THEY USED CRAIGSLIST TO ROB ME | 10 True Scary Stories from Reddit

[@LetsReadPodcast]

The first story had an animation from Axeman Cartoons - that's why there's sound effects. Future animations will be minimal to no sound effects. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXuolX17e5VpjaM

[@theantichrist5191]

i though it fit just fine

[@monymiller4005]

That's great. Thanks!

[@CalRainbow86]

I agree sorry I commented before listening futher.

[@CalRainbow86]

Avid long time bedtime listener.

[@cking6665]

I pressed play, hopped in the shower and was so confused 😂

[@Sagittarius6823]

Not sure if I am a fan of the animation format, I usually listen to the stories when I’m going to sleep… What I do know is that I’m a big fan of your channel ❤

[@lotzosushi]

Lmao, I always listen to your videos in the background with the screen turned off and this time I didn’t know there were animations included, I was so confused at the long pauses and random sounds in the first video until I turned my screen back on 😂😂😂

[@EkramAhmed-w4q]

Same and I was going to sleep 😂😂😂

[@royalacity]

😂😂

[@GavarPlays]

Same🤣🤣🤣

[@BMXAuthority]

Same

[@cameron_a9116]

I was trying to go to sleep and it was freaking me out

[@martispartis05]

that nelly story was INSANE

[@AStrawberryHedgehog]

Yeah it made me absolutely sick to my stomach. I hate that there weren’t any actual repercussions for that person and that she just kept going on to hurt more people. She needs to be kept away from the public before she escalates further. Someone could be killed.

[@theawesomest2850]

Her situation woulda ended way faster if she wasn’t so afraid of being confrontational. These kids need to stop trying to be so nice in the face of nonsense behavior like that

[@jaycoleman9186]

​@AStrawberryHedgehog my guess is her parents were big spenders and that's why they didn't kick her out. Guarantee if she was poor/on financial aid she would've been expelled. Wtf is a no contact order gonna do when they share classes

[@RayneSaltair]

I'm not sure these are real, but the one with the stalker, at the college, I always tell college kids, not to bother with school authorities. Their entire job is to protect the school not you. Always document and take those documents to actual police.

[@nataliep501]

YES

[@lotzosushi]

Yeah, the fact that the school wanted her to sign an NDA on top of that is disgusting.

[@hphan7549]

True! Sons of a all the same! Many sons of a also stalkers themselves, after office shifts 🥴🙏🙏🙏

[@jimbo_1312]

Ahh, yes.... because the actual pigs are there to protect you and not property or their interests.

[@ethansaavedra4995]

Oh no Joel I love you to death but this background audio is really distracting especially coupled with the long pauses😭

[@ninja1man4u]

Tooo Loud

[@kiranpandith]

Watch it again, this time look at the screen, only the first story!

[@ericclark2495]

Hate the noises! Never again please!

[@welsh.truth.dragon3914]

Its ridiculous

[@hep2jive]

I don't like the sounds in the background 😢

[@Mariethechaotic]

As someone who has been the pitty friend more than once, please stop befriending people "as a good deed". It's such a gross belittling mentality and it doesn't help you or them.

[@PLCTheCd]

Agreed. It's better to be truthful then be friends outta obligation. I lost 2 decades worth of friendship because of this

[@ArtemisGreenleaf]

So this person not only ignored Nelly's red flags, but knitted them into a stylish scarf and wore them proudly

[@AnonymousWatcher37]

I highly doubt this story is authentic.

[@troyponton7408]

@@AnonymousWatcher37 I'm questioning the whole thing too! There's too many things that don't add up the way it should, especially when you get to the part about the school board getting involved.

[@AnonymousWatcher37]

@@troyponton7408 At that point, why not just get the authorities involved?

[@Bluntobject]

That story with Nelly, the the victim is extremely annoying and pathetic.

[@chief6102]

EVERY. TIME. She had the option to take action against her. She THREW IT AWAY. She saw an obviously deranged woman deliberately targeting her and REFUSED to do anything about it. I stopped feeling sympathy for her the second time she did it. Every time after that was another nail in the coffin. Imo, she has no right to try and garner sympathy from anyone if she had multiple opportunities to make it stop and refused to take them. Absolutely infuriating. Sorry for the rant I just kept getting more and more pissed the longer the story went on. Maybe if she had a longer paper trail of incidents, the univeristy would have taken it more seriously the first time.

[@matthewherrmann6077]

@@chief6102you’re not wrong. But predators like Nelly know how to target the people who are unlikely to fight back. The prey on the weak and artfully use fear as a tool. Not saying OP isn’t infuriating but she has a weak nervous system which Nelly could sense.

[@troyponton7408]

YES!

[@troyponton7408]

@@chief6102 No apology is necessary. My rant about the whole thing is twice the length as yours!

[@HumboldtHoney22]

This girl waited FAR TOO LONG by letting Nelly stalk/harass her for that long. I'm not victim-blaming, but you can't keep letting people slide that many times!!

[@jobturkey7418]

True story: when I was younger and dumb I sold somthing on Craigslist. But the smartest thing I did was ask for the buyers description without giving mine. I walk in pretending to buy food without the product first and I see 4 grown dudes positioned around this shady looking guy. All looking around nervously. Yeah I bought my chicken wrap and noped it out of there pretty fast. Listen to your instincts. This was about 20 years ago

[@JohnEBoy66]

I did that with dates

[@chacragirl]

That's a really good idea actually, thanks for the tip 👍

[@sophiewang8647]

In the third story, those girls sounded like they were taking advantage of Sherwood and knowing he was a bit awkward/odd/mentally challenged. And yet, one of them decided to take a hike in an isolated area with him. She does not know him very well. I think many lessons can be learned from this story. -_- smh

[@alifmuhammadchicago]

I'm glad I'm not the only one thinking this. I try never to victim-blame, but this felt really off from the beginning.

[@melissamoonchild9216]

yeah definitely a little exploitative

[@akmloves]

And why didn't they call the cops to report the body?

[@MandyTekut]

They did.

[@ms.krueger2660]

They did not call the cops !? What about the body??

[@MamaSpudzTV]

Not a fan of what was going on in the background in the first story! Just giving feedback, no hate. Still love your narration ❤

[@brookekilgore5937]

I had to pause several times because I was driving and thought something was wrong with my car or something 😂 interesting story though

[@libbyyyyyyy]

I agree with u it’s too much! We’re trying to fall asleep

[@My1Beautifullie]

Why didn't the girl call the police about the body right away.

[@corvid1968]

Because the story is either fake or she is stupid.

[@anujshukla1971]

Story 8: “I declined to submit Nelly for expulsion because I felt bad for her” yeah at this point you deserve anything bad she does to you lol

[@Pieripera]

Omg this Nelly girl should be in a mental asylum! I dunno how the girls endured so much

[@jessicasnowden4779]

right?with all of the solid evidence she had , something should have been done

[@theawesomest2850]

The op shoulda been lost her ish on her. Probably wouldn’t have had to go thru that if she wasn’t trying to be so nice. Sadly that’s a common theme with these stories

[@erikaLS305]

That first story is an OLD one. It's one of those camp fire legends. I love the new graphics and especially the animation on that first one, man! Great job, keep it up!

[@Username-f5p]

I listen for the voice. Don’t care about the video but glad you’re trying something new! Good luck ❤

[@Brettbrett]

Daily uploads of horror stories on my page❤ come check it out

[@maikee72]

Small early Christmas present.... Santa is a big fan of your channel and your amazing narration. 😊

[@KendraVixie]

I listened live, but you know I'm just going to listen again.

[@bigv6724]

I love listening to the live yapping read and trips me out when I listen to final post the next day lol

[@monicaumana5443]

I know! The way I just wish there were more of his videos. I ran out 😭

[@lapetiterenard]

Oh 💯 me too

[@honeybee416]

Same. Always

[@joshdh46]

Why's the live different?

[@peachturnover7641]

Someone tried to carjack my friend's mom at a gas station, but couldn't get away because he didn't know how to drive stick 😂 I guess more of us should learn how to do that ....

[@bods1]

Like the rest of the world does.

[@C1nderfire]

I like the animation. I guess I’m one of the rare ones that actually stays awake and listens to your stories? lol

[@Nellynelzzzz]

I love the animation for just 1 story. It's cool that you're trying something different, Joel.

[@PoppaDame]

Well your problem is by the looks of it, that the dude from the first story was clearly an alien.. that’s where your problems started.

[@stephaniediaz7057]

I absolutely love your channel. The presentation and your voice is amazing!!! Keep up the great work!!!

[@PhantomMagician1846]

in the 2nd story I think that guy had every right to know what the intruder's "Plans" were. The cops should have told him

[@TimeSkip-AI]

⏱️ Timestamps by TimeSkip ⏱️ 00:00:00 - Introduction to Rural Life 00:04:24 - Theft and Isolation Consequences 00:06:36 - Intruder in the House 00:08:44 - Sherwood's Awkward Pizza Delivery 00:10:32 - Uneasy Friendship with Sherwood 00:12:52 - The Disturbing Hike Experience 00:17:49 - Trusting Your Instincts 00:20:03 - Police Encounter After Robbery 00:24:44 - Landlord's Cheating Revelation 00:28:24 - Creepy Encounter with a Stranger 00:31:42 - Stalking Experience in the City 00:40:05 - Nelly's Favorite Show Confusion 00:42:35 - Shocking Bathroom Discovery 00:44:22 - Nelly's Threatening Text 00:49:25 - Reporting Nelly's Actions 00:54:04 - Disciplinary Board's Decision 00:55:29 - Nelly's Relentless Stalking 00:57:26 - Revenge on Graduation Day 01:00:06 - Mom's Truth About Pain 01:02:55 - Spiritual Awakening Discussion 01:06:32 - Awkward Group Meditation 01:09:50 - Manipulative Ceremony Experience

[@yahainHotPink]

Thank you

[@My1Beautifullie]

THANK YOU 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@GhostTrailsofAmerica]

This video is absolutely terrifying! 😱 The story about using Craigslist to rob someone is so real and chilling, it makes you rethink ever trusting online ads. Each of the 10 stories is more disturbing than the last, with creepy encounters that make you realize just how dangerous the internet can be. The way these Reddit users recount their terrifying experiences is haunting. It's a strong reminder to always stay cautious and never let your guard down when meeting strangers online. Definitely a must-watch for anyone who loves true horror stories! 💀

[@jeu3942]

The one with the woman who got shot with the shotgun. The reason they left the bbs in is because it would cause way more damage to take them out than leave them in. The same reason I still have so much shrapnel in my legs and hands. The risk of damage is greater than the rewards for taking it out.

[@melissamoonchild9216]

I'm sorry you have to live with that

[@carrioncrow7687]

That Nelly story was crazy. And the school didn't do a thing about it?!

[@LostandFound321-n1q]

The last story... I was a member of a Coven for 10 years... He gives good advice! I am now Christian.

[@the_familyjules]

I look forward to these every Monday and Thursday. It’s my routine. Thank you Let’s Read

[@yahainHotPink]

Story 1. Whoa, the visuals for it started so smoothly with the rain sounds and all. Felt so bad for the guy in the story. So scary!!! Hope he is safe henceforth.

[@Le4che]

The animation and rain sounds is CHEFS KISS 🫶🏽

[@SurerRain20]

The Nelly one makes me so unbelievably angry at the stupidity

[@yahainHotPink]

😂😂😂 last story. Don't promise snacks and not provide them.

[@KShip148]

Love these longer compilations! Helps me get through the work day! Thanks so much! ❤

[@rvx5818]

I actually really like the animation! Always love your work and i like the change ♥

[@daisycrude]

Love the character of that animation, great wonky designs and physics!

[@yahainHotPink]

Wooow, the rain sound is top tier! Thanks Joel!

[@77egina]

That is exactly what I was thinking.

[@robcash7532]

@@77egina nice

[@karenroot450]

Yes love rain, wind, fireplace!

[@chuckguard6128]

That story with the gal and Nuts Nelly, get yourself some pepper spray or bear spray. If you tag her once with that guarantee you she won't come close to you again.

[@stinkingooze]

I liked your choice of animation and the sound effects, felt like a little radio drama takikg place and made the listening more enjoyable for me.

[@spider-mancantsee5875]

Love the first video, animation, the pauses, your voice all works together. Maybe you could do longer vids that have multiple stories with them? But make it clear it has videos and all that.

[@WorthyOfLove406]

😂😂 I'm sorry but 3:28 had me laughing for some reason

[@jrzjnz7573]

These are the exact stories I love to listen to: roommates, crawl space, person acting strange, strange friends, scary encounters. Awesome video. Thanks for helping me fall asleep. I loved the opening story. Nice to see some experimental stuff on the channel. Keep it fresh!

[@bobbyrebholz2183]

You got the herd mentality going on about the background noises. Everyone says they hate it because one person said it 😆

[@Johannesburg777]

Hey Let's Read, thank you for your stories! Keep up the good work!

[@BeansInThePark]

The background hissing, or rain, or static , or whatever it is, has my tinnitus is dialed up to 100.

[@LeiSinXzuma]

Placing the animation at the beginning was perfect. When i turn on one of your videos before bed in usually playing a game or reading comments. In other words i definitely pay attention at the beginning before i end up going to sleep later on

[@UnzillaKhan-j2n]

This has been my favourite channel ever since it was small on YT, but please don’t continue with that background sound effects and animation format, ily joel but pleaseeee 🙏🏻🥲

[@YuriYuriGuri]

The animation was amazing for the first story! I would love to see more of this. Thank You!

[@Del_Cappo]

Noooo animations please😫

[@shortsweetness876]

​@@Del_Cappoagreed 😂

[@nocte.animam]

That Sherwood one fkd me up. 😱🥶

[@tararockrevivalbebe6427]

This is the only channel I listen to cause you never interrupt my relaxation with ads! I love that!! ❤

[@lyssapayne]

Good evening everyone 🌆 🌙🌙🌙

[@karenroot450]

Hello Good Evening to you also! Saying hi from California!

[@yahainHotPink]

Good evening

[@Fluxwux]

GN!!! 💤😴💤😴💤😴💤😴

[@jess4540]

Hello 😊

[@Willowhawkl.]

8:45 pm here in Montana 👀

[@jess4540]

Love the claymation style video with this read Joel ❤

[@heatherhancock2546]

Dude, brugh… Ive heard every single one of these stories already but it’s alllll good, dude. I still listened to it all because you’re awesome. 😏

[@KennytheCandyMan]

Alright Nelly would have gotten absolutely dropped 😂

[@dismalparade322]

The first story with the inclusion of the noise, the thunder, the birds was terribly distracting. It almost felt satirical at times. As a big fan, please don’t do that ever again.

[@ProfessorInsomnia]

Editing my own scary content is so much more enjoyable while I listen to your stories. Keep up the amazing work! 👍

[@blazingstar9638]

Craigslist!!😂 LETSSS GOOOO

[@lovelylady81]

Story about Nellie was fascinating

[@Flamsterette]

Thanks for the upload!

[@Virtuouswoman78]

❤❤ wow Joel you've outdone yourself I absolutely love this !!! Loyal subbie here

[@dark_haunts_666]

Absolutely love the claymation-style video with this reading, Joel! ❤

[@CBrown86]

Sherwood story is BS. “Durr he showedd me a ded body and we dident call the police” why tf do people try to pass these things off as actual experience. It would be more entertaining as a story.

[@melissamoonchild9216]

it says in the story she did call the police

[@Jes-abelle]

Such a great narrator. The inflections and pregnant pauses- perfecto.

[@royalacity]

Pregnant pauses...hmm... Thank you for teaching me a new phrase. I'm going to go look that up. 😊❤

[@Jes-abelle]

@@royalacity Yeah I'm a bit dramatic. It's a literary tool though, for reals.

[@michelebell1997]

I don’t think I have ever been disappointed with one of your videos, much love from Colorado

[@gretchenkiley6615]

Yasssss!!! Thank you, Joel!

[@naraynahqarshy3608]

I really love your work Let’s Read! Always! But these sounds from story 1 were so annoying for me, I couldn’t concentrate on what you’re saying

[@robertr.1700]

Moral of story. Stay out of the forest with Sherwood. 😂

[@rando843]

Lmao as someone who does look at the screen (unless I’m doing mindless stuff, like nothing more complex than folding clothes cuz I just can’t focus on the stories otherwise) I love that first story. Unfortunate that most people in comments seem to not like it. Maybe uploading animated ones separately could be an option? At the very least, I do love having something to look at and always wished you at least used B-roll or something since like I mentioned, I do look at the screen a lot while doing these myself I guess what I could comment pn is that the sound effects are a little too loud at times, and I can understand people not liking it mainly due to that and the pauses, tho fixing the second obviously needs the animation to be timed to the narration rather than the other way around which, I’m no animator but it sounds harder to pull off lol

[@MILFdoAbodyGood]

Nice with the animation too ❤

[@shannon-s66446]

The person in story 8 is pissing me off so bad, theres a difference between being rude and having basic survival skills jeez

[@valcanicgames5722]

Let’s go let’s read also using cragilist to rob somone is genius ngl😂

[@evan-r-k]

First story might make U think your on hallucinogens, especially with the animation lol

[@Sargumphigaus]

Chugga chugga chuggq chugga WOOWOOOOOO

[@Flamsterette]

This makes zero sense.

[@karenroot450]

@@Sargumphigaus well? Exactly what is it?

[@adrienkopish3220]

@@Flamsteretteit makes sense to let’s read since he pinned the comment lol.

[@samantaj8357]

I ❤ the live listening to it come together and the completed version! Joel rocks! Long live the

[@HumboldtHoney22]

Maybe you missed the live chat. Or maybe because they're the first to comment?

[@southernsass2937]

Ahhh. My night time medicine. Ty Joel.

[@nick_at_night6389]

I kind of like the animations, Joel! If you include more in the future, maybe designate them at certain points of the video as you did here (i.e., at the beginning or end of the video). I use your videos to sleep or relax as well, but sometimes, a visual with the story is fun as well! ❤

[@childisharies420]

Yesss ❤ our fav storyteller

[@QUEEFSWEAT]

Boom.

[@simonewhelan2051]

The last entry.. yesterday I shared a silly post with my brother and sister on Facebook.. someone commented on my post " I have negative energy surrounding me and I should send her a friend request so that she can clear it all up" I'm not that gullible, but the last entry feels like I got to listen to this "spiritual" podcast for a reason.. I am a superstitious person so actually I want to thank you for sharing this with us, not to look like an attention seeker but I will be more "aware" of people's intentions

[@geminis1523]

I love you're channel and it's the only reading channel I follow ❤ I honestly find the sound effects distracting because I usually close my eyes while listening and use my imagination haha. It's nice to see you trying new things, just sharing in case you'd like some feed back. Thank you for what you do❤

[@killerqueenkathleen]

Omg the Sherwood story... I cannot get over how many insanely moronic choices both of those girls made wtf. And the Nelly one too, why tf did she care about "being nice" so much jfc she should have reported her after the second toilet clog! These people are infuriating lmao my God you do not need to be cordial or "non-confrontational" to insane people doing harmful and destructive things to you and your space! "I was afraid to call the cops because if they didn't believe me I could be deported for making a false report" well first of all no, you wouldn't be deported for the first instance of that, secondly YOU HAD TWO WITNESSES AND THE BATHROOMS WERE DESTROYED. THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO "NOT BELIEVE YOU". Aksjgskgj;osghj this chick is so annoying omg grow a damn spine bestie PLEASE. At least she was smart enough to not sign the NDA.

[@SuperLisalis]

Ahhh bedtime stories, thankyou Papa .😊❤😊

[@reaverofjillsandwiches]

Oh adding annimations is interesting. Love the attempt at evolving.

[@karenroot450]

Wow Joel we even get a Movie!! Thanks!

[@kreign15]

I lost my job of 5 years in optical. I loved my patients. I loved you guys. I helped so many people get things for cheap. It feels empty right now, so grateful for the upload. 🥺

[@mrspookytales2112]

You're my favorite storyteller at the moment!

[@hazelsamuel4752]

❤ thank u for posting ❤ you don’t realise how much I needed to switch off.

[@catsalleyartestudio361]

You never disappoint, Joel. Thank you for staying golden 💯

[@ashlnn7150]

Animation was cool, maybe these could be uploaded as shorts or something? So it doesnt change the ambience of the long videos but youre still showcasing artists? The animator was really talented :)

[@danniellyr8181]

If someone is following you, do not lead them to your home. Now they know where you live and that puts you in more danger

[@HorrorWhisper2024]

Story #2 is chilling, but imagine if it had a reenactment video like Story #1! And better yet, picture it from the perspective of the man living under the house 😂😂😂

[@HK-st4cm]

I had a guy sleeping in my crawl space. I need to submit that story.

[@XX-ry2mj]

Love your show 🤩👍🏽 a lot a lot BUT please not sound effects Kind regards denmark

[@T-WJ]

Didn't we just hear the 'Sherwood' story a few weeks ago? Anyhow great stories n execution as always 😊

[@AnonymousWatcher37]

" 100% true"

[@Vhin-g2f]

I always listen to you Joel everytime I workout

[@PerlaNera729]

What in the world are these animations😂😂. I miss one live😂😂

[@Thepinatamma]

Can't wait to get home so I can listen and get some rest 😴

[@JW-hk4zi]

Have to stop listening if the sound effects continue. Too loud and continous to focus on the story. They don't add anything useful.

[@jimbo_1312]

Cool, so do it without announcing it to the world... Nobody cares

[@Corrupt03]

The Nelly story is the fakest thing I’ve heard in a while😂