Creepy twists. Strange encounters. The stories that first made us afraid.

Before the stories we tell… there were the stories that shaped them.In this episode of Ink and Influence, we explore the legacy of R.L. Stine, the writer who introduced a generation to horror — blending fear, humour, and unexpected twists into stories that linger long after the final page.From eerie transformations to unsettling surprises, his influence can still be felt in modern horror, where the familiar turns strange… and the strange turns dangerous. This short-form episode explores the ideas and storytelling style behind one of the most iconic voices in horror.

If you enjoy this episode, continue your listening with:
The Thing in the Wall (a creepy and unsettling story where something feels just slightly… wrong)
Shortcuts (a strange and eerie tale where a simple choice leads somewhere it shouldn’t)
Running from the Christmas Tractor (a darkly playful story where something unexpected turns terrifying)

About Ink and Influence
Ink and Influence is a short-form series from Haunted UK Fiction, exploring the authors, ideas, and origins behind some of the darkest and most enduring works of fiction.

Credits:
Written by Melissa West
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Secrets. Atmosphere. The quiet dread of something not quite right.

Before the stories we tell… there were the stories that shaped them. In this episode of Ink and Influence, we explore the life and legacy of Daphne du Maurier, a master of gothic suspense whose work blurred the line between psychological tension and the supernatural.From isolated settings to unseen presences and creeping unease, her influence continues to shape modern horror — proving that what is felt can be far more terrifying than what is seen.This short-form episode explores the ideas, themes, and quiet power behind one of gothic fiction’s most enduring voices.

If you enjoy this episode, continue your listening with:
Rattle Chains (a classic gothic tale of entrapment and lingering presence)
The Lady of the Stairs (a haunting rooted in history, place, and a voice that refuses to be silenced)
Freddie (a powerful and emotional story influenced by Cornwall’s gothic landscape and atmosphere)



About Ink and Influence
Ink and Influence is a short-form series from Haunted UK Fiction, exploring the authors, ideas, and origins behind some of the darkest and most enduring works of fiction.

Credits:
Written by Melissa West
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Below the surface, the perfect holiday retreat hides a dark secret...

"To anyone else, the Hollow Rooms was a grand winter retreat. Only Ian and Liam knew the truth: beneath the glitter, the walls pulsed with something else..."


What began as a quiet holiday has revealed something far darker, a place where appearances deceive, and something beneath the surface has been waiting all along.This original paranormal horror story explores isolation, deception, and the terrifying cost of uncovering what should have remained hidden.

This is the conclusion of a two-part Haunted Holiday story.

New to Haunted UK Fiction? Listen to Part One before continuing.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
The Thing in the Wall (a creeping horror where something hidden begins to make itself known)
Fossils (a disturbing discovery that proves some things should never be unearthed)
One Always Comes Back (a powerful and unsettling story where something refuses to let go)

About the Author
This story was written by Ian Harris, whose work is deeply influenced by real-life paranormal experiences spanning over three decades. His encounters and sensitivity to people, places, and unseen energies have shaped his storytelling, blending folklore, atmosphere, and psychological unease.His personal experiences were also featured on the Haunted UK podcast in episode “30 Years and Counting.”

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Ian Harris
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

The perfect holiday retreat holds a deep, dark, twisted secret...

"The Hollow Rooms stood on the crest of the mountain like a black crown…. A long drive curved up through wrought iron gates, their bars twisted into the shapes of roses and thorns. The two figures who had been waiting were staff members—a man in a black suit with a gold watch chain, and a woman in a gray dress buttoned high to her neck. Both were pale in a way that spoke of years indoors, but there was something else, too: a stillness in their faces, as though their smiles had been painted on and dried there. “Welcome to the Hollow Rooms,” the man said, bowing slightly. His voice was low and smooth, like polished wood. “You must be the Morgan family. We’ve been expecting you…”  


This original paranormal horror story explores isolated hotels, eerie hosts, and the creeping realization that some places don’t let their guests go.

This is part one of a two-part Haunted Holiday story.

New to Haunted UK Fiction? Start here.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
The Pale One at the Window (another chilling and atmospheric story by Ian Harris, where something watches from just beyond reach)
Deathly Cold (a freezing, isolating horror where the environment itself becomes the threat)
The Overcoat (a dark, slow-burning tale of control and unease, where something quietly takes hold)

About the Author
This story was written by Ian Harris, whose work is deeply influenced by real-life paranormal experiences spanning over three decades. His encounters and sensitivity to people, places, and unseen energies have shaped his storytelling, blending folklore, atmosphere, and psychological unease.His personal experiences were also featured on the Haunted UK podcast in episode “30 Years and Counting.”

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Ian Harris
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A child's Christmas wish turns into a nightmare wrapped in ribbons.

"It is the not knowing that twists the guts of the helpless figure, almost as much as the awesome fear inspired by its breath-rasping gaoler.  This butcher now reaches deep into a pocket and its hand emerges with a fistful of brightly-coloured, self-adhesive bows – some green, some red, some silver, some gold…"


This original paranormal horror story explores dark Christmas folklore, twisted gift-giving, and the terrifying consequences of being chosen. Flash Fiction Friday, a bite-sized tale designed to unsettle.

New to Haunted UK Fiction? Start here.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Driftstone Marsh (a bleak winter horror where something moves through the snow)
Deathly Cold (a chilling tale of isolation and survival against an unforgiving environment)
The Retribution of Parson Beelzebub Brown (a dark and unsettling Christmas horror from the same author)

About the Author
This story was written by Jed Vesper, a horror writer with a taste for the macabre and strange. His home county of Yorkshire, UK, is steeped in atmosphere and inspiration for the ghoulish and ghostly. Jed is often most active around the witching hour.His debut anthologies Tales of Dread and Dismay (Volumes 1 and 2) are available in e-book format on Amazon worldwide. His work has also appeared in BHF Books of Horror Stories and on podcasts including Planet Raconteur and Nocturnal Transmissions.Find more from Jed Vesper:
Facebook: Jed Vesper Ghost Story and Horror Writer
X: @jedvesper

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Jed Vesper
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A late-night drive. A snow-covered road. Something moving just beyond the headlights...

"Heart pounding, he exhaled a shaky breath and forced himself to look left, then right. Nothing. No headlights, no shapes, nothing at all. Who else would be out here on a night like this? He was about to move off when something caught his eye—a flicker of movement in the field opposite...A dark shape, large, powerful, tearing across the snow. He couldn’t tell what it was, only that it moved fast, until it vanished into the swirling snow and the ink-black night beyond.

‘What the hell…?’ Riley muttered. He rubbed condensation from the windscreen, but it made no difference. Muttering a curse, he shoved the door open and stood half in, half out, peering across the hedgerow. The night pressed close, thick with falling snow.

Then it came..."


What should have been a quiet journey home after a Christmas party quickly turns into something far more terrifying, as something unseen begins to follow — just out of sight, just beyond reach.This original paranormal horror story explores isolation, winter dread, and the terrifying moment when you realize you are not alone in the dark.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Deathly Cold (a chilling winter horror where the environment itself becomes the threat)
The Hollow Rooms (a twisted and disorienting story where reality itself begins to break down)
Okuri Inu and Rain? (a terrifying tale of something that follows… and what happens if you stop)

About the Author
Jason Wells is a writer of dark and atmospheric horror, exploring encounters with the unknown and the fear that emerges when the familiar turns hostile. Contact: wellsyjay@live.co.uk

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Jason Wells
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A shared nightmare. A collapsing boundary between dreams and reality. What if your mind was no longer your own?

“Alice saw the wave… it rose like a predator preparing to strike — silent, inevitable.”

In this special episode of Haunted UK Fiction, we explore the terrifying premise of Nightborn, the debut novel from internationally bestselling author Theresa Cheung.Blending psychological horror with the paranormal, Nightborn asks a chilling question: what happens when dreams are no longer private, and something begins to control them?

Settle in as we read the prologue and first chapter, then go behind the scenes in an in-depth conversation with Theresa Cheung, discussing her transition from non-fiction to fiction, the writing process, and the real-world phenomena that inspired the story.

If you enjoy this episode, continue your listening with:
Roadsong (a disorienting journey where reality begins to slip and nothing feels quite real)
Folded In (a strange and unsettling story where perception and reality begin to unravel)
The Big Top (a surreal encounter with something that exists just outside the boundaries of the normal world)

About the Author
Theresa Cheung is an internationally bestselling author known for her extensive work on dreams, the subconscious, and the paranormal. With decades of research into dream states, sleep paralysis, and altered consciousness, she has become a leading voice in the field.Nightborn marks her debut into fiction, drawing on her deep understanding of the dream world to create a story where the boundaries between waking life and nightmare begin to dissolve.You can learn more about Theresa and her work here: https://www.theresacheung.com

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story excerpt by Theresa Cheung
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Interview participants: Theresa Cheung, Steven Holloway, Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A simple request. A careful craft. A garment that carries something far darker within it.

"My father was in a strange mood that day. He welcomed me with genuine warmth and appeared, to me at least, quite comfortable and content in his soft armchair and his cup perched delicately on the left knee. His words, however, were of the most serious sort; he betrayed no emotion by stating the facts clearly and with a certain stiff formality. I was informed that he had something very important to tell…"

What begins as a routine commission soon becomes something far more unsettling, as a tailor finds himself entangled in a request that feels wrong from the very beginning.Some things are simply not meant to be made... This original paranormal horror story explores influence, control, and the quiet horror of becoming part of something one doesn't fully understand.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Bleakmore: A Gothic Tale (a richly atmospheric story steeped in gothic tradition and quiet dread)
Mother Never Liked Dead Things (a haunting tale of love, attachment, and the consequences of refusing to let go)
The Wedding Dress (a sweeping, time-laced story where the past refuses to stay buried)

About the Author
L.D. Brown is a writer based in Hawkshead, Cumbria, where he runs Tallow Tales; The Hawkshead Ghost Walk. His work is deeply influenced by the darker side of the Lake District landscape — its rain-soaked woodlands, tarns, and lingering sense of unease.Inspired by classic authors such as M.R. James, Algernon Blackwood, and Arthur Machen, his writing blends traditional ghost story elements with atmospheric, folk horror sensibilities.You can find more of his work and ghost walks via the links below
:Instagram & Facebook: @tallowtales
Website: www.kittchen.co.uk/tallowtales
Email: lukebrown7@hotmail.co.uk

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by L.D. Brown
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Sometimes, echoes just need to be heard...

"Eilidh MacKenzie always knew she was different. Raised in a quiet Scottish village cradled by hills and lochs, her childhood was shaped by the whispers of her great-grandmother —stories of second sight, banshees crying by the river, and the mist that wasn’t just mist. Most folk rolled their eyes. Eilidh never did…" 


In a quiet Scottish village, where folklore lingers in the hills and the past never fully fades, one woman begins to understand that what she sees — and hears — may be more real than anyone believes.This original paranormal story explores second sight, Celtic folklore, and the quiet pull of voices that refuse to be forgotten.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
The Lady of the Stairs (a chilling and atmospheric haunting steeped in place, memory, and history)
Sukie in the Graveyard (a gentle and emotional story of connection beyond death)
Okuri Inu and Rain? (two haunting tales blending folklore and lingering spirits)

About the Author
Michele Liddle is the author of Echoes in the Mist – Tales of a Highland Seer and the host of the podcast Shell’s Spooky Stories. Her work is inspired by gothic horror and folklore, particularly the writing of Darcey Coates.You can find more of her work and follow her podcast via the links below:
Instagram: @shellsspookystories
Website: https://www.stan.store/shellsspookystories
Email: shellsspookystories@yahoo.com

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Michele Liddle
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Some things should never be unearthed...

"Pierce saw a large group of men appear from a bellowing wall of white. Like ghostly figures emerging from beyond the supernatural veil. They were carrying a man on a makeshift stretcher. Pierce’s eyes still were not great, and he thought someone had covered the man in a velvet blanket for warmth, but as the struggling group got closer, he could see that it was no blanket. Blood covered the man from head to toe..."


Beneath the surface, where air grows thin and light disappears, something ancient waits, and once it’s disturbed, there may be no way to contain it.This original paranormal horror story explores underground terror, unseen forces, and the deadly consequences of digging too deep.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Spores (a deeply unsettling tale where something unfamiliar begins to spread and take hold)
Fossils (a disturbing discovery that proves the past is never truly buried)
The Thing in the Wall (a creeping horror where something hidden begins to make itself known)

About the Author
T.J. McLaughlin writes dark, suspenseful fiction influenced by authors such as H.P. Lovecraft, Clive Cussler, Agatha Christie, and Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child. He is currently developing Blackdamp into a full-length novel.You can find more of his work via the links below:
Website: https://www.tjmclaughlinauthor.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571845544996
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tjmclaughlinauthor/
Email: tjmclaughlinauthor@gmail.com

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by T.J. McLaughlin
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A roadtrip takes a dark turn after a stop at a roadside diner...

"A jukebox blasted out some Chuck Berry. He knew the tune but not the words... He couldn’t remember the last time he’d heard it. Or any music, come to think of it. Had they been listening to the radio in the car? He didn’t think so, but hadn’t there been a tune? Perhaps Nina had been humming as she drove…"


”What begins as a simple stop on a long drive slowly unravels into something far more unsettling, a place where time slips, memories blur, and leaving may not be as easy as it should be.This original paranormal horror story explores liminal spaces, endless roads, and the quiet terror of realizing you may already be lost.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Folded In (a strange and disorienting story where reality begins to bend and unravel)
Spores (a deeply unsettling tale where something unfamiliar begins to take hold)
Shortcuts (a journey that leads somewhere it shouldn’t, where the familiar becomes dangerously wrong)

Glenn Quigley is an Irish author and artist originally from Dublin, now living in Northern Ireland. His work blends the strange, the emotional, and the uncanny, often exploring characters caught in worlds just slightly out of sync with reality.His debut novel The Moth and Moon was published in 2018, and his tenth novel, Heart of the Wren, was released in October. In addition to writing, Glenn is also an accomplished visual artist, working in acrylics and watercolours, and designs for the brand themoodybear.com.You can explore more of his work via the links below:
Heart of the Wren: https://mybook.to/heartofthewren
Haunted Hearts: Season of the Witch: https://mybook.to/HauntedHeartsTwo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennquigleyauthor/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/glennquigley.bsky.social
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Glennquigleyauthor/
Website: https://glennquigley.com/
Email: Glenn@glennquigley.com

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Glenn Quigley
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A ghostly tale told from a chilling perspective...

"When I awoke again, it was to darkness. I had been hopeful for my bed, to find myself ensconced in blankets with my beloved governess by my side, mopping my brow. Instead, four, solid, wooden walls bore down upon me…"


A young girl dies, but something of her remains, bound to what was left behind. As grief consumes the living, the line between love and possession begins to blur. This original paranormal ghost story explores death, attachment, and the haunting consequences of a love that cannot let go.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
The Overcoat (a dark, gothic tale)
Angel of Lincoln (a haunting story of presence, memory, and something bound to stone)
The Ghost on the Staircase (a short but chilling encounter with something that lingers just out of sight)

About the Author
S.C. Fisher is a Welsh horror author based in Suffolk, one of the most haunted regions in England. Raised on R.L. Stine and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, her work blends classic horror with modern themes.Her six-book series Base Fear explores real-life haunted military bases and the terrifying experiences of the families who lived there. She is currently working on a zombie apocalypse novel with a focus on toxic relationships at the end of the world.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s_c_fisher_author
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Fqko4sRyE/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Website: https://scfisherauthor.wixsite.com/scfisherauthor
Email: femmefish@gmail.com

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by S.C. Fisher
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

The man behind Dracula. The ideas that shaped modern horror.

Before the stories we tell… there were the stories that inspired them.In this episode of Ink and Influence, we explore the life and legacy of Bram Stoker, the author whose work helped define the vampire as we know it today.From folklore and superstition to obsession, fear, and the unknown, Stoker’s influence continues to echo through modern horror — shaping the stories we still tell.This short-form episode offers a glimpse into the origins of one of the most enduring figures in gothic fiction.

If you enjoy this episode, continue your listening with:
Bloodsuckers (a dark and unusual take on vampire folklore, where not everything is as it seems)
The Overcoat (a gothic, slow-burning tale of influence and control)

About Ink and Influence
Ink and Influence is a short-form series from Haunted UK Fiction, exploring the authors, ideas, and origins behind some of the darkest and most enduring works of fiction.

Credits:
Written by Melissa West
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A shattered moment. A lingering presence. A ghost who remembers everything.

“I stayed where I had fallen, frozen in fear… Papa had seen. And I knew exactly what was going to happen next.”

Told from the perspective of the ghost itself, this chilling story unravels a moment of trauma that refuses to stay in the past — replaying, reshaping, and lingering long after it should have ended.This original paranormal ghost story explores memory, fear, and the haunting weight of a moment that never truly lets go.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
The Ghost on the Staircase (a short, unsettling encounter where something lingers just out of sight)
Mother Never Liked Dead Things (a chilling ghost story rooted in family, fear, and what refuses to stay buried)
Sukie in the Graveyard (a touching and atmospheric tale of presence, memory, and connection beyond death)

About the Author
Melissa West is the creator of The Skylark Bell, a fiction podcast featuring original supernatural and atmospheric stories. This story was originally released as part of a collaboration with The Haunted UK Podcast and is based on a real-life encounter, retold from the perspective of the ghost itself.You can find more of her work via The Skylark Bell on all major podcast platforms.
Instagram: @theskylarkbell
Website: www.theyskylarkbell.com
Contact: theskylarkbell@gmail.com

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Melissa West
Narrated by Steven Holloway and Melissa West
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A travelling circus. A strange invitation. A night in Willerby that may not belong to this world.

“Welcome to my Big Top… From nowhere and everywhere… the wonders of this multiverse brought here to your front door…”

When a mysterious train arrives in Willerby, it brings with it something extraordinary — a circus that seems to exist beyond place, beyond time, and perhaps beyond reality itself.But in a village where nothing is ever quite what it seems, even wonder comes with a cost.This original paranormal story explores liminal worlds, strange bargains, and the unsettling beauty of things that don’t belong.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Shortcuts (another tale from Willerby, where stepping off the right path can take you somewhere you shouldn’t be)
Folded In (a strange and unsettling story where reality bends in dangerous ways)
The Wedding Dress (a haunting, time-bending tale where the past and present begin to blur)

About the Story
The Big Top comes from the mysterious town of Willerby — a place that seems to exist slightly out of step with the rest of the world.These stories were discovered during the early planning stages of Haunted UK Fiction, on a website dedicated to documenting the town and its inhabitants. The identity of those behind it remains unknown, but permission was granted to share these accounts under a number of unusual conditions.You can explore more at:
WelcomToWillerby.co.uk
Instagram: @WillerbyVillage

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Willerby
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

In the village of willerby, a mysterious creature makes it's presence felt after newcomers awaken it...

"On the two-minute walk home, Sally and Dan picked their starlit way back to their cottage and felt – at last – Willerby was home.  There was a note pinned to their front door: Things don’t lie still in Willerby. You must be more careful. Here to help when you’re ready..."

What begins as a peaceful new start quickly unravels when a warning appears, and something ancient, buried deep within the village, begins to stir. In Willerby, some places are better left alone.This original paranormal horror story explores hidden creatures, rural folklore, and the consequences of awakening something that should have stayed forgotten.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Shortcuts (another unsettling tale from Willerby, where the wrong path can lead somewhere you can’t return from)
Fossils (a disturbing discovery that reveals something ancient is never truly gone)
The Thing in the Wall (a creeping, childhood nightmare where something feels deeply wrong)

About the Story
Jack’s Pool comes from the mysterious town of Willerby, a place that seems to exist slightly out of step with the rest of the world.These stories were discovered during the early planning stages of Haunted UK Fiction, on a website dedicated to documenting the town and its inhabitants. The identity of those behind it remains unknown, but permission was granted to share these accounts under a number of unusual conditions.You can explore more at:
WelcomToWillerby.co.uk
Instagram: @WillerbyVillage

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Willerby
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A hidden path. A quiet town. Some shortcuts should never be taken.

“We were between two hedges… a narrow passage where the light didn’t fall quite right. ‘Dad?’ she said. ‘Look up… slowly now.’”

In the town of Willerby, certain paths promise to save time. But those who take them don’t always come back.This original paranormal horror story explores liminal spaces, missing children, and the terrifying idea that some places exist just beyond the edges of the world we know.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Jack’s Pool (another eerie tale from the strange and unpredictable town of Willerby)
The Thing in the Wall (a childhood nightmare where something feels just slightly… wrong)
Blackdamp (a tense and unsettling story where danger creeps in unseen)

About the Story
Shortcuts comes from the mysterious town of Willerby — a place that seems to exist slightly out of step with the rest of the world.These stories were discovered during the early planning stages of Haunted UK Fiction, on a website dedicated to documenting the town and its inhabitants. The identity of those behind it remains unknown, but permission was granted to share these accounts under a number of unusual conditions.You can explore more at:
WelcomToWillerby.co.uk
Instagram: @WillerbyVillage

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Willerby
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A haunting story born of tragedy, a ghost that lingers just long enough to be remembered...

"I turned. A boy sat at the far end of the bench... I felt as if something about him was off, not eerie or wrong, just off as if he was somehow dimmer and softer. Like the light didn’t catch him quite the same way it did other things…"


This episode is dedicated to the memory of Jonas

In a moment of stillness, a chance meeting becomes something far more profound — a presence shaped by loss, memory, and the fragile space between worlds.This original paranormal ghost story explores grief, connection, and the possibility that some spirits remain not to haunt… but to help.

This episode contains themes of suicide that some listeners may find distressing.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Freddie (an emotional and deeply moving haunting that stays with you long after the final line)
One Always Comes Back (a powerful story of loss, love, and something that refuses to let go)
Sukie in the Graveyard (a touching ghost story with a haunting twist)

About the Author
Robert McDermott is a Dublin-based writer whose work blends literary fiction with the supernatural. His debut novel Jone$town was published in 2019, followed by the short story collection The Occulting Light in 2022. His stories have appeared widely in anthologies both in print and online.His writing often explores the intersection of the everyday and the uncanny, drawing influence from authors such as Kurt Vonnegut, M.R. James, and Kevin Barry.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertmcdermott73author/
Email: robertmcdermott@gmail.com

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Robert McDermott
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A new flat. A lingering presence. A wartime ghost that refuses to leave.

“Jane lay perfectly still, barely breathing… the smell of tobacco hung heavy in the air, as if someone sat in the chair by the window, smoking and watching her sleep.”

What begins as unfamiliar sounds in a new home quickly turns into something far more unsettling, a presence tied to the past, lingering in the shadows of a Barcelona apartment. This original paranormal ghost story explores wartime hauntings, residual presence, and the quiet terror of being watched by something you cannot see.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
The Lady of the Stairs (a chilling and atmospheric haunting deeply tied to place and history)
The Pale One at the Window (a slow-burning supernatural presence that watches… and waits)
Rattle Chains (a haunting tale of entrapment and the desperate need to escape)

About the Author
Tim Hale is a Liverpool native whose passion for storytelling spans over five decades. Inspired by everything from classic adventure stories to modern supernatural fiction, his work blends local legend, folklore, and lived experience.This story was influenced by an account shared by his wife from her time living in Barcelona, bringing an added layer of realism to this unsettling tale.You can follow Tim’s work, including his upcoming novella The Haunting of the Punchbowl, via the links below:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BAXHy3EU9/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Email: hale.tim@sky.com

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Tim Hale
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A coffin in the back of a van. An ancient friendship. Not all vampires are what you expect.

“Godfrey stirred in his coffin, pressing his hands against his ears as the battered van rattled along the A5… Cedric claimed he remembered the Romans building it, but Godfrey knew better. Cedric always lied...”

Travelling through the night, two unlikely companions carry secrets older than the road beneath them. But when the truth begins to surface, it becomes clear that not all monsters fit the stories we’ve been told.This original paranormal horror story explores vampires, folklore, and the blurred line between predator and protector.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
27 (a dark tale of temptation, ambition, and the cost of a deal you can’t escape)
The Overcoat (a chilling descent into influence, control, and something taking hold)
Okuri Inu and Rain? (two haunting tales blending folklore and lingering spirits)

About the Author
James Alderson is a retired postmaster from the Midlands. This story was relayed to him during a strange encounter at The Green Man pub in the village of Willerby while on holiday — a tale that blurs the line between folklore and lived experience.

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by James Alderson
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

There is no drama such as that of a theatre ghost...

"There was a gentle rapping on the door, which caused him to start. He reckoned it must be Francis, an old friend coming to check on him after he had walked away, or a runner, summoning him to set for further rehearsals. The knocks on the door started to get louder as he walked towards it…"

Backstage, where shadows linger and echoes never quite fade, one actor finds himself drawn into something far beyond rehearsal.This original paranormal ghost story explores haunted theatres, lingering presences, and the unsettling idea that some performances never truly end.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
The Lady of the Stairs (a chilling and atmospheric ghost story rooted in place and presence)
Rattle Chains (a haunting tale of something trapped… and desperate to escape)
Freddie (an emotional and deeply unsettling story that lingers long after the final line)

About the Author
Lewis Darley is a writer, illustrator, and videographer based in Nottingham. His work blends the everyday with the strange, creating unsettling and atmospheric stories grounded in realism. His influences include Michelle Paver, Daphne du Maurier, Russell T Davies, and Reece Shearsmith, among others.You can find more of his work, including his audio fiction podcast Crooked and Strange, via the links below:
Instagram: @darleymakesart
Website: https://www.lewisdarleyillustration.com/
Email: lewis@lewisdarleyillustration.com

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Lewis Darley
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A haunted painting. A trapped spirit. An escape that comes at a terrible cost...

“It has been many nights since someone has come. I stare at the nail before nudging the fallen picture frame with my foot… Should I really be enticing someone to this fate?”

Inside the frame, something waits. Watching. Hoping. Desperate to be free.This original paranormal ghost story explores cursed objects, spiritual entrapment, and the horrifying reality that escape may only come by passing the curse on to someone else.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
The Pale One at the Window (a slow-building supernatural presence that refuses to stay contained)
The Lady of the Stairs (a chilling and atmospheric ghost story rooted in place and memory)
Echoes in the Mist (a short, haunting tale steeped in folklore and lingering spirits)

About the Author
Ellen Forkin is a writer, artist, and poet based in Orkney, whose work ranges from gentle hauntings to deeply unsettling ghost stories. Inspired by authors such as Laura Purcell and Michelle Paver, her writing explores atmosphere, isolation, and the emotional weight of the supernatural

Instagram: @ellen_forkin
Facebook: Ellen Forkin Art
Bluesky: @ellenforkin.bsky.social
TikTok: @ellen.forkin
Website: www.ellenforkin.co.uk
Email: hello@ellenforkin.co.uk

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Ellen Forkin
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A ouija board. A new house. Something that should never have been invited in...

“At first, the planchette barely moved… But as the night grew darker, the whispers grew louder. It spelled out a name: Martha. A date: 1863. And then, suddenly: RUN.”

What begins as a harmless game quickly turns into something far more dangerous when a family unknowingly makes contact with a presence that refuses to stay confined to the board.This original paranormal horror story explores demonic attachment, possession, and the terrifying consequences of opening doors that should never be touched.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Rattle Chains (a classic haunted house tale where something unseen makes its presence known)
The Overcoat (a dark and unsettling story of influence, control, and something that slowly takes hold)
Shortcuts (a chilling reminder that one decision can invite something you can’t escape)

About the Author
Craig Forster is a writer of dark and unsettling fiction, drawn to themes of the paranormal, the unknown, and the forces that linger just beyond our understanding.

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Craig Forster
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

The stories behind the stories. The origins of Haunted UK Fiction. What really goes into bringing these tales to life.

Join Steve and Melissa for a special fireside chat as they reflect on the first season of Haunted UK Fiction — from how the podcast began, to the writers and stories that shaped it, and what lies ahead.

This behind-the-scenes episode offers a rare look at the creative process, the decisions behind the show, and the journey from idea to execution.Whether you’ve been listening from the beginning or are just discovering the show, this is your chance to step behind the curtain.

If you enjoy this episode, continue your listening with:
HMP SIgnal's End by James West
Freddie by Ruth Saberton
The Pale One at the Window by Ian Harris

About Haunted UK Fiction
Haunted UK Fiction is a paranormal fiction podcast featuring original ghost stories, supernatural horror, and eerie tales from writers across the UK and beyond. Each story is professionally narrated and crafted to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Hosted by Steven Holloway and Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A deal with the devil. A rising star. A curse that always comes due at 27...

Johnny’s life is on the edge of something bigger... bigger crowds, bigger music, bigger dreams. But when a stranger starts talking about old crossroads deals and forgotten bargains, success begins to feel… earned in the wrong way.

“This night, however, Duke came over after the gig and introduced himself…”

Inspired by the legend of the “27 Club,” this original paranormal horror story explores cursed fame, devil’s bargains, and the chilling cost of getting everything you ever wanted.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Bloodsuckers (a twisted tale of temptation and consequence)
The Overcoat (a dark, atmospheric descent into obsession and desire)
Shortcuts (a strange and unsettling story where one decision changes everything)

About the Author:
Alis Griffiths drew inspiration for 27 from the легенд of the “27 Club,” where musicians like Kurt Cobain and Jimi Hendrix died at the age of 27 — often under mysterious or tragic circumstances. Fascinated by stories of deals made with the devil at the crossroads, and a lifelong rock music fan, she crafted a modern tale that blends folklore with contemporary horror.She is a fan of The X-Files, Supernatural, and authors including Stephen King, Anne Rice, Joe Hill, and Glen Duncan — with a particular interest in the strange, unexplained, and uncanny.

Instagram: @alis_griffiths
Contact: allijonesgriffiths@gmail.com

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Alis Griffiths
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A creature stalks the forest. A ghost returns at the same time… every night.

“She opens her mouth to shout but no sound comes. No one believes her anyway. Footsteps stop. The skirt stops. There, outside her room now. Always at seven o’clock…”

In this chilling episode, two haunting tales unfold — one rooted in dark folklore, the other in a moment that refuses to end: 
Okuri Inu – a sinister presence follows silently through the forest… and stopping may be the worst thing you can do.
Rain? – a ghostly figure returns night after night, bound to a tragedy that plays on repeat

Blending urban legend, folklore, and atmospheric horror, these stories explore what happens when something begins to follow… and refuses to let go.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
The Pale One at the Window (a slow-burning supernatural presence watching from just beyond reach)
Freddie (an emotional and deeply haunting story that lingers long after the final line)
Echoes in the Mist (a short, folklore-inspired tale rooted in Celtic atmosphere)

About the Author
Liah S. Thorley writes dark fiction inspired by folklore, urban legends, and history, from ancient Egypt to the early 20th century. She also hosts Dark Tales of Murder, Crime and the Paranormal walking tours in Scarborough through Black Widow Tours.

Instagram: @liahsthorley_author | @blackwidowtours
🔗 Website: www.blackwidowtours.co.uk

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Liah S. Thorley
Narrated by Liah S. Thorley and Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A ghost train. A night shift. A tragedy that never stops replaying.

Dave has worked nights for years — but something at the level crossing refuses to stay in the past. Each shift, the same events unfold… and tonight feels different.

“Dave froze as he had every night since he took on the nights Officer job a decade ago…”

This original paranormal horror story explores residual hauntings, ghostly loops, and the chilling possibility that some moments never end.

New to Haunted UK Fiction? Start here.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Blasted Heath (a theatrical ghost story)
Rattle Chains (a classic haunted house tale)
The Lady of the Stairs (a chilling Scottish haunting)

About Haunted UK Fiction
Haunted UK Fiction is a paranormal fiction podcast featuring original ghost stories, supernatural horror, and eerie tales from writers across the UK and beyond. Each story is professionally narrated and designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comCredits:

Story by James West
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

This is Steve from the Haunted UK Podcast with a very special announcement and request.

We’re calling all writers, storytellers and creators of tales of the Paranormal and Supernatural. Do you have a spine-tingling story that's too chilling to keep to yourself? If the answer is yes, then wherever you are in the world…The Haunted UK Fiction podcast wants to hear from you!!

We're on the hunt for original, spine-tingling paranormal and supernatural stories to be professionally narrated and featured on our brand-new show – completely free of charge.Whether you're a published author, an aspiring writer, or someone with a natural gift for storytelling, this is your chance to share your work with a global audience of listeners who crave the eerie, the unexplained, the otherworldly.

We’re looking for original fictional short stories or novellas with strong paranormal or supernatural themes – haunted houses, restless spirits, witches, crytids, ancient curses, time-slips, doppelgangers, and everything else in between. Your stories can be suspenseful, mysterious, atmospheric, terrifying, thought provoking, darkly magical.

We’re offering you the chance to have your work professionally narrated, recorded, mixed and mastered, then featured on our new show. We’ll also promote your story on all of our social media accounts on both The Haunted UK Podcast, and Haunted UK Fiction.

As the author, you’ll receive full credit for your work, a fully mastered mp3 audio file of your material to use as you wish, and we’ll even include links to your website, social media accounts, and any other contact details that you wish to share. You’ll also retain full rights to your story – we’re simply here to amplify your work…not to claim it. There are no fees, no contracts, and no hidden jargon.

Your story deserves to be heard – whether it’s a tale that’s been haunting your notebook for years, or maybe something new that you’re finally ready to unleash – this is your chance to bring it to life.We can’t wait to hear from you – to read what you’ve created – so why not let the voices of the otherworld speak…through you.

To submit your story for consideration, email us at hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com.We look forward to hearing from you very soon…until then, stay safe...and take care.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Ancient customs and lore haunt visitors to a remote Scottish forest...

'This place gives me the creeps,’ said Ruth, ‘it’s too quiet. It doesn’t seem natural.’She was right of course, the location, time of year and warning from the night before gave the moment an uncanny quality. Ruth wasn’t given to strange notions but for a second, she couldn’t tell if what she was seeing was real or some very convincing simulation… 


What begins as a simple visit to a secluded Scottish woodland soon unravels into something where local customs aren’t simple tradition, but something far deeper, and darker.This original paranormal horror story explores ancient folklore and isolated landscapes.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Fossils (a disturbing discovery where something ancient refuses to stay buried)
Echoes in the Mist (a folklore-rich tale rooted in Scottish landscape and second sight)
The Pale One at the Window (a slow-building, deeply unsettling presence that lingers just beyond reach)

About the Author
Robert McDermott is an Irish author whose work spans literary fiction, crime, and the supernatural. His debut novel Jone$town (2019) was followed by the short story collection The Occulting Light (2022), and his recent novel The Fifth Shot explores the world of detective thrillers.His writing often blends atmosphere, psychology, and the uncanny, drawing readers into stories where something just beneath the surface begins to emerge.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertmcdermott73author/
Email: robertmcdermott@gmail.com

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Robert McDermott
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A Christmas Tree that doesn't want Christmas to end, a true case of by careful what you wish for!

“I wish it could be Christmas every day,” she whispered, like a prayer or a spell, and then whispered it again without meaning to… "


.As the decorations come down and the season slips away, one quiet wish begins to take hold, and something in Willerby listens.This original paranormal horror story explores festive folklore, lingering magic, and the terrifying consequences of wanting something just a little too much.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
One Always Comes Back (a haunting tale where something refuses to stay gone)
Fossils (a disturbing discovery from Willerby, where the past is never truly buried)
The Retribution of Parson Beelzebub Brown (a dark Christmas horror where something comes to collect)

About the Story
I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day comes from the mysterious town of Willerby — a place that seems to exist slightly out of step with the rest of the world.These stories were discovered during the early planning stages of Haunted UK Fiction, on a website dedicated to documenting the town and its inhabitants. The identity of those behind it remains unknown, but permission was granted to share these accounts under a number of unusual conditions.You can explore more at: WelcomToWillerby.co.uk
Instagram: @WillerbyVillage

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Willerby
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

When the ghost of Christmases past lingers in the back of our minds, and the dark corners of the room...

"I have a Christmas Ghost. Each year, the moment I haul the bins of holiday decorations into the living room, it begins to form. I can usually feel it hovering in the corner of the room, like a mass of swirling clouds coming together to form a storm…"

Hello and welcome, dear listeners, to Haunted UK Fiction – a sister podcast to The Haunted UK which features original flash fiction, short stories, and novellas with paranormal themes. All stories you will hear were written by a collection of talented writers, authors, and storytellers, both independent and professional.

This story is being released as part of our Flash Fiction Fridays – bite-sized bonus content for your spooky listening pleasure.

In today’s episode we’ll be reading The Christmas Ghost, which was written by Melissa West and first released on her podcast, The Skylark Bell back in 2022.

We truly hope you enjoy this haunting yet cozy bite-sized tale. If you would like to hear more from Melissa, you can find her collection of novels and short stories on The Skylark Bell podcast, available on all major podcast platforms. Links to her website, social media and contact information can be found below:

Instagram: @theskylarkbell
Website: www.theskylarkbell.com
Contact: theskylarkbell@gmail.com

If you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, and you would like to submit it for review, simply send it in to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com  

Until next time, stay safe, and take care.

Episode Credits:
Story by Melissa West
Narrated by Steven Holloway and Melissa West
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Preparations for a festive event turn into a terrifying holiday horror...

“She eyed the tractor...They hadn’t told her much about the previous owner, but she’d heard the rumours. She hoped they weren’t true. Imagine living such an isolated life that you’re only found because the bills are long overdue…” 

What should have been a cheerful Christmas event quickly turns into something far more unsettling, as something old, and possibly forgotten, makes its presence known.This original paranormal horror story explores rural isolation, festive folklore, and the terrifying idea that some traditions carry more than just lights and cheer.

Flash Fiction Friday – a bite-sized tale designed to unsettle.

New to Haunted UK Fiction? Start here.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
The Retribution of Parson Beelzebub Brown (a dark and unsettling Christmas tale where something comes to collect)
Deathly Cold (a chilling winter horror where isolation becomes the real threat)
Spores (a deeply unsettling story where something unfamiliar begins to take hold)

About the Author
Harrie Tabor is a writer with a love of the strange, the whimsical, and the unsettling. When not writing, she enjoys stained glass, championing fancy rats as underrated pets, and attempting to break her advent calendar record.

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Harrie Tabor
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Revenge is best served at Christmas...

"A bead of sweat careered down the dome of his forehead like a wet cockroach.  Slapping his head and rubbing frenziedly... In wiping the sweat from his brow, he must have caught the curtains, and they had parted more widely... Blinking his vision back into focus, he saw the dark invaders stop dead where they were; a tableau from some obscene pantomime..."

What begins as a quiet festive evening quickly unravels into something far more sinister, and retribution, long overdue, finally arrives.This original paranormal horror story explores guilt, judgment, and the terrifying idea that some debts are never forgotten… even at Christmas.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Arena of Shadows (another dark and disturbing Christmas tale by the same author)
Driftstone Marsh (a bleak winter horror where something moves through the snow)
The Hollow Rooms (a twisted and atmospheric story where a perfect retreat hides something far darker beneath)

About the Author
This story was written by Jed Vesper, a horror writer with a taste for the macabre and strange. His home county of Yorkshire, UK is steeped in atmosphere and inspiration for the ghoulish and ghostly.His debut anthologies Tales of Dread and Dismay (Volumes 1 and 2) are available in e-book format on Amazon worldwide. His work has also appeared in BHF Books of Horror Stories and on podcasts including Planet Raconteur and Nocturnal Transmissions.Find more from Jed Vesper:
Facebook: Jed Vesper Ghost Story and Horror Writer
X: @jedvesper

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Jed Vesper
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A castle legend. A restless spirit. A voice determined to be heard.

“Around the late 1400s, there was a woman who was a mistress of one of my ancestor’s lairds. His vengeful wife locked her up in one of the castle turrets, where she perished from not eating. Some psychics have seen her. She walks the stairways at night.”  “That’s a lie,” a voice hissed in Pucci’s ear—warm breath prickled her cheek..."

What begins as a familiar ghost story soon unravels into something far more unsettling, as a presence steps forward to challenge the version of events the living have long accepted.Some spirits don’t linger to haunt… but to be understood.This original paranormal ghost story explores historical hauntings, hidden truths, and the unsettling moment when the past begins to speak for itself.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Sukie in the Graveyard (a touching and atmospheric story of presence, memory, and connection beyond death)
Shadows in the Barri Gotic (a haunting tied to place, history, and something that refuses to fade)
Echoes in the Mist (a folklore-rich tale of second sight and voices carried through time)

About the Author
Lisa Aldon, writing as L.J. Aldon, is the author of the Pucci Riddle Mystery series, including Riddle of the Jeweled Cipher and Riddle of the Haunted Hoard. Her work blends mystery, history, and the paranormal, often drawing on real-life encounters and “evidence-based” experiences with the unexplained.Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, she also works as an engineer and consciousness leadership consultant. Some of the ghostly encounters in this story are drawn from real experiences… though which ones remain a mystery.
Website: ljaldon.com
Instagram: @ljaldon
Facebook: LJ Aldon
Threads: ljaldon
Email: ljaldon@ljaldon.com

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by L.J. Aldon
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A young couple’s search for a new home takes an unsettling turn...

“Adele... slipped her hand from her mother’s grasp to wave. When asked who she was looking at, Adele couldn’t say and when she glanced back there was nobody there after all. Maybe she had imagined it? Only a very old lady lived in the Rectory. There were no children there…”

What begins as a hopeful search for a new home slowly gives way to something far more unsettling, as a presence lingers just out of sight, and just beyond explanation.This original paranormal ghost story explores memory, place, and the quiet unease of something that refuses to be forgotten.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Helen (Something in the Cellar) (a chilling perspective-driven ghost story where the past refuses to let go)
Sukie in the Graveyard (a gentle and emotional story of connection beyond death)
The Pale One at the Window (a slow-building, deeply unsettling presence watching from just beyond reach)

About the Author
Ruth Saberton is a bestselling author of over 30 novels, published by Orion, HarperCollins, Pan Macmillan, and Little Black Dress. Originally from London and now based in Cornwall, her work is often inspired by landscape, atmosphere, and the emotional ties between people and place.Her latest novel, The First and Last Summer, explores friendship, family, and second chances.You can find more of her work below:
Website: https://www.ruthsaberton.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthsabertonauthor/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruthsabertonauthor
Contact: admin@ruthsaberton.com

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Ruth Saberton
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A hidden passage. A flicker of light. Something is spreading behind the walls.

“Robert placed his face in the hole, to find a stone opening. It was a natural cave... He should have been excited by this startling architectural find, but one detail instead made his skin pallid and cold.There was a single flickering candle, the wax placed upon a sharp shelf of jutting rock. It had been placed here, decoratively, and judging by the length of the candle, recently…” 


What begins as a small, almost insignificant discovery quickly turns into something far more disturbing, as the boundaries between the known and the hidden begin to break down.Some things don’t stay contained... they grow.This original paranormal horror story explores intrusion, decay, and the terrifying idea that something may already be inside your home.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
The Thing in the Wall (a creeping horror where something hidden begins to make itself known)
Blackdamp (a tense underground tale where something unseen proves deadly)
Fossils (a disturbing discovery that reveals something ancient was never truly buried)

About the Author
Lewis Darley is a Nottingham-based writer, illustrator, and videographer whose work blends the everyday with the strange. His stories often explore subtle intrusions into ordinary life, building a sense of realism before tipping into the unsettling.You may also know his work from Blasted Heath, featured in Season 1.You can find more of his work below:
Instagram: @darleymakesart
Website: https://www.lewisdarleyillustration.com/
Email: lewis@lewisdarleyillustration.com

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Lewis Darley
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

From the moment of its creation, a wedding dress bears silent witness to decades of human lives.

“The box moved again. Had it been years already? This time, a man was staring back at me. I recognized him from the wedding. His eyes looked sad. I felt his tears fall and soak into my satin. I could feel his heavy heart. He put the lid back on the box and I felt myself being carried away…”


From the moment it is first worn, a simple dress becomes something more — a silent witness to love, loss, and the passing of time, carrying the weight of every life it touches.This original paranormal story explores memory, attachment, and the quiet haunting of objects that never forget.

Flash Fiction Friday – a bite-sized tale designed to linger.

New to Haunted UK Fiction? Start here.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Mother Never Liked Dead Things (a haunting story of love, grief, and the consequences of holding on too tightly)
Rattle Chains (a gothic tale of entrapment, where something — or someone — cannot move on)
Freddie (a deeply emotional ghost story where place and memory intertwine)

About the Author
Melissa West is the co-creator and co-producer of Haunted UK Fiction and the creator of The Skylark Bell, a fiction podcast featuring original supernatural stories and music.Her work often explores atmosphere, emotion, and the quiet spaces between life and memory.
Website: www.theskylarkbell.com
Instagram: @theskylarkbell
Contact: theskylarkbell@gmail.com

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Melissa West
Narrated by Steven Holloway and Melissa West
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A guest at a manor house bears witness terrible events unfolding again and again...

“There, stood by the bannister and staring down at me with an intensity I found hard to bear, was a man, smartly dressed, with thick black hair and black side whiskers.  What I noticed most were his angular features and prominent cheekbones.  I stood there, frozen to the spot and meeting his cold stare for what seemed like an eternity before I was finally able to tear my eyes away and when I glanced back only several seconds later, he was gone…”

What begins as a quiet stay in a historic house soon becomes something far more unsettling, as a guest finds themselves witnessing events that seem to repeat — as though the past is not finished with the present.Some places don’t just remember… they replay.This original paranormal gothic horror story explores lingering tragedy, time loops, and the eerie sensation of becoming part of something that has happened before.

This is part one of a two-part gothic tale.

New to Haunted UK Fiction? Start here.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
The Overcoat (a slow-burning gothic tale of influence and unease, where something quietly takes hold)
The Lady of the Stairs (a haunting rooted in history, where a voice from the past refuses to be silenced)
Rattle Chains (a classic gothic story of entrapment and a presence that cannot move on)

About the Author
Emma Hudairi has long been drawn to ghost stories and the supernatural, from childhood reading to adult fascination with paranormal investigations. Bleakmore: A Gothic Tale was written during lockdown as a deeply personal creative project, inspired by distance, uncertainty, and the enduring pull of gothic storytelling.Though fictional, the story draws on the landscapes and atmosphere of Yorkshire — a place where history and imagination naturally intertwine.

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Emma Hudairi
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A storm rising. A figure revealed. Some events are sadly destined to repeat...

“The swell of the waves was much higher now and I could hear them crashing against the cliffs... The shrubs in the garden swayed in the wind.  The scene was almost unrecognisable as the location of my walk earlier in the day. My eyes glanced to the left along the path that I had used. A sudden flash of lightning highlighted the way and that’s when I first saw her…”

As the truth behind Bleakmore begins to surface, what once felt like a distant echo of the past becomes something far more immediate — and far more inescapable.Some places don’t just replay history… they draw you into it.This original paranormal gothic horror story explores inevitability, lingering tragedy, and the moment when observer becomes participant.

This is the conclusion of a two-part gothic tale.

New to Haunted UK Fiction? Listen to Part One before continuing.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
The Wedding Dress (a haunting tale where objects bear witness to lives, loss, and the passage of time)
One Always Comes Back (a chilling story rooted in folklore, where some forces are destined to return)
Freddie (a deeply emotional ghost story where place, memory, and presence intertwine)

About the Author
Emma Hudairi has long been drawn to ghost stories and the supernatural, from childhood reading to adult fascination with paranormal investigations. Bleakmore: A Gothic Tale was written during lockdown as a deeply personal creative project, inspired by distance, uncertainty, and the enduring pull of gothic storytelling.Though fictional, the story draws on the landscapes and atmosphere of Yorkshire — a place where history and imagination naturally intertwine.

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Emma Hudairi
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

For hundreds of years it stood silent, waiting...

“Seems everywhere has its own ghosts. I’ve heard all the stories, the thing I don’t know is why Lincoln is so bloody haunted!” “I can tell ye,” said a voice... An old man in his late 70s, peaked cap and waxed jacket, sat beside them. “I can tell ye,” he repeated, leaning on his elbow with his hand under chin...”

What begins as a casual conversation soon reveals something far older — a story rooted deep in the history of Lincoln, where legend and reality blur, and something unseen has always been present.Some places don’t just have ghosts… they have guardians.This original paranormal horror story explores urban folklore, ancient presence, and the unsettling idea that some forces have been watching for far longer than we realize.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
HMP Signal’s End (another chilling story by the same author, where something refuses to stay contained)
The Lady of the Stairs (a haunting tied to history, place, and a presence that endures)
Echoes in the Mist (a folklore-rich tale where voices from the past still carry through the present)About the Author

James West is a writer of atmospheric horror, known for blending grounded settings with unsettling supernatural elements. His previous story HMP Signal’s End, the very first episode of Haunted UK Fiction, remains one of the show’s most enduring and talked-about releases.

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by James West
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Sometimes the cold cuts deeper than expected...

“It was cold. She worked her fingertips into the ice, appreciating the smoothness of the whale’s skin. The longer she held her hand there, the damper her palm became. She could even feel the water seeping into the edge of her sleeve. The guilt struck her like a sledgehammer. There shouldn’t be that much water, surely. Was the sculpture even there any more? She must’ve single handedly melted it…”

What begins as a simple interaction quickly turns unsettling, as something shifts beneath the surface, and the cold becomes something far more than just temperature.This original paranormal horror story explores transformation, unease, and the quiet terror of realizing something is changing… and you may be part of it.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Running from the Christmas Tractor (another eerie and darkly playful story by the same author, where something unexpected turns terrifying)
Spores (a deeply unsettling tale where something begins to spread and take hold)
Blackdamp (a tense and atmospheric story where unseen danger proves deadly)

About the Author
Harrie Tabor writes stories that blend the strange, the unsettling, and the quietly surreal. With a distinctive voice that often starts in the familiar before drifting into the unexpected, her work lingers in that uneasy space where something just isn’t quite right.You can find more from Harrie here:
https://www.tumblr.com/harrietabor

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Harrie Tabor
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

TriskadeCATphobia: Three Cat tails... er, tales... one superstition.

“When I first arrived, the spirits were no more than shadows and mist. As a kitten, I’d pounce and tumble on tendrils of fog. Madame was angry at first, but soon discovered that her visitors willingly accepted my mewling as the sounds of spirits from beyond the veil…”

To mark Friday the 13th, this special Flash Fiction Friday episode brings together three eerie tales — all centered around one of the most mysterious creatures to share our homes: the cat.From shadowy folklore to watchful companions and something far more unsettling beneath soft fur and quiet paws… these stories explore the strange, the supernatural, and the suspicion that cats may understand far more than we do.TriskadeCATphobia features three short tales:

• All the Cats Are Black (from the strange town of Willerby, where even the animals aren’t quite what they seem)
• The Medium’s Cat by Susan Ballinger (where the line between the living and the dead may not be so clear)
• Have You Seen Murphy? by Melissa West (where something gentle… may not be harmless)

Flash Fiction Friday – bite-sized stories designed to unsettle.

If you enjoy this episode, continue your listening with:
Shortcuts (a strange Willerby tale where something familiar turns deeply wrong)
The Wedding Dress (a haunting story where objects quietly witness human lives unfold)
Spores (a deeply unsettling tale where something begins to spread and take hold)

Stories in this episode were written by contributors from around the world:

• Willerby – an anonymous and mysterious source chronicling a town that seems to exist just out of step with reality
• Susan Ballinger – a writer with a passion for history, the unexplained, and the strange intersections between them
• Melissa West – co-creator of Haunted UK Fiction and creator of The Skylark Bell, known for atmospheric and emotionally resonant supernatural storytelling

You can explore more of their work below:

Willerby:
Website: www.welcometowillerby.com
Instagram: @willerbyvillage
Bluesky: @willerbyvillage.bsky.social

Susan Ballinger:
Bluesky: @PeculiarSusan.bsky.social
Instagram: @birdshot127 | @cemetery_plots
Email: ballingersj@gmail.com

Melissa West:
Website: www.theskylarkbell.com
Instagram: @theskylarkbell
Email: theskylarkbell@gmail.com

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Stories by Willerby, Susan Ballinger, Melissa West
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Not every reflection belongs to the person standing before it...

“It wasn’t dramatic at first. Just little things. A prickle on the back of her neck whenever she passed the hallway mirror. The way her phone screen sometimes lit up on its own, reflecting her face too pale, too elongated. The kitchen window fogging faintly when she stood near it, though the air was dry…” 

What begins as a series of small, easily dismissed moments slowly builds into something far more unsettling as the boundary between reflection and reality begins to blur.Sometimes, what you see looking back isn’t just a trick of the light.This original paranormal horror story explores perception, identity, and the quiet terror of something slipping into your place.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
The Hollow Rooms (another unsettling tale by the same author, where reality begins to fracture in an isolated setting)
The Thing in the Wall (a creeping horror where something hidden begins to make itself known)
Folded In (a strange and disorienting story where perception and reality begin to unravel)

About the Author
Ian Harris writes atmospheric supernatural fiction inspired by real-life paranormal experiences spanning over three decades. His sensitivity to people, places, and unseen energies informs stories that blur the line between perception and reality.His personal experiences were also featured on the Haunted UK podcast in episode “30 Years and Counting.”

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Ian Harris
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A quiet afternoon in a graveyard becomes something lasting and bittersweet...

“What struck me about the cemetery, aside from the pounding heat, was the serene atmosphere. There was a keenly felt tranquillity to the place which enhanced every aspect of the experience...This was a place existing in the space between both words and worlds…”

What begins as an ordinary afternoon soon becomes something far more meaningful, with a chance encounter. Not all ghost stories are meant to frighten. Some are meant to stay with you.This original paranormal story explores connection, memory, and the bittersweet moments that exist between loss and understanding.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
It Shows Up When It’s Needed (another deeply moving story by the same author, where presence and purpose intertwine)
Freddie (a powerful and emotional ghost story where memory and place are inseparable)
The Wedding Dress (a haunting tale of lives, love, and the quiet passage of time)

About the Author
Robert McDermott is an Irish author whose work blends literary fiction with the supernatural, often exploring emotional depth, memory, and the unseen connections between people.His collection The Occulting Light features stories that exist in the space between the ordinary and the uncanny, and his novel The Fifth Shot explores the world of crime and investigation.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertmcdermott73author/
Email: robertmcdermott@gmail.com

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Robert McDermott
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

The past does not always stay buried...

“When Lisa tried to leave the village to go shopping, she found the turn onto the main road going to Beckworth blocked. The hedges had grown to an enormous size and intertwined themselves over the tarmac like the fingers of two clasping hands. By pushing the leaves aside, she could just see through. Cars were rushing past, but none slowed, and Lisa wondered if Willerby was being forgotten…”

What begins as a small, unsettling change quickly becomes something far more disturbing, as Willerby begins to close in on itself, and the outside world drifts further away. This original paranormal horror story explores isolation, forgotten places, and the terrifying idea of being slowly erased from the world beyond.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Shortcuts (another unsettling tale from Willerby, where a simple path leads somewhere you shouldn’t go)
Blackdamp (a tense story where something buried proves far more dangerous than expected)
Spores (a deeply unsettling tale where something begins to spread and take hold)

About the Story
Fossils comes from the mysterious town of Willerby — a place that seems to exist slightly out of step with the rest of the world.These stories were discovered during the early planning stages of Haunted UK Fiction, on a website dedicated to documenting the town and its inhabitants. The identity of those behind it remains unknown, but permission was granted to share these accounts under a number of unusual conditions.
You can explore more at:
www.welcometowillerby.co.uk
Instagram: @WillerbyVillage

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Willerby
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Should people tell their guests about the ghosts lingering in their homes...?

“The staircase was just behind the sofa in the open-plan living room and once, a coat hanger tumbled down the stairs unaided. There was nobody upstairs, however there was a small pile of hangers on the top step and maybe one of them was loose. These odd events I could explain logically. Ghosts don’t exist…”

At first, it’s easy to dismiss a noise, a movement, something slightly out of place. But when the ordinary explanations begin to wear thin, a question starts to form: What if it isn’t nothing? This original paranormal ghost story explores skepticism, subtle hauntings, and the moment when logic is no longer enough.

Flash Fiction Friday – a bite-sized tale designed to unsettle.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
The Thing in the Wall (a creeping domestic horror where something hidden begins to make itself known)
Helen (Something in the Cellar) (a chilling perspective-driven story where the past refuses to stay quiet)
The Pale One at the Window (a slow-building tale where something familiar begins to feel deeply wrong)

About the Author
John Gorman is a forensic scientist with a strong grounding in evidence and logic — making his fascination with the unexplained all the more compelling. Inspired by local hauntings in Lancashire and his own experiences, The Ghost on the Staircase marks his first step into supernatural fiction.

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by John Gorman
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A water spirit. An old legend. And a story that may not behave the way you expect…

“Nixie… a shapeshifting spirit said to lure the unwary into dark waters.”

This April Fool’s special takes a familiar piece of folklore and turns it on its head — blending the eerie with the unexpected, and reminding us that not every story is here to frighten… some are here to surprise.Because on April 1st, anything can happen.This original paranormal tale explores folklore, misdirection, and the fine line between unsettling and absurd.

If you enjoy this episode, continue your listening with:
Echoes in the Mist (a folklore-rich tale rooted in second sight and ancient belief)
One Always Comes Back (a haunting story where old traditions and forces refuse to fade)
Shortcuts (a strange tale where the familiar leads somewhere it shouldn’t)

About the Author
Edward Willcox is a performance storyteller and writer of original tales, blending folklore, humour, and atmosphere. His work often plays with expectation, inviting listeners in before quietly shifting the ground beneath them.
Facebook: Ed Willcox
Instagram: @an_nemia

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Edward Willcox
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Not all nightmares are born of pure imagination...

“Tim’s breath caught. He pushed himself upright, heart hammering. Slowly, as if drawn, he reached out a hand. He hesitated and looked around the room, searching for an alternate explanation. There was nothing. When he looked back at the wall, the shadow had changed. It was no longer shapeless. It had a face…” 

What begins as a restless night quickly turns into something far more terrifying, as the line between dream and waking life begins to blur.Some things don’t stay in your head, some things find a way out.This original paranormal horror story explores nightmares, manifestation, and the moment when fear becomes something real.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
The Pale One at the Window (a slow-building tale where something begins to appear where it shouldn’t)
The Ghost on the Staircase (a subtle domestic haunting where small disturbances lead to something more)
Spores (a deeply unsettling story where something begins to spread beyond control)

About the Author
Alec Rowan writes across sci-fi, horror, and fantasy, drawing inspiration from authors like Stephen King and Dean Koontz, as well as atmospheric and survival horror worlds such as Silent Hill and Resident Evil. His work often explores the boundary between reality and the unknown, where fragile normality begins to break down.You can find more of his work below:
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alec-rowan.bsky.social
Website: https://alec-rowan.blogspot.com

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Alec Rowan
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

A childhood ghost experience ties into an ghostly encounter decades later...

“I cowered beneath the duvet, pulling it up to my nose, my eyes just peeking over the edge as I watched her loom above me. She seemed impossibly tall, towering over me, and for a moment we just stared at each other. A few seconds — but it felt like a lifetime. Then she lifted her veil…”

What begins as a terrifying moment from childhood slowly reveals itself to be something more, as years later, the past resurfaces, and a long-forgotten encounter refuses to remain buried.Some experiences don’t fade with time.. sometimes they follow you.This original paranormal horror story explores memory, fear, and the lingering presence of something first seen… and never truly understood.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
The Thing in the Wall (a nightmare that refuses to stay confined to childhood)
Freddie (a powerful tale where childhood and place intertwine with something lingering)
The Pale One at the Window (a slow-building story where something familiar becomes deeply wrong)

About the Author
Max T. Storey draws inspiration from real-life paranormal experiences, blending personal encounters with fiction to create stories that feel grounded, intimate, and deeply unsettling.His collection The Unquiet Journals features extended versions of his work alongside other stories rooted in the North East of England, and his upcoming podcast The Spectral Pastures explores haunted locations and their histories.
Social media: @MaxTStorey | @thespectralpastures

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Max T. Storey
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

When the lines between hauntings, nightmares, and reality blur...

‘What about the noises, Daddy?’…”

What begins as a familiar moment, a child unsettled in the night, slowly unravels into something far more sinister and disturbing as the line between nightmare and reality begins to blur. Some fears can be explained, others… can’t. This original paranormal horror story explores protection, perception, and the terrifying possibility that something dark is lurking just around the corner.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
The Retribution of Parson Beelzebub Brown (another dark and unsettling tale by the same author)
Arena of Shadows (a disturbing and surreal story where reality twists into something far more sinister)
The Thing in the Wall (a creeping nightmare where something crosses from imagination into the real world)

About the Author
Jed Vesper is a horror writer known for his dark, unsettling storytelling and taste for the macabre. Drawing inspiration from the atmospheric landscapes of Yorkshire, his work often blends the familiar with the deeply disturbing.His anthologies Tales of Dread and Dismay (Volumes 1 and 2) are available worldwide, and his stories have appeared in multiple horror collections and podcasts.Find more from Jed Vesper:
Facebook: Jed Vesper Ghost Story and Horror Writer
X: @jedvesper

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

Credits:
Story by Jed Vesper
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister show to the Haunted UK Podcast.We bring you original supernatural stories, ghost stories, and eerie fiction written by authors from the UK and around the world. From hauntings and poltergeists to strange creatures, folklore, and the unexplained, each episode features professionally narrated horror and paranormal fiction designed to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, dark fiction, and immersive audio experiences, Haunted UK Fiction is your home for weekly supernatural tales.

All links (listen, follow, support, submissions): https://linktr.ee/hauntedukfiction

Contact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com