Matt Dymerski is one of my favourite writers. Psychosis, the Portal in the forest series, a shattered life are nothing short of masterclass and among my all-time favourite narrations you did. Speaking of, will you ever continue the portal in the forest or narrate "The Asylum"?
This story is amazing for ppl who deal with anxiety and social issues and your voice conveys the uncertainty we all feel within ourselves let alone interacting with the rest of the world
Everyone has anxiety, uncertainty, and self-doubt. Some people are just better at hiding it from themselves and others, or controlling it. If you experience a lot of anxiety and lack of confidence, then you have the advantage of getting lots of opportunities to practice overcoming it. Everyone else is just as dumb and unsure of themselves as you or I, even the prettiest and most charming individuals have self-esteem issues and do embarrassing things. Nobody will ever be a fraction of a degree as critical or judgmental of you, as you are of yourself. You are human just like I am, just like your biggest crush, just like your greatest hero. It's the awkward and silly things you hate about yourself, that make you the most beautiful and interesting to others. I forgive you for being strange and unique in your own ways, just as I hope you can forgive me for being strange and unique in my own ways, and I hope that you can forgive yourself and learn to love the wild and crazy parts of yourself that make you beautiful and special. You only have to love your imperfections, to be perfect just the way you are.
yeah I've actually had experiences kind of like this, albeit less severe. Having chronic anxiety, bipolar disorder, and a sleep disorder that causes hallucinations all at once sure is fun EDIT: fuck, this story is actually even more relatable than I thought, like I've literally *had* these experiences where I was experiencing something really weird that I thought had to be in my head, but then other people acted like they could see it too?? It's messed up
Its cosmic horror, but personal. The moon is the closest other thing to earth, we can see it with our naked eyes, yet it is so incomprehensibly far away. Something happening to it is more personal than some far flung world or alternate dimension, but still too far to cause immediately noticable affects on earth itself.
Well the moon is quite odd, it's made out of a similar but uniform surface material that doesn't match with Earth and contradicts the leading theory it came from Earth, its sits at the perfect distance between the Earth and the Sun to create an eclipse, from scans of its surface we can tell for some reason all craters stop at a uniform depth, implying there's a harder shell like layer below, yet crash tests indicate the moon might be hollow or full of caves like a sponge, as the cherry on top there are also legends or "creation myths" if you will that discuss "day the moon arrived" which detail the Earth having calm seas and dark skies before the moon came and churned and heaved the Earth.
I bet you, there isnt another creator out here with this much community support. We really do love how you bring these stories alive for us. I hope you’re doing wonderful.
The intricate tie between rock/metalhead rebellion culture and the overarching concept of ultimate control & seeds of distrust is an absolutely brilliant use of themes. This writer does good work!
I have paranoid schizophrenia I deal with this memory and fantasy blending or dreams blending with memory so the way the author portrayed his mental turmoil was perfect this is a great story and it shines a bright light on how mental illness makes you second guess everything in your life the simplest things make you question your sanity.
That sounds really difficult to deal with. Maybe you could incorporate some of your own experiences into a story if youre at all inclined toward writing
@@MatthewMorgan3030 I am not a licensed physician but I can tell you that is how it started for me back when I was 14 years old I am on medication nowadays so It isn’t much of an issue but it’s more or less like your current situation, now that I'm medicated I have a lot of Deja Vu moments, but I can still separate my reality from my imagination or dreams. But it is normal for this to happen, it's only a problem when you come to believe that the amalgamation of dreams and fantasies, connects to your waking world.
@@speakevermore I have written two short stories but I think they may be too morbid to share with the masses I don't want to create a space of negativity or depression because I let it out.
So True, I’ve been a fan since back when he was only on R/NoSleep…. Before they kicked him off…….. He is one of the lead lore writers for the game Path of Exile now. It is to Diablo what Pathfinder is to D&D… not my kind of game, and I’m sad to see he is writing horror a lot less. It the man seems happy, so that’s all that matters.
Matt Dymerski is well known for writing one of the most famous stories of all time “Psychosis.” You should check it out when you have a chance, DarkSomnium made a narration of it here on UA-cam!
That creepypasta should have a spiritual successor, I recommend taking the Apollo 20 Hoax which can be found on the Why Files and given a solid ending.
Wow I really like this one Somnium. The fact that I couldn’t tell if what was happening was really happening drew me in deeper! I hope to hear more from this universe.
I'm a paranoid schizophrenic. And these types of stories make me so... happy? Ig. It's just that we dont get much visibility that isnt "Crazy killer." It actually means a Lot to me that you do stories like these. One of my all time faves is "I spent [X hours] in complete isolation" We dont get representation often and I just... Feel a bit seen. Thank you for doing these types of stories.
It's weird how social anxiety is something that gets worse the more experience interaction, it's weird how hearing how he sounds because it sounds oddly familiar. How you manage to find such high quality stories and deliver them like VERY few could hope to. Ty as always. It's more appreciated than u may know.
this story is by the same author as ‘someone has been standing outside my house for a year’? :0 honestly that one was my absolute favorite. no wonder this one also really intrigued me! these stories always help me to calm down and think of something else when having a rough day. honestly, this is my favorite channel on all of youtube.
This was one of the best stories I've ever heard. The build up, the anticipation, the reveal ( that was actually impressive ) the resolve and the lingering mystery, all veeery well balanced. Good job Matt, please do more!
I have a shit ton of math homework that'll take me atleast an hour So this is right on time!! Sometime it feels like you are a psychic and know the exact time your viewers have long chores!! THANK YOU SO MUCH DARK SOMNIUM!! HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOD DAY!!
Oh god, I miss math so badly 😭 I always loved it and the best part was to be able to do exercises whilst listening to music or scary stories. Can't do that while reading articles 🥲
Some of these stories have an unbelievably good storylines. I strongly recommend " my patient spent 8 million years at the metro" honestly the best scary short story I've heard. The plot left me going over it in my head for days.
This story was so different! Obviously an alien world, but with just enough familiarity tp to give us a point of reference. The story was so well written and yet never really answered any questions...so unusual... I'm going to have to give it another listen to see if I can glean any more clues. I never truly felt like i was totally immersed in the story. Never felt like i really was comfortable with my surroundings so that i could pay attention to the events of the story. Your little Insomniac
I absolutely love stories like this , and this one reminds me of " something in the basement is getting better at mimicking people" which is in my top 5 favorites.
This reminds me so much of the "psychosis" creepypasta. They're both so good the way you don't really know what is real throughout the story. I love the "unreliable narrator" story concept.
This was heartbreaking for me to listen to, I have alot of anxiety and paranoia and this hit to close to home, the whole time I just wanted to give the main character a hug. Great story tho and excellent narration as always!
Same! I completely understood some of his social anxieties and paranoia, and I kept being like, “oh, honey, it’s OK, I understand,” even though I know he obviously can’t hear me.
I wish I knew of more authours who put the same amount of effort into their sound design as you. When I first started listening I didn't think it was anything special but over the past few years your style has really grown on me.
That piece you play with the male choir in the background is something I've picked up on in a handful of your videos and i just wanted to say I absolutely adore it!! Whenever you pair it in sections of your narrations, it just feels like it encapsulates the emotions you want to portray....I feel this overwhelming sense of hopelessness, a power thats bigger than I and that no one can comprehend but its happening in front of our eyes.....I just wanted to say how much I love your music, specifically THAT one that you incorporate in your work
I LOVE mental health stories. Stories that make you question reality, or if it is all in the character's head really helps me maintain perspective with my own vast mental health issues. They also help me stay aware of my wife's schizophrenia issues as well.
I have really enjoyed your readings of this author. He does an excellent job of describing mental health issue. And it is honesty refreshing to see this focus on mental health and neurodivergents.
Your stories are great man! Me and my wife will cuddle up together and put a story of yours on full blast to have some "dark sommie nommi time". Your stories are not only fun and intriguing enough to keep listening, but usually your stories are very easy for an adhd riddled person like myself to follow! Keep it up man! We're rooting for ya!
Out of all the creepy pasta channels this one is the best, i love the ambiance, the different voice actors for each character, the sound effects. I love listening to the stories while doing other things
Holy. This story took a turn that I did not expect. Amazing. Just amazing. Matt D is an amazing author and you, Dark Somnium, are an incredible narrator, sound designer and music producer. I am just in awe. This story was pure gold. Thank you for being you 😭😭😭 I’ve been a fan since late 2019/early 2020, but it feels like forever.
Didn't expect the scope of this story to get so big. Hard to tell how much of it was really happening for a while; interesting viewpoint. Showed how terrible we'd be to each other in the face of an apocalyptic situation.
Crazy how many stories you've been able to get out lately! I'd love to hear you give narrating some H.P. Lovecraft stories a try, I know they're probably a bit slower paced than the typical stories on this channel but perhaps something like The Colour out of Space would be a good fit!
In the meantime, I’d like to recommend horror babble. They do a ton of lovecraft and other classics. Very different vibe, but disgustingly underrated channel.
Wow. This story is amazing, to say the absolute least. I do love how it’s revealed only 18% of the population actually fell under control. Im also intrigued by this guys other stories and will listen back on them. Thanks as always somnium!
The part where the girl hollers to the three guys that she's being attacked. The Alarm noises you put in. Fucking well done. The Alarm sound was so quiet at first, and as the scene progresses gets louder. It was just so fitting. The noise fit everything going on in that scene. The panic, and alarm, of the protags mind as he's hit with a situation that should put alarm bells up. The Alarms fit the woman, who's clearly in on something, raising the alarm to her unseen master, and the alarm of the three men closing in for an attack. It just struck me as a very well placed "little thing" that added far more than you may have thought to the scene. Just one more of those "little things" that put your narrations into a very well deserved category. Very well done Boss.
Man, you've really been turning out absolute bangers recently! This story along with "an alabaster angel" have gotta be my two all time favourites now. Keep up the amazing work!
How come I always see you’ve come out with a new one on my study days?? You’re incredible with how often you’ve been sending these out ❤ they really help me focus
2 years later, alive and well. Whatever happened in those two years, you pulled through and made it to today. You will make it to tomorrow, and you will make it to two years from now. I am not worried that you will succeed and thrive, I have confidence in you, and I hope that we can share our confidence together in your well-being. Take a deep breath, tell yourself that everything is fine. Take another deep breathe, and look at all of the success and survival that you have built around yourself. You cannot always predict the struggles of tomorrow, but you will find a way just as you always have. Finding your way is joy and happiness, not the destination, and you have your whole life ahead of you to forge new paths.
What a trip. I love how there's just enough doubt in there too keep it a mystery on if it's all just in the main characters head for most of the story.
man, you are doing PHENOMENAL right now. I've been watching every single video of yours for years now and you somehow improve every month. Your music, your sound fx, narration. Absolute best story teller ever
I was thinking this story reminded me a lot of "psychosis" and then I found out it was written by Matt Dymerski. He writes such beautifully crafted stories
This is fantastic! Its one of those very original stories that i dont hear very often. You post a lot of great original stories but this is one of those that really make you think
This story is amazing! Some sort of combination of mental illness and Eldritch horrors where no one knows what is actually going on. It is so interesting. Even divulging some into multiverse theory which is something else I always liked.
I was literally asking myself, did I miss an upload, I check my notifications and there you were, can’t wait to see how this one turns out. Love the videos man ❤
Excellent concept, writing, and performance! I’m MUCH more engaged by stories of existential dread, unreliable narrators, and any form of mind-bending ideas. I don’t really care about spooky creatures unless there’s a new or cool concept behind the whole scenario. But this story, with the threat possibly being a hero instead, and the idea of an insanity-inducing view that cures the insane... well, that’s just awesome. Thanks again for another great video, and thanks to Matt Dimerski for his writing.
This story is going on my favorites playlist. It touches on many aspects of human behavior, and the struggles of someone living with psychological issues trying to navigate life, and it's sci-fi. Just all around awesome. Thank you!
Ronnie, you somehow up the bar with every video! 👏 side note: it hit hard when the protagonist spoke of accessing “another room” in his brain. That’s almost verbatim of what I said when I started ADHD medication at the age of 31. It’s *never* too late to get better.
So happy every time you upload. Thank you for all the sleep you’ve lulled me into with my tinnitus. I know I’m just some stranger, but you should know how much you help me drown out the ringing while I’m trying to rest. I’ve tried plenty of other channels but none hit like this one. Even when I’m out riding with my headphones in I listen to your narrations from time to time. Thanks for taking the time to read and my appreciation cannot possibly pay back the solace you’ve brought me. Thank you.
The first time I read Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk, I was enraptured by the way he managed to put you into someone else’s mind. Ever since, I’ve been searching for more works that are able to put you into someone else’s brain, thought process, their ways of reasoning etc. This short story does an amazing job of that, and your narration is perfect. Thank you!
god this has to be one of my top 10 creepypasta genuinely. the feeling of anxiousness and uncertainty that lingered throughout the entire story was palpable, from wondering if the speaker is imagining things to praying he doesn’t get caught. and every single twist was so well done and caught me off guard. will definitely be coming back to listen to this in a year.
The whole not knowing what is and isn't real thing is a trip. And in my own experience, pretty scary. The idea of an eldrich horror making my mind whole because it started off broken is wild.
Real question. Has anyone noticed a huge, super bright, triangle shaped star in the morning? I noticed during the last super moon, and it's been bugging the crap out of me. Anyways, thanks Somn i'am sure this is going to be another great story.
Like, defined triangle, 3 points? Large? If not a star it is most likely a planet (most are only seen at dawn) however do not flicker like a star, since it is just a nearby planet like Mars. Recently there have been some 'perspective' based super -... whatever you wanna call when you see a planet behind another planet making it look like one really large light in the morning.. I've always seen Venus thinking it was a star, it's so very bright in the evening. I could probably answer this for real with a lil' more detail, honestly. Also location matters, ya know, hemispheres and all.
@FayeHunter Now that you mention it, it doesn't seem like it twinkles, and I just see a triangle shape when i look at it, lol. I see it at or around dawn on my way to work. it's in the eastern part of the sky and the eastern part of the country. Sounds like it's a planet. if it is, I wonder which one..... thanks!
@@Infinite.Worldz You may be looking at Venus after all, if it is just before sun rise. Since orbits are not synced and Venus is closer to the sun, it is always very bright. So good chance you're looking at Venus, since you stated it does not twinkle. Stars do. Planets don't unless they need the WiFi password. Heeeey i think i helped someone again just by knowing 'space lore' lol. SCIENCE! Additionally: "Venus reaches greatest brilliancy on September 19. And Mercury - near its September 22 greatest elongation - will be nearby." So you're probably looking at both, or at least just Venus, horray for space! Venus has low render distance lmao.
Sky View by Epic Apps Studio. If you let it have your region and oriented right, it will label all the stars, planets, et ctr and the phone will reflect your own perspective if you're holding in front of you. Anyway I'm sure you'll figure it out but it has the option to show the planetary plane and where it is in the sky and you'll be able to figure out if it's a planet if it's on that line with bare eyes.@@Infinite.Worldz
Yes, finally, I'm catching up to all your stories. I mean, 😢I'm still a few years behind but I'm catching the newer ones. Thank you for this so much. I can't tell you how much I appreciate all you do.
My favorite thing about your channel that sets it apart from other narrators is that your smooth commentary can turn any scenario into a sinister feeling that brings these stories to life. And on top of that my favorite stories you narrate are the ones involving either ship or abandoned building complexes such as hotels or Labatories since they always feel eerie.
Okay Ive listened to a lot of creepypasta type stories, but this one, this is by far the best. It convinced me to subscribe and like. This is a great piece of art. It gives me cosmic horror vibes and I mean that as a compliment about most others. Love it, love the channel. Im Here for a longtime now :)
Haven’t heard the story yet, already know it’ll be good. That’s just how it is. But dude your stories are helping me so much. My grandpa passed on Wednesday last week and I’ve been using your vids to keep my mind off it sm.
I listen to all your stories when im mowing my lawn, its the only reason I love mowing 😂, thanks for always staying so consistent with quality and quantity! much love❤❤❤
I love these stories- where you can't tell if the narrator is actually going crazy or if things are genuinely that messed up. It reminds me of the "The thing in the basement is getting better at mimicking people" story. It was such a good audio, I couldn't tell if the author was going crazy or not!
Oooo this was very interesting I’m def relistening. Knowing that the author wrote Psychosis and the Standing outside one was so cool and that it’s in the same universe. I love how each story has such in depth explanations/descriptions of a mental health issue, it doesn’t just paint the protagonist out to be just a “crazy “ person but instead paints everyone else being odd. I think it was such a cool take that the ones unaffected in this story by the moon were people with mental health issues , like some cool superhero type thing. And the fact that the main character mental health was made “whole” after looking at the moon. I’ve always wondered what was wrong with myself or why I couldn’t be like everyone else, so having turned it to “what the fuck is wrong with everyone else??” Was so clever and cool. I always wondered what the deal was with the 2 moons with the Standing Outside story and this would make sense. He did say here only like 18% were affected so maybe this mass paranoia happened some time before or after those events. Lastly I found alot of parallels and relatability with the way the author wrote about mental health. There’s such stigma and stereotype, especially those who suffer from hallucinations, with people who have mental health issues. It was refreshing to see a creative way to showcase these everyday issues in a psych/thriller type story. Hope you do more by them I enjoyed this one a lot!!
I love you mentioned this-I WAS ALSO THINKING THIS COULD BE CONNECTED TO THE STORY ABOUT THE NEIGHBOR STANDING OUTSIDE… When the story mentioned two moons, everything clicked.
This is the third story in Matt Dymerski's amazing Multiverse. It's: Portal in the Forest The Desolate Guardians (this is a great one) The Moon's Aflame (this one) The Crushing Fist There are more & I hope Somnium does them all!
I really loved this one!! :) I'm in the process of getting a diagnosis for bipolar and this perfectly describes the paranoia and delusions that can come from mania. Honestly I can't listen to these types of stories unless I'm in a good place mentally because they make me feel the paranoia too much haha. I also love when the delusions end up being true. Yeah the character had mental issues but it actually played into the story and it wasn't just a "unreliable narrator, guess what's actually real? Whoops he was just going through psychosis. That's it.". I mean you can still see it like that, these types of stories that deal with mental health are kind of open ended since you can look at it from different perspectives, but I like the one's where something actually *is* going on so I'm taking it at face value. :,) Great narration as always!! You're keeping me company as I'm working on tattoo flashsheets again ((I'm doing some spooky Halloween inspired pieces you can see in my pfp haha)). I'm gonna go listen to another one now! Take care ♡♡
I was thinking the whole time how much this story reminded me of psychosis so I guess learning they were by the same author explains that, and it having a connection to this one also puts that story in a new light
Suuuch a deep, traumatic, journey of a story. I just listened to the guy standing across the street for a year story and that really fucked my mind. I clearly remember that last little bit about the second moon, and how hard it was to figure out what was actually happening, what was real. The best.
Loved the several twists and the uncertainty of reality for half the story. It is unsettling to wonder if anything in the story is real or if even the real isn't real lol. Also I am glad you mentioned the story of the man standing outside the house. That is one of my favorites.
I'm only halfway through, but MAN this is giving off the feeling of that one with the dude who blinded himself to not get converted by whatever. Basement guy? Also, I'm loving these longer stories. I've always been sad at stories like this being 20 minutes and no ending or not being fleshed out. Its soooo so good. Thanks ronnie ❤
Let me know what you think of Matt's stories!
They’re fun to listen to! 😄
Matt Dymerski is one of my favourite writers. Psychosis, the Portal in the forest series, a shattered life are nothing short of masterclass and among my all-time favourite narrations you did.
Speaking of, will you ever continue the portal in the forest or narrate "The Asylum"?
I needed this upload today, sick af and stayed home from work. This will help with the boredom. Thanks Ronnie 😅
yeah i plan to redo the portal in the forest and do the asylym :)
Please do more end of the world / nuclear war / emergency alert storys
Guy 1 "oh my god the moon is on fire!"
Guy 2 "thats the sun, greg. Its 2pm"
Guy 3 : Duuuude I beg you, give me your deal dealer's number.
🤣
Guy 4 hey did the sun open there eyes-?
@@Mudwind1 *their
"Holding a plastic bag full of plastic bags"..... such a legit comment
lol
Spot on ,I've got bags like that in my kitchen
My initial thought? Bag of bags. He’s midwestern don’t be rude. *I have about 6 bags of bags myself*
Bag of infinite holding.
Bags for bed and bathroom trashcans
This story is amazing for ppl who deal with anxiety and social issues and your voice conveys the uncertainty we all feel within ourselves let alone interacting with the rest of the world
so glad you're enjoying it!
I highly agree I had my wisdom teeth removed listening to him thank you so much for the amazing narrations and soothing vibes
Too well *shudder*
Everyone has anxiety, uncertainty, and self-doubt. Some people are just better at hiding it from themselves and others, or controlling it. If you experience a lot of anxiety and lack of confidence, then you have the advantage of getting lots of opportunities to practice overcoming it.
Everyone else is just as dumb and unsure of themselves as you or I, even the prettiest and most charming individuals have self-esteem issues and do embarrassing things. Nobody will ever be a fraction of a degree as critical or judgmental of you, as you are of yourself. You are human just like I am, just like your biggest crush, just like your greatest hero. It's the awkward and silly things you hate about yourself, that make you the most beautiful and interesting to others. I forgive you for being strange and unique in your own ways, just as I hope you can forgive me for being strange and unique in my own ways, and I hope that you can forgive yourself and learn to love the wild and crazy parts of yourself that make you beautiful and special. You only have to love your imperfections, to be perfect just the way you are.
yeah I've actually had experiences kind of like this, albeit less severe. Having chronic anxiety, bipolar disorder, and a sleep disorder that causes hallucinations all at once sure is fun EDIT: fuck, this story is actually even more relatable than I thought, like I've literally *had* these experiences where I was experiencing something really weird that I thought had to be in my head, but then other people acted like they could see it too?? It's messed up
I don't know what it is about moon stories that just scratch the brain itch, they have such a unique feeling and I love them so much
im so glad you enjoy them!
Its cosmic horror, but personal. The moon is the closest other thing to earth, we can see it with our naked eyes, yet it is so incomprehensibly far away. Something happening to it is more personal than some far flung world or alternate dimension, but still too far to cause immediately noticable affects on earth itself.
It’s safe for all to view. If you’re scared, we can look together…
Well the moon is quite odd, it's made out of a similar but uniform surface material that doesn't match with Earth and contradicts the leading theory it came from Earth, its sits at the perfect distance between the Earth and the Sun to create an eclipse, from scans of its surface we can tell for some reason all craters stop at a uniform depth, implying there's a harder shell like layer below, yet crash tests indicate the moon might be hollow or full of caves like a sponge, as the cherry on top there are also legends or "creation myths" if you will that discuss "day the moon arrived" which detail the Earth having calm seas and dark skies before the moon came and churned and heaved the Earth.
I’ve Always Had A Very Eerie Feeling When The Moon Is Out.
I’m From Florida, And I Can’t Stand The Moon And Dark Ocean At Night.
I bet you, there isnt another creator out here with this much community support. We really do love how you bring these stories alive for us. I hope you’re doing wonderful.
thank you very much :)
The intricate tie between rock/metalhead rebellion culture and the overarching concept of ultimate control & seeds of distrust is an absolutely brilliant use of themes. This writer does good work!
I have paranoid schizophrenia I deal with this memory and fantasy blending or dreams blending with memory so the way the author portrayed his mental turmoil was perfect this is a great story and it shines a bright light on how mental illness makes you second guess everything in your life the simplest things make you question your sanity.
@@MatthewMorgan3030 thats pretty normal. You can talk to someone about it if it bothers you, but if it doesnt, i would just leave it alone
That sounds really difficult to deal with. Maybe you could incorporate some of your own experiences into a story if youre at all inclined toward writing
@@MatthewMorgan3030 I am not a licensed physician but I can tell you that is how it started for me back when I was 14 years old I am on medication nowadays so It isn’t much of an issue but it’s more or less like your current situation, now that I'm medicated I have a lot of Deja Vu moments, but I can still separate my reality from my imagination or dreams. But it is normal for this to happen, it's only a problem when you come to believe that the amalgamation of dreams and fantasies, connects to your waking world.
@@speakevermore I have written two short stories but I think they may be too morbid to share with the masses I don't want to create a space of negativity or depression because I let it out.
Especially when “normal” people act like you’re crazy and you are the one at fault for things you can’t control
Seriously this author is so freaking good. We need more of Matt's stories!
Hell yes
So True, I’ve been a fan since back when he was only on R/NoSleep…. Before they kicked him off…….. He is one of the lead lore writers for the game Path of Exile now. It is to Diablo what Pathfinder is to D&D… not my kind of game, and I’m sad to see he is writing horror a lot less. It the man seems happy, so that’s all that matters.
This is some absolutely wonderful lore im getting about one my new favorite authors. Thank you for this. I will be checking out that game lol.
Matt Dymerski is well known for writing one of the most famous stories of all time “Psychosis.” You should check it out when you have a chance, DarkSomnium made a narration of it here on UA-cam!
@@Gus-n9u Just another reason among many why POE is far better than Diablo
probably the best story from this year. stories like this and “i know why we never went back to the moon” are masterpieces
That creepypasta should have a spiritual successor, I recommend taking the Apollo 20 Hoax which can be found on the Why Files and given a solid ending.
Wow I really like this one Somnium. The fact that I couldn’t tell if what was happening was really happening drew me in deeper! I hope to hear more from this universe.
I'm a paranoid schizophrenic. And these types of stories make me so... happy? Ig. It's just that we dont get much visibility that isnt "Crazy killer."
It actually means a Lot to me that you do stories like these.
One of my all time faves is "I spent [X hours] in complete isolation"
We dont get representation often and I just... Feel a bit seen. Thank you for doing these types of stories.
It's weird how social anxiety is something that gets worse the more experience interaction, it's weird how hearing how he sounds because it sounds oddly familiar. How you manage to find such high quality stories and deliver them like VERY few could hope to. Ty as always. It's more appreciated than u may know.
this story is by the same author as ‘someone has been standing outside my house for a year’? :0
honestly that one was my absolute favorite. no wonder this one also really intrigued me! these stories always help me to calm down and think of something else when having a rough day. honestly, this is my favorite channel on all of youtube.
Is that the one with the guy standing across the street and no one can get him to move?? Something like that lol
@@avaarodriguez Yes
@@wimsy69 these are part of a whole multiverse he has written as well
This was one of the best stories I've ever heard.
The build up, the anticipation, the reveal ( that was actually impressive ) the resolve and the lingering mystery, all veeery well balanced. Good job Matt, please do more!
Bro, your chosen stories are the exact same I’d pick on ‘NoSleep’. You’re an insane narrator & creator, and I thoroughly enjoy your posts. Keep it up.
I have a shit ton of math homework that'll take me atleast an hour
So this is right on time!! Sometime it feels like you are a psychic and know the exact time your viewers have long chores!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH DARK SOMNIUM!! HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOD DAY!!
You got this! B)
@@Darksomnium thank you!! Great story btw!!!
Oh god, I miss math so badly 😭 I always loved it and the best part was to be able to do exercises whilst listening to music or scary stories. Can't do that while reading articles 🥲
Some of these stories have an unbelievably good storylines. I strongly recommend " my patient spent 8 million years at the metro" honestly the best scary short story I've heard. The plot left me going over it in my head for days.
This story was so different! Obviously an alien world, but with just enough familiarity tp to give us a point of reference. The story was so well written and yet never really answered any questions...so unusual... I'm going to have to give it another listen to see if I can glean any more clues. I never truly felt like i was totally immersed in the story. Never felt like i really was comfortable with my surroundings so that i could pay attention to the events of the story.
Your little Insomniac
I absolutely love stories like this , and this one reminds me of " something in the basement is getting better at mimicking people" which is in my top 5 favorites.
so glad you liked it!
Yeah, that one was awesome!
Love that one! I want more stories about skinwalkers.
gaslightpasta
@@entropyhater yeah pretty much lmfao
This reminds me so much of the "psychosis" creepypasta. They're both so good the way you don't really know what is real throughout the story. I love the "unreliable narrator" story concept.
This was heartbreaking for me to listen to, I have alot of anxiety and paranoia and this hit to close to home, the whole time I just wanted to give the main character a hug. Great story tho and excellent narration as always!
Same! I completely understood some of his social anxieties and paranoia, and I kept being like, “oh, honey, it’s OK, I understand,” even though I know he obviously can’t hear me.
I wish I knew of more authours who put the same amount of effort into their sound design as you. When I first started listening I didn't think it was anything special but over the past few years your style has really grown on me.
That piece you play with the male choir in the background is something I've picked up on in a handful of your videos and i just wanted to say I absolutely adore it!! Whenever you pair it in sections of your narrations, it just feels like it encapsulates the emotions you want to portray....I feel this overwhelming sense of hopelessness, a power thats bigger than I and that no one can comprehend but its happening in front of our eyes.....I just wanted to say how much I love your music, specifically THAT one that you incorporate in your work
Psychosis is one of the best creepypastas ever written. A true classic, this author once again delivers 💯
I LOVE mental health stories. Stories that make you question reality, or if it is all in the character's head really helps me maintain perspective with my own vast mental health issues. They also help me stay aware of my wife's schizophrenia issues as well.
i hope she is well ❤
I have really enjoyed your readings of this author. He does an excellent job of describing mental health issue. And it is honesty refreshing to see this focus on mental health and neurodivergents.
Your stories are great man! Me and my wife will cuddle up together and put a story of yours on full blast to have some "dark sommie nommi time". Your stories are not only fun and intriguing enough to keep listening, but usually your stories are very easy for an adhd riddled person like myself to follow! Keep it up man! We're rooting for ya!
Thank you! :)
This is some King in Yellow stuff right here! Wow! Amazing! Phenomenal!!!
Out of all the creepy pasta channels this one is the best, i love the ambiance, the different voice actors for each character, the sound effects. I love listening to the stories while doing other things
Ty :)
Holy. This story took a turn that I did not expect. Amazing. Just amazing. Matt D is an amazing author and you, Dark Somnium, are an incredible narrator, sound designer and music producer. I am just in awe. This story was pure gold. Thank you for being you 😭😭😭 I’ve been a fan since late 2019/early 2020, but it feels like forever.
Didn't expect the scope of this story to get so big. Hard to tell how much of it was really happening for a while; interesting viewpoint. Showed how terrible we'd be to each other in the face of an apocalyptic situation.
Crazy how many stories you've been able to get out lately! I'd love to hear you give narrating some H.P. Lovecraft stories a try, I know they're probably a bit slower paced than the typical stories on this channel but perhaps something like The Colour out of Space would be a good fit!
I think it would be fun to do his work!
In the meantime, I’d like to recommend horror babble. They do a ton of lovecraft and other classics. Very different vibe, but disgustingly underrated channel.
Wow. This story is amazing, to say the absolute least. I do love how it’s revealed only 18% of the population actually fell under control. Im also intrigued by this guys other stories and will listen back on them. Thanks as always somnium!
Just brilliant- wonderfully told. You have a gift- in selecting the stories, and bringing them to life. The last line gave me chills. Kudos!
The part where the girl hollers to the three guys that she's being attacked.
The Alarm noises you put in. Fucking well done. The Alarm sound was so quiet at first, and as the scene progresses gets louder.
It was just so fitting. The noise fit everything going on in that scene. The panic, and alarm, of the protags mind as he's hit with a situation that should put alarm bells up. The Alarms fit the woman, who's clearly in on something, raising the alarm to her unseen master, and the alarm of the three men closing in for an attack.
It just struck me as a very well placed "little thing" that added far more than you may have thought to the scene. Just one more of those "little things" that put your narrations into a very well deserved category. Very well done Boss.
Fantastic story! You did a great job getting the level of uneasiness and doubt throughout the story.
Man, you've really been turning out absolute bangers recently! This story along with "an alabaster angel" have gotta be my two all time favourites now. Keep up the amazing work!
How come I always see you’ve come out with a new one on my study days?? You’re incredible with how often you’ve been sending these out ❤ they really help me focus
Wow, thank you! :) im so glad they can help!
Suffering from chronic anxiety these past 2 years, this story gave me calmness 🔥awesome listen, and don’t forget to look up at the moon 🌕
2 years later, alive and well. Whatever happened in those two years, you pulled through and made it to today. You will make it to tomorrow, and you will make it to two years from now. I am not worried that you will succeed and thrive, I have confidence in you, and I hope that we can share our confidence together in your well-being. Take a deep breath, tell yourself that everything is fine. Take another deep breathe, and look at all of the success and survival that you have built around yourself. You cannot always predict the struggles of tomorrow, but you will find a way just as you always have. Finding your way is joy and happiness, not the destination, and you have your whole life ahead of you to forge new paths.
Anxiety is a message that you need to change
@@SpecialEDy thank you for this amazing comment
Hey Hey Somnium, I really liked this one. Thank you as always for your hard work
Glad you enjoyed it!
You Mr Somnium are a Treasure among listener's.
Thanks for another awesome narration my Friend
Thank you kindly
This is literally a treat for me- I've got to do a lot of writing and stuff and this is gonna keep so SO entertained. TYSM MR. SOMNIUM!!
You're so welcome!
This story was really really good! I love Psychosis, it is one of my favorite stories you have ever done
What a trip. I love how there's just enough doubt in there too keep it a mystery on if it's all just in the main characters head for most of the story.
man, you are doing PHENOMENAL right now. I've been watching every single video of yours for years now and you somehow improve every month. Your music, your sound fx, narration. Absolute best story teller ever
I was thinking this story reminded me a lot of "psychosis" and then I found out it was written by Matt Dymerski. He writes such beautifully crafted stories
Oh nice! I love these longer ones. Well, i love any story narrated by you. Your videos aren't just narrations, they are an experience 👌🏻
I'm excited to see what you think of the story! :)
i love your profile pic,based
@@Darksomnium It was fantastic! A real delight. I absolutely love these psychological ones, where you really don't know what's real
@@FreiWild1776 Hahaha, thanks man!
This is fantastic! Its one of those very original stories that i dont hear very often. You post a lot of great original stories but this is one of those that really make you think
I have not even listened to the full story and I already know this is gonna be a banger! You do scifi and space related horror true justice
This story is amazing! Some sort of combination of mental illness and Eldritch horrors where no one knows what is actually going on. It is so interesting. Even divulging some into multiverse theory which is something else I always liked.
This was absolute perfect timing. Decided i was gonna take an easy afternoon at work and you just posted a new story 😎
Hope you enjoy it!
I was literally asking myself, did I miss an upload, I check my notifications and there you were, can’t wait to see how this one turns out.
Love the videos man ❤
good timing! haha
Excellent concept, writing, and performance! I’m MUCH more engaged by stories of existential dread, unreliable narrators, and any form of mind-bending ideas. I don’t really care about spooky creatures unless there’s a new or cool concept behind the whole scenario. But this story, with the threat possibly being a hero instead, and the idea of an insanity-inducing view that cures the insane... well, that’s just awesome. Thanks again for another great video, and thanks to Matt Dimerski for his writing.
What an awesome story, It’s one of my favorites now. The writer did an amazing job on this and so did you narrating it. 💕
Amazing. Well thought out. Brilliantly written. Great narration. And a chilling yet addictive vibe
Hey man couldn't finish the vid due to an anxiety attack, here's some of that lost ad revenue, love the content as always
oh dang i hope you're doing okay!
@@Darksomnium I'll be fine, today was just a death by a thousand paper cuts type of deal.
@@psycho-schematics8735how are you feeling?
Another treat for all of us, loving it already. Thanka for all the hardwork. I absolutely love your narrations
Glad you enjoy it!
This story is going on my favorites playlist. It touches on many aspects of human behavior, and the struggles of someone living with psychological issues trying to navigate life, and it's sci-fi. Just all around awesome. Thank you!
Dude how do you keep releasing such high quality videos so frequently it's insane! Love these kinds of stories too!
Ronnie, you somehow up the bar with every video! 👏 side note: it hit hard when the protagonist spoke of accessing “another room” in his brain. That’s almost verbatim of what I said when I started ADHD medication at the age of 31. It’s *never* too late to get better.
So happy every time you upload. Thank you for all the sleep you’ve lulled me into with my tinnitus. I know I’m just some stranger, but you should know how much you help me drown out the ringing while I’m trying to rest. I’ve tried plenty of other channels but none hit like this one. Even when I’m out riding with my headphones in I listen to your narrations from time to time. Thanks for taking the time to read and my appreciation cannot possibly pay back the solace you’ve brought me. Thank you.
wow thank you so much :)
Remarkably good story. No surprise though as you repeatedly slay in the story choosing department 😊
tyty :)
We just call that the sun where im from.
As always, outstanding narration and surround sound. Along with story choice.
I'm curious what happens next
I loved loved this story...its anxiety mixed in with paranoia and a firm dash of melancholia
Your taste in stories is impeccable as usual. Thanks for bringing this amazing one to life.
The first time I read Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk, I was enraptured by the way he managed to put you into someone else’s mind. Ever since, I’ve been searching for more works that are able to put you into someone else’s brain, thought process, their ways of reasoning etc. This short story does an amazing job of that, and your narration is perfect. Thank you!
Try Irving Welsh. Lemme know if you fancy suggestions to start.
god this has to be one of my top 10 creepypasta genuinely. the feeling of anxiousness and uncertainty that lingered throughout the entire story was palpable, from wondering if the speaker is imagining things to praying he doesn’t get caught. and every single twist was so well done and caught me off guard. will definitely be coming back to listen to this in a year.
This actually had me like on edge haha. I was fully uncomfortable *nervous glances at the moon*
The whole not knowing what is and isn't real thing is a trip. And in my own experience, pretty scary. The idea of an eldrich horror making my mind whole because it started off broken is wild.
The stories you pick are some awesome thank you for your time.
Real question. Has anyone noticed a huge, super bright, triangle shaped star in the morning? I noticed during the last super moon, and it's been bugging the crap out of me. Anyways, thanks Somn i'am sure this is going to be another great story.
Like, defined triangle, 3 points? Large? If not a star it is most likely a planet (most are only seen at dawn) however do not flicker like a star, since it is just a nearby planet like Mars. Recently there have been some 'perspective' based super -... whatever you wanna call when you see a planet behind another planet making it look like one really large light in the morning.. I've always seen Venus thinking it was a star, it's so very bright in the evening. I could probably answer this for real with a lil' more detail, honestly. Also location matters, ya know, hemispheres and all.
@FayeHunter Now that you mention it, it doesn't seem like it twinkles, and I just see a triangle shape when i look at it, lol. I see it at or around dawn on my way to work. it's in the eastern part of the sky and the eastern part of the country. Sounds like it's a planet. if it is, I wonder which one..... thanks!
@@Infinite.Worldz You may be looking at Venus after all, if it is just before sun rise. Since orbits are not synced and Venus is closer to the sun, it is always very bright. So good chance you're looking at Venus, since you stated it does not twinkle. Stars do. Planets don't unless they need the WiFi password. Heeeey i think i helped someone again just by knowing 'space lore' lol. SCIENCE!
Additionally: "Venus reaches greatest brilliancy on September 19. And Mercury - near its September 22 greatest elongation - will be nearby." So you're probably looking at both, or at least just Venus, horray for space! Venus has low render distance lmao.
I once convinced myself that the venus I saw every morning at 4 am had to be a meteor coming our way lol...
I know, Shut up lol.
Sky View by Epic Apps Studio. If you let it have your region and oriented right, it will label all the stars, planets, et ctr and the phone will reflect your own perspective if you're holding in front of you. Anyway I'm sure you'll figure it out but it has the option to show the planetary plane and where it is in the sky and you'll be able to figure out if it's a planet if it's on that line with bare eyes.@@Infinite.Worldz
Yes, finally, I'm catching up to all your stories. I mean, 😢I'm still a few years behind but I'm catching the newer ones. Thank you for this so much. I can't tell you how much I appreciate all you do.
My favorite thing about your channel that sets it apart from other narrators is that your smooth commentary can turn any scenario into a sinister feeling that brings these stories to life. And on top of that my favorite stories you narrate are the ones involving either ship or abandoned building complexes such as hotels or Labatories since they always feel eerie.
I found this channel recently and i have to say these stories are interesting and keep my mind distracted while i weld at work😂
so glad you're enjoying the channel! :)
Okay Ive listened to a lot of creepypasta type stories, but this one, this is by far the best. It convinced me to subscribe and like. This is a great piece of art. It gives me cosmic horror vibes and I mean that as a compliment about most others. Love it, love the channel. Im Here for a longtime now :)
Haven’t heard the story yet, already know it’ll be good. That’s just how it is. But dude your stories are helping me so much. My grandpa passed on Wednesday last week and I’ve been using your vids to keep my mind off it sm.
oh dang im so sorry for your loss, i hope you're doing okay.
@@DarksomniumI’m okay. I’ve got to say that this story was amazing. I really, really liked it. Keep grinding💪
Well written cosmic horror is no easy thing, props to the author.
You're spoiling us with all of these stories! It's such a nice surprise whenever one drops!
more on the way!
This story is amazing!I really love it keep up the amazing work!:)
I listen to all your stories when im mowing my lawn, its the only reason I love mowing 😂, thanks for always staying so consistent with quality and quantity! much love❤❤❤
im about to do some yard work too! haha
This is a great story that I really enjoyed listening to. I hope you do more stories by him he is a great writer.
I love these stories- where you can't tell if the narrator is actually going crazy or if things are genuinely that messed up. It reminds me of the "The thing in the basement is getting better at mimicking people" story. It was such a good audio, I couldn't tell if the author was going crazy or not!
i loved that one to it was absolutely amazing
Damn this is a great story ! Well done as usual Ronnie. 👍
Oooo this was very interesting I’m def relistening. Knowing that the author wrote Psychosis and the Standing outside one was so cool and that it’s in the same universe. I love how each story has such in depth explanations/descriptions of a mental health issue, it doesn’t just paint the protagonist out to be just a “crazy “ person but instead paints everyone else being odd. I think it was such a cool take that the ones unaffected in this story by the moon were people with mental health issues , like some cool superhero type thing. And the fact that the main character mental health was made “whole” after looking at the moon. I’ve always wondered what was wrong with myself or why I couldn’t be like everyone else, so having turned it to “what the fuck is wrong with everyone else??” Was so clever and cool.
I always wondered what the deal was with the 2 moons with the Standing Outside story and this would make sense. He did say here only like 18% were affected so maybe this mass paranoia happened some time before or after those events. Lastly I found alot of parallels and relatability with the way the author wrote about mental health. There’s such stigma and stereotype, especially those who suffer from hallucinations, with people who have mental health issues. It was refreshing to see a creative way to showcase these everyday issues in a psych/thriller type story. Hope you do more by them I enjoyed this one a lot!!
I love you mentioned this-I WAS ALSO THINKING THIS COULD BE CONNECTED TO THE STORY ABOUT THE NEIGHBOR STANDING OUTSIDE…
When the story mentioned two moons, everything clicked.
This is the third story in Matt Dymerski's amazing Multiverse. It's:
Portal in the Forest
The Desolate Guardians (this is a great one)
The Moon's Aflame (this one)
The Crushing Fist
There are more & I hope Somnium does them all!
What are the first two stories?
I think he is also the writer of the famous creepypasta ,,psychosis,,
So what is the overarching narrative of the universe?
I really loved this one!! :) I'm in the process of getting a diagnosis for bipolar and this perfectly describes the paranoia and delusions that can come from mania. Honestly I can't listen to these types of stories unless I'm in a good place mentally because they make me feel the paranoia too much haha.
I also love when the delusions end up being true. Yeah the character had mental issues but it actually played into the story and it wasn't just a "unreliable narrator, guess what's actually real? Whoops he was just going through psychosis. That's it.". I mean you can still see it like that, these types of stories that deal with mental health are kind of open ended since you can look at it from different perspectives, but I like the one's where something actually *is* going on so I'm taking it at face value. :,)
Great narration as always!! You're keeping me company as I'm working on tattoo flashsheets again ((I'm doing some spooky Halloween inspired pieces you can see in my pfp haha)). I'm gonna go listen to another one now! Take care ♡♡
You could read the back of a cereal box and make it captivating 😂❤ but props to the author as well!!
haha mabye i will >:D
Leave it to dark somnium to always keep us in a chokehold with top tier content! Brava 👏👏👏
Love listening to these while doing homework ❤
Wow, that one had alot of twists and turns! Love these kind of sci-fi/horror stories ❤️
Also narrator did an awsome job.😊
I was thinking the whole time how much this story reminded me of psychosis so I guess learning they were by the same author explains that, and it having a connection to this one also puts that story in a new light
I listened to this on Spotify yesterday on my commute home. Loved every second; absolutely incredible work
Suuuch a deep, traumatic, journey of a story.
I just listened to the guy standing across the street for a year story and that really fucked my mind. I clearly remember that last little bit about the second moon, and how hard it was to figure out what was actually happening, what was real.
The best.
Another banger!! Thanks my dude 😎
np! :)
Loved the several twists and the uncertainty of reality for half the story. It is unsettling to wonder if anything in the story is real or if even the real isn't real lol. Also I am glad you mentioned the story of the man standing outside the house. That is one of my favorites.
Great story! Very relatable to the times we're living in now!
I'm only halfway through, but MAN this is giving off the feeling of that one with the dude who blinded himself to not get converted by whatever. Basement guy?
Also, I'm loving these longer stories. I've always been sad at stories like this being 20 minutes and no ending or not being fleshed out. Its soooo so good. Thanks ronnie ❤
im so glad you're enjoying it!
@@Darksomnium I always do, king.