But not malicious paranormal or creature stories. I am so tired of those stories. I like stories that could be true with people. People are the most cruel and vicious. I hate the stories with dogs, cats and kids hurt or killed. Kids and domesticated animals are most innocent. I also like your Medical stories.
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Story 2 is one of the best I've heard on this channel in a while. The interesting thing is that the narrator still has this subtle tinge of unreliability. He even said himself how being all alone was messing with him psychologically and how he was seeing things out of the corner of his eye. Still, you have to be pretty crazy to intentionally light something on fire and then convince yourself that it wasn't you, it was actually a group of masked men. That's a whole different level of crazy than seeing shadows in your peripheral vision. I believe he's most likely telling the truth though, and the frustrating reaction of the "authorities" once again proves the adage that no good deed goes unpunished. But whether the story is real or fake, that unreliability is a nice touch that really brings it home. What a mystery too. I wonder how many weird cults are out there doing stuff in the woods for real among all the fake stories and horror fiction about it?
The story is complete BS because I went and looked to see if there was actually a fire tower where the person said it was... And that Tower is still very much there and is very much made out of metal and was very much built in 1962.
It was a fake story. You don't plead guilty to crimes that have zero evidence that you actually committed the crime. You go to trial and make them prove you committed the crime. Even a fake lawyer in a fake story would no that. Its also is a rip off of the movie wicker man
Anyone else annoyed by the lady in the first story? Like he's asking you all of these creepy questions, and you're answering them honestly. Like girl-- WHERE ARE YOUR SURVIVAL INSTINCTS 😭
No Situational Awareness, "Stranger Danger;" etc. Hell, I lived in some more dangerous areas where I live and I always was looking left, right, and no telling alot of myself if any. Tbh some people are just not all there, don't have good intentions; etc.
@@jayceratops. You dont think so? I do because he was a fire lookout so i think there should've been follow up saying if there was an investigation or if he got written up, etc
1st girl was not wise. Told a random man in the woods: - She was alone - Had no weapons - Initiated the conversion - Told unrealistic lies Continued to the same predictable spot to wash in but a towel. Then she didn't even carry the tazer ON her, she leaves it in the tower while she wanders the woods. Man, woman whatever, don't do anything she did. Sounds like she didnt learn much from it all either.
I agree, she did not help herself. You can't control what other people do and I'm not blaming her for what happened as it was not her fault, but there are lessons to be learned from here to maybe trun a late traumatic encounter into an early unpleasant one. I'd rather have rando thinking I'm a bitch than suffer for giving people too many chances
@@rle83exactly what I have been saying. It's a misandrist rant and the guy reading these stories should do better. I listen to these to help myself sleep, I don't expect some red faced feminists hate to be read to me for half an hour.
Third story: OP in the fire tower did nothing to be ashamed of. He was doing a challenging job and stuck to it. At great personal cost, he didn’t give up when it got tough. He was able to connect with a fellow human being and did his best to get assistance to someone else. The fact that ‘Harold’ was a pathetic, cowardly wimp who betrayed his trust only displays the depravity and inferior character of that sick individual, not the OP. OP has nothing to be ashamed of; he acted with integrity and duty to a fellow human being. And that is likely something ‘Harold’ will never understand or achieve.
And to add to something, that ‘Harold’ did exactly what I would’ve done in my cringiest, worst time in MIDDLE SCHOOL. That kid thinks he’s something. Thinks he’s special. I know the exact feeling. Hell, if I had the resources I probably would’ve done the exact same thing in my youth. He’s just there for control, to spin his own narrative onto is spiraling, boring, pathetic life. The best way to do that is to “become the villain” because it’s the easiest path. He really is the stupid one.
I'm a licensed ham radio operator, and while 99% of us are just nerds, engineers, and people simply interested in electronics and radio, there are some people who get a power trip from being able to screw with people from a distance with faceless anonymity. We've all encountered and continue to encounter the same thing on the internet, and amateur radio was a precursor to the internet.
Yeah, it's actually just pretty sad how low some aspects of humanity have fallen. At least he's a decent human being in a tough situation and sadly has more knowledgeable precautions he has to take now and try not to get too jaded.
@@SleepyHollowKnight From your perspective, what experiences in life changed you to become a better person? Do you think this was just a case of immaturity and that 'Harold' may actually come to regret his 'prank'?
That fire watch girl: jeez honey! Why didn’t you give him your home address and SSN while you’re at it? And the icing on the cake? I have no weapons except mace and a radio. Genius that one is 🙄
You sound like one of the millions of paranoid people out there you really need to start Manning up and actually realizing that not every person out there is a dangerous person
@@sheyennemerritt3215 Doesn't mean you should throw caution to the wind?? Better to be safe than sorry. Ironically, folks like you who say things like this hear a victim's story and then ask why they weren't more careful...
Yes. I would have said my 6’5 250 pound boyfriend is up there. We have a dozen guns. My husband tells people that we have guns and that I am a crack shot and that we have an alarm system. He makes stuff up. My Dad used to tell people that my Mom could shoot an acorn off a tree at the stem. lol. Made stuff up. 🫤 😁 Must work because we have never had any trouble.
@@sheyennemerritt3215 I’m actually NOT one of those people who think there’s danger lurking around every corner. The bear vs man comes to mind. I’ll take my chances with the man. But I’m also not stupid. I don’t go into the woods alone when hiking because I think a man is out to get me. My first thought is wildlife. That’s not paranoia, that’s life. That being said, I’m also not gonna go out to the middle of the woods, give my entire life story to some random man, tell him how alone I am, where I am and then tell him: oh! And I have no weapons! Then proceed to continue back to the same damn spot almost everyday and CONTINUE to argue with this person I got bad vibes from to begin with and remind them over and over: lol! I have bear spray and a radio! What exactly was she trying to accomplish here? She even stated her FIRST encounter with him was unhinged. She noticed him FIRST as she got to the river, not the other way around! Me? I would’ve turned my ass back around and waited till the person left! No exchange would’ve happened, because it didn’t need to happen! And if her story was she was startled by his presence because he just appeared or didn’t see him, i could understand, but it didn’t. She still went forward. As a woman, that thought wouldn’t have even crossed my mind! I would’ve have quietly backed away, said to myself “I’ll come back later” and be done with it! I was out there to take a bath, not make friends. I’m not about to tempt fate while trying to bathe in the middle of the woods. I also would’ve have phoned the ranger station IMMEDIATELY and told them about the exchange. If the police or rangers downplayed it or ignored it, here’s what my response would’ve been: welp! Then this isn’t gonna work. I’m leaving IMMEDIATELY and you can find someone else. So yeah, that is me “manning up.” Because a man in that situation (at least a smart one) would’ve outweighed the pros and cons, been careful with their words and probably stayed out of sight all together to avoid any confrontation on the slight chance the other person was looking for trouble. This wasn’t a populated hiking trail with people coming and going; it was a fire watch tower out in the remote wilderness on thousands of acres. It’s why they plan supply routes and days because it’s remote. That alone should tell you to have weapons! Forget other humans. Bears, moose, elk, cats, wolves, the list goes on depending where she was. You startle one of them, you’re in deep 💩. I startled a white-tailed deer once. I didn’t see or hear her, and she me apparently. She wanted to kick me to death because our encounter was too close, so instead of flight, she chose fight. Rare for a deer, but not unheard of. No, I didn’t notice any fawns. And that was just a female deer. Moose? Oh they’re gonna fight! Black bear? Yeah, they mostly run. But mamas don’t! Grizzly? Brown bear? Nah, you’re the next meal. Cats? Hope you like being stalked with nowhere to hide. They climb, crawl and squeeze their way into anything. And mace or other non lethal methods are just fine. I’m all about discouraging before force. But to not have weapons is just plain stupid. P. S.- I would’ve done the EXACT same thing if it were a woman there too. I’ve seen women become MAJORLY unhinged as well. Theres no pass because I’m a female and she’s a female. Also, this whole story read like male rage bait.
Loved this topic, i feel really bad for the first lady because i know how heartbreaking it is to have something you've dreamed about and worked so hard for ruined by unwanted advances some people feel entitled to everything
@@eowyneadig7879 not tell the guy she was alone said they had guns or at least just said she was hiking with her family anything but what she said not her fault but knowing people are crazy would’ve paid to play it safe
Joel, you are the voice of my long drives to work each morning! I don't know what I'd do without your channel!! I've listened to you for the longest time and I absolutely can't ever get enough!! I don't listen to sleep, I listen to engage in the stories, and your voice and the way you read is what brings them all alive in my mind. Thank you for what you do, and please don't ever stop!!!!! There's some of us out here who simply adore you!!! ❤
You'd be surprised how many people absolutely loath any government employee, even if it's just parks and oceans. I worked with the Canadian Coast Guard and we had peopke regularly threaten us and even sink one of our ships.
Story 1: Never EVER tell a stranger,even if they seem “relatively harmless,” anything. Especially if you’re alone. Even if you feel safe and protected. At the end of the day, they’re still a stranger you don’t know.
"What kind of sad lonely piece of human trash are you?" - _The guy who spent 5 weeks larping as his forest ranger OC to some random dude he found over the radio_
That last one was horrific. Not only did "Harold" play a nasty long game but in the process, destroyed this young persons sense of worth, their trust in all others and any belief they had in themselves. What an arsehole.
The issue is, there was evidence of a fire having previously been set then extinguished with the dummy. There was *no* evidence that the person who extinguished it wasn't also the one who set it, and it's hard to wrap your head around 'gang of lunatics decided to try to light me on fire in the middle of the night' when it's just easier to accept the person just went a little weird for a few weeks of isolation. They'd already established with the ranger who delivered their goods that they were feeling isolated and lonely. Humans are complicated.
@@patsywhitten4739Yes they can be just as bad and may have contributed to her making up her feminist rant which Im not judging her for doing .The story did start out well.
@@MsIvalane that's not how the legal system is supposed to work, though. There's no evidence either way, so OP should've still gotten off scot-free even with the suspicions. The prosecutors are supposed to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt, and I have to question the defense attorney's intentions and skill level if she didn't realize that.
The second story is so unutterably infuriating it defies description. "I've known you all your life and have firsthand evidence you're completely sane, but I'll just accept the word of this lawyer I've known for five minutes that you're an absolute nutter."
@@anaknangfilipina5846 Same. I've gotten soooo pissed at some of his stories, like, "somebody's getting punched in the face!" pissed. I don't even listen to the stalker stories anymore, my blood pressure can't take it 😅
Agreed. But leading up to him being blamed, if there was no evidence of an accelerant being used, and no indication as to the source of the fire, how can they blame it on him? Sounds like the investigation didn't point to arson, so how can the state have a case?
@@bassblaster162 I suspect whoever was planning to burn the place either had family in high places, or even in authority positions. Much easier to blame a stranger, than one of your own.
I swear it seems like the most naive and overly trusting people want to go off into potentially dangerous situations alone…but I guess that explains it all… Cause the first sign of a threat, im calling it in and preparing to fight till death.
Joel, this is some of your best work to date in my opinion. Your narration is always top-notch but the writing chops of the authors of these stories amplified the creep factor for me by an order of magnitude.
@@new_narrative I’m not victim blaming. I’m simply criticizing her logic. I agree. Men can in fact be monsters!!! Therefore it makes absolutely no sense to be isolated for days/weeks with only a taser and mace.
@@new_narrative and then telling a stranger that she’s all alone is like somebody yelling out the window “I’m going on vacation for 3 weeks and leaving all my jewelry and valuables unattended!!!” If someone robs them, the thief is obviously the AH but it wasn’t very smart to announce it either. 🫤
First, I love the intro! Second, thank you for reading fire lookout stories that are believable. I'm a fire lookout enthusiast and a horror story enthusiast but I'm so tired of silly, completely unbelievable fire lookout horror stories. I even submitted a scary fire lookout story of my own once only to have the narrator change it to make it "more scary". Keep doing what you're doing. I love your channel!
Poor Twig Man. 🌱 He was so young and didn't deserve to be arsoned in his twiggy prime. 😢 In all seriousness though, I do find I enjoied the long story format! Gave more time to really get into the stories. Something I'd definitely be up to seeing again in future videos!
Thank you once again for all of the wonderful stories and I slept through it the first time so I have rewinded and I'm going to try to stay awake and listen again although it's 9:08 a.m. Sunday morning LOL. I don't want to get up yet!! Thank you for helping me sleep and keeping me entertained!! 🎉
One of my favourite scary games is Fears to Fathom - Ironbark Lookout. I don’t know what it is about watchtowers in the middle of the woods that really interests me but I cannot wait to listen to this episode.
Oh lord, I’m on the first story, already face palming at how dumb the woman was. She seriously had a sheltered upbringing to admit she was alone with no fire arm. SMH
not only her complete lack of common sense, it kind of pissed me off how she was like "i wont throw around terms like 'incel'" as she proceeds to armchair-diagnose the guy as autistic. really rubs me the wrong way how she clearly looks down upon autistic people and views us all as freaks. people need to remember that autistic people are much more likely to be victims of crime than perpetrators
Why not call her bosses/the rangers the first time he turned up & tell them there’s a creepy guy hanging around the area making her feel unsafe? Guarantee they’d rather send a couple of armed guys to patrol the area than have one of their employees get murdered
Literally answered every question he had. Including where to find her... You're in a towel and in the middle of a forest and decide it's safe to continue when you see a stranger standing next to your "bathtub?" She sounds super smart🫠
Hi Claire! And thanks Joel. You definitely discovered the way to keep me listening until the very end. I cannot ever miss your random throw outs. You're a bit of a genius! 😁
Story 2 is probably 100% true. I live at the base of a CA mountain and I spent lots of time wandering in them while I was a young adult. You can often find alters and in those areas you can feel the darkness that has been done there
Man, who knew how dangerous fire lookout jobs were? Not me! Would it be possible to install some sort of zip lines to the towers? I'd feel a little bit better for their safety with something like that.
I love these longer episodes with fewer stories. They are much more immersive and interesting than the short ones where some dude was at a bus stop and someone who looked a bit weird walked past and looked and them and they think thats interesting enough to write about
Normally I put these videos on to fall asleep to, but these stories intrigued me listern to all then went to sleep, hope can do more on the fire towers😊
The 1st fire lookout story made me slap my forehead about 10 times. Yes, you're a fierce independent woman. Yes, you're strong and capable. But you passed way too many chances up to shut the hell up. Why would you tell some rando you are staying in the woods, ALONE, with no weapons, and you come to that creek naked all the time to bathe?
Very interesting mix of stories! In story 1, I'll be honest I am not a fan of firearms but if I was in her situation for 3 months I would have had one. A guy like that is a nightmare come true.
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But not malicious paranormal or creature stories. I am so tired of those stories. I like stories that could be true with people. People are the most cruel and vicious. I hate the stories with dogs, cats and kids hurt or killed. Kids and domesticated animals are most innocent.
I also like your Medical stories.
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Story 2 is one of the best I've heard on this channel in a while. The interesting thing is that the narrator still has this subtle tinge of unreliability. He even said himself how being all alone was messing with him psychologically and how he was seeing things out of the corner of his eye. Still, you have to be pretty crazy to intentionally light something on fire and then convince yourself that it wasn't you, it was actually a group of masked men. That's a whole different level of crazy than seeing shadows in your peripheral vision. I believe he's most likely telling the truth though, and the frustrating reaction of the "authorities" once again proves the adage that no good deed goes unpunished. But whether the story is real or fake, that unreliability is a nice touch that really brings it home. What a mystery too. I wonder how many weird cults are out there doing stuff in the woods for real among all the fake stories and horror fiction about it?
That story is from an Indie video game fears to fathom
Yea story is completely bs
The story is complete BS because I went and looked to see if there was actually a fire tower where the person said it was... And that Tower is still very much there and is very much made out of metal and was very much built in 1962.
@@ChanakyanStudent7971I thought it sounded familiar! Fears to fathom is supposed to be based on submissions from stories like these I think?
It was a fake story. You don't plead guilty to crimes that have zero evidence that you actually committed the crime. You go to trial and make them prove you committed the crime. Even a fake lawyer in a fake story would no that. Its also is a rip off of the movie wicker man
Anyone else annoyed by the lady in the first story? Like he's asking you all of these creepy questions, and you're answering them honestly. Like girl-- WHERE ARE YOUR SURVIVAL INSTINCTS 😭
Gah, no joke!
Its such a dumb story... who on earth wrote it.
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No Situational Awareness, "Stranger Danger;" etc.
Hell, I lived in some more dangerous areas where I live and I always was looking left, right, and no telling alot of myself if any.
Tbh some people are just not all there, don't have good intentions; etc.
Yeah... a shame too because the story was very promising in the beginning.
the harold story got me like that’s so crazy how quick it all happened
About half way through I started thinking he was being pranked.
Idk if i believe it..he never said anything more about the rangers/cops he called for
@@melissajacobs5822Why would he? It didn’t really matter
@@jayceratops. You dont think so? I do because he was a fire lookout so i think there should've been follow up saying if there was an investigation or if he got written up, etc
1st girl was not wise. Told a random man in the woods:
- She was alone
- Had no weapons
- Initiated the conversion
- Told unrealistic lies
Continued to the same predictable spot to wash in but a towel. Then she didn't even carry the tazer ON her, she leaves it in the tower while she wanders the woods. Man, woman whatever, don't do anything she did. Sounds like she didnt learn much from it all either.
Sounds a bit like made up male-hate rage bait honestly.
I agree, she did not help herself. You can't control what other people do and I'm not blaming her for what happened as it was not her fault, but there are lessons to be learned from here to maybe trun a late traumatic encounter into an early unpleasant one. I'd rather have rando thinking I'm a bitch than suffer for giving people too many chances
My thoughts exactly.
Exactly not wise.
@@rle83exactly what I have been saying. It's a misandrist rant and the guy reading these stories should do better.
I listen to these to help myself sleep, I don't expect some red faced feminists hate to be read to me for half an hour.
Third story: OP in the fire tower did nothing to be ashamed of. He was doing a challenging job and stuck to it. At great personal cost, he didn’t give up when it got tough. He was able to connect with a fellow human being and did his best to get assistance to someone else. The fact that ‘Harold’ was a pathetic, cowardly wimp who betrayed his trust only displays the depravity and inferior character of that sick individual, not the OP.
OP has nothing to be ashamed of; he acted with integrity and duty to a fellow human being. And that is likely something ‘Harold’ will never understand or achieve.
And to add to something, that ‘Harold’ did exactly what I would’ve done in my cringiest, worst time in MIDDLE SCHOOL. That kid thinks he’s something. Thinks he’s special. I know the exact feeling. Hell, if I had the resources I probably would’ve done the exact same thing in my youth. He’s just there for control, to spin his own narrative onto is spiraling, boring, pathetic life. The best way to do that is to “become the villain” because it’s the easiest path. He really is the stupid one.
I'm a licensed ham radio operator, and while 99% of us are just nerds, engineers, and people simply interested in electronics and radio, there are some people who get a power trip from being able to screw with people from a distance with faceless anonymity. We've all encountered and continue to encounter the same thing on the internet, and amateur radio was a precursor to the internet.
Yeah, it's actually just pretty sad how low some aspects of humanity have fallen. At least he's a decent human being in a tough situation and sadly has more knowledgeable precautions he has to take now and try not to get too jaded.
Its a psychopathic incel with zero social skills like it always is...whu get angry, I would just feel sorry for the kid. How pathetc
@@SleepyHollowKnight From your perspective, what experiences in life changed you to become a better person? Do you think this was just a case of immaturity and that 'Harold' may actually come to regret his 'prank'?
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That fire watch girl: jeez honey! Why didn’t you give him your home address and SSN while you’re at it? And the icing on the cake? I have no weapons except mace and a radio. Genius that one is 🙄
You sound like one of the millions of paranoid people out there you really need to start Manning up and actually realizing that not every person out there is a dangerous person
@@sheyennemerritt3215 Doesn't mean you should throw caution to the wind?? Better to be safe than sorry. Ironically, folks like you who say things like this hear a victim's story and then ask why they weren't more careful...
Yes. I would have said my 6’5 250 pound boyfriend is up there. We have a dozen guns.
My husband tells people that we have guns and that I am a crack shot and that we have an alarm system.
He makes stuff up.
My Dad used to tell people that my Mom could shoot an acorn off a tree at the stem. lol. Made stuff up. 🫤 😁
Must work because we have never had any trouble.
@@sheyennemerritt3215 I’m actually NOT one of those people who think there’s danger lurking around every corner. The bear vs man comes to mind. I’ll take my chances with the man. But I’m also not stupid. I don’t go into the woods alone when hiking because I think a man is out to get me. My first thought is wildlife. That’s not paranoia, that’s life.
That being said, I’m also not gonna go out to the middle of the woods, give my entire life story to some random man, tell him how alone I am, where I am and then tell him: oh! And I have no weapons! Then proceed to continue back to the same damn spot almost everyday and CONTINUE to argue with this person I got bad vibes from to begin with and remind them over and over: lol! I have bear spray and a radio! What exactly was she trying to accomplish here? She even stated her FIRST encounter with him was unhinged. She noticed him FIRST as she got to the river, not the other way around! Me? I would’ve turned my ass back around and waited till the person left! No exchange would’ve happened, because it didn’t need to happen! And if her story was she was startled by his presence because he just appeared or didn’t see him, i could understand, but it didn’t. She still went forward. As a woman, that thought wouldn’t have even crossed my mind! I would’ve have quietly backed away, said to myself “I’ll come back later” and be done with it! I was out there to take a bath, not make friends. I’m not about to tempt fate while trying to bathe in the middle of the woods. I also would’ve have phoned the ranger station IMMEDIATELY and told them about the exchange. If the police or rangers downplayed it or ignored it, here’s what my response would’ve been: welp! Then this isn’t gonna work. I’m leaving IMMEDIATELY and you can find someone else. So yeah, that is me “manning up.” Because a man in that situation (at least a smart one) would’ve outweighed the pros and cons, been careful with their words and probably stayed out of sight all together to avoid any confrontation on the slight chance the other person was looking for trouble.
This wasn’t a populated hiking trail with people coming and going; it was a fire watch tower out in the remote wilderness on thousands of acres. It’s why they plan supply routes and days because it’s remote. That alone should tell you to have weapons! Forget other humans. Bears, moose, elk, cats, wolves, the list goes on depending where she was. You startle one of them, you’re in deep 💩. I startled a white-tailed deer once. I didn’t see or hear her, and she me apparently. She wanted to kick me to death because our encounter was too close, so instead of flight, she chose fight. Rare for a deer, but not unheard of. No, I didn’t notice any fawns. And that was just a female deer. Moose? Oh they’re gonna fight! Black bear? Yeah, they mostly run. But mamas don’t! Grizzly? Brown bear? Nah, you’re the next meal.
Cats? Hope you like being stalked with nowhere to hide. They climb, crawl and squeeze their way into anything. And mace or other non lethal methods are just fine. I’m all about discouraging before force. But to not have weapons is just plain stupid.
P. S.- I would’ve done the EXACT same thing if it were a woman there too. I’ve seen women become MAJORLY unhinged as well. Theres no pass because I’m a female and she’s a female.
Also, this whole story read like male rage bait.
@@sheyennemerritt3215caution isn’t paranoia. You sound like the man and woman from Spain who got themselves beat up and graped in India.
Why don’t they just have two people in a lookout tower?
That would solve a lot of problems
I concur but I suspect the reason is budgetary.
TO save money
Would literally cost 2x whatever it costs them right now
@@daviswall3319 yeah... not to mention how they'd need to pour out more money to buy enough supplies for 2 people
Trent volunteered.
I freaking love lookout stories. My absolute favorite. Thanks Joel!
I graduated college on Wednesday! Thanks for helping me sleep well throughout school!
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Loved this topic, i feel really bad for the first lady because i know how heartbreaking it is to have something you've dreamed about and worked so hard for ruined by unwanted advances some people feel entitled to everything
She was being extremely stupid and ruined it for her self so. I dont feel bad for her🤷🏻♀️
@@andykarlson1681what was she supposed to do in your opinion?!
@@eowyneadig7879 not talk to him? Call for help IMMEDIATELY after their first encounter? Actually carry a gun? I mean helloooo
@@eowyneadig7879 not tell the guy she was alone said they had guns or at least just said she was hiking with her family anything but what she said not her fault but knowing people are crazy would’ve paid to play it safe
Joel, you are the voice of my long drives to work each morning! I don't know what I'd do without your channel!! I've listened to you for the longest time and I absolutely can't ever get enough!! I don't listen to sleep, I listen to engage in the stories, and your voice and the way you read is what brings them all alive in my mind. Thank you for what you do, and please don't ever stop!!!!! There's some of us out here who simply adore you!!! ❤
Joel is simply the best voice on TH-cam! Thx Joel! You rule! 😎
It's not simply the voice...it's the stories, and his ability to narrate with bang on emotion. Best channel on TH-cam in my opinion.
Eh he's good but my top 3 are Urmaker, Mr Nightmare and Let's Read.
I love Mr ScareKrow’s voice as well but he doesn’t seem to be making videos anymore-
@daviswall3319 oh? Never heard of him, I'll check him out. Hopefully he comes back around.
You'd be surprised how many people absolutely loath any government employee, even if it's just parks and oceans. I worked with the Canadian Coast Guard and we had peopke regularly threaten us and even sink one of our ships.
Story 1: Never EVER tell a stranger,even if they seem “relatively harmless,” anything. Especially if you’re alone. Even if you feel safe and protected. At the end of the day, they’re still a stranger you don’t know.
Yeah she was very foolish after a couple questions it was very obvious she needed to lie and no one is harmless hate when people say that
You don't know how much I needed this. Thanks for the constant uploads Joel
We find God, the almighty. He's all we need.
"What kind of sad lonely piece of human trash are you?"
- _The guy who spent 5 weeks larping as his forest ranger OC to some random dude he found over the radio_
The opening seen with the tree giants was spectacular.....
The last story. I love how the kid calls him pathetic, when all the kid does is spend his time pranking people for months on a radio. 😅😅
That's what I was thinking.
"Oh, I'M pathetic? I'm literally doing a job and making a living. You're trolling with nothing to gain"
12:09 Bruh that guy was sizing her up. Why did she answer the questions so honestly??
That last one was horrific. Not only did "Harold" play a nasty long game but in the process, destroyed this young persons sense of worth, their trust in all others and any belief they had in themselves. What an arsehole.
Story 2: why would they not believe him? There was already proof someone was out there setting fires. That’s so frustrating
U mean her. Men with badges guns power can be the most misogynous vindictive .
Poor women
The issue is, there was evidence of a fire having previously been set then extinguished with the dummy. There was *no* evidence that the person who extinguished it wasn't also the one who set it, and it's hard to wrap your head around 'gang of lunatics decided to try to light me on fire in the middle of the night' when it's just easier to accept the person just went a little weird for a few weeks of isolation. They'd already established with the ranger who delivered their goods that they were feeling isolated and lonely. Humans are complicated.
@@patsywhitten4739Yes they can be just as bad and may have contributed to her making up her feminist rant which Im not judging her for doing .The story did start out well.
@@MsIvalane that's not how the legal system is supposed to work, though. There's no evidence either way, so OP should've still gotten off scot-free even with the suspicions. The prosecutors are supposed to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt, and I have to question the defense attorney's intentions and skill level if she didn't realize that.
An hour and a half video! Just made the rest of my shift great, thank you!
Struggling to fall asleep, so this is posted just in time. Thank you very much.
I agree, the girl in the tower, must be young. Never tell people where you live, and are defenceless, never ever never. Smh.
Long videos about woods, fire lookouts or paranormal stuff are my favorite ever 🎉🎉🎉🎉
"I dont need a gun. I have bear mace, and a taser."
Person with gun rocks up...
The second story is so unutterably infuriating it defies description. "I've known you all your life and have firsthand evidence you're completely sane, but I'll just accept the word of this lawyer I've known for five minutes that you're an absolute nutter."
It’s why I slow down on listening. What’s the point of liking a story only to infuriated at it?
@@anaknangfilipina5846 Same. I've gotten soooo pissed at some of his stories, like, "somebody's getting punched in the face!" pissed. I don't even listen to the stalker stories anymore, my blood pressure can't take it 😅
Agreed. But leading up to him being blamed, if there was no evidence of an accelerant being used, and no indication as to the source of the fire, how can they blame it on him? Sounds like the investigation didn't point to arson, so how can the state have a case?
@@bassblaster162 I suspect whoever was planning to burn the place either had family in high places, or even in authority positions. Much easier to blame a stranger, than one of your own.
Makes me wonder if his family and OP were ever close.
I swear it seems like the most naive and overly trusting people want to go off into potentially dangerous situations alone…but I guess that explains it all… Cause the first sign of a threat, im calling it in and preparing to fight till death.
I wouldn’t go out there without a pistol and a rifle. Those are just as useful and necessary of tools as anything else.
Fire Tower Lookout used to be my dream job right next to park ranger, now its therapist lol.
What made you change your opinion on forestry/natural resources? Or was it just a story reference lol
😂😂😂
Why give creepy strangers more chances? Just report them after the first unsettling encounter.
Joel, this is some of your best work to date in my opinion. Your narration is always top-notch but the writing chops of the authors of these stories amplified the creep factor for me by an order of magnitude.
Story 1: Girl!!!! You told a complete stranger you’re staying all alone with no serious means of protecting yourself?? 😔
My exact thoughts. No self preservation skills
What you are doing is victim blaming. She did protect herself in the end, it's not her fault if men are monsters.
@@new_narrative I’m not victim blaming. I’m simply criticizing her logic. I agree. Men can in fact be monsters!!! Therefore it makes absolutely no sense to be isolated for days/weeks with only a taser and mace.
@@new_narrative and then telling a stranger that she’s all alone is like somebody yelling out the window “I’m going on vacation for 3 weeks and leaving all my jewelry and valuables unattended!!!” If someone robs them, the thief is obviously the AH but it wasn’t very smart to announce it either. 🫤
Oh shiver me timbers we've got a keyboard activist on our hands.
First, I love the intro! Second, thank you for reading fire lookout stories that are believable. I'm a fire lookout enthusiast and a horror story enthusiast but I'm so tired of silly, completely unbelievable fire lookout horror stories. I even submitted a scary fire lookout story of my own once only to have the narrator change it to make it "more scary". Keep doing what you're doing. I love your channel!
I dont know what i would do without this channel 🙏 thank you for the hours upon hours that you read so we can all get a good nights sleep ❤
bro on the first story was so crazy, she should have called help a lot sooner
It isn't a real story. That is 100 percent a made up story. Why too many digs are men, sounded like feminist fiction.
she's fucking annoying imo. so naíve & stupid. seemed like a sheltered mommy girl trying the real life for the 1st time
Also LMAO at yelling at dude to "get out" while repeatedly bear macing and stunning him, ahahahaha.
That second story had a similar feel to one of my all-time favorite stories ever told on this channel: "the chanting in the woods"
This was an awesome upload! Thanks Joel, and hi Claire 😉
Thank you so much for more great stories ❤️
That intro is god tier, Joel.
1st story just goes on and on and on and on and on and on and on just to tell very lil interesting words.
“Protein shake McLovin” got it 😂😂😂💀💀✊🏾
Poor Twig Man. 🌱 He was so young and didn't deserve to be arsoned in his twiggy prime. 😢
In all seriousness though, I do find I enjoied the long story format! Gave more time to really get into the stories. Something I'd definitely be up to seeing again in future videos!
Enjoyed. 🙄
Thank you once again for all of the wonderful stories and I slept through it the first time so I have rewinded and I'm going to try to stay awake and listen again although it's 9:08 a.m. Sunday morning LOL. I don't want to get up yet!! Thank you for helping me sleep and keeping me entertained!! 🎉
I love the pictures. it tells a lot about the stories that your telling.
Never seen this observation before but same. He chooses unique ones that really fit the stories
ALWAYS CHOOSING THE BEAR !!!
Thank you Joel 😊❤❤
The first story answers the popular question nowadays "Alone in the woods with a bear or a man"
One of my favourite scary games is Fears to Fathom - Ironbark Lookout. I don’t know what it is about watchtowers in the middle of the woods that really interests me but I cannot wait to listen to this episode.
Have you ever played fire watch
I’ve played fire watch
It’s a great game
My God Joel has the best voice ever❤puts me to sleep every night 🌙
Let's see if these stories would deter me from being a lookout, it would be a dream job for me too.
Can't handle scary stories at night but love the vids too much to not watch this.
Yet again another absolutely great story installment Joel thank you!!!!
Oh lord, I’m on the first story, already face palming at how dumb the woman was. She seriously had a sheltered upbringing to admit she was alone with no fire arm. SMH
I was thinking the same thing the whole way through
Bafflingly stupid, almost had to skip the first one 😭😂
not only her complete lack of common sense, it kind of pissed me off how she was like "i wont throw around terms like 'incel'" as she proceeds to armchair-diagnose the guy as autistic. really rubs me the wrong way how she clearly looks down upon autistic people and views us all as freaks. people need to remember that autistic people are much more likely to be victims of crime than perpetrators
Why not call her bosses/the rangers the first time he turned up & tell them there’s a creepy guy hanging around the area making her feel unsafe? Guarantee they’d rather send a couple of armed guys to patrol the area than have one of their employees get murdered
Literally answered every question he had. Including where to find her... You're in a towel and in the middle of a forest and decide it's safe to continue when you see a stranger standing next to your "bathtub?" She sounds super smart🫠
My name’s Clair.. That last line made me jump so hard 🤣
Master of Narration! King Joel!
I lost it when the creepy dude from the first story said his name was Trent, I immediately thought of Trent from Total Drama.
Who else is watching this while they had a shitty day at work?
Bro has 35 hearts, mans is notoriously early, respect lol. Hope your day gets better brotha!
@@ghostrecon3834 thank you god bless!
I'm sick at work. I need this for my pressurized ears
@@edgelordreapermain4098 ok yeah
Meeeee
Hi Claire! And thanks Joel. You definitely discovered the way to keep me listening until the very end. I cannot ever miss your random throw outs. You're a bit of a genius! 😁
Trent couldn't understand why Abby would choose the bear. 😅😅😅 It's YOU, Booboo. You're the reason.
These were really good, love the longer videos, the second story freaked me out lol.
Thanks Joel! 😘💜
One of the best episodes I’ve heard in a while. Such good stories
Love ur vids as always
I love this channel and all the stories thank you Joel for being there always and for being the best narrator on TH-cam
I so needed this ❤️
Thank you for these stories. I really enjoy them and you help me sleep so much! ❤
Never been this early 😮 You're an amazing story teller ❤
More stories like this my friend! Killed it! 👏🏽✊🏽
You can probably make your own movie if you wanted, I like your stuff.❤
these stories were SO good!
I live near gold mountain, literally hiked it many times
Look out for Trent
@@duetoronomyLMAO
Story 2 is probably 100% true. I live at the base of a CA mountain and I spent lots of time wandering in them while I was a young adult. You can often find alters and in those areas you can feel the darkness that has been done there
Woo! More scary stories 💜
That third story had me laughing at the end so hard 😂! Boy, that was funny.
Just got into bed 🎉 perfect timing ❤
These were really great stories !
Just in time, cheers man!
Saved this for now! Thank you, Joel!
Man, who knew how dangerous fire lookout jobs were? Not me! Would it be possible to install some sort of zip lines to the towers? I'd feel a little bit better for their safety with something like that.
I just realized, story 2 is what inspired ftf "Ironbark lookout", that's cool
I was about to go to your channel to find something to listen to when I got this notification. Thank you Let's Read!!!
I love these longer episodes with fewer stories. They are much more immersive and interesting than the short ones where some dude was at a bus stop and someone who looked a bit weird walked past and looked and them and they think thats interesting enough to write about
"And I'll never know what he wanted...."
Story 1 isolated lol *laughs in West Australian*
I used to laugh in Wyndham.
Normally I put these videos on to fall asleep to, but these stories intrigued me listern to all then went to sleep, hope can do more on the fire towers😊
The 1st fire lookout story made me slap my forehead about 10 times. Yes, you're a fierce independent woman. Yes, you're strong and capable. But you passed way too many chances up to shut the hell up. Why would you tell some rando you are staying in the woods, ALONE, with no weapons, and you come to that creek naked all the time to bathe?
This episode is my favorite compilation of spooky stories ❤ thx
Really liked these ones. Nice one. 👍💛👊
Epic last story bravo👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The really need to have a locked gate around those fire watch stations, only accessible by the ranger.
Hi Clare lol
Maybe Disney can use the 1st story for their next heroic lesbian battles evil buff white man series 😂
I absolutely love this intro! It’s dope.
"Guys who seem harmless" can also be very dangerous.
15:17 well this is awkward 😂😂 i heard my name more on your channel than anything
These were AWESOME, thank you ❤
really good stories
Very interesting mix of stories! In story 1, I'll be honest I am not a fan of firearms but if I was in her situation for 3 months I would have had one. A guy like that is a nightmare come true.
I am.listening to Lets read every night 😊❤