I WAS NEARLY KIDNAPPED | 10 True Scary REDDIT Stories

[@LetsReadPodcast]

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[@ericsoto4064]

You’re such a space guy I am surprised you didn’t restart the sci-fi stories again when you decided to make another YT channel. Not that I am complaining and I know I brought this up before when you already put your foot down on not continuing those stories which I fully respect Joel. I just wanted to bring it up because obviously pictures of your character in space suits 🛸🚀🧑🏻‍🚀👽🤖👾 and of course you’re from outer space 🪐 sooo kinda expected you to tell of your adventures. Anyways maybe I am also annoying you to do it lol 😂 😝 no offense! ❤️

[@ClaudDamon02]

🎉

[@Poloassassin828]

Sweet!

[@kalinjones7321]

​@@ericsoto4064 r__

[@sirennumber5248]

❤

[@becksbecks88]

The story of the father beating the kidnapper had me tearing up. That's love. It reminded me of when my mom also hit my attempted kidnapper with a bat. I am glad that kidnapper went to jail.

[@shawnbbunbbbybbb3942]

That deputy was wrong about 1 thing when he said “not a jury in the country would return a guilty verdict for a father trying to protect his daughter from a man like that” I’d say not a jury in the world would return a guilty verdict and anyone that would find him guilty should not only never have the right to be on a jury but they should be on trial. Also idc how nice or meek or mild mannered a man is I can’t imagine any father not becoming a monster in a situation like that, I know they say a mother can be absolutely vicious when protecting her kids but just wait till u see what a dad would do when he sees some creep dragging his daughter to his car. Didn’t say a word didn’t ask any questions just dropped that guy and made sure he couldn’t leave then brought his daughter inside to safety and then went back outside to finish the job. God bless that man and I hope every father would do the same.

[@trishbaum6364]

I love that dad!!! Every girls hero and every dad a girl needs!! 🥰🥰

[@melissamoonchild9216]

lol definitely not every girls hero. many of us barely know our fathers.

[@Calebgoblin]

This story was cathartic

[@nightowl7374]

my husband would kill anyone trying to kidnap our daughter jail or no jail he doesn’t care all he cares about is his daughter's safety well me too I probably might be worse becuz mothers are alot more different when it comes to our children

[@queenofdestiny]

👍

[@amylee3531]

My kids dad an I decided I would be the one going to prison if anyone hurt our kids. I was raised much different then their "delicate" father

[@scottishgirl1001]

Much love to the guy in the last story. My dad was diagnosed with testicular cancer 26 years ago, actually on the day him & my mum found out they were having me. He successfully got the cancer removed on the day I was born and tells all of his friends the importance of checking. Embarrassment shouldn’t equal your life!👏🏻

[@stinkmymeat]

your parents’ inventory after leaving the hospital: + 1 baby - 1 ball

[@Fae_Winter]

I use these videos for workouts, long work drives, my nightly sleep routine, naps, and when my eyes get sick of looking at the screen. I definitely love the long-form content. It’s so much easier to find long-form scary stories on KZbin than it is on podcast platforms. Also, your voice specifically lends itself to calming down, especially for sleep.

[@GG-pv6fi]

Agreed!

[@ashleybrown1666]

Same

[@ShaymfnKane]

Good job Dad!!! So happy for that little lady. Having a protective father like that.

[@vaellyth]

I was raised by my father and we have a very good relationship. That story brings me to tears every time I hear it.

[@maevependragon]

​@@vaellyth Same

[@mojo3318]

@@maevependragon Hi. I like the bangs in your profile pic!

[@TheUKisThere]

@@vaellyth every time?

[@Bigfoot_With_Internet_Access]

Hunters try to kidnap me all the time, they underestimate the speed and agility of us bigfoots though

[@rize241]

Hey u ! How did u get internet access

[@theanonymouscommenter5608]

Bigfoots or bigfeet?

[@mojo3318]

Oh my.

[@SuperWhatapain]

😂😂😂😂

[@VeryCherryCherry]

​@@rize241 Probably Starlink. 😉

[@wallaceterrance]

1st story! Go DAD!!! I FREAKING LOVE IT!!

[@Paradox_Incognito]

I've been here for around 2-3 years and I have no intention of leaving. Listen to your narrations on long car trips and to fall asleep in unfamiliar places. Can't wait for 1 mil! Stay safe, Joel and readers

[@animeandwieardness6132]

I am so excited for this narration. This is certainly one of my favorite channels. Thank you, Joel and the entire Butter Sock Cult Fam!!! Sit back and Let's Read!!!

[@sir.spookeys.stories]

Joel, i really hope you are proud with what you have created! All these years of hard work is being ackowledged and as many of your fans/subs have said, I have and always will say the same, you are the GOAT when it comes to horror story narrations! You played a massive role in me starting my channel and wish that you hit 1 million subs in April!

[@jacobbowling263]

You kinda sound like me and there is no doubt that Joel is The GOAT period.

[@sir.spookeys.stories]

@@jacobbowling263 lol, I'm sure there are thousands of us who believe this.

[@jacobbowling263]

@@sir.spookeys.stories I think everyone in the Let’s Read community agrees on our statements about Joel being the GOAT.

[@sir.spookeys.stories]

@@jacobbowling263 They better, or else we both should chase down those who dont lol

[@jacobbowling263]

@@sir.spookeys.stories I have to agree.

[@melissamoonchild9216]

the story about the kid wanting to go to college hit me hard. i got accepted to Tulane and i had to decline because my mom had so much anxiety about me leaving the state. i still wonder how my life would be different if i had gone to Tulane, but also my mom died two years ago so in that way i dont regret spending extra time with her. not easy.

[@Mr_J.T.Turtleneck]

Love the last story. Love it more when guys share advice with each other, putting aside man's pride and helping each other out. Whether its life saving or just something like helping someone the same age tie a tie because they never had a man to help out with it.

[@rach_laze]

And what they should tell all of the younger blokes is- the bionic bollock glows under black light

[@Babyclownn]

The chainsaw story, when he talks about that feeling of confusion but knowing something is wrong. It’s legit scary, almost feels like your stomach dropping during a rollercoaster. You have this immediate denial, that no no no, moment in your head followed with,oh this is bad. A flood of all these emotions in the span of a few seconds.

[@kimberlyshepherd270]

I listen to your videos to help me sleep. There's a couple others I listen to as well but I love when you upload! I have brain cancer and I have a neuro appt in the morning and my anxiety is through the roof 😔. Your soothing voice calms me. Thank you Joel ❤🎗️

[@Cheri8795]

Hi, I saw your message and wanted to tell you that I hope your appointment with the neurologist goes great. I'm sending positive thoughts and wish for things to go better than expected!! Also I was wondering about some things regarding your medical situation. If you feel like answering some questions at some point that'd be great. Obviously if not, I totally understand. I am going through a pretty bad medical situation also. Although nothing like you. I'm not dealing with "The Big C" as they referred to it in this video. Plus yours being the kind it is makes it so much worse. I don't know what to say or not say. I don't want to accidently be insensitive and I don't want to seem like I'm one of those people that feels the need to "one up" others bc they have it "so much worse" or like the ones that act like they can relate bc 'they've had a really bad headache before' so they totally get what brain cancer feels like. Do you know what I mean? I hope so. Anyway I was just going to ask a couple things, but I decided it is probably better to wait and see if you reply and if you're open to talking or not. I'm cooped up and have been since the beginning of the pandemic. It's hard when you don't ever say what you're really thinking bc you don't want your loved ones to be more upset than they already are. It has gotten harder to deal with as time has gone on. Take care! ✨🌸✨🌸✨

[@melissamoonchild9216]

sending you love and wishes of health, Kimberly

[@zarahsolomon5790]

Love that dad who took on the guy who tried to kidnapp his daughter

[@kellyann3292]

To the person who’s dealing with their parent’s severe mental illness, I’d say (I’m not qualified. A therapist is a fantastic and very urgent need.) the resentment is actually healthy, and I’m happy you wrote in. I’ve been in a similar situation and also dealt a bit with the other spectrum too. Humans are formed for community, but I’ve turned to a few people who couldn’t fulfill the needs I needed filling without it really hurting them in a terrible way. I can’t fully empathize, but if you see this, please feel encouraged that by being able to articulate your story, it may give you an idea on how to move forward with your life; I hope that your mom will continue to seek help. Also, congratulations on the hard work you’re putting into your education. That’s a lot to juggle, and I wish I had better advice!

[@magesalmanac6424]

It’s sad how the mom is ruining her child’s future for selfish reasons. Hope he gets free of that situation.

[@AMM3.]

Wow I feel for the man with the tick born disease. My doctor told me I was fine in the days before tick disease knowledge was prevalent. It caused me lifelong brain damage. It sounds so horrific... I forget I live it.

[@bonchrissie1980]

💓🙏

[@SolomonRasputin]

Best wishes, Lyme disease is a horrible thing.

[@DanAlf-xc7oe]

To me, I prefer almost kidnapped stories more than other scary stories, it just gives me chills down to my spine especially when hearing how the person felt or what red flags that sat off the alarm bells. It is really helpful and spreads awarness.

[@michelebell1997]

Hello my awesome peeps, I hope everyone is having a good day! Much love from Colorado!!

[@sir.spookeys.stories]

Hoping the same for you, from the UK!

[@michelebell1997]

@@sir.spookeys.stories Thank you so much!

[@mojo3318]

I've been there with a group! It was amazing!

[@iheartshaneandjeffree]

Much love from Denver!

[@daviddelarosajr1758]

Thank you Joel can’t wait to listen 🎧 you’re awesome 😎

[@JP-nm6fw]

O my goodness,these stories are so horrific!! My heart go’s out to the victims!! ❤❤❤❤ thanks Lets Read,you are awesome!!

[@athenak5009]

I discovered you 3 years ago a little bit before having my first son. Here we are now baby #2 in the works and your videos keep calming me 🖤 cant wait to see u hit 1millll 🎉

[@punkin0brat]

If your babies are anything like mine they also find his voice soothing 😅 I've been through two pregnancies listening now and both kids request "scary stories" to sleep 😅😅

[@jacobbowling263]

My wife and I are having our 3rd child so congrats on your baby. Our oldest child is 3 years old and he tries to make his voice sound like Joel’s.

[@athenak5009]

@@punkin0brat yes! When i was a stay at home mom and my son was small we use to listen to it together. Hes grown out of it but well always have that bond. Im def gonna use these videos through my mood swings 😅 it keeps me calm! Soo adorable that your kid likes to listen to it for bed 🖤 bless them

[@athenak5009]

@@jacobbowling263 congratulations on your new joy. 🖤 my oldest is also three. Joel kept me sane through those new born fazes.

[@rosemarynunez1830]

Joel I LOVE the intro this so classic like an 80”s vibe, reminds me of Tales from the dark side! Or some scary 80”s flick about to start. What can BEST CHANNEL EVER!!!!

[@boostedbeau]

Appreciate the video BIG DADDY JOEL🤙🏻

[@elzettedonaldson7777]

Warm greetings from South Africa! 😁😁 Awesome work once again!🎉

[@LaurenJewel]

Love this channel so much❤

[@PrettyWaffle]

let's read early gang, lessgoooo. thank you for all your hard work, Joel, now to save this video for bedtime 😂

[@hauntinghappenings]

I agree I hope you are proud of this channel these stories are amazing and i love listening to them

[@harleykeeter6926]

Yaaaaaas! Thank you so much, Joel! The Reddit stories are my favorite and I have a long night of dishes and laundry ahead of me. You always provide 🙌🏼

[@paigestrasser8877]

Hello Joel!! I'm early.. I just want to say thank you for your time and amazing videos. Stay safe out there and I hope your 2023 is going fire 🔥 like your content.

[@themad_ranter]

Unfortunately, i have only discovered you about a week ago... literally haven't stopped listening to you... great content

[@kyemoreno]

That last story is exactly what I’m feeling right now. Going in for an ultrasound next week, very terrified but we’ll see. From the discovery, to blood work being completely fine, to doctors not knowing what it is. Crazy.

[@jazrob5135]

I hope you are ok ❤

[@dahliacheung6020]

Hope everything went well with the ultrasound and that you're doing ok! I always get a weird nervous flutter in my stomach when I come across a story like this.

[@martybyrde]

Haven't watched the video, saving it for my driving time at work but I wanna say thank you for being so consistent with the uploads and all your time you give to us Joel, been a fan for years now and I don't think I'll be able to sleep without you or Be. Busta

[@gregoryhoward2349]

Unless you have evidence that he said that he did those things with guy who was trying to get that socially awkward person to confess to a crime the police will not listen to you. He would have needed to tape him saying those confessions. Love your channel Joel BTW keep up the great work.

[@linguineimpasta]

I thought the same, I was waiting for him to pull his phone out but it never came

[@mojo3318]

I liked all these scary, reddit stories! I'm glad the mother got the help she needed, the man with the tick-borne disease, the victims who almost got kidnapped, and that the guy in his 30s was okay. I'm sorry that he lost an organ! People can be creepy out there. It's great that no one was kidnapped! Also, I passed out during the video because of how tired I was, but I finished it, today.

[@renatatarnawski5974]

I just happened 2 run in2 u Glad u R spreading ur wings MUCH LOVE + APPRECIATION♡♡

[@mleighqs]

Thanks for the vid Joel :)

[@nancynavarro4217]

The love of a parent is something to fear... especially when it comes to protecting their babies.😊❤

[@isaiahhaller5884]

Keep it up joel been watching for about a year or two now and you've helped with my insomnia thanks

[@Capricornmoon8]

Hi Joel! Thank you for another great video! I appreciate your uploads and dedication to your fans

[@sandybrown7739]

Love your work! Big thanks from Oregon!

[@anglerdude136]

Recently I came across your channel and have been binge watching the videos while I work! Thank you and please keep the content coming!

[@IamB3CCA]

Tinder story happened to me sort of while I was in college. Guy from Tinder somehow found me on Facebook and messaged me about “not matching but really thinking I was gorgeous, couldn’t take his eyes off me on campus” or whatever I chewed him out because Facebook is not a dating app and if I were interested I would’ve matched with him. It’s gross because he really only had my first name but tracked me down anyway. It might I’m just be me but I think it’s a huge violation of someone’s boundaries to seek them out like that when there’s a perfectly valid way we could’ve connected if I were interested and the seeing me around on campus comment made me so paranoid 😓 honestly I’m glad I have a mean streak because I worry if I were less hostile, my story could’ve turned out like hers

[@FloWoRatedM]

Stfu. Nobody gives af

[@CB-lb5bp]

When the dad became the hero , I was rooting him on!

[@JustAnotherDerp]

Yay this is the earliest I’ve ever been

[@ShirleeKnott]

congrats! reply also for the algorithm : )

[@eyyitshenny8522]

Have followed you from start, ofc i'll follow your new one! Love from Sweden 🖤

[@louiwasere]

Let's read clips are mental literally so good

[@novabrilliant4510]

I love the bits of wisdom at the end of each video!

[@Leishak-cs5lw]

Love listening to your voice and stories. Excited to add Let’s Read Clips.👌🏽🤓

[@DR_Darkness4]

Love the horror community let’s gooo!

[@cancan2312]

That 2nd story was beyond satisfying.

[@insideafantasy]

I love ur longer videos but I'm happy to support your work, SUBSCRIBED ♡

[@brookeschaum5387]

Thank you for helping me drift off to sleep❤

[@PerlaNera729]

Good on the dad of girl that was dragged by the hair! He did what any decent man should do.

[@adamgonzalez9013]

Gracias hermano mucho gusto Joel

[@deborahyoung1873]

Beat part of my day Joel!!!

[@ariglobalbusinesssolutions1647]

I had such a hard day at work and I finished at 12:20 am😢 this is really appreciated to help me sleep ❤🙏🏾💯

[@melissamoonchild9216]

hang in there

[@ariglobalbusinesssolutions1647]

@@melissamoonchild9216 thank you so much

[@kymberlyn420]

My Dad is definitely my best friend.

[@123kctheboss]

I can totally relate to the young lady with her mom... As an only daughter my mom is in her mid 80's but I have never felt she has been a burden in my life maybe because of culture differences we only have one mother whether they have been good caring or not eventually they will need us so please be kind and supportive ❤

[@avisdcuriel-md4ik]

I subscribed to let's read clips asap👏 I rock with you SirJoel💪😎 Even though I wish they lasted all night🙄🥰☺️ THANKS FOR BEING AWESOME💯🤗

[@bionicmaleficent]

Subbed to new channel within 15 seconds of saying you had a new channel!!!!💜💜💜💜

[@scroopynoopers.]

good.

[@kathiemahoney4261]

That girls dad is a hero. Holy God. I am so glad she is okay & her father came roaring into save her. God bless them both.

[@chopsandtoots]

As soon as I heard the hiking story I was like TICKS. I worked in the veterinary field and we were well informed of all tickborne diseases. They are no joke. Wear bug spray and please use flea/tick preventative on your pets.

[@the4thmusketeer]

My dad still doesn’t know about the SA I went through as a child right under his nose. I’ve healed with therapy, but monsters are very good at hiding who they are and what they do. I don’t blame my dad at all for not seeing it, but I can’t bear to watch his heart break if I told him 20 years later.

[@melissamoonchild9216]

Im so sorry that happened to you Alyssa. Its noble of you to want to protect your father. its poetic in a way, our parents (ideally) shield us from things in our youth; and then as adults we want to shield and protect them.

[@I_am_the_NightmareDream]

My parents didn't care and even later in when I was SA by my own half brother (ignored it) and went 3-5hrs away from home cuz I was actually forced to stay with my mom's step mom and her bio dad for the year. And they took me into the hospital only because a friend I confided to told her mom and her mom got on the phone and begged me to tell my g ma and go to the hospital. Still was never important now if it was my sister my dad would've 🚫 him.... my heart goes out to anyone M or F that has ever even been assaulted in anyway or form.

[@the4thmusketeer]

@@melissamoonchild9216 Thank you, that means a lot. He sacrificed so much as a single dad, and I cherish every moment we have together

[@the4thmusketeer]

@@I_am_the_NightmareDream you should never have had to go through that, and I know how it feels to not be believed. Someone once said that my abuser couldn’t have done it because he was “such a nice man.” Children need to be listened to, but all we can do is ensure that those mistakes are not repeated. I wish you the very best in your healing journey 💕

[@I_am_the_NightmareDream]

@@the4thmusketeer Unfortunately as we all know life and people can be unpredictable. Thank You. You're a strong individual stronger than you think. I'm healing currently getting the proper support ect. Well wishes your way. 🌟

[@magnoliaflower3310]

To the person with the mom that self harms, should put the mother in a hospital and move away. It feels like those couples relationship where one partner self harms to make the other partner stay. You can't live like that. Find your freedom.

[@Screw064]

The saw cutting the guys throat one is such a strange one lol cuz I could understand what happened but I don’t understand how like it could’ve easily been a story of how a guy was his coworker get beheaded at work or sum similar. Life is strange fr

[@tacotimefortwo732]

Missed opportunity to call your second channel Let's Read A Little

[@tarabourgeois5807]

Joel not twerking while reading made me miss the whole of the stories. I was molested when I was a kid and my dad beat the snot out of the guy who did it. He pulled the man out of his car window and pounded him one. My dad cried that day, I never seen him cry before, that was definitely the day that my dad was my hero.

[@johnshoemaker234]

That last story was horrifying!!

[@narelle-creative-arts]

So important the last story for all men, and women please check your parts and if you have a partner and feel anything unusual please encourage them to get checked❤. P.S Shout out to “Danny” 😂😉

[@jacobbowling263]

Joel I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again you are The greatest narrator alive today.

[@Caffeinated_Acrobat]

Darkness Prevails is better and doesn't have the cringe fan base

[@DemetriusDemarcusThe3rd]

Yes jacob, you say this on every video hes posted in the last year. Do you have dementia or something? All of your comments are creepy and the same things over and over again. You would sick Joel dry for free.

[@jacobbowling263]

@@DemetriusDemarcusThe3rd You may not like me saying but I’m going to continue to say it because it’s the truth you don’t have to like it but learn to live with it because as Joel is posting videos on KZbin I’m going to continue to say it doesn’t matter what anyone says.

[@melissamoonchild9216]

David Attenborough is the best narrator alive my friend.

[@jamesandrews8391]

​@@melissamoonchild9216 I don't think he will have a clue who that is Mel.

[@AmericanAmy]

Goodnight 😊

[@ScullyPop]

JoelTingles!

[@zarahsolomon5790]

Love your videos

[@iceteaslive]

thanks for reading my story! im hoping more young girls can hear it and understand the dangers of never really knowing who you are talking to online!

[@claybomia5141]

So close to 1Mill!! 🎉🎉

[@nickma1422]

Peace and love Joel ❤

[@bugsbuni7049]

Congratulations on the million subs 🎉

[@kaijinu]

Ngl, as medically horrific that last story was, I can't help but start laughing at the last few remarks from the OP. Darkly comic and hopeful! 😂

[@graceyoung3771]

Listening to the trauma that one event can have on your life has helped me to realize to not be so hard on myself. My father passed away while my sister and I were still growing up in a time you probably still be blamed for the bad things that happened to you. Thank you for the insight.

[@krismoon3901]

I survived being bitten by multiple ticks, was diagnosed with Lyme Disease, and it took me a while to recover because I was contending with numerous other things at the time, but yeah... Ticks are incredibly terrifying. Take OP's advice. Be careful out there.

[@amylee3531]

Lyme is on of the hardest illnesses to get diagnosed with it seems

[@deshaefromarounthawayricha7324]

Who else is listening to this while cooking?

[@melissamoonchild9216]

not this time but i often do

[@deshaefromarounthawayricha7324]

@@melissamoonchild9216 cool

[@liastorm795]

That dad was peng! I’m glad he got there in time👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@theh.p.lovecraftlunaticasy5186]

GO DAD that beat the guy to a bloody pulp!!!

[@DAsrada]

"Alex": I'll take your friend with us. I have a big enough inexplicable glass box in my basement.

[@themysteriousunknownrevealed]

we need more Ball PSAs, Thanks Let's Read!

[@starmanthelizard4718]

Last story goes for women too. Get checked. It’s weird and scary, but weird and scary with good news is better than pain and the worst outcome. Stay safe out there

[@ladydg28]

you’re voice is so satisfying!🤩😮

[@Cooliofoolio189]

I feel for my man in the last story he just got separated from his plump yesterday 😢 I hope he’s good and having a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹 thank you brother for the advice

[@bombdotcom2168]

Although I learned to fight from a pretty early age, if I'm ever in a bad situation with some sketchy people you best believe I'd be calling my dad. There's nothing scarier than a dad who's after the person who hurt his kid.

[@MatsushiiThisBIG]

Happy for the last guy. Would really like to go for a beer with Danny. 😅

[@tarabourgeois5807]

I finally realized that these are the same stories from the lives.

[@FUJI5AKI]

Thumbnail remind me of the boy from Mr.Beast curing blind people video.

[@ChristusLiberumPDX]

When I heard “82nd Avenue in Portland, Oregon”…yup, checks out!!

[@christracy2144]

You know, what? Sometimes, with these stories, it's hard to think anything apart from "but nothing actually happened". The thing is, last night I watched a TV documentary called "The Darkest Hour". It was about a telecoms worker, complete Average Joe Nobody, who assaulted and murdered three women in the Claremont area of Australia. When they finally caught him about two DECADES later, it was through DNA evidence he had left at the scene of attacks on women years before he escalated to ending his victim's lives. It really showed how small a decision or incident can lead to life altering, or indeed ending, catastrophic contact with a creeper. They can go undetected for so long and who knows how many lives they've affected in that time, where they didn't quite get to carry out their evil intentions because of victim actions or the intervention of another good person. I do wonder how many of these stories were heading in a similar direction and that must be in the thoughts of the person relating their story. The never knowing for sure is both a blessing and a curse.

[@savecatsendpuppymills]

Lord Let’s Read

[@vaunmathers8001]

After an 8 hour shift of working my eyes around a screen plus school after..... its nice to close my eyes and listen in. Before year end 1 million subscribers for you Let's Read and a degree for me. Sounds Good?

[@TheIzyMaster]

Yes. A 23 year old is too old for a newly 18 year old. ESPECIALLY if the 18 year old FEELS that way.