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6 True Scary Stories about Creepy Childhood Friends

2026-03-24 Entertainment
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These are true scary stories about childhood friends… the people we trusted the most growing up. The kids you played with, laughed with, and thought you knew better than anyone else. But sometimes, something is just… off. And you don’t realize it until it’s too late. From unsettling behavior to things that can’t be explained, these stories will make you question who you really grew up with. 🕯️ NEW HORROR VIDEOS Every Monday & Thursday @ 9PM EST ► Subscribe & Turn on Notifications: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=letsreadofficial 📬 Have a Story to Share? ► Submit it to: [email protected] 🛒 Grab Some Merch: ► https://letsread.myspreadshop.com/ 🎧 Listen to the Podcast: ► Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2o7wgnc ► Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Mwumv6 📱 Follow Me: ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsread.official 💀 Support the Channel: ► Patreon (Early Access): http://patreon.com/LetsRead ► Join for Members-Only Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW2G11dTUlkjZCW_0EaZK4Q/join 🎵 Music by INEKT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9fndTzzH6A 🎨 Thumbnail Art by Robin Mikalsen: https://www.instagram.com/robin.mikalsen/ ⏰ Time Stamps: Story 1 ► 00:00 Story 2 ► 12:55 Story 3 ► 29:18 Story 4 ► 36:46 Story 5 ► 46:51 📜 DISCLAIMER: All stories in this video are shared with permission from the original authors. Thank you to everyone who contributed! #truescarystories #creepy #letsread

Top Comments (10)

@MasterBuilderDragon 2026-03-24

Extra points for the “human voiced” logo in the corner. Can’t tell you how many channels I’ve gotten into only to find out they’re AI (though I’ve been your fan for years).

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@Username-f5p 2026-03-24

Sounds like Annabelle had some bad adults in her life that did bad things to kids.

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@syrusangi8743 2026-03-24

The Bethany story really aggravated me. All that bs could've been avoided had the OP's parents just listened to her instead acting on loyalty from adults who clearly didn’t know how to raise a child right.

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@kathryncumberland 2026-03-24

As a mother of four, I can't imagine making one of my kids be friends with someone. It's one thing to treat someone with kindness and respect, as that should be done with everyone, regardless. But to actually force them to be friends? That's horrible!

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@miniespeon158 2026-03-26

“Human voiced” needing to be a thing that needs to be said feels so dystopian. We appreciate your authenticity joel :)

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@wulfheart101 2026-03-24

Wilderness camps are sketch af. I know of one that was shut down due to 2 different kids dying under odd / neglectful / possibly abusive circumstances.

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@katelynnbutler5117 2026-03-24

Kenny's story absolutely broke my heart, poor kid ): humans can be so cruel.

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@Thomas-f2x9y 2026-03-24

I had one childhood friend that I met when we were in junior high, 1973. We remained close friends until his passing a few years back. I consider myself very fortunate. Thank you sir.

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@kathleenhall5894 2026-03-24

"She was going through her Constantly Saying Slurs Era" ... wild lmao

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@kathleenhall5894 2026-03-24

Wow the parents in that second story are infuriating. First not listening to their kid and forcing them to be friends with someone they didn't want to be friends with, and then when they all finally listened they sent her to one of those horror camps?! Terrible parents wtf. It isn't OP's fault at ALL but Bethany's parents should face charges.

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