The SCARIEST Stories You've EVER Heard!

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Story 1►01:13
Story 2►18:16
Story 3►32:22
Story 4►1:04:10
Story 5►1:14:43
Story 6►1:29:02
Story 7►1:40:11
Story 8►1:43:37
Story 9►1:58:24
Story 10►2:02:31
Story 11►2:35:56
Story 12►2:42:08
Story 13►2:45:48
Story 14►2:50:04
Story 15►2:53:20
Story 16►3:03:23
Story 17►3:07:00
Story 18►3:15:15
Story 19►3:20:23
Story 20►3:25:02
Story 21►3:28:41
Story 22►3:32:28
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[@llMarvelous]

Have a good vacation my friend And remember the best spider is dead spider (Australian folklore or smthg) 😂

[@SoCalRegisteredNurse]

I love Joel’s…I mean Sam Riding’s writing. Amazingly descriptive and captivating. I would love to see “O Death” made into a short film.

[@Ronin____5000]

Unholy hell! These are some of your best narrations yet! Much respect to these writers! Excellent stuff! Background score was a perfect match for all these! Well done.

[@llMarvelous]

@@Ronin____5000 came to say the same thing, ones of the best stories! Wish they always be as awesome 👍

[@llMarvelous]

Joel, I have to say, this was the perfect Grand Finale! (before vacation I mean 😁) Ones of the best works you did in a long time! Please take some more from that vault))) Due to chance I was born in an unfortunate geographical location and nationality , so now I can’t join your channel ( I’ll try my best to move to US next year, so I can also be a part of civilized world

[@hannabjorklund1075]

The second story about the Dove and the Raven was trippy!

[@kirstihampson201]

I really liked it especially when it drew parallels to the mother and father

[@khazanys]

It's was very bittersweet

[@khazanys]

​@@kirstihampson201l

[@PsychGirlRaven]

But birds can’t talk he was crazy!

[@claireslater6243]

Dont turn round though

[@TheMouthofBill]

That “plates” story had me hooked the whole time. Well written and sadly realistic in how humans would react to such an event.

[@amberd.883]

Isn't it a shame that a sophisticated lobster cage would work so well on what's supposed to be the most intelligent species on our planet? Too believable.

[@samriding]

@@amberd.883 I should've ended the story with that line.

[@chiapets2594]

It was junk

[@ramilbautista4573]

me too. if this will happen. this story might exactly what will happen.

[@luvely1062]

​@@chiapets2594your too loud

[@anotherhuman8173]

Story 3 has got to be one of the best and most terrifyingly realistic alien contact scenarios I've ever head. Kudos to the author.

[@samriding]

Cheers, mate.

[@cozeydaze]

Yes agree! I was on the edge 😂 amazing

[@nataliep501]

Yes; it gave me the same feeling as the Twilight Zone episode "To Serve Man" S3:E24

[@NoraBlack-wf6vh]

@@samriding that was seriously one of the best written stories I’ve ever heard. You have to pitch this to someone lol

[@samriding]

@@NoraBlack-wf6vh I think it's a bit too similar to the likes of Independence Day and Arrival. There's a story in there I'd like to give the Hollywood script treatment, but it's not that one.

[@sir.spookeys.stories]

Joel, you are by far my favourite story narrator on KZbin and you played a massive role in me starting narrating. Now, let the bedtime stories begin 😊

[@richsorrento4107]

Hell yea

[@disenchantedtear8219]

How awesome! I look forward to listening to your videos! 🥰

[@chaptermastermarneuskalgar]

mr ballens better

[@janicerouse842]

​...have a bit of class when you're on someone's podcast..,nobody asked "who's the best narrator,"... no opinion was asked for ....geeessshh

[@chaptermastermarneuskalgar]

@@janicerouse842 HE LITERLY SAID JOELS THE BEST ON KZbin BRO

[@BjornWithASlash]

First story’s ending had me confused at first, but that’s because I had been so used to listening to your channel through the lens of “this happened in real life” lmao. Really enjoyed that one 🤘🏻

[@Obsessive2345]

I chalked it up to the mothers mind wasn’t all there

[@JaneStutzman]

Would you mind explaining it to me?

[@rolo6819]

I'm working listening to the alien one and I'm like hold up, when tf did this happen!? Lmao 🤣 .

[@jillianpw9789]

Lol! Right? im like.. none of these stories are true 🤣🤣🤣

[@youarebymyside]

I had to stop at the third story. Honestly, if I wanted scary fiction, there's way better out there. Whole books. True crime, too.

[@madmaddox1139]

The Utopia is particularly heartbreaking and horrifying. Poor Lina and Ron (and others too)

[@Alex_The_Barbearian]

Reminds me of To Serve Man from the Twilight Zone

[@alliwelcharsenickitty5606]

​@@Alex_The_BarbearianThat's what I was thinking as well. Add in a little Doctor Who.

[@madmaddox1139]

@Alex_The_Barbearian that's something for me to check out then... there's a little Ray Bradbury there too

[@samriding]

Fun fact, it was inspired by a nightmare my wife had.

[@alliwelcharsenickitty5606]

@@samriding Was she raised on the Twilight Zone? Just curious.

[@PhantomNarrator]

The second story is pretty scary.

[@EvelynFacchine]

These stories are among my favorites so far. They have a uniquely bone chilling affect.

[@jennifermckinley8477]

I think so too.... Like every story was good

[@baileyslife3469]

Absolutely hands down the best set of stories ever , all new and unique , multiple different POV’s from 1st to 3rd, true , fictions, science fiction .. I mean truly the best set of anything since Nicki Minajs cheeks or dolly partons hoobles

[@thecatatemyhomework]

"Mr Chambers, don't get on the ship!! We deciphered the book! To Serve Man is a cookbook!!" The great Twilight Zone episode called To Serve Man.

[@plantemor]

The Plates in the sky story was so friggin cool. I could listen to it forever.

[@PetMama1313]

I want a sequal... why did the aliens do that? What is their intent/point? Were they trying to reduce human population so later they could lay claim to Earth? Make invasion easier? though admittedly, it was likely more scary without answers.

[@Nellynelzzzz]

It was like a movie in my head. Absolutely loved it!

[@samriding]

Cheers, mate!

[@caseygrubbs1123]

All of your videos are good, don't get me wrong but this set of stories are some of the best I've heard yet and I've listened to damn near every one. Much appreciated 🤜🤛🤘

[@baileyslife3469]

Facts , I’m on the 9th fine thru

[@cjirby5891]

THE BEST SET!!!

[@ColleenRidge-oo5eq]

Wicked greatly helps my insomnia .......Thank so much....... Colleen.... Peace..

[@mimaruby446]

Yeah, you could tell he is human, not AI.

[@AliciaCarsson]

Really happy this video popped up! Getting induced in the hospital right now and need all the distraction😅

[@Fasty1811]

You’re cooked bro >:D

[@CJ-hy3xt]

😂😂😂It won't be a Distraction it will be a paranoid but atleast you'll be careful of your surroundings ❤❤❤

[@zolotaya.rybka.]

Good luck! ✨

[@usedscar]

Mhh, a good sign?😮

[@Mandyyy2420]

Good luck 🤞 🎉 and congratulations!

[@jennifern1453]

The first story was really sad, a child makes a person a parent, but not every parent deserves a child (implying the evil dad)

[@chiapets2594]

It's a bs story

[@lenzi5119]

@@chiapets2594 Read the description, knucklehead.

[@callmeken2327]

@@chiapets2594bs or not, it was articulate and well written. Damn near deserving of a top bookseller. Whoever wrote it, he, she, or they did a fantastic job.

[@PsychGirlRaven]

@@chiapets2594it does t have to be real to be sad.

[@Gio98art]

​@@chiapets2594yeah these are fictional stories as you can see in the description "-more of these fictional-"

[@Mr.andMrs.Smith_0420]

I LOVE these long videos you put out and look forward to them every month, the narration, the music you use, the transition between stories, truly captivating stuff, seriously dude, you're one of a kind 👍

[@Mr.andMrs.Smith_0420]

For the record, I love all of your videos lol, there's just something about these that just entice me so much. You are by far my favorite narrator on youtube ❤

[@SamBentley-tu7mu]

I agree 😊

[@KeeekThaSneak]

You’re insane for that jump scare at the beginning 😭

[@pessimisticprofessorfarnsw3241]

Donating staged supernatural found footage to goodwill would be such a twisted prank.

[@nataliep501]

Story 10 was great 📼

[@The-Okami-Project]

Imagine doing it with any of the analog horror series. Like vita carnis

[@projectjupiter5523]

ferb, i know what we're gonna do today 😄

[@Phoenix-mh5eo]

It took me to story 3 to realize at least the first few stories were creepy pasta. Not to say I necessarily believed the phenomena were real, just that the OP's thought they were. Great stories!

[@halloweengiraffe]

SAME

[@jolee3430]

Spaceship?!? Really?

[@hangedups2608]

YEH IM NOT FEELING IT

[@chopsandtoots]

When the wording gets really purple-prose and tries very hard to sound sophisticated, you know it's fake. I looked up the Iraq story and couldn't find it, which honestly some of these it'd be pretty offensive to make up stuff regarding those events so I don't think they're all creepypastas

[@rolo6819]

I'm working, listening to the alien one and I'm like where tf did this happen and when!? Lol didn't realize it didn't say true 😅

[@ontoLovingMyself]

The collection is absolutely terrific!! I was scared and on edge the entire time.

[@timk1980]

Probably one of the best videos you’ve done Joel and trust me I’ve listened to 90% of all of them! Great work 💪🏼

[@captainjacksparrow4447]

3.5 hour long video,i will sleep good tonight 😊 thanks 🍻

[@chantelventer5276]

These were by far some of the best collection of stories I've ever heard on this channel. I will have to listen to them again.

[@muzikluva86]

These stories hands down are some of the absolute best you have narrated. The authors are insanely talented, and your voice brings them to life! Wow❤🔥

[@jennifermckinley8477]

I really enjoyed these stories too like every one of them were real good

[@sexylazercatwizard]

​@@jennifermckinley8477 except the poggers one, that was dumb af

[@hollyjordan3872]

I love A Favor For A Favor he did a while back where the guys wife cheated and the devil wanted to help him get revenge!!!

[@permanentvisitor2460]

Joel, you've inspired me. My kids have told me for years that I should narrate videos or read for books on tape. But I was always worried my light but noticeable southern accent would be a disadvantage to trying to get people to listen. Not that you have an accent. (In fact, your voice is pretty much perfect neutral Midwestern American, like newscasters strive for.) But I've decided to try it. And I have a small trove of short stories written by friends that nobody has heard yet, which I can record for my new effort. I hope people enjoy the end results.

[@Unknowngnostic]

I think many ppl would appreciate a southern accent. Maybe not everyone. But I grew up in the south and always prefer them whenever there's an option.. A lot of comfort and nostalgia in it

[@narelle-creative-arts]

Fantastic good luck lovely 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@ルシラムス]

Southern Cannibal's channel is pretty successful, you might want to check him out! :)

[@APinkkkkk]

Story 3 🤯

[@Masatisan]

​@@ルシラムス I was gonna say that too!

[@pam190]

I swear I put your videos on every night and you talk me right to sleep. But also you have the best content ever.

[@Daywew]

I've made it 2 and a half minutes into this video and decided that I have to save this one for night driving

[@SharonStanford-v6j]

Worth listening till the end, OMG this is one of the best compilations

[@soleclaw6521]

The one with the dove & raven was very well thought out. Whoever wrote that has a great brain. I really enjoyed that. ❤

[@raymndlo]

I normally don’t comment but this has to be one of the best compilations of stories

[@jennifermckinley8477]

I think so as well

[@ddbob1]

Ome of my favs by far. I think it's because these are written stories by authors instead of the true ones he tells.

[@useitwice]

Agreed. These are much better than the "real" ones

[@narelle-creative-arts]

The man in the photos through history….ohhh yeah 👏🏻😳

[@helenelucas2615]

Thank you joel...I work overnights and these long uploads help me sleep like a baby during the daytime. Please don't ever stop doing what you do. Your voice is truly magical!

[@jeniec1002]

I know you’ve heard this a million times by now but you’re the only thing i enjoy falling asleep to. Other narrators just don’t hit the same as you. Thank you for creating such awesome content. You’ve become an important part of my nightly routine lol

[@ailsa78]

I’m right there with you. Joel has the touch 🥰

[@Langley_Ackerman19]

Lighthouse horror is great too. I actually found him first beforw this channel. I can't stand MrBallen, hands too twitchy and voice is too perky.

[@paulgarcia8962]

Dude wtf? I follow you and a lot of great narrators. These stories out of no were some of the best I’ve heard in a long time!:). Some left us hanging but that was cool I guess lol. Kinda darkness haven’t heard in awhile. And so well done. As usual.. Thank you so much!

[@Alex_The_Barbearian]

So the alien spaceship story is To Serve Man basically

[@nataliep501]

With a little bit of Signs mixed in

[@samriding]

Yeah the author is a hack.

[@b.g.5869]

"It's a cook book!"

[@jaygin6518]

The “poggers” story was really cringe

[@marcoamazo]

Was definitely a weird one.

[@unklefesta]

right! wtf is poggers

[@cadez8386]

Yeah really cringe. Reminds me of a meatcanyon video. But meatcanyons was actually funny

[@kumakena]

I’m so grateful for finding your channel! I listen to it while I do my work and it makes the time fly by. You’re a very talented narrator! Thank you for making these, please don’t ever stop!

[@supposedlymel]

I havent been hooked on horror stories like these in so long. Every story had me hooked until the very end, kudos to every author!

[@melissamoonchild9216]

Joel, you are not just an excellent narrator, but an exceptional curator of tales. Loved the shout out to the writer, Ive wondered who the writer was behind a lot of the stories, since many of them seemed to have a common 'voice', very well written. Kudos to you both, perfect end to my birthday 🖤

[@IbizaFlame]

I don't comment often, but I listen to these super often. This is by far the best set of stories yet. I couldn't get any work done because I was listening so intently.

[@Inthedarrk]

Hope you're having fun in Aussie! Don't fight any Kangaroos!

[@SamBentley-tu7mu]

This is my 1st time listening and I absolutely love this episode..! 😊 thanks for sharing your calming voice and interesting stories !!!

[@permanentvisitor2460]

I will definitely check out Sam Riding! Thanks for the heads up.

[@samriding]

You better.

[@jav_1977]

one of my favorite videos that you’ve posted, need more like this

[@kaijinu]

This is such an awesome line-up of no sleep/creepypasta stories! Do you have any more compilations like this? True Scary Stories are fine and all, but there's something quite "refreshing" with you narrating these types of ghoulish tales! I would like to hear more!

[@MFarley3]

I’ve said this many times throughout the years listening to all of your videos but.. thank you, man. You are the best narrator to me and it’s a privilege to get to listen to you and the wild stories you find

[@amyhamilton-romans3293]

I love the stories. One thing I so wish your videos had were timestamps, especially on these long ones with so many stories. That would be so helpful, I work nights and often doze off during the daytime while listening.

[@alessandraleon1597]

It’s in the description box!!

[@AirGoddessTarot]

Oooo 3 1/2 hrs?? Joel showing out tonight!! Just how we love it!! As my 9 year old son says….Stay Creepy!!!❤❤

[@Xtractionghi1]

Love the vids man. Can’t sleep without em, gn everyone 😴

[@joelove1987]

Goodnight baby 😚😚 sleep tight

[@AmilyseLee]

Been a fan forever, but THIS is the BEST story EVER! Thank you team, keep it up! ❤

[@punkytruth365]

Hands down.... the most EPIC narration yet!!!

[@drdreadnightmare]

too long, can anyone help me split it up?

[@mimaruby446]

Just change the speed

[@mythicsagefire]

Just stop after a story and come back to it later. There’s time stamps for each story underneath the description (press more & scroll down). You do need to keep track of which story you are on in the upper right corner of the screen.

[@user-digitalfarmgirl]

Great stories. Super writing. As a writer myself, I must say this is quality stuff my friend.

[@sullisen]

As a former wannabe writer I just feel I made the right decision not pursuing it lol. Several of these stories were just exquisite in how they built suspense while keeping things vague enough to not feel like B-horror films in literary form. Helped along by some equally skillful narration contributing some great atmosphere of course.

[@samriding]

@@sullisen I reckon you should get writing again.

[@SABRMatt2010]

For some reason, when I listen to scary stories that are real, I can fall asleep. When I can tell the story is fiction, I can't sleep. My mind has to work harder following the plot... gets more engaged. That's why I don't usually listen to creepy pasta channels. But these are well written, so at least the insomnia isn't boring.

[@nicola3540]

I agree, Joel does creepy pasta better than most… tho wish he didn’t, I’m here for the real ones….

[@denaenielson1718]

the one about the man burying his son alive killed me

[@PetMama1313]

I know... what a tragedy! Dude burried the wrong son and thus lost both his sons. His whole family. The poor kid. (I mean if it were a true story, how awful that would feel both for the father and son).

[@chiapets2594]

How do you not know which kid was the one not hit. Low IQ play there.i don't believe it though. stop crying dude it didn't kill you he killed the story

[@micaelamorrigan2544]

I was so confused about this. How could he have confused the two?

[@ArminNL72]

What time stamp was it?

[@denaenielson1718]

@@micaelamorrigan2544 I think it’s because they were both sleeping, if I remember correctly he gave them sleeping medicine so they would sleep through the whole thing.

[@ms.krueger2660]

You, Mr.Ballen and Lighthouse horror are my favorites. Cant decide who is best !! Three way tie!!💙

[@krispalmer2815]

I’ll have to check out Lighthouse Horror. I love Mr Ballen too. I just bought tickets for one of his live tour shows this fall. I am excited. If LET’S READ, ever went on tour , I’d be all over it. Love these guys. Some really inedible narrators. 💜

[@krispalmer2815]

**incredible

[@OK-lm1hj]

This might be my favourite compilation you’ve put together so far, let’s go Let’s Read!

[@SmashynHogg]

Yay!!!! New Let's read!!! My absolutely favorite narrator!! Time to get Lulled to my beautiful nightmares ❤❤

[@Mr.TeETH78]

These were all bangers! So good! Great job narrating, Joel! Chef’s kiss too you, sir!

[@HumboldtHoney22]

Thank you, Joel!! Hope you're enjoying your vacay. 🥳 🎉

[@happyface9529]

😊

[@tatwrianna24]

Been listening to your channel for a while now but so far these are some of the best stories so far. I have never felt shocked because the endings are so good.

[@trishashields664]

Is it just me or are these stories scarier than usual 🥸 love your channel!

[@RumneyRock]

They definitely were

[@kenzobankz4490]

Story 15 give me absolute chills

[@richardsaenziii7324]

That first story gave me big chills!

[@Hey_its_Hazel2004]

Dude, I've been binge watching your videos for awhile now and can't get enough. Good work!

[@jbellbird9050]

Feel so relaxed after listening to your stories. First story brought a tear to my eye ❤

[@PinkCottonCandy88]

Every one of these stories were great!! Please do more like these. I love listening to you at work!

[@missyh4997]

Wow I just finished listening to the 1st story and I already have chills 😮. Love your channel 🤘

[@marcoamazo]

New englander here and your new englander twang is spot on and i love it.

[@DLC1325]

This one was amazing! Fantastic stories! Make another please!

[@useitwice]

Great narration as usual. And I much prefer these kinds of stories than the boring "real" ones from reddit

[@nutty77]

2.30am and just found this. No sleep for me 😁

[@Nellynelzzzz]

All of these were so good, Joel. Thank you.

[@RumneyRock]

This has to be some of the craziest stories you've ever read on here. WTF is with the old raspy sounded witch at the end. Wild

[@JacobiJohnson-di9im]

Officially have been reading to me and my unborn baby for 8 months it’s the only way I can sleep so bed time is now 🫶 thank youuu

[@Szyq003]

Thank you very much, as always, time well spent ❤

[@infrared953]

The corpse that leaves the crime scene in the tape story: When you get into a lethal accident but your girl tells you via ouija board that her parents aren't home

[@rchs3685]

One of the best you’ve ever made, Joel!!!

[@AzunaChibiKitteh]

Amazing compilation! I love these well written horror stories vs the reddit posts, way better imo

[@sherlockgirl88]

Regarding the Holocaust story, Love from an Illinois native. There is a Holocaust Museum in Skokie Illinois. Can never leave the place without shedding tears.

[@lynnajames8906]

Awesome Stories ❤ Thank you Joel!

[@jesse2456]

I usually don’t like the paranormal ones but the first two were really good

[@Rachelllllll2024]

They made me so sad 😓

[@ddbob1]

I really love the new direction of these stories. It's like a mixture of realism, supernatural, and the fantastic. I usually listen to true stories and supernatural ones from different people, but this was a nice change if oace from joel.

[@amyhuxford6290]

Yay🎉 I'm so needing scary storytime tonight 🎉❤❤❤

[@behindthebrokensystem]

I’m from CT and I have to say you nailed the New England accent and attitude..made me want to go on a Dunkin Donuts run 😂😂😂

[@missjddrage1111]

The story of the ship and the creature from the black lagoon was a great listen. Very much enjoyed it. 💐💯

[@samriding]

Historical horror is immensely fun.

[@britakatude]

This was such a great video! Please make more like it!

[@MamaB23]

Oooo just as a settle In to fold laundry 🧺 perfect thank you!

[@hollyjordan3872]

Absolutely amazing stories

[@MisfitHorror]

Joel has inspired me to read my own horror stories, and I have a new video coming out tomorrow 😊 thank you, Joel.

[@rosemarybowser5543]

I just went to your channel but didn't see anything yet

[@vmorris7639]

Subbed!

[@krispalmer2815]

Do you have the video up yet @MisfitHorror?

[@jamboreeAG]

thank you so much for such a long video! these stories were really captivating. would love stuff like this in the future again!

[@buildtherobots]

1:59:50 1929 and the stock market crash was a Tuesday, not a Friday. It's still called Black Tuesday but it isn't the same as Black Friday

[@everettanderson8581]

I have been listening to your stories for a little over a year, and this is by far my favorite one . The stories are just amazing. Great job.

[@IggyB-Music]

I’m only 12 minutes in and this videos already a banger

[@briannajones9282]

Omg over three hours!!!! Love u Joel!!! U are hands down my fav narrator, keep up the good work!!!

[@Flamsterette]

Thanks for the upload during Game 7!

[@cozeydaze]

Usually fall asleep to this channel but these kept me up until midnight...so we'll written I was really listening 😂

[@tiny_hobi]

I'm really enjoying the subtlely scary background music!

[@mothwings985]

This is the 2nd time I try listening to this video but I keep falling asleep! Your voice puts me out in seconds its crazy but I love it ☺️

[@chriscarter1177]

Man, I'm not sure who you are but you definitely another sub!! Ty for tonight's narrations they have all been damn good!

[@alexdoom2321]

I normally don’t like the creepy pastas but I actually enjoyed the first couple……until I got to the poggers story😂😂

[@jeanetterodgers4199]

Wtf was the "poggers" story

[@hatetheantichrist]

poggers

[@elizabethanne7844]

Right?!? I was waiting for some type of explanation…totally not poggers…

[@Eddycut]

The bf died of literal brainrot