Strawberry Spring -- An Early Stephen King Story

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  • Опубліковано 9 лип 2023
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    This early Stephen King story is both creepy and mesmerizing... I had so much fun working on this audiobook version of "Strawberry Spring" complete with visuals of foggy nights on the campus of New Sharon Teacher's College...
    Stephen King's "Strawberry Spring" was originally written in 1968 and published in Ubris Literary Magazine.
    Opening theme: "Sinister" by Anno Domini Beats
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  • @samsum3738
    @samsum3738 16 днів тому +4

    I have been a constant reader for nigh on 50 years . May he reign forever .

  • @michellehawkins2865
    @michellehawkins2865 11 місяців тому +28

    This Reading is Very Relaxing for me. I'm Here. 2023. ❤ 🐰

  • @camila.sasaki
    @camila.sasaki 4 місяці тому +16

    I noticed by the end that I already read this short story in my mother language when I was a teenager. I remember getting the creeps when he says he finds the word “trunk” ugly. Stephen King is amazing

  • @FloridaMan0561
    @FloridaMan0561 9 місяців тому +72

    I’m really glad that I found these stories. Stephen King has been my favorite author ever since I was a kid back in the 80’s. One of the very first books I ever read was King’s “It” and then I saw the movie. I loved to read his books and then get to see them turned into movies. I started to read the “Dark tower” series of books,a process that took years to read. The narrator really does a great job bringing these stories to life and I’m hoping that I can find some narrations of the Dark tower books.

    • @jenniferlloyd9574
      @jenniferlloyd9574 9 місяців тому +7

      My first Stephen King book was The Shining.

    • @abbynormal3068
      @abbynormal3068 8 місяців тому +3

      @@jenniferlloyd9574Mine was ‘Salem’s Lot. Second was The Shining. I was hooked and remain so to this day.

    • @dgsibddbsjbdsi6420
      @dgsibddbsjbdsi6420 8 місяців тому +1

      Does anyone know the audiobook of eyes the dragon Richard Bachman book?

    • @Lazy-Journalist
      @Lazy-Journalist 7 місяців тому +2

      Salem's lot scared me took a couple of years to read his books😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @manditoemya8478
      @manditoemya8478 5 місяців тому +4

      Maybe you should try reading Dean Koontz I've read them All right from his 1st from yrs ago to his recent and for me he is much better than King .. it's just my opinion, I'm not saying King is bad as a few of his movies are my favourites and I have read many of his books too but if you like King you should really like Koontz. Happy New yr!

  • @chaseroush6503
    @chaseroush6503 3 місяці тому +5

    This is a favorite of mine, because that last line just sticks with you.
    "And, oh dear God, I think so, too." Goosebumps.

  • @SPOOKYBREWVIDEOS
    @SPOOKYBREWVIDEOS 7 місяців тому +11

    I was introduced to Mr. King in high school in the early 70"s. Strawberry Spring was a story printed in The Scholastic Reader which was distributed in my public school. Nothing had ever approached this short story within that publication before. I was hooked on this young writer!

  • @claireslater6243
    @claireslater6243 11 місяців тому +29

    My all time favorite author

  • @caitlynkelly4312
    @caitlynkelly4312 11 місяців тому +11

    1968 ... just getting into his groove. This is what began the repeating cycles. Not just another repeat. Good stuff special for its time

  • @J_larubia1992
    @J_larubia1992 10 місяців тому +47

    This reading was superb! 🤌🏻

  • @nh8444
    @nh8444 3 місяці тому +3

    I just bought Graveyard Shift. I had no idea he had short story and novella collections. I’m not a fan of his newest work, but I like the older stuff. Great narration. Fantastic voice.

  • @daverindone655
    @daverindone655 11 місяців тому +25

    Solid reading! I'm from New England and this kind of weather is real.

  • @purplepaisleypassion
    @purplepaisleypassion 8 місяців тому +21

    How I had missed this fabulously creepy story until now is beyond me! Jeez, Steve-O... at 20 years old you could make a grown woman feel the need to sleep with the lights on.

  • @joegilbody4878
    @joegilbody4878 Місяць тому +2

    Great to find these stories. King and I are roughly the same age and I went to a college in New England, the University of Rhode Island. He captures that era very well.

  • @heatherh.197
    @heatherh.197 2 місяці тому +28

    I'm looking for something to take my mind off my husband's appointment he has tomorrow. A sigmoidoscopy. To find out if the cancer is gone. Im trusting God it's gone. Glad I found myself here. This wasn't an accident. It's a God hug. Love one another. You never know

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      @shebanipperschnackles9879 Місяць тому

      TH¢ oil research it on rum bumble. Ri©k $1mpsion. Info is heavily sensored

    • @LA_HA
      @LA_HA Місяць тому +1

      heatherh: It's a month later, but I hope all is well with you both

    • @MrPINKFL0YD
      @MrPINKFL0YD 25 днів тому +2

      I hope you are both well and happy 😊

    • @Virgogirl45
      @Virgogirl45 23 дні тому +2

      Praying for you both, I hope that all is well.❤

    • @napeejay7161
      @napeejay7161 10 днів тому +1

      How did it go?

  • @ProperlyParanoid
    @ProperlyParanoid 3 місяці тому +2

    I thought about this story today as I was getting home from work. The weather had been unusually warm and wet for this time of year and my bus was going past the University Park. I saw what it looked like: all foggy and dark, the lamps shining through the haze, making these big halos, all very magical and mysterious and remembered: "we're having a honest to goodness strawberry spring, like in that story!" I felt an urge to get out of the bus and walk around there. I don't think I did, and neither did I commit any wrongdoings on my way home, as far as I can tell.

  • @cindyh8017
    @cindyh8017 8 місяців тому +3

    He had me hooked with Salem's Lot. Been a steady customer ever since.❤😂❤😂

  • @crystalchance9200
    @crystalchance9200 11 місяців тому +42

    I came across this channel last night n I'm enjoying it so far....ur voice is really calming 😌

    • @stephenkingbookclub1054
      @stephenkingbookclub1054  11 місяців тому +4

      Welcome!

    • @mariehillard1742
      @mariehillard1742 11 місяців тому +5

      Actually I think your voice has a creepy quality. Keep up the great work lol. I'm hooked!

    • @jessikatkins1173
      @jessikatkins1173 11 місяців тому +4

      I guess it had to be a little creepy for the psyciatrist, though not too much like it's forced...just a hint of sinister in it. I've also just come across this channel and have watched the one about the history of the Overlook Hotel too. Great idea narrating as George Hatfield and brilliant voice acting all round (creepy or otherwise) 😉 I really enjoyed this and have subbed.👍🏻

  • @andrewdoucet698
    @andrewdoucet698 4 місяці тому +3

    I listen to the audio book at work was hooked instantly! Great short story king never fails!

  • @morticialechatnoir6884
    @morticialechatnoir6884 11 місяців тому +15

    One of my favorite King stories. Really spooky.

    • @TOCC50
      @TOCC50 6 місяців тому +1

      Beatles inspired

  • @BeautifulEarthJa
    @BeautifulEarthJa 11 місяців тому +36

    This reading was *chef's kiss*

  • @JonTanOsb
    @JonTanOsb 11 місяців тому +13

    I hadn't read this one. Thanks. I figured out who did it early on, but kept listening because it was written extremely well.
    I recently bought bathroom scales with the name THINNER on it and remembered reading an early story of King's under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. I hope I don't lose too much weight. :)
    Jon in rural BC, Canada

    • @kikiokellern7351
      @kikiokellern7351 10 місяців тому +1

      lol I have one of those scales too and think of the story every time I read it.

  • @normadesmond6017
    @normadesmond6017 9 місяців тому +14

    this is so good. Love the early Stephen King. That's when he was at his best.

    • @eastsideterri25
      @eastsideterri25 10 місяців тому +1

      He quit doing coke now his writing isn't so hot for some reason. Lol

    • @barbarabrown9676
      @barbarabrown9676 9 місяців тому

      Hahahahaha, his cocaine days weren't all detrimental lol

  • @pimpozza
    @pimpozza 3 місяці тому +3

    What excellent storytelling.. 👏 Thank you so much!

  • @ramastarchild6804
    @ramastarchild6804 11 місяців тому +13

    Well done!

  • @bruggeman672
    @bruggeman672 8 місяців тому +5

    Killin' it with these videos! Well done sir!

  • @tacticaldiarrhea6551
    @tacticaldiarrhea6551 11 місяців тому +12

    Good reading 👍

  • @maryhoyt2609
    @maryhoyt2609 11 місяців тому +33

    Another great job narrating from my favorite book of short stories by Stephen King. Nicely done-great tone, pitch, and timing. Awesome job, once again! Looking forward to more!!!

  • @bradyblackburn7877
    @bradyblackburn7877 11 місяців тому +7

    Very well done. Thanks for doing this 😊

  • @stephendavis6267
    @stephendavis6267 10 місяців тому +19

    One of my all-time favourite King stories, and it's always been my pick for his most "underrated" one. I would love to see it done as a short film, although of course it works best in the format it's in.
    Fantastic reading! You really evoked its haunting imagery.

  • @dianam.4736
    @dianam.4736 9 місяців тому +5

    Wonderfully read! Thank you!

  • @meganluck4352
    @meganluck4352 3 місяці тому +2

    Strawberry Spring sounds like it should be lovely but this story definitely says that it is not good at all. Great narrator. I had read many Stephen King books but hadn't heard of this short story.

  • @margm4
    @margm4 11 місяців тому +34

    Love it. Read the story eons ago, but so nice to hear it read! 😍🇦🇺

    • @sparklemotion8377
      @sparklemotion8377 10 місяців тому +1

      Even without the flag I'd know your Australian, eons😁

    • @margm4
      @margm4 10 місяців тому

      @@sparklemotion8377 😉😉

  • @TreborPaulson
    @TreborPaulson 7 місяців тому

    One of his best, stays with me
    I forget how much I loved his early tales.

  • @leahkay5269
    @leahkay5269 11 місяців тому +13

    I love Stephen King!

  • @MrUndersolo
    @MrUndersolo 4 місяці тому

    Excellent work with this. Still impressed that it came so early in his career...

  • @franceswomble8083
    @franceswomble8083 9 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for sharing this story. 😊

  • @Jeff-jw1rl
    @Jeff-jw1rl 11 місяців тому +8

    Outstanding! Great reading,speed and delivery!!!

  • @pamelabrown3058
    @pamelabrown3058 11 місяців тому +3

    Stephen King 😌 Ole Reliable

  • @ViVi-yw5sr
    @ViVi-yw5sr 11 місяців тому +2

    Thank you so much for this!
    Enjoyed soooo much

  • @bruceevans3476
    @bruceevans3476 11 місяців тому +2

    Simply, thank you.

  • @pastordeniseearley6067
    @pastordeniseearley6067 11 місяців тому +3

    2 more days! 😢. Ok time to set the notification!!😊😊

  • @dawncannon7074
    @dawncannon7074 7 місяців тому +1

    I've always loved this little tale. ❤

  • @sharingmyfun8804
    @sharingmyfun8804 9 місяців тому +6

    This is the best reading of this 4:06 story that I have ever heard! Thank you.

  • @DSnake655
    @DSnake655 10 місяців тому +17

    One of the best of his early stories. That, *twist*.

  • @curiositypiqued6573
    @curiositypiqued6573 10 місяців тому +3

    Quite a twist at the end....don't forget king was only 20 in 1968....that's impressive asf...damn how did he do it

  • @watcher235711
    @watcher235711 7 місяців тому +3

    Wonderful reading and I love the images you chose. I read this story before I went to college in New England 30 years ago. I thought of it every time I walked anywhere in this kind of weather and gave myself a chill. It's so evocative.

  • @leeannalovestherain
    @leeannalovestherain 11 місяців тому +6

    now this is something else

  • @dorabarkley6335
    @dorabarkley6335 9 місяців тому +4

    Good story - great storyteller ❤

  • @margaretjohnson6259
    @margaretjohnson6259 11 місяців тому +2

    i remember this story and this was great.

  • @laurahately7653
    @laurahately7653 9 місяців тому +1

    This was brilliant.x

  • @annabrown7302
    @annabrown7302 8 місяців тому +2

    LOVE THIS THANK YOU YOU TUBE AND STEPHEN KING ❤

  • @fly_speck_cafe
    @fly_speck_cafe 10 місяців тому

    Lovely nod to Sandburg. Your visuals are very effective.

  • @Somelady464
    @Somelady464 10 місяців тому

    Oh, such a treat!!!

  • @themanyshadesofus7763
    @themanyshadesofus7763 Місяць тому

    Great narration!

  • @ronanderson6837
    @ronanderson6837 7 місяців тому

    Easily my favorite of his early stories. Such a creepy one

  • @noneYa66613
    @noneYa66613 11 місяців тому +6

    Excellent reading!

  • @rhonaharker6358
    @rhonaharker6358 7 місяців тому

    I love this , wish there was more

  • @airmanfirstclass3535
    @airmanfirstclass3535 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for an incredible audiobook presentation. I enjoy the worls of Stephen King. Am currently reading my nth novel by him, was great to breeze through this one as an audio version.
    Cheers

  • @aliaperez7809
    @aliaperez7809 9 місяців тому +7

    Quietly, he sneaks up on his audience and, in the end, reveals what I hated the most to believe.

  • @karinbarger9192
    @karinbarger9192 Місяць тому +1

    So glad to have found this! Been a King fan since (1970?). Wasn’t this story eventually combined in a book with others, into a collection of short stories?

  • @user-xe8zw8xn7v
    @user-xe8zw8xn7v 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks this was such s good story❤

  • @vileenavinayan8946
    @vileenavinayan8946 Місяць тому

    That was something else. Awesome narration 🤌

  • @Gatorchik441
    @Gatorchik441 9 місяців тому +1

    AMAZING!!! I Love Stephen King

  • @TheFaulkned
    @TheFaulkned 7 місяців тому

    Hey great story. Glad this was the first I heard

  • @sylvianapalma958
    @sylvianapalma958 7 місяців тому +1

    Excellent job reading this one, dude.

  • @ckelley8275
    @ckelley8275 11 місяців тому +26

    Great job! Your voice is very calming and engaging.

  • @janetparlato4341
    @janetparlato4341 11 місяців тому +3

    Wonderful narration!

  • @hatchetjack1031
    @hatchetjack1031 5 місяців тому

    Well read! Subtle sound effects. No AI. Well done. 👍

  • @elizabethbose7638
    @elizabethbose7638 11 місяців тому +2

    ive loved him since i was ten...in the 1980's noone cared what kids read. they should. these arent good for kids,.,,anyhow i love your channel sir. read so well.

  • @perrinmirise7011
    @perrinmirise7011 8 місяців тому +4

    So the narrator was the killer

  • @Lazy-Journalist
    @Lazy-Journalist 7 місяців тому +1

    The ending was amazing.😊

  • @merrymaid2890
    @merrymaid2890 Місяць тому

    Oustanding story. Outstanding reading. ❤️

  • @Carmna1129
    @Carmna1129 11 місяців тому +1

    Love this

  • @NidusDigishortstories
    @NidusDigishortstories Місяць тому

    Your voice is so smooth. Wish I could also do that for my videos.

  • @nancyM1313
    @nancyM1313 11 місяців тому +2

    Thank you, very nice💗

  • @Darwinsgirl13
    @Darwinsgirl13 5 днів тому

    You. Sir. Are amazing.

  • @1tarawho
    @1tarawho 10 місяців тому +3

    Stephen King is the Elvis of authors❤. I love his short stories, short and to the point!!

  • @davidfaulkner7805
    @davidfaulkner7805 Місяць тому +1

    Love the ending

  • @tamarabeinlich7353
    @tamarabeinlich7353 10 місяців тому

    Stumbled on your channel after listening to the Appalachian Story Teller. I'm subscribed whatever that means cuz youtube never notifies when something new comes up.

  • @AddinesW
    @AddinesW 8 місяців тому +1

    Great I came across this channel

  • @LordCommanderSpaceAlligator
    @LordCommanderSpaceAlligator 11 місяців тому +3

    The name came from the way the original killer lept over fences and walls to escape unidentified. Not because he "left no footprints". "It was as if he had springs in the heels of his boots."
    Makes quite a bit more sense, does it not?

  • @user-qo9gm4lw1w
    @user-qo9gm4lw1w 3 місяці тому +2

    Smooth velvet nervesooting voice❤😊 7:53

  • @danceswithcomicbooks7733
    @danceswithcomicbooks7733 5 місяців тому

    I read this one years ago. Grest little story.

  • @louisakeen9316
    @louisakeen9316 10 місяців тому

    Nicely read.

  • @kirsten007
    @kirsten007 2 місяці тому +1

    I have to admit something, I can't listen to audiobooks at all. I don't know what happened in this story... But I liked the reading. Good job :)

  • @sharonroller8849
    @sharonroller8849 11 місяців тому +3

    Just found you, loved your reading 😊

  • @ajwinberg
    @ajwinberg 5 місяців тому

    The end was very predictable, but i really loved this story. Tha k you for reading it.

  • @lemonsarenastyaf410
    @lemonsarenastyaf410 8 місяців тому

    spooky i loved it

  • @rorysmith2415
    @rorysmith2415 9 місяців тому

    Interesting story. Merci. Diolch.

  • @bbtinman
    @bbtinman 11 місяців тому

    Goosebumps

  • @scrollingthecomments.4043
    @scrollingthecomments.4043 9 місяців тому

    I knew from the beginning predictable. Very much enjoyed it though. Thankyou. Now onto boogyman 😮

  • @christinebrument6851
    @christinebrument6851 10 місяців тому +1

    Worked it out early on but well narrated.

  • @pattyrobidart8882
    @pattyrobidart8882 9 місяців тому

    Great reading

  • @elizabethbose7638
    @elizabethbose7638 11 місяців тому

  • @niraku321
    @niraku321 8 місяців тому

    "Not on little cat's feet." Best line ever..

  • @rozita3781
    @rozita3781 6 місяців тому

    Wow this voice is magical 🪄🤍

  • @NataliePrskaloStuff
    @NataliePrskaloStuff 2 місяці тому

    I’m beyond appreciative of free audiobooks, but holy crap…I can hear the dry mouth in every sentence and my misophonia is triggered so hard 🤣 why am I like this?! 😭

  • @joanmelnick1704
    @joanmelnick1704 5 місяців тому

    Future stories easily seen in this. 😊

  • @itsnlee
    @itsnlee 5 місяців тому

    This is incredible! Loved the reading, it captured the creepy atmosphere so well.

  • @billybobtexas
    @billybobtexas 21 день тому

    ❤❤❤