"I Was A Small Town Sheriff. There's One Story I Never Tell" | Creepypasta | Scary Story

[@reservoirfrogs2177]

Thanks for reading my story man, you did fantastic and I'm glad you felt it was worth the effort to make.

[@LighthouseHorror]

My pleasure! Thank you for allowing me to - I really enjoyed this one!

[@unicornwithagun2562]

@@LighthouseHorror I Just started watching your channel and i love it

[@LighthouseHorror]

@@unicornwithagun2562 I appreciate it!

[@Adam-118]

Hey man that was good

[@kimmystewart6959]

Keep writing! Because you have something very good here.

[@monicagloria3627]

Have you ever read or heard a story that not only tells the story, but weaves a tale. Using words to paint a picture, creating an almost melodic snare that captures your imagination...slowly, the narrator uses the author's carefully balanced words to capture the audience's attention and instill fear. This is one of those rare gems. Well done.

[@LighthouseHorror]

Thank you for the kindness Monica!

[@valentinfranco4528]

My power went out for three seconds while listening. Had a mini heart attack. That's how I know your a good narrator.

[@Lizzard320]

My brain during daytime when listening to these stories: "oh what a great story. It's just fiction!" My brain just about to fall asleep: "or is it... 👀"

[@LinktheHylianChampion117]

ikr xD but honestly... I will not sleep whatsoever, and I have several horses >>;

[@cosnaut9140]

Love, love, love this reader's voice. He makes these stories truly come alive for me.

[@anthonyarcanumsanctumregnu9551]

Lighthouse is Hitting that 80K after 100K these channels seem to really start climbing in numbers quickly, must the the algorithm that everyone speaks about. I hear the checks get really Big after 300K. Like really really Big

[@niq012]

I'm not one for such commentary. But I must ask, why you took the effort (and yes I see the irony) to try shade this man's obvious greatness. He puts in the works bruuu! He will REACH.

[@rescuehamster1734]

I'm listening to a playlist of creepypastas while at work and the story I listened to right before this one was Mr. Creeps' reading of this very story. Quite the amusing coincidence.

[@leekendall7155]

Wow LH this was so good man. I love the ambiguity of the creature and the blood lust that drove it. Definitely one of the more grisly ones and they are my favorite. Thank you so much for finding yet another awesome story that was very well written . Of course your narration was amazing as always but never taken for granted. Well done both author and yourself, I'm off to listen through again .

[@reservoirfrogs2177]

Author here! Thanks for feedback, I'm glad you enjoyed it and I hope to write more and better stories soon.

[@thelettucescreams2494]

I wasnt expecting that at the end lol! Loved the story, and great narration of it!

[@Steven.Stovall]

@Lighthouse Horror you *REALLY* get into your narrations. It makes the story that much better.

[@TheChristianTaoist]

My favorite guy, never lets me down. Thanks Lighthouse. Sometimes, you're a real lifesaver.

[@yllim3170]

part 141 of thanking the lighthouse horror for his constant uploads

[@Bigfoot_With_Internet_Access]

Some small town sheriffs never tell the story about the time they saw me

[@alicefly3198]

You bigfoots have scary lawyers, nobody wants you going into litigate mode.

[@fate_clotho9596]

Although I've heard of your visits to some Utah canyons!😂💜

[@lindaarrington9397]

Lol I thought it was my brother

[@TENZEN._.]

I seriously love the varied buffet of horror you bless our ears with! Thank you Stephen & writer!

[@nancyM1313]

😁 hi Tenzen

[@TENZEN._.]

@@nancyM1313 Hi, Nancy! 😁

[@rishabhyadav3137]

@@TENZEN._. you guys know each other?

[@TENZEN._.]

@@rishabhyadav3137 just from here.

[@renatoquezada4173]

man i live everyday waiting for your stories xd

[@MySomberNights]

... “Theres one story I never tell...” : *proceeds to tell that story*

[@LighthouseHorror]

lol

[@whythelongface64]

" There's one story I never tell So basically there was this black guy... *Porcine squealing* "

[@MySomberNights]

@@whythelongface64 😬🥴🤣

[@Michellee970]

Oooo! I'm going to listen to this while I shower! Thank you, Lighthouse Horror!

[@Digitizeddragon]

Just did the same thing

[@valentinfranco4528]

Listening to it while it is raining really sets the mood as well.

[@dereks_island]

Well my friend, now you've gone and done it. I was already jaded to an extent with the stories and narrators I'd listen to. Your attention to detail(inflection of voice, cadence when speaking, music, background images to name a few), but the effort you obviously out in on a daily has only have it harder to let certain things slide. I thank you for your effort. Although it's made it harder to settle with stories, you've made me and so many others spoiled. Thanks again

[@LighthouseHorror]

Hey thank you for all the encouragement Derek! I hope you're doing well!

[@dereks_island]

@@LighthouseHorror just to be safe. I reread my comment. I meant your excellent work has made q few others stories lacking. Not yours. Just wanted to make sure i made that clear. Didn't want you to think for a second i was talking about you. Sorry if I'm being a nerd. My comment looked open ended

[@MenatllyIllEngineer]

The creature makes me think of the Leshy, which is a demon-god tree spirit thing that protects forests and the creatures in them. Sounds like the guy who went after the hikers pissed it off

[@Bluesit32]

It's a bit...far from its home, isn't it? More Eastern European, isn't it?

[@MenatllyIllEngineer]

@@Bluesit32 it’s a mythical creature mate

[@kuchiman69]

You and Dr. Creepen always on point.

[@Ooh_PieceOfCandy]

You forgot about Somnium 🤨🤨

[@deadmanwalking5809]

This is quickly becoming my favorite pasta paradise...

[@marksullivan6319]

Same here. This channels sub count is criminal.

[@deadmanwalking5809]

Absolutely

[@normal_human_female]

He's deff in my top 3 :)

[@deadmanwalking5809]

@@normal_human_female there are a handful of narrators i listen to regularly but lighthouse has a way of telling the stories that makes them come to life in a way most other narrators can't imo

[@cattibingo]

It's some spooky spaghetti

[@robynsmith4164]

•December 22, 2023 I believe this is only my 2nd time listening to this story. I listened to Steven narrate this creepy story 2 1/2 years ago when he 1st uploaded it to his channel. I now understand exactly what happened… •Jonathan was a Wendigo! He had kidnapped, murdered then ATE the flesh of the missing hikers and who knows who else!Being an Algonquian Native American, he knew all about Wendigos and Skinwalkers… Once he started eating human flesh he started changing into a Wendigo. I believe Jonathan didn’t even truly realized what he had become and didn’t remember ripping apart his horse. Wendigos use bitter coldness which is what was felt on that property, especially the closer you got to the forest. The big owl was him shapeshifting so he could see what was happening on his property outside of the forest. •I can’t believe I missed all of the clues leading to Jonathan being the Wendigo! I may have been listening to this narration in bed right as I was falling asleep making me less aware of every detail. This was a really great story narrated by THE BEST! •I hope everyone in our Lighthouse Horror family has been enjoying this Holiday Season 2023! I hope y’all have a very Merry Christmas and/or a Happy Hanukkah! 🩷✝️🎄🕎🎁☃️ Love from Texas ♥️🤠🌴 •P.S. Hmm… I just thought of another possible scenario. Maybe a Wendigo had taken up residence in the forest behind Jonathan’s property and had been working towards turning him into a Wendigo for a while. In the end Jonathan may have taken the last steps needed to fully transform into a Wendigo. He could have then made the choice to join the Wendigo at the back of his property to go live much deeper into the wilderness far away from people… •Which do you believe happened? Do you have a totally different theory? If so, I would love to hear your version! 😁

[@boefjespost]

What a fantastic story. Both the writing and narration are superb! I really hope that you will narrate more stories of this author.

[@levarnelson154]

Johnathan was playing victim Whole time he trapping people and eating them. Maybe the creature knew what he was doing and was coming for him before he could strike again.

[@joerazo8210]

Definitely my all time favorite thanks 🙏 Lighthouse Horror! Keep them coming bro

[@carolkaiser4817]

White owls circled above me on a full moon foggy night. Mesmerizing

[@rishabhyadav3137]

I think you are my favourite creepypasta youtube now

[@ALkillu777]

The tale was enjoyable and very entertaining and you're narration second to none thank you for your time

[@coffeezombie6032]

First off love the story.. Wanted to ask though, Would you please put a flashing light warning if you use prolonged flashing images? Epileptic here. Don't worry I'm ok a friend gave me a heads up. Really love the story though

[@estipiteapofonico]

does your tummy hurt too?

[@LighthouseHorror]

Thanks for watching and sorry about that! I actually really hate using prolonged flashing images - both for the viewers that are epileptic, and because I just can't stand how the video comes out. I feel like it distracts. This one slipped by me. I appreciate you listening anyway and giving me a heads up!

[@TENZEN._.]

@@LighthouseHorror Stephen, you are the BEST & MOST Diplomatic Horror narrator. I have nothing but the utmost respect for who you are & how real & down to earth you are. Off the top of my head I don't know of any horror KZbinr that is as real, succinct, & just an all around good man! 👍😎

[@LighthouseHorror]

@@TENZEN._. Thanks for all the support Tenzen!

[@valentinfranco4528]

@@estipiteapofonico dude epilepsy is a serious thing.

[@Gallop4Me]

This stuff is better than a sleeping pill. Not that it's boring. The voice is so soothing that I drift off to sleep about 10 minutes in. 💤😴🛏

[@jamesblaylock6317]

A great story by the writer and brought to life by your great reading of it. Maybe the beast was Wendigo or Vampire

[@lindaarrington9397]

Hi i loved this story Poor horse... hikers ....

[@aimeeprincessofpower]

You keep bringing your A game, thanks Lighthouse ........

[@s3audi2009]

I love me some lighthouse horror

[@MetallicA4658]

For the uninitiated, many tribes consider Owls to be an omen.

[@kaynovo8043]

The voodoo witch also uses owls for black magic

[@theolympiyn8670]

Ya the second time it came up I new it was import

[@jasonalbran376]

It's always interesting to hear the difference in cultural beliefs when it comes to myths about wildlife..a well as similarities. Owls are considered symbolic of wisdom in European lore. ....and how Foxes being considered "tricksters" is a belief that crosses different cultural lores as well.

[@thebluerose7648]

"The owls are not what they seem"

[@Bluesit32]

@@thebluerose7648 That gum you like is coming back in style.

[@Quantumcross2]

I feel like Doom music should start playing at 10:35 lol

[@Maya-jz5qn]

Man i love small towns why are these stories never in the cities, those are far creepier :((

[@Digitizeddragon]

I guess so but if it happens in the cities you'd have to ask why more people don't know of the creature.

[@soulreaver1983]

Awesome storytelling as always Bro! ☺

[@friendlyman9032]

AWESOME...this was great

[@williamwelsh1034]

Thank you for a story that totally engulfed me that I çannot explain my feelings or emotions. I only want to thank the narrator for a compelling tale.

[@johnbaran4428]

BEST PART OF THE DAY!

[@ScullyPop]

This is becoming one of my favorite channels.

[@soulreaver1983]

😎👍

[@joehasberryjr7398]

Greatest vibes ever

[@nonablouin2606]

Right on lighthouse you the da man ☠😱🖤🤯

[@LoboKhan1]

Another gem of a horror story 👍

[@warsawpactmapping83]

Shreiff: Theres a story ill never tell. His wife: damn it you have told me this story to many times already.

[@yomogami4561]

oh wow. didn't expect the twist in the ending great story

[@TimelessEssence13]

Oh my, was not expecting this 😱🤯

[@rneustel388]

Great story and awesome (as usual) narration!

[@WolfgangvonHam]

My favourite quote is: I" took my truck up his drirt road"

[@the_other_seto_kaiba]

The guy was probably a Wendigo Skinwalker

[@aidenreed680]

This is better then the other one I heard from another youtube narrator

[@littleninnie]

Noooo😰...I can't sleep now because I have sooo many questions 🤯💀

[@cinnamoomilk]

The Owl is seen as an bad omen. Means death...

[@pamelaklay4817]

Love these stories! Keep them coming

[@janedoex1398]

Yesss! Finally! My dang#$#% phone decided to update itself - after I decided not to for 6 months- when hen I clicked on YT today. Of course when I try to listen to LH excitedly. 🙄

[@mikebarton6378]

Great story one of your best I think

[@nonamelast3113]

"I was a small town sheriff. There's one story I never tell." Me: ...until it's told?

[@keithcunningham1379]

I have been binge listening this is a great channel.

[@dyland2773]

Great story and very well told. 🍻

[@denisecortezklotz3089]

Wow!! Great story!!!!!!

[@davidaa2521]

Great story, have one comment though. Near the end of the story it was stated that they kept the kids away from the trees of the forrest, that would have been an unsuccessful, 24/7 job when my brother and myself were young. lol

[@davidyoung9192]

Love the storys can't wait for the next one

[@palaceguard8753]

This is fire!!!

[@Cyberdog22]

0:32

[@FloridaMan0561]

What a great story!

[@cmbhey8164]

Wow, how did you know I need a laugh 😂?! Thanks.

[@alicefly3198]

More greatness!

[@andrewhesling7875]

What a nice police officer, a good story.

[@tubonjics1]

"I can still remember it clearly" then proceeds to forgot which year it happened in.

[@cheetahnala6120]

This was great

[@samuelpowell3376]

Damnit 😂😂😂was it a wendigo 🤔😂😂Damn my Imagination 😂😂 GREAT STORY ❤

[@angelafeliciano3386]

YOU CALL FR BACK UP!!!!!!!

[@matthewjones2095]

In the real world small town cop would have no authority on native American land

[@RyanWillix-oo1hr]

Man any story involving Native American myth are on another level

[@JakobWheler]

Thumbnail reminds me of Rick Grimes from the walking dead

[@anxie_teaa]

So Jonathan is the one that killed that woman?! And the creature killed the horse?!! I'm so confused. But a great story nevertheless..

[@TheJemstar28]

Im also confused.

[@StoneCorazon]

What year did he start? Nice.

[@Xarl-VIII]

Lighthouse kinda sounds like grant McDonald from Ram Ranch

[@markiusgalfordii9248]

Damn this happened when I was born LOL

[@abcde_fz]

. "I can still remember it clearly, all these years later. It was 1981 or 1982...I'm not entirely sure." "Wait a minute, maybe I don't remember it quite as clearly as I thought." .

[@Shadowstar1311]

You've played more cops than Clint Eastwood throughout the history of your channel.

[@ShogunRyuusha]

"I remember it clearly.." "It was 1981 or 1982, I'm not sure. "

[@YourFreund]

Im probably slow in the head but can someone correct me if I’m wrong? So the horse guy killed some hikers and a creature killer him because of it? Or a dude ate some people- man I’m so confused! Im having a hard time on this. This is the first story I’m having a problem with this. I’m not dumb I swear!

[@TheJemstar28]

Right?

[@cadebritt8001]

It's always that way. Allwise part of the forest. You have to watch. They will move. Then disappear. Look you will sense the new location. Watch they will move. You have to chance the kill before the move.

[@Cesly-mo3uf]

How can I send Lighthouse Horror stories?

[@LighthouseHorror]

My reddit. There's a link in my profile. Thank you!

[@erikc7267]

So it was a Wendigo and I don't think it was Jonathan.... I don't think. Was it his dad? That's what the cellar was for? Good story, great tension, I'm just thrown off by the basement with the chain on the door parts

[@erikc7267]

@@comment_deleted good questions. I have heard a bunch of descriptions of Wendigo being emaciated and skinny. I stil can't wrap my head around Johnathan being a Wendigo, but who knows.

[@MenatllyIllEngineer]

I think it was a Leshy, the demon god tree spirit that protects forests. The guy who killed the hikers probably pissed it off

[@yesterdayitrained]

⁠@@erikc7267Wendigos kill people and take their form. Jonathan could only be a. Johnathan or b. dead, killed by a Wendigo that took his likeness.

[@sacrificialvoid9838]

Nice.

[@janedoex1398]

But what if the guy was the... ok ....I'll take it slowly. And btw....it's ALWAYS BEHIND YOU! Edit: Yess ! I was RIGHT ! *Great as usual.* But writing it every day seems pointless. *Of course it will be great!*

[@kreitzen3035]

>small town sheriff >thumbnail dude armed like a cowboy sci-fi fantasy protagonist damn shawty ok 😳

[@johntaco861]

I know I’m late to this video but did Johnathan murder those hikers in his cellar or was it the creature?

[@teddydog6229]

Well this seems like it'll be an awfully dull story since you never tell it. Want me to step into the breach and tell the story of how I saw Tom Bosley at Bed Bath and Beyond ? But wait ! There's a twist ! It turned out to be a man who looked exactly like Tom Bosley who'd gone to meet his maker seven years prior. As you can imagine I was devastated but a friend pointed out to me that every heavyset white man in late middle age looks like Tom Bosley. He played Mr Cunningham on Happy Days - the dead guy not the one at Bed Bath and Beyond. So you can understand why my excitement bordered on frenzy. Btw this present story is excellent. You should tell it sometime.

[@thebluerose7648]

The owl's are not what they seem...

[@horanghaeapologist]

Holy nice

[@queenofdarkness2387]

That last line... love it.

[@chiefhowlingwolfhannibal7360]

Damned Wendigo..

[@maskedsniper3601]

I freaked out beacuse of the town name, I share the same name of it. I was like who called for?!

[@jacktibbett7062]

What’s with the double wording here lol. Truck light, drive path, sink faucet… great story though, I’ve almost fallen asleep more than once so far

[@random_mizer7291]

ur amazing

[@ooffs_artflows]

wait so the creature was Jonathan, right? he killed the horse and the ladies, right?

[@ConservativeSatanist666]

God saves truck but leaves Sally the hiker to her fate.. sounds true enough to me