The thing in my yard has been telling the most Horrifying Stories

[@Darksomnium]

Hey everyone! i really enjoyed this story and im excited to see what you all think! leave a comment letting me know!

[@tian4037]

i got here 33 seconds after the vid released new record

[@Dingo701]

@@tian4037yessir

[@minutemen1744]

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[@Dingo701]

I enjoy ur content dude

[@billvenetian4568]

I love your narrations can’t wait to hear this one

[@Yourlocaltrashgoblin]

Mc is such a scared child and I love that, he’s so adamant on wanting and needing to be in a fairytale, to be a hero and it’s genius, this author is great at that, and ur va is amazing!

[@Darksomnium]

im so glad you're enjoying it!

[@Yourlocaltrashgoblin]

@@Darksomnium holy macroll that was a quick response, but yeah I love binging this channel (I’m pretty sure this is my first time commenting lmfao)

[@Yourlocaltrashgoblin]

@The wanderer mood

[@americanmade4484]

That just helped through some yard work, and a pretty good story to boot (what you never heard tell of a boot a fella goes out he gotta put on a boot... Of course I know boot I made avocado) don't know why but felt like throwing that out can anyone else name who said it. Just an old chunk of coal

[@mattym4451]

I've listened to 100s of creepy pastas... this is the ONLY one I've ever stopped... and just 8 mins in. The darkness is too real. And reading comments makes it seem like it's only going to get worse

[@ladynoir8243]

The imagery in the story is astonishing and vivid. So beautiful and excellent storytelling.

[@Darksomnium]

Thank you

[@MisterFleshcage]

I don’t even know where to start. This story brought me to tears. The description of Wendy, constantly reinforcing her grotesque form, contrasted by her soft voice. I’ve been dealing with grief for a few years now. It’s gotten better, but the pain is still there. I took something important from this story, “I remember, and that’s enough.”

[@GikamesShadow]

This story hits close to home. My mother has died a few years back from brain cancer. Before that she had battled breast cancer. Over time she got worse and worse and I was sitting there, unmedicated ADHD and largely incapable of even understanding how to handle the entire situation. Getting frustrated, depressed, fighting with her over the most minor things because of how the cancer was affecting her brain. Eventually I had to move her into palliative care because it was too much, I could barely take care of myself already. And all throughout I too gave into fairytales, of a better day, a better life. How Id just create something to make a lot of money and how I would take care of her, so she wouldnt have to spend time in palliative care like this and instead be by my side, at home. By the end of it all, as we came to burying her, my most important thought was for her to get a plaque with her name on it. We never were wealthy and I certainly wasnt after the fact so I couldnt give her a proper grave. Instead she was burried as ash beneath a tree something I believe she would have loved the most. And close by, a small gathering space with plaques for all visitors and grieving people to gather to not disturb the dead. Her plaque now attached to a good looking 2m tall carved stone pillar reading her name so that at the very least something shows that she existed.

[@Darksomnium]

I'm so sorry for loss, thank you for sharing that

[@scruffy-thejanitor]

She existed and she matters. You exist, and you matter. I'm sorry for your pain and loss. Where unbelievable grief meets unbelievable hope, we find our own fairytales.

[@katstaples3264]

I'm sorry for your loss I know the pain and sorrow you went through. I lost my fiance to brain cancer and to read that someone knew what I went through warms my heart as tears run down my face as I remember. God bless you and your family whom you will always remember. 🙏

[@davidpatch8424]

The tree is her plaque, your love is her existence ✨️

[@brandonjones9998]

I am so very sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to you

[@runeskiamorph]

This has the feel, description, and prestine of a Ghibli movie. Fairy tales both beautiful and terrifying , all with happy endings that are somehow mournful of lost childhood wonderment.

[@Darksomnium]

I'm so glad you like it!

[@brahtrumpwonbigly7309]

That's a good description.

[@tiredmrp]

This story made me cry. I relate to the narrator. Never enough yet giving everything to everyone. I hate that even in the end, despite letting everyone else have his happy ending, there is nothing for him. His family betrayed him to the end.

[@Satans_Little_Helper]

As an older brother myself I know exactly how he feels. The worst part is when he believes himself to be selfish for wanting to escape and run away from the Hellish life he has. That's not selfish. He was entirely selfless. Of course he wanted the freedom that Windy had. It's heartbreaking that he didn't get it. Or maybe he did in one way or another it did mention that he sometimes saw a flash of gold in his eyes.

[@maximillian1109]

@@Satans_Little_Helper At least he is no longer dragged down by a selfish mother and her bratty spawn. That mom should not have allowed their misery to go this far. Why is she even living in the middle of nowhere in a place where they could be forgotten?! She is failing both her kids, but especially her oldest.

[@Satans_Little_Helper]

@@maximillian1109 Sadly this type of thing is far more common than people want to believe. Oh well. Not every fairytale can have a happy ending.

[@davidalvarez5659]

@@maximillian1109 Well it's not like she chose to get sick or have a son with mental disabilities.

[@HippieInHeart]

@@Satans_Little_Helper true

[@AssadTheOne]

As an adult, this is absolutely crazy how many layers this story has. How you can understand the meanings behind different things. Wow! And you guys narrated it perfectly!

[@altantulga8138]

Care to elaborate?

[@oren1305]

​@@altantulga8138My take on it: As an adult, I know his mother isn't trying to play favorites but is likely being sweeter to the baby of the fmaily because he's, well, little, and because he's sick too. It's unfair to the protagonist and yet I can understand her in ways a child might not be able to. As adults, we can see how the protagonist creates this fantasy land to cope with his mother dying, and his baby brother being sick, and his dad being gone. No one is there for him, so he desperately wants to be the hero. We see all of this, because we've all mostly grown up, but the main character doesn't, and so the whole tale is fantastical and horrible in equal measure. He's a scared kid, who needs his mom, but she can't help him.

[@Heating56]

Jesus Christ. When I started this story I wasn’t sure what I was expecting. I’m halfway through my night shift at work and on the verge of tears listening to the ending. A+ story and narration. I’m not sure what I’d do without this channel

[@Darksomnium]

[@JDNCLOWD]

Fellow night shifter 😂

[@Jolis_Parsec]

That was quite a bittersweet tale I just got finished listening to, Ronnie. Definitely hit me in the feels by the time the ending rolled around. All in all, one of the best stories I’ve had the pleasure of listening to you not simply narrate, but bring to life in a way that only somebody with the gift of a master storyteller can easily perform. Good work to both you and the author of this fine tale. 😊

[@Darksomnium]

I'm so glad you liked it!

[@iamV10010]

Man.. Dopabeane sure knows how to immerse the reader into the dark corners of human suffering. Their stories leave an inky mark on my soul for quite some time after experiencing them.

[@Darksomnium]

shes an amazing writer :D

[@iamV10010]

@@Darksomnium I used to be an avid nosleeper. She was one I always watched for when scrolling. It's been about 4 years and I still can't shake a particular part of one of her stories. It was just so brutal and torturous; an agony so off-putting and raw. Thank you for doing what you do. You have real talent for voice work and I hope it's as rewarding for you as it is for us, your loyal listeners.

[@Darksomnium]

thank you so much! ive been talking to dopabeane and she might be writing some new stories for the channel :D

[@aimeeprincessofpower]

For real real

[@Ten_Thousand_Locusts]

@@iamV10010 what story? What part?

[@Zarbon000]

To me this story is about the main character dealing with the death of his mother and little brother. He didn't want them to die in vain. He wanted to know they would have happiness on the other side. So he dreamed up this fairytale for them. Its beautiful in a tragic way.

[@RedneckWarlock]

I'm sorry, but this comment was so good I had to be the 70th like and end the 69 likes lmao

[@ameliamintz392]

I'm the 263rd like ❤

[@jamessweat7495]

I heard another story almost the same I'm sure I'm not the only one both were great

[@liamjones5131]

I'm 362nd!@@ameliamintz392 your evil like twin

[@liamjones5131]

oh wait i'm 326th nm haha.

[@syleise8729]

This story really hurt. I could feel every emotion described, and it's almost like a lived experience. If the world were fairer, the writer would have her works analyzed like Shakespeare.

[@Unclaimed_Username]

10:57 The idea of a nightmarish creature rising from the earth to point out where your property line ended to explain how it's actually You who's trespassing, and doing so with a completely normal-sounding voice and tone, is oddly appealing. I know the story is about to get way worse from here (because why wouldn't it?), but this bit has a bit of that kind of creepy-cute whimsy I love.

[@margeebechyne8642]

A fairy tale, but a very dark one. I wish he didn't end up alone and longing for what he gave up for his mother and brother. Bittersweet, indeed. Such talent! Thank you so much!!

[@scruffy-thejanitor]

I've been listing to your narrations for years. The stories you choose to read are so soulful and real. Today, my father passed from cancer while I was in the middle of listening to this story. The pain is fierce and I feel for the protagonist greatly. There was nothing left that I could do either. Thank you so much for this reading.

[@Darksomnium]

im so sorry for your loss

[@christinearrighi8655]

I am so very sorry I understand as much as I can (I lost my dad to throat cancer 10 years ago they had to operate and take his voice box so he couldn't talk near the end. I send my love 💓 to u and yours xxxx

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

So sorry to hear that. I lost both my parents to addiction. There’s only one good thing when your parent dies. It’s supposed to happen that way and not the other way around. That’s what someone told me at the funeral. To try to make me feel some sort of comfort. I hope it helps.

[@squishy8758]

My father is currently battling stage 3 cancer and I understand the feeling of never being enough. I'm doing everything I can to help but it's not enough. I hope this story brought you some peace bc he got a happy ending knowing that his mom and brother will spend the rest of eternity happy.

[@scruffy-thejanitor]

​@@squishy8758 I'm wishing your father and you and your family strength, health and hope. Please know that loving your father and doing your best is exactly what is needed. 🫂

[@kidcthulhufortney1320]

That was grotesque, melancholy, and beautiful in equal measure. I'm still trying to digest it all. You and Romnex were amazing. I wish I could create something as bewildering and moving as this dark fairy tale you wove from excellent source material.

[@Darksomnium]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ashnestler286]

This... was a masterpiece. The author is one gifted writer, and you brought it to life perfectly. I also didn't miss the detail about the protagonist starting to see a hint of murky gold in his own eyes when he looks in the mirror.

[@claudiacook619]

This story reminds me of the movie A Ghost Story a little. The horrifying concept of dying without dying, watching everything fade and be forgotten. Wendy's fate is the horror in this story. Gosh this was so sad, and horrible, and terrifying. Amazing job and amazing story. Keep it up dude, we're lucky to have you.

[@Darksomnium]

ooo sounds interesting ill check it out, thank you claudia! :)

[@claudiacook619]

@@Darksomnium it's not horror- but one of my favourite films all the same. I hope you enjoy it!

[@ZedMazaus480]

This is such a wonderfully beautiful heart breaking story. You can feel and sympathize the main characters pain and fustrations. Never to get anything, because everything is always given to his little brother. And always told he's the one that must make sacrifices so the little brother gets everything. Even When he finally finds something of his own that he wants so desperately to keep. He's told he must give that to the little brother too at his expense. It makes you feel the main character's rage and fustration at this final slight. I would have lashed out too. This feels like a metaphore for parents that choose a golden child and force the other kid(s) to sacrifice everything so the golden child gets absolutely everything under the sun. The lesson at that point should be you shouldn't have to sacrifice absolutely everything all the time for anyone. And its okay to want something just for yourself sometimes. Don't let anyone tell you that your wants and feelings don't matter, because they most certainly do.

[@awesomenessbrown12345]

I fucking abhorred Noah the entire story

[@magicalhermitcrab5912]

@@awesomenessbrown12345 Right? Such a menace.

[@sdathomas5088]

@@awesomenessbrown12345 Why Noah? He can't know any better. He's young and whatever disability he has clearly stops him from communicating, behaving, and thinking normally. The mother is the one who keeps lashing out at her son, despite being an adult and his mother.

[@jaybarbour7766]

​@@awesomenessbrown12345 its the mom for me personally

[@ZarHakkar]

@@jaybarbour7766 It's interesting how people gravitate towards putting the blame on someone. The situation is fucked, but it specifically has to be someone's fault. I think being able to point that finger is a means of self-comfort, a way of reassuring yourself that "that could never be me" and that the world isn't this fucked up and we do have control over what happens to us in life and if anyone is stuck in a bad situation they must have some flaw that made them deserve it.

[@janedoe885]

This one made me cry tbh, and I almost never cry at stories. A few times during it and at the end, but for different reasons. Looking at the comments I think there's room for people to interpret differently too. Seems like the sort of thing where you can put some of yourself in as a listener. I cried about the brothers, not only because of how Wendy had loved them and been unable to keep them safe--but for the ways each of them had loved and trusted (or been loved and trusted, or chosen not to trust) without those things being remotely relevant to staying safe. Goes for animals and people and siblings. I cried about how awful the suffering was, and while it mattered that the force inflicting it was deliberate the experience of the victims was worse for me. There are monsters in the world who do that. They're not normal or common but they do exist. And being monsters is only a byproduct of what they've inflicted needlessly. I cried over the MC, because beyond literally sacrificing his best friend he also sacrificed his own freedom, and sacrificed guarantees. He wasn't willing to sacrifice his brother even during times he was angry with him. He wasn't willing to sacrifice all of himself, but he did sacrifice part. His brother and his mother are both freed from their afflictions to continue on because of him, but that doesn't mean they'll take him with them. And I think there's kind of a question of whether that's enough. For me, it was. Terrible things still exist. The monster became part of the forest, but it's also important to remember the forest has good and beauty in it too. And the forest existed before the monster. Wendy becoming part of the forest may have a similar capacity for monstrousness as any other creature there. Or as the world, for that matter. You can't destroy the monster of the forest without also destroying every good thing in the forest. You can't destroy the monsters of the world without also destroying every good thing in the world. The MC becomes part of the imperfect world, and so do his mother and brother. They're both free because of him. He has some freedom left because he took steps to preserve that in himself (he ate Wendy too) but he can never truly connect with her because he willingly tied himself to his mother and brother. If he consumed his brother, he wouldn't need to care about him anymore. His brother would have no power over him because voluntarily consuming him means no longer loving him. If he sacrificed himself, all value for himself would have died--as would he, functionally. MC chose to keep living while continuing to love his mother and brother (feeding them Wendy) even if living and loving them leaves a wound (fingers gone). It's better to live in an imperfect and hurting world that has monsters in it than to destroy the beauty and life of the world trying to eradicate monsters. Even if the world is scary sometimes, it's beautiful too. And if you truly love someone, as much as it might hurt, you do still need to give them freedom to make up their own mind about you. Even if it means being rejected sometimes. Even if you know it isn't fair and that injury will stay. Even if you might lose them through no one's fault. MC doesn't get total freedom or to be untouched by pain, but he knows his mother and brother are still alive because of him. And he loves them anyway even if it would be easier not to. So like... while MC's victory came at a cost, the cost wasn't all of himself (nor should it have been, he's also worthy of protection) and that victory is a huge deal. Think there was a question posed about whether it's worth living and shackling yourself to love anything if what you love can be hurt or destroyed and there's nothing you can do about it, if the object of your love might not even love you back or be able to keep you safe. MC answered yes, and it meant continuing with any pains he got from it. His loved ones and their memories are still more important to him.

[@wednesdaylol6659]

I was trying to understand the motive behind what the MC did at the end, and I think you’ve explained it well here. He was not willing to give up himself or his brother fully, so he had to find another solution. Maybe he thought he could sacrifice Wendy instead and thus give both him and his family the happy ending at her expense, so what he said about being the foolish older brother would tie into that rash decision. Or maybe he knew how that they would enter the fairy tale and he would be left out, but as long as they could all exist in some way then it would still be worth betraying Wendy. Either way it plays into the metaphor of the whole story, of a brother giving of himself to protect and help his family while learning that he does not need to completely sacrifice himself for them. We all have our own lives, dreams and freedoms, and even if ours turn to dust while our family live happy lives our sacrifices for them have allowed them to flourish, so we remain as a part of them and their happy endings. And knowing that is bittersweet, just like the ending here.

[@janedoe885]

@@wednesdaylol6659 Thanks Wednesday! And I completely agree with how you phrased the second paragraph in particular. MC didn't choose absolute freedom or painlessness for anyone, but that's okay. That's the cost of loving another person--you can hurt over them. I was too sleepy and emotional about it last night to articulate fully, but part of why the brothers got me (and I think it involved great choices on the part of the author) was because they focused on the love that exists between people and pets, along with people and very small children. It's not just something unconditional, but something very vulnerable and innocent. IRL I lost two cats some years ago to medical problems. The ways they died were horrible. One developed cancer and wasted away slowly. His brother developed health complications tied to broken heart-related stress and passed not long after. I saw both. Did everything I could to protect and comfort them, but in the end there wasn't anything. The idea of an animal mourning while not knowing what's going on/being helpless (as with the first brother) got to me because I've seen that. Same with not being able to protect the animals you love that trust you to take care of them, as with the second brother. And with Wendy's third brother, the idea presented imo is that you can do everything right and be perfectly careful only for tragedy to strike anyway. So in the context of this story I think it builds into the question of whether you'd erase the love you felt, reject loving anyone in the future because of pain like that. It would free you from loss and mourning, but again... you lose every beautiful thing at the same time. Still mulling over how Wendy was tricked into eating her first brother, and I think the reason her experience and curse were different are because she didn't eat him voluntarily. She was bound to him through love. Since she didn't have a choice to consume him the way MC did, that loss followed her and always will. Figure she still represents freedom to the MC but she herself isn't free.

[@wednesdaylol6659]

@@janedoe885 I noticed she’s pretty bound by anger towards her father, just as much as she binds herself to her brothers through love. It may be possible that her anger is what keeps her father alive and bound to the forest, and in that sense it is “her” monster. She has the ability to teleport through trees after all, and once she dies she’s still able to manifest herself to guide the MC’s family away. Maybe that’s a metaphor for your personal demons existing only insofar as they can feed off of you? I’m sorry to hear about your cats, I understand why you feel strongly about this story. I can see myself as the brother who was left out in a sense, who sacrificed so others could flourish. But my family also sacrificed for me so I guess we all can see a bit of ourselves in this

[@janedoe885]

@@wednesdaylol6659 True on the father! There's a lot of focus on memory and fear of loved ones being forgotten in the story, but for all that Wendy was outraged that the people who mutilated her forgot her father/the person they'd done it for--she's kept her father around rent free in her own head. Which, it makes sense, but she's giving him power too. She can never truly be free of him because he will always have shaped her life and experiences in some way. (Except we never directly see the father, which I think was a good call because imo raises the question of whether Wendy is tainting her view of the world with the memory of her father or whether he is still an active force himself.) And thank you about my cats. They were sweet, funny little guys and I try to focus on their lives more than their deaths. This story just slammed in the question of like, 'Would you rather not have known them?' 'Would you rather never have a pet again and never lose that pet?' Which... for me, of course not. I'm sorry you had the experience of feeling left out like the MC too. I've seen some discussion floating through comments being furious on MC's behalf, and a few where I'm like 'ah so you would have sacrificed the brother' lol. The MC definitely wasn't being treated fairly and shouldn't have been put into the position he was. But it's sort of... when you get dysfunctional families, I think in some ways it would be easier to 'sacrifice' them and not care about them anymore. But then you lose every good thing too, and you specifically lose your family. Sacrifice would protect from pain, whether it's a betrayal or the world. But that's a huge thing to give up at the same time. I basically took from the ending that MC still feels the pain of being abandoned, but it hurts because he loved his mom and brother. If he didn't love them it wouldn't matter. Also though, agreed on mutual sacrificing. I think that back and forth is part of what makes things better in healthier relationships--people give each other pieces of themselves instead of it being one party all the time.

[@yesterdayitrained]

Thank you so much for this, and everything you wrote. Just beautiful. I cried at the end of the story too. I wasn’t sure why, exactly. It was freeing and sad all at the same time. But everything you wrote made perfect sense. And the part about doing everything you can, and being rejected anyway- and that being OK- those were words I needed someone to say to me, because sometimes the pain is too much. I have wondered, would I rather just erase the memories, like I never knew? Sometimes it’s tempting. But time and time again, my answer too is ‘no’. This is life. This is how it works. It’s imperfect, not all good, not all bad. Just like each of us. So I will take the good, I will love, knowing I may and will lose. Knowing it will hurt, always. But sometimes, I’ll smile too.

[@megamovieman101]

Windy is seriously one of my all-time favourite CreepyPasta characters now. She’s so tragic, dark, warm, beautiful, and melancholy all at once, and it’s amazing. Dopabeane is super talented, and Romnex did a great job bringing her to life. Kind of shipped Windy with the MC though lol

[@finnthroop8301]

I’ve noticed you’ve been releasing a lot more regularly, and as much as we appreciate it, remember not to overwork yourself. I’ve always know you to put out quality instead of quantity, don’t change that. This channel is perfect the way it is. Thank you

[@MystearicaClaws]

Daaaaaaammmnnnn. See, this is what I fell in love with concerning these narrations. They are seldom just there to scare you. They are thought out and thought provoking. They explore what it is to live, to feel, to be human. Because of the implicit darkness, there is a freedom to go deeper, to really look into it. I love that, even when it hurts.

[@anuragdey7246]

This MC has surely become my favourite creepypasta protagonists of all time. Not only is he smart but he can also take hard decisions. The part where he sacrificed Windy was really emotional. The fairytale aspect of this story also added the beauty of this story.

[@YeshuaSaves5500]

I am so in love with this story. The narration was masterful as always but this story is like nothing I've ever heard. It's a fairy tale but it's a hopeless one. Full of despair, jealousy, iniquity, terror and wonderous beauty all rolled into one story. An amalgamation of emotions and experiences. Everything is a 10 here. The narration, the sound effects, the story... it's just so perfectly imperfect. Cheers Ronnie, this is a true classic.

[@Darksomnium]

im so glad you liked it!

[@Pugilist379]

Dopabeane is the kind of person I'd like to go stargazing with, and just ruminate on life, death, and entropy for hours. She's my favorite author that you cover. Her stories are Miyazaki-esque fever dreams.

[@grundgymoozuh8427]

Truly an amazing story and well narrated by DS! This left me with some lingering thoughts 1) I ache for more for our protagonist. He gave his family some version of the peace he wanted for himself, but at the cost of his own. 2) what fate did he leave Wendy with? Does she wait still for her chance to defeat her father? Was her father even there or were her and her brothers caught in a deluded quest for some kind of closure? And in the end do we feel that Wendy was a monster or a victim? Or both?

[@Darksomnium]

I'm so glad you liked it! Personally I think windy was a victom, and she genuinely wanted him to join her, but he hurt her with his out of anger when being told he couldn't have what he wanted, and that it was meant for someone else, which is why she was so cold to him in the end. I like how stories like this don't always answer everything and let us wonder

[@Kirasupporter1]

@@Darksomnium But it sounds like he could have chosen to eat his brother giving himself immortality. It was either that or he gets eaten so his brother has the immortality. He wouldn't do either

[@shibadogthing9997]

I have no words to describe how this story made me feel. The contrast between the start of the story and the end, from the MC's escapism and hope-filled adventures with Windy, to the hopelessness he lives in, partly because of his egoism, and partly because he loved enough for his brother to not eat him, to not enjoy the countless carefree days along Windy, which is what the MC wanted most. I feel kinda empty right now, great story and great narration, as always.❤️

[@Big.bunkus]

This is some straight-up guillermo del toro story telling. I was sad but absolutely enthralled with the dark fairytale atmosphere. The monster girl character reminded me a lot of skull kid from majora's mask. Great story.

[@mirandax0x]

My dad first introduced me to this channel, and it has been my absolute favorite of it's kind since. We will send each other back and forth ones we've listened to for the other. Your narrations have a hook in us both! You have such a soothing voice, and the narrations are always so good and filled with the perfect emotion.

[@Darksomnium]

Wow that's so cool, thank you both!

[@darthdunesarrakis2105]

Never thought I'd see you in the yt comment section lmao @miranda dale

[@mirandax0x]

@@darthdunesarrakis2105 lol what? Do I know you or something 🤔 😆 lol wild

[@darthdunesarrakis2105]

Yeeee Ill shoot you a message, I was almost done with the video and I was reading comments and was like whaaaatt, wild, small world lmao

[@mirandax0x]

@Darthdunes Arrakis I got your message! That's so cool! This is my all time favorite channel for these!

[@bigbangluvabc123]

I finished and holy shit. Absolutely brilliant. Wonderful. The story brings up lots of points like how exhausting it can be to be a full time caretaker (in this case, the MC), who has to sacrifice his sleep at night, to have time for himself. He’s constantly giving his all, but it’s never enough. My heart goes out to any medical caretakers and children that have to take care of those in hospice or ailing parents; because you know at the end they will pass away and never recover. Older siblings, you guys are the foundation of families. Secondly, VA for Wendy, you did awesome. I have literally never almost started crying during one of these listens, ever. The repeated abuse and hurt that a child goes though from an abusive parent is something a child can never recover from, even as an adult. Your parent is supposed to be your security, provide warmth and love. I hope Wendy can live more at ease now, knowing she is remembered and loved by MC’s family and himself. Dark Somnium, man, you’ve fucking done it again 👍🏼

[@realfalanuhlaalu]

absolutely beautiful, loved the vivid imagery of all the natural wonders the protag and Wendy (?) experienced and the second half about the brothers gave me genuine chills. Romnex did amazing with her role, the emotion in her voice was so raw that I almost cried too...

[@talisetraore7601]

I absolutely loved this story. I'm actually writing a paper about the cultural depiction of nature within fairytales and myths, and I think this will serve as a great inspiration. I find it so interesting how depending on the origins of the story, things like the forest can be seen as good or evil, as interpreted by the reader or the writer. I feel like this story captures the nuances of human emotion as it is affected by the environment perfectly, and I can't wait to listen to it again!

[@Darksomnium]

Ooo what a coincidence, I'm sure your paper will turn out great!

[@misjudg6969]

That was the most deeply disturbingly most beautiful story I think I've ever heard. Honestly you're the only one that could have narrated that. It's struck me so deeply I have no words. But I will let you know it just brought some things up for me sad and painful as it is it was so beautiful too and thank you for that. You've read some stories that have really moved me over the years with this one really hit home. I don't even know what to compare it to cuz there is no comparing it into the person who wrote wrote it that was the most incredible story I've ever heard. I don't know how else to describe it is deeply disturbing and beautiful.

[@QueenieHalloweenie]

Love the amount of stories you've been pushing out! They help me so much at work with the time and help keep me awake 😅 remember to take care of yourself ronnie 🖤🖤🖤

[@Darksomnium]

thank you, how have you been :)

[@QueenieHalloweenie]

I've been doing good. Been a hectic beginning of the year but I'm getting back into the swing of things 😁 how about you?

[@Darksomnium]

@@QueenieHalloweenie pretty good! outside of some dental issues haha. been working on a schedual to try to get videos up more often :) i hope the rest of your year is more calm! :D

[@QueenieHalloweenie]

@The Dark Somnium ooooh I'm excited to see what you have in store for us 😃 but yes I hope it's a better year thank you definitely need it😁

[@TestaRosssa_]

The line, "Full of clothes far too big for her now, and makeup she'll never wear again," absolutely shot me back to what I felt walking in to my mom's room as she was dying of cancer

[@duncanvanvuuren4265]

Man you have a perfect voice for narration of scary stories. So.ething about a calm and almost soothing voice saying some of the most creepy and unsettling things. Is just perfect keep up the great work!

[@Darksomnium]

thank you so much :)

[@FusaFox]

Stories like these are my favorite to listen to. A story that leaves me silent at the end wondering if I should listen again for fear of having missed an important meaning. A story that stirs my heart and ripples in my mind for hours. One that makes me want to recommend it to others. You and Romnex brought the characters to life and your voices perfectly accentuated the experience. Thank you for continuing to make videos. You make my quiet nights feel memorable when they'd otherwise be a blur by the next week.

[@kelseymcdermott2638]

What an enthralling story! I haven't heard anything this captivating and mentally colorful in a long time. Kudos to the writer and your narration! Amazing story

[@Darksomnium]

Thanks Kelsey, i plan to do more stories by this author:)

[@mikeydubbs8565]

You’ve been on a roll lately! Keep up the good work, brother! The work you do not only in your performances but your curation as well lets me know I’m always in for a treat with each of your uploads

[@Darksomnium]

thank you so much :)

[@rho7754]

I swear I've seen one of these with my eyes before. The big mindless hungry kind. The experience and knowing it's out there has changed my outlook on life. This story digs deeply into the concept and perhaps its subversions in a way that I don't have the cultural background nor anthropological knowledge to fully comment on. It feels masterful, though. Oftentimes desire, hunger, self-giving, and the world taking are so much more complicated than just making it through the winter. To me the sense of universality beyond its original root concept feels truly remarkable within the genre. DS has a wonderful ability to let stories speak themselves through him, and I know that can't be easy. Good video.

[@Darksomnium]

Thank you so much!

[@rosemarybowser5543]

Ok , we need details pls

[@rho7754]

@@rosemarybowser5543 I will have some. It's not something I talk about much so I'm trying to figure out how to say everything I need to, for it to make sense, and to maybe express why this story caused me to feel like bringing it up.

[@rho7754]

Still going to add some context. I have been moving and had other things going on. Plus I can't really do a "short version". However I don't want to plug a link to an essay on DS's comments, if that is even allowed.

[@rho7754]

Maybe I can write it as a full story and give a reddit profile IDK, I'd want permission.

[@Arzon527]

Props to the writer for such a compelling story, only halfway so far, can't wait to see how it ends! All the VA, background music and work put into the audio is so immersive, I love it!

[@ReelGT]

Jesus this story is so sad and beautiful at the same time. I’ve never hated and loved a story at the same time but here we have a winner. Great narration and great story

[@robertbeecroft5570]

This makes me think of a Ghibli movie, but much darker. I had a lump in my throat several times, but couldn’t hold back the tears anymore when the tiny hand reached out and grabbed his. What a beautiful, enchanting, heart wrenching story.

[@comfortingpersonorginal]

God what an amazing story. Showing the struggle that a poor kid is going through because of some unfortunate circumstance. Showing the want to escape from his horrible reality to some fairytale. Showing his want to have no worries about his brother or mom. The story hits so much with me. I always love these scary stories that turn out to be more solemn rather than scary. Hope everyone is okay out there

[@Darksomnium]

I'm so glad you liked it, this is an emotional story for sure

[@timverrecchia1654]

two minuets in and I'm already crying, its written so well and the music pairs so well and your narration. I have a feeling that's gonna be a common theme for this story, this character is relatable and its such a tragic situation to be in Thanks man i really needed this i been bottling things up to long

[@Darksomnium]

i hope you're doing alright!

[@timverrecchia1654]

@@Darksomnium I have been struggling recently as my grandma slowly passed away and I could do so little and that's what this video is bringing up ( in a good way don't worry) I have been feeling a lot better though especially when i get to watch your videos and be fully present and immersed in the story, forgetting about everything for a bit. Love you man!!

[@eironasxd3168]

This narration is truly something else i only once ever got so emersed in a story Story on point Narration on point Sound effects perfect This is one of the most thought provoking Immersive stories ever. I can see you really poured your heart into this one Nearly brought tears to my eyes 😭

[@naping5336]

I felt so much for the oldest. I wanted to cry and was angry for him. He went through so much. And was never loved. That hurts so much. I know he isn’t real but I wish him the true fairytale he deserves

[@dannybonsai7102]

I feel the same, and I keep thinking that there are people out there in a similar situation to his, been trying to think up a way to help. I think all we can do is just be a really good friend.

[@naping5336]

@@dannybonsai7102 True. I hope all people in this situation will be around love. Even if it’s not family. You also make family.

[@aynethics8918]

I didn’t expect this story to make me cry like a child but it did.. the characters (and also the animals in the story) catched me one by one and I felt so much sympathy for each of them. It really broke my heart to listen to the pain and suffering they’ve went trough and to remember myself, that these story is kind of reality for so many humans and non humans. It hurts but it also encourages me to do even more for children and animal rights.Thank you for narrating this masterpiece of a bittersweet and dark fairytale 🖤

[@LunarRose7]

Great story with a great narration. MC was so painfully twisted up inside due to feeling neglected and unwanted and it just made the story all the more impactful when even Windy said in the end that he was not enough.

[@fenric_hastur]

I've never cried do much or so hopelessly over anything. This story is genuinely life changing

[@Darksomnium]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it, this is definitly one of my favorites :)

[@BrndLBoi]

holy shit, i cried multiple times. also great perfomance from the voice actors. that delivery is what made it compelling

[@spectacularstevie118]

the imagery the author brought to this story was incredible, picturing the the field of lettuce and the sounds of the breeze through the fields as mc rested brought me so much closer to the story, and as always you brought it to life with your voice in the most intimate ways thank you both for this story

[@joshuabaker771]

Somnium I've been listening to you for the last 3+ years, as I've drove, played games late at night. Man I can't tell you how many hours the stories you've narrated have satiated my appetite for the dark, grim and scary. Thank you.

[@Skittenmeow]

So good to wake up to this. But I'm going to spend today in tears. Crying is healthy sometimes, and you allowing me to access to those emotions is a gift.

[@IansModRite]

“My first brother didn’t say anything… he couldn’t….because he was just a head….” A subtlety comedy moment in this excellent story 😂

[@mc12358]

You and Mr. Creeps are my absolute favorites! I could listen to you all day and night!

[@Darksomnium]

wow thank you so much! that is so generous of you! i plan on colabing with mrcreeps again soon!

[@mc12358]

@@Darksomnium awesome! The last collab you did with him was great. Looking forward to the new one!

[@ElectricGlowSkull]

Holy sh ive never seen this before

[@space22way20]

From the first few minutes in I was glad to be working so quietly at home. I was able to listen without interruption to the hauntingly beautiful story! High five to the author! You and Romnex did an amazing job with everything. Thanks again!

[@Lizziestewart-j1i]

Sad and heroic all at the same time, Windy was an ugly truth to a nameless boy.

[@xlebnykot]

I always love listening to your stories while I draw🥰 Another gem to listen to for two hours! Thank u so much!

[@Darksomnium]

thank you! i hope you like it :D

[@redpanda6453]

This for me is one of your best one's yet for this year!!!!!!!!!!!! IDK why but somehow i can relate to some extent to that boy, who once dreamed to be a hero of his own story. Love this story so much!

[@Darksomnium]

im so glad you liked it, i remember feeling the same way when i was younger. i was always waiting for my "adventure" to start.

[@tisme2888]

Oh wow. This is a beautiful, haunting, terrible story, I feel gutted and turned inside out. What a journey. Thankyou to the author and narrator's. I won't forget this story anytime soon. 🖤🖤🖤

[@npittswarof2]

This made me so sad 😢. I wish Wendy and the mc could of reunited. Bittersweet ending. It made me sad and empty. This story had me going through an roller coaster of emotions 😢. Thanks for the narration.

[@Aurelianthegreat_]

Hey somnium I wanted to say thank you for helping me sleep every night before I have to wake up to the daily grind it gets to me sometimes and these stories are great to unwind to with my gf in the evening

[@Darksomnium]

im so honored to hear that :)

[@katie4hill]

a 2 hour long story!! my day just got immediately better. loving it so far

[@Darksomnium]

Yau happy to hear it!

[@MrBucket9158]

This is one of those stories that is just so... tragic, so melancholic that in a way it almost feels like an alien dimension. The amount of isolation and hopelessness throughout this tale is just so horribly good. This idea of experiencing all of this then simply having to move on is horrifying.

[@cyrnogen]

The poetry on this script, HOLY. I just found myself falling in love with the authors descriptive characters and writing. Your narration makes this story so immersive, I haven't moved from the same spot since I started listening.

[@tarm7982]

my man you are popping off like how in the world are you producing these bangers so quick?!?!?! i appreciate you a lot, your narration really just makes my day better, and you releasing videos in such quick succession is just amazing!!

[@sinjinbaker6031]

The voice and sound work are fantastic! This has turned into one of my absolute favorite stories. I really wish I could get this in print. A physical copy would be awesome.

[@wednesdaylol6659]

This is such a compelling story, and the way you brought the characters to life makes this feel like the culmination of all your experience creating your past narrations. So, so good!

[@jessiemacd651]

I have been listening to this story every night since you posted, always falling asleep at the part where Noah first meets Wendy. I finally listened to the whole thing today and I am absolutely overcome with emotion that I can't quite put into words. This was the most beautiful, haunting, magical story that I've heard. I don't think I've ever felt such a deep bond between characters before. I felt such a connection to the main character, but also to Wendy. I remember as a child wishing I could find a Wendy of my own. Her voice in this story was so beautiful, so perfect. I feel like I've lived this story, not just listened to it. Wendy's world is so beautiful, so magical, dark, haunting, frightening, whimsical. This is by far my favourite of all your videos. Thank you for sharing this masterpiece with us ❤️

[@anthonylewin3874]

This definitely gave me an overwhelming feeling of both joy and extreme sadness… this is very unique I loved it

[@myrielleak907]

I'm not a commenter, but always leave a silent like. However, this one was really something special. Beautifully narrated. Thank you for all the hours of amazing stories over the years. I really do appreciate you. 💜

[@Darksomnium]

Wow, thank you! :) im so glad you liked it.

[@reptilienkonig6551]

I honestly didn't expect this story to hit so hard, but here I am. Incredible writing, narration and sound effects. Truly a masterful composition.

[@ghost0441]

This has to be the hands down best tale I've heard in a long if if not the best ever. @Darksomnium your narration and music elevated what was near perfection to 10/10. Thank you

[@Debus005]

I honestly think this is my new favorite. Thank you and big thanks to Dopabeane.

[@MIMOcurl]

Heartbreaking, macabre and beautiful. This story and the way you delivered it had me delightfully paralysed. I think this one is my favourite so far. I can’t wait to hear more of you.

[@Justadonkey]

Thank you so so much for doing another long story, When I think back to your narration of the left right game I feel so sad because I'll never get to experience it again for the first time...

[@justsayin1991]

"Just three sad, forgotten people. Waiting for everything to finish falling apart." That is one of the saddest things I've ever heard and instantly made me tear up. I'm only 10 minutes in and can't wait to finish. This author is immensely talented.

[@wer-o-Didache]

Man! Where do you find the time to pump these out like this? Thanks for the stories, you rock.

[@Darksomnium]

haha tyty, i hope you like the story :)

[@CptKornflake]

I want to give some solace here to the listeners who just had their hearts and souls shattered by this story. There's a very important bit of info that gets brushed over during the final confrontation with Windy, that if the narrator sacrifices himself then Noah will remember. I'm guessing that the binding cures his mental ailments like it cured his mother physical ailments and she was escorted to the other side by Windy, but in the moment the narrator doesn't believe it and glosses over this. Even so the narrator chooses to save Noah despite having already given him his entire childhood, he doesn't give in to resentment. Near the end when the narrator is older and went back to his old house he encounters a tiny frail figure which I'm fairly certain is Noah, and even though Windy has long since ghosted the narrator and wants nothing to do with him Noah reaches out and holds his hand to let him know he's still there. Noah is waiting for the narrator, HE DIDN'T FORGET, and one day the narrator will join his brother and mother in the moonlit nights with the owls, the swooping bats, and chittering racoons even if he himself doesn't quite realize it.

[@cassbridge2816]

Thank you .. thank you thank you thank you... I can sleep now .thank you

[@beckyrandles5729]

This is my favorite fairytale. I listen to it often to go to sleep. Mr. Somniums voice, his guests, and the acting is perfect for this story.

[@MrHonda177]

Favorite creepypasta reader no doubt and they just keep coming recently. Always glad to see a new story posted on the channel. You rock Mr. Somnium

[@Darksomnium]

Thank you :)

[@jezrilmagwilang2440]

This made me cry honestly, I listened, and couldn't get my mind wrapped around the though that maybe his grief just made him go insane knowing he will be the one left alone not his brother but the ending suprised me and I listened noy with fear but with anxious sorrow... One of my all time favorites, thank you ❤️

[@cody2980]

holy shit that was amazing. I think thats got to be one of my favourite stories so far. so beautiful yet terrifying

[@silvermatter1739]

Man, this is probably the best story you’ve narrated so far. It made me feel so many things not even just sadness but anger, happiness, and fear. In all honesty never have I cried for a story but this made me tear up, just the pain I felt for the MC’s fate.

[@florentin5840]

Long time listener here going through your content again, amazing narration of an lovely story as always. I was tearing up by the end, you've been working a lot lately though so don't forget to take some time for yourself and rest!

[@dome2919]

Thank you for bringing wonder like this into my life with stories like these. I hope that you never stop your narrating and that your channel grows to forever to the heights it deserves. You're an awesome person and that's made an awesome community pool up around you. My life is better for having contacted your content.

[@Darksomnium]

Wow thank you so much, I'm honored :)

[@sopita_strawberriess]

Dude I love your work! I can tell you put you all into your narrations! Keep up the amazing work!!!

[@Darksomnium]

thank you so much :)

[@Lord_0strich]

This by far one of the best stories you've narrated! I've been watching your channels for years and I look forward to every upload. The music and sound you incorporate into your narrations just immerses you into the world of the story and all the guest you invite to voice characters into the story are amazing as well. Thank you for sharing your gift with us!

[@Darksomnium]

thank you so much christian!

[@kamilszlufik8007]

Hey somnium, Long time listener and fan. I always make sure to leave a like on your videos because you deserve it. I only come around to comment on few videos to mention how great they were and this counts amongst them. This gave me "because you are my baby vibess", I loved the sound design, ambient atmosphere and all. Thank you for this it helped me to do food deliveries today zoned out and listening to you. Thank you.

[@Darksomnium]

Thank you! "Because you are my baby" is one of my favorite stories

[@robinfleur9744]

this is one of the most beautiful stories ive ever heard? like not just horror stories… but any and all. incredible. 🥺

[@DIA--_]

Thanks for uploading so much, I’m always so exited to listen to more of these stories.

[@Darksomnium]

well thank YOU for taking the time to come listen :)

[@joeshmo6842]

Thank you thank you , for contributing to this world in this way, you have a great talent for narration. Thousands of people enjoy hearing you do what you do, and I am one of them. You are appreciated, sir.

[@MorbidKat]

Oh man...I've not finished the story yet but our main man (child) realizing his thoughts about the dilemma of whether or not it's better for his brother to not remember their mother or remember her only as the dying woman she is, not even remember him possibly, maybe have a hellish foster family...I relate to that so much. I was the oldest child from an abusive home and while it was hell and I did everything in my possible power to shield my siblings, and then enlisted basically disappearing because they were at a safe place finally and I didn't think I fit in after everything that happened. I can never know their side of it because simply I'm not them but oh how many times I thought of every angle from everyone's side of things and how many ways it could affect their emotions...I'm about to tear up right now...holy crap. The heaviness of such a situation hitting our main character at a very young age, which at some point had to have hit our author for them to be able to really convey those feelings, the narrator too by how well he reads out the moment, its all made a very heavy moment for me that I can really reflect on as an adult with my siblings and self safe now.

[@andrei-iulian290]

This is by far my favourite story heard it in a Compilation made by you and this is my second time that i listen to it everything is good starting with the story and ending with the little things added by you.

[@Straypuppers]

I wanted to be that little boy once, a hero that could save people. That would fight the evil away and make people be happy. I wish I could enjoy such a childhood again. I am older now, more real with the world. I know such things as good and evil aren't always as clear cut as they were back then..

[@joelsweeney4024]

A child is uncorrupted and ever trusting, but an adult sees corruption everywhere

[@afwr209]

I'm in awe at the talent of this. It's poetic. Lots of tears, so many layers and imagery. Thank you!

[@pinkfloyd1327]

Wow. The emotions I felt listening to this were so intense. You always do such a wonderful job narrating and the author wrote an amazing story