Strawberry Spring -- An Early Stephen King Story

[@camila.sasaki]

I noticed by the end that I already read this short story in my mother language when I was a teenager. I remember getting the creeps when he says he finds the word “trunk” ugly. Stephen King is amazing

[@meganluck4352]

Strawberry Spring sounds like it should be lovely but this story definitely says that it is not good at all. Great narrator. I had read many Stephen King books but hadn't heard of this short story.

[@FloridaMan0561]

I’m really glad that I found these stories. Stephen King has been my favorite author ever since I was a kid back in the 80’s. One of the very first books I ever read was King’s “It” and then I saw the movie. I loved to read his books and then get to see them turned into movies. I started to read the “Dark tower” series of books,a process that took years to read. The narrator really does a great job bringing these stories to life and I’m hoping that I can find some narrations of the Dark tower books.

[@jenniferlloyd9574]

My first Stephen King book was The Shining.

[@abbynormal3068]

@@jenniferlloyd9574Mine was ‘Salem’s Lot. Second was The Shining. I was hooked and remain so to this day.

[@dgsibddbsjbdsi6420]

Does anyone know the audiobook of eyes the dragon Richard Bachman book?

[@Lazy-Journalist]

Salem's lot scared me took a couple of years to read his books😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@manditoemya8478]

Maybe you should try reading Dean Koontz I've read them All right from his 1st from yrs ago to his recent and for me he is much better than King .. it's just my opinion, I'm not saying King is bad as a few of his movies are my favourites and I have read many of his books too but if you like King you should really like Koontz. Happy New yr!

[@chelelee6321]

I started reading Stephen King at the age of 11 years old. Fun fact, I had no idea that it was even him when I fell in love with the book "Roadwork"-Richard Bachman. When I finished that book, I was left with a longing for more. I went to the local library, as we had no internet back then (1990). The librarian informed me that Richard was, in fact, Stephen King, and there were dozens of books available. I started right away with "Four Past Midnight". From that point, I read every single SK book my library had. I attribute my success in school to my interest in reading his works. My absolute favorite has been the Dark Tower series, though. He is truly a magically gifted storyteller. I'm so happy to have found this channel with other fans. 😊

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Sounds like you've come to the right place. Welcome to the book club... and I think it's so amazing that you discovered him through a rather obscure Richard Bachman book! I think King would be thrilled by that!

[@Lynn-bg5vw]

I too have read most of his books not all x

[@chelelee6321]

@@Lynn-bg5vw I haven't read all his books, either. There are so many. But I did read every title my local library had available in my teens.

[@colleenemorgan8760]

yep, dark tower series for me also. Duma keys is good😊

[@carlosdew1351]

My mom started me out on SK my favorite is the Talisman and the second book Black House

[@chaseroush6503]

This is a favorite of mine, because that last line just sticks with you. "And, oh dear God, I think so, too." Goosebumps.

[@patflanagan2458]

Spoiler alert

[@SingingSealRiana]

​@@patflanagan2458 .... What is one suposed to ever comment on if not on the conntent of the vid?! Dont read comments if you care for "spoilers"

[@nancythomas2193]

@@patflanagan2458 I read the comment, didn't spoil a thing for me because I had no context for it - until I listened to the story.

[@rainofrest7778]

@@nancythomas2193 still a spoiler bozo

[@SecretsNarratedStories-l7t]

I totally get what you mean! That last line really lingers, doesn’t it? It’s like the perfect punch at the end, leaving you with a sense of unease and uncertainty. It makes you question everything that came before it. Do you think it’s the unexpected twist that makes it so powerful, or is it the eerie buildup throughout the story that sets the stage for that moment?

[@claireslater6243]

My all time favorite author

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Then you've come to the right place!

[@karenfields-sb4cq]

Me too😊😊

[@SPOOKYBREWVIDEOS]

I was introduced to Mr. King in high school in the early 70"s. Strawberry Spring was a story printed in The Scholastic Reader which was distributed in my public school. Nothing had ever approached this short story within that publication before. I was hooked on this young writer!

[@BraveStoriesTGG]

It’s amazing how certain stories can leave a lasting impact, especially when you first encounter them at a young age. Strawberry Spring really has a way of pulling you in, doesn’t it? It’s fascinating to think about how King’s writing evolved from those early days. Do you think this story is a reflection of the themes he would later explore in his more famous works, like fear and suspense? How do you feel about reading it again now, with the perspective of time?

[@michellehawkins2865]

This Reading is Very Relaxing for me. I'm Here. 2023. ❤ 🐰

[@bringthepayne7561]

Me Too 2024🤩

[@J_larubia1992]

This reading was superb! 🤌🏻

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thank you!

[@TravelsTTG]

Fuhgeddaboudit

[@caitlynkelly4312]

1968 ... just getting into his groove. This is what began the repeating cycles. Not just another repeat. Good stuff special for its time

[@pimpozza]

What excellent storytelling.. 👏 Thank you so much!

[@andrewdoucet698]

I listen to the audio book at work was hooked instantly! Great short story king never fails!

[@daverindone655]

Solid reading! I'm from New England and this kind of weather is real.

[@samsum3738]

I have been a constant reader for nigh on 50 years . May he reign forever .

[@karenfields-sb4cq]

Me too😊

[@icarushyde3395]

He will go down in history as a Titan, among such legends as William Shakespeare and Dante Alighieri.

[@BeautifulEarthJa]

This reading was *chef's kiss*

[@bruggeman672]

Killin' it with these videos! Well done sir!

[@heatherh.197]

I'm looking for something to take my mind off my husband's appointment he has tomorrow. A sigmoidoscopy. To find out if the cancer is gone. Im trusting God it's gone. Glad I found myself here. This wasn't an accident. It's a God hug. Love one another. You never know

[@shebanipperschnackles9879]

TH¢ oil research it on rum bumble. Ri©k $1mpsion. Info is heavily sensored

[@LA_HA]

heatherh: It's a month later, but I hope all is well with you both

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

I hope you are both well and happy 😊

[@Virgogirl45]

Praying for you both, I hope that all is well.❤

[@napeejay7161]

How did it go?

[@TreborPaulson]

One of his best, stays with me I forget how much I loved his early tales.

[@tacticaldiarrhea6551]

Good reading 👍

[@dianam.4736]

Wonderfully read! Thank you!

[@purplepaisleypassion]

How I had missed this fabulously creepy story until now is beyond me! Jeez, Steve-O... at 20 years old you could make a grown woman feel the need to sleep with the lights on.

[@TOCC50]

MGTOW

[@orleansartist6095]

​@Afterlife7377 the creepiest acronym you could put here

[@purplepaisleypassion]

@@TOCC50 ?????

[@sarasunshinemt4444]

I'm 46 and I have a nightlight in the hallway.

[@maryhoyt2609]

Another great job narrating from my favorite book of short stories by Stephen King. Nicely done-great tone, pitch, and timing. Awesome job, once again! Looking forward to more!!!

[@tracycraft2971]

I listened to this on my way to work one morning and was blown away by the ending! I had to come back and listen again on my IPad! Wow! Such an amazing story and presenter!!❤

[@morticialechatnoir6884]

One of my favorite King stories. Really spooky.

[@TOCC50]

Beatles inspired

[@SingingSealRiana]

It is so pretty

[@stephendavis6267]

One of my all-time favourite King stories, and it's always been my pick for his most "underrated" one. I would love to see it done as a short film, although of course it works best in the format it's in. Fantastic reading! You really evoked its haunting imagery.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thanks! This one combines that eerie Gothic / poetic vibe found in some of King's best moments.

[@danceswithcomicbooks7733]

It's a good story but far from his best.

[@joegilbody4878]

Great to find these stories. King and I are roughly the same age and I went to a college in New England, the University of Rhode Island. He captures that era very well.

[@watcher235711]

Wonderful reading and I love the images you chose. I read this story before I went to college in New England 30 years ago. I thought of it every time I walked anywhere in this kind of weather and gave myself a chill. It's so evocative.

[@nh8444]

I just bought Graveyard Shift. I had no idea he had short story and novella collections. I’m not a fan of his newest work, but I like the older stuff. Great narration. Fantastic voice.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thank you so much!

[@rosemarywhite9947]

That because he said he was an addict when he wrote all his early stuff. I liked it better too

[@Alyse71]

THE BEST SHORT STORY

[@crystalchance9200]

I came across this channel last night n I'm enjoying it so far....ur voice is really calming 😌

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Welcome!

[@mariehillard1742]

Actually I think your voice has a creepy quality. Keep up the great work lol. I'm hooked!

[@jessikatkins1173]

I guess it had to be a little creepy for the psyciatrist, though not too much like it's forced...just a hint of sinister in it. I've also just come across this channel and have watched the one about the history of the Overlook Hotel too. Great idea narrating as George Hatfield and brilliant voice acting all round (creepy or otherwise) 😉 I really enjoyed this and have subbed.👍🏻

[@sarasunshinemt4444]

I found it about a day and a half ago and I'm binge watching. Not even really a King fan, but he's selling me on the lore for the stories. Tho I have to say, I was well and truly creeped right the F out over Boogeyman, and cold roast beef is PERMANENTLY off my menu after the one about the guy stranded on the deserted island.

[@ramastarchild6804]

Well done!

[@faithcastillo9597]

I read this oh, so long ago... I think I was a young college student, or maybe, shortly after graduating college. I think that's why it has stayed with me, and frightened me so much when I read it.

[@Jeff-jw1rl]

Outstanding! Great reading,speed and delivery!!!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@leahkay5269]

I love Stephen King!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Then you've come to the right place :)

[@normadesmond6017]

this is so good. Love the early Stephen King. That's when he was at his best.

[@eastsideterri25]

He quit doing coke now his writing isn't so hot for some reason. Lol

[@barbarabrown9676]

Hahahahaha, his cocaine days weren't all detrimental lol

[@tracycraft2546]

I don't know I loved Delores Clayborn and Misery as well as Mr. Harrigens phone

[@tracycraft2546]

​​@@eastsideterri25I don't know, he did a short story about a guy who saw a finger crawl out of a drain in his bathroom....thought it was a drug induced weird ass story! Definitely on drugs when he wrote that. Wasn't impressed until I read Red Madder!

[@AGalahcalledSammi]

Simply, thank you.

[@bradyblackburn7877]

Very well done. Thanks for doing this 😊

[@celt1954]

I must admit......this is the first I have heard of this story; I will now be looking for more. Thank you, sincerely.

[@enerioffutt1881]

I have to say, I really like your voice, which is important to me. I cannot listen to voices I don't enjoy and yours is both soothing and sometimes, very creepy.

[@sharingmyfun8804]

This is the best reading of this 4:06 story that I have ever heard! Thank you.

[@JonTanOsb]

I hadn't read this one. Thanks. I figured out who did it early on, but kept listening because it was written extremely well. I recently bought bathroom scales with the name THINNER on it and remembered reading an early story of King's under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. I hope I don't lose too much weight. :) Jon in rural BC, Canada

[@kikiokellern7351]

lol I have one of those scales too and think of the story every time I read it.

[@SingingSealRiana]

The twist is kinda really obvious, but given how atmospheric the story is and how it is told, that is not even a bad thing

[@michelehice8338]

I've read all of Kings books up till 2000..I collected all till then..then I just stopped and sold them all..I need to get back to reading his work.. I've always loved his writing talent

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

I paused back in the 90s... then fell in love all over again after a ten year break...

[@Darwinsgirl13]

You. Sir. Are amazing.

[@ronanderson6837]

Easily my favorite of his early stories. Such a creepy one

[@pondponder]

Thanks for the reading

[@leslievincent8565]

Nicely narrated! Great voice, great delivery.

[@mendagy]

One of my favorite shirt stories by The Master!! He was so clever to throw in those simple, expected yet surprising (and obviously sarcastic) adjectives throughout this one It was equal parts Terror & Fun!!!

[@MrUndersolo]

Excellent work with this. Still impressed that it came so early in his career...

[@theresepazell7875]

He is just a natural story teller..What a gift he has... Imagination wow !!

[@patsleffel8839]

Nothing can make me stop and wonder about things to fear like Stephen King

[@curiositypiqued6573]

Quite a twist at the end....don't forget king was only 20 in 1968....that's impressive asf...damn how did he do it

[@dawncannon7074]

I've always loved this little tale. ❤

[@spiritualtruthseeker1947]

Excellent work! I found myself fully enraptured by this reading. It showed up in my feed at the perfect time. I was in desperate need of something to help me escape from the stress of horrible news and exhausting political vlogs.

[@franceswomble8083]

Thank you for sharing this story. 😊

[@tracycraft2546]

I've never heard this one!❤ so good!

[@cindyh8017]

He had me hooked with Salem's Lot. Been a steady customer ever since.❤😂❤😂

[@ArkhamOrderly]

Excellent reading!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thank you!

[@jessiew7824]

I love anything and everything Stephen King, but the short stories are my favorite for bedtime. Nightmares and dreamscapes 💜

[@merrymaid2890]

Oustanding story. Outstanding reading. ❤️

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thanks for listening :)

[@alannothnagle]

Now THAT‘s what I call a plot twist! Great reading!

[@GemintheMud]

Such beautiful writing and wonderfully read - thank you!

[@TheresaLienemann]

Thanks!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Oh wow! Thank you so much :)

[@danceswithcomicbooks7733]

I read this one years ago. Grest little story.

[@ViVi-yw5sr]

Thank you so much for this! Enjoyed soooo much

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

You are so welcome!

[@danest6356]

I was Afraid this would be one of those A.I. Read crap Version.... Thank you.

[@pamelabrown3058]

Stephen King 😌 Ole Reliable

[@margm4]

Love it. Read the story eons ago, but so nice to hear it read! 😍🇦🇺

[@sparklemotion8377]

Even without the flag I'd know your Australian, eons😁

[@margm4]

@@sparklemotion8377 😉😉

[@dorabarkley6335]

Good story - great storyteller ❤

[@margaretjohnson6259]

i remember this story and this was great.

[@Lolaurenmartins]

Love your stories Stephen King! 🎁✅

[@tracycraft2546]

Wow king was so intune to the times of his youth! Wonderful story!❤

[@josephrapp]

I had almost forgotten Stephen's sound poetry. A quaint tale.

[@ckelley8275]

Great job! Your voice is very calming and engaging.

[@hatchetjack1031]

Well read! Subtle sound effects. No AI. Well done. 👍

[@leeannalovestherain]

now this is something else

[@ameliorationstation7081]

Is this allowed? Love it before the strike.

[@janetparlato4341]

Wonderful narration!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thank you kindly!

[@airmanfirstclass3535]

Thank you for an incredible audiobook presentation. I enjoy the worls of Stephen King. Am currently reading my nth novel by him, was great to breeze through this one as an audio version. Cheers

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

You're very welcome!

[@karenfields-sb4cq]

I love Stephen King❤ Been reading his novels since I was in junior high. I'm 67😊 I am reading Sleeping Beauties now. Thank you for this😊

[@DSnake655]

One of the best of his early stories. That, *twist*.

[@sylvianapalma958]

Excellent job reading this one, dude.

[@Gatorchik441]

AMAZING!!! I Love Stephen King

[@fly_speck_cafe]

Lovely nod to Sandburg. Your visuals are very effective.

[@annabrown7302]

LOVE THIS THANK YOU YOU TUBE AND STEPHEN KING ❤

[@laurahately7653]

This was brilliant.x

[@vileenavinayan8946]

That was something else. Awesome narration 🤌

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidfaulkner7805]

Love the ending

[@ministerdeniseearley6067]

2 more days! 😢. Ok time to set the notification!!😊😊

[@nancyseidel1132]

My favorite author

[@RadostinStefanov-c3m]

mental anxiety in my own room for the spiritual realm

[@ruthvieira1732]

Wow! A new one for me!

[@rhonaharker6358]

I love this , wish there was more

[@LetchumiThomas]

My favourite author 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@friendofmine-k5f]

I pray that all has gone well with your husband. Hope, best wishes and love for you all. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Somelady464]

Oh, such a treat!!!

[@elizabethbose7638]

ive loved him since i was ten...in the 1980's noone cared what kids read. they should. these arent good for kids,.,,anyhow i love your channel sir. read so well.

[@realong2506]

Whenever the thick fog rises in the spring I always think of this story.

[@PrivatePrivate-so4if]

This comes from back when King really could write and his novels didn’t ramble on… His ability to create atmosphere is reminiscent of Ray Bradbury and this tale is like those in “Dark Carnival”. The pay-off creaks a little but the journey to that “revelation” is worth the ride because of his evocative use of language.

[@AliciaMaccartney]

Thanks this was such s good story❤

[@GlynTemby]

Very good listen

[@carolineolsenarnold7039]

One of the earliest Constant Readers, i am proud to say.

[@karinbarger9192]

So glad to have found this! Been a King fan since (1970?). Wasn’t this story eventually combined in a book with others, into a collection of short stories?

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Yes, this was collected in the NIGHT SHIFT book. :)

[@Lazy-Journalist]

The ending was amazing.😊