THE HILLSIDE STRANGLER | 8 True Scary Stories From Reddit (Vol. 93)

THE HILLSIDE STRANGLER | 8 True Scary Stories From Reddit (Vol. 93) includes true creepy encounters submitted by normal folks just like yourself...
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1►0:00 -- u/jessannb
2►3:08 -- u/SnooDonkeys5457
3►8:13 -- u/awrey147
4►12:21 -- u/Fudge_pirate
5►20:53 -- u/surfer4441
6►24:28 -- u/Elder_Squirel
7►28:53 -- u/doctopus16
8►31:42 -- Narrator: MaddMike from Scarecast Podcast. Story from u/Pesfi678
DISCLAIMER: All stories within this video are provided with explicit permission from their respective authors. Thank you to all who participated in today's video!
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[@fenrir607]

Enjoyed that last story about Tom. Certainly frightening, but I especially enjoyed the unexpected happy ending. Sometimes things go better than expected.

[@cyruscitrine]

That last story was heart warming. Maybe there really is a guardian angel for everyone somewhere out there.

[@shekriptic2851]

Oh I’d for sure be dead without mine 😂 But seriously ❤️ god bless my great nana and everyone else’s guardian angels 👼❤️

[@ellengabel]

I gotta say that story about Tom made me happy. I know it seemed scary but for him it’s so difficult having to leave his house. The house was his only memory. Beautiful ending!!!

[@LunchMeatTrump]

When are y'all gonna cover The Hash Slinging Slasher?

[@thetalkingmime2026]

We just covered the Hillside Strangler, I'm waiting for the story on the Tattletale Strangler

[@929er13]

too scary for regular people to listen to tbh. might not want to give people heart attacks.

[@cinnamoncigarettes]

@admin user hmm I wonder why that is?

[@angelsotto9906]

I mean they haven’t even talked about the Scranton strangler

[@andreafigard8305]

@@angelsotto9906 we already know it’s GOTTA be Toby.

[@CastleCaitlan09]

On the story with the wine and dog, I’d call animal control on him.

[@Gillerzeh]

Better yet John Wick

[@bingoringo9160]

Better yet, have the poster send some stranger over and have him killed or put in a coma, then come in and scoop his little dog up, saying, "the previous owner had been unable to take care of it, so I decided on my own to take on the responsibility"

[@barbaragonzalez8421]

She needs to call animal control wtf

[@ayshad3962]

@@bingoringo9160 Sounds like the most humane route

[@sammysaleh5876]

I have to say the last story for me was the best it was heart warming that although the guy was scared of tom at first he became his friend understanding him the best he could

[@philly8462]

Ditto

[@dustingreen7417]

My thoughts exactly.. very heartwarming..

[@ameliathorn8313]

I've heard it before and it was just as lovely to hear a second time 🙂

[@janetdoubt]

Loved it as well

[@thescarecast]

Thanks for having me Lets Read! It is always a pleasure to work with you man, hope you all enjoy the stories :D

[@smackedinthejaw]

Thanks for your narration. You have a good voice for it. Let's Read features the craziest stories, and the one you narrated was no exception!

[@mattstefon4878]

Glad to see you guys collab. This was grrat

[@LexaJ828]

@@vivianpratte I feel mean for agreeing, but yeah, I didn’t care for it too much either. Made me want to clear my throat

[@tmntaddict]

I'm glad that last story had a heart-warming ending. 😊😊

[@vociferateforme]

Thanks because I now I have to live with the thought of that poor dog in that guy's ownership.

[@ameliathorn8313]

I thought the same 😢

[@Elena-bk4fs]

sometimes stories of humans being plain ol weird creep me out more than ghosties.

[@slicedbread5692]

I agree. I always prefer things that could actually happen in the real world. I hate when i listen to the first 5 minutes of a story then once I'm invested i realize it's about some nonsensical paranormal entity. That's why Scream is one of my favorite horror/killer movies.. It doesn't involve a demon or ghost or a cheesy guy back from the dead that when they chase their victims is always only a few steps behind them even though the victim is sprinting but the bad guy is just leisurely walking.. I need realism.

[@lloydchristmas4547]

You should be terrified of bad humans as they are proven to exist. There's zero evidence that ghosts or anything supernatural exists.

[@lloydchristmas4547]

@@slicedbread5692 unfortunately all these horror themed narrators have no issues with stamping these supernatural stories 'true', as there's a massive audience for it.

[@andre1304]

@@slicedbread5692 couldn’t have said it any better

[@oAgL214]

@@lloydchristmas4547 I've had paranormal experiences. Backed up by others who were with me. No logical explanation, but it doesn't make it less real. I used to be a skeptic but not anymore.

[@wyckedbabyklown]

I always love hearing the last story. It's sad but uplifting in the end. We need more people like the original poster.

[@mommytozombies2019]

Currently crying because of the last story. My son is 13 non verbal autistic, this year has been extremely hard with no school and no therapy. Today especially is a very hard day. I needed this story today to remind me that one day I'll be gone and much like the guy in this story my son will be looking and missing me someday like this. I need to make the best of the day and be less overwhelmed. Also, I whole heartily thank this man for being so kind to him after all those years and understanding the struggle he goes through. Touched my heart.

[@michaellaskero2090]

I hope you and your son have a better day tomorrow.

[@tintan21]

That last story was probably the happiest and most touching story I've ever heard on 'Let's Read'.

[@HexIsme]

I gotta say, not telling them what they did wrong when they're a walking ball of red flags is legit. I had a scammer call my mothers' phone (She's 70, I'm 31) trying to BS about how "illegal information was coming out of my modem" (Her modem) claiming he works for our ISP and how she's in big trouble if she doesn't pay up. Being as I've been schooled on how computers work by my older brother since I could comprehend it, I called him on this as being total bullshit. He asked me what part of it was bullshit, but I refused to say, because *I didn't want him to sound smarter to the next person he'd be trying to scam.* It still boils my blood that some asshole out there was trying to bully my elderly mother out of her money knowing full well she wouldn't know how any of that works (She lives in a senior living complex, so you know damn right that they were targeting her specifically because she's elderly). Y'all, please take care of your older relatives. At the very least, give them a note sheet about what to look out for so they don't get scammed, or let them know they can ask you about that sort of thing. Make sure they know that anyone claiming to be an official who immediately demands money is suspicious and should NEVER be automatically obeyed.

[@Zen-sx5io]

Noted, I've been pranked called and sent a scary image.

[@lloydchristmas4547]

Well done and well said. If you don't already, watch 'Jim Browning' handle these scammers.

[@shekriptic2851]

I was Good until I pressed see more ... 😂

[@annie_xo]

So true. And I want to add, if your older relative is divorced, widowed or for any other reason doesn’t have a partner, talk to them about romance scams. I recently watched a documentary about it, and a sweet, lonely older lady talked about how she had been conned out of tens of thousands of euros by someone pretending to be in love with her, someone she thought she was in a relationship with, and she ended up losing her home and getting deeply into debt. Apparently these kinda scams are becoming more and more common. Elderly people are already vulnerable to scams, add loneliness and longing for a romantic connection and they can very easily become victims. I fucking hate all scammers, but I find these ones especially despicable.

[@mirandacamacho3174]

The Tom story melts my heart, & probably one of the best I've heard! I feel for the guy so much, & hope tom is doing ok. ❤

[@Quane83]

That last story had me in tears ( happy tears). I love that he allowed Tom to come and watch TV on Sundays.

[@BabyyiJustwanaDancee]

Tom making friends with the kid who was afraid of him and now they watch cartoons every Sunday it warms my heart and it made me feel less spooked definitely a great closing to spook spook stories.

[@vjl8689]

The story about Tom made me tear up. The OP for that one has a kind heart ❤

[@patrickjordan5459]

Last one started terrifying but had such a wholesome ending.

[@andreawhite6585]

I’ve always loved the last story

[@ina6377]

I remember the murders of Engla and Pernilla. Anders Eklund was known to the police before and is now also suspected of another murder of a 6-year-old little girl, Jasmina Jasharaj. Love listening to your stories. Even though they are scary, your voice calms me down.

[@brookshire726]

Honestly, that last one was so heartwarming I almost cried

[@chronic_payne5669]

Women we’ve got to stop worrying about being polite and or not minding our manners, when our very lives depends upon it. If your drink seems spiked get the hell out of there, don’t stick around and pretend to sit around and sip it “because he’s just trying to be a nice guy” LEAVE.

[@OppoRancisis]

That’s terrible advice, you don’t want to aggravate the person who spiked your drink by trying to leave. If they’re crazy enough to try to take you by drugging you, they’re crazy enough to take you by force.

[@prissyjones8892]

Absolutely excuse yourself to the restroom and run like Hell

[@dahliacheung6020]

@@OppoRancisis what you're saying only applies if you're alone with the person or something similar to that. Otherwise it's best to gtfo of there. They're not saying to scream, "How dare you drug me!" stand up, and stomp off dramatically though I think that'd work too because people would instantly be against him. But saying you have to go to the restroom, informing a member of staff/ a friend or friendly face at the party and then slipping out is good advice.

[@melissamoonchild9216]

​@@OppoRancisis what do you advise, just sitting there?

[@KingQwerty]

That last story was so nice

[@racerx009]

Story 4: just hit that creep with the wine bottle. Oops....

[@erino2834]

And save the dog 😭

[@ironleegaming8227]

When they said "I was 4 in 2006" I thought, what, is he like, 7 now? Nope. 2002 kids are 18 now. Holy crap

[@shyannerone1398]

OMG yes! Time goes by so fast!😵

[@melissamoonchild9216]

its sobering isnt it 😅

[@ju-did-ith]

100% sure you did the last story yourself a fairly long time ago.... that story really touched me deep... it made me check out the rest of your channel. 😍never a bad thing to hear it again, done by MadMike

[@DaughterofDarkness]

Serial killers are scary, yet utterly fascinating.

[@lemankurtz8950]

Funny how someone makes this EXACT comment under EVERY video on serial killers. Sometimes it's a variation, but pretty much the same comment.

[@DaughterofDarkness]

@@lemankurtz8950 Maybe because it's true?? Just a guess 😉

[@10isc41]

I’ll take that as a compliment. Lol

[@DaughterofDarkness]

@@10isc41 Are you one of those fascinating serial killers?? ❤️❤️

[@DaughterofDarkness]

@PeRFeCT IMPeRFeCTiON I like the OG, Ed Gein, too.

[@Ashley_Barrett]

I love listening to these while im in bed , it helps me sleep 💤

[@JoannaxJaguar]

Awwww that story about Tom and going over every week to watch cartoons made me tear up. What a sweet person to allow that to happen!

[@929er13]

what's with creepy guys acting like absolute nutcases and then whining about not knowing why no female wants to associate themselves with them. 😭

[@blood9903]

if someone is not all there, mentally, they often don't think that they're a/the problem

[@gailjones7044]

Also, they can always pay for it

[@annanichols1342]

IKR what a tool

[@929er13]

@@gailjones7044 if you're implying all women would do anything to or with anyone for money, then you're hilarious and should consider comedy as your career path. now if you're saying that pro s ti tut es are a solution for incels that desperately want to have intercourse with the one thing they hate most, aka women, then i agree.

[@929er13]

@@blood9903 you're right. i forgot a lot of toxic people seem to think everyone is in the wrong except for themselves.

[@luistorado6119]

Story 5: Take a shot everytime you hear the word "dad".

[@lynettewhyte5453]

Threw me a wee curveball with that last story 😳 wasn’t expecting such a heartwarming story amidst all the horror stories....nice to hear that there’s still some humanity left in the world and not everyone is gonna be evil 😆❤️

[@akia1222]

The last story was heartwarming. Faith in humanity restored

[@alanisdurrett8378]

that last story tugged at my heart strings my big brother has autism and knowing that their are kind people like that still around makes my heart so happy

[@ang-e]

That last story was so sweet. Spectrum disorders run in my family pretty strong. From a neurotypical standpoint, I know we can seem creepy, even terrifying, depending on the degree of affect. So I find it especially kind of him to befriend Tom. You sir are highly evolved & a credit to society 💖

[@BlueandNinatheTeacupYorkie]

Who knew a let's read story could make you tear up. Last story was heart warming

[@lil_tootsie_pop2948]

Hope you’re having a good day Joel

[@prismstudios001]

For a second I heard that as” Terrorist houses”.Talk about true horror......

[@moonqueen2037]

Okay but last story is so heartbreaking and heart warming at same time 🥲

[@thehawk7064]

Squaaaaawk yes Yes YES I was 31st this time .. I’m Coming UP! 🦅

[@kristinagutierrez0815]

WoW, that last story broke my heart and made me cry but also happy with how Tom has a friend now ❤️❤️

[@br4dz829]

Perfect timing

[@euphoriapsychedelica1254]

almost same 😅😅

[@susans5296]

Loved it!! Thank you Let's Read ❤️

[@hesherette]

omg the last story made me almost cry! thank you for restoring faith in humanity, especially for Tom

[@paulalarose993]

Awwww that last story got me in the feels 😊😊

[@sarahharvey1374]

Oh my gosh the last story is amazing. What a great person!

[@matheuzhin2010]

the last one, i criyng a lot about that because i know if something happens to me, my mother or my stepdad. My brother would be all alone, like Tom

[@Laura-mo4qj]

I love the last one. So heart warming

[@mleighqs]

Very chilling stories, It must be so scary to think that you survived a run in with a person such as these.

[@Stagehand.93]

Yooo, shout outs to Madd Mike!! One of my fav. narrators!! I like the way he changes his voice. 😂💀👍🏼

[@zombeefan6428]

Great job, thanks for posting these stories! I especially enjoyed the last one. Very nice story.

[@TheSignOfZeta]

I heard the last story from Corps Husband a couple of years ago. It was one of the most heartwarming stories I've ever heard. I'm glad that I get to hear it again.

[@lynnajames8906]

New Subscriber! So happy I found your channel. Your voice is so calming, and I love all your different stories! I'm actually sleeping again ❤

[@robbieoxendine2955]

Okay, the last story made me cry.

[@finchygames377]

Last story was really good

[@TheWedabest]

MaddMike. Now theirs a voice I haven't heard in a long time!

[@kvetcherkit]

Loved that last story. What a kind person.

[@KISHORE-fw1qp]

Much needed i struggle to sleep at night , I've literally watched all of ur videos i was waiting for new video

[@thecreator4213]

I love the last story, it brought a smile to my face. Keep up the good work 💜

[@pastlink98]

MaddMike sounds much better than 2015. Good to hear him again And he narrated the best story to make his presence known.

[@theyoyoyo7833]

God, I love your video intros (and outtro's)! This one in particular is my favorite!

[@BasedDad1987]

Thank God you uploaded. I was hoping for a new vid! Edit: Last story was so wholesome. Great content!

[@karenbrannaman7196]

I had a run in with Leonard Lake and Charles Ng in the early eighties. I made a police report, but never heard anything, but a year or so later, I saw their photos on the news and heard the horror stories. I am lucky to have escaped.

[@GrimSinn]

That’s crazy, what was the setting and what red flags went off?

[@carlitoalterego2709]

Thanks for your continuous, brilliant hard work.💖👍💖

[@KibbBee]

A big part of me thought he already read these stories. But turns out I read them in my last scary Reddit Stories video lmao.

[@kimo1710]

Been waiting for this 🙌 😍 Holy crap these stories give me the chills 😳

[@aprilwhite2031]

I love that last story. Great ending! Made my heart smile.

[@NO.Hard-Turd-Only.]

Love the way you read these stories Joel. You’re a good dude for providing so much audio entertainment. I’m sure plenty of people fade out of reality for a bit in your content. It’s a pleasant escape. Cheers heaps buddy. ✌🏽

[@bokurochan2990]

Yay I needed this so I can sleep ✨

[@AestheticWaif]

Aww, that last story is surprisingly wholesome

[@kimv6547]

I love Madd Mike!! Awesome!

[@nickibundrant864]

I don't usually comment on these but the story at the end with Tom legit made me tear up. ❤️

[@PrimateProductions]

Oh good gosh! I am always excited to hear a new narrator but it sucked that it was a story I have heard too many times by so many narrators!

[@Chronicqueen]

TOM !!! that story brought tears to my eyes what a beautiful and loving soul tom got to befriend. what a beautiful friend op made 🥺

[@Emily-lh6em]

Friendly reminder to always lock your car doors immediately when you get in. Don't do anything before that. Don't put your seat belt on before this. This is the first step. (This rule saved me already). Also please don't let being polite override your safety. Don't ignore your gut or the red flags. Speak up.

[@mariaphares4783]

Oh my gosh! I'm from Bellingham Washington!! So exciting to hear your hometown in a scary story!!

[@charlylucky7508]

I knew the last narrator was Madd Mike. Sounded really familiar. 👍

[@jennifersowders6867]

Love this video

[@romelhenrykiwang2143]

From Philippines 🤗

[@hafdissigurdardottir3176]

Man, that last story was so heartbreaking 💔 But had a beautiful ending ❤️🙏❤️🦋🦋🦋

[@DeeDoesPlays]

Thank you for your content sir. 🙏

[@MandieASMR]

Great video! That last story was especially disturbing but had a sweet ending. Well done to you and your guest narrator! 🙂

[@silverdove9911]

as someone in Seattle I was startled to hear someone mention Bellingham in one of these

[@davidmoore3769]

Damn man that last one made me catch some feels!! Had to wipe a tear away 😢

[@victoriabird1274]

Was just looking for something to listen to while cooking

[@Elena-bk4fs]

what did you make? 🤩

[@amarareed2432]

That Madd Mike colab though 🔥🔥

[@ashleyking1146]

Omg I read that second story last week on Reddit when it popped up. Of course, my first thought was Let’s Read.

[@heatherjohnson995]

That last story made me tear up that's just so sweet

[@TheStephanieRichmond]

The last story got me... thank you.

[@dreamofmermaids]

I've heard the last story many times, it always makes me 😥

[@mdaywood]

these ones are reeally good

[@ellesandralady8596]

Love the video ready 💜💜 I think that killer would probably go down in history with the other famous killers

[@NS-jt4kg]

That last story was amazing.

[@moonstrikethedragon8656]

AHHHH YAY! A NEW VIDEO!!!!!

[@jessicateutsch6824]

Awww omg the last one 🥺😭 such a good guy 🥰

[@LuvAndee]

That last one almost made me cry.

[@shastaleann8871]

Story 5... am I the only one who thought it was weird she kept saying "my dad's dad" and not just "my grandfather"?

[@heatherleigh1139]

Aww that’s so lovely how he lets Tom come around- made me tear up

[@toxiczombiewolf5692]

I haven't heard maddmike in a long while