I Work at a School for Monsters. There's a Strange List of RULES.

[@traweigand4013]

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to everyone!

[@soulreaver1983]

Thanks 😊

[@L.E.Ellison]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to You Too!!!❤❤❤and thanks friend! The world needs more like You! Seriously! ❤❤❤

[@taebundy658]

🎄🌟HAPPY HOLIDAYS🌟🎄

[@LukeCummins-y4e]

Merry Christmas

[@LukeCummins-y4e]

@@L.E.Ellisonmerry Christmas

[@hazeltifiaeh6196]

This is cute! It should be a series. Every chapter something goes wrong kind of thing.

[@r.s.bystander8913]

SERIES!!!❤

[@aboveaveragegaming5503]

def deserves a series yeah

[@pineholekoyote9576]

Completely agree ❤❤

[@hunnybeezm1338]

I concur!!

[@tamniyahaseeri5936]

Agree!!!👏🏽

[@BloodMoonVA]

I know its a scary horror story, but I love this type of stories - where monsters, even their kids, are just more kind and genuine than some humans would be. Its an intruiging story . Steven you made my day with this! Also hell yeah! Fred made it into Lighthouse! And Nova is a pure sweetheart! I am interested in whats the lore of Mortimor and Iris could be as well

[@Vortexbatt]

I ABSOLUTELY ADORED THIS STORY, i really hope you expand on these characters!!! I got so connected to them and they are so unique and cool!! Nova is my favorite, she is such a cool character in concept!!!

[@guillermocolivares4027]

The Nightshade Academy should be made into a series. Lots of interesting possibilities with the characters. The kids too. There could be scary and funny adventures. 😊

[@petermclennan5638]

What I really liked about this story was, every so often you would say a line which actually sounded like a personal comment made by you about the story, the way you do when you read the stories on your Lighthouse channel. Keep up the good work you do and you will always have at least one listener. 😁.

[@normallgirl]

I love when the story has humorous bits here and there! One moment I'm listening intently and feeling a bit on edge, and then the next I'm chuckling. Merry Christmas to everyone in this wonderful community! Many thanks to Stephen as always!

[@wishflowerhill5068]

Your incredible skill for giving each character their own voice has reached a new high with this one! I especially loved your choice for Mortimer. Oh my goodness, I didn't realize you had written this one! So much potential for continuing the story, too. I hope we get to hear more of your writing; I would love to see how the students develop, especially Nova. 😊

[@rachelthomas7976]

I love how Tic Tac keeps showing up. My favorite character is definitely Fred. Merry Christmas Stephen.

[@shaereub4450]

Was Fred in the last gas station story?

[@yesterdayitrained]

@@shaereub4450 I think that was a different Fred 😂

[@youkstheonly]

Fred's dead

[@tamniyahaseeri5936]

Merry Christmas 🎄 . Mortimer is my favourite character I love how he knows everything and knows everyone’s ability and just acts like everything is fine.😂 also his voice makes me love him even more

[@yesterdayitrained]

Absolutely loved this! The voices, the creatures, the humor. I knew the children would be grateful, and tug on Mercer’s heart. Thank you

[@1anastudent]

Fun story. Well narrated. I especially enjoyed the werewolf teacher being the most normal of the bunch

[@michaelchavez6016]

This is probably the best creepypasta that I've heard in a very long time. Creepypasta has been one of the only things that have helped me deal with my PTSD . I've been in a bad way and stories like this is a silver lining if I ever did see it. I'm actually kinda looking forward to Christmas now. Thank you again.

[@benjaminmujakovic2664]

Hope you had a great xmas 🎄

[@nancygarrett0000]

LOL....can you even imagine if this was your first day at a new job? Story had me listening to every word...love it! Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work!

[@JessicaCooksey]

I love Fred, but Nova stole my heart!! Nova also happens to be my 1st grand babies name 😁

[@Tabbs909]

So weird, my niece just had baby I think she is two weeks now and her name is Nova as well. ☺️

[@sethjaycox4357]

What a badass story. There needs to be a part 2 my friend. The comedy in his stories is something else. Hands down on my top 3. ❤😂😮😊❤

[@FiresCollide]

I heard Mortimer's voice, immediately thought of Pedro Pascal's SNL sketch where he wakes up in the hospital from a coma, and I can't unhear it now. This is great.

[@L.E.Ellison]

Lol I can't unease Stephen's voice imitations! Lmao!!!

[@datpanda4940]

“They sae de eyes are de windows to de soul. Your eyes, dey tell meh, you’re reckless. You are, aren’t you?” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thecassandraeffectvsperilo6754]

To me Mortimer sounds like a cross between The Count off Sesame Street AND Tommy Wiseau 😂

[@rj3892]

This made it so much more fun, thank you!!

[@jessebergeron578]

Haha yeah lumpy space princess

[@Kb-gh2rk]

Wait. I’m sorry. I had to leave a third comment. Stephen, you wrote this?! This is so good. Holy smokes. I feel like this video took me through such a journey start to finish and learning that you wrote this was part of it at the end there. Phenomenal work. Truly. You’ve got a hell of a gift.

[@nandiclaasen5732]

Wholeheartedly AGREE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Kageoni187]

Merry Christmas, loved it. It felt really grounded. Just enough descriptive information to picture the characters without over explanation. Was very smooth making it feel like everything just made sense and was supposed to that way.

[@stepheniemarrs4003]

Loved them all but the lead character dry sense of humor made me giggle out loud multiple times! Mortimer’s accent was perfect! Really enjoyed this story!!

[@Savage_Furya_1312]

Just came from the stories on Lighthouse! Was excited to see this notification for this one...and it's over an hour!😊 Yay🎉 Thank you for all your hard work between the 2 channels! Much love from SWLA 💚😘 Edit: This is an absolutely amazing story! Love Mortimer's voice!

[@zyphier]

Loved this story. Though if a teacher can only request help on their first time I do wonder how Mr. Mercer will recover kids on a second or third time, as apparently he is the only mere human present.

[@Lowang_Productions]

Instead of " Emergency Contact " the job application has " Next of Kin " on it Lol Merry Christmas to all and Thanks Stephen for the awesome story !!

[@StoicismDigest]

It's a hint this isnt an average job I think to prepare for whats coming.

[@1sgooden]

It is easy to tell when you are writing. This was amazing! You are a gifted writer and storyteller. The main character is my favorite. The internal dialogue flows and made me smile…and nod…lol. Thank you for this. Happy holidays!

[@ComplexJonez45234]

I like that fact this story had a funny moments. I love when Fred jump into the monsters mouth I couldn't stop laughing.

[@HamadAlMutairi97]

Video uploaded 3 hours before my night shift ends, life is good!

[@katemarr1984]

And BOOM! My bedtime story tonight. Thank you Stephen!

[@Screwball70]

Storytelling is most definitely an artform, an artform that Steven has most definitely mastered. Oh and MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL & A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR

[@ricardocarmona5210]

Well said. 👍

[@cindymcgee6156]

Fred is the best! Saving the new teacher on day 1. Merry Christmas!

[@frankzajac3158]

OK, this one was really good! I listen to all the new stories, but this one, I really did enjoy. I didn't even mind the hour-long vid. I would have loved to see more visual narrations of all the different kids and characters, now that would have been perfect. Well done.

[@kimsloan4652]

Thank you, Merry Christmas 🎄 and Happy New Year 🎊 to you and yours Stephen!

[@Wraice619]

Ok now that was definitely a fun one. Fred obviously got a lot of time to shine, but I really liked Mortimer too, especially your voice for him. I'm also very curious about Iris. A part of me really wants to see what she might do. All in all it was a hell of a story. I was even getting choked up at the kids thanking him at the end. I really want to hear more of this. ❤

[@Kb-gh2rk]

This is the only time Ive heard you do a character voice and thought “huh, and that’s the voice he went with? Interesting”. Haha can’t wait to finish this one. Ole Morty almost took me out of it with that voice though. Thanks for the chuckle Stephen. ☺️

[@arbiteramon]

Only about half way in and already i need a part 2. Happy holiday Steven, hope you have a good one!

[@shrug_shrugsly]

I loved exponentially loved your characters. I groaned at the beginning, thinking I'd clicked for unique monsters and was only getting vampires and werewolves. Oooooh the beautiful students you created. More than I hoped for, and I'm a high-maintenance hoper. Truly deliciously brilliant

[@Drago-rk1kp]

Gotta love these stories

[@GarryDKing]

the Mortimer accent is just too funny to me, it kinda sounds like when the nature youtuber ZeFrank does "creepy dave" the vulture.

[@MrClarissacain]

Yes! Thank you! It felt familiar but I couldn't place it.

[@Dumpsterfiregrace]

Yes! That with a little bit of Borat!! 😂😂😂

[@kwilliams2319]

That was an absolute delight! The characters were all so fun and interesting!! I'd love to see this series continue; I need more of this Academy and its antics!

[@rebeccacardy6070]

Thanks for helping me wrap gifts! Btw ...Fred all the way!!!!

[@soulreaver1983]

Many thanks for all these amazing video's throughout 2024 Stephen. Happy Christmas to you and everyone here!🙂🌲

[@Fiona2254]

This one is really good! I think my favorite is Fred!

[@99duval]

Mine too..lol

[@1anastudent]

It would have been nice if ol sarge was in the story somewhere. The headless officer might be good too

[@petermclennan5638]

So how long did it take you to type out all of those patrons names Stephen? Merry Christmas to you, all of your team, and to everyone who is a fan of yours. Your 2 KZbin channels plus a few other Creepypasta channels are what keep me going and stop me from watching TV, and for that, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Once again, Happy Christmas, and a marvellous new year. 😁👍.

[@stevesnyder4384]

I’m soooooooo addicted to these spooky stories. Thanks Stephen for all you do.

[@blessyie643]

This is so wholesome and cute, I like how despite being magical in their own right, swearing is still from the devil 😂

[@TheRetartidMunkee]

You wrote this?? hell yeah man looking forward to the next installment - there is going to be another installment right?

[@unidentified609]

oh yay an hour vid!

[@vivithefox6697]

I really want to hear part 2! And Fred was awesome 😎 he is my favorite especially since he seems like a genuine teacher and doesn't harm his colleagues despite his hunger. He takes his job seriously 😮 what class goes he teach? It would be funny if he was the pe teacher 😂

[@yvettevitacaponigro]

Thank you for sharing this story with us! Merry Christmas Everyone! ❄️☃️🎄✌🏼

[@lacylaizure6540]

That was a good one, and it made me laugh. I needed that. Thanks.

[@ricardocarmona5210]

Not only is this story award warthey. So is the narrating. 🕺

[@kperkins3572]

Merry Christmas, Steven ❤ This was a great story. I'd love to hear a part 2 even..

[@violetrose8268]

I was thinking that Mr. Mercer was going to choose the werewolf. He seemed friendly and reliable. 🤣🤣 This was an awesome story! Fun to listen to while studying.

[@mary-janereallynotsarah684]

We need another story with Lyle. And another with Iris!

[@DeanDraxon8752]

He probably would have, had Fred not shown up at a convenient time lol

[@jordenmauck6848]

I really hope you add a part 2 for this one. I loved the characters, and would throughly enjoy listening to a series. Well done!

[@wendycregan2147]

I LOVED THIS SOO MUCH!!! I really adore & vibe with the teacher with supernatural/ monster students & them having a bond with OP.

[@Cat-Tiger-Taegi-Cult]

Thank you and Merry Christmas 🎄 Tictak was a worthy addition he fit right in, the bribe of a breath mint for help in finding the children cracked me up. Great story as usual, I'm so glad I found lighthouse it's so entertaining.

[@mr.morden666]

Please, make this an ongoing series. It's brilliant.

[@Tekisasubakani]

As others have said, please turn this into a series. This was fantastic. Merry Christmas!

[@frosty9442]

These humorous stories are almost as good as the creepy ones! I appreciate the switch up every now and then.

[@nandiclaasen5732]

I have no Idea what accent Mortimer has, but I absolutely freaking LOVE IT!!!!! I will probably listen to this story 5 times just to hear him speak! Love love love your story readings, and your chanel, thank you so so much

[@nandiclaasen5732]

Oh and Merry Christmas and a happy new year, to you and everyone here

[@natec5477]

Great story and really liked the heart warming ending.

[@pyner0s496]

Absolutely love the added visuals... set you apart from so many others

[@karishmasinha4686]

When you are too busy and tired to listen to lighthouse, then the holiday finally settles, you have two whole episodes to listen to..one over an hour long. Who needs Santa when you have Lighthouse! Thank you and happy holidays

[@sbsstorytelling]

Loved this story. Thanks, Stephen. Love, love, loved the characters!

[@GastoneMcKraken]

Thanks for goin back to the ol skool bro. You and these types of stories are why I started listening to creepypasta. Always appreciate u and whatever u decide to do including the other stations. Happy holidays 🎄!

[@SheenaReine]

the moira rose-esque voice of the vampire is sending me 😂

[@Zephyr6656]

I can't finish it, I'm deceased

[@specialservicesequipment393]

This is great, make it a series. Love to see teamups between the hero and Mr Lyle, also maybe some flirting with Irish.

[@AlexvndriaVonKelly]

You’re my favorite story teller, and I’m blown away at your writing. Please don’t ever stop. You bring joy to so many of us. My favorite was Fred and storm cloud girl. Merry Christmas.

[@TENZEN._.]

Thank you STEPHEN & TEAM! This is FANTASTIC! 🔥🌊⚡️💎😈🗿👊😎🗿😈💎⚡️🌊🔥

[@soulreaver1983]

:D

[@TENZEN._.]

@ 👊😁

[@nancyM1313-Boo]

💫🎅🎄💫

[@TENZEN._.]

@ 💙🎁🎄🔥🗿👊😄🗿🔥🎄🎁💙

[@nancyM1313-Boo]

@@TENZEN._. 🎅❤🎄

[@ashleylove4243]

This was an absolute blast of a story, friend. I seriously enjoyed the characters and the drama. Fred is def a beast tho 😁! Love Nova and glass boy. This should totally be a series...plz ❤

[@nitalowrey5021]

What a sweet story. I loved it. I'm partial to Fred also. Thank you Steven and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@Zhimal]

This was such a WHOLESOME story!! loved it so damn much.❤

[@cletewashington692]

This was an amazing story by far!!! I have 3 daughters and our family kinda has that "Addams Family" vibe so the interaction with the protagonist and the kids really got me. Would love to hear this be a series of stories. Really want to know what happens after his first month at the Nightshade Institute. Thank you again!

[@HawkMcBlade]

This was really fun, and don't leave us hanging too long for a sequel- Fred is the GOAT and hope you had a Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!

[@Kb-gh2rk]

This was such a fun ride. The characters, the voices, the story, everything. I actually audibly laughed to myself whilst lying in bed like an idiot while Fred was being introduced and then later eaten 😂. Bless Fred. What a good sport. Thank you for treating us with such a long, wonderful story. Merry Christmas LH. Don’t let the elves nibble your toes. Thanks for another great year of spooky tales ❤. We collectively owe ya one for our insomnia treatment.

[@Spike-sk7ql]

I see a new video from Lighthouse Horror, I click Like before the video even begins. I already know its gonna be a banger. Merry Christmas, Stephen.

[@writerhtb]

Not sure who my favorite character is...but I LOVE Mortimer's voice!

[@alistairogilvy7696]

New Lighthouse 😁👍 Merry Christmas, Stephen 😁

[@-GuessMyName]

Agreed; Fred was pretty darn cool! Thanks for the extremely amusing tale, and happy holidays!

[@RREDROSES23]

Please continue this storyline 🙏🏻🙏🏻 it has so many possibilities!!

[@tiffanymason2945]

This is my favorite KZbin creepy stories account story in a long long while. Well done. I kinda love Fred.

[@kelseyfoster1240]

Only a few minutes in and I completely adore this. Mortimer’s voice is making me laugh out loud. Amazing.

[@MyrdinAnnoth]

Hilarious story, well written and executed. I liked the main character the most. When MC said "thats all from me tonight, I am going home and never comming back... But sir, its only lunch time ?" I actually laughed out loud. Would like to see a follow up story to this with more shenanigans happening to our "just roll with it" MC.

[@heathercaldwell3734]

This by far is one of your best stories, not saying that all your other ones weren’t good, they all are but you really knocked it out of the ball park with this one, you’re an amazing story teller, Love your writing, keep them coming !!!! Can’t wait for the next one.

[@angiegonyea3990]

This was such a great story . I love how it shows that u can never ever judge someone or something because of the way they look . I'm glad ur getting back into writing some of the story ... I can't pick a favorite... TY for all ur stories

[@SunnyH-di8bh]

Thank you! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[@Karma4All-]

You would make a fantastic Teacher. Your interactions and humor with the children are what children need and what they respond to. Very well written and performed. Happy New Year to our lighthouse. 🎉

[@brandij5866]

The stories you write and narrate are the absolute BEST!

[@tiffanymints215]

Excellent!! Sounds like the pilot episode to an exciting new series of stories about the Nightshade Institute!

[@itSiFicial]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Stephen! I LOVED this one a lot. I hope it’ll become a series. Fred was definitely the MVP in this one… definitely my favorite! ❤️

[@jnokomis]

Love how you added the crow from the true story channel. Also Fred rocks

[@dragonback6075]

Brilliant, simply Brilliant 👏 Please can we have more of this fantastic story 🙏

[@country-m1]

So this school must be in the same town as that Short story about the crow who protects the people especially the children, This is why the crow took the Tic Tac because the towns people leaves Tic Tacs out for him to show appreciation.

[@mosespray4510]

This story is everything I love in a spooky tale. I hope there are many more chapters in Mr Mercer's adventures at the Nightshade Academy. And as Mr Mercer said himself, good storytelling is an art; one you seem to have mastered.

[@juliahernandez3392]

Love love love this!! It should be a series. I would listen to it all day everyday! Keep up the good work

[@jenniferallen6205]

Loved the story ... very happy you're writing agan Yes Fred was great Thank you

[@nandiclaasen5732]

WOW WOW WOW! This story blew my socks off! I hope there is more to come! I loved all of the characters! I REALLY hope this turns into a series! This is for sure a “listen to again and again” type of story. You are very talented Sir!

[@punk2pasture]

This was a beautiful and heartwarming story. I really hope we get to hear about more of this class's adventures, maybe a field trip or a mean old pastor who bans dancing within the county limits so the teacher has to find something suitable in the county over because gosh dangit, these kids just wanna kick off their Sunday shoes cut loose, footloose.

[@jodijohnson5052]

Oh plz!! More more!!! That was one of the best I have heard in awhile. Love to you and yours ❤️

[@mitchdassonville529]

either a continuation to this or a series would be great to see