Read-Along & Reaction to Stephen King's "New" Story: THE FIFTH STEP

[@baciliogomez375]

Notice how the names of the two characters are Jameson and Jack like the names of whiskeys.

[@IsaacEyeSickFry]

That was pretty good, but where's the rest of The Long Walk? I'm hankering for more (Really enjoy your stuff) 👍

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

I'm working on the script right now :) Thanks for watching!

[@alicenolfi2095]

@@stephenkingbookclub1054yay!!!

[@robbinwilliams9588]

reminds me of 'the man who loved flowers' but still love it!

[@BeautifulEarthJa]

Exactly!

[@LAMLKMHWC1]

I thought the same.

[@t-man2612]

2 things stands out. 1st the guy never really told Jamison anything about him just in case he doesn't die. And 2nd Jamison said, "So I'm your first victim," but thought twice about it. Stephen King is a master.

[@LavenderJack540]

I read The Fifth Step upon its release. I enjoyed the heck out of it, though my fascination was well and truly amalgamated with shock in the last minute or so of the story. I thoroughly liked the lot. I didn't think I'd enjoy the read/commentary combo, but I'm happy to say I think you pulled it off extremely well. Cheers, man. Cheers. I found your account a month or so ago. I've greedily consumed many of your videos since. I'm very glad I found your channel. You're very good at what you do, fellow Constant Reader. Keep up the great work.

[@hanthouse]

do more. do more. loved it

[@emraldmars]

Di Nero and DiCaprio? Interesting choices, I appreciate

[@BennyLlama39]

I was wondering if my eyes were trying to pull a fast one on me. 🙂

[@eriksalas5422]

Despite it being your voice, I'm hearing the dialog in Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro's voices. I could see them starring in this short film.

[@rowynnecrowley1689]

Same

[@onesunnyday5699]

Came to say the same thing 😊😅

[@debwilson245]

love Mr King - he's the master of tales As soon as the 5th stepper said he had beaten the classmate for no reason, other than he didn't like the kid, red flags were flying.... I didn't trust him at all at that point, and was so hoping Jamison would just leave the bench and walk away. Good story; thank you for the great presentation of it Looking forward to more!

[@balthazarina]

I am SO glad I have discovered this channel. The AI images along with the story read aloud is just a fascinating experience, as I am a non English speaker so I love listening to a good steady narration. You do it so well!. Thank you!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@felinetherapy4782]

More please. I want a KINGO!

[@olygal]

I really enjoyed this video format! Thank you!

[@margaretjohnson6259]

as soon as they shook hands, hard, i knew it was going to go bad.

[@sarahgrable7479]

KINGO!! That just cracks me up! It should totally be a thing. Is it already a thing and I just didn't know about it? Why didn't I know about it? Aahhhhhgggg!

[@andreac5724]

I love this format

[@quatchsass]

I truly honestly and genuinely enjoyed this, thank you.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

You're very welcome :)

[@lissy2000us]

Umm, I sort of stumbled across this. But this concept is awesome 👏 And KINGO? Brilliant!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Glad you found us! I wish I had thought of Kingo myself... but several other creators (including College Humor) beat me to it :)

[@lissy2000us]

@@stephenkingbookclub1054 at least you utilized it well. 😊 I will most likely get the new book of shorts, but I’m tempted to wait, and discover them with you and your viewers. Reading can be such an isolating hobby. With this format, we get to enjoy as a community of book loving nerds 😆 Oh, and, I caught those parentheses!!!

[@kyleethekelt]

I note the reference to an old short story, 'Last Wrung on the Ladder'. I also didn't faile to notice the guy's villainy - not because of the Yankees logo but because Jack was so evidently nondescript, like many of SK's baddies. like you, it was all to innocuous and I was just waiting for the twist. Intriguingly, it's made me call into question this Jack's entire story. I'll be hanging out for the collection upon its release. Ngā mihi.

[@Noa_Tay]

I love love love this format! Pls do more in the future. ❤

[@lucretiamaggio6154]

Terrific

[@timmurphy7384]

Ok, this was a good idea, I really liked hearing a wonderful short story and liked the kitschy bingo card. "Kingo" reminds me of Kingu, a Sumerian mythic king consort of Tiamat, the serpentine queen of the primordial depths.

[@christopherarmbruster6241]

Yes more more....

[@jaz58107]

I can just hear Steveo saying 'gotcha!!!' right at the end. Excellent. Poor Robert Deniro😂

[@WaterDoctor314]

Now I want to play Stephen Kingo!

[@matthewmedley8532]

Brilliant again.

[@kirabana]

Oh wow this was so fun! If you’re willing I would love to hear more of these!

[@vickiedennison5197]

The long walk was my first king book I read and was awesome

[@CleoHarperReturns]

I knew I would enjoy this but I had no idea I'd have this much fun! Thank you, sir, for a lovely time.

[@AltGenX]

Excellent! Thank you and look forward to more like this.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@laurieyoshida884]

I really enjoyed your read through and reactions. Like being with a friend at the movies !!! Always fun to go down a rabbit hole with a friend through Stephen King !!!!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thank you so much!! I'm hoping to do more of these :)

[@laurieyoshida884]

Please do. I am really enjoying your channel

[@4thMonth_April]

Thanks!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Oh my gosh, you are very welcome! Thank you so much for your generous support :)

[@Gidgetwaterbear000]

Yep. More of these plz.

[@hgolliher8319]

At 9:54... Jack says he was down to 'the last rung of the ladder'. Isn't there a King short story with that title?

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

You're right! I think that warrants another space on the Kingo card!

[@mrsilvarado]

Night Shift

[@JayBigDadyCy]

Been sober a long time and from the title and knowing King, I knew it was going to be AA related. This was great lol. I truly hope this never happens to me while doing a 5th step with someone LOL. Another fantastic vid!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thank you for sharing this :) And I'll try to do more like this in the near future!

[@jenifertanner8344]

Really enjoyed this! I also thought “Well. I’d be a dead duck” because I would’ve listened too 😁

[@CharmedLocks]

Yasssssssssss I'm here for this most excellent adventure 👍🏾My Fellow Constant Readers! My Monday just got a WHOLE LOT Happier! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

🎉 That's the kind of enthusiasm that makes these videos worth while for me. Thank you! :)

[@Kcconnor]

Just stumbled across your channel and being a huge Stephen King fan I’m always on the lookout for a channel that takes shorts and brings out a little more life from them. You did an excellent job with this story and I hope to come back and do it all over again.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@pamelaenriquez5281]

Excellent format. Made me enjoy this little short story considerably more than if I had actually read it.

[@Pieternel2002]

Yes! Do more, please. I love this kind of content.

[@MrUndersolo]

Read a story from "The Bazaar of Bad Dreams" yesterday at a bookstore, and then found a secondhand copy today! I am trying to keep up with his more recent work, and I am very intrigued by this one, sir!

[@singinginthedark2786]

" I know what you need " is one of my favorite short stories by him

[@Cloudymoon916]

This was so great. I hope you do more of these reaction videos.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thanks! So far, it looks like quite a few people are enjoying this format... so if there's enough interest, I'll definitely do more!

[@vincecallagher7636]

Good job, enjoyed your narrative also.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thank you kindly!

[@filbertrocko]

Loved it !!!!!

[@t-man2612]

Wow! Love this sooo much. Thank you. Liked and followed. It's so exciting to discover a new King story with a different flair. Love it.

[@lorrainedaliessio3998]

Wow!

[@CRASSMAN69]

more please!

[@BennyLlama39]

Now that's what Mike at The Horror Geek calls a Swerve Ending. 😀

[@paulmarion4947]

Do more of this pls

[@tonysolino3131]

This was pretty good. I rather enjoyed the reaction format. I wasn't sure this would be my thing but I hope you do more.

[@treehouse318]

i like the reaction style video, and the story was GOOD. can't wait to hear more!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@dizhart]

Enjoyed very much hope you continue with this reading/reaction videos ❤

[@leighblack7944]

Love this video type. Please do more!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

I think more is definitely in store!

[@rowynnecrowley1689]

I love that you cast De Niro and Dicaprio for your illustrations.

[@kezzykizzy5386]

Yes read everything! I loved this

[@maverickjackson]

lol I loved this. KINGO, the reaction, the narration and the update "I will be buying this book. and will love to see another video like this.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Good to know. Thank you! :)

[@justhereforagoodtime88]

Will we get anymore crouch end follow ups? I never read it but remember watching the movie compilation

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

We might eventually do a video which explores Stephen King works that connect to Lovecraft -- and Crouch End would definitely be among them :)

[@shannonkey9926]

I LOVE listening to you go thru the story. Its the one thing thats missing when i read, sharing the suspense ammd shockers with someone else. ❤ love it.

[@Dumpsterfiregrace]

Definitely need more story time bingo videos. Old and new! 🥰👍

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

You got it!

[@Kennebec27]

I'm enjoying this... Do it more.

[@christopherarmbruster6241]

I really like your show

[@tracycraft2971]

Your channel continues to deliver the best content I’ve ever experienced! So many stories I haven’t heard before and that excites me!!❤❤❤ Keep them coming!!

[@karenlee2332]

I LIKE THIS !

[@31webseries]

Ikr?? You start out behind and then can’t even keep up! 😂

[@honeybeeklo83]

This is one of my fave channels! Can’t wait for the book to come out! I’d love to follow along with your reactions! Make it a series! 📚

[@amystefanisko]

I love the Kingo!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Glad you like it. We'll definitely do it again!

[@BeautifulEarthJa]

@@stephenkingbookclub1054 more.Kingo plz!

[@FrithonaHrududu02127]

Is THAT why I use so many parentheses? I never considered that.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

LOL!

[@TheDopekitty]

Right? Myself with adhd, I feel like every thought has a parenthetical side thought.

[@FrithonaHrududu02127]

@@TheDopekitty yeah, ditto. I've got myself putting parentheses inside parentheses inside parentheses

[@leoniem6920]

Stephen King, you've done it again😊

[@quatchsass]

Good evening beloved narrator ❤

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Long days and pleasant nights! :)

[@elisabethverte7061]

I enjoyed this format and would be happy to hear the others!

[@MrJaycrow30]

This is an excellent idea. I like your input into what's going on as the story goes because my reaction is somewhat the same or helps clarify certain situations! Thanks for putting in the time and effort!!

[@BeautifulEarthJa]

Loved it! I got the 'Fifth Step' meaning before you but otherwise our reactions were in sync! There's one more thing...OH NO 😨😰😱

[@petarnikolov3227]

I read it in Bulgarian from the book. Then, I discovered this video. It's so cool to listen to the story in English the 2nd time!

[@Dumpsterfiregrace]

Oooh the book is coming out on my birthday!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Hooray!!!

[@cthompson3050]

You are a great narrator I hope you add more stories.Thank you

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thank you so much; I will :)

[@j0zefina]

The best part is the King-o! Great, great read-along! I thought that the confession would be related to something about how J's wife died, perhaps. This character building could be used in a bigger novel, to let us know what happened with this stranger.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thanks... Yes, I does feel like it could be part of something bigger. And I noticed people in the comments have been wondering if his sponsor "Randy" is actually Randall Flagg!

[@debbieebbiebobebbie]

Having read “all” would truly be a feat.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

I'm trying! But that man writes faster than I can read!

[@LydiaStarz]

I have up til now!

[@jenniferkoenig9814]

Stephen Kingo - brilliant! There needs to be a square for "terrible parenting".

[@ann7882]

You are very witty! Love Kingo! This was fun and I'd watch episodes like this again, but I prefer just your narration.❤❤❤❤

[@tindal38]

Loved this! Great video and I can’t wait to read Kings book.

[@MikoMoJo]

Kingo, omg I love it 😍.

[@CharmedLocks]

30:38 I woulda most DEFINITELY been Jamison. Damn

[@doriangrey9702]

😱. Well done.

[@jakeburroughs1249]

Gotta love a good conversation between Leo DiCaprio and Robert Deniro

[@tinasnyder2077]

❤all your stuff but these read alongs are great!

[@TarotCollectibles]

You did a great job narrating the story. Thank you

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@katiedavidson7955]

Love this!!!!!!! Do moreeeeee

[@tames1971]

love the reaction videos!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Glad you like them! We'll keep 'em coming!

[@MrRagingAntibody]

i could easily see Mike Flanagan do this as a short film with DeNiro and DiCaprio

[@KennethKing2793]

Really liked this story, I would love to see more reactions from you will like it darker because I haven't read the book just yet

[@melissacross5525]

So funny thing. 1, I too, use parentheses (sis) when I text/write. 2. I imagine celebs when I read anything really, and that would include Stephen King books, so it makes me chuckle when you insert celebs in your videos.

[@marcyavila3436]

I really like this format if I have already read the story. I have always really liked your use of stills for your story telling. Today's characters look like De Niro and DeCaprio, which makes me wonder again...where you get your art. It is always very good and appears original. It always suits the story very well. Also, when the next part of "The Long Walk" going to release? I think that is my absolute favorite of yours so far....

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

A new LONG WALK episode is coming up!

[@ZeroGT_]

i really enjoyed this. i'd be down for more read/react vids. lol,maybe next time mute discord though.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

LOL -- you know what's funny? I added those sound effects! I'm rarely on Discord -- but my nephews are familiar with that little sound, so I used it to help separate the story from commentary. Maybe next time I'll use a Minecraft sound! XD

[@judyt.5702]

Loved it.❤

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

I'm glad... because another read/reaction video is coming very soon!

[@betsythigpen4453]

As the wise sage Homer Simpson once said "Never help anyone". Loved the Kingo-Bingo card, by the way!

[@BeautifulEarthJa]

My 11 yr old daughter kept asking 'what about the Kingo?' Lol

[@maureendyck3957]

I like listening to your voice 😌 plus you're kinda funny too 😄

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

LOL, thanks!

[@Brandyalla]

5:32 Leo?? 5:37 and Jamison is portrayed by Robert DeNiro. Okay 17:36 I was going to suggest that perhaps Jack had something to do with Jamison's wife's death, until I checked, and she died of cancer. Ah, well 20:44 Wretched Ralph looks like King crossed with Hans Moleman lol Did you do the art for this (cause it's really good)(oh my gosh, is THAT where I got my own tendency to paranthise?)? 24:20 If you're feeling generous you could also check the "references another King work" box for when Jack said he was on "the last rung on the ladder." While not an explicit reference, it is the title of another story. Well, that was great. Good story, well read. I would enjoy more like it.

[@bjj6910]

wherefrom are the images? who and how. They're amazing!

[@jenniferperry9238]

Great story ❤ Btw, Jack looks more like Leo than Mark. But Mark would definitely be a better character for this story 😏 AND this will be debuting on my birthday. Happy birthday to me 🥳

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Happy upcoming birthday!!!

[@paulmarion4947]

Randy more like Randal flagg

[@wade]

Oh yeah! I shoulda thought of that when I was reading it! 👀

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

I think you are on to something!

[@filbertrocko]

Dr Sleep is my favorite

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

A terrific sequel :)