon! Shannon Wilson Bell. We can make him tall or we can make him not so tall. Snowman.

[@pam190]

Thanks for another amazing video Joel. Hugs and Love 💕

[@Bimfirestarter]

This was terrific, fascinating, harrowing

[@beaulisa]

Thanks!

[@kenhammscousin4716]

35:55 Self aware Karen gets instant karma. God i wish she had recorded it. I get it, he acted totally wrong, but the man just lost his wife and kids and then has a mental break, I don't think getting him fired is going to help anything. IDK... hope the dude got the help he needed. Anger and violence are never justified, and if you have problems there you should always be working at getting better. I hit a partner once, which makes me a POS, but i felt so bad that I never did it again and it isn't an option in my mind anymore.. people can change if you try.

[@joshuapatrick682]

The 2nd story is legit terrifying. What bonehead wouldn’t wait til “Charles” was done with his tour!? Almost got someone killed….

[@taylorwashington7682]

OP 2 was dumb but she definitely should've sued the company. Who in their right mind gives news like that?

[@hangedups2608]

YES BROTHER YOU AND BOOZE AND BOOS ARE THE TRUE F ING GOATINIS

[@pam190]

And Blue_Spooky.

[@hangedups2608]

@@Thankyou12490 NAILED IT TOP 3 LETS READ, BOOZE, SCARY INTERESTING

[@BrittMFH]

Malevolent Mischief

[@tajos703]

Awesome stories & narration. A true professional.

[@罪のアリス]

Thanks to Trey Parker and Matt Stone, I can't hear the story of Alfred Packer without Cannibal: The Musical scenes playing in my head. This video went from creepy to shpadoinkle.

[@phantomvampyressshadowkiss4690]

Hey everybody have a terrifying Thursday night 🌙 🌖🌖🌖🌖🌒🌒🌒

[@tiffanybarrett664]

Charles seems like he had a psychotic break,so scary!!

[@GamingWithAlice186]

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

[@shawoo-horror]

Hey I love the new intro !!!!🤓 Thanks for your hard work I love your channel ❤❤❤❤ your the reason I'm addicted to scary stories your the first I listen to and through all these years your still my favorite ❤❤❤

[@Mr.NightmareTales-x5v]

It would be interesting if I experienced horror stories like this in real life

[@purplepianoist88]

I cannot believe the touring company thought it appeopriate to tell Charles about his wife leaving him while he was out with clients. Thats a complete mishandling of information. That man was set up to fail. If he returned early he could get in trouble or get the company in trouble. If he stayed out his mood would be effected and the clients would complain. Such a bad decision by the boss.

[@narelle-creative-arts]

I’m not American, however the Marine in #1 Thank you sir for your and all who serve for your service, the world is better because of the sacrifice you make. ❤from Australia❤

[@radish1662]

It's actually a worse place

[@awesomesauce3110]

Meh. He thinks you’re an animal.

[@MatimoreAgain]

What if this was fiction?

[@phoenixforce3081]

Thanks for sharing

[@moonswift300]

I actually feel really bad for Charles in story 2. Boss forwards probably the worst news of his life while he's on the job, and then two bratty Karens lose their minds at him. Obviously he handled things wrong too. He probably could have said family emergency or something and promised reimbursement. Honestly no one in that story did the right thing. And insisting the man be fired (BEFORE HE EVEN TOUCHED HER) is just wild to me. I've never wished someone instantly lose their job over something like that. Poor guys whole life just fell apart. That story was frustrating and sad, not scary.

[@whyilikebeingscaredofevery6219]

2024 is going to be your year!

[@emimon2351]

Chuck offered himself up as a sacrificial dinner to a Big foot, or whatever hybrid creature lives on that mountain. He wasn't just researching physics, apparently. There's been an increasing number of people stripping naked before stepping into a specific area of the wilderness and disappear.

[@DeborahLong7777]

Great stories ❤ That last one was wild 😮. Thank's Joel. You put me to sleep last night 🌙. I relaxed with this one. Binging on Let's Read ❤❤❤

[@Pamela_Meckley88]

Alfred Packer was packed with a plentiful pack of packing lies to which Packer pled not guilty but Packer was prosecuted and sent to prison because Packer's pathological lies couldn't save him. And there, Alfred Packer packed fudge and had his fudge packed for 18 years.

[@emimon2351]

In story 2, the girls had every reasons to sue the careless and incompetent woman who was the Hiking company's Head. First of all, it's every companies rule to NEVER communicate bad personal news to an employee WHILE being on duty and not until he's in a safe place within the company's premises (because you can never predict how a person will react to hearing the news.) It's called practicing TACT in every company's handbook. Especially NOT if said employee is in the wild and other people's lives (company's clients) fully depend on the employee to survive and safely return. That is third world level of incompetence and irresponsible recklessness. Secondly, a company is always responsible for the type of person they hire as an employee. If you hire an unstable sociopath with all sorts of problems in their private life that everyone in the company is evidently aware of, and then you place your clients lives and safety at the mercy of this sociopath, it's also the legal responsibility of the company. They should have sued for emotional trauma and compensatory damages, including an aggravated assault and murder attempt, and they would have won. There were plenty of witnesses. Charles might have done some jail time and be forced to get psychiatric help. The dude seriously needs it.

[@countmeowington]

I wonder if the markers on chucks map were grave markers