I enjoyed this one immensely, I have had such a huge mental health boost from your videos. Stay safe and take the time you need for any video you make or lack there of. I love your narration and I greatly enjoy your long videos. See you again soon.❤
naming it Tartarus was very revealing that its a gateway to the greek hell for criminals and bad guys. but i really like it. the blatant revealing name isn't even a bad thing its just easy to see that its a gateway to an underworld
Oh that note, that the other door says Gaia also fits becuase Gaia is the earth goddess in greek mythology! I take that the store Tartarus isn't Tartarus, it's just the entrance
Old things always last longer because it was before the time businessmen realized that modern technology is fast-paced, which means there's no point making a product that'll last a long time.
How DARE he take the blame and responsibility of the loss of those kids?? No sir. Don't you dare. Bryce and Rex are to blame and they deserved the fate that beheld them. Better man than me. I would have left them to their fates.
It carries a different weight to him than just "blame" because they have to use their initials. Ie- M for Matthew, R for Rex, etc. So to them its a very different and difficult burden. Its like if you were speeding and hit someone's car and a bystander had a heart attack induced by seeing your wreck. Their death, to a normal person, may be just that. Another death. To these gatekeepers, it feels like if you hadnt caused the wreck, that person would be alive. This is usually known as survivor ('s/s') guilt. It affects everyone differently such as with Bryce saying how Rex gets sicker and sicker, more worse for wear everytime he works and how Matthew(mc or minus) is affected differently, as seen when he feels bad for having to mark Jackson and Emma Ray, empathising with Rex and hoping he alleviates some of Rex's pain/burden when he crosses out Darren, marking he has been brought back.
This story really captures how hubris and stupidity can often be mistaken for courage and heroics. This is a phenomenal story. A fine example of the rules trope at its best. Also, the Greek mythology angle is a very appreciated change of pace from the typical Christian themes creepypasta/no sleep works tend to overuse.
I feel like this is over done and does way to much to try to pull sympathy to push the main character to be the hero. For cry eye just make his daughter one of them. Also if you know anything about Greek mythology then you know Tartarus and Gaia are beings and places. Typhon is the first monster. Not even Zeus stands a chance in solo combat with Typhon. Its like saying i am going to win a fist fight against a Hekatonkheires. I'm just saying that kid said he did any research in the story lol. Poor white hoodie kid.
dude im pissed at bryce. He practically killed 2 ppl and when some knight in shining armour comes in and saves ur ass and u still want to go back to save the ppl u murdered? So stupid man. If you know that Typhon is some sort of deity then how do you expect to kill him with some knives? At least bring a c4 or a shotgun or something.
I mean in the Myth Typhon was so badass that he kicked Zeus's ass and then ripped off all his limbs. He nearly destroyed Olympus actually if i remember correctly, Zeus was only able to win later after Hermes Ran way with him and his body parts to reattach them lol.
I love that Matthew got new headphones, that was the best part of the story. Small details that doesn't really seem to matter just plants a smile on y face.
GREEK MYTHOLOGY HORROR I've been obsessed with Greek mythology ever since I learned to read, and this combination of mythology and horror is the most beautiful thing I've ever listened to 😍
So I should have followed my feeling of grabbing paper and a pen when he first read the initials on the mannequins ? Dang. I knew it. No greek, but latin for 6 years......Oh my how I still hate ablativus absolutus and the 2 Page long sentences in Cicero.....🤯😵🤬😫
@@janedoex1398 No, it's revealed at the end that the names and initials are of the victims of Typhon and the guardian responsible respectively, hence why the narrator wrote to Ray that his name was compromised: once Typhon knows someone's name, he's able to control them like a puppet, since names are said to hold enormous power over their owners. I think this story is using a similar mechanic to Spirited Away, where Yubaba steals Chihiro's name and renames her to Sen, which allowed the witch to control her. That's why when the narrator calls the abomination by his true name, he was able to break free from Typhon's control. In many cultures, your name is verbal reflection of your spirit, which is why it's so important to keep it secret. I suppose that's also true in this age of the internet: we hide behind screennames to evade those who would seek out our personal information for blackmail. I guess even thousands of years later, it's still a good idea to mask your identity to a certain extent.
Very entertaining. I'm a bit disappointed that the "offer" wasn't explained more. Otherwise a really interesting story world and I can see more coming from it.
I’ll bet it’s something to do with the “gatekeepers” agreeing to either stay in Tartarus or giving themselves to Typhon. Either way, I do hope there’s a part 2.
You have become a master storyteller. I have been listening for a long time now and it is amazing to see how you have developed your voice/acting skill and how you inject life into the characters of these amazing stories.
@@LighthouseHorror no need to be so hard on yourself! You're doing great. I personally know what it's like to battle these demons, so just hang in there and know that your viewers have nothing but love and support for you. Even though you don't have as many subs as the other narrators (Mr. Creeps, Dark somnium etc.) you're on their level voice acting whise, no doubt. Keep up the good work, man ;)
@@Brukner841not being rude but I truly do think it’s just you. He is one of the absolute best in my opinion. I listen to a few and wish some were better. Like Mr. Creeps for instance I can’t stand his frat boy way of narrating but I like the stories he chooses. He has a good deep voice it’s just the way he ends everything with uh. Like “I can’t believe I didn’t listen to my parentsuh” it takes away from the story. I get lost in @LighthouseHorror videos though he truly draws me into them
I'm the kind of guard who would have just locked the gate and left the kids to their fates. If they want to go where they don't belong so badly then they deserve the consequences.
I would have been shivering in my boots but my curiosity would have dragged me after them kids. As for fighting the abominations may put me into cardiac arrest
I have that stuck in my head now: "The lower levels are worse, There are worse levels below." I just tried that on my wife for nagging me about something, and it worked! She just called me a nut job, and walked away! 🤣
If the guard ended up dead his death would be completely on the kids. They would be murders especially considering that he told them how dangerous it is. It’s absolutely ridiculous that this story even happened considering how the guard knows how dangerous Tartarus is, why would he not have called the cops and just sat at the entrance before the kids even entered
Staying at the door when they all split and ran off with “his” key instead of chasing them would have been the best idea. And also calling the cops from his spot at that door. They might have gotten away and decided to come back another time but if it’s not his shift, it’s not his problem.
@AlbertoMartinez765 You could easily have a story with minimal changes and keep everyone decently smart. Just skip the part where he thinks he lost his key (why tf wouldn’t he just check) and have two kids show up, loudly talk about how they’ll break into Tartarus and make a mess. Then he’d have to chase and stop them. Meanwhile the other seven kids sneak in from the other side while he chases. Then he catches them and recognizes the girl that’s his daughter’s friend. They tell him they have a key. He has to go in to make sure his daughter isn’t with them. Easy fix.
I've listened to your channel for about 2 years. You're one of my favorites. I listen to you whenever I need a brighter voice while still receiving an amazing story. Again, your choices are amazing. I do hope you're taking care of yourself. You deliver a lot. I'm sure I along with others are always grateful.
He just keeps getting better, he was my second favor. Right away I caught an immediate love for LH and His stories before Him TDS was my favorite I was listening to him for years along with Clancy creepsmc etc but these days LH is number 1 I have about u narrator's or more I listen to regularly BUT LH is my favorite and I keep re listening.
Love the "names have power" is a factor in this story. A lot of hell based creepypasta forget that little detail. But imagine.......if he left them to their fates. Let them get the stupid prize, for the stupid game they decided to play? Whatever Typhon wants...he could have got it thar day.
That's just typical religious belief. That such a small mistake as wanting to see if an urban legend is true is worthy of getting eaten by monsters and living in hell for eternity makes sense to you
@@tramarthomas6105 - Obviously, it's typical but rarely used in creepypastas. Most pastas follow the same format as any average horror story. Dumb people doing dumb things while ignoring older characters, warning them not to do dumb things. The "names have power" trope us rarely used like I said. Demons without specific rules they have to follow just come off as just basic slashers. It makes the demon more intelligent. Which is 1000× more unnerving when they do...imo. I was surprised at this one. It used Typhon from Greek mythology. Unless you read into Greek mythology (or even played Fenix Rising), he's usually unknown to the general public. Which would make the employers the Greek Pantheon. Considering it was Zeus who imprisoned him in the underworld in Greek mythology (or even the Titans depending on the pasta author) I'd love to see more mythology/folklore pastas dealing with mythology outside of just the usual fae stories.
Im at 35:25 right now. The anxiety of not knowing if Abbey is with the kids is excellent. Its impressive how much worry you can have for a charachter youve never met and barely have a connection to. The narration is killer man!
@ElpSmith it's a spoiler! I haven't heard the story in a year, but if I remember correctly, the letters are used to identify/classify people who are taken
U have been doing an absolutely amazing job with the story selection and the voice acting , timbre and cadence are great. You have become a wonderful story teller.
"No greater love hath then this, that a man would lay down his life for his friend" such a truest phrase that i ALWAYS love to see in stories...be it spoken or performed
I've had a few jobs in creepy isolated conditions where I often wished I had a gun or something more menacing than a mop or a wrench. But I never did carry a weapon. It's unbelievable what kind of stress a person can get used to and act like it's normal. This guy takes the cake.
@@NotLazySelectivelyMotivatedIt takes more than money to do what he does. It’s something inside him, not outside. No amount of money can make a weak person strong.
A fantastic story, I'm hoping a sequel shows up where Bryce becomes the next secutiry guard, and likely encounters the employers, whom I'm going to take a guess and say are either Hades or Persphone
I don't know, the character is pretty unbearable and a story about him wouldn't be... an enjoyable experience. Honestly I was disappointed Bryce didn't get what was coming to him for being such a moron-- instead, two other people paid for his stupid decisions. Would probably fall into the creepypasta tropes of idiot narrator doesn't listen to smart people, meets ugly end, and we all /love/ that.
WOW! What a fantastic and amazing story! You had me at the edge of my seat & holding my breath most of the story and I didn't realize it until things calmed down, lol. WELL DONE! Both the writing and of course the narration.
This was great. I love how familiar places can be turned into something unfamiliar and warped. And your acting is on point as always. Thanks for doing this one.
"Tartarus Mall" - random monster breaks out, Security Guard draws his gun and puts it to his own head then pulls the trigger without a second thought... Security Guard: *"PERSONA!"* "Baby baby baby baby baby baby!" (epic music plays as he engages in turn based combat)
I really like how this story takes the whole 'the chosen one is a teenage boy with two plucky sidekicks' trope and turns it on its head. After awhile it gets really annoying to come across over and over in the world of fantasy/horror (especially when you HAVE teenagers -- the reality of what they're capable of is constantly with you.) I couldn't help but laugh when one of the abominations whispered "kids."
This left me feeling anxious for some reason. Very beautifully written story and the narration brought it to life as usual. Stories like these stir my imagination for weeks after hearing it
Kind of weird that instead of calling his daughter ( which I’m guessing is a teen) he just assumed she was with the kids. He could’ve at-least called and confirmed her location if her cell rang in the mall he would’ve answered his own question.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 STARS! THANK YOU to both Darkly Gathers and yourself, dear LH! Stellar story and narration. It's almost like DG wrote this just for you to give life to...
Oh yes, oh yes, one of my absolute favorite stories so far!! Thank you for entertaining me as I'm doing home chores.. My hubbie is looking at me like a looney, for snapping at him to not disturb, when I'm so focused! Luckily I've got my earbuds on 😜😂😅
Bryce was uniquely insufferable. Corny young adult novel hero arrogance. How he didn’t catch that guy’s hands and get dragged out by his ear is truly a wonder.
Great show! The long ones are the best! You have turned out to be the best narrator out here. Also, your choice of stories never disappoints. Chicago Fan.
That old man's got patience, like I wasn't asking twice, you don't get out when I say I break your arm. You mouth off to me, I let you go down, but you come up and it's a cap in the head....then again my bf always says I have a problem with ppl who don't follow orders in situations of life and death
Rules stories are always interesting, but this one changes the typical storyline in an amazing way! Really great story, I'd love to learn more about Tartarus and the world below
I am listening to this 2 years later after the narration and I am so sad that there is not more! Who are the employers? What's the deal? Who are the other guards! Will more people be freed!?
I would really appreciate it if y’all release this faster I hate it when I’m left hanging I feel like I’m dying waiting for another one to be released but great podcast really love them
If he doesn't release every night, you have to know he is working on something SPECIAL. So keep being excited, that will bring you through the day and wait.... I know it feels like eternety, just know you won't just get cake, but a 3 store high ( add whatever you like ) - filled, very much most beautifully decorated cake you've ever seen. Abd btw : he is human, (believe it or not) and has another job too .
I really enjoyed this story especially since it’s a long one as well as being a really different style of scary story. Fabulous everything as always ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love this! I do hope there are many more chapters on happenings on Gaia & Tartarus. I am intrigued by Typhaon, which is in part to the great voice work which gave his persona a depth that might not have otherwise developed were I simply reading this. That’s why great voice actors are so valued in the literary industry, in my opinion. You can make or break an audiobook with the choice of narrator and I think you have a valuable gift with your narrative talent! I found him (Typhaon) to be cunning and complex, which is a formula for a worthy adversary indeed. Great antagonist work, for both the writer and actor! I love stories that give little unexpected gifts of insight into briefly mentioned details that seem trivial when first mentioned- like the lone spray bottle and permanent marker on the counter. This story was an absolute treat for me. Especially bc I listened to it while on the way to take my elderly aunt to her doctor appointment. (My mother passed away very recently and she was living with my aunt and was her sole caregiver, so my sisters and I inherited the care of my aunt. Consequently, the hour drive to her house is quite depressing bc it feels so empty without my mother’s cheerful presence. So I do thank you and the writer for making my commute not only bearable but enjoyable 🖤🤍
Since no one else has, I can’t help but mention the plot hole in the beginning of the story. Don’t get me wrong I loved this story, and kudos to lighthouse on the phenomenal performance! But I feel like if someone shows me something that I know is in my pocket, it’s basic instinct to immediately check that I still have it. Obviously there wouldn’t be a story to tell because he only chased them down believing they had HIS key, but just something I noticed. It really was a phenomenal listening experience though! Thanks Lighthouse!
either way he'd have just realised they had another key anyway. after all you'd have to know the keys appearance to fake that much. it's more likely he'd realise they had someone elses quicker.
I immediately thought that. Also, if his only job is to keep people OUT of keep people IN, how exactly was he supposed to accomplish that with only his bare hands or even a single weapon (like a gun)? No one ever thought that people can come in groups?
The creature said "Bryce can be taken!" like he needed both their name and some kind of permission to take a person, so why was it able to take Jackson and Emma? I don't understand.
Moral of the story: just knock the oblivious reckless teen out before they have a chance to talk back when trying keep them from entering your portal to the underworld.
honestly the smartest move he could have done was call the cops after they all split up an waited but the gate for the shop incase they came back well the caps looked for the kids
@@Painted-Coyote well yeah, just saying that that would have been the smart move but this is horror so course people in it will choose the more hard options lol
well your first mistake was working at a place named after greek hell, actually, I'm pretty sure Tartarus is supposed to be worse than hell. it's supposed to be the kind of place that makes satan crap his bed at night.
I am a truck driver, and I have listened to dozens of these stories if not, hundreds from this channel and this is one of the best ones I have found yet, and I would love for there to be continuation from this realm
This was amazing. Absolutely fabulous selection tonight!!! Great, scary AF! story + narration perfection = the PERFECT way to end the weekend, imo! Thanks SOSO much for all the thought and hard work you put in to these videos. The threat and thought of boredom is never an issue whenever you post!!!
I found ur channel about 3 years ago it feels crazy not only how long it's been but how good these stories still r I love them so much and look forward to the years to come 😊
This is my favorite story of all the ones I've listened to so far! I'm a fairly new subscriber but I've been listening to every story of yours I can find. I love your voice! Your very talented! I've heard several awesome stories from you but this one had me enthralled! Thank you! I'm so glad I found your channel!
Hi I found your channel only a couple of months ago and was instantly enchanted by your voice and the stories...although they are mainly horror stories they still grip me from the beginning. Keep them coming!!....😁🏴
These kids are the apetizers for horror movies you throw at monsters and demons as a means to gain more time to live longer. "Don't say anyone's names!" "But I, Becky, along with my friends Judy and Chad, are lost and scared! Right Brice?" "Don't touch that button!" "You mean this button?" (*press*) "we have to shisper here or they'll hear us.... whatever you do, don't make a single sound..." "WHAT?! I CAN'T HEAR YOU!!" (exxagerated I know but pretty much yeah)
Wow. Just. WOW!!! This story was fantastically written and fantastically narrated! I look forward to all the new stories and I thoroughly enjoy each and every one! Lighthouse Horror is top shelf quality from start to finish and everything in between! Thank you, L.H.H for all that you do. 🤘🏽
I think I get the gist of the story. SPOILER ALERT!! Minas, Rex and 5 other security guards are hired by a mysterious employer to guard Tartarus mall because it seems to be a gateway to Greek hell. But curious humans being curious, there are those that slipped through their watch, met Typhon and was turned into an abomination. The guards mark these lost souls on mannequins... Their first name and the guard on duty's initial so Typhon wouldn't know their true name. Rex, being the good ol' boy, travelled down below often to see if he can bring back these poor fools. But his venture is taking a toll on him as the numbers of lost souls keep piling up. He's losing a war against Typhon. He tries to drown his sorrow in beer. There is every chance for him to just leave the job. But his conscience can't let it go so he stayed. Bryce, his younger brother sees him waste away like that misunderstood the situation and hatched a plan to slay Typhon. And then you know the rest. If you ask me, the employer should add biometrics on the sealed door on top of the key.
i dont understand how so many people are getting lost down there. sure ifi there was some other way he was tricking people down there or like a different entrance but dozens of people know about this place and sneak past the security guard somehow to crawl down a hole?
@@Ryan83728 My speculation is this: 1 or more of the other 5 security guards let people in on purpose. Perhaps there's money involved. Perhaps for the sheer sadistic pleasure of seeing innocent urban explorer got more than they bargained for. Perhaps it's even both.
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Hey everyone I hope you enjoy this one! Darkly Gathers is one of my favorite authors. Thanks for listening!
I love everything you do ,😁
YES! A longer story!!! Thank you soo much!
This was an amazing narration! Back in the day we used to call it “dramatic reading “ I loved it so much. This was epic!
I enjoyed this one immensely, I have had such a huge mental health boost from your videos. Stay safe and take the time you need for any video you make or lack there of. I love your narration and I greatly enjoy your long videos. See you again soon.❤
You have awesome taste in the stories you choose, we always know its a great one if Stephen chose to narrate it😎
naming it Tartarus was very revealing that its a gateway to the greek hell for criminals and bad guys. but i really like it. the blatant revealing name isn't even a bad thing its just easy to see that its a gateway to an underworld
Oh that note, that the other door says Gaia also fits becuase Gaia is the earth goddess in greek mythology! I take that the store Tartarus isn't Tartarus, it's just the entrance
@@selenosofia1180 well Tartarus is the domain of one of the primordial beings along with Gaia. Gaia and Tartarus are the parents of Typhon
Technically, Tartarus isn't for criminals or bad guys. It's for the worst of the worst, like the titans or enemies of the gods.
@@D_M_reacts also people that commit henious acts such as murdering a family member
@@Count_Ocana no no, you’re thinking of the fields of punishment.
The most unbelievable thing about this story is his headphones working for eight years 🤣🤣
I've had a pair of Skullcandy earbuds for 14 ish years, got them in middle school
lol
Old things always last longer because it was before the time businessmen realized that modern technology is fast-paced, which means there's no point making a product that'll last a long time.
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Dang, mine only lasted for 4 yrs lmao
How DARE he take the blame and responsibility of the loss of those kids?? No sir. Don't you dare. Bryce and Rex are to blame and they deserved the fate that beheld them. Better man than me. I would have left them to their fates.
It carries a different weight to him than just "blame" because they have to use their initials. Ie- M for Matthew, R for Rex, etc.
So to them its a very different and difficult burden. Its like if you were speeding and hit someone's car and a bystander had a heart attack induced by seeing your wreck. Their death, to a normal person, may be just that. Another death. To these gatekeepers, it feels like if you hadnt caused the wreck, that person would be alive.
This is usually known as survivor ('s/s') guilt. It affects everyone differently such as with Bryce saying how Rex gets sicker and sicker, more worse for wear everytime he works and how Matthew(mc or minus) is affected differently, as seen when he feels bad for having to mark Jackson and Emma Ray, empathising with Rex and hoping he alleviates some of Rex's pain/burden when he crosses out Darren, marking he has been brought back.
ditto: play stupid games, win stupid prizes 😹
Damn spoiler, now I don't wanna listen...
Who would go into a closed store that name after a place equivalent of hell?
Play with fire and you're going to get burnt
This story really captures how hubris and stupidity can often be mistaken for courage and heroics. This is a phenomenal story. A fine example of the rules trope at its best. Also, the Greek mythology angle is a very appreciated change of pace from the typical Christian themes creepypasta/no sleep works tend to overuse.
omg bc of you i just made the greek connection. i feel like such a dum dum now but it makes soooooooooooooooooo much sense.
Amazing take
I feel like this is over done and does way to much to try to pull sympathy to push the main character to be the hero. For cry eye just make his daughter one of them.
Also if you know anything about Greek mythology then you know Tartarus and Gaia are beings and places. Typhon is the first monster. Not even Zeus stands a chance in solo combat with Typhon. Its like saying i am going to win a fist fight against a Hekatonkheires.
I'm just saying that kid said he did any research in the story lol. Poor white hoodie kid.
Jesus is Lord
@@AR15andGOD Jesus is YOUR Lord, not everyone’s.
I can't help but feel like this poor guy could have saved himself a ton of trouble with o e good punch.
Lol I kept thinking the same thing. Deck this kid, for his own good.
Lol figured he'd had a baton to just whack one of these kids
If he stayed at the store instead of running after, them having the key would have meant nothing.
@@flysoup3607 Exactly, I would have just set up in front of the store.
I don't think the guys human. Probably has the punching strength of Superman lol
dude im pissed at bryce. He practically killed 2 ppl and when some knight in shining armour comes in and saves ur ass and u still want to go back to save the ppl u murdered? So stupid man. If you know that Typhon is some sort of deity then how do you expect to kill him with some knives? At least bring a c4 or a shotgun or something.
Or some type of mythical weapon. If he knew it wasn't something that could be killed regularly.
Yeah! If it's a god at least shoot metal at it, not stab metal at it.
I mean in the Myth Typhon was so badass that he kicked Zeus's ass and then ripped off all his limbs. He nearly destroyed Olympus actually if i remember correctly, Zeus was only able to win later after Hermes Ran way with him and his body parts to reattach them lol.
bro should've brought a killstreak
The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch!
Holy Crap I freaking hope there's a part 2 in the future. What an amazing story.. So much left in mystery.....
Nothing that would correlate with the narrator. Just individual questions.
Sequel?
It’s demonic the amount of likes you have
Agreed this would be a good one for more stories.
Lol now its demonic how many subscribers you have. Need more!@@Foreskin-gamer28
I love that Matthew got new headphones, that was the best part of the story. Small details that doesn't really seem to matter just plants a smile on y face.
Me if I was the security guard: *walks to the group in Tartarus to find abby*
"oh my daughters not here?"
*Walks back and locks up store*
Same!! They chose their own fate.
100% I'd leave too
"And that's why no one will remember your name."
This story feels like a teen slasher told from the pov of the creepy mystery person that turns out to be a good guy in the end, and I love it.xD
Yes, i would have left bryce to his devices long before going down a hole though.
GREEK MYTHOLOGY HORROR
I've been obsessed with Greek mythology ever since I learned to read, and this combination of mythology and horror is the most beautiful thing I've ever listened to 😍
So I should have followed my feeling of grabbing paper and a pen when he first read the initials on the mannequins ? Dang. I knew it.
No greek, but latin for 6 years......Oh my how I still hate ablativus absolutus and the 2 Page long sentences in Cicero.....🤯😵🤬😫
@@janedoex1398 No, it's revealed at the end that the names and initials are of the victims of Typhon and the guardian responsible respectively, hence why the narrator wrote to Ray that his name was compromised: once Typhon knows someone's name, he's able to control them like a puppet, since names are said to hold enormous power over their owners. I think this story is using a similar mechanic to Spirited Away, where Yubaba steals Chihiro's name and renames her to Sen, which allowed the witch to control her. That's why when the narrator calls the abomination by his true name, he was able to break free from Typhon's control. In many cultures, your name is verbal reflection of your spirit, which is why it's so important to keep it secret. I suppose that's also true in this age of the internet: we hide behind screennames to evade those who would seek out our personal information for blackmail. I guess even thousands of years later, it's still a good idea to mask your identity to a certain extent.
Surprised none of them were molested although I guess most of the molesters reside outside of Tartarus.
Yaaaaas! Great stuff...
Very entertaining. I'm a bit disappointed that the "offer" wasn't explained more. Otherwise a really interesting story world and I can see more coming from it.
I hope it's because the author is thinking about a part two😬
@@SAGITTARlUS same!
I’ll bet it’s something to do with the “gatekeepers” agreeing to either stay in Tartarus or giving themselves to Typhon.
Either way, I do hope there’s a part 2.
I thought the offer was him giving typhon his name
@@HalcyonEX That was only half the offer. No explanation on what the protagonist gets out of it.
You have become a master storyteller. I have been listening for a long time now and it is amazing to see how you have developed your voice/acting skill and how you inject life into the characters of these amazing stories.
I appreciate that very much. I'm pretty hard on myself sometimes, so thank you for the encouragement Sarge
then it must be just me who hears the weird high pitch he uses for every last word of a sentence.
@@Brukner841 yeah must just be you
@@LighthouseHorror no need to be so hard on yourself! You're doing great. I personally know what it's like to battle these demons, so just hang in there and know that your viewers have nothing but love and support for you. Even though you don't have as many subs as the other narrators (Mr. Creeps, Dark somnium etc.) you're on their level voice acting whise, no doubt.
Keep up the good work, man ;)
@@Brukner841not being rude but I truly do think it’s just you. He is one of the absolute best in my opinion. I listen to a few and wish some were better. Like Mr. Creeps for instance I can’t stand his frat boy way of narrating but I like the stories he chooses. He has a good deep voice it’s just the way he ends everything with uh. Like “I can’t believe I didn’t listen to my parentsuh” it takes away from the story. I get lost in @LighthouseHorror videos though he truly draws me into them
"Do not say anyone's names down here!"
"What is he talking about, Brice?"
LMAO
Ultimate bruh moment
Two times in a row
Women... 🤣🤣🤣☕
@@rutvijsonawane8597 teenage girls* 🤣
@sasha 😂😂😂😂 we'll take that L 🤣🤣🤣
I'm the kind of guard who would have just locked the gate and left the kids to their fates. If they want to go where they don't belong so badly then they deserve the consequences.
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I would have been shivering in my boots but my curiosity would have dragged me after them kids. As for fighting the abominations may put me into cardiac arrest
I have that stuck in my head now: "The lower levels are worse, There are worse levels below." I just tried that on my wife for nagging me about something, and it worked!
She just called me a nut job, and walked away! 🤣
This one is great! I'm a security guard so it speaks even more to me.
hey perfect!
If the guard ended up dead his death would be completely on the kids. They would be murders especially considering that he told them how dangerous it is. It’s absolutely ridiculous that this story even happened considering how the guard knows how dangerous Tartarus is, why would he not have called the cops and just sat at the entrance before the kids even entered
if he did that then there would be no story-
Did you even listen to the story?? Police?? Really??
Staying at the door when they all split and ran off with “his” key instead of chasing them would have been the best idea. And also calling the cops from his spot at that door. They might have gotten away and decided to come back another time but if it’s not his shift, it’s not his problem.
Because their wouldn't have been a Story...you need people to be dumb and stupid
@AlbertoMartinez765 You could easily have a story with minimal changes and keep everyone decently smart. Just skip the part where he thinks he lost his key (why tf wouldn’t he just check) and have two kids show up, loudly talk about how they’ll break into Tartarus and make a mess. Then he’d have to chase and stop them. Meanwhile the other seven kids sneak in from the other side while he chases.
Then he catches them and recognizes the girl that’s his daughter’s friend. They tell him they have a key. He has to go in to make sure his daughter isn’t with them.
Easy fix.
I've listened to your channel for about 2 years. You're one of my favorites. I listen to you whenever I need a brighter voice while still receiving an amazing story. Again, your choices are amazing. I do hope you're taking care of yourself. You deliver a lot. I'm sure I along with others are always grateful.
thank you so much T!
He just keeps getting better, he was my second favor. Right away I caught an immediate love for LH and His stories before Him TDS was my favorite I was listening to him for years along with Clancy creepsmc etc but these days LH is number 1 I have about u narrator's or more I listen to regularly BUT LH is my favorite and I keep re listening.
Love the "names have power" is a factor in this story.
A lot of hell based creepypasta forget that little detail.
But imagine.......if he left them to their fates. Let them get the stupid prize, for the stupid game they decided to play?
Whatever Typhon wants...he could have got it thar day.
That's just typical religious belief. That such a small mistake as wanting to see if an urban legend is true is worthy of getting eaten by monsters and living in hell for eternity makes sense to you
@@tramarthomas6105 - Obviously, it's typical but rarely used in creepypastas. Most pastas follow the same format as any average horror story. Dumb people doing dumb things while ignoring older characters, warning them not to do dumb things.
The "names have power" trope us rarely used like I said.
Demons without specific rules they have to follow just come off as just basic slashers.
It makes the demon more intelligent. Which is 1000× more unnerving when they do...imo.
I was surprised at this one. It used Typhon from Greek mythology. Unless you read into Greek mythology (or even played Fenix Rising), he's usually unknown to the general public.
Which would make the employers the Greek Pantheon. Considering it was Zeus who imprisoned him in the underworld in Greek mythology (or even the Titans depending on the pasta author)
I'd love to see more mythology/folklore pastas dealing with mythology outside of just the usual fae stories.
@tramar thomas Darwinism- the stupid don't get to breed on
@@tramarthomas6105facts all religions have “those” stories lmao
Please, if given the opportunity, do more of their work. This story is amazing
Im at 35:25 right now. The anxiety of not knowing if Abbey is with the kids is excellent. Its impressive how much worry you can have for a charachter youve never met and barely have a connection to.
The narration is killer man!
Just learned what the letters mean. This story rips
@@prowsy102 Tell us more. What do they mean?
@ElpSmith it's a spoiler! I haven't heard the story in a year, but if I remember correctly, the letters are used to identify/classify people who are taken
@@prowsy102 Yeah. I think they explain that at the end. I wondered if there was a deeper meaning or something like the Greek names in the story
@ElpSmith I couldn't find a deeper meaning, unfortunately😅
U have been doing an absolutely amazing job with the story selection and the voice acting , timbre and cadence are great. You have become a wonderful story teller.
"No greater love hath then this, that a man would lay down his life for his friend" such a truest phrase that i ALWAYS love to see in stories...be it spoken or performed
I've had a few jobs in creepy isolated conditions where I often wished I had a gun or something more menacing than a mop or a wrench. But I never did carry a weapon. It's unbelievable what kind of stress a person can get used to and act like it's normal. This guy takes the cake.
He gets paid well.❤
@@NotLazySelectivelyMotivatedIt takes more than money to do what he does. It’s something inside him, not outside. No amount of money can make a weak person strong.
@@yesterdayitrained You’d be surprised.
A fantastic story, I'm hoping a sequel shows up where Bryce becomes the next secutiry guard, and likely encounters the employers, whom I'm going to take a guess and say are either Hades or Persphone
He would die though because his name is known
Unlikely. Bryce's name just like Rex's name has been compromised. Typhon knows his name and he will be in danger the next time he comes down.
@@fba90130 exactly
I don't know, the character is pretty unbearable and a story about him wouldn't be... an enjoyable experience. Honestly I was disappointed Bryce didn't get what was coming to him for being such a moron-- instead, two other people paid for his stupid decisions. Would probably fall into the creepypasta tropes of idiot narrator doesn't listen to smart people, meets ugly end, and we all /love/ that.
“There are 2 rules”
*proceeds to break both multiple times and prove other guards do too*
WOW! What a fantastic and amazing story! You had me at the edge of my seat & holding my breath most of the story and I didn't realize it until things calmed down, lol. WELL DONE! Both the writing and of course the narration.
Man, kudos to Darkly_Gathers. I love this story! I'd love to read more of it. It's great how you've taken your source material to do this.
This was great. I love how familiar places can be turned into something unfamiliar and warped. And your acting is on point as always. Thanks for doing this one.
"Tartarus Mall" - random monster breaks out, Security Guard draws his gun and puts it to his own head then pulls the trigger without a second thought...
Security Guard: *"PERSONA!"*
"Baby baby baby baby baby baby!" (epic music plays as he engages in turn based combat)
I really like your long stories, you have a great cadence.
i appreciate that!
If you pass the shorter ones you'll miss some great ones.... don't be fooled....
My god his voice acting is just so smooth and relaxing given that it’s a creepypasta
I really like how this story takes the whole 'the chosen one is a teenage boy with two plucky sidekicks' trope and turns it on its head. After awhile it gets really annoying to come across over and over in the world of fantasy/horror (especially when you HAVE teenagers -- the reality of what they're capable of is constantly with you.) I couldn't help but laugh when one of the abominations whispered "kids."
This left me feeling anxious for some reason. Very beautifully written story and the narration brought it to life as usual. Stories like these stir my imagination for weeks after hearing it
In all seriousness though Mr Lighthouse thank you sir . You really have helped get through some rough ass days
anytime Chris. I appreciate you listening
Hey Chris, hang in there. I know life can be difficult but it will get better. I hope you have a relaxing night. Be well!
I'll add my a$$ to these a$$hole days ... ^^ 🙃
@@LighthouseHorror Anytime !
@@dsm4462 And you as well ! I'm gonna continue to hang like hair on a ham biscuit !
This story needs a sequel and I hope there will be other stories about Tartarus mall with Daryll and Rex's point of views.
just started my graveyard security guard shift. wish me luck.
It's been crazy boring, hasn't it? I almost miss it.
Kind of weird that instead of calling his daughter ( which I’m guessing is a teen) he just assumed she was with the kids. He could’ve at-least called and confirmed her location if her cell rang in the mall he would’ve answered his own question.
Well the genius fell for the key trick twice...
Your character voiceovers are sooo incredible, I feel like watching a great film when I close my eyes
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 STARS!
THANK YOU to both Darkly Gathers and yourself, dear LH! Stellar story and narration. It's almost like DG wrote this just for you to give life to...
_"And the mall is bathed in shades of gently, but everchanging purple, indigo, to violet, to lilac."_
*_Do you love the colour of the sky?_*
Oh yes, oh yes, one of my absolute favorite stories so far!! Thank you for entertaining me as I'm doing home chores.. My hubbie is looking at me like a looney, for snapping at him to not disturb, when I'm so focused! Luckily I've got my earbuds on 😜😂😅
Idk why men think they can talk to us when we got our headphones in 💀 mine does it allllll the damn time
Same
Bryce was uniquely insufferable. Corny young adult novel hero arrogance. How he didn’t catch that guy’s hands and get dragged out by his ear is truly a wonder.
Best narrator / story teller I've found on YT! Always waiting for your next one.
Oh my this was good! Your different voices makes this complex and unique story easier to follow. I loved it.
Great show! The long ones are the best! You have turned out to be the best narrator out here. Also, your choice of stories never disappoints. Chicago Fan.
The sweater kid actually made me irrationally angry
Same
That old man's got patience, like I wasn't asking twice, you don't get out when I say I break your arm. You mouth off to me, I let you go down, but you come up and it's a cap in the head....then again my bf always says I have a problem with ppl who don't follow orders in situations of life and death
those kids were warned and became targets in a horror movie when they could have made better choices .
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This story was jaw dropping id love to hear more storys in this little universe great work narrating as always wish ya well man
Rules stories are always interesting, but this one changes the typical storyline in an amazing way! Really great story, I'd love to learn more about Tartarus and the world below
I loved this, it made me cry. We need a part 2!
I am listening to this 2 years later after the narration and I am so sad that there is not more! Who are the employers? What's the deal? Who are the other guards! Will more people be freed!?
I love your long narrations, they're super fun to listen to!
Heck yes, rules horror stories are always my favorite!
🙂
Oh man this one was so good. Well wrote to the author and well read by lighthouse!
A beast of a story!! I’m totally floored. Loved it.🤣
🎶Jolene. Jolene Jolene. Jooooleeneee~
Please don’t take my man~🎶😩
Now THAT was a good story. Wish there were more Greek history horror stories like this
One of my favourite stories you’ve narrated on the channel, I couldn’t fall asleep to this one because I was so invested in the story
I would really appreciate it if y’all release this faster I hate it when I’m left hanging I feel like I’m dying waiting for another one to be released but great podcast really love them
If he doesn't release every night, you have to know he is working on something SPECIAL. So keep being excited, that will bring you through the day and wait.... I know it feels like eternety, just know you won't just get cake, but a 3 store high ( add whatever you like ) - filled, very much most beautifully decorated cake you've ever seen.
Abd btw : he is human, (believe it or not) and has another job too .
Btw: I didn't want to sound rude or mean in any way !
Finally got to the end of this. What an excellent story. I hope we hear more about Tartarus. :)
"Sir! Sir! You can't just leave them!"
Me: "Shiiiiiiid" 🙄
Me: “watch my head get small!” Lmaoooo 🏃🏻
@@lilchangeling 🤣 good one
@@raheenb lmaooo feet gonna be slapping concrete like flintstones
I really enjoyed this story especially since it’s a long one as well as being a really different style of scary story. Fabulous everything as always
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love this! I do hope there are many more chapters on happenings on Gaia & Tartarus. I am intrigued by Typhaon, which is in part to the great voice work which gave his persona a depth that might not have otherwise developed were I simply reading this. That’s why great voice actors are so valued in the literary industry, in my opinion. You can make or break an audiobook with the choice of narrator and I think you have a valuable gift with your narrative talent! I found him (Typhaon) to be cunning and complex, which is a formula for a worthy adversary indeed. Great antagonist work, for both the writer and actor!
I love stories that give little unexpected gifts of insight into briefly mentioned details that seem trivial when first mentioned- like the lone spray bottle and permanent marker on the counter.
This story was an absolute treat for me. Especially bc I listened to it while on the way to take my elderly aunt to her doctor appointment. (My mother passed away very recently and she was living with my aunt and was her sole caregiver, so my sisters and I inherited the care of my aunt. Consequently, the hour drive to her house is quite depressing bc it feels so empty without my mother’s cheerful presence. So I do thank you and the writer for making my commute not only bearable but enjoyable 🖤🤍
Keep the good work up bro you're a great storyteller
Since no one else has, I can’t help but mention the plot hole in the beginning of the story.
Don’t get me wrong I loved this story, and kudos to lighthouse on the phenomenal performance! But I feel like if someone shows me something that I know is in my pocket, it’s basic instinct to immediately check that I still have it.
Obviously there wouldn’t be a story to tell because he only chased them down believing they had HIS key, but just something I noticed.
It really was a phenomenal listening experience though! Thanks Lighthouse!
either way he'd have just realised they had another key anyway. after all you'd have to know the keys appearance to fake that much. it's more likely he'd realise they had someone elses quicker.
I immediately thought that. Also, if his only job is to keep people OUT of keep people IN, how exactly was he supposed to accomplish that with only his bare hands or even a single weapon (like a gun)? No one ever thought that people can come in groups?
The creature said "Bryce can be taken!" like he needed both their name and some kind of permission to take a person, so why was it able to take Jackson and Emma? I don't understand.
Because typhon waved at them letting them do so
Moral of the story: just knock the oblivious reckless teen out before they have a chance to talk back when trying keep them from entering your portal to the underworld.
I said the same thing it would have but it in everyone else's mind that sh** he isn't bull 💩😂😂😂
This was excellent! Thank you. You are so easy to listen to and the stories you choose are always entertaining.
honestly the smartest move he could have done was call the cops after they all split up an waited but the gate for the shop incase they came back well the caps looked for the kids
But story!
@@Painted-Coyote well yeah, just saying that that would have been the smart move but this is horror so course people in it will choose the more hard options lol
yeah, i was waiting for that. Since he didn't im outta here.
Part 336 of thanking the lighthouse horror for their constant uploads
Wow this was such a great story! I really hope they make a part two! I’d love it if Bryce goes on a rescue mission to go get Jackson and Emma Ray
Bryce has had enough rescue missions
This was an amazing story! Kudos to the author we look forward to more. Another job well done Lighthouse!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great story really enjoy your storytelling talents and the emotions you bring out. Love to see a sequel.
I'm so glad that he didn't jump back down to Tartarus to rescue the other two. I'm pissed off at the teenagers for being so obnoxious.
well your first mistake was working at a place named after greek hell, actually, I'm pretty sure Tartarus is supposed to be worse than hell. it's supposed to be the kind of place that makes satan crap his bed at night.
This story is a perfect film scenario. And also perfect for reading of course. I think it's the best one on the channel.
I have never wanted a group of kids to suffer so much. 🙄
Same. Or just Bryce. Sadly he got out unscathed.
I am a truck driver, and I have listened to dozens of these stories if not, hundreds from this channel and this is one of the best ones I have found yet, and I would love for there to be continuation from this realm
This was amazing. Absolutely fabulous selection tonight!!!
Great, scary AF! story + narration perfection = the PERFECT way to end the weekend, imo! Thanks SOSO much for all the thought and hard work you put in to these videos. The threat and thought of boredom is never an issue whenever you post!!!
Been listening alot to your stories. At least 1 a day. This storey gave me goosebumps. Thank you for another awesome store.☺️
thanks for listening Clueless! 👊
I found ur channel about 3 years ago it feels crazy not only how long it's been but how good these stories still r I love them so much and look forward to the years to come 😊
This Story was so much better than I anticipated. Very well written (and read) and I absolutely love all the creative detail.
Loved the ending feel bad for the other 2 kids.
This is my favorite story of all the ones I've listened to so far! I'm a fairly new subscriber but I've been listening to every story of yours I can find. I love your voice! Your very talented! I've heard several awesome stories from you but this one had me enthralled! Thank you! I'm so glad I found your channel!
Love this story, been binge listening to differnt stories I find and this one has to be the best I've heard so far, awesome vid man
Hi I found your channel only a couple of months ago and was instantly enchanted by your voice and the stories...although they are mainly horror stories they still grip me from the beginning. Keep them coming!!....😁🏴
An extra long story centered around Greek mythology?!
Stephen, my birthday was last month, silly! But I'll thank you for this fine gift all the same!
I'm so disappointed that Bryce lived.
These kids are the apetizers for horror movies you throw at monsters and demons as a means to gain more time to live longer.
"Don't say anyone's names!" "But I, Becky, along with my friends Judy and Chad, are lost and scared! Right Brice?"
"Don't touch that button!" "You mean this button?" (*press*)
"we have to shisper here or they'll hear us.... whatever you do, don't make a single sound..." "WHAT?! I CAN'T HEAR YOU!!"
(exxagerated I know but pretty much yeah)
Hahaha!!! Right?? 🤣
thought this ended when he went in at around 25 minuets and thought that's a nice story then it didn't end. it's barely started. Good video lighthouse
Did not think id like it at the start but after a bit i got invested and thanks for making work go by faster
I want a part 2 or a prequel of how it started!! That would be sick!
What a beautiful story 👏👏👏👏 here's hoping that there are more parts of this story coming soon.
I really enjoy stories from Greek Mythology.
Wow. Just. WOW!!! This story was fantastically written and fantastically narrated! I look forward to all the new stories and I thoroughly enjoy each and every one! Lighthouse Horror is top shelf quality from start to finish and everything in between! Thank you, L.H.H for all that you do. 🤘🏽
Great story! It left me with so many questions that I want more!
This would be a sick movie/show
This store has been abandoned for- wait, how did a Spirit Halloween not pounce on that right away?
Wow you’ve really outdone yourself this time! this one was even better than your best videos it’s my new favorite!
I would LOVE to see a sequel to this! We need more Tartarus stories!
I think I get the gist of the story. SPOILER ALERT!!
Minas, Rex and 5 other security guards are hired by a mysterious employer to guard Tartarus mall because it seems to be a gateway to Greek hell. But curious humans being curious, there are those that slipped through their watch, met Typhon and was turned into an abomination. The guards mark these lost souls on mannequins... Their first name and the guard on duty's initial so Typhon wouldn't know their true name.
Rex, being the good ol' boy, travelled down below often to see if he can bring back these poor fools. But his venture is taking a toll on him as the numbers of lost souls keep piling up. He's losing a war against Typhon. He tries to drown his sorrow in beer. There is every chance for him to just leave the job. But his conscience can't let it go so he stayed. Bryce, his younger brother sees him waste away like that misunderstood the situation and hatched a plan to slay Typhon. And then you know the rest.
If you ask me, the employer should add biometrics on the sealed door on top of the key.
Thanks, finally a story where the people talk about the story, not like saying generic things like great narration good story.
@@oindrilaroychoudhuri273 those comments arent from " people."
i dont understand how so many people are getting lost down there. sure ifi there was some other way he was tricking people down there or like a different entrance but dozens of people know about this place and sneak past the security guard somehow to crawl down a hole?
@@Ryan83728 My speculation is this: 1 or more of the other 5 security guards let people in on purpose. Perhaps there's money involved. Perhaps for the sheer sadistic pleasure of seeing innocent urban explorer got more than they bargained for. Perhaps it's even both.
@@oindrilaroychoudhuri273 I know right?