Well, I'm glad that the OP of the last story acknowledged his faults and seems to have greatly matured since then, because being totally honest, that old man didn't sound mean or even unreasonably grumpy. Dude was just defending his property and he never actually shot at the kids, just fired two warning shots which I'm sure served very well in getting his message across. Great stories and narrations as usual!
I honestly disagree. I understand why he wouldn't want to admit to the crime. It would've been serious. However @soaring1 had a great suggestion and he could've asked what happened and offered to help clean. He wouldn't have taken full responsibility, but it would've at least, in a small way, helped the man. Now, I disagree because he closes his story with, "I'll never forget the fear of being hunted by a man who I guess in some ways, was defending his property." This not only puts the shop owner in a very unfavorable light, but doesn't take any accountability. The man doesn't know it's kids. It could be armed adult men. He wasn't "hunting" them like a sadistic serial killer. He was afraid and unsure of what was happening because he's a guy that owns an apple orchard. He doesn't expect people to be pranking him or something--- he expects someone's trying to steal the till. He might've been robbed before in a traumatic way. And not only that, he's completely ignoring the fact the man wasn't just "in some way, defending his property," that place was his work and livelihood.
As someone who works with dementia patients I can honestly say I have never experienced someone putting on multiple voices and pretending to be different people. Normally just are just confused, have visual and auditory hallucinations. So I can imagine him speaking to someone he thinks is there but pretending to be those people talking to himself? That’s new….. maybe not for others but that’s a first for me.
There's something wrong with people who don't like kids. Just like a person who doesn't like black people or Asian people. Worse, you used to be a kid. You don't have to want kids but not liking them sounds kind of inhumane.
@@monilaninetynine3811I personally dont "like" kids, due to them being mostly disgusting, annoying and unruly. So I dont really like being around kids. However, I dont necessarily hate them. I just prefer peace and quiet, while having my own personal space.
Not liking children is not the same as racism. People don't have to like children. Just don't have them. Don't harm them. Then everything will be alright 😅
Watching my dad in the early stages and seeing him slip away… they get me too. Another post someone had commented, “imagine being scared of demented old lady.” I replied, imagine not being. They truly become different people and is the most awful mix of terror and sadness I believe I’ve ever experienced.
Same, it unnerves me even more knowing I might have it. I got a light panic attack where all I saw for a second was this odd texture that for some reason scared the living daylights out if me
@@BeingAMomAndBeyond I think the disorientation and fear that they go through while they are forgetting makes them so violent. If you think about it, anybody would be hostile if they suddenly didn't understand where they were or what was happening. My grandmother had Alzheimer's and passed away this year and thankfully she never was anything other than sweet when I was around her but I also have done some volunteer work in nursing homes and Alzheimer's/Dementia is no joke.
@@donotavius5915 I agree with you 100%. Fear is such a powerful emotion. It literally creates a physical response that we cannot control. And It is such a cruel, evil disease. I know there are more painful ways to go, but after experiencing the brutality of this disease, as you personally have as well, I’m not sure there’s a more cruel way. As far as natural diseases, at least. To watch a person leave their body while their body is still here is wretched. To be only a shell of who you were… I can’t imagine how it feels to be in that body, not knowing those around you or even yourself many times. I’m so sorry you lost your grandmother that way. I know that it had to be so hard. I pray advancements are made every day to better understand and put an end to this horrible condition. ❤️🩹
@@SleepyHollowKnight you can be tested for the gene. I’m not sure if that is a curse or a gift though. But I do know early treatment can really make a difference. And a quick test isn’t so bad if it improves the quality of your life. Sending good vibes and positive thoughts your way.
Joel, everytime you impersonate someone, you make me laugh my ass off! Your old man voice was hysterical! You rock most righteously my friend! You're my favorite Podcaster.
Loved the live stream last night, as usual. You're an awesome narrator with a great community Joel, and I'm proud to be part of it! You are also an inspiration and I hope to become a decent narrator one day!
Am I the only one slightly confused about the lady at the window in story 1? The girl states that went UP and got under the kids bed, also stated she could hear the boy DOWNSTAIRS, so how was the woman looking through the window, if she was upstairs? No mention of outside stairs or balcony etc., so how did the woman look into a window on the upper floor? Hmmm am I just overthinking it 😂
Yeah no it definitely makes no sense. You'd think people would think these things through when writing these stories. I wonder how many of them are fake. Probably more than not.
I think you’re right in your overthinking. Occam’s razor “the simplest solution is almost always the best.” You very rightly said that they didn’t mention an outside balcony with stairs, so of course that’s a possibility. What if the kid was running around a basement? Maybe she’s a crappy writer. It is possible when remembering they forgot those details due to emotions because they weren’t hiding the upstairs or downstairs part? Well done to you both in the comments here for picking up on it. 👏 ❤I didn’t! I was to transfixed on the story to analyse it. 😮😊
@@DoorsToHideBehind156Unless the narrator show pictures from actually newsoutlets and states that «this story is loosely based on a this and this» I just assume it’s a fictinal story from Creepypasta or Reddit. Just because the title of the video says «true stories» I don’t automatically belive they are🤷🏾♀️
As soon as I heard that he was going on a date in the woods I instantly facepalmed. How many Let’s Read videos does it to take to know to never go on a first date with a girl you don’t know in the woods smh.
I would love for there to be a collab with Lets Read and Mr. Ballen. Mr. Nightmare and Ballen collab would be great too. The three of them would together would be a dream come true.
Joel and John do totally different styles of content delivery. That would be similar to a collaboration of filet mignon and pad Thai. Both are delicious on there own and they do belong to the same basic grouping in that they are both food items and both are magnificent. But they should be appreciated separately. Just as Joel and John.... Both are in the same grouping of youtubers who do thrilling content but thats is where the similarities end. It would be cringe at best.
And the fact she said make sure to hide good and don't come out for 20 mins next time. She was probably like man I really need to give detailed instructions to rob someone! The next thing she was going to tell him was to leave his wallet and keys with her before he hid🙈
Why did Op have so much hatred for the orchard owner just because he yelled at them for stealing his product. So much hatred you returned years later and vandilzed his property. Literally all the orchard owner did was yell because a bunch a raggedy kids was eating his profit. They're lucky they didn't get shot when he caught them destroying his business. Depending on location he would've be right to do so.
Kids have an underdeveloped frontal lobe and are forming syntaxes at that age that will carry them through life. That experience may have culminated with another, far more terrible experience for him as a kid, thus bridging the two and becoming a bad memory for him. It was apparent he had grown and matured, appreciates the fact that he was being a douche, and felt a great deal of remorse. He obviously realized how lucky he was as well. Even during the experience he said he felt remorseful. He couldn’t figure out why he was acting the way he was, hence what I said about it probably being bridged with another bad memory he was subconsciously unaware of. Kids don’t think like adults. Their brains aren’t capable. But at least he grew up and realized that his actions were in the least distasteful and at worst, could’ve cost him his life. If someone learns from an bad experience, I see it as a good thing in the end. At least he first end up like so many adults do, blaming everyone else for his actions and negating his part in the subsequent reaction of the orchard owner. I just feel like that part matters.
@@BeingAMomAndBeyondtrue true. But that doesn’t explain why I never stole from others properties because I didn’t think what was right or wrong. I was brought up to respect the elders and other’s properties. Not saying I was a «perfect» child, but I never had the urge to go and destroy something that belonged to someone else?😳
@@louisafeliza after being a mom and spending 20 years in education as a teacher and principal, I can tell you that you just answered your own question. Hit that nail right on the head. The other part of to what I said, and usually the biggest part (there are outliers, but they’re called such for a reason), is the way you were brought up. I’ve seen kids who are raising their siblings at 10 years old. I’ve seen kids who are spoiled brats and never have any accountability. I’ve seen kids who’d as soon die as be disrespectful. I’ve seen kids who would cuss me and their own parents in an office with my name on the door. I could honestly write a book. No joke. And I’ll tell you, without a doubt, I almost always either blamed or touted the parents most, not the kids, for such actions. Sounds like you were reared in a home that had expectations. It’s the way I do my best to rear my own. I want them to be productive members of society who can make it without me, however bittersweet that might be. We all did dumb things as kids. But I think, like you said, the level of “dumbness” depends on what the expectations and consequences will be after the fact, especially at home. I know I’d have preferred dealing with police to dealing with my father. Sounds like you knew that your parents would give consequences and be let down if you behaved in such a manner and that instilled a respect in you that made the thought of even wanting to act that way seem foreign. But the sad part is, many kids don’t have that. From what I’ve seen, fewer and fewer do as time passes. I’m still personally glad to see a growth in this OP. At least he found some character he didn’t have in that moment in his childhood. But more than likely he wasn’t privy to the kind of upbringing you and I were. And it’s sad bc it’s truly the problem with the world today. People take the roll of parenting far too lightly.
@@louisafeliza the thing what annoyed me was in the last story he didn't even apologise to the man for destroying his property and the orchid owner lost all of his profits just because a stupid edgey teenager cuddent get over the fact that he got told of if i was the owner i would have made him apologise to my face it's not easy to start your own business
Is the guy in story 4 a complete idiot? Of course she's involved you dunce. She wants to play hide and seek in the woods with a strange guy on a date. That would never happen but let's say it did. So you're hiding, and suddenly this other guy who doesn't know her or have anything to do with her, just happens to rob you. He just happened to be walking by looking for a victim? And then the girl deleted her profile and ghosted you. What do you think, the guy kidnapped her? Honestly, how do these people function in life?
Something I've noticed after years of these stories is that a lot of people seem to have an instinct to actually flee the safety of a house when they have seen someone trying to break in. I think I'd want to stay inside and guard my house, and certainly not risk going outside to get away. Really weird. Especially since most of the time, people will be deterred knowing someone is indeed inside. If they aren't, that's a different problem, but if someone was trying to open my windows I'd ask wtf they think they're doing, not drive away. I guess being poor I care more about the small amount of things I have. 🤷🏻♀
I’m literally about to host an adult hide and seek in the dark party this Saturday in our new house at night. Is this a sign that I shouldn’t??? Hahahah
The first story with the old woman looking in the window, I would have beat on the window and scream that she leaves.. if that didn't work, call the police.
I can't imagine playing hide and seek in the dark. These days, you may get shot! So sad, we had so much fun back in the 70's and 80's being outside, they had to drag us in. It was so great.
I'm glad you had fun and so did many others, but I always have to remind people... Back in the 70s and 80s, serial killers were extremely active. People hitchhiked and it definitely wasn't safe. People love the 70s and the very laissez faire parenting done, but the truth is that it wasn't safer... In fact now, because of the advances in forensics, all those serial killers that left nothing but suffering and cold cases in their wakes are getting caught!
@edstella true, but now we have serial killers AND lots more guns. The state of the country has never been like it has in the past 10 years or so with Political unrest, rioting in the streets, Covid, the internet and mostly social media have corrupted so many people. We knew everyone in our neighborhood, we all got along. We could play outside or walk around in groups and people would not call 911 because we were "up to no good." Economy was better, families ate dinners together. You brought up hitch hiking, which I never did. Those people were easy targets, thumb up on the highway. It's sad, but for me, I would take the 70's and 80's any day! I grew up in IL when Gacy was killing boys. My sister went to Marquette and lived 7 houses down from Dahmer when he was killing men. Crime happens, but back then when you, as a parent, knew your neighbors and you were more aware if someone was new in town. Even now with cell phones and video, people would rather video that help and I live in Indianapolis. The Delphi murders they had audio and video and still could not find the man who did this. Back in the day you got spanked and punished if you did something wrong, now you get CPS called on you. We were taught manners, and how to dress appropriately and so much more. So, I guess we will agree to disagree on this one.
What? The 70's and 80's were statistically way more dangerous than now. Even the crime spike of 2020 didn't even come close to toppling the violent crime rates of the Carter and Reagan era.
@@michelleferrell9854 yes I did. I always played hide and seek with my children too. The reason I locked the doors is we always played when it was dark and 2nd is because we live on a rural property and we've had some creepy people in the area. I'dve never forgiven myself if anything happened to my precious children. They're adults now and we play outside now
I know there will be different opinions but I've been a mother for almost 22 years and I have to say for this woman to not like kids her motherly instincts are pretty on point. I think she definitely did the right thing. Shd did what she thought was necessary to protect the child, handled any other way I'm pretty the child would've been frightened. Considering it was his window, the little boy was old enough to put 2 and 2 together... nights and nights of nightmares. Lots of lost sleep for both the child and his mom.
My oldest use to say she would never have kids. I’d tell her during high school and college that’s where your thought process needs to be. You can always change your mind when you find the time is right. She had 2 kids between age 29 and 32. When the time was right for her.
@@mszuzubookitty4646 I had my first right out of high school at 19. I always knew I wanted kids. I was always the babysitter for everyone. Kids were my thing even when I was a kid. I also married my child's father. But after I had my first I decided I didn't want anymore. I loved taking care of my baby but I had a very difficult delivery. Anyway, I didn't decide I wanted more children until I was 36. It took a bit. Had some problems conceiving and then a miscarriage but I did eventually get pregnant and delivering a.year and a half after first I first decided. I keep saying I, my husband wanted more from the beginning but understood my hesitation so he left it up to me to decide when I was ready. Looking back I'm glad I waited but I do wish I wouldn't have waited so long. Now I want more and can't have them. I think late 20s early 30s is the perfect age to start a family. Both are males. The oldest is now 21. He doesn't want children. At least not now. Me having his brother has been a form of birth control LMAO.
With a child involved, first story should ABSOLUTELY have called authorities right away, and come out from hiding to protect the boy. If you want to freeze up when you are in danger fine, but NOT ok when a child is involved. They are counting on you to be in charge and protect them from ANY danger! Just my opinion as a father. But it was also forgivable in the fact that they DID protect the boy from having nightmares or living in fear. So all in all that was a tough call to make. I think id have texted the mom from under the bed and THEN left to get ice cream. So good to keep him from fear, but tough that they never caught the freak in the window!
Growing up, I never cared for children. Then when I became, a mother that changed, once I had my daughter. All I could think of was I would have walk through fire ,water . I would have jump into any danger that could have posable harmed her in any way..
My grandpa had dementia and right now my childhood friends grandpa has dementia. I spent a lot of time with my friend at her grandparents house when we were kids and its hard watching him like this
Dang if only people from thailand, laos, or china share their hide and seek stories. It’s more superstitious and ghost stuff but those are on another level. Not to minimize anyone’s experience of fear because i know fear can be subjective. But yeah.. still love these though. I never want to play hide in seek in the dark. That grave one was crazy.
I had a party once, and as everybody was leaving, I just happened to go to the bathroom. I turned my head and looked down the hall, to my bedroom, and a guy I didn’t know was going into my closet. I went straight to the closet and demanded that he leave. I was so young, I just was confused why he was doing that. If I had to do it over, I would be tempted to call the police on him.
Because I love kids so much. I had to skip the first story but I heard in the end of the story that they understood the child as a future parent👨👦👨👧👨👧👦👨👦👦👨👧👧 and a future child care worker You got to give kids patience because they're just kids 🧒🏼👧🏼🧒🏻👧🏻🧒🏽👧🏽🧒🏾👧🏾🧒🏿👧🏿👦👧
About the cemetary story.. jfc kid i thought i seen some shyt in this life n saw traumas which have aged me but im sorry that typa shyt would straight up chill my blood. you guys who wtrite in the encounters with some cretin who says the most concerning and cryptic shyt ever before breaking into sprint in ur direction... i literally feel my soul departing my body just hearing that part and picturing it, idk.. if it were me witnessing that its bout to be cardiac arrest.
To the first person, for someone who doesn't like kids I really admire how you thought about that kid and his potential trauma, I think you did good
I agree wit u on that as well
Scarlett was definitely in on that. No doubt about it! Glad you made it out safely!
Red flag #1: Let's go to a large park that crosses state lines
Red flag #2: Let's play Hide and Seek...
“I hope she doesn’t harm someone again..” she definitely will, clearly it worked for her/ her accomplice
Well, I'm glad that the OP of the last story acknowledged his faults and seems to have greatly matured since then, because being totally honest, that old man didn't sound mean or even unreasonably grumpy. Dude was just defending his property and he never actually shot at the kids, just fired two warning shots which I'm sure served very well in getting his message across. Great stories and narrations as usual!
It would have been more responsible if he owned up to it to the orchard owner and offered to do a few chores.
I honestly disagree. I understand why he wouldn't want to admit to the crime. It would've been serious. However @soaring1 had a great suggestion and he could've asked what happened and offered to help clean. He wouldn't have taken full responsibility, but it would've at least, in a small way, helped the man. Now, I disagree because he closes his story with, "I'll never forget the fear of being hunted by a man who I guess in some ways, was defending his property." This not only puts the shop owner in a very unfavorable light, but doesn't take any accountability. The man doesn't know it's kids. It could be armed adult men. He wasn't "hunting" them like a sadistic serial killer. He was afraid and unsure of what was happening because he's a guy that owns an apple orchard. He doesn't expect people to be pranking him or something--- he expects someone's trying to steal the till. He might've been robbed before in a traumatic way. And not only that, he's completely ignoring the fact the man wasn't just "in some way, defending his property," that place was his work and livelihood.
Dude committed B&E, Vandalism and destruction of private property.
As someone who works with dementia patients I can honestly say I have never experienced someone putting on multiple voices and pretending to be different people. Normally just are just confused, have visual and auditory hallucinations. So I can imagine him speaking to someone he thinks is there but pretending to be those people talking to himself? That’s new….. maybe not for others but that’s a first for me.
Who else wants a collab with Mr Nightmare and Let’s Read🔥
Nope
Yes
I think he said he’s tried before
Me
Yes me
"I don't like kids." Absolutely great start to that story! I can relate.
There's something wrong with people who don't like kids. Just like a person who doesn't like black people or Asian people. Worse, you used to be a kid. You don't have to want kids but not liking them sounds kind of inhumane.
@@monilaninetynine3811I personally dont "like" kids, due to them being mostly disgusting, annoying and unruly. So I dont really like being around kids. However, I dont necessarily hate them. I just prefer peace and quiet, while having my own personal space.
@@monilaninetynine3811comparing not liking kids to racism is crazy
@@nighttec5339not really
Not liking children is not the same as racism. People don't have to like children. Just don't have them. Don't harm them. Then everything will be alright 😅
That 5th story really got me. Dementia stories never fail to make me feel unsettled.
Watching my dad in the early stages and seeing him slip away… they get me too. Another post someone had commented, “imagine being scared of demented old lady.” I replied, imagine not being. They truly become different people and is the most awful mix of terror and sadness I believe I’ve ever experienced.
Same, it unnerves me even more knowing I might have it. I got a light panic attack where all I saw for a second was this odd texture that for some reason scared the living daylights out if me
@@BeingAMomAndBeyond I think the disorientation and fear that they go through while they are forgetting makes them so violent. If you think about it, anybody would be hostile if they suddenly didn't understand where they were or what was happening. My grandmother had Alzheimer's and passed away this year and thankfully she never was anything other than sweet when I was around her but I also have done some volunteer work in nursing homes and Alzheimer's/Dementia is no joke.
@@donotavius5915 I agree with you 100%. Fear is such a powerful emotion. It literally creates a physical response that we cannot control. And It is such a cruel, evil disease. I know there are more painful ways to go, but after experiencing the brutality of this disease, as you personally have as well, I’m not sure there’s a more cruel way. As far as natural diseases, at least. To watch a person leave their body while their body is still here is wretched. To be only a shell of who you were… I can’t imagine how it feels to be in that body, not knowing those around you or even yourself many times. I’m so sorry you lost your grandmother that way. I know that it had to be so hard. I pray advancements are made every day to better understand and put an end to this horrible condition. ❤️🩹
@@SleepyHollowKnight you can be tested for the gene. I’m not sure if that is a curse or a gift though. But I do know early treatment can really make a difference. And a quick test isn’t so bad if it improves the quality of your life. Sending good vibes and positive thoughts your way.
Joel, everytime you impersonate someone, you make me laugh my ass off! Your old man voice was hysterical! You rock most righteously my friend! You're my favorite Podcaster.
I can’t believe the guy in the 4th story actually said I just hope she’s ok like does he still not realize that she obviously set him up
The smartest person in these stories
As soon as she suggested going into the woods so many red flags went up.
Bffr re
Yeah I hate that "He's a simp!!!" Trope BUT that dude is beyond naive!!!
Who else thought there was a guy under the bed behind him in story 1?
I did
Who else thought it was weird that he went upstairs and there was a lady in the window. I was confused 🤔
Loved the live stream last night, as usual. You're an awesome narrator with a great community Joel, and I'm proud to be part of it! You are also an inspiration and I hope to become a decent narrator one day!
Am I the only one slightly confused about the lady at the window in story 1? The girl states that went UP and got under the kids bed, also stated she could hear the boy DOWNSTAIRS, so how was the woman looking through the window, if she was upstairs? No mention of outside stairs or balcony etc., so how did the woman look into a window on the upper floor? Hmmm am I just overthinking it 😂
Yeah no it definitely makes no sense. You'd think people would think these things through when writing these stories. I wonder how many of them are fake. Probably more than not.
I think you’re right in your overthinking. Occam’s razor “the simplest solution is almost always the best.”
You very rightly said that they didn’t mention an outside balcony with stairs, so of course that’s a possibility. What if the kid was running around a basement? Maybe she’s a crappy writer. It is possible when remembering they forgot those details due to emotions because they weren’t hiding the upstairs or downstairs part?
Well done to you both in the comments here for picking up on it. 👏 ❤I didn’t! I was to transfixed on the story to analyse it. 😮😊
@@DoorsToHideBehind156Unless the narrator show pictures from actually newsoutlets and states that «this story is loosely based on a this and this» I just assume it’s a fictinal story from Creepypasta or Reddit. Just because the title of the video says «true stories» I don’t automatically belive they are🤷🏾♀️
Perfect just in time for Grandma’s bedtime.❤️ Thanks Pap Joel.
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Looking in the window on the second floor?
Easy when you're half giraffe
Best voice in the "creepy stories" department!!!!! I will always listen to him before bed or when i am stressed... thanks Let's read!!!
Try Lighthouse Horror.
Mr. Ballen.
Joel and Whispered Diaries are my favorite. No profanity and just great in every way!
As soon as I heard that he was going on a date in the woods I instantly facepalmed. How many Let’s Read videos does it to take to know to never go on a first date with a girl you don’t know in the woods smh.
I would love for there to be a collab with Lets Read and Mr. Ballen. Mr. Nightmare and Ballen collab would be great too. The three of them would together would be a dream come true.
Joel and John do totally different styles of content delivery. That would be similar to a collaboration of filet mignon and pad Thai. Both are delicious on there own and they do belong to the same basic grouping in that they are both food items and both are magnificent. But they should be appreciated separately. Just as Joel and John.... Both are in the same grouping of youtubers who do thrilling content but thats is where the similarities end. It would be cringe at best.
The cops reaction to him expressing his fear for Scarlett: "son...."
"Since nobody with the name of Scarlett was reported as.." existing ever🤣🤣
And the fact she said make sure to hide good and don't come out for 20 mins next time. She was probably like man I really need to give detailed instructions to rob someone! The next thing she was going to tell him was to leave his wallet and keys with her before he hid🙈
Joel's voices are just too good!
Joel you are awesome and you rock.
The first story, getting that kid to saftey first was the best thing they could have done. That was a smart move.
Too bad she didn't call the cops that lady was very tall for her to see her at a window when she was upstairs!?!? Lol didn't catch that did you
Well... you were thinking with your head, just the wrong head😂😂
Yes😂
Seems to be the folly to quiet a few of these horror stories when a man is dealing with an attractive woman, this "other" head.
Another job well done Joel as always
Id totally play hide and seek with you Batsy!
You are the best narrator on the planet
So in story 1,a lady looks in the window, pushed on it like she's trying to open it but it doesn't open. Then, she's gone... The End. Hmmmm 😂😂😂
Why did Op have so much hatred for the orchard owner just because he yelled at them for stealing his product. So much hatred you returned years later and vandilzed his property. Literally all the orchard owner did was yell because a bunch a raggedy kids was eating his profit. They're lucky they didn't get shot when he caught them destroying his business. Depending on location he would've be right to do so.
Kids have an underdeveloped frontal lobe and are forming syntaxes at that age that will carry them through life. That experience may have culminated with another, far more terrible experience for him as a kid, thus bridging the two and becoming a bad memory for him. It was apparent he had grown and matured, appreciates the fact that he was being a douche, and felt a great deal of remorse. He obviously realized how lucky he was as well. Even during the experience he said he felt remorseful. He couldn’t figure out why he was acting the way he was, hence what I said about it probably being bridged with another bad memory he was subconsciously unaware of. Kids don’t think like adults. Their brains aren’t capable. But at least he grew up and realized that his actions were in the least distasteful and at worst, could’ve cost him his life. If someone learns from an bad experience, I see it as a good thing in the end. At least he first end up like so many adults do, blaming everyone else for his actions and negating his part in the subsequent reaction of the orchard owner. I just feel like that part matters.
@@BeingAMomAndBeyondtrue true. But that doesn’t explain why I never stole from others properties because I didn’t think what was right or wrong. I was brought up to respect the elders and other’s properties. Not saying I was a «perfect» child, but I never had the urge to go and destroy something that belonged to someone else?😳
@@louisafeliza after being a mom and spending 20 years in education as a teacher and principal, I can tell you that you just answered your own question. Hit that nail right on the head. The other part of to what I said, and usually the biggest part (there are outliers, but they’re called such for a reason), is the way you were brought up. I’ve seen kids who are raising their siblings at 10 years old. I’ve seen kids who are spoiled brats and never have any accountability. I’ve seen kids who’d as soon die as be disrespectful. I’ve seen kids who would cuss me and their own parents in an office with my name on the door. I could honestly write a book. No joke. And I’ll tell you, without a doubt, I almost always either blamed or touted the parents most, not the kids, for such actions. Sounds like you were reared in a home that had expectations. It’s the way I do my best to rear my own. I want them to be productive members of society who can make it without me, however bittersweet that might be. We all did dumb things as kids. But I think, like you said, the level of “dumbness” depends on what the expectations and consequences will be after the fact, especially at home. I know I’d have preferred dealing with police to dealing with my father. Sounds like you knew that your parents would give consequences and be let down if you behaved in such a manner and that instilled a respect in you that made the thought of even wanting to act that way seem foreign. But the sad part is, many kids don’t have that. From what I’ve seen, fewer and fewer do as time passes. I’m still personally glad to see a growth in this OP. At least he found some character he didn’t have in that moment in his childhood. But more than likely he wasn’t privy to the kind of upbringing you and I were. And it’s sad bc it’s truly the problem with the world today. People take the roll of parenting far too lightly.
@@BeingAMomAndBeyond yes!!💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@@louisafeliza the thing what annoyed me was in the last story he didn't even apologise to the man for destroying his property and the orchid owner lost all of his profits just because a stupid edgey teenager cuddent get over the fact that he got told of if i was the owner i would have made him apologise to my face it's not easy to start your own business
Is the guy in story 4 a complete idiot? Of course she's involved you dunce. She wants to play hide and seek in the woods with a strange guy on a date. That would never happen but let's say it did. So you're hiding, and suddenly this other guy who doesn't know her or have anything to do with her, just happens to rob you. He just happened to be walking by looking for a victim? And then the girl deleted her profile and ghosted you. What do you think, the guy kidnapped her? Honestly, how do these people function in life?
Op4 is dumber than the average idiot
So happy that I get to enjoy my night’s listening to Let’s Read 💙💙
" i dont like kids" starts out the very 1 st story😂😂....On that good note ,goodnight y'all 😂
Something I've noticed after years of these stories is that a lot of people seem to have an instinct to actually flee the safety of a house when they have seen someone trying to break in. I think I'd want to stay inside and guard my house, and certainly not risk going outside to get away. Really weird. Especially since most of the time, people will be deterred knowing someone is indeed inside. If they aren't, that's a different problem, but if someone was trying to open my windows I'd ask wtf they think they're doing, not drive away. I guess being poor I care more about the small amount of things I have. 🤷🏻♀
I got a new Lets Read tshirt from Spreadshirt. It's super cute!
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I just got one of those t-shirts to
I know that evil look. It never leaves you. Sometimes you'll see it in your nightmares.
😂😂 ya
The Uncle Ron sounds like the uncle that would say “come on, let’s take our shirts off and hug”
I’m literally about to host an adult hide and seek in the dark party this Saturday in our new house at night. Is this a sign that I shouldn’t??? Hahahah
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The first story with the old woman looking in the window, I would have beat on the window and scream that she leaves.. if that didn't work, call the police.
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I can't imagine playing hide and seek in the dark. These days, you may get shot! So sad, we had so much fun back in the 70's and 80's being outside, they had to drag us in. It was so great.
I'm glad you had fun and so did many others, but I always have to remind people... Back in the 70s and 80s, serial killers were extremely active. People hitchhiked and it definitely wasn't safe. People love the 70s and the very laissez faire parenting done, but the truth is that it wasn't safer... In fact now, because of the advances in forensics, all those serial killers that left nothing but suffering and cold cases in their wakes are getting caught!
@edstella true, but now we have serial killers AND lots more guns. The state of the country has never been like it has in the past 10 years or so with Political unrest, rioting in the streets, Covid, the internet and mostly social media have corrupted so many people. We knew everyone in our neighborhood, we all got along. We could play outside or walk around in groups and people would not call 911 because we were "up to no good." Economy was better, families ate dinners together. You brought up hitch hiking, which I never did. Those people were easy targets, thumb up on the highway. It's sad, but for me, I would take the 70's and 80's any day! I grew up in IL when Gacy was killing boys. My sister went to Marquette and lived 7 houses down from Dahmer when he was killing men. Crime happens, but back then when you, as a parent, knew your neighbors and you were more aware if someone was new in town. Even now with cell phones and video, people would rather video that help and I live in Indianapolis. The Delphi murders they had audio and video and still could not find the man who did this. Back in the day you got spanked and punished if you did something wrong, now you get CPS called on you. We were taught manners, and how to dress appropriately and so much more. So, I guess we will agree to disagree on this one.
What? The 70's and 80's were statistically way more dangerous than now. Even the crime spike of 2020 didn't even come close to toppling the violent crime rates of the Carter and Reagan era.
I love listening to Lets Read when cooking or cleaning 🥰
Let em cook 😅
That 1st story.. massive overreaction, just open the window and tell the heroin addict to Fluff Off!
Story 4 makes me mad because I always think... no one can be that easy... and story time 🤦🏾♂️ at least he's alive
Been waiting for something like this
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Thanks for the upload!
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@@FearUnboound How much time did you REALLY save by using that dumb abbreviation? 🚩🙄
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I played hide and seek with my children. The rules were that we had to stay inside. I even locked all the doors and kept the keys in my pocket.
Wow
So you locked them inside the house? Hmmm
@@michelleferrell9854 yes I did. I always played hide and seek with my children too. The reason I locked the doors is we always played when it was dark and 2nd is because we live on a rural property and we've had some creepy people in the area. I'dve never forgiven myself if anything happened to my precious children. They're adults now and we play outside now
@@michelleferrell9854yea? to make sure they were safe. not like hes kidnapping his own kids and keeping them locked in😭
i would love a let’s read x blue spooky collab!
Awesome as usual
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Here we go for today's best 49 minutes.
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Nice can’t wait to listen 🎧 thank you Joel
I know there will be different opinions but I've been a mother for almost 22 years and I have to say for this woman to not like kids her motherly instincts are pretty on point. I think she definitely did the right thing. Shd did what she thought was necessary to protect the child, handled any other way I'm pretty the child would've been frightened. Considering it was his window, the little boy was old enough to put 2 and 2 together... nights and nights of nightmares. Lots of lost sleep for both the child and his mom.
My oldest use to say she would never have kids. I’d tell her during high school and college that’s where your thought process needs to be. You can always change your mind when you find the time is right. She had 2 kids between age 29 and 32. When the time was right for her.
@@mszuzubookitty4646 I had my first right out of high school at 19. I always knew I wanted kids. I was always the babysitter for everyone. Kids were my thing even when I was a kid. I also married my child's father. But after I had my first I decided I didn't want anymore. I loved taking care of my baby but I had a very difficult delivery. Anyway, I didn't decide I wanted more children until I was 36. It took a bit. Had some problems conceiving and then a miscarriage but I did eventually get pregnant and delivering a.year and a half after first I first decided. I keep saying I, my husband wanted more from the beginning but understood my hesitation so he left it up to me to decide when I was ready. Looking back I'm glad I waited but I do wish I wouldn't have waited so long. Now I want more and can't have them. I think late 20s early 30s is the perfect age to start a family. Both are males. The oldest is now 21. He doesn't want children. At least not now. Me having his brother has been a form of birth control LMAO.
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Let's cook! Thanks for new upload Joel 🖤
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Queefie got his oven mitts on!
@@QUEEFSWEAT come on and tie them apron strings 😂
@@LovelyT505 HA! You definitely live up to your name gorgeous
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But you say he's just a friend. And you say he's just a friend...
@@g1rl_veteranyou beat me to it Lol
It's funny that I was just playing Saints Row 3 as I see this comment
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#3 with uncle Ronny reminds me if encanto! We don’t talk about Bruno! Lmao😂
First girl sounds like she’d be a good mom!
Out of curiosity is the cover of the video an image from the movie Misery? Love your channel and the art used for each video.
Lol .. I was wondering if it was Jud from the original Pet Semetary.
Loved these stories
enjoy your narrations. definitely inspirational.
"I don't like kids." Absolute hero! Me neither OP
1st one here!!
i love your voice
With a child involved, first story should ABSOLUTELY have called authorities right away, and come out from hiding to protect the boy. If you want to freeze up when you are in danger fine, but NOT ok when a child is involved. They are counting on you to be in charge and protect them from ANY danger! Just my opinion as a father. But it was also forgivable in the fact that they DID protect the boy from having nightmares or living in fear. So all in all that was a tough call to make. I think id have texted the mom from under the bed and THEN left to get ice cream. So good to keep him from fear, but tough that they never caught the freak in the window!
Why does the creepy basketball guy sound like Pete Davidson? Lol
Growing up, I never cared for children. Then when I became, a mother that changed, once I had my daughter. All I could think of was I would have walk through fire ,water . I would have jump into any danger that could have posable harmed her in any way..
My grandpa had dementia and right now my childhood friends grandpa has dementia. I spent a lot of time with my friend at her grandparents house when we were kids and its hard watching him like this
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Well. I would have gotten up and opened the window to snatch that old bag until the cops got there 😂
This kute but I love the way J Nightmares translates "hide and seek" in his accent from Japanese 2 English 🍦
wow. for everyone info, this 3 month old video (writing this on Feb 1st 2024) have 0 dislike. People sure love hide and seek nightmare
Who else is watching this on their night shift?👨🏾🔧
Great
@@FearUnboound cool
Dang if only people from thailand, laos, or china share their hide and seek stories. It’s more superstitious and ghost stuff but those are on another level. Not to minimize anyone’s experience of fear because i know fear can be subjective. But yeah.. still love these though. I never want to play hide in seek in the dark. That grave one was crazy.
Purrdeep hides and Joel seeks! Lol!
I had a party once, and as everybody was leaving, I just happened to go to the bathroom. I turned my head and looked down the hall, to my bedroom, and a guy I didn’t know was going into my closet. I went straight to the closet and demanded that he leave. I was so young, I just was confused why he was doing that. If I had to do it over, I would be tempted to call the police on him.
0:18 this is where the fun begins
Because I love kids so much. I had to skip the first story but I heard in the end of the story that they understood the child as a future parent👨👦👨👧👨👧👦👨👦👦👨👧👧 and a future child care worker You got to give kids patience because they're just kids 🧒🏼👧🏼🧒🏻👧🏻🧒🏽👧🏽🧒🏾👧🏾🧒🏿👧🏿👦👧
Am I the only one that does alittle weird movement when I see a new Post, especially on Spotify 😂❤
Listened 8:21am 17/🎃/23 🇬🇧
Story 2 reminds me of Bruno from "Encanto" 😂 🎵We don't talk about Bruno..🎶
Wr need a face reveal
Kids are impulsive, most of the time I ignore them, even when they seem distressed.
37:10 lmao the voice pitch change
I have blue eyes too
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Story 1- I definitely would have called the police. Always call the police!!!!!!
Who else wants a collab with Queef $weat & Let's Read?! Don't be afraid to leave compliments, I've prepared myself for that.
About the cemetary story..
jfc kid i thought i seen some shyt in this life n saw traumas which have aged me but im sorry that typa shyt would straight up chill my blood. you guys who wtrite in the encounters with some cretin who says the most concerning and cryptic shyt ever before breaking into sprint in ur direction... i literally feel my soul departing my body just hearing that part and picturing it, idk.. if it were me witnessing that its bout to be cardiac arrest.
I wouldn't hide from Let's Read's stories 😂. Yeah I also don't like kids like the person in the 1st story.
I didn't hear him mention that the person in the first story didn't like kids.
@@g1rl_veteranat 00:18 the person clearly said "I don't like kids."
@@g1rl_veteranit was basically the very first line. You might’ve missed it settling in.
I doubt that story 7’s weird old man actually needed help. Why would he be in a graveyard late at night like that? And chased after the kid too
Quick on the click
29:31 so all of that multiple voices and whatnot does not sound like any kind of dementia I know of.