I'm A Cinema Usher. We Have Some STRANGE RULES.

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  • @cormoranoimperatore8413
    @cormoranoimperatore8413 3 роки тому +4671

    Rule 12: “There must always be a manager.”
    “HEY LIAM CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PROMOTION!”

    • @alexandermacer5226
      @alexandermacer5226 3 роки тому +228

      The guy wouldn't have lasted 13 years...

    • @cormoranoimperatore8413
      @cormoranoimperatore8413 3 роки тому +144

      @@alexandermacer5226 well that is his problem👀

    • @bioshockbrat9171
      @bioshockbrat9171 3 роки тому +282

      @@alexandermacer5226 - always have an assistant manager so if the manager dies, the assistant becomes the manager by default

    • @captain_dsz6049
      @captain_dsz6049 3 роки тому +123

      Nah the guys name was Shawn not Liam, Liam got eaten by the ducts allegedly

    • @cucckles
      @cucckles 3 роки тому +124

      @@captain_dsz6049 that was in the shadow realm though

  • @jackblack5393
    @jackblack5393 3 роки тому +3924

    "Where do you think they got the costumes?"
    "Sir please do not talk during the screening"

    • @LighthouseHorror
      @LighthouseHorror  3 роки тому +303

      lol

    • @bassblaster162
      @bassblaster162 3 роки тому +215

      Preceded by a super-loud, "SSSHHHHHH!!!" 😄

    • @domeen0gt895
      @domeen0gt895 3 роки тому +22

      @@bassblaster162 Hush?

    • @McCronks_McTwist
      @McCronks_McTwist 3 роки тому +34

      Broooooooo I deadass read this as the scene came on and chills ran down my spine 👻😵

    • @AnimatedTerror
      @AnimatedTerror 3 роки тому +19

      @@domeen0gt895 oh yeah. Except hush is a good monster. We like hush.
      This thing... not so much.

  • @ass_playsmedia7317
    @ass_playsmedia7317 3 роки тому +3040

    This needs to be a movie imagine the atmosphere it would bring after finishing the movie and walking out

  • @rachelledavies307
    @rachelledavies307 Рік тому +1873

    After the warning David gave him about room 3, it was nice to finally hear a story where they follow the rules and not break every single one in an hour 🙈

    • @justdre4m1ng.66
      @justdre4m1ng.66 Рік тому +98

      nah exactly 😭 i saw one where some guy broke a rule and let someone he wasn't supposed to into the room, and then proceeded to break another rule because he didn't look at the time before he called his boss 💀 like bye how did u forget.

    • @jaggirl
      @jaggirl Рік тому +30

      Except that was a rule David broke. Any wonder he was soo adamant about not opening that door.

    • @simona7069
      @simona7069 Рік тому +12

      ​@@jaggirl whats worst than a room full of people dying and you yourself dying? I cant even belive theres something worse than death

    • @ghostking6700
      @ghostking6700 Рік тому

      ​@@simona706934

    • @ChristopheRobyn
      @ChristopheRobyn 10 місяців тому +12

      ​@@simona7069there are things worse than death in my opinion

  • @PolishJohnWick
    @PolishJohnWick 3 роки тому +1718

    The "Rules" is like whole new genre of creepypasta now. This one was unique in most ways to the others. In other ones the protagonist and the viewers get the rules at the start, obviously the protagonist doesn't believe the rules at first, then instantly gets the easiest one and realizes that the rules are real. Protagonist tries to follow them, but fails and is saved by plot armor.
    In this one we can feel the struggle, as we also feel as we were with him all the time because we discover rules as the story goes on and the story quickly follows up. Most "rules" stories goes like this:
    Rule 1, rule 2, rule 3 and rule 4, the story is a mix of all the rules.
    This one goes like: Rule 1 Story 1, rule 2 story 2 , rule 3 story mix of 1+3. A nice change of pace

    • @spaceqwertyy1184
      @spaceqwertyy1184 2 роки тому +70

      i have gotten pretty bored of the stories that just go:
      rule 1, rule 2, rule 3, story, in story person violates rule 4, person looks on back of sheet, rule 4, cliffhanger ending.

    • @jacquelinehoward5445
      @jacquelinehoward5445 2 роки тому +47

      Yeah, I never understood the "typical" formula. This way makes sense to me and follows proper story setup, structure, and plot development. As a result, it's not awkward, I don't forget the weird made-up rules for a weird made-up world, and it just flows. This story was excellent, and I'll be following the author. Also, great narration and voice-acting!

    • @camillej4593
      @camillej4593 2 роки тому +7

      Yes this was a fresh breath of air!!

    • @thepaganapostate3208
      @thepaganapostate3208 2 роки тому +11

      @@jacquelinehoward5445Good thing it's just a story, I would hate if this were true... scary. Still leave's me wanting to know more about these 'entities' and the world they're set in... like, what's up with this theater? Is this the ghost of a theater serial killer or something far worse? I want more. Sequals, prequals, tales from the other side of the entities themselves and their pupose.

    • @Tkara8
      @Tkara8 2 роки тому +8

      I think the best “rules” story is the one about the man in the basement that moves a step every week. It definitely surprised me and wasnt the typical rules story.

  • @wyntersteele1a
    @wyntersteele1a 3 роки тому +2429

    Rule #12 would be broken immediately because I would have burnt a hole in the carpet booking it to the nearest exit.

    • @Mourning2295
      @Mourning2295 3 роки тому +27

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @supahvaporeon
      @supahvaporeon 3 роки тому +159

      David breaking rule 12 killed the entity within room 3.
      David used the book to bind some sort of group of entities to him, and used them to act as an extra life force of some kind. He used them to prolong his life just long enough to drink the liquid from the Lady's Goblet, to get the needed information to contain the rest of the entities in his stead. Turning on all the projectors started room 3's effects obviously.

    • @TrueDetectivePikachu
      @TrueDetectivePikachu 3 роки тому +27

      @@supahvaporeon He didn't, because there's now a replacement

    • @jeffk1722
      @jeffk1722 3 роки тому +57

      @@TrueDetectivePikachu Yeah, I'm pretty sure David's manager did the same thing 13 years ago.

    • @quaelgeist3337
      @quaelgeist3337 3 роки тому +48

      @@jeffk1722 I bet the person david dearly loved was the predecessor

  • @Sam-fj8yj
    @Sam-fj8yj 3 роки тому +1356

    Now I NEED to hear David’s backstory

    • @yourroyalhighness6297
      @yourroyalhighness6297 3 роки тому +50

      YES same.. absolutely

    • @Taro_liam
      @Taro_liam 3 роки тому +116

      It's probably the same story just slighty different. Probably how they follow the rules decides who get's choosen to be the new manager aka die in 13 years lol

    • @_TheRealMilk_
      @_TheRealMilk_ 3 роки тому +17

      Hello, I am the 69th Liker of your comment, And I also Need to hear David's backstory!

    • @greenergrass4060
      @greenergrass4060 3 роки тому +85

      I believe the guy being tortured on the film (rule #4) was actually David's son/closest employee. David was supposed to end his term (Die) 13 years ago but offered up another instead. Now he gathered up his courage and sacrificed himself to save sean

    • @jmpm-tz1so
      @jmpm-tz1so 3 роки тому

      @@_TheRealMilk_ so you are Mr. Nice i see

  • @pay_dro3482
    @pay_dro3482 3 роки тому +7877

    I swear the “rules” type horror story’s are always so good

    • @Wasteland_raider
      @Wasteland_raider 3 роки тому +71

      I agree

    • @armandodeluna9850
      @armandodeluna9850 3 роки тому +54

      I also agree

    • @alme5349
      @alme5349 3 роки тому +122

      Yes, it removes all choice and freedom, you can either follow the rules oe die

    • @AnakinandPadme1231
      @AnakinandPadme1231 3 роки тому +67

      Oh yeah its so good you should listen to the hotel rules

    • @laurakelsey6222
      @laurakelsey6222 3 роки тому +16

      @@AnakinandPadme1231 who’s video is it?

  • @jared8002
    @jared8002 2 роки тому +748

    "How does she know your name?" still gives me chills. This has to be my favorite nosleep story, I come back to listen to it every now and then.

    • @underwoodengineering8503
      @underwoodengineering8503 Рік тому +4

      Are you with time foster

    • @mistywhisp
      @mistywhisp Рік тому +3

      Reminder to listen to it again

    • @UncleEarl97
      @UncleEarl97 Рік тому +7

      Soon as she called him by name I knew that was the signal to NOT break that rule!

    • @gemmahamilton2565
      @gemmahamilton2565 Рік тому +3

      ​@UncleEarl97 same! Listening to it for the first time and notices she'd called him by his name straight away. It's a huge nope 😂

    • @kenolson3064
      @kenolson3064 8 місяців тому +1

      Awesome!

  • @hraefn1821
    @hraefn1821 2 роки тому +138

    Whoever wrote this creepypasta is immensely skilled. It could easily be extended into a full horror novella but would work even better as a horror mini series for the likes of shudder. Amazing stuff. I sincerely hope the author is pursuing a career in horror.
    It even has the perfect formula for a mini series. 12 rules. 1 rule per episode from rules 1-12.

  • @aoi-dorodere4594
    @aoi-dorodere4594 3 роки тому +3641

    “Rule number 4: Don’t look away from the screen.”
    The blind worker: ⚫️👄⚫️

    • @h.plovecraftscat2354
      @h.plovecraftscat2354 3 роки тому +92

      Ooof

    • @etoiledefeu7504
      @etoiledefeu7504 3 роки тому +128

      @@h.plovecraftscat2354 Oh no, not the bloody cat. I only just forgot about it. DAMN YOU LOVECRAFT

    • @somethingofascientist58
      @somethingofascientist58 3 роки тому +108

      Can’t look away from what you never looked at in the first place

    • @yourroyalhighness6297
      @yourroyalhighness6297 3 роки тому +94

      I don't think a blind worker would be hired in the first place lol he can't see if he left his shadow.

    • @BRPJR
      @BRPJR 3 роки тому +40

      As if Rule 4 wasn't scary enough, you're forced to watch a scary scene on top. Smh. With someone behind you.

  • @mistrjt9213
    @mistrjt9213 3 роки тому +663

    His job is stressing me tf out. 💁🏻‍♂️

    • @LighthouseHorror
      @LighthouseHorror  3 роки тому +57

      lol me 2

    • @nightowl5475
      @nightowl5475 4 місяці тому

      Tall Creepy Woman: Would you please drink from my challis?? It has been soooo long.

    • @jolteonrpgplayer2751
      @jolteonrpgplayer2751 4 місяці тому +1

      Honestly, I'm getting stressed out just listening to him follow the rules. My ADHD ass forgets everything, I could never work there

    • @maximillionphillips
      @maximillionphillips Місяць тому

      @@nightowl5475hold up ITS BEEN SO LOOOOONG SENSE I LAST HAVE SEEN MY SO-

  • @AoRArchAngel
    @AoRArchAngel 3 роки тому +3028

    That moment when an hour long story ends and it hasn't felt like an hour.

  • @red.psycho02
    @red.psycho02 2 роки тому +177

    41:09 I didn't think this could get any better, then Shaun did the big brain move of using the vent creature to his advantage. Absolute genius right here.

  • @alexdionisos
    @alexdionisos 2 роки тому +397

    As someone who currently works as a theater usher I love this story. It definitely makes me rethink going in for tommorow's shift.

    • @ratosphere
      @ratosphere 2 роки тому +10

      I'm actually hyped to go to work tomorrow because washing trays sounds a lot easier in comparison

    • @jaggirl
      @jaggirl Рік тому

      I'd hate the evening shift..

    • @polybius8571
      @polybius8571 Рік тому

      Same

    • @whiterabbit75
      @whiterabbit75 Рік тому +4

      I used to work as an usher too, and this one reminded me of several coworkers who claimed they saw or felt a ghost. Also, if one of the screening rooms was closed for maintenance, and someone needed to go in to the pitch black room to check the back exit, it usually fell to me, because no one else would do it. Probably had something to do with me being the only usher who thought to bring a small flashlight to work. XD

  • @EMMCNE
    @EMMCNE 3 роки тому +2062

    this should be made into a movie so when people walk out of the theater everyone’s like 😳

    • @SophiaDianeMartinez
      @SophiaDianeMartinez 3 роки тому +69

      Good names would be “The Rules” or “Listen to the Rules

    • @branpower7608
      @branpower7608 3 роки тому +208

      The movie should only be played in a theater's room 3

    • @kochoushinobu2999
      @kochoushinobu2999 3 роки тому +19

      omg good idea. they should make it happen

    • @greenergrass4060
      @greenergrass4060 3 роки тому +25

      @@SophiaDianeMartinez or Room #3

    • @rustyspoon2211
      @rustyspoon2211 3 роки тому +9

      @@greenergrass4060 I like this one more

  • @PattonsOverseas
    @PattonsOverseas 3 роки тому +754

    Book: "Rule 12- There must always be a manager"
    Me: "Nah, it won't be me..1...2...3 not it"😳

  • @ISLAReaper
    @ISLAReaper 3 роки тому +1505

    I put this on to fall asleep to. Wasn’t expecting it to actually be so good. Damnit

    • @LighthouseHorror
      @LighthouseHorror  3 роки тому +100

      🙂 Yeah that one is awesome!

    • @Chronicler9
      @Chronicler9 3 роки тому +34

      I did the same thing with one called "Midnight Newspaper" if you ever get a chance, definitely check it out. Thing is a frickin MOVIE, and absolutely epic.
      Thank you, Lighthouse Horror, for this read :3 It was a great story and very engaging.

    • @joshuaterry846
      @joshuaterry846 3 роки тому +23

      Glad I'm not the only one that falls asleep to these. Everyone thinks I'm crazy for drifting off to scary stuff

    • @easonmichael2396
      @easonmichael2396 3 роки тому +12

      I fall asleep to horror as well, my family say I won't be able to fall asleep. That is technically true, but mostly because I want to here the end of the story and not because the story is scary.

    • @BurnieCybers
      @BurnieCybers 3 роки тому +3

      @@LighthouseHorror can I have a list for the rules? I could never figure out rule 9.

  • @d.l.a1909
    @d.l.a1909 6 місяців тому +28

    This one is so well written. No twenty minute intro to explain why the character wants this job and how they got it and where they live and what the climate is like. And each rule is subtle enough to fit without being that kind of over dramatic that makes you roll your eyes

  • @Oscar-yp5jr
    @Oscar-yp5jr 3 роки тому +1081

    I got so emotionally attached to David that when he "died" I just felt full emptiness like if my favourite anime/videogame character just died.

    • @SindiSindiM3
      @SindiSindiM3 3 роки тому +46

      Same! I can’t describe how upset I got :(

    • @RE3-Nemesis
      @RE3-Nemesis 2 роки тому +20

      Noooo David:(

    • @algae9308
      @algae9308 2 роки тому +58

      Same. David reminds me of my old manager. He was very nice and hardworking but always seemed really tired and in some kind of pain, whether it be physical or emotional. He was my favorite person to work with. I felt pretty torn when David sacrificed himself.

    • @ecstasyakadarks
      @ecstasyakadarks 2 роки тому +44

      I imagined David as like a silver fox dilf so the ending really hit hard for me 😭💔

    • @Shadowpaw_1618
      @Shadowpaw_1618 2 роки тому +13

      My God.. Same.. I almost cried :(

  • @DinoCultist
    @DinoCultist 3 роки тому +986

    I want a part two now showing Shaun's adventures dealing with everything David had to deal with

  • @slavicgerman5104
    @slavicgerman5104 3 роки тому +764

    AKA the most complicated way to say "You have 13 years left sir."
    Seriously though you did a very good job with this. gained my subscription thats for sure.

    • @LighthouseHorror
      @LighthouseHorror  3 роки тому +43

      Thank you Slavic and welcome to the channel!

    • @olgak4446
      @olgak4446 3 роки тому +9

      Or just make someone else go inside, after all rule 12 says there must always be a manager...

    • @sambibambi5409
      @sambibambi5409 3 роки тому +1

      @@olgak4446 did u respond to the wrong comment or

    • @olgak4446
      @olgak4446 3 роки тому

      @@sambibambi5409 oh damn, yes it looks like I did somehow

    • @yourroyalhighness6297
      @yourroyalhighness6297 3 роки тому +17

      @@olgak4446 I don't think someone would be a better manager than Sean. He was the only one who knows almost everything and has the strongest hold on to sanity. At least that's what it looks like from the story. Other workers must be a little less experienced.

  • @Lemmoxx
    @Lemmoxx 2 роки тому +92

    Wonderful narration. I can't believe I grew soft for David knowing the bloodied flag of death was waving over his head this whole time. You brought him to life in such a way that I couldn't help it. His fate was a soft punch to the gut in an interesting story, so thank you for posting this!

  • @elwoodbirgden342
    @elwoodbirgden342 3 роки тому +76

    This is extremely well written. There are no elements of try-hardism and the way the stories are described are incredible. This sent shivers down my spine.

  • @haillobster7154
    @haillobster7154 3 роки тому +1003

    So... room 3 had a KAREN within.

  • @xinlux7715
    @xinlux7715 3 роки тому +490

    "There must *always* be a manager."
    I'm going to go sit in silence and let my poor brain process all of this.

    • @LighthouseHorror
      @LighthouseHorror  3 роки тому +59

      lol that made me laugh

    • @brianreaver
      @brianreaver 2 роки тому +22

      There must always be a manager, the manager must always have a cinema. Hmmm...ok that quote didn't transfer over too well

    • @thomascook1256
      @thomascook1256 2 роки тому +44

      Rule 12. I don’t recall Sean having to make any deals himself. Step away and let the Cinema hire a new manager 😂

    • @karamelaa27
      @karamelaa27 2 роки тому +51

      @@thomascook1256 im guessing that due to guilt and responsibilities that he believes is his now due to david's sacrifice, i would guess that he'd step up to be the new manager and so history would repeat itself

    • @Doejrk
      @Doejrk 2 роки тому +1

      I don’t get the story bruh I think I missed something

  • @novaphonix8284
    @novaphonix8284 3 роки тому +361

    Now this was a creepypasta, I was engrossed in the story from beginning to end. I would love to see this story turned into a short story series.

  • @DyxoXinoro
    @DyxoXinoro 2 роки тому +177

    I'm so used to my own style of horror writing that I imagined the rule 8 story while protag was totally steel faced, and it became unintentionally super funny.
    "Please, I can't go back!"
    "Nope, down you go. Them's the rules."

  • @rimurutempest4945
    @rimurutempest4945 3 роки тому +107

    You have got to be one of the best horror story tellers on youtube. I love how much character and expression you give these stories, I'm so tired of the same old droning voices that is the norm in these types of videos, and you're a breath of fresh air!

  • @fku952
    @fku952 3 роки тому +545

    You’re awesome for not cramming ads at all in this whole story thanks

    • @LighthouseHorror
      @LighthouseHorror  3 роки тому +66

      I appreciate that!

    • @Gloomdrake
      @Gloomdrake 3 роки тому +17

      UA-cam will find a way to ruin it eventually

    • @janedoex1398
      @janedoex1398 2 роки тому +5

      @@Gloomdrake No, then - and until then we will be 500 k - we will scream the whole effing building down and I'll shattter the windows screaming
      (Oh yes Ican scream like a dozen banshees - if I'm really angry !)
      I am so broke and too sick to work atm, but I swear I'll find a way to work and sell stuff I don't need, until I can buy a plane ticket wherever their nearest HQ is.

    • @dakotawilson7257
      @dakotawilson7257 2 роки тому +12

      @@janedoex1398 what the hell are you talking about?

    • @SamuelHasTakenTheLifeOfAMan
      @SamuelHasTakenTheLifeOfAMan 2 роки тому

      There was an ad.

  • @Knopfrog
    @Knopfrog 3 роки тому +631

    Here are the rules in order
    ⚠️spoilers⚠️
    1. Don’t open room #3 while a movie is in play. No matter what.
    2. Notify manager if you see a character in costume luring children to a location alone.
    3. Don’t allow a man with a tattoo on his cheek to take any thing from lost and found.
    4. If the lights go out while cleaning a room, immediately sit down in a seat and don’t look away from the screen. Even if you are tempted.
    5. If everyone in a room stares at you in a theatre without blinking, leave room and notify manager immediately.
    6. If a customer hears a noise in the vents, take the box in the garbage room, open it and place it in the middle of the vents. Leave immediately.
    7. If you notice shadows being out of sync with your surroundings, return to the last room you’ve been to. Alone. Close the door and open it.
    8. If a trash bag starts to move and talk, don’t open it. Dumpy it down the trash Shute.
    9. If a smartly dressed man walks out of room #3 while still in play and asks for the manager, lead him to the manager.
    10. Don’t open the black leather book that appears around the theatre .
    11. Don’t accept the drink from the lady in the black dress.
    12. There must always be a manager.

  • @filipeamado5077
    @filipeamado5077 3 роки тому +1788

    Plot twist: Two men in suits arrive. They say:
    Hello. We are from the SCP Foundation. We would like to see The Rules.

    • @adrianramsey6932
      @adrianramsey6932 3 роки тому +187

      Honestly, the second he started talking about the unusual stuff, I instantly started mentally writing the SCP guide for The Rule-Bound Cinema.

    • @jasongray9099
      @jasongray9099 3 роки тому +77

      Sounds like containment Protocols already

    • @basthe90sman97
      @basthe90sman97 3 роки тому +41

      I think something in the room 3 must be contained during the movie duration at all cost

    • @CoryBroDinomitegamer
      @CoryBroDinomitegamer 3 роки тому +46

      They would most likely seal off the location and make it an onsite containment.

    • @filipeamado5077
      @filipeamado5077 3 роки тому +13

      @@CoryBroDinomitegamer Yeah, I can see it happening

  • @silentshadow3894
    @silentshadow3894 2 роки тому +69

    Dude this is a scary story for sure but despite how much more terrifying it would be I would totally watch a movie based on this.

  • @Hamboining
    @Hamboining 3 роки тому +20

    Ah yes, definitely should be listing to this right now...as I'm cleaning empty theaters, no possible way this coul-

  • @stevennorthcut9860
    @stevennorthcut9860 3 роки тому +735

    This tale is top notch ...10 out of 10. Very entertaining. Grrrreat imagination 2 the author. And always a grrrreat delivery. Gratsi''''

  • @quycksylver4822
    @quycksylver4822 3 роки тому +543

    Hoo boy.... If I was Sean, I think my first (and last) act as manager would be to promote someone else and then get the hell outta Dodge.

    • @LighthouseHorror
      @LighthouseHorror  3 роки тому +40

      lol 🙂

    • @kimberliemessinger5935
      @kimberliemessinger5935 3 роки тому +34

      I don't think he has a choice.....maybe he has to take the job....I doubt the theater would allow anyone else to step up

    • @stevepalpatine2828
      @stevepalpatine2828 3 роки тому +8

      I would "accidentally" burn the place to the ground...

    • @dazedandconfused5711
      @dazedandconfused5711 3 роки тому +9

      @@stevepalpatine2828 Wouldn't that burn down the door to room 3?

    • @theblackswan723
      @theblackswan723 3 роки тому +6

      Room 3: *me just randomly kicks down the door* OI! SHADDUP.

  • @jonathanmeyer9753
    @jonathanmeyer9753 3 роки тому +398

    True story: I worked in a cinema for over two years and we had one rule like these. While the rule was unwritten no one ever broke it. NEVER go into theater 10 alone. My fellow ushers and I went in that room in trios once and saw... something. We still don’t know what it was or how it disappeared the way it did. But no one ever went in that theater alone... ever.

    • @TheTriangle444
      @TheTriangle444 3 роки тому +27

      Probably your minds tricked itself to fueling its own existence

    • @stevepalpatine2828
      @stevepalpatine2828 3 роки тому +25

      Saw what?
      What did you see?
      Come on man you can't blue ball us like that...

    • @jonathanmeyer9753
      @jonathanmeyer9753 3 роки тому +47

      @@stevepalpatine2828 lol. We’re not sure what it really was but at first we thought it was a customer as a movie had just ended. Problem was no tickets had been sold for that showing and aside from the emergency exit which sets off alarms, there is only one door out of that theater. The door we were all gathered at. We waited outside the theater for 15 minutes but no one came out. Eventually we went back inside and no one was there.

    • @stevepalpatine2828
      @stevepalpatine2828 3 роки тому +23

      @@jonathanmeyer9753 Yeah... that's got bad vibes all over it, don't think I'd want to be around by my self after closing time... just in case.

    • @theblackswan723
      @theblackswan723 3 роки тому +10

      I would’ve gone in alone. Out of curiosity

  • @aricarou4333
    @aricarou4333 2 роки тому +46

    "Don't look away from the screen"
    My ADHD: 👁️👄👁️
    Edit: this has got to be one of my favorite creepypastas, it left me empty in the good kind of way, I need more

    • @jetpackjoyridegamer
      @jetpackjoyridegamer Рік тому +1

      DAMMMM I GONNA DO THE SAME THING WITH MY UPGRADED SEVERE ADHD! 🦃🦃

  • @averageknifeenjoyer3108
    @averageknifeenjoyer3108 2 роки тому +21

    bro whoever did this voiceover hella talented, played every character perfectly and read for an hour with no vocal inconsistencies switching between said characters

  • @0791735448
    @0791735448 Рік тому +96

    This would do good as a 12 part Netflix Limited Series. Each episode around a rule.

  • @Mushezable
    @Mushezable 3 роки тому +746

    "Crowds of people coming for Rise of Skywalker" Immersion ruined lol.

    • @rinktheredlink9317
      @rinktheredlink9317 3 роки тому +31

      Its sad cause its true

    • @emilyvillamil
      @emilyvillamil 3 роки тому +49

      Technically he did not say how big the crowds were and also it could be on the premiere. So immersion not ruined. ;)

    • @Enixon869
      @Enixon869 3 роки тому +22

      *laughs in over a billion dollars in box office sales*

    • @SOBEKCrocodileGod
      @SOBEKCrocodileGod 3 роки тому +26

      I mean, it’s Star Wars. Even bad Star Wars movies draw huge crowds

    • @VChong1991
      @VChong1991 3 роки тому +11

      @@SOBEKCrocodileGod people went watch to just to criticize the movie for views lol

  • @ennoidyam
    @ennoidyam 3 роки тому +456

    *Moral of The Story* :
    Stay in school kids or haunted theaters will be the only jobs you can get.

    • @RE3-Nemesis
      @RE3-Nemesis 2 роки тому +10

      Indeed

    • @bobbyslapin8099
      @bobbyslapin8099 Рік тому +3

      I wanna be in the rule 4 video (not really, don't wanna jinx it and go there somehow so adding this)

  • @yourroyalhighness6297
    @yourroyalhighness6297 3 роки тому +102

    this story is much better than other rules stories because he had the option to call the manager. And the manager wasn't the villain or mastermind of the evil rules, but just the "safety keeper" or "guardian" of them. I LOVE THIS.

  • @Palladian-1881
    @Palladian-1881 Рік тому +11

    This is a particularly great Rules story. The protag is generally smart and doesn't go around breaking all the rules, and the timeline is spread out enough that encountering each rule scenario seems organic and natural.

  • @Thejoobster
    @Thejoobster 2 роки тому +19

    My favorite rules pasta so far. You did an excellent job narrating it!

  • @dereks_island
    @dereks_island 3 роки тому +388

    I want to be bluntly honest. You're without a doubt, one of the absolute masters of reading stories. I swear your stories are read just like if I was in the situations, how it would go in my mind. I can only think of one reader I would put equal to it greater than you. The stories are unique. The inflection in which you read is amazing. And you just seem to have when to say what and how to say it when it's time. Absolutely my pleasure to lucky enough to get to enjoy your work. Thank you so much

    • @LighthouseHorror
      @LighthouseHorror  3 роки тому +28

      That comment made my day Derek! Thank you so much!!

    • @dereks_island
      @dereks_island 3 роки тому +9

      @@LighthouseHorror I can tell you my wife doesn't like the creepy stories etc. She heard he listening to one and done then I'm out allowed to watch until she's gone with me as well

    • @alexbeerune
      @alexbeerune 3 роки тому

      @@dereks_island jesus christ dude go back to english class

    • @alexbeerune
      @alexbeerune 3 роки тому

      @@dereks_island i had a stroke reading this

    • @dereks_island
      @dereks_island 3 роки тому +2

      @@alexbeerune next time try harder at the stroke so i don't need to come back again

  • @nnekaotika5635
    @nnekaotika5635 3 роки тому +480

    This was so good. I wonder what he will accomplish in the 13 years he has. Who owns the theatre? So many questions

    • @LighthouseHorror
      @LighthouseHorror  3 роки тому +80

      Me too! I didn't want this one to end : )

    • @nnekaotika5635
      @nnekaotika5635 3 роки тому +34

      @@LighthouseHorror I hope there is a part 2

    • @wyntersteele1a
      @wyntersteele1a 3 роки тому +50

      Maybe he will be able to come up with a way to permanently contain the darkness within. Also, will he be expected to make the same sacrifice since only 13 years were bought?

    • @mebii3830
      @mebii3830 3 роки тому +35

      It might be the person that David said to call if he was gone for too long with that stranger danger rule

  • @spaycejunkiie5650
    @spaycejunkiie5650 3 роки тому +294

    i have a love/hate relationship with the hour+ long stories because i get attached to the characters & don't want it to end.

  • @dragex6582
    @dragex6582 Рік тому +12

    This here is PROBABLY one of my most favorite "Rules" stories. I've listened to it maybe half a dozen times now. And I keep coming back haha

  • @mattl9972
    @mattl9972 3 роки тому +14

    This is scary but intriguing
    And would kinda want to see an anime about it and a backstory on David

  • @jones8041
    @jones8041 3 роки тому +172

    That book would make a great TV-show. Hidden rules coming up when you think the show is done. Bravo, writer.

    • @SophiaDianeMartinez
      @SophiaDianeMartinez 3 роки тому +3

      Yes this would be a great Tv-show, a good name would be “The Rules” or “Listen to the Rules”

    • @Ken-ru6or
      @Ken-ru6or 3 роки тому

      @@SophiaDianeMartinez lmao

    • @daileygaming9488
      @daileygaming9488 3 роки тому +1

      @@SophiaDianeMartinez Honestly, just 13 for the number of years, or rule 1. Maybe something more interesting? i cant come up with it rn, but i yea :p

  • @Krispy-Klips
    @Krispy-Klips 3 роки тому +526

    I love david, he may have been a cause for a few deaths, but he is so serious and chill.
    Edit: i just finished the video, and I'm broken, David's sacrifice made me so sad.

  • @jessicaventura8882
    @jessicaventura8882 3 роки тому +388

    I’m so sad poor David :( but this definitely kept me glued to my seat wanting to hear it till the end! So Good! It would be great to hear a part 2 of this story to see if room 3 can finally be dealt with once and for all!

  • @thecrimsondragon2379
    @thecrimsondragon2379 2 роки тому +21

    This is one of the best rules story I have ever heard. Godspeed my man

  • @McCammalot
    @McCammalot 2 роки тому +13

    This might be the first creepypasta I have unequivocally loved. Perfect narration, perfect story structure, horror with heart.

  • @insomniaxe
    @insomniaxe 3 роки тому +300

    ⚠️SPOILER WARNING⚠️ :
    I hate the fact that I got so emotionally attached to David, and when he died I teared tf up. Like- I haven’t gotten emotionally attached to a character like this in so long, and a character death has only made me tear up like four times. WHEN DAVID DIED I WAS IN SHAMBLES BRO HOW DID YOU DO THIS SO WELL-

    • @nayeonranghae
      @nayeonranghae 3 роки тому +19

      Spoilers but ikr, ik i was gonna be sad even at the start

    • @porkypuff5884
      @porkypuff5884 3 роки тому +5

      I'd recommend reading more, you'd get addicted lmao

    • @yourroyalhighness6297
      @yourroyalhighness6297 3 роки тому +9

      I just commented the same thought 😭😭😭 I HOPE THEY MAKE A PART 2 AND MAKE DAVID COME BACK TO LIFE jk

    • @Clammychow
      @Clammychow 3 роки тому +7

      Lmao i was barely paying attention to the story at first and had it on in the background but by the end i got super attached as well. like how did this happen lmfao

    • @kittykat3844
      @kittykat3844 3 роки тому +5

      I- damn the spoilers lmfao. Guess it's my fault for reading comments haha

  • @acid_tongue_4315
    @acid_tongue_4315 3 роки тому +243

    Voice acting is on point, he has one of those voices in all honestly. He should 100% go into voice acting if not in the industry already, his voice is just that distinct.

    • @norapaquette1057
      @norapaquette1057 3 роки тому +8

      He is extremely talented,But as for voice acting, what on earth is he doing now?Seriously would you want to lose him? I do not!. SHHHHH.TeeHee.

    • @teddydog6229
      @teddydog6229 3 роки тому +6

      I agree. I would buy baby food from LH and don’t even have a baby.

    • @norapaquette1057
      @norapaquette1057 3 роки тому +5

      You 're funny.Oh how about this?He could sell me a bag of sand in the desert

    • @janedoex1398
      @janedoex1398 3 роки тому +2

      @@teddydog6229LOL....but seriously some of the fruit purrees are quite good - especially when you are sick and have no appetite and problems keeping solid food down, or had tooth extractions or other stomach/ digestive problems . Even the vegetable mixes are ok if you add a bit salt.

    • @flappy7373
      @flappy7373 3 роки тому +1

      @@janedoex1398 huh.. I just had a tooth extracted, so this is good to know :x

  • @mistrjt9213
    @mistrjt9213 3 роки тому +367

    How much is a “manager’s salary” at a small town theater? I’m guessing 30-40k. Yeah, not worth it.

    • @LighthouseHorror
      @LighthouseHorror  3 роки тому +37

      lol agreed hah!

    • @christopherrobin3763
      @christopherrobin3763 3 роки тому +16

      Try 25 to 30k🤣

    • @aerynstormcrow
      @aerynstormcrow 3 роки тому +26

      Idk. For me it’s be about keeping people safe. Stressful, yes. But it’s like police, firemen, or military service. You do it to protect people, not for the money.

    • @hansorsic7387
      @hansorsic7387 3 роки тому +27

      @@aerynstormcrow volunteer firefighter: you guys are getting paid?

    • @aerynstormcrow
      @aerynstormcrow 3 роки тому +6

      @@hansorsic7387 ok. Kinda hard to tell from the way you wrote it. Lol.

  • @freakinnuclearfantasy2511
    @freakinnuclearfantasy2511 10 місяців тому +2

    This concept needs to be a movie. So super creative

  • @tjsquatch9749
    @tjsquatch9749 8 місяців тому +5

    This one actually succeeded in giving me the creeps. That’s not an easy task idk why it got to me more than most. It’s very well written good work in this story and as always the narration was fantastic

  • @akhmedackbar
    @akhmedackbar 3 роки тому +110

    Sounds like the guy who would eventually replace Shaun will watch the same film from Rule #4, and the guy bound on the chair will be David.

    • @Vortexbatt
      @Vortexbatt 2 роки тому +8

      NO STOP THAT WOULD MAKE ME SO SAD

    • @Sewibl
      @Sewibl Рік тому +4

      NOOOO WHY

    • @donutholebandit6212
      @donutholebandit6212 Рік тому +1

      Oooh that would be a sick dot to connect!

    • @mejamesme1
      @mejamesme1 Рік тому

      @@donutholebandit6212 the new manager happens to be walking out of a room when the lights go off. Dreading the mocking of the moster in the back row, watching his old boss being **** tell his demise. alll while trying not to interact with it. being forced to cope with booz tell one day he gets to use to it and overlooks something simple. something that will scare him for life.

  • @mileskimasktheslumpgod
    @mileskimasktheslumpgod 3 роки тому +83

    i always underestimate these stories, but MAN is this one absolutely phenomenal. the rule involving the crowd full of people smiling and watching shaun, and speaking in sync was SO scary to me and i LOVE IT
    props to the author, beautifully horrifying story

  • @cosmicchaos6328
    @cosmicchaos6328 3 роки тому +392

    Would have quit right after experiencing just one of the rules, no amount of money could keep me there. And me and the manager would have a fist fight if he thought he was giving me that job.

    • @Wasteland_raider
      @Wasteland_raider 3 роки тому +19

      I'd stay for 200 dollars an hour

    • @NobodyLikesThePlasticBear
      @NobodyLikesThePlasticBear 3 роки тому +18

      after working as an usher at a normal theater for minimum wage, i'd do this job for $15. it'd probably be better, tbh.

    • @jakofthefrost
      @jakofthefrost 3 роки тому +33

      Yeah, if I survived rule 4 I would have walked tf out after that. Left and never went to another cinema again.

    • @dr.enoufsgametime1419
      @dr.enoufsgametime1419 3 роки тому +21

      Honestly after about a year everything would be pretty boring. I would even prepare for most things ahead of time. Lights just went out while I was cleaning the cinema? Well light up a cigarette and pull out the chilled beer that I brought and sit through the whole thing, begin complaining about the cinematography being shitty. Then shush the guy that keeps talking about how great the actor is.

    • @cosmicchaos6328
      @cosmicchaos6328 3 роки тому +11

      @@dr.enoufsgametime1419 I see, you would take the badass route. That would be a pretty good story.

  • @NetherTak
    @NetherTak Рік тому +3

    this has been by FAR the best "rules" horror story I've ever seen. Thank you for showing this one, and I wish you a good day! :D

  • @grimiskitty1120
    @grimiskitty1120 3 роки тому +4

    I've subscribed, I was so into the story I forgot it wasn't real from start to finish, listening in one go. 10/10 would be spooped again

  • @kevin6988
    @kevin6988 3 роки тому +189

    I love how he pronounces “Room” like “Rum” 😂

    • @SophiaDianeMartinez
      @SophiaDianeMartinez 3 роки тому

      Same

    • @Zertruth
      @Zertruth 3 роки тому +3

      It's inconsistent though. And not how that word is pronounced. Great story, but that one word took me out of the narrative every time.

    • @anandabliss9997
      @anandabliss9997 3 роки тому +1

      I’ve only heard room, rum is just a subliminal to make someone want to drink.

    • @thanhool
      @thanhool 3 роки тому +5

      Red...rum

    • @chariotwheel
      @chariotwheel 3 роки тому +3

      Hey! That’s how I pronounce room too, I didn’t even realize he was doing it. I wonder if it’s regional.

  • @yourroyalhighness6297
    @yourroyalhighness6297 3 роки тому +75

    NOW I KNOW WHY THIS IS MY FAVORITE CREEPYPASTA.
    It didn't just give me chills, dread, and anxiety. It also managed to make me feel many emotions at once, sadness, chills, relief, confusion, worry, longing... it was heart-wrenching too. :< I hope the author makes part 2 and a prequel too, like a backstory to David's life.

  • @x0x0BRANDYYBABYYx0x0
    @x0x0BRANDYYBABYYx0x0 3 роки тому +198

    This needs to be made into a movie. Best Creepypasta I’ve ever heard.

    • @SindiSindiM3
      @SindiSindiM3 3 роки тому +5

      Ikr?? I keep coming back to it, it’s so great!

    • @tll710
      @tll710 2 роки тому +8

      I know its rly good but
      Its so different from other horror movies
      I dont think any company would take that big of a risk

    • @blackrose30333
      @blackrose30333 2 роки тому +3

      I thought the vampire motel story was great with the twist and one last night about the serial killer grandpa was awesome too. Chills!

    • @jaggirl
      @jaggirl Рік тому

      Twilight zone type of series.

  • @manditoemya8478
    @manditoemya8478 Рік тому +9

    What a great and eerie story. I really liked David as well as Shawn. Thx for always making the stories you read sound so special, your great at reading stories.

  • @GSZ28
    @GSZ28 Рік тому +3

    This was the first story I've listened from your channel that got me on that vibe " this guy is a good story teller. I need more!"
    I was already a subscriber, this one made me a fan.

  • @ashtonbyrd3686
    @ashtonbyrd3686 3 роки тому +112

    The story was pretty interesting and it was pretty sad too. Perfect narration your voice sounds very light but also very audible!

  • @ng.uyeen_
    @ng.uyeen_ 3 роки тому +141

    Oh my this is such an excellent story. I was so thrilled and the ending was so unexpected. I love your voice. Thank you so much for this wonderful story.

  • @DaddyYP381
    @DaddyYP381 3 роки тому +122

    “There must always be a manager”
    Well good luck with that, bye

    • @LighthouseHorror
      @LighthouseHorror  3 роки тому +12

      Lol whaaaaaaaat! You wouldn't stay? Think of all the good stories 😀

    • @stluke4655
      @stluke4655 3 роки тому +3

      @@LighthouseHorror o
      I would stay

    • @tll710
      @tll710 2 роки тому

      @@stluke4655 if i can just sit in my room make other people do the creepy stuff and kill random people every 13 years then yes

  • @adrianghandtchi1562
    @adrianghandtchi1562 2 роки тому +6

    This was frightening since it left certain things to my imagination, you kick ass with your narrating and story writing. Keep it up!

  • @TheMightyMidge21
    @TheMightyMidge21 2 роки тому +4

    You do incredible work. Must be said. From picking the stories, to narrating them, to not raming ads in everywhere. Contented sigh 😌

  • @ericexp497
    @ericexp497 3 роки тому +61

    I feel for Dave man. Dude has suffered soo much 15 years. Rip

  • @meg2249
    @meg2249 3 роки тому +79

    The horrible part of me was like ‘Oh boy! Our buddy got a promotion!’ at the end. Overall this is one of the better ‘rules’ story I have heard in a while.

  • @lavenderotaku2481
    @lavenderotaku2481 3 роки тому +424

    Story: Room full of possessed people, cocky entity wanting a “price” to be paid.
    Me: Bill?? Mister Cypher?! Is that you???

    • @YUN6_V3NUZ
      @YUN6_V3NUZ 3 роки тому +6

      irrelevant.
      would you like for me to show you the door, miss? 🚪

    • @AspartameAngel
      @AspartameAngel 3 роки тому +17

      @@YUN6_V3NUZ how is it irrelevant to make an accurate reference that is correlated to the storyline?

    • @AspartameAngel
      @AspartameAngel 3 роки тому +6

      @Aleksa Kole I’m, like, 99.99999999998% sure bill is an asexual-

    • @smileyp4535
      @smileyp4535 3 роки тому +5

      @Aleksa Kole ew, youtube isn't the place for this. Idc what you do or what your into just don't do it here

    • @janedoex1398
      @janedoex1398 3 роки тому +3

      @@smileyp4535 Then make sure you only get child proof content.
      Freedom of speech.

  • @crowdpleasa4495
    @crowdpleasa4495 Рік тому +5

    That 'there must always be a manager' bit was pretty obvious. Will there be a sequel to this to explain everything??

  • @bradpollard444
    @bradpollard444 2 роки тому +3

    You've become one of my favorite narrators Lighthouse. Please keep making your videos man! Most other Creepy Pasta channels I only use to fall asleep but with yours I enjoy hearing even during my waking hours.

  • @tiandi5585
    @tiandi5585 3 роки тому +78

    Damn, dude really hit him with the "may I speak to your manager" and it had deadly consequences.

  • @20s-w5u
    @20s-w5u 3 роки тому +83

    These daily uploads are getting me through this lockdown quite nicely thank you Lighthouse

    • @janedoex1398
      @janedoex1398 3 роки тому

      Yes me too ! Such a live saver....or sanity keeper.....

  • @echohoover5820
    @echohoover5820 3 роки тому +55

    It took me quite a few minutes to figure out that you didn't experience this, as this is the first video I've seen of yours but you're just so good at reading the story, I love it!

  • @MissMillieEllie
    @MissMillieEllie 2 роки тому +4

    Ahh, I wish someone would make this in to a TV-show series! I honestly feel all the tension and weird looking stuff would work amazingly well as visual story, too. Loved it!

  • @Oakpaw
    @Oakpaw Рік тому +13

    I got this recommended after watching countless "Karen" stories from Reddit on YT... Never would I've thought "I wish to speak to the manager" could turn into a real sentence in a horror story, lol
    Absolutely phenomenal storytelling!

  • @abyssalcorgi2627
    @abyssalcorgi2627 3 роки тому +47

    You're an amazing narrator. The way you switch between voices for the characters is superb. I'm a big fan good job!

    • @LighthouseHorror
      @LighthouseHorror  3 роки тому +3

      Wow, thank you Justin! Thanks for the support and encouragement!

  • @FatalisLOVER
    @FatalisLOVER 3 роки тому +35

    I really enjoy the "rule/list of rules" creepypastas that have more story behind them rather than just listing off the "rules". Great conviction with your narrating! I'm prolly gonna be binging listening to your stuff, now. :')

  • @drewschaeffer4265
    @drewschaeffer4265 3 роки тому +51

    This is probably the best “rules” story I’ve heard, and your narration is absolutely top notch! I’ve listened to it at least 10 times and will definitely listen to it again in the future!

  • @Snakepit_Media
    @Snakepit_Media Рік тому +2

    This is one of my favorite creepypasta tropes

  • @11Legorex
    @11Legorex Рік тому +3

    This has got to be my favorite of yours so far, probably the best creepy pasta readings I’ve ever heard

  • @claireslater6243
    @claireslater6243 3 роки тому +90

    Rule number 12, There must always be a guardian at the gates of Hell

  • @navigatorofnone
    @navigatorofnone 3 роки тому +49

    What an eerily hitchcockian tale, masterfully narrated by a fitting voice. 👏👏👏👏 everything about this blends perfectly.

  • @brandoncobb4646
    @brandoncobb4646 3 роки тому +69

    In 4 years, I've only liked about 5 creepypasta narrirator's voices and this video's on par with them.
    I'll check your other stuff out, too!

    • @LighthouseHorror
      @LighthouseHorror  3 роки тому +6

      I appreciate that Brandon! Welcome to the channel!

    • @erissy3601
      @erissy3601 3 роки тому +2

      What was the other 4

    • @andreinita8765
      @andreinita8765 Рік тому +1

      What was the 4

    • @brandoncobb4646
      @brandoncobb4646 Рік тому

      @@andreinita8765 first, MrCreepyPasta the king of comedy, with his 'Tales From The Gas-Station' mega-hit.
      Then, I found Natures Temper, who is king of accents and is basically Jesus. Then, I found The Dark Sominum/ Rominex, who is king of music/ effects, is basically NIN's Trent Reznor and his badass girlfriend!
      Last is CreepsMcPasta who was actual 2'nd and he's the king of sleep. His monotone brittish voice is ideal for falling asleep to some audio and his stories can get pretty messed up, because he's self described as apathetic.

    • @brandoncobb4646
      @brandoncobb4646 Рік тому

      @@erissy3601 Mrcreepypasta, Creepsmcpasta, Naturestemper, Thedarksominem/ Rominex
      Check the thread for details!

  • @emotionalrabbit531
    @emotionalrabbit531 Рік тому +1

    I'm addicted to this channel.
    I started yesterday around midnight, and I'm loving it.
    I listen to sleep with my earpiece on as well.

  • @2of3rats
    @2of3rats 3 роки тому +2

    This is the best paranormal story I've ever heard. Pls narrate more rules stories like this one !!

  • @bassblaster162
    @bassblaster162 3 роки тому +71

    I'm usually not a fan of the "rules" vids, but this was good. David needs to call the Ghostbusters!

  • @thisguy356
    @thisguy356 3 роки тому +25

    That was absolutely incredible from the story to the delivery, I was petrified in my bed the whole time but simply too hooked to stop ! Thank you sir

  • @fafnir97
    @fafnir97 3 роки тому +16

    I wasn't into the last two stories, but this is exactly the kind of story I come here for. Compelling from beginning to end. Didn't even realize it was an hour long, and when it was over it felt like mere minutes passed. Need more stories like this.

  • @neutralclownpose3928
    @neutralclownpose3928 2 роки тому +3

    Imagine wanting to piss while watching a movie in room 3.
    You leave and the workers look terrified and don't let you go back to finish the movie lmao.

  • @humanconsumer2864
    @humanconsumer2864 2 роки тому +9

    start laughing happily at the torture scene to establish dominance to the demon thing