I got a job EXPLORING Caves. This is my SCARIEST Story.

[@FenrirVampire]

dude, believe me, i love both your content and the way you narrate the stories. So dont take this the wrong way when i say that i thank you for choosing a story without rules for a change

[@adr5157]

I came here to say the same thing. With much respect, please slow tf down on the "rules" stories.

[@StarBrained]

I think those of us that regularly listen to creepypastas are burnt out on them, but there’s a new bunch of viewers coming in that love them. Creators can see a lot about trends, so I’m sure there’s a reason. I’ve noticed a lot of channels doing them, so I just skip over those videos

[@M_Alexander]

Yeah, I don't mind the _premise_ of rules stories but not a lot of them are told well. I don't feel like it works when someone is given a literal numbered list and then events play out exactly as written

[@extremeencounter7458]

Same exact sentiment from me, just got done typing a comment regarding it. I hadn’t clicked a Lighthouse video so fast in so long lmao

[@robertgaines-tulsa]

LOL. Yeah, the rules thing has been turned into an overused cliche. "You didn't follow the rule!" It's like I sometimes want to drop kick the rules to the next state.

[@AEInYOU]

These protagonists really need to bring extra batteries

[@lukapetrovic412]

And/or a few glow sticks

[@crystalm4324]

The thing is…. He DID! He packed extra batteries AND a second flashligh. So wtf🤣😱😂. I kept wondering why he didn’t switch to his other flashlight 🔦. It’s a hard rule btw, that you should never enter any cave with less than two flashlights and a head lamp on your helmet. Now if the Author had mentioned that he dropped his backpack in his haste and terror to get away silently….then that would’ve taken care of the flashlight loophole. Editors folks - this what they’re for, not letting this stuff slide.

[@FiresCollide]

Right? It's always "I'm gonna go into a dangerous situation, tell no one where I've gone, and rely on a piece of old equipment with a single battery."

[@MicShay]

First thing I thought when the light flickered, was because he was near the coffins. Know what I mean. So I thought he'd use the flickering as a kind of warning when the family was near, especially when it happened again when he first left coffins and went down tunnel to escape. Like a diy vampire tracking device. Something MacGyver would make eh? Thanks again Lighthouse and author.🧡🙏🏼

[@FiresCollide]

@@MicShay That makes absolutely no sense in the context of the actual story, though. He didn't know the vampires were down there. He'd never been there before. He didn't know vampires existed. He didn't do a thing to the flashlights to rig them. He said right in the story that it was because the batteries were being wonky.

[@DRGreen-ps7eh]

Great story. You and your team are my favorites, youtube and podcasts. I'm an old (74) arthritic hick, and reading/listening is about all I can do well, y'all are a godsend.

[@occupyislam1657]

God bless!

[@TheBrokeDiggerGaming]

45 and broke from the military..i echo your sentiments. Hope you hear another 1000 stories or more.

[@pegallen6983]

@@TheBrokeDiggerGaming Great stories are truly what makes the world go round. I just can't hear enough It's good to know others truly feel the same way. Here's to many more stories 🍹

[@yesterdayitrained]

These stories are alive, and a lifeline. Good wishes to all!

[@lawrencelane1891]

​@TheBrokeDiggerGaming I'm 50, same story, messed up a bit from the military but still working and lighthouse horror is the highlight of the week for me when their stories come out.

[@hennies9509]

Merry Christmas, Lighthouse, and everyone who listens to the stories.

[@Unkdrefinest]

Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@TheTrueUlfhednar]

And a happy new year my friend!

[@yesterdayitrained]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@TheAGNOSTIC_who_YT_CENSORS]

Happy Halloween!🎃🙃

[@MichelaRosato-pl8lz]

​@@TheAGNOSTIC_who_YT_CENSORShappy Easter 🐰🐣🎉

[@cassandrawright2781]

This is giving me all sorts of anxiety!!!! Damn it people!! Stay out of caves and the woods and the forest and space!! Damnit, just stay home and listen to creepypastas. Great narration as always ❤❤❤❤

[@yesterdayitrained]

Good advice- terrified advice, but still good 😂

[@LS-um3zq]

And stop arguing with your gut because you have to satisfy your curiosity!

[@Rio-lw2zj]

My parents gave me a list of rules to survive while home alone. I think there's something evil in these walls

[@vanetruescarystories]

This story had me gripping the edge of my seat. The suspense and eerie details were so vivid, I felt like I was right there with you. This truly sounds like a nightmare come to life

[@suzannec713]

Good to know that I'm not the only one having a panic attack and feeling like I'm in the cave with him! 😂

[@MicShay]

Same here, and I don't usually like these kind of stories (claustrophobia kind), but I was even rewinding as I listened so as to not miss one second. We'll done again Lighthouse.🧡🙏🏼

[@sharibraun2937]

I’m with you all! The anxiety I felt throughout this made it one of my top two stories.

[@micheleharvey3930]

This story had me held spellbound and rapt from the beginning. The inflection and cadence of the narrator was sheer perfection.

[@elainam3892]

Ooh finally a story that isn't a rules one and a vamp one too ❤ you're the best.

[@TheBrendon67]

Very nice indeed.

[@kadoj]

Good stuff. Better than usual, even. And, I've seen a couple others in the comments say this already, but I'm quite happy there wasn't a single darn rule in the whole story. Breath of fresh air, that. Not that I dislike all of the rules based stories, mind you, but good grief there have been far too many of them as of late. Everywhere, just to be clear. Not just this channel. But yeah. A good change of pace, in my humble opinion.

[@Jroc3578]

Yay! I graduated highschool with help from Spelunking. I didn't try very hard or not at all with homework but I tested very well and liked literature. I had to make up my credits with 3 years of summer school, a semester of night school to take advantage of an extra credit for work study program as I had a job, and one correspondence course. I needed one credit. Anything I found in the course selection. Spelunking. Cave exploration. I graduated highschool with one last credit from an online course in Spelunking. True story.

[@dallasquintana9226]

Scary stuff bud. Couldn't go myself, I'd have a heart attack. Too small of spaces in those things. I hope your trips are safe. Happy New Year!

[@FiresCollide]

I love how Stephen's priests are always Irish haha. From the meeting of the priest to the end, it had a bit of a 'Salem's Lot vibe, which I dig.

[@yvettevitacaponigro]

Good evening everyone! Have a great weekend! ✌🏼🙏🏻☃️

[@soulreaver1983]

😊

[@courtneylane7639]

So.glad this is a normal spooky story and not another rules video. Ans this was a good one. Had me on the edge of my seat th minute those coffins opened.

[@barbaramcelfresh2185]

Good Evening Stephen, I love these long stories you really know how to tell a story with your voice. So Thank You.

[@allysonburns6214]

Happy New Year Stephen and all the LHH fans!

[@shroompicn-shrooman]

Yes I love getting notifications from Lighthouse Horror!

[@jorenthar9186]

Cave exploring gives me anxiety. Oddly, this story made me forget about it 😂

[@thebluerose7648]

It terrifies me , especially how at the beginning when he says "the earth swallowed me whole" underground and under the ocean scare me the worst.

[@aaronweaver9751]

Episode One of Buried With Children. Kudos for the narrator and author 🎉🎉🎉

[@adahowlett8350]

Thanks for an Excellent story, and an Awesome narration. Loved it!! ❤❤❤

[@ThreeOne2]

This was the best vampire story I’ve heard on KZbin platform, best story period in quite a while. Good Work.

[@soulreaver1983]

Happy Holidays Lighthouse and everyone!🙂🌲

[@Allie_phelps]

Happy Holidays. Hope you and your family has a very happy, healthy holiday

[@thehutch7728]

Happy holidays to you as well!

[@soulreaver1983]

​@@Allie_phelps🙂👍🏻

[@soulreaver1983]

​@@thehutch7728🙂👍🏻

[@mechanism1]

Finally, a story without rules 😭

[@ConservativeSatanist666]

Glad it's not just me..

[@nemesisismyfriend3664]

Agreed. They are ok, but I want other stories as well.

[@Lordhypnos999]

Have been subscribed since he has around 25k subs and loved every story. Once he started spamming the rules story I couldn’t listen to him anymore

[@NightFallFrights114]

(10:10): Jack, your ability to convey fear and excitement in your storytelling is unmatched. I can't wait to see where your next adventure takes you!

[@maryannebphillips9124]

That was an excellent story!

[@janeh1431]

Well, that was absolutely horrifying. Thank you for the fabulous narration and great story. 😊

[@chrisfitch4463]

That was a good story Steven. Thank you for sharing. I appreciate all you do to get these stories to us. 💖💖💖

[@Thebroke.n.farmgirl]

What a great story. You are a master at telling these Stephen. Thank you.

[@CKlegion7272]

I'll save this one for a bit later. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@elkelewtschuk9894]

Your storytelling is hitting a new creepy. Happy New Year all.

[@GreenGoddess4200]

Thank you, Stephen. I have been waiting on this all day.

[@Lowang_Productions]

This is a really good one ! Thanks Stephen !!

[@lisar7630]

Great story love the vampires theme. Thank you.

[@lorraineselby]

Love both your channels. This was a very enthralling story. Thank you Stephen 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@arnehusby1420]

This was a really scary story. I am a fan of your stories and wish you a happy new year. Greetings from the cold and dark Norway.

[@josephfenech9037]

Amazing content as always Stephen! Especially love the longer stories. Keep up the great work! :)

[@caffiend554]

Went on a boat ride in a cave in TN. Caves are weird and creepy. Spelunking is not for me. Nope. Nope. Nope.

[@MichelaRosato-pl8lz]

45 min story!!!! Nothing about wrapping, unwrapping 🎄🎁🦌 Just peace & quite❤❤🎉

[@stewartlow2664]

Laid in bed listening trying to drift off to sleep,I sleep with my rosary around my wrist and the crucifix in my hand always it’s like a security blanket for me, the heebie jeebies I felt when it came up in this story gave me an instant sweat 😳 had to calm myself by thinking we’ll at least I’m prepared should this ever be me 😂

[@darkangel6742]

Ugh these cave, whether it be aboveground or ocean caves, creepy me out... You're killing me, Stephen, lol .. great upload! Have an awesome night everyone!!

[@jasonalba5768]

I love your content. Please never stop. I like listening when im falling asleep 😊 it's great, thanks, man.

[@Akjk-c3z]

This is why I’m subbed to lighthouse horror they don’t disappoint

[@gregg4600]

We love your Classic style Stephen!! Encore!

[@lawrencelane1891]

This gotta be added to the vampire scary playlist you have. It was great.

[@warzonejim61]

Thankyou lighthouse, so nice to hear non rule based story. You can tell alot of effort was put into this one 😊

[@sydneyrose6455]

Dang it. When he mentioned a wooden box, my first thought was 😆 pirate treasure! But then he mentioned it was a coffin. I get that it’s sometimes normal for caves to be grave sites or ritualistic burial grounds but dang. It probably could’ve been some other stolen treasures or money from cowboys and others.

[@James-o4l]

They were vampires

[@sydneyrose6455]

@ I know I finally finished listening to it just a moment ago. Makes me wonder why he decided to open the coffins in the first place. Grave robbing?

[@choppsticc]

@@sydneyrose6455because that’s what you do when you find random coffins just sitting in a cave where there aren’t supposed to be any, especially just sitting out in the open in the cave lol. You open them.

[@biadefaturiyele8600]

Nice one thanks

[@yesterdayitrained]

@@sydneyrose6455 Dude explained in the story- curiosity.

[@FONEternal]

Love it. Finally got to go do some legit caving this past summer and was instantly hooked. Such an awe inspiring experience. Until you run into the vampire children

[@main9087]

The vampire children are alright, it's the crawlers you should watch out for!

[@valerieabney7966]

I love all of the stories! Rules or no rules! You ARE the BEST story teller of all time!!!!!

[@redspec01]

Coffins in the depth of a cave system? Reminds me of a previous story Lighthouse Horror had done a few years ago!

[@kakishisfriend1126]

Was it the one with the old feral vampire at the bottom of the ladder in the cave system? I think they were park rangers and it was a new one and the old ranger that got eaten

[@redspec01]

Ah! There are two of them then, there was also the one where the family owned a motel and had relatives who were vampires.

[@mockgothgurl]

Ooooh...this was a terrificly creepy story! Loved it!

[@Palladian-1881]

You'd sure think they'd've believed Jack at the gas station

[@ctrlaltdel138]

I'dn't believe it's possible to use multiple contractions scrunched up together. I'm'vein' a blast. I suspect it'sn't always goin' to be helpful. You'd'n't want it spiraling out of control wher'we'd've lost too much of the meaning.

[@JonathanCrider]

FWIW, I really like the Lighthouse idea. I can listen to these stories in the background as I'm doing other things, but when the story ends, and it's time to check the current "occupancy" of the Lighthouse, I can't help but switch back to see if any of the characters made the cut. I hope that you'll keep it up - I know you can only do so with your own stories, but please keep at it when you can.

[@FayeObryant6640]

Excellent story!!! Very well orated, a story that keeps the listener waiting and wanting more. Thank you

[@patrickchavez3848]

Awesome story, I was hoping it would be something other then a cross or silver that saved him. Like maybe they're not just extraordinarily allergic to sunlight but ALL light where even a flashlight or for our friends across the pond a torch would burn their skin! That would have been awesome! 😊

[@blwolz8772]

That was a great story. And your narration was so believable. I felt your fear. Thanks for all the work you put into the stories. Your the man. I rarely listen to anyone else anymore.

[@jenniferallen6205]

Amazing i love the stories like this ... thank you ❤️

[@leneecasteel2541]

Hi Stephen!! I hope you and all your horror fans had a very merry Christmas! Wishes to everyone for a Happy New Year! I love vampire stories ❤️ , thank you Stephen. Good ones are few and far between, this one is a good one!

[@AmilyseLee]

I agree with you, from that story over on your other channel; cave exploration terrifies me more than spiders. And I dislike spiders very strongly, with extreme irrational prejudice. 😮

[@Unkdrefinest]

What a great story keep them coming, Stephen.

[@robinbradley43]

Loved the story! I'd love to hear a continuation... maybe expanding on the rise a little further

[@jessf.9759]

LH always delivers. Thanks man!!

[@suzannec713]

It's been a while since a story gave me a panic attack and a sense of claustrophobia at the same time...well done!!👏🏽👏🏽 Felt like I was in the cave and unprepared with him!

[@susanbutler2542]

Thank you very much❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SandiL-]

Your narration and animation is amazing! Another fascinating story. Thank you for your hard work producing this video for us.

[@memyselfandyourcat799]

So many Jacks in these stories. From smiling to Townsend.

[@Savage_Furya_1312]

Great story! Thanks for sharing it with us! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Much love from SWLA 💚😘

[@theninjacalledbasilisk7770]

I loooove this story!!

[@TheFaceofRebellion]

This one was really good, man. I listen to these to go to sleep, and here I am at 11:27 staying awake for the whole thing.

[@deadham5tr740]

The Lighthouse Keeper of Horror is back with another creepy tale to get your goosebumps tingling…. Try listening to this one in the dark. See if you can get through the whole story without turning on the lights! ☠️👹👻🤡

[@chrisfitch4463]

I always listen in the dark. Best way 🤣😂🤣

[@AzraelScott]

Just as I was about to take a nap. Perfect timing!

[@mrsjade69]

I love ur stories and u need to make more I like them scary and more horror 😮😮😮😮 that is better

[@tracytalks1217]

This was a great story!!!!!! Well done

[@chanidekock1107]

Happy New Year, Stephen. Thank you for all the great stories and entertainment. All the best for 2025.📖👻

[@connied1192]

2005 The Descent is the scariest movie because I HATE Caves. Only thing worse are underwater caves. 😒

[@I_Love_DogsToooMuch]

Ooo definitely going to watch that movie then lol

[@Hyde472]

I didn't hate caves. I liked going to them. Then I watched that same movie. Haven't been in a cave since.

[@Dragonlady61]

I ABSOLUTELY 💯 LOVE ALL your content 💕 ❤️ Thank you for all your hard work 💜 ❤️ 💙

[@dantesombra9463]

That background music at 35:20 goes hard every time Stephen uses it for a story 👻

[@sentimientos84]

I enjoy your videos so much is a good thing to listen to when your doing chores

[@faenare]

nooooo, I just missed catching this live....oh well now to listen my favorite creepy story teller.🥰🥰😎😎

[@hassankhurshid6063]

Good job narrating. It was really good. Great departure from the usual rulestories.

[@dantekinkade8765]

good to see that good is catching up to evil.

[@bentstrider]

Awesome. Of course I could picture a side blurb on the news site; " Local armory reports theft of plastic explosives. BATFE baffled."

[@kentworch]

Thank you Stephen for another awesome pasta. Top notch work as always, and definitely loved this one. Thank you for making my night. 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@robertshekels131]

Great story. I had a “friend” experience something similar many years ago. Since “he”was smart enough to know that he would never be believed and couldn’t in good conscience just do nothing, “he” was also smart enough to know that fire cleanses all. Luckily for “him”, setting up a Lair in an abandoned Tobacco warehouse isn’t a very smart move and made for ending this particular threat a quick and relatively easy task to complete.

[@ctrlaltdel138]

The use of quotes in this fashion usually denotes sarcasm or irony. So are you saying this person is not a friend and not male?

[@yiquitipr1627]

These are the type of stones that I like thank you so much

[@normaemanuel4975]

That was spooky as hell! Thank you!!

[@almira4130]

I love vampire stories. Glad it's not about rules.

[@amandaofhouserobinson6707]

Hell yea ! Thanks Steven!

[@SelfHelp.Guardian]

Not to stir a frenzy, but in my opinion and it's simply an opinion is what sets Lighthouse apart from other narrative creators on this platform. I love the stories with rules when they're done by him, you, lighthouse. You're emotional storytelling and the descriptive suspense building.... It's perfection. Yes, it's nice to have variety but honestly... Lighthouse and the rule stories .... No one can do it like you. Bringing light to the fundamentals of why keepers of the supernatural world exist... How to survive and remain sane in the insanity beyond comprehension. Blessings be onto you, Light. Cheers. Sage of Sacred Light Ps. I would love to collaborate on a story sometime. Just because you 'can' doesn't mean you 'should', but just because you 'can't doesn't mean you shouldn't.- Moonphyre

[@TENZEN._.]

Stephen & team, THANK YOU for a BRILLIANT TALE! You all do OUTSTANDING WORK! 💎⚡️🌊🕳️🗿👊😎🗿🕳️🌊⚡️💎

[@ConservativeSatanist666]

I have an entire folder of cave exploring gone wrong.. as much as I hate claustrophobic spaces it's perfect for eating too lol *Except for the one episode where they were caving and got stuck with mosquitoes. That one kind of bothered me😅

[@sysop224]

Great story Stephen, thank you.

[@jeffn4836]

Hey, it’s not a rules story. A Christmas miracle

[@jayceec3539]

That was a well written,great story!

[@JUSTICEshsyedZaC]

Absolutely 💯 fantastic 👏 👌 👍 😀 🙌

[@elizabethhutton8189]

That was such a great story! Thank you ❤

[@Malewa15]

That was amazing

[@stephaniereynolds361]

Was on the edge of my seat the whole time but why do I need real closure on these stories? Endings like that just cause my anxiety to be even worse

[@BenSS3]

Awesome story, love your second channel, btw.

[@Madison-qd9qt]

Great job!! I must say, your pacing is perfect. Your earlier work is a bit rushed (in my opinion), but the last year or two, perfection ❤

[@RoseGirl1192]

I love all the rules stories, they are my favorite. But this one was supremely creepy!!

[@florencemccann6030]

Don't get me wrong I'm happy our caver made it out alive but come on he basically rang the dinner bell when he opened up every single coffin he saw!!! 🤨 Who in they're right mind would see 4 coffins and think humm let's open them, especially if they're in a cave! Anyway fantastic story had me from the start, and as always Stephen loved loved loved the voices there's NO one else who can narrate a story as great as you.👍👍👍