DARE NOT QUESTION THE POWER OF THE BASKETBALL BAT! Hey everyone! I hope you like the video! stick around to the end if you want to hear my thoughts on the story Remember to like and share (if you want to)
@@stevenlewis9704 i would say just start doing it and have fun, find your style and how you want to present the stories. you can get free audio software like audacity also. but make sure to always ask permission from the authors if you want to use their stories :)
I just wanna say thank you for becoming a part of my daily work routine. My work is mundane most of the time and I appreciate your wonderful narration that transports me to fascinating worlds. IMO you're the best creepypasta narrator I tried others in my recommended but they don't hold a candle to you. Thank you again
The story definitely has that Rust Belt feeling. That feeling of wanting to escape from a small town that clearly has something wrong with it, but it takes a while for you to realize it. Sure, for the most part, you could just ignore the issues and stay, but for some people it’s too much. The biggest fear these towns have in real life is the youth leaving: their already struggling economy can only be hurt when the young and able choose to leave for someplace better. I think the grandfather choosing to sacrifice the town is hitting on that. Feeling it’s best to just be done with it and let the town fall so no one has to go through that again.
Agreed. You can almost sense the hopelessness of the environment in the story. A representation of the dilemma many people born and raised in rural small towns face at a certain age. Choose to navigate and accept the only place you've ever known despite lack of opportunities and often diversity... or go out into the unknown and seek fulfillment wherever you may end up. The cost for either choice can feel intimidating especially for those accustomed to low population areas with limited exposure. I really felt the pressure of the choice to be made by MC. Awesome story.
I always find this hilarious. Not everyone wants to leave their hometown, and any situation I've seen these small towns are better than suburbs or the city in pretty much every way. Hell, I had a few of my friends from the nearest city move out to where I live for the lower crime and more privacy/freedom of movement and activities, like anything outdoors (camping, target practice, fishing, etc).
When I first read the story, I thought it was a sequel or extension to the "something walks past my window at 3:03am whistling" video, and got excited 😂
I remember listening to that story at the tail end of a shift and my phone died just around the time the neighbor's kid looked at the creature and the protagonist was able to protect his sister, and I was so mad at the sudden cliffhanger. It's one of my favorite stories from the channel. 😂😂😂
Lol I thought something like that too! Is yours about a boy house sitting for his grandparents? Asking because I could have sworn your title was just a word off from the one I am thinking about.
@aleahlrb That's really funny! I had something like that happen to me woth a different story (I don't remember which one) but the power went out as it was getting climatic, and since I wasn't on my phone the video just cut out, plus it scared the life out of me 😂
@Darksomnium Do you still let fans who join the discord offer to act in some videos? I've done some acting and I love these stories and your narration
@@TheProtoChimpI'd say get ahold of him via fb. He's replied a time or two to me on there regarding your same question, but I'd suggest to provide a few examples of you narrating.
The second story of whistling ive had with you, my friend. My very first with you was the 3al whistler past the window story, and it still terrifies me to this day...theres just something about a long, low whistle...thank you, Ronnie! Never a disappointment! And your upload schedule is insane!! Grow, baby, grow! Your little Insomniac
I was expecting this to be a sequel from a different perspective tbh. So when it wasn’t, it completely distracted me. I‘ll have to listen to it tomorrow, I guess, to give it a fair opinion. =)
I enjoyed the body horror in this one, unique interesting visuals instead of going the organic route that they normally do. And while one could draw metaphors about staying in your home town vs cutting lose, it wasn't heavy handed enough to distract from the horror story itself. Thoroughly enjoyable spooky little tale.
Hey Dark, I just wanted to thank you not only for this story but for the past few years I have to travel a lot and your stories make it so much easier not only that but your stories have been a way to connect with my dad we are always so excited to just listen to your stories while we are on the road and diffuse out theories about them his favorite is the NFT series so I just wanted to thank you for everything you have done for the both of us
Wow another great narration! This story was really cool, didn’t expect how the ending played out. I also loved the art for the thumbnail great representation of the story! Makes you wonder how many of the townspeople have already been “infected” and are just sustaining the cycle of feeding by having more kids as suggested in the end.
Even though I haven't listened to it yet (I'm currently getting a haircut), I already know that this episode will be amazing as all the other ones. A one of a kind narrator, music composer, and sound designer!! Keep it up Dark Somnium!!
Ok so this story sounded like a metaphor to me. One about not staying in one place your whole life, due to life being so short and not experiencing the stuff you wanted to. Leaving the familiar could be scary, but once you do, you will see life has more possibilities than ya think. His grandfather never left in my head due to his age and his parents or anyone in the town didn't leave because they were rooted there. Like by the wires. To me the wires are a metaphor for fear or comfort. That's what I think about this story. lmk if it's a good theory
Ah yeah that makes alot of sense, this story reminded me of a saying "most people die within 50 miles of where their born" idk if it's true but it made me think of it haha. Your theory makes alot of sense!
I'm so sorry Somni but I couldn't help but chuckle and imagine an oversized tennis racket when you said "a basketball bat in her hands"😂 incredible work as always, I actually appreciate your little typos/mistakes, we're just human after all ^-^ It's right here 1:19-1:24 if you're curious
I love listening to you narrate while I draw- not only is it nice background noice, but it's just the right amount of mental stimulation to help me focus and get the creative juices goin. Another 10/10 😁
The second story of whistling ive had with you, my friend. My very first with you was the 3am whistler past the window story, and it still terrifies me to this day...theres just something about a long, low whistle...thank you, Ronnie! Never a disappointment! And your upload schedule is insane!! Grow, baby, grow!
10 stories this month… I remember the first story I listened to of yours, “Turn It Off” was one of if not the best story narration I’ve heard, been binging your videos when walking my dogs, eating dinner, playing games, and now to fall asleep. I hope your passion for reading and narrating these stories stays hot, we’re all lucky to have found you, Dark. Have a good weekend 😤🤚
Ima bout to listen to this story but before I do I just wanna say thank you for all the amazing narrations your narration is truly the best in my opinion and the way you get other people to narrate other characters makes the stories so much better so again thank you your the reason I can sleep at night.
Definitely a good story. Weird! The fact that the oppression that’s occurring is up to interpretation is a good psychological effect. I would definitely like to hear a part 2 where he does grow up and get homesick or after therapy thinks it was just trauma and returns. All in all great story good narration! 🎉
I try listening to other creepypasta narration channels and IT AIN'T POSSIBLE ANYMORE. You really made me an addict to your master works. Keep it up! Hopefully you enjoy making them as much as we enjoy listening to them. 🙌🙌
I feel similarly. Dark Somnium has excellent quality and we're definitely spoiled for it. The acting is good, there's great use of sound and filters, a solid selection of stories, it's well done across the board.
I do like these more abstract possibly metaphorical stories. There are a ton of ways it can be interpreted, literally, as a metaphor for escaping an abusive situation, a more teenage angst version of hating your hometown, embrasure of destiny with transitioning to adulthood, and of course the usual dark one of escape through death and a purgatory walk of sorts like some of the "Land Before Time" theories. Structure wise I think it was the perfect length, enough meat to get invested but not so much that it meanders and loses focus. An excellent offering today, thanks DS!
Are you seriously spoiling us with these 45 min to an hour long vids on the regular right now? Achieving the quality of content that you do along with your selection of stories to narrate is nothing short of artistry. ❤
Honestly? My favorite video of yours. This has that subtle terror mixed with that fantastical feeling to it. The voice acting, the music, the whistle, everything.
Good story! The entity as Jim did say their parents will create another string to harvest. So I think that either there are survivors, or everyone is infected already but does not remember it. Grandpa did mention in the journal that it makes people forget. It could even be that he lets the child go out on purpose to get some fresh new strains in the village, as he is confident that the MC will want to go back. Nice narration/audio as always. Looking forward to another more progressive story, because you excell at those with the most intense and best music to accompany the literary climax. (Not to take away of works like these though, really enjoyed it.)
DS is seriously underrated. I checked the post and it came out 1 week ago, this was all read, confirmed to be good, read aloud to the microphone(likely taking multiple takes), edited, and uploaded in less than a week. The work ethic is insane and these are incredible narrations. Just wanted you to know that all your fans appreciate you.
Another banger to listen to during work. I love the open ended nature of the story. There's just enough there for you to be engaged with the story but it leaves room for you to draw your own conclusions. Not one I'd think needs a sequel. So many authors feel compelled to write direct sequels to their work and the sequel ends up hurting the overall story because it wasn't really needed.
I completely agree. The way this story ends, leaves the listener with a feeling of closure that the boy did escape. But also leaves the door open just a crack to wonder what what the boy went on to do with his life. It would be interesting to see how different writers would interpret this story. And have them write a short epilogue from their POV.
I’m a newer viewer of your channel and I’ve been binging you’re videos for like 2 months now (maybe even longer). I wanted to ask how you got into narrating and how you got so good at it, your voice acting is superb!
The start of the story with the whistling got me hooked, nicely done! Usually takes about 40-50 min with the buss to work.. so I'm saving this 45min-gem for tommorow🙏
You make the best stories and I wanna say thank you for continuing to make more stories you are the best at making stories I’ve never seen better stories than yours thank you
Hey man, I’m sure this will be as great as the others. I’ll see ya around in future comments; I’ll listen later. Be safe, and thank you for the amazing stories!
Hey Dark I know you said you usually reply to messages within the first few hours of a video but hopefully this meets your gaze. I’ve been indulging myself with creepy pasta for the past 2 years and I’ve been getting more and more intrigued and fascinated by the stories I hear. You and Mrcreepypasta are the only voices I like to listen to when listening to these stories both have unique personalities and I like that about you two, anyways I love the work and I like hearing your thoughts about the stories you read now it’s refreshing and also the outro song always makes me dance to its rhythm it’s really amazing and catchy I love hearing it every time it’s like receiving a piece of candy or a small reward after good behavior but I digress. I’m thankful that I got into creepy pasta it helps me fall asleep and I’ve even convinced my girlfriend to listen to you I’m happy for that. One last thing before I go, could you send a link to the story that you said was similar to this one I believe you said it was called mother sound I tried looking for it but to no avail I couldn’t find it I hope you see this and I love you and your content thank you❤️.
Hey dark somnium i really love your narration videos, they always help me go through the day, whether is at work or during a long drive, i hope this channel keeps growing!
I absolutely love all the stories that are narrated by you!! Totally addicted to this channel!! Btw, the song that finishes most of the stories is amazing (have no clue the nome of it, saddly)! Lots of love from a brazilian living in Chile!
Reminds me of a radio my family used to own many years ago. It would sometimes produce a high pitched creepy noises. The creepiest thing about it was when my father said we should get rid of it tommorow, that same somethign went wrong witht heradio, it caught a fire and half of the living room ended up in flames. Luckily, my parents realized it, before the fire swallowed the whole house. And the radio was actually turned off that night. Probably just a malfunction, but then again... who knows.
I love these types of stories, I'm so excited to hear it Sorry if this is weird but could you maybe consider releasing a video of just the whistles you use? I love them so much, especially the one for "every night at 3:30 something walks past my house whistling" (i think that's the name)
Who the hell needs movies with this narration, sound effect usage and music utilization. The visuals are very nice to imagine thanks to that and the good writing of the stories somnium chooses. I still remember the pictures i depicted from years ago when i first discovered the channel.
I’ve recently discovered your channel and I’m obsessed!!! You bring theses stories to life with all of your audio additions! Most times it makes my hair stand on end! Keep up the great work!
Hi I've been listening since 2017 and I don't think I've ever given you praise. I love your channel. I can't stop coming back to it. Every new video since high school and now every new video, since I've become a working man. I think it's amazing how your videos have progressed over the years. Your videos have gotten me through rough times. I guess I just want to say thank you for all the amazing work. Also don't burn yourself out :)
Hey dark somnium I have been using your channel to get through work alone lately and I just wanna say thank you for the effort you put it and I hope the channel continues to grow
I've been playing some S.T.A.L.K.E.R as of late and this thumbnail and title feels rather apt for my current mood. Going to listen to this tonight and of course I'll fall asleep to it yet again, so I'll relisten to it tomorrow on my way to work. Your upload rate these past few weeks has been stellar. Please know that I greatly appreciate each upload. Keep up the great work!
Maaaaan I love your videos!!! Always perfectly timed for when I’m at work organizing stuff. I love the way you narrate with the inflection in your voice and the sound effects. You’re doing amazing!!!
@@DarksomniumI was right, this was incredible! The image of the faces extended on wires reminded me of the story where a boy’s twin dies but keeps on talking; there’s definitely a similar image in there.
i just want to come by and say thank you, genuinely from the bottom of my heart your work has been a sense of comfort and an escape that for the past few years in times that ive been at my lowest and thinking thoughts of self hatred ive needed. i hope everything is going well for you and your content is and will forever be a blessing that came at the best possible time
Appreciate the story I only listen to you and 2 other creepy pasta channels and I’ve heard every story from the 3 of you your voices are perfect I got my brother listening to them as well
It's 1.39am Friday morning in Western Australia.. Been looking for a video to listen to before falling asleep. No doubt I'll have to listen to this at least 3 times so I get to hear it all =)
This is fantastic. I love it. I love how the entity left him at the end, giving him the chance to be free. I wonder if this is about independence and moving as a youth, or perhaps it’s about lone survivorship, or it’s simply what it is, a creepy town
That twist with Jim I was NOT expecting. Brilliant story bud. Again always find myself listening to these in complete darkness. I find them oddly calming. Along with that narration its pretty much a done deal if I'm basically half asleep.. but this time i managed to force myself to stay awake 😂
Of all the amazing things in this story, one of the things that stood out to me was when the kid was talking about his grandpa being at the pub with a lemonade. I immediately was hoping that it was a beer and that the kid was just so innocent that he thought it was a lemonade, but as always, great story
Oh my gosh Ronnie you are spoiling us with all these uploads, good work man. I look forward to drive to work and back because of you. You are the only person i can listen to, your quality and narrations are unmatched. I like hearing your thoughts at the end of stories too.
Wasn’t super into it in the beginning but I gotta say that last section of the story really spooked me, something about the whole trope of humans being treated as livestock and inevitably harvested by a being or beings that are far beyond our understanding just really shakes me to my core and never fails to unsettle me
DARE NOT QUESTION THE POWER OF THE BASKETBALL BAT!
Hey everyone! I hope you like the video! stick around to the end if you want to hear my thoughts on the story
Remember to like and share (if you want to)
Since I’ve got your attention. I’d love to get into narrations. Any tips or advice?
@@stevenlewis9704 i would say just start doing it and have fun, find your style and how you want to present the stories. you can get free audio software like audacity also. but make sure to always ask permission from the authors if you want to use their stories :)
Quick question, did u do the whistling?
Hi! Happy to be here u are a good narrator dark
I just wanna say thank you for becoming a part of my daily work routine. My work is mundane most of the time and I appreciate your wonderful narration that transports me to fascinating worlds. IMO you're the best creepypasta narrator I tried others in my recommended but they don't hold a candle to you. Thank you again
The story definitely has that Rust Belt feeling. That feeling of wanting to escape from a small town that clearly has something wrong with it, but it takes a while for you to realize it.
Sure, for the most part, you could just ignore the issues and stay, but for some people it’s too much. The biggest fear these towns have in real life is the youth leaving: their already struggling economy can only be hurt when the young and able choose to leave for someplace better.
I think the grandfather choosing to sacrifice the town is hitting on that. Feeling it’s best to just be done with it and let the town fall so no one has to go through that again.
That makes sense given how it tries to make people nostalgic
Agreed. You can almost sense the hopelessness of the environment in the story. A representation of the dilemma many people born and raised in rural small towns face at a certain age. Choose to navigate and accept the only place you've ever known despite lack of opportunities and often diversity... or go out into the unknown and seek fulfillment wherever you may end up. The cost for either choice can feel intimidating especially for those accustomed to low population areas with limited exposure. I really felt the pressure of the choice to be made by MC. Awesome story.
I always find this hilarious. Not everyone wants to leave their hometown, and any situation I've seen these small towns are better than suburbs or the city in pretty much every way. Hell, I had a few of my friends from the nearest city move out to where I live for the lower crime and more privacy/freedom of movement and activities, like anything outdoors (camping, target practice, fishing, etc).
@@JadedBelleis that real, people leaving their home because it lacks diversity? 🤣
@@brahtrumpwonbigly7309yeah you hear the same shit every day gets tiresome
When I first read the story, I thought it was a sequel or extension to the "something walks past my window at 3:03am whistling" video, and got excited 😂
ah i dont think its connected to that one, but that is an awesome story for sure :)
I remember listening to that story at the tail end of a shift and my phone died just around the time the neighbor's kid looked at the creature and the protagonist was able to protect his sister, and I was so mad at the sudden cliffhanger. It's one of my favorite stories from the channel. 😂😂😂
Lol I thought something like that too!
Is yours about a boy house sitting for his grandparents? Asking because I could have sworn your title was just a word off from the one I am thinking about.
@@johnmcwick1 I couldn't remember the exact title of it, but I remembered whistling, 3:03am, and something walking past a window 😂
@aleahlrb That's really funny! I had something like that happen to me woth a different story (I don't remember which one) but the power went out as it was getting climatic, and since I wasn't on my phone the video just cut out, plus it scared the life out of me 😂
"Something is Whistling on the Radio".... must be that Flo Rida song making a comeback
haha xD
It was, as always, a profound pleasure to be a part of a Somnium production and lend our voice a superb story such as this.
Thank you for having us
thanks so much for joining me on this one!
@Darksomnium Do you still let fans who join the discord offer to act in some videos? I've done some acting and I love these stories and your narration
@@TheProtoChimpI'd say get ahold of him via fb. He's replied a time or two to me on there regarding your same question, but I'd suggest to provide a few examples of you narrating.
Great collab on this story❤
Excellent work Dusklight!
Them basketball bats are deadly. Worse than baseball nets even. 😂
Terrifying
Funny thing is, baseball nets ARE a real thing lol
The second story of whistling ive had with you, my friend. My very first with you was the 3al whistler past the window story, and it still terrifies me to this day...theres just something about a long, low whistle...thank you, Ronnie! Never a disappointment! And your upload schedule is insane!! Grow, baby, grow!
Your little Insomniac
I was expecting this to be a sequel from a different perspective tbh. So when it wasn’t, it completely distracted me. I‘ll have to listen to it tomorrow, I guess, to give it a fair opinion. =)
The ONLY thing missing was the grandpa's note, what it said. Other than that, what a wild insane story!
Yeah, a shame tbh. I was waiting for that.
What’d it say
Yeah, I really wish we knew what it said.
I enjoyed the body horror in this one, unique interesting visuals instead of going the organic route that they normally do. And while one could draw metaphors about staying in your home town vs cutting lose, it wasn't heavy handed enough to distract from the horror story itself. Thoroughly enjoyable spooky little tale.
Hey Dark, I just wanted to thank you not only for this story but for the past few years I have to travel a lot and your stories make it so much easier not only that but your stories have been a way to connect with my dad we are always so excited to just listen to your stories while we are on the road and diffuse out theories about them his favorite is the NFT series so I just wanted to thank you for everything you have done for the both of us
That's so awesome, im so glad the stories have been able to do that with you and your dad, im honored :)
This is very wholesome to read
Wow another great narration! This story was really cool, didn’t expect how the ending played out. I also loved the art for the thumbnail great representation of the story! Makes you wonder how many of the townspeople have already been “infected” and are just sustaining the cycle of feeding by having more kids as suggested in the end.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Even though I haven't listened to it yet (I'm currently getting a haircut), I already know that this episode will be amazing as all the other ones. A one of a kind narrator, music composer, and sound designer!! Keep it up Dark Somnium!!
thank you for coming by! i hope your haircut goes well, last time i tried to get a haircut they cut my ear lol
@@Darksomnium damn, did they cut it bad, or just knick it?
@@boi2158 it was pretty bad, i have an afro and the lady didnt see my ear, ran the clippers right into it and i was bleeding like crazy lol.
@Darksomnium did you at least get a discount on the haircut?
@boi2158 I'd sure hope he got at least a little something. Sure, it happens more times than one would think, but still
Ok so this story sounded like a metaphor to me. One about not staying in one place your whole life, due to life being so short and not experiencing the stuff you wanted to. Leaving the familiar could be scary, but once you do, you will see life has more possibilities than ya think. His grandfather never left in my head due to his age and his parents or anyone in the town didn't leave because they were rooted there. Like by the wires. To me the wires are a metaphor for fear or comfort. That's what I think about this story. lmk if it's a good theory
Ah yeah that makes alot of sense, this story reminded me of a saying "most people die within 50 miles of where their born" idk if it's true but it made me think of it haha. Your theory makes alot of sense!
I'm so sorry Somni but I couldn't help but chuckle and imagine an oversized tennis racket when you said "a basketball bat in her hands"😂 incredible work as always, I actually appreciate your little typos/mistakes, we're just human after all ^-^
It's right here 1:19-1:24 if you're curious
haha mbmb xD glad i could give you a laugh though!
Keep it close!
Is someone playing Calvinball over here?
OK it's 5am and I thought I was the only one who heard that 😂😂
I deadass had to rewind lmao
Let’s go feels like Friday having a new story !!! Thank you 🙏 have a great day everyone !
same to you dylan! :)
I love listening to you narrate while I draw- not only is it nice background noice, but it's just the right amount of mental stimulation to help me focus and get the creative juices goin. Another 10/10 😁
@eat_buttons Omg that's incredible!! I'm hoping to make a comic myself - still got a long way to go lol
The second story of whistling ive had with you, my friend. My very first with you was the 3am whistler past the window story, and it still terrifies me to this day...theres just something about a long, low whistle...thank you, Ronnie! Never a disappointment! And your upload schedule is insane!! Grow, baby, grow!
yooo thank you :)
10 stories this month… I remember the first story I listened to of yours, “Turn It Off” was one of if not the best story narration I’ve heard, been binging your videos when walking my dogs, eating dinner, playing games, and now to fall asleep. I hope your passion for reading and narrating these stories stays hot, we’re all lucky to have found you, Dark. Have a good weekend 😤🤚
That one IS very good
Ima bout to listen to this story but before I do I just wanna say thank you for all the amazing narrations your narration is truly the best in my opinion and the way you get other people to narrate other characters makes the stories so much better so again thank you your the reason I can sleep at night.
thank you kindly, im so glad you enjoy them
Definitely a good story. Weird! The fact that the oppression that’s occurring is up to interpretation is a good psychological effect. I would definitely like to hear a part 2 where he does grow up and get homesick or after therapy thinks it was just trauma and returns. All in all great story good narration! 🎉
I try listening to other creepypasta narration channels and IT AIN'T POSSIBLE ANYMORE. You really made me an addict to your master works. Keep it up! Hopefully you enjoy making them as much as we enjoy listening to them. 🙌🙌
In picky about who I listen to. I listen to this one and lighthouse horror. He's really good too.
I feel similarly. Dark Somnium has excellent quality and we're definitely spoiled for it. The acting is good, there's great use of sound and filters, a solid selection of stories, it's well done across the board.
Thanks!
Thank you so much! :)
Yes sir. You are the best at this. I’m really happy with the increase in content. Well done buddy!! 😊
Really good creepypasta! SCP style anomaly trapping people in a town to be harvested. Always glad to tune in!
Been watching for about 2 years now can't work without your stories keep it up
wow im honored :)
I do like these more abstract possibly metaphorical stories. There are a ton of ways it can be interpreted, literally, as a metaphor for escaping an abusive situation, a more teenage angst version of hating your hometown, embrasure of destiny with transitioning to adulthood, and of course the usual dark one of escape through death and a purgatory walk of sorts like some of the "Land Before Time" theories.
Structure wise I think it was the perfect length, enough meat to get invested but not so much that it meanders and loses focus. An excellent offering today, thanks DS!
Are you seriously spoiling us with these 45 min to an hour long vids on the regular right now? Achieving the quality of content that you do along with your selection of stories to narrate is nothing short of artistry. ❤
Wtf is a basketball bat
Baseket ball
It's a bat you hit basketballs with.
Honestly? My favorite video of yours. This has that subtle terror mixed with that fantastical feeling to it. The voice acting, the music, the whistle, everything.
Good story!
The entity as Jim did say their parents will create another string to harvest. So I think that either there are survivors, or everyone is infected already but does not remember it. Grandpa did mention in the journal that it makes people forget. It could even be that he lets the child go out on purpose to get some fresh new strains in the village, as he is confident that the MC will want to go back.
Nice narration/audio as always. Looking forward to another more progressive story, because you excell at those with the most intense and best music to accompany the literary climax. (Not to take away of works like these though, really enjoyed it.)
I love this theory!
DS is seriously underrated. I checked the post and it came out 1 week ago, this was all read, confirmed to be good, read aloud to the microphone(likely taking multiple takes), edited, and uploaded in less than a week. The work ethic is insane and these are incredible narrations. Just wanted you to know that all your fans appreciate you.
thank you very much :)
I love listening to these stories at work, you narrate such amazing stories, especially with the other narrators participating, PERFECT🔥🔥🔥
Glad you like them! :)
Yessir thank u Ronnie 🙏 🙌 I truly needed this right now
I hope you're doing well!
Another banger to listen to during work. I love the open ended nature of the story. There's just enough there for you to be engaged with the story but it leaves room for you to draw your own conclusions. Not one I'd think needs a sequel. So many authors feel compelled to write direct sequels to their work and the sequel ends up hurting the overall story because it wasn't really needed.
I completely agree. The way this story ends, leaves the listener with a feeling of closure that the boy did escape. But also leaves the door open just a crack to wonder what what the boy went on to do with his life. It would be interesting to see how different writers would interpret this story. And have them write a short epilogue from their POV.
Slow rainy gloomy monday at work, perfect time for my favorite narrator!
I’m a newer viewer of your channel and I’ve been binging you’re videos for like 2 months now (maybe even longer). I wanted to ask how you got into narrating and how you got so good at it, your voice acting is superb!
im go glad you're enjoying the channel :)
The start of the story with the whistling got me hooked, nicely done! Usually takes about 40-50 min with the buss to work.. so I'm saving this 45min-gem for tommorow🙏
Yesss it’s been a slow work day and this couldn’t have been posted at a better time! Gonna listen to this between giving museum tours!
oooo sounds like a fun job! I hope you like the story!
This channel has become the soundtrack to my workday! My ADHD brain thanks you. ❤️
haha thats awesome im so glad the videos can help :)
You make the best stories and I wanna say thank you for continuing to make more stories you are the best at making stories I’ve never seen better stories than yours thank you
thank you so much :)
Your welcome
Hey man, I’m sure this will be as great as the others. I’ll see ya around in future comments; I’ll listen later. Be safe, and thank you for the amazing stories!
thank you! I hope you have a great day!
I always love when you upload the stories early in the morning
Glad you like them!
Yay! My favorite narrator posts right as I start work grooming dogs 🩶 Perfect timing!
have fun! :)
Yesss! thank you Ronnie! You've been spoiling us!
@eggo! New story, get over here!! 🤭 I can't wait.
He is on fire!! Can't wait to listen on my drive back home! Always looking forward to a good time 🎉. I'll be first next time!!
1:22 basketball bat lol ?
I heard that too 😂
Absolute legend, posting banger after banger man thank you so much for the constant stream of videos your stories help me survive the work week
Dark is beast-mode, always.
im so glad the videos can help :)
Ah yes a basketball bat
Just decided to lay down to relax, and you posted! Perfect timing! Love all of your videos!
Yay! Thank you!
Hey Dark I know you said you usually reply to messages within the first few hours of a video but hopefully this meets your gaze. I’ve been indulging myself with creepy pasta for the past 2 years and I’ve been getting more and more intrigued and fascinated by the stories I hear. You and Mrcreepypasta are the only voices I like to listen to when listening to these stories both have unique personalities and I like that about you two, anyways I love the work and I like hearing your thoughts about the stories you read now it’s refreshing and also the outro song always makes me dance to its rhythm it’s really amazing and catchy I love hearing it every time it’s like receiving a piece of candy or a small reward after good behavior but I digress. I’m thankful that I got into creepy pasta it helps me fall asleep and I’ve even convinced my girlfriend to listen to you I’m happy for that. One last thing before I go, could you send a link to the story that you said was similar to this one I believe you said it was called mother sound I tried looking for it but to no avail I couldn’t find it I hope you see this and I love you and your content thank you❤️.
thank you so much im so glad you're enjoying the videos, and sure here is a link: ua-cam.com/video/Yt-A9ZoBJO0/v-deo.html
@@Darksomnium Thank you soooooo muchhh for the reply seeing you reply puts a smile on my face I’m really happy right now 😁😁😁
just in time for me to go grocery shopping! i always look forward to ur videos, cant wait to listen to this one :)
ooo awesome! I hope you have a great day!
Listening to this while doing chores. Thank you for another banger upload ❤
Hey dark somnium i really love your narration videos, they always help me go through the day, whether is at work or during a long drive, i hope this channel keeps growing!
Glad you enjoy it! :)
I absolutely love all the stories that are narrated by you!! Totally addicted to this channel!! Btw, the song that finishes most of the stories is amazing (have no clue the nome of it, saddly)! Lots of love from a brazilian living in Chile!
im glad you like it! thats a song i made called "dark dreams" here is a link: ua-cam.com/video/b1qvtbvEM6I/v-deo.html
@@Darksomnium Thank you!! You're amazig (at narrating AND at composing) !!!
yayayay omg another great video!! the whistling immediately gave me shivers aaa i cant wait to listen to this!! tysm dark you're the absolute best
Now i know my night is gonna be lit! You have the PERFECT voice for these kind of stories. They are sooo addictive
thank you so much!
Reminds me of a radio my family used to own many years ago. It would sometimes produce a high pitched creepy noises. The creepiest thing about it was when my father said we should get rid of it tommorow, that same somethign went wrong witht heradio, it caught a fire and half of the living room ended up in flames. Luckily, my parents realized it, before the fire swallowed the whole house. And the radio was actually turned off that night. Probably just a malfunction, but then again... who knows.
I love these types of stories, I'm so excited to hear it
Sorry if this is weird but could you maybe consider releasing a video of just the whistles you use? I love them so much, especially the one for "every night at 3:30 something walks past my house whistling" (i think that's the name)
Who the hell needs movies with this narration, sound effect usage and music utilization.
The visuals are very nice to imagine thanks to that and the good writing of the stories somnium chooses.
I still remember the pictures i depicted from years ago when i first discovered the channel.
I’ve recently discovered your channel and I’m obsessed!!! You bring theses stories to life with all of your audio additions! Most times it makes my hair stand on end! Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much!!
Hi I've been listening since 2017 and I don't think I've ever given you praise. I love your channel. I can't stop coming back to it. Every new video since high school and now every new video, since I've become a working man. I think it's amazing how your videos have progressed over the years. Your videos have gotten me through rough times. I guess I just want to say thank you for all the amazing work. Also don't burn yourself out :)
thank you so much! im making sure to take breaks in between videos to not burn out or anything :D
Hey dark somnium I have been using your channel to get through work alone lately and I just wanna say thank you for the effort you put it and I hope the channel continues to grow
thank you so much!
The one thing I dislike about this channel is how amazingly good the quality is that I cannot listen to other narration channels.
aw haha thank you so much!
You SNAPPED on this bro! I luv the commentary of your thoughts and theories afterwards. Keep killin it DS my man
I've been playing some S.T.A.L.K.E.R as of late and this thumbnail and title feels rather apt for my current mood. Going to listen to this tonight and of course I'll fall asleep to it yet again, so I'll relisten to it tomorrow on my way to work.
Your upload rate these past few weeks has been stellar. Please know that I greatly appreciate each upload. Keep up the great work!
Maaaaan I love your videos!!! Always perfectly timed for when I’m at work organizing stuff. I love the way you narrate with the inflection in your voice and the sound effects. You’re doing amazing!!!
I appreciate that!
I read “Something is Whistling” and I know _exactly_ what I’m in for! I adored the follow up to the Metro story, and I know I’ll adore this!
thats awesome! let me know what you think!
@@DarksomniumI was right, this was incredible! The image of the faces extended on wires reminded me of the story where a boy’s twin dies but keeps on talking; there’s definitely a similar image in there.
18:07 “…the music was there, until it wasn’t.”
And then an ad with a guy whistling started playing 😃
Praying for a sequel of this one especially with that ending! also, amazing work as always ron!
Wow! I'm still amaze with the quality. You definitely deserve every love to your channel!
i just want to come by and say thank you, genuinely from the bottom of my heart your work has been a sense of comfort and an escape that for the past few years in times that ive been at my lowest and thinking thoughts of self hatred ive needed. i hope everything is going well for you and your content is and will forever be a blessing that came at the best possible time
wow thank you so much, im honored.
wow thank you so much, im honored :)
One of the scariest yet, with absolutely superb production. Whistle is echoing in my brain!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Just got the discord notification, title is interesting, and I'm not doing anything at work. Seems like itll be an enjoyable next 45 minutes!
I hope you like the story :)
Appreciate the story I only listen to you and 2 other creepy pasta channels and I’ve heard every story from the 3 of you your voices are perfect I got my brother listening to them as well
I like your the part where you share your thoughts on the story. Please keep it up. Great story as always
Im absolutely hyped to hear this narration!!!
wooo! I hope you like it!
@@Darksomniumindeed I did it was great!
I get happy every time you upload! Me and my bf listen to you like every day. don’t know what we would do without your stories!!
thats so awesome! thank you :)
I'm stuck on "basketball bat" lmao
Yay! New upload from Ronnie!
yoooo B)
Your narrations REALLY shine when the stories call for heavy sound design input. That was an excellent intro!
Thank you thank you thank you for the increased uploads! You make getting through a work shift sooo much better!
It's 1.39am Friday morning in Western Australia.. Been looking for a video to listen to before falling asleep.
No doubt I'll have to listen to this at least 3 times so I get to hear it all =)
Have been an on again off again listener for years. Love the stories you post great job.
Glad you enjoy it!
i love checking my phone to find a dark somnium discord notification followed by a new video 🥰🥰
This was a really cool story and it was so much fun to listen to it! Thank you so much for your great work! Love it
I'm going to add this to my work playlist, thanks so much Ronnie, this made my day!
happy to hear it! :) thank you!
Awesome! This was fantastic, truly.
Perfect timing, busy day at work today, thanks!
Man when I tell you your sound design is ALWAYS God tier I mean it. It sets the atmosphere so well.
thank you so much!
This is fantastic. I love it. I love how the entity left him at the end, giving him the chance to be free. I wonder if this is about independence and moving as a youth, or perhaps it’s about lone survivorship, or it’s simply what it is, a creepy town
Love your videos. Your sound design is top tier and I love the new 'my thoughts' parts you've been adding in. All the best from New Zealand
27:24 thank God he said bears! I thought this old man was going to say something totally different..
And he would be right either way!
That twist with Jim I was NOT expecting. Brilliant story bud. Again always find myself listening to these in complete darkness. I find them oddly calming. Along with that narration its pretty much a done deal if I'm basically half asleep.. but this time i managed to force myself to stay awake 😂
That was really good! Thanks for the great naration
Im a mechanic and an avid listener and fan. Helps the day fly by. Also put my homie on your vids. KEEP IT UP MUCH LOVE
Awesome! Thank you! :)
Really enjoyed this story. Good job all around.
im loving the consistent uploads. can’t wait to listen to this tonight with a blunt and a few beers. love you brother, keep up the great work :)
Glad you enjoy it!
Of all the amazing things in this story, one of the things that stood out to me was when the kid was talking about his grandpa being at the pub with a lemonade. I immediately was hoping that it was a beer and that the kid was just so innocent that he thought it was a lemonade, but as always, great story
Oh my gosh Ronnie you are spoiling us with all these uploads, good work man. I look forward to drive to work and back because of you. You are the only person i can listen to, your quality and narrations are unmatched. I like hearing your thoughts at the end of stories too.
more to come! im so glad you like the stories :)
Wasn’t super into it in the beginning but I gotta say that last section of the story really spooked me, something about the whole trope of humans being treated as livestock and inevitably harvested by a being or beings that are far beyond our understanding just really shakes me to my core and never fails to unsettle me
That was a great story! Thank you for the narration! 😄
I love the effort made by you to always give us an amazing experience with these amazing stories. Great job as always!
thank you kindly