Content warning! this story contains mentions of self harm! Happy halloween everyone! I hope you have a good day! Remember to like and share the video (if you want to)
Happy Halloween! Hope you get to eat plenty of candy, enjoy a costume party or two, and have a spooky time! And thank you so much for the video, I'm sure it'll be amazing as always!
@@nevasoba5953 Hello! I'm the writer of the original story, and the audio artifacts and distortions are indeed intentional. The original story was written in a transcript format and included the descriptions of the distortions as part of it. Dark Somnium did what I can only describe as an absolutely incredible job bringing the story to life.
this is basically the only narration channel i can listen to anymore. ive gotten so used to your high production value, immersive sound design, and expressive voice acting that i just cant settle for videos without that much effort and detail anymore
You are literally the best narrator I have ever heard. The likes of which only Morgan Freeman can match. I workout/run to your stories and the picture you paint in my mind pulls me away from the pain of endurance.
It’s hard to argue with u, I listen to so many and a few are very very good . I just can’t find a way to decide which one is my favorite or which is just the best.
Yea man, not gonna lie. I didnt give a flying fidaddle about creepy pasta outside SCP's til I found your channel. Now I find that you've set the bar my friend. Keep being your best!
To be completely honest I love the way you included random static intervals in the story it made it seem so real and compelling good job I hope you reach 1 million
Hey Dark, if you end up seeing this, genuinely thank you for all these stories with your amazing voicework. Been getting back into your stories cause spooky season and relistened to my favourite one "The thing in the basement is getting pretty good at mimicking people" a few days ago again and I'm still shocked at how you manage to incorporate little sounds to create a big atmosphere. Please never stop, definitely one of the best storytellers I've seen in such a long time
Ditto from me. You are tied for first place for my favorite narrators, to the point where I've stopped listening to certain other channels because they so severely lack your level of talent. Thank you for making so many days at work fly by
Brother i would like to recommend you the most scary story that i have hear on this channel, if you liked the mimic one this one will blow your mind Check for "my wife has been peaking around the corners" :))
Man you've helped me physically and mentally more than you know by reading these stories. Last 2 years of my life has been full of physical pain from an accident. Can't walk atm but some day I may. whenever I listen to you, it's like I'm taken into another world and I'm able to forget about everything and can actually sit still without pain. Keep at it please. Most important of all, is take care of yourself. Live from Minnesota
I used to live in M.N.... :) Some beautiful starry nights, depending on how close you are to the Twin Cities. :) I hope you feel better one day... May radiant Love flow through you. :)
I can relate to your situation, although mine is not as bad. I've been suffering from a bad Scaitica relapse for the past 2 months I've been basically bedridden, although its getting better I agree these storys really help tak your mind off the pain even if only temporarily.
The timestamps for when the ASMR stops and end are very thoughtful of you. Its a nice content warning - I can imagine that being triggering (or even just annoying) for some people
The sound effects, the broken static interrupting the narration, the MUSIC, the story itself all just GORGEOUS 😍. My favorite creepypasta channel and one of my favorite channels in general. You do incredible work all the time!!!
Been listen to your channel the last few years, and I can't begin to thank you enough for the escape your narrations have given me these last 4 years. I lost my mother my house and nearly my mind. Thank you for bringing the stories to life.
This is the only video I'm not suggesting to my schizophrenic girlfriend because it feels wayyyy too real. But that also means hats off to you this was a really immersive and terrifying listen
I just want to say that a lot of these stories that you narrate genuinely help me with my own depression. This story feels exactly like how my condition behaves. It makes me hear things that weren’t actually said, see things in a way that presents as the worst possible version of themselves. Seeing the condition as a suicide engineer helps me, as it does help the protagonist. It doesn’t make it go away, but it helps. And that’s all I need to get through when the monster attacks again.
Hello! I'm the writer of the original story, and after reading your post I found myself needing to reply to it. This story, and the way that it was written, didn't happen by accident. It was very much influenced by a time when depression was a big part of my life, or maybe more accurately WAS my life. It was just like you described. The entire world seemed like it was against me even when it wasn't. My interpretation of conversations and events made it seem like even the people that I cared the most about were rejecting me. It isolated me while it grinded away at me. While the story is fictional, every event that happens in it was loosely based on things that happened and feelings that I felt during that time. It wasn't until I put a face on what I was going through, seeing it as my own personal Suicide Engineer, that I was able to work through it. I don't think many people will understand that, and really I hope that they won't have need to, but from what you're saying it sounds like you do. This story was going to originally have a happier, more upbeat ending. I scrapped that because that isn't how depression works. Even though I managed to come out of it and have built a life for myself that I truly love, it's always creeping in the background somewhere. It's forever ongoing, and if I don't face it every so often there's a risk that it comes back. I genuinely wish you the best navigating through your depression. It's tricky, but it sounds like you've found the good path to be on and know how to stay on it. I'm hardly what can be classified as a strong person, and if I'm able to do it, I have no doubt that you will as well.
@@MisterGangly Thank you so much for writing this story, it really does mean a lot to me. Lately things have been getting incredibly difficult, and hearing this interpretation makes it that much easier to deal with. I’m sorry you had to go through what you did, and I’m just happy that you managed to pull through and make the most of things. You’re right about the ending. It doesn’t just go away, it never will. But it can be managed. What helps me a lot is hearing about how I’m not alone in facing this, that there are so many others out there going through the same thing. Knowing that many beat it, survived it, means a world of difference. Again, thank you so much for writing this story. You’ve genuinely helped me, and I’m sure many others as well.
god. this one hit so deep. right now I am in quite a dark place with my online friends being the only safety net keeping me from... well, doing certain things I had considered since years ago. I do not want to imagine if there came a day where they all turned their backs upon me, like what that ASMR segment was describing. once again, impeccable narration and sound design, gave me chills and deep thoughts,
Stay strong and stay safe . I know that kind of battle you are fighting and have all the time in the world for those in that position. I won't lecture but The worm will turn mate, just do your best to keep putting one foot in front of the other and the light will pop up in front of you when you least expect it 👍
This has to be the only story to send chills down my entire body over 20 times You are a master narrator and sound designer Ronnie, the fact that we don't have to pay for art like this is criminal 10/10 to you and the Author
If you like this one I also recommend "I am nightmare" and "Tommy Taffies the third parent". Both are also done by TheDarkSomnium and eh... While the "I am nightmare" one was just extremely well done the other one is the only story I'll never relisten to ever again due to how disturbing and well narrated it was xD
these sound effects you add bring so much more life into the stories, which is exactly why you're the best creepypasta narrator. You can genuiely make me feel creeped out with your stories.
Holy Fuck that was amazing. Ofc the story was really good but you brought it to life. From the ASMR recording to the random static and the expert narration and complete knowledge of how to make a story into an intense pleasure for the ears as well as conveying all the emotions intended. I needed this and it provided. Please don't stop making content and if you do, I'll be happy knowing that tho new won't come, I can always listen to the old, again and again. I want to write stories of my own but lack the motivation and listening to the masterpieces you've made gives me motivation. If I ever write a book, I'll be sure to dedicate to this channel. Thank you so much for everything you've done.
That was *phenomenal!* 👏 The audio distortions made the entire production even more creepy and Ronnie's storytelling is truly top notch! 👌 Brilliant descriptive writing by Tim Sprague.. thanks so much for the chilling entertainment, guys!
I wanted to narrate this one but didn’t have the money to pay the author, so glad you got it, your audio design brings this to much more life than I could’ve 😂. Well done as always Ronnie ❤🎃
@@charlieosko4151 back in the old n’ days, that was the case. Nosleep actually went on strike for one week a couple years ago (they took the sub down) because of how many narrators would steal these stories. Now, author permission and credit is an absolute must. The works belong to the authors and they have every right to strike you or take your narration down A lot of authors are incredibly kind and if I ask nicely they let me narrate since I’m not making money to pay them (I’m also a student, so I can’t pay outta pocket either, lol). But many authors that you have heard and love stories from: Tim Spraug (who did this one), RichardSaxon (I Woke Up During Surgery, and many more), Bearidify who you see a lot from MrCreepyPasta, do have payment guidelines for stories (some are paid more by narrators for exclusive stories). And that’s completely fair (you have every right to get paid for your work :D) TL;DR you need author permission to narrate stories, some of those authors want payment, and that’s fair
I've at this point listened to every single story you've narrated and some I've re-listened a few times. I'm an artist working in the games industry, so sitting in the office lost in my own space, I have your narrations play while I work. It keeps me focused while I'm still intently listening to the story and helps the day pass quickly. Some of my most work-efficient days are the ones I spend listening to your content. I've tried looking for similar people to you when I got through every video, but I couldn't quite find anyone else. Thank you, Somnium! Always looking forward to your content.
Honestly this is one of those stories that has so much potential for more content. Honestly id listen to a whole story about this guy trying to survive the suicide engineers attacks. Seriously awesome story and narration!
Holy crap dude, this was freaking awesome. Totally wicked new nasty for the arsenal .As sad as it is a subject I think a lot of people in their darker moments would agree that there was often a sence of manipulation that had engineered the situation they found themselves in. Anyway that was the story , your sound work though, this was absolutely you at your finest. Roaring engines, winged monkeys, lock, stock the freaking lot. Take a bow good sir, you just hit 11 on the volume control! Cheers Ronnie, Lee.
Dear DS, Thank you for telling stories. It makes me so happy. I have a hard time staying focused when I read but I really enjoy stories. I've always liked to hear how excited people get to tell stories! Your passion for storytelling and audio artistry (?? i'm not sure of the right term) shines. Storytelling is an art and you make masterpieces. - An avid listener
This one gave me chills all through the video! All the interruptions with creepy audio freaked me out while I was listening to this alone in the dark. Great job!
Few stories legit creep me out but this one.... oh boy. It's the surreal nature of it. A series of just bad circumstances happening one after the next. What makes this terrifying isn't the monster, but that it's an all too real possibility for anyone that's haunting.
Holy shit man you went above and beyond with this one, the audio effects really made for an unsettling listen. The effort you put in really transforms these stories, great work, I'm gonna remember this one.
Hey Ronnie, ive recently tried my hand narrating a creepypasta as a way to familiarize myself with Adobe Audition for college, and man it made me appreciate the work you do on this channel even more. Awesome video, as always :)
Of all the scary afterthoughts and notes that a character has given at the end of the stories you’ve narrated, the fact that this one is the only one that ends off with a noise, which is the patient and impending sound of a ticking clock made my blood run cold. Absolutely chilling…
This story, in so many aspects, reminds me of my experiences with paranoid schizophrenia. I've always taken what people say with a grain of salt, never could be bullied just because I didn't care what people think, I was so happy being myself. Schizophrenia ruined my life. My personality has been stripped to the core. This story sounds exactly like the auditory aspect: never-ending, 24/7 harassment in the most cruel, evil ways a human could talk to another. But you talk to those people that you suspect the voices coming from, and they're so loving and so sweet to you. You're an adored human being, yet somehow this disease flips it on you entirely. You think they're messing with you. You think they're all in on your downfall. It is so irrational and if you aren't too far gone: you know it's not possible, but it's so real in the moment that there are times you give in and surrender to the bullying. Your paranoia turns your confidence to shreds, respect for yourself to dust, and eventually the harassment makes you believe it's real. And you know the voices want you to die from it. They don't prompt you to, but they're waiting for you to. I wouldn't wish this on anyone. Thank you for the amazing content and amazing stories. Can't wait for more❤
The stories keep being beautiful, the sound design keeps getting better, I often get fixated on random things for a period of time, I enjoy them, and then not anymore, I don't think I'll ever get bored of your narrations, they always help to distract myself from... well life, I don't know what I'd do without them
I appreciate the warning. This one hit home for me. Super hard to listen to without getting that uncomfortable urge. This story was well told and definitely realistic. I also appreciate you not changing the word “suicide”. It shouldn’t be a word people avoid
Hey man. Been searching for a narrator for a while now. Stumbled across your channel recently and after a few videos finally caved and subscribed. You’re really awesome at what you do and I really appreciate all your hard work. Thank you, glad to be a new addition to your community.
Another fantastic narration. Just want you to know that through all the craziness that life throws my way as both a veteran and a first responder, your videos have helped me keep my sanity.
Thank you for saving me during my worst clinical depression days ❤ your videos keep me grounded & focused. You’re the best narrator on RUclips & I hope you hit the millions soon bc you absolutely deserve it❤ thanks again man, you save so many of us more than you know. I need real feeling stories like this to ground my mind.
I loved this story! It's been a while since I've actually gotten chills, and scared, from a story! Great production and mixing and, as always, amazing voice acting! Thank you for your hard work and i hope you read more stories from the author 😎
Very dark subject matter. Great delivery and Fx. Really love how much you add to the story with little bits of audio and editing wizardry. My better half and I are so glad to have found your channel. So much respect for your commitment to delivering real horror when the big media are mostly capable of cash grab remakes and watered down rubbish. Great story and great delivery! All love and respect from London:)
The best way around this dark figure that I can think of is to live off the grid in the wilderness and live off the land. At least in the short term. If it does anything that causes starvation or dying from the elements, then it's not suicide and it can't claim your soul.
@The Dark Somnium, thank you for allowing us to download your content. I listen to your videos everyday during my boring office paper work and it gets me pumped and excited when a new story comes out and if there arent any I just re watch your older videos… you are very talented and creative and I hope this chanel booms even bigger. You are just as facinating as your stories. Thank you.
This is a great story, I really liked the way you presented this story, I got totally into the story, your channel is a great inspiration for me. I just started narrating stories too, I really wish it would get this sort of attention I really think if people heard it they’d like what they heard… anyway great job on this narration, keep up the good work!
I was is a art/drawing summer camp and all I listened to for many hours a day were your videos. I binge-listened? all your videos. Thank you for this amazing content❤ and have a spooky Halloween 👻🎃
Hey I just have to say that I’m using voice to text so I’m sorry if this is incoherent but I am drunk right now listening to this and it is hitting so nicely like I love the john schedule I love everything about light I love the fucking effort you put into your videos and I love that you make your own audios and I love that you put so much effort and love into your videos like they’re your own baby or something like I uhhhh thank you you
You are so amazing when it comes to story telling. The feeling i get listening to your stories is unmatched. You are the only one that can actually make me feel uncomfortable listening to the stories. Keep up the amazing work
How amazing that today of all days a new story comes out, thank you so much Dark !! I cant express how much I needed it after some news about my heart that needs some medical attention. This actually can make you relaxed on days you think you can't. Your music is truly so so freaking good. Dark, you are the best around the internet ^^ !! BIG hugs from the Netherlands.
Every time I hear the outro music play it gives me goosebumps. I don't know how you achieve this effect but it's really inspiring. Also loved the story and how you manage to bring it to life.
The scariest part was the asmr, it made me feel dizzy and nauseous even, I hope I forget about it tho those words don't do me any good lol, should have skipped. But, great narration as always, nothing like emotional horror for Halloween ahahas! Happy Halloween 🦇
How to beat the funny engineer dude: 1. Keep all money in a physical location near you with an alarm when it opens 2. Dont use electronics 3. Keep friends near you (afaik it just messes with electronics and can fool others somewhat, or just yeah, manipulate electronics) 4. Secure ur heccin home (or just know the beast lurks) Then again this story feels like an analogy for the mental problems caused by the modern information age (social media affecting you greatly), identity theft (money being stolen and bank account messed with), and more. Excellent story as always, I remember stumbling on this lil old channel I dont even know how long ago? 4, 5 years ago? 2018? Been doin good my broski
This story alludes to the fact that when people are depressed and fall into despair it doesn't matter what kind of praise or happiness you try to give them, their mind contorts the comments as being evil and heinous. People where giving her love and support but the darkness In her mind manipulated her into thinking it was a lie...that they hated her, ultimately leading to a hysterical delusion that everyone hated her and that she should just dissappear...this truly personifies an intangible evil that plagues the young generation...well done Senpai Somnium❤
LETS GOO DARK SOMNIUM I missed hearing your stories, best sleep I'll ever have, you've likely got the best voice I've heard out of all the horror channels I've listened to! Not to mention, the effort put into your videos, it's ambiance is just pure gold :)
I recently came across your chanel and Ive fallen in love with your narration style, though to be honest.. it was so good that "The Pancake Family" thoroughly shell shocked me
I’ve just got to say, I’ve been obsessed with your channel ever since I stumbled across it a year ago. You’re a phenomenal narrator! I will continue to recommend your channel to others 🖤 keep up the amazing work!
I remember when u started your channel. I was around for your very first entry videos on RUclips. Amazing that you have come so far yet I don't mean that in a way that's referring to me being amazed do to having lacked the skill and talent to do so. In fact its Quite the opposite! I'm honestly amazed you haven't gotten even bigger than you have! I'm just glad that you have risen to where u have risen to because u truly do have amazing gifts! For example I know u do all the things required to make a channel like yours successful on your own or atleast you always have as far as I know. U are honestly skilled beyond many of the channels that have alot of people doing many if not all the tasks required to make a channel at this level successfull. I can't wait to see where you go in another year or 2,5 10 and so on. Always a pleasure to listen to you old friend. TAKE care and u will always hVe my support!
Oh, this ones go-o-od! And the effects are amazingly creepy. You always did so well with music and special effects, but in here they are just... chef's kiss.
I just cannot prevent myself from asking, but do you plan on doing a story similar to 'The sounding of the fifth trumpet." or 'life in the machine' or 'we put a soul in a computer' or 'it's been 50 years since we went to the moon'. The type of horror that sticks with you, that resonates with you and gives u bread for a while, stuff to ponder. Life in the machine, just like the fifth trumpet I have listened to over 15 times each. There is just something in those stories, as if you've put more in them than in others. I cannot really convey it in words, but yeah. I really hope you narrate a story like those sometime soon.
Keep up the goof work my friend. You are quite possibly the best Creepy Pasta Narrator. Hoping to see more Settlement videos. That series has me hooked
I just want to thank you, in my darkest depression there's always this channel , your stories have pulled me through more than you know, THANK YOU! They get me out of my head and put me in the author's, never as scary as mine 🤍
Man this was a pretty hard one to get through. Fantastic narration and sound design, but from personal relationships and past trauma this one definitely hit pretty close.
Its been almost 2 weeks since you've posted. With this being your most recent video title I can't help but be concerned. Dark Somnium, are you still there?
Oh my god, finally! I'm not sure why, but most of the endings of your story's have been falling off in terms of- well, what ASMR does, they make you get these feelings or chills down your spine, your past stories have been giving that feeling everytime, but these past other stories haven't been doing the ending justice. The stories in general have been all amazing and truly amazing works, the endings have been the ultimate fall off sadly, but this story finally got such an amazing ending to give me those chills. Absolutely amazing work! Never change! You make such amazing stories, keep up all the amazing work!
Narration’s amazing! Love these stories! Thank you for bringing them to life! I listen while running errands, driving on road-trips (via Bluetooth ofc) and just chilling. My son loves these too! You rock!
Seriously, I hate how perfect you manage to make you videos, you can keep up a perfect voice tone, a perfect ambiance, a perfect pitch, a perfect pace... I just can't watch any other scary stories RUclipsr because no one manages to match the quality of your channel.
The asmr part genuinely activated my fear response and sent shivers down my spine I’ve struggled with suicidal thoughts and depression for a lot of my life and nearly everything said by that voice has gone through my head at some point in my life It felt like my inner demons given voice
Wow! Amazing story and narration as usual. Very original story plot. Also I love the outro song so much, and the transition to it. When the story ends and the outro music fades in and eventually crescendos, it leaves me with a feeling of poignancy. Love your work!
Not gonna lie these stories get me through school. Your voice really helps me focus and I can't thank you enough for helping me get past the past 3 years of schooling even with thus chaotic lockdown and viruses. Keep doing you man.
My man,. I've been following and listening for a long while now. You are without a doubt, one of the top narrators on RUclips. Keep at it brother. You've got a fan for life here. Thank you
"There's no way in knowing what the suicide engineer has planned for me" - Well it seems pretty dang obvious what his goals are bro, lol. Glad I came back looking for ones I've missed, this was great, loved the intermittent sound effects. Thanks for the great listen :)
Your narrations are always so entrancing. Even got me to sit through the ASMR portion when I personally think it’s the worst internet trend I have ever heard
When I was finally able to convince RUclips to let me listen to this episode I have to say that is was deeply disturbing. This one was NOT for the faint of heart. Thanks mate.
Content warning! this story contains mentions of self harm!
Happy halloween everyone! I hope you have a good day! Remember to like and share the video (if you want to)
Watching during school
Would never have guessed from the title. =D
Happy Halloween! Hope you get to eat plenty of candy, enjoy a costume party or two, and have a spooky time! And thank you so much for the video, I'm sure it'll be amazing as always!
Are the audio artifacts intentional?
@@nevasoba5953 Hello! I'm the writer of the original story, and the audio artifacts and distortions are indeed intentional. The original story was written in a transcript format and included the descriptions of the distortions as part of it. Dark Somnium did what I can only describe as an absolutely incredible job bringing the story to life.
Respect for not changing the title to "The Unalive Engineer".
Yes, please;
I agree, RESPECT! 👍🏻
Alternative: The Self-Terminate Engineer
It sill says suicide engineer
People too sensitive
this is basically the only narration channel i can listen to anymore. ive gotten so used to your high production value, immersive sound design, and expressive voice acting that i just cant settle for videos without that much effort and detail anymore
gotta love bots
Why I stopped watching Mr creeps he's still cool and all but he needs a little more emotion in his voice acting
@@tamakaramaena yeah same here, he doesnt get me invested in the characters at all, i barely even remember the story after the videos done
You might like Nature's Temper, in my opinion him, Dark Somnium, and Romnex are the best content creators for this type of content
@@advancedgamist2352 thanks man ill have to check those two out
You are literally the best narrator I have ever heard. The likes of which only Morgan Freeman can match. I workout/run to your stories and the picture you paint in my mind pulls me away from the pain of endurance.
wow thank you so much :)
Yeah its crazy to think in this niche of story telling youtube he isnt the biggest. Its almost crimminal!
It’s hard to argue with u, I listen to so many and a few are very very good . I just can’t find a way to decide which one is my favorite or which is just the best.
Yea man, not gonna lie. I didnt give a flying fidaddle about creepy pasta outside SCP's til I found your channel. Now I find that you've set the bar my friend. Keep being your best!
@@j.a.g.8689 Almost? It is!
To be completely honest I love the way you included random static intervals in the story it made it seem so real and compelling good job I hope you reach 1 million
thank you so much! :)
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Nah dawg those made me so uncomfortable and paranoid
@@royalexile4403 as creepy pastas should do
I usually let creepypasta videos lull me to sleep so this was quiet a shock to me xD kept me up as it was originally intended to do
Hey Dark, if you end up seeing this, genuinely thank you for all these stories with your amazing voicework. Been getting back into your stories cause spooky season and relistened to my favourite one "The thing in the basement is getting pretty good at mimicking people" a few days ago again and I'm still shocked at how you manage to incorporate little sounds to create a big atmosphere.
Please never stop, definitely one of the best storytellers I've seen in such a long time
wow thank you so much, im so glad you like what i do :)
Ditto from me. You are tied for first place for my favorite narrators, to the point where I've stopped listening to certain other channels because they so severely lack your level of talent.
Thank you for making so many days at work fly by
Brother i would like to recommend you the most scary story that i have hear on this channel, if you liked the mimic one this one will blow your mind
Check for "my wife has been peaking around the corners" :))
@@Darksomnium I think we all like what you do
Hi guys! I also love this! Duuuuh 🤤
Man you've helped me physically and mentally more than you know by reading these stories. Last 2 years of my life has been full of physical pain from an accident. Can't walk atm but some day I may. whenever I listen to you, it's like I'm taken into another world and I'm able to forget about everything and can actually sit still without pain. Keep at it please. Most important of all, is take care of yourself. Live from Minnesota
I used to live in M.N.... :) Some beautiful starry nights, depending on how close you are to the Twin Cities. :) I hope you feel better one day... May radiant Love flow through you. :)
I can relate to your situation, although mine is not as bad. I've been suffering from a bad Scaitica relapse for the past 2 months I've been basically bedridden, although its getting better I agree these storys really help tak your mind off the pain even if only temporarily.
Somnium rules hope uwillalso 1,day soon walk again friend mind over, matter
I hope you continue healing. ❤️
Hi from Duluth MN
The timestamps for when the ASMR stops and end are very thoughtful of you. Its a nice content warning - I can imagine that being triggering (or even just annoying) for some people
I appreciated them 💖
For me it was outrageous. If everyone turned back from me it's worse for them they had to go then. I'd not do myself. I'd go after every single one.
The sound effects, the broken static interrupting the narration, the MUSIC, the story itself all just GORGEOUS 😍. My favorite creepypasta channel and one of my favorite channels in general. You do incredible work all the time!!!
Thank you :)
Yeah, the static woke me up from drifting to sleep lol
@@Frost_tenshi fr I was eating jelly beans and nearly ran out of my house when that static hit
Scared the crap out of me. My last pair of headphones died after making a sound like that and headphones ain't cheap.
Been listen to your channel the last few years, and I can't begin to thank you enough for the escape your narrations have given me these last 4 years. I lost my mother my house and nearly my mind. Thank you for bringing the stories to life.
Thank you so much :) I lost my mom 4 years ago also, I hope you're doing okay.
losing a parent is always hard. so being depressed is normal
@@Darksomnium I am thank you. We used a few of your music pieces at her service. I sent you another friend request on FB my old account was hacked.
This is the only video I'm not suggesting to my schizophrenic girlfriend because it feels wayyyy too real. But that also means hats off to you this was a really immersive and terrifying listen
NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE
@@keighne7650 um, what?
@@mustang4636 Eric Andre show reference
@@RXK1NGnot the community id expect an andre reference
I just want to say that a lot of these stories that you narrate genuinely help me with my own depression. This story feels exactly like how my condition behaves. It makes me hear things that weren’t actually said, see things in a way that presents as the worst possible version of themselves. Seeing the condition as a suicide engineer helps me, as it does help the protagonist. It doesn’t make it go away, but it helps. And that’s all I need to get through when the monster attacks again.
Hello! I'm the writer of the original story, and after reading your post I found myself needing to reply to it.
This story, and the way that it was written, didn't happen by accident. It was very much influenced by a time when depression was a big part of my life, or maybe more accurately WAS my life. It was just like you described. The entire world seemed like it was against me even when it wasn't. My interpretation of conversations and events made it seem like even the people that I cared the most about were rejecting me. It isolated me while it grinded away at me. While the story is fictional, every event that happens in it was loosely based on things that happened and feelings that I felt during that time.
It wasn't until I put a face on what I was going through, seeing it as my own personal Suicide Engineer, that I was able to work through it. I don't think many people will understand that, and really I hope that they won't have need to, but from what you're saying it sounds like you do. This story was going to originally have a happier, more upbeat ending. I scrapped that because that isn't how depression works. Even though I managed to come out of it and have built a life for myself that I truly love, it's always creeping in the background somewhere. It's forever ongoing, and if I don't face it every so often there's a risk that it comes back.
I genuinely wish you the best navigating through your depression. It's tricky, but it sounds like you've found the good path to be on and know how to stay on it. I'm hardly what can be classified as a strong person, and if I'm able to do it, I have no doubt that you will as well.
@@MisterGangly Thank you so much for writing this story, it really does mean a lot to me. Lately things have been getting incredibly difficult, and hearing this interpretation makes it that much easier to deal with. I’m sorry you had to go through what you did, and I’m just happy that you managed to pull through and make the most of things.
You’re right about the ending. It doesn’t just go away, it never will. But it can be managed. What helps me a lot is hearing about how I’m not alone in facing this, that there are so many others out there going through the same thing. Knowing that many beat it, survived it, means a world of difference.
Again, thank you so much for writing this story. You’ve genuinely helped me, and I’m sure many others as well.
@@AzureTheAvian You honestly just made my day. Thank you for those kind words, you have no idea how much that means to me.
god. this one hit so deep. right now I am in quite a dark place with my online friends being the only safety net keeping me from... well, doing certain things I had considered since years ago. I do not want to imagine if there came a day where they all turned their backs upon me, like what that ASMR segment was describing.
once again, impeccable narration and sound design, gave me chills and deep thoughts,
I hope you're doing okay!
Stay strong and stay safe . I know that kind of battle you are fighting and have all the time in the world for those in that position.
I won't lecture but The worm will turn mate, just do your best to keep putting one foot in front of the other and the light will pop up in front of you when you least expect it 👍
@@DarksomniumLook up Voddie Baucham gospel in 5 minutes on youtube, repent and trust in Jesus Christ to be saved from sin and hell!
@@DarksomniumLook up Voddie Baucham gospel in 5 minutes on youtube, repent and trust in Jesus Christ to be saved from sin and hell!
the story can be viewed as an allegory - that thin figure was caroline's depression telling her she didn't matter when she actually did
This has to be the only story to send chills down my entire body over 20 times
You are a master narrator and sound designer Ronnie, the fact that we don't have to pay for art like this is criminal
10/10 to you and the Author
Same this was genuinely terrifying
If you like this one I also recommend "I am nightmare" and "Tommy Taffies the third parent". Both are also done by TheDarkSomnium and eh... While the "I am nightmare" one was just extremely well done the other one is the only story I'll never relisten to ever again due to how disturbing and well narrated it was xD
Whaddyatalkintomeeeee @sassy
That has to be the best one I’ve heard yet. I felt like I could picture everything as you told it.
thank you so much :)
these sound effects you add bring so much more life into the stories, which is exactly why you're the best creepypasta narrator. You can genuiely make me feel creeped out with your stories.
Thank you!
@@Darksomnium I have a story I think you might be interested in
Oh man, the sound breakdown was a REALLY great effect. Really made the story way more chilling.
As a truck driver I would get tired over the road while driving listening to your videos always solves that
Holy Fuck that was amazing. Ofc the story was really good but you brought it to life. From the ASMR recording to the random static and the expert narration and complete knowledge of how to make a story into an intense pleasure for the ears as well as conveying all the emotions intended. I needed this and it provided. Please don't stop making content and if you do, I'll be happy knowing that tho new won't come, I can always listen to the old, again and again. I want to write stories of my own but lack the motivation and listening to the masterpieces you've made gives me motivation. If I ever write a book, I'll be sure to dedicate to this channel.
Thank you so much for everything you've done.
Thank you so much:)
That was *phenomenal!* 👏 The audio distortions made the entire production even more creepy and Ronnie's storytelling is truly top notch! 👌 Brilliant descriptive writing by Tim Sprague.. thanks so much for the chilling entertainment, guys!
No creepypasta narration has ever made me genuinely feel sad and this creeped out before,BRAVO
I wanted to narrate this one but didn’t have the money to pay the author, so glad you got it, your audio design brings this to much more life than I could’ve 😂. Well done as always Ronnie ❤🎃
Email me! Darksomniumcontact@gmail.com
Dark Somnium x Animas crossover episode? 👀
You have to pay the authors? I thought they were just harvested from reddit and narrated?
@@charlieosko4151 back in the old n’ days, that was the case. Nosleep actually went on strike for one week a couple years ago (they took the sub down) because of how many narrators would steal these stories. Now, author permission and credit is an absolute must. The works belong to the authors and they have every right to strike you or take your narration down
A lot of authors are incredibly kind and if I ask nicely they let me narrate since I’m not making money to pay them (I’m also a student, so I can’t pay outta pocket either, lol). But many authors that you have heard and love stories from: Tim Spraug (who did this one), RichardSaxon (I Woke Up During Surgery, and many more), Bearidify who you see a lot from MrCreepyPasta, do have payment guidelines for stories (some are paid more by narrators for exclusive stories). And that’s completely fair (you have every right to get paid for your work :D)
TL;DR you need author permission to narrate stories, some of those authors want payment, and that’s fair
@@AnimasNarrations thats very interesting, thanks for the reply! Glad to hear credit is given where its due.
I've at this point listened to every single story you've narrated and some I've re-listened a few times. I'm an artist working in the games industry, so sitting in the office lost in my own space, I have your narrations play while I work. It keeps me focused while I'm still intently listening to the story and helps the day pass quickly. Some of my most work-efficient days are the ones I spend listening to your content. I've tried looking for similar people to you when I got through every video, but I couldn't quite find anyone else. Thank you, Somnium! Always looking forward to your content.
Honestly this is one of those stories that has so much potential for more content. Honestly id listen to a whole story about this guy trying to survive the suicide engineers attacks. Seriously awesome story and narration!
Holy crap dude, this was freaking awesome. Totally wicked new nasty for the arsenal .As sad as it is a subject I think a lot of people in their darker moments would agree that there was often a sence of manipulation that had engineered the situation they found themselves in. Anyway that was the story , your sound work though, this was absolutely you at your finest. Roaring engines, winged monkeys, lock, stock the freaking lot. Take a bow good sir, you just hit 11 on the volume control! Cheers Ronnie, Lee.
Dear DS,
Thank you for telling stories. It makes me so happy. I have a hard time staying focused when I read but I really enjoy stories. I've always liked to hear how excited people get to tell stories! Your passion for storytelling and audio artistry (?? i'm not sure of the right term) shines. Storytelling is an art and you make masterpieces.
- An avid listener
Thank you so much. I'm honored ❤️
This one gave me chills all through the video! All the interruptions with creepy audio freaked me out while I was listening to this alone in the dark. Great job!
Few stories legit creep me out but this one.... oh boy. It's the surreal nature of it. A series of just bad circumstances happening one after the next. What makes this terrifying isn't the monster, but that it's an all too real possibility for anyone that's haunting.
Holy shit man you went above and beyond with this one, the audio effects really made for an unsettling listen. The effort you put in really transforms these stories, great work, I'm gonna remember this one.
Hey Ronnie, ive recently tried my hand narrating a creepypasta as a way to familiarize myself with Adobe Audition for college, and man it made me appreciate the work you do on this channel even more. Awesome video, as always :)
thank yoiu so much! do you have anything on your channel? id love to check it out :)
Of all the scary afterthoughts and notes that a character has given at the end of the stories you’ve narrated, the fact that this one is the only one that ends off with a noise, which is the patient and impending sound of a ticking clock made my blood run cold. Absolutely chilling…
This story, in so many aspects, reminds me of my experiences with paranoid schizophrenia. I've always taken what people say with a grain of salt, never could be bullied just because I didn't care what people think, I was so happy being myself. Schizophrenia ruined my life. My personality has been stripped to the core. This story sounds exactly like the auditory aspect: never-ending, 24/7 harassment in the most cruel, evil ways a human could talk to another. But you talk to those people that you suspect the voices coming from, and they're so loving and so sweet to you. You're an adored human being, yet somehow this disease flips it on you entirely. You think they're messing with you. You think they're all in on your downfall. It is so irrational and if you aren't too far gone: you know it's not possible, but it's so real in the moment that there are times you give in and surrender to the bullying. Your paranoia turns your confidence to shreds, respect for yourself to dust, and eventually the harassment makes you believe it's real. And you know the voices want you to die from it. They don't prompt you to, but they're waiting for you to. I wouldn't wish this on anyone.
Thank you for the amazing content and amazing stories. Can't wait for more❤
The stories keep being beautiful, the sound design keeps getting better, I often get fixated on random things for a period of time, I enjoy them, and then not anymore, I don't think I'll ever get bored of your narrations, they always help to distract myself from... well life, I don't know what I'd do without them
That was creepy as hell, definitely one of my favourites so far. Good job on the voiceover!
The quality on this was insane. Magical work as usual, Ronnie.
You know it's good when a channel uploading a new video instantly puts you in a great mood
I appreciate the warning. This one hit home for me. Super hard to listen to without getting that uncomfortable urge. This story was well told and definitely realistic. I also appreciate you not changing the word “suicide”. It shouldn’t be a word people avoid
I love creepypastas. And HATE asmr. So combining those two makes the perfect thing to creep me the hell out. Thanks for making these videos.
Hey man. Been searching for a narrator for a while now. Stumbled across your channel recently and after a few videos finally caved and subscribed. You’re really awesome at what you do and I really appreciate all your hard work. Thank you, glad to be a new addition to your community.
Another fantastic narration. Just want you to know that through all the craziness that life throws my way as both a veteran and a first responder, your videos have helped me keep my sanity.
Thank you for saving me during my worst clinical depression days ❤ your videos keep me grounded & focused. You’re the best narrator on RUclips & I hope you hit the millions soon bc you absolutely deserve it❤ thanks again man, you save so many of us more than you know. I need real feeling stories like this to ground my mind.
I loved this story! It's been a while since I've actually gotten chills, and scared, from a story! Great production and mixing and, as always, amazing voice acting! Thank you for your hard work and i hope you read more stories from the author 😎
I'm so glad you liked it! I really enjoyed making this one :)
What a creepy story... And I absolutely love all the sound effects you added. I got goosebumps!
Very dark subject matter. Great delivery and Fx. Really love how much you add to the story with little bits of audio and editing wizardry. My better half and I are so glad to have found your channel. So much respect for your commitment to delivering real horror when the big media are mostly capable of cash grab remakes and watered down rubbish. Great story and great delivery! All love and respect from London:)
The best way around this dark figure that I can think of is to live off the grid in the wilderness and live off the land. At least in the short term. If it does anything that causes starvation or dying from the elements, then it's not suicide and it can't claim your soul.
@The Dark Somnium, thank you for allowing us to download your content. I listen to your videos everyday during my boring office paper work and it gets me pumped and excited when a new story comes out and if there arent any I just re watch your older videos… you are very talented and creative and I hope this chanel booms even bigger. You are just as facinating as your stories. Thank you.
Thank you so much luke!!
This is a great story, I really liked the way you presented this story, I got totally into the story, your channel is a great inspiration for me. I just started narrating stories too, I really wish it would get this sort of attention I really think if people heard it they’d like what they heard… anyway great job on this narration, keep up the good work!
You're my fav narrator, man, you always make my days better :D
I was is a art/drawing summer camp and all I listened to for many hours a day were your videos. I binge-listened? all your videos. Thank you for this amazing content❤ and have a spooky Halloween 👻🎃
This guy is just the best. I can't put it in words how good his videos are. This is completely awesome. I love every single history that he narrates.
Hey I just have to say that I’m using voice to text so I’m sorry if this is incoherent but I am drunk right now listening to this and it is hitting so nicely like I love the john schedule I love everything about light I love the fucking effort you put into your videos and I love that you make your own audios and I love that you put so much effort and love into your videos like they’re your own baby or something like I uhhhh thank you you
I’m drunk too
@@채원-y3p eeeey me too
i accidentally drank alcohol help
You are so amazing when it comes to story telling. The feeling i get listening to your stories is unmatched. You are the only one that can actually make me feel uncomfortable listening to the stories. Keep up the amazing work
How amazing that today of all days a new story comes out, thank you so much Dark !! I cant express how much I needed it after some news about my heart that needs some medical attention. This actually can make you relaxed on days you think you can't. Your music is truly so so freaking good.
Dark, you are the best around the internet ^^ !! BIG hugs from the Netherlands.
Thank you! :)
This one was absolutely chilling. Especially in the audio distortions that censored out some of the monologue. Anazing as always.
Thumbnail Image- A Suicide Engineer with a strong resemblance to the Joker.
Breaking into a dead person 's cell phone is a crime in several places.
Every time I hear the outro music play it gives me goosebumps. I don't know how you achieve this effect but it's really inspiring.
Also loved the story and how you manage to bring it to life.
Ty :)
The scariest part was the asmr, it made me feel dizzy and nauseous even, I hope I forget about it tho those words don't do me any good lol, should have skipped. But, great narration as always, nothing like emotional horror for Halloween ahahas! Happy Halloween 🦇
How to beat the funny engineer dude:
1. Keep all money in a physical location near you with an alarm when it opens
2. Dont use electronics
3. Keep friends near you (afaik it just messes with electronics and can fool others somewhat, or just yeah, manipulate electronics)
4. Secure ur heccin home (or just know the beast lurks)
Then again this story feels like an analogy for the mental problems caused by the modern information age (social media affecting you greatly), identity theft (money being stolen and bank account messed with), and more.
Excellent story as always, I remember stumbling on this lil old channel I dont even know how long ago? 4, 5 years ago? 2018?
Been doin good my broski
This story alludes to the fact that when people are depressed and fall into despair it doesn't matter what kind of praise or happiness you try to give them, their mind contorts the comments as being evil and heinous. People where giving her love and support but the darkness In her mind manipulated her into thinking it was a lie...that they hated her, ultimately leading to a hysterical delusion that everyone hated her and that she should just dissappear...this truly personifies an intangible evil that plagues the young generation...well done Senpai Somnium❤
This was surprisingly a really good story.
Eesh, I have goosebumps all over.
happy halloween sir!!! i love listening to your narrations while doing school work, this couldn’t have come out at a better time!!
Same to you!
LETS GOO DARK SOMNIUM
I missed hearing your stories, best sleep I'll ever have, you've likely got the best voice I've heard out of all the horror channels I've listened to!
Not to mention, the effort put into your videos, it's ambiance is just pure gold :)
I recently came across your chanel and Ive fallen in love with your narration style, though to be honest.. it was so good that "The Pancake Family" thoroughly shell shocked me
thank you so much, and yeah that story is crazy :O
Your readings are genuinely beautiful i get taken into the story and it gives me an escape from life i truly thank you
Basically of he hadn't snooped in a Dead persons phone he would never have discovered the freaky social media situation.
I’ve just got to say, I’ve been obsessed with your channel ever since I stumbled across it a year ago. You’re a phenomenal narrator! I will continue to recommend your channel to others 🖤 keep up the amazing work!
Very few films have ever legitimately made me uncomfortable to be watching them alone at night.
You, sir, accomplished it with nothing but audio.
This is the only story that has ever made me actually feel kind of scared. The audio pushed it over the edge, this was amazing
My heart feels like it has brushed up on a cheese grater after hearing that one.
The random increments with those scare the shit out of me👀 great job dude! Keep up the great work!
I remember when u started your channel. I was around for your very first entry videos on RUclips. Amazing that you have come so far yet I don't mean that in a way that's referring to me being amazed do to having lacked the skill and talent to do so. In fact its Quite the opposite! I'm honestly amazed you haven't gotten even bigger than you have! I'm just glad that you have risen to where u have risen to because u truly do have amazing gifts! For example I know u do all the things required to make a channel like yours successful on your own or atleast you always have as far as I know. U are honestly skilled beyond many of the channels that have alot of people doing many if not all the tasks required to make a channel at this level successfull. I can't wait to see where you go in another year or 2,5 10 and so on. Always a pleasure to listen to you old friend. TAKE care and u will always hVe my support!
Oh, this ones go-o-od! And the effects are amazingly creepy. You always did so well with music and special effects, but in here they are just... chef's kiss.
Thank you :)
Happy Halloween dark!
2 VIDEOS IN A WEEK FROM THE BEST CREEPYPASTA NARRATOR ON THE PLANET???? AM I DREAMING?
:D
I just cannot prevent myself from asking, but do you plan on doing a story similar to 'The sounding of the fifth trumpet." or 'life in the machine' or 'we put a soul in a computer' or 'it's been 50 years since we went to the moon'. The type of horror that sticks with you, that resonates with you and gives u bread for a while, stuff to ponder. Life in the machine, just like the fifth trumpet I have listened to over 15 times each. There is just something in those stories, as if you've put more in them than in others. I cannot really convey it in words, but yeah. I really hope you narrate a story like those sometime soon.
I love doing stories like that but they are hard to find sometimes, if you know of any feel free to recommend some :D
@@Darksomnium yeah.. To be fair all of the creepy pastas I know are those you've made a video on...
Finally, a constructive comment.
Keep up the goof work my friend. You are quite possibly the best Creepy Pasta Narrator. Hoping to see more Settlement videos. That series has me hooked
you are so good at telling scary and interesting stories happy halloween👻
thank you! :D happy halloween!
Wow what a masterpiece! Narration and sound are so professionally done! Thank you as usual.
I just want to thank you, in my darkest depression there's always this channel , your stories have pulled me through more than you know, THANK YOU! They get me out of my head and put me in the author's, never as scary as mine 🤍
im so happy to hear you are in a better place menta
Man this was a pretty hard one to get through. Fantastic narration and sound design, but from personal relationships and past trauma this one definitely hit pretty close.
Cringe
Dude your storytelling is second to none sir you are truly a legend
Its been almost 2 weeks since you've posted. With this being your most recent video title I can't help but be concerned. Dark Somnium, are you still there?
haha yeah im good! working on a long video for you all :)
Oh my god, finally! I'm not sure why, but most of the endings of your story's have been falling off in terms of- well, what ASMR does, they make you get these feelings or chills down your spine, your past stories have been giving that feeling everytime, but these past other stories haven't been doing the ending justice. The stories in general have been all amazing and truly amazing works, the endings have been the ultimate fall off sadly, but this story finally got such an amazing ending to give me those chills. Absolutely amazing work! Never change! You make such amazing stories, keep up all the amazing work!
Thank you for the feedback! I'm so glad you liked it :)
Was I the only one that thought he was going to say Andrew tate at the very beginning. The mention of a podcast makes it even better lmao
Narration’s amazing! Love these stories! Thank you for bringing them to life! I listen while running errands, driving on road-trips (via Bluetooth ofc) and just chilling. My son loves these too! You rock!
Even got my boyfriend to listen to a few. He normally doesn’t like creepypastas but he enjoys the ones you narrate!
Glad you like them! :)
Seriously, I hate how perfect you manage to make you videos, you can keep up a perfect voice tone, a perfect ambiance, a perfect pitch, a perfect pace... I just can't watch any other scary stories RUclipsr because no one manages to match the quality of your channel.
Thank you so much :)
The asmr part genuinely activated my fear response and sent shivers down my spine
I’ve struggled with suicidal thoughts and depression for a lot of my life and nearly everything said by that voice has gone through my head at some point in my life
It felt like my inner demons given voice
Wow! Amazing story and narration as usual. Very original story plot. Also I love the outro song so much, and the transition to it. When the story ends and the outro music fades in and eventually crescendos, it leaves me with a feeling of poignancy. Love your work!
Not gonna lie these stories get me through school. Your voice really helps me focus and I can't thank you enough for helping me get past the past 3 years of schooling even with thus chaotic lockdown and viruses. Keep doing you man.
I'm so honored, thank you :)
Congrats on 600k!! can’t wait till you hit 1M ❤
My man,. I've been following and listening for a long while now. You are without a doubt, one of the top narrators on RUclips. Keep at it brother. You've got a fan for life here. Thank you
one of the best horror stories ever.
Ur stores are always the best and always worth the wait!!
"There's no way in knowing what the suicide engineer has planned for me" - Well it seems pretty dang obvious what his goals are bro, lol. Glad I came back looking for ones I've missed, this was great, loved the intermittent sound effects. Thanks for the great listen :)
Seeing DarkSomnium get so much positive comments feels good.
@@Darksomnium aw hell yeah
You are my favorite content creator on this platform BY FAR!
Your narrations are always so entrancing. Even got me to sit through the ASMR portion when I personally think it’s the worst internet trend I have ever heard
I'm home alone and the sound at 09:48 scared the shit out of me
I've been such a huge fan and you put so much work into these videos. Best spooky story channel on the platform
Glad you enjoy it! :)
When I was finally able to convince RUclips to let me listen to this episode I have to say that is was deeply disturbing. This one was NOT for the faint of heart. Thanks mate.