I just wanna say timestamps add so much value and I’m so grateful, sometimes I fall asleep and wanna re watch a video but a lot of channels rarely put time stamps, so a 2 hour video I could’ve watched turns into maybe 20mins max since I won’t be able to find where I ended, or the next story, god bless time stamps 💜
Long time ago there was a flasher in our town. My crazy co- worker was flashed by him. She just looked down at him and up to his grinning face. She said " I'm not impressed" then kept walking.
HAAAAA That's awesome! Someone like that wants to invoke shock and even fear but when the "victim" thinks on her feet and burns the flasher... that's just great comedic timing!
The liaison officer’s “joke” made me say “My God” aloud, and I usually never say that. It makes my skin crawl extra hard when it’s a cop preying on kids. I knew it was going to be a creeper cop story as soon as that construction paper was mentioned.
I'll NEVER understand how people will pretend to make a call but don't take a picture of these creeps or their vehicle number plate and car. Even if they are driving off! My daughter was followed one night and called me. I told her to obviously turn and take a picture of the van from across the street from the van. They sped off! The kicker? She was only about 3 minutes from home. Please don't walk around with headphones in Especially if you are female! Report suspicious activity. It doesn't matter if you are not believed. You could be the reason some poor innocent is saved!
what the heck right? I was wondering the same thing and found that entire story very weird and somewhat annoying. Why was she strapped down..I mean, what does that even mean?
The bus stop story actually made me realize that i should aprrecitate my mom more since I only have limited time with her, and I really should value her and do what im told. I've run away twice before and realized how stupid and immature that was. Now that I'm 16, I am truly thankful for my mother even tho our lives have been hell.
You hang in there. Life is tough. Things will get better for you. Remember if you're under stress, or living in hell, so is your mom. Choose kindness for now.
I'm glad to hear you say this, and I'd like to take this opportunity to drive the point home a little further for you, as it's something I wish I had been told when I was younger. The younger in life that you can begin to integrate this lesson into your heart, the better. I'm 34 in just a few days, and my dad passed away when I was 15. I do not make a habit of dwelling on things outside of my control, because life is far too short for that, but there are two things that I am fairly certain I will never stop lamenting; not having the privilege of more time with my dad, and not fully appreciating what time I did have with him. I hadn't yet come to grips with just how fleeting and fragile life really is, and so it simply wasn't possible for me to have understood back then just how much I would eventually come to regret not taking full advantage of that time. My point is just that I think it's really, really important that you try your best to hold tight to that feeling of heightened appreciation for your mom, and to act in accordance with it. Try your damnedest in this life to treat every single moment that you are afforded with your loved ones as if it is the last you'll ever have them. Because the stone-cold, sober truth is that every day _could be_ the last.
It’s just really weird and it could’ve been a trap. Injured and women and children are used as traps. You go to “help” them and you don’t realize there’s a bunch of guys waiting for you
Thank you for all the hard work you do. I love your voice don't to many have the right voice to do this job you are so relaxing. Keep up the good work and God bless you from Asheboro NC
The kid in the second to last story is so lucky if I talked to my dad that way he woulda slapped me so hard I wouldn’t even remember what he asked me to do
I agree, some of these stories are also super mundane happenings that the submitter embellishes for dramatic effect, but Joel is an amazing narrator despite that. I’d never listen to these stories if it wasn’t for his soothing voice and it has helped me alot with my insomnia. A good narrator can make bad stories worth listening haha@@dirtyfiendswithneedles3111
In the eighth story I thought the guy was trying to get the person to pull over because he saw someone in the backseat but he didn’t want to say that so he lied about the flat tire I’ve heard of a story like that before
@@shea5542 I've heard of both of those stories, unfortunately it was the fake flat tire one that actually happened to a poor young woman. She got out to look and when she was bent over looking at the tire the man beat her in the head with a tire iron, drug her into his car, took her somewhere, assaulted her and killed her. The cops found her car still running with the door slighly open and blood on the ground where the man attacked her with a drag mark showing them she was dragged to another car. The trail went cold until her body was found. Thanks to some dna under her nails and carpet fibers on her clothes from the killer's car they were eventually able to catch, try, and convict him.
I was almost taken by a serial killer in Ormond Beach back in the 80s I think I was nine and my older cousin I was with was probably 12 or 13. This is all what has been told to me I don't remember any of this but my family that was there says it happened. Apparently I was walking out of the skating rink with a man when my cousin came over and got me she took me to an adult for them to watch me while she and a few guys went to see if they could find him but he was long gone. A few weeks pass and we all were at my aunt's house in Ormond Beach and they have the news on all of a sudden they put the man's face on TV who turned out to be Gerald Stano the adults said i looked up at the tv and said that was the man with the puppies. So idk if it was him or not because i have no memory of any of this what I do know is that my cousin potentially saved my life that night and my parents never let me go back to that skating rink unless there was an adult with us.
In the third story, if that was me with a group of friends, I would have either called the cops right then or went and made a police report as soon as we all left. Can you imagine taking a walk alone or maybe with a significant other and have a guy with a cattle prod pop out of the woods while making it go off?! I know how strong a taser can be and I’m guessing a cattle prod would have a MUCH stronger electrical current! Yikes! I’m so proud to be a Texan, where MANY of us carry a 🔫, in the open or concealed! I have my LTC (License To Carry) but Texas changed its gun laws recently and anyone can carry concealed or not. My S&W 9mm will win over a cattle prod every single time, I promise!
When I lived in Saudi Arabia we would have water delivered for tap use. In apartment buildings it was usually building wide, so if one unit was out they all would be out.
I’m so happy that you’ve reached over a million followers I’ve subscribed for many years now, and I listen to your content more than any other content creator, I just love ❤️ listening.
Not to be devil's advocate but maybe that guy in story 2 was just panicking and trying to get somewhere ASAP. Like, to help someone or something. There really doesn't seem to be any hard evidence to the contrary and him getting tf out of there with zero effort to actually get the op just seems odd
If an adult man over 30 is talking to a girl and she says I’m a minor that should be the end of the conversation right there, but if he says something like that’s ok get in the truck there isn’t a bigger red flag and u should get away as fast as possible.
Story 2 narrowly avoided a serial killer, I am certain of that. Those fuckers will find you anywhere. He may very well have followed her into the park after spotting her driving. Too bad she didn't get the plate number. I just have visions of Gary Ridgeway or the Robert Hanson.
Story #2: standing in a wood behind work, got hardcore "watched" vibes... i was being observed via small gap between 2 trees by a dog! 😂😂😂 it was initially v disconcerting tho lol
It's unrealistic to expect someone to only ever experience emotional closeness with their partner. As long as nothing got physical and they were still respectful of their official relationship, I don't see a problem.
It's "dead" week this week (super fitting) and finals are next week. My brain is fried so it's time for some Let's Read. Thank God for my broham, Joel!!!
Aww my month is up😢Never mind still got Patreon early Access 👌Thanks Joel and the Buttersock fam❤just gonna listen to your soothing voice and fab stories ☺️ xx
The guy in the second to last story must have such an easy privileged life for taking out the trash to be the thing that made them want to run away lmao. That’s one of the easiest chores to do cause it’s so quick
The first story, I'd have got a divorce right away, if she felt the need to drink and poor thing almost got taken, if her husband had not done that with his ex she would have not been out trying to cope. I hope she leaves him
The bus stop story is a little confusing. I would understand if that was where he had been sleeping to begin with, but he woke up, saw the "old man" at the bus stop and joined him. Were it not for him, dude wouldn't have sat at the bus stop at all.
Not to mention, but the mom thought he was dead because a car hit the bus stop? That the mom would have no reason to assume he was sitting at? Did I miss something there?
I heard of this thing where criminals put baby baskets by the side of the road to look like an abandoned baby so when you stop to check it out, they grab you and drag you off the side into the bushes
"Whats a beautiful girl like you doing out here?" Wtf kinda question is that???? Anyone can go anywhere they want! Ugh i hate some men! Wont take NO for an answer. Ive had the same problem so many times in different ways as a minor and an adult
With the second story,,why would you sit in the abandoned parking lot in the woods for hours after almost being snatched or anything really , and you don't haul ass in case he gets the idea to oh I don't know.....come back!!
@@sylv6417 people like this really shouldn’t have children. Abuse made me SO much worse than I would have been without it. You get to a point where you just "ah I’m gonna get hit anyway, might aswell just do all the bad things while I’m at it"
Idk how old the gent in the last story is, or how long he's been married but I'm wondering if he forgot his 5 year anniversary 😳 that's some wife jokes I would do as punishment 😂
I just wanna say timestamps add so much value and I’m so grateful, sometimes I fall asleep and wanna re watch a video but a lot of channels rarely put time stamps, so a 2 hour video I could’ve watched turns into maybe 20mins max since I won’t be able to find where I ended, or the next story, god bless time stamps 💜
Yes I second this!!!
The last story made me say "It's morning wood" out loud in the middle of a full yet totally silent isle at work.
So thanks XD
Long time ago there was a flasher in our town. My crazy co- worker was flashed by him. She just looked down at him and up to his grinning face. She said " I'm not impressed" then kept walking.
She could've/should've pointed and laughed until he left!
HAAAAA That's awesome! Someone like that wants to invoke shock and even fear but when the "victim" thinks on her feet and burns the flasher... that's just great comedic timing!
The liaison officer’s “joke” made me say “My God” aloud, and I usually never say that. It makes my skin crawl extra hard when it’s a cop preying on kids. I knew it was going to be a creeper cop story as soon as that construction paper was mentioned.
My face was utterly disgusted
Qaqqa😊a😊
I hate when I’m not asleep before those damn birds.
That's when you just relisten to an oldie from a few years ago and go off to sleep
@@g1rl_veteran yup lol
I'll NEVER understand how people will pretend to make a call but don't take a picture of these creeps or their vehicle number plate and car. Even if they are driving off! My daughter was followed one night and called me. I told her to obviously turn and take a picture of the van from across the street from the van. They sped off! The kicker? She was only about 3 minutes from home. Please don't walk around with headphones in Especially if you are female! Report suspicious activity. It doesn't matter if you are not believed. You could be the reason some poor innocent is saved!
Why the hell did the woman in the first story have to be catheterized at the hospital? And why the hell did she tell everyone?😂😂😂
what the heck right? I was wondering the same thing and found that entire story very weird and somewhat annoying. Why was she strapped down..I mean, what does that even mean?
Story 14 doesn't make sense...how did they know that he was sitting at the bus stop?
The author of the story explained more in a reply down here. Look under the comment of Christina Velazquez.
The best narrator 💀 !! Big Fan . Hi from Ireland 🇮🇪
The story with the tapping sound was the scariest story ive ever heard...somebody heard some tapping noises..the end...scary stuff..
IKR lol, don't forget the scariest part, her internship was extended.... BOO!!!
The bus stop story actually made me realize that i should aprrecitate my mom more since I only have limited time with her, and I really should value her and do what im told. I've run away twice before and realized how stupid and immature that was. Now that I'm 16, I am truly thankful for my mother even tho our lives have been hell.
Life was hard for my momma, sister and I, too. I understand..... yes, value her greatly......mine is gone now and I miss her horribly.
You hang in there. Life is tough. Things will get better for you. Remember if you're under stress, or living in hell, so is your mom. Choose kindness for now.
I just uploaded my first scary storytelling!
I'm glad to hear you say this, and I'd like to take this opportunity to drive the point home a little further for you, as it's something I wish I had been told when I was younger. The younger in life that you can begin to integrate this lesson into your heart, the better.
I'm 34 in just a few days, and my dad passed away when I was 15.
I do not make a habit of dwelling on things outside of my control, because life is far too short for that, but there are two things that I am fairly certain I will never stop lamenting; not having the privilege of more time with my dad, and not fully appreciating what time I did have with him.
I hadn't yet come to grips with just how fleeting and fragile life really is, and so it simply wasn't possible for me to have understood back then just how much I would eventually come to regret not taking full advantage of that time.
My point is just that I think it's really, really important that you try your best to hold tight to that feeling of heightened appreciation for your mom, and to act in accordance with it. Try your damnedest in this life to treat every single moment that you are afforded with your loved ones as if it is the last you'll ever have them. Because the stone-cold, sober truth is that every day _could be_ the last.
@@Thomas.3698 thanks bro 🙃
story 12... So an old lady hurt herself and asked you to get her live-in doctor to help her? How is doing a good deed creepy? Am I missing something?
good ol “old people scary” trope
It’s just really weird and it could’ve been a trap. Injured and women and children are used as traps. You go to “help” them and you don’t realize there’s a bunch of guys waiting for you
I know 🤦
I just uploaded my first scary storytelling!
Awesome long day at work. Now time to relax and listen 🎧 thank you Joel 😎😎
Thank you for all the hard work you do. I love your voice don't to many have the right voice to do this job you are so relaxing. Keep up the good work and God bless you from Asheboro NC
The kid in the second to last story is so lucky if I talked to my dad that way he woulda slapped me so hard I wouldn’t even remember what he asked me to do
Is this a repeat as I feel like i’ve heard all these before?
Dudes copping a massive feel in that picture
Thank you, Joel! Goodnight everyone!
I was sitting down to so homework and immediately went “ITS WEDNESDAY! LETS READ”
Joel you are without a doubt the greatest narrator alive today.
Yess
Arguable
Too many recurring stories tbh
I agree, some of these stories are also super mundane happenings that the submitter embellishes for dramatic effect, but Joel is an amazing narrator despite that. I’d never listen to these stories if it wasn’t for his soothing voice and it has helped me alot with my insomnia. A good narrator can make bad stories worth listening haha@@dirtyfiendswithneedles3111
LETS GO LETS READ WOOO. I LOVE YOU JOEL, PS DID YOU GET THE MONEY I SENT YOU?? JOEL THE GOAT
In the eighth story I thought the guy was trying to get the person to pull over because he saw someone in the backseat but he didn’t want to say that so he lied about the flat tire I’ve heard of a story like that before
But also it’s a ploy too where they say you have a flat just so you stop the car and then they hurt you
@@shea5542 I've heard of both of those stories, unfortunately it was the fake flat tire one that actually happened to a poor young woman. She got out to look and when she was bent over looking at the tire the man beat her in the head with a tire iron, drug her into his car, took her somewhere, assaulted her and killed her. The cops found her car still running with the door slighly open and blood on the ground where the man attacked her with a drag mark showing them she was dragged to another car. The trail went cold until her body was found. Thanks to some dna under her nails and carpet fibers on her clothes from the killer's car they were eventually able to catch, try, and convict him.
I was almost taken by a serial killer in Ormond Beach back in the 80s I think I was nine and my older cousin I was with was probably 12 or 13. This is all what has been told to me I don't remember any of this but my family that was there says it happened. Apparently I was walking out of the skating rink with a man when my cousin came over and got me she took me to an adult for them to watch me while she and a few guys went to see if they could find him but he was long gone. A few weeks pass and we all were at my aunt's house in Ormond Beach and they have the news on all of a sudden they put the man's face on TV who turned out to be Gerald Stano the adults said i looked up at the tv and said that was the man with the puppies. So idk if it was him or not because i have no memory of any of this what I do know is that my cousin potentially saved my life that night and my parents never let me go back to that skating rink unless there was an adult with us.
In the third story, if that was me with a group of friends, I would have either called the cops right then or went and made a police report as soon as we all left. Can you imagine taking a walk alone or maybe with a significant other and have a guy with a cattle prod pop out of the woods while making it go off?! I know how strong a taser can be and I’m guessing a cattle prod would have a MUCH stronger electrical current! Yikes! I’m so proud to be a Texan, where MANY of us carry a 🔫, in the open or concealed! I have my LTC (License To Carry) but Texas changed its gun laws recently and anyone can carry concealed or not. My S&W 9mm will win over a cattle prod every single time, I promise!
How does a tap "run out of water?" The water is coming either from the city or a well. Is this a thing in other countries maybe? I'm very curious...
The only thing that it could be is maybe if they have to pay for water and only get so much? It does sound super weird.
When I lived in Saudi Arabia we would have water delivered for tap use. In apartment buildings it was usually building wide, so if one unit was out they all would be out.
@@jamielodhi5104 Thank you for sharing that! I was dying to know. (I'm a dork.)
Another late night with ur smooth buttery voice
Been here since 2017, glad to see you've made it to one million subs, congrats 👏
2018 for ne
I’m so happy that you’ve reached over a million followers I’ve subscribed for many years now, and I listen to your content more than any other content creator, I just love ❤️ listening.
“24 seconds ago” - now I can have a perfect night, thanks Joel 🫶🏾
So is Joel this narrators name
@@gavinmccleskey3363it is!
Was the thumbnail pic done by AI? I mean look at how many fingers that dude has😂
And coping a feel
AI loves fingers a little too much. Reminds me of drawings by "Chris (Simpson's Artist)".
Was thinking the same thing lol definitely Ai
Should be more like where his fingers are
was looking at comments for confirmation
Perfect timing. I was literally looking for something that I could listen to fall asleep 😊
hey Joel, pretty cool that you included the bus stop story again
It's one of my faves....yes, i said faves. Waited years to run into it again. Gave me goosebumps the first time I heard it.
@@pablotavera7464 fr its a pretty good story
That one is chilling
Bus stop bench story sent shivers down my spine
Not to be devil's advocate but maybe that guy in story 2 was just panicking and trying to get somewhere ASAP. Like, to help someone or something. There really doesn't seem to be any hard evidence to the contrary and him getting tf out of there with zero effort to actually get the op just seems odd
I don't think u remember but u have already narrated the first one in another video and also the 14th one.
I never forget your narrations.
Yes Joel, love your voice at nighttime!
First story: I'll see your "let's not meet again" and raise you a "please die horribly..." Anyone who tries it once is going to do it again. : (
“What would you do if you woke up and your butt was hurting” lmaooooo
When you live in Arizona and spend a long time waiting for the release time only to find out it’s been out an hour😅
If an adult man over 30 is talking to a girl and she says I’m a minor that should be the end of the conversation right there, but if he says something like that’s ok get in the truck there isn’t a bigger red flag and u should get away as fast as possible.
Congratulations on 1 million 🎉 many more to come
If I felt a lump under my sheet, I immediately would think it's one of my three cats.
Always enjoy listening when I relax after work to ❤
Story 2 narrowly avoided a serial killer, I am certain of that. Those fuckers will find you anywhere. He may very well have followed her into the park after spotting her driving. Too bad she didn't get the plate number. I just have visions of Gary Ridgeway or the Robert Hanson.
I love the rain sounds. My bladder not so much.
What rain sounds can I not here hell is my hearing gone every thing go's when you turn 59
Happy Wednesday joel! Hope you’re doing great
Sigh...lol I wish there was wood in my bed 😂😂😂
Story #2: standing in a wood behind work, got hardcore "watched" vibes... i was being observed via small gap between 2 trees by a dog! 😂😂😂 it was initially v disconcerting tho lol
If Joel narrated it I'd listen to it!
Love you Joel. Keep up the great content.
A new take on the term "morning wood".
*Ba-dum-tttttt*🥁
😁😁😁
I'll see myself out...
I like never comment but I’m a massive fan.
But Everytime I hear @lets read say “when I was x age girl” it makes me chuckle lol
Love you Man you always help me fall asleep on school nights I always sleep amazing when listening to your stories bro keep it up brother❤❤
He’s the best
Thank u for uploading
Woohooo🎉 congrats on 1M ❤
My heart hurts for the woman who was broken by her husband( 1st story). Emotional affairs are much more devastating.
It's unrealistic to expect someone to only ever experience emotional closeness with their partner. As long as nothing got physical and they were still respectful of their official relationship, I don't see a problem.
@Jaded and Empty it honestly sounded more like she needed an excuse for her alcoholism.
Love unwinding to Let’s Read…so soothing!!! Thank you Joel🙏🏽
Looks like AI did the thumbnail art. Why can’t they get the hands and fingers right?
Great story's
Oh no that man is in a rush to get home! Spooky!
I Love listening to you stories. I like your voice
It's "dead" week this week (super fitting) and finals are next week. My brain is fried so it's time for some Let's Read. Thank God for my broham, Joel!!!
Aww my month is up😢Never mind still got Patreon early Access 👌Thanks Joel and the Buttersock fam❤just gonna listen to your soothing voice and fab stories ☺️ xx
The only thing thst got me irrationally mad was the two by four. Is it sooo hard to just say a piece of wood, a plank or something like that.
Guy got scared of a bug zapper .. thought it was a psycho with a taser .. haha
Congrats for achieving 1M subscribers Joel
I listen to this while im working its the best! 3
Yay! Joels Sweet voice!
Congratulations 🎊 on 1 million
You never cease to amaze ❤️🇬🇧❤️🇬🇧
Wooooo love your voice bro. Keep it up!
The guy in the second to last story must have such an easy privileged life for taking out the trash to be the thing that made them want to run away lmao. That’s one of the easiest chores to do cause it’s so quick
Ah yes Time to lull into beautiful nightmares 😴 cheers Joel
Great vid Joel.
Thank you
Joel!
The first story, I'd have got a divorce right away, if she felt the need to drink and poor thing almost got taken, if her husband had not done that with his ex she would have not been out trying to cope. I hope she leaves him
I had the same thought.
Multiple shots is the way to break yourself. I know that feeling. X
Thank you😍
Joel you are the best let's read narrator
The electric zap was prob a bug zapper
Story 15, that wood piece came from him "sawing logs" all night.🤣 Pathetic I know, but If I didn't someone else wood!
I love installing bedding. I have to use a quarter inch socket
The bus stop story is a little confusing. I would understand if that was where he had been sleeping to begin with, but he woke up, saw the "old man" at the bus stop and joined him. Were it not for him, dude wouldn't have sat at the bus stop at all.
Not to mention, but the mom thought he was dead because a car hit the bus stop? That the mom would have no reason to assume he was sitting at? Did I miss something there?
@@patrickoreilly5528 I can't figure that part out either. Maybe his mom just got scared hearing the sirens and not knowing where he was.
The author of the story explained more in a reply down here. Under the comment of Christina Velazquez.
Yes brilliant timing
1M LETS GOOOOOOOO
The thumbnail is.... something else.
52:08 😂😄😃😀
Love you RUclipsJoel!💙💗💙
👍🤘😝
I heard of this thing where criminals put baby baskets by the side of the road to look like an abandoned baby so when you stop to check it out, they grab you and drag you off the side into the bushes
14:14 legit gave me a chill..
1st Story - Hope that cured her of being drunk out in public & alone. Get therapy . It's less hazardous to you life & health.
Can't find the bell am I subscribed
That man has too many fingers
"Whats a beautiful girl like you doing out here?" Wtf kinda question is that???? Anyone can go anywhere they want! Ugh i hate some men! Wont take NO for an answer. Ive had the same problem so many times in different ways as a minor and an adult
With the second story,,why would you sit in the abandoned parking lot in the woods for hours after almost being snatched or anything really , and you don't haul ass in case he gets the idea to oh I don't know.....come back!!
The kid whose dad "kicked him out" his dad SHOULD have just factory reset him with a back hand
Ah yes, because violence and child abuse are clearly the solutions to all family dilemmas. /s
@@sylv6417 people like this really shouldn’t have children. Abuse made me SO much worse than I would have been without it. You get to a point where you just "ah I’m gonna get hit anyway, might aswell just do all the bad things while I’m at it"
@@biskitt1000 That must be just you because I would not want to be hit and would do what I was told.
I think someone's omitting some juicy info on the first story. Sure, you got too drunk and someone tried taking you home. 😉
1 mill letssss goooo
For the last story with the piece of wood on the bed… it could have been one of his 5 pets
That guy in the picture has fingers for days! 😂
boutta listen to these while i cook
Idk how old the gent in the last story is, or how long he's been married but I'm wondering if he forgot his 5 year anniversary 😳 that's some wife jokes I would do as punishment 😂
Just commenting for the algorithm 💛💚