Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Haunted UK Fiction: Tales of the Supernatural, Paranormal, and Uncanny
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| S03 - Episode 06 - Buying Time by Willerby | 01 Oct 2026 | 00:28:30 | |
“You’ve run out of time. But if you let me have your watch for just a moment, I can give you some back…” This is Haunted UK Fiction, a sister podcast to Haunted UK featuring original stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown. In this episode, we present Buying Time, a story hailing from the strange town of Willerby. We stumbled upon the Willerby website some time ago, where we found a collection of stories about the town’s inhabitants. We were able to reach the webmaster, who granted permission to share these stories after we agreed to a number of bizarre conditions… which shall remain unspoken. You can find over 50 more stories from the village of Willerby here: https://www.welcometowillerby.co.uk If you enjoyed this story, continue your listening with: Timelines by Emma Hudairi Shortcuts by Willerby Windy Ridge by Anne Marie Whittaker Submissions If you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, send it to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com Until next time… stay safe and take care. Episode Credits Story by: Willerby Narrated by: Steven Holloway Script prepared by: Melissa West Produced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S03 - Flash Fiction 04 - The Cats are Crying by Matt Havenhand | 23 Sep 2026 | 00:14:25 | |
“I must be careful in the streets tonight, for harsh, intrusive orange lights can unmask many a secret from the shadows, and lay bare silent plans of death for others to see. The prying eyes of fools and victims must neither see nor hear my tread…” This is Haunted UK Fiction, original stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown. This episode features a deeply unsettling, haunting story titled The Cats Are Crying by Matt Havenhand. About the Author: Matt lives with his fabulous family in Yorkshire on the coast. His influences include Thomas Harris, Steven King, James Herbert, Clive Barker and Mary Shelley. He has had a piece published in America in the past. He enjoys exploring the darker side of human behaviour in fiction, as this is far more fascinating. He also enjoys psychological horror and true crime.
Email: matthew@havenhand.plus.com If you enjoyed this story, continue your listening with: The Overcoat by LD Brown The Last Ghost Hunters by Liah Thorley TriskaideCATphobia – a collection of 3 original stories: All the Cats are Black by Willerby, The Medium’s Cat by Susan Ballinger, and Have You Seen Murphy? by Melissa West Submissions If you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, send it to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com Episode Credits Story by: Matt Havenhand Narrated by: Steven Holloway Script prepared by: Melissa West Produced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S03 - Episode 05 - Death Toll Part 2 by Mark Robinson | 18 Sep 2026 | 00:42:10 | |
“It was only when he glanced at the waiting cars that Kian noticed something wasn’t right. Apart from the van’s juddering engine, none of the other cars were idling. There was no exhaust smoke tailing in the air. No sound of radios or movement. No drivers on their feet moaning…” This is Haunted UK Fiction, a sister podcast to Haunted UK featuring original stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown. In today’s episode, we present Death Toll (PT1), a wild and terrifying tale written by Mark Robinson. If you enjoyed this story, continue your listening with: The Swaying Woman of Skelton Wharf by Max T. Storey 27 by Alis Griffiths Grandpa’s Clock by Jed Vesper About the Author: Hailing from the UK, Mark Robinson writes horror, crime and speculative thrillers and hosts the Behind the Screams indie writer Q&A on Substack. With over thirty short stories published and five novellas slowly going out of print, Mark’s most recent work is Doll Parts, released in early 2026 from RDG Books Press. The inspiration for Death Toll came to Mark whilst sitting by the pool on holiday, having just drove through the M6 Toll plaza in the early hours on the way to the airport and thinking how spooky the place was. He wanted to do something with ghosts, urban legends and the classic slasher trope, and the setting of a Toll plaza at night seemed to bring all those ideas together. Bluesky: @themarkrob Instagram: @themarkrobwrites Website: https://themarkrobwrites.wordpress.com Submissions If you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, send it to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com Until next time… stay safe and take care. Episode Credits Story by: Mark Robinson Narrated by: Steven Holloway Script prepared by: Melissa West Produced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S03 - Episode 04 - Death Toll Part 1 by Mark Robinson | 16 Sep 2026 | 00:54:58 | |
“Her scream made him drop his phone. One hand went to her mouth while the other pointed to the toll booth at the window. Ben spun, catching his elbow on the door. A spark zipped up his forearm. The operator in the booth was dead…” This is Haunted UK Fiction, a sister podcast to Haunted UK featuring original stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown. In today’s episode, we present Death Toll Part 1, a wild and terrifying tale written by Mark Robinson. If you enjoyed this story, continue your listening with: Driftstone Marsh by Jason Wells Deathly Cold by Harrie Tabor Rattle Chains by Elle Forkin About the Author: Hailing from the UK, Mark Robinson writes horror, crime and speculative thrillers and hosts the Behind the Screams indie writer Q&A on Substack. With over thirty short stories published and five novellas slowly going out of print, Mark’s most recent work is Doll Parts, released in early 2026 from RDG Books Press. The inspiration for Death Toll came to Mark whilst sitting by the pool on holiday, having just drove through the M6 Toll plaza in the early hours on the way to the airport and thinking how spooky the place was. He wanted to do something with ghosts, urban legends and the classic slasher trope, and the setting of a Toll plaza at night seemed to bring all those ideas together. Bluesky: @themarkrob Instagram: @themarkrobwrites Website: https://themarkrobwrites.wordpress.com Submissions If you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, send it to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com Until next time… stay safe and take care. Episode Credits Story by: Mark Robinson Narrated by: Steven Holloway Script prepared by: Melissa West Produced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S03 - Flash Fiction 03 - Tom and Ava by Emma Hudairi | 11 Sep 2026 | 00:14:42 | |
History repeating… until reality sets in. “Tom doesn’t usually use this bus stop. He isn’t even from the area, but today the fates have decided that this is where he must be. Tom has no say in the matter. Tom is dead.”
This is Haunted UK Fiction’s Flash Fiction Friday, original short-form stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown. This episode features a story titled Tom and Ava, a gut-wrenching tale by Emma Hudairi who previously brought us Bleakmore: A Gothic Tale. If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with: Timelines by Emma Hudairi Freddie by Ruth Saberton It Shows Up When It’s Needed by Robert McDermott, About the Author: Emma has always had a fascination with ghost stories and supernatural tales, from hiding under the covers as a child reading Aidan Chambers library books, to hiding behind cushions as an adult watching paranormal investigations and listening to podcasts. Some of her writing is inspired by Yorkshire, a place she knows well, where stunning coastline, historic buildings and sometimes desolate landscapes lend themselves perfectly to a fertile imagination and the possibilities of spooky goings on. Submissions If you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, send it to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com Until next time… stay safe and take care. Episode Credits Story by: Emma Hudairi Narrated by: Steven Holloway Script prepared by: Melissa West Produced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S03 - EP03 - After Midnight by Ruth Saberton | Looks are not always what they seem | 02 Sep 2026 | 00:25:10 | |
Looks are not always what they seem… “You’re Ellen Swan!” the tea lady remarked… “You’re even more beautiful in real life. You stay away from the pool.” This is Haunted UK Fiction, a sister podcast to Haunted UK featuring original stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown. In today’s episode, we present After Midnight by Ruth Saberton, a story rooted in Cornish folklore that comes with a stern warning and dire consequences. Born in London and now living and inspired by Cornwall, Ruth Saberton is the bestselling author of over 30 novels. Ruth has been published by Orion, Harper Collins, Pan Macmillan and Little Black Dress, both under my own name and pen names. When Ruth isn’t writing, she’s riding her horse, taking walks while listening to podcasts, boating, and spending time with family and friends. You can find out more about Ruth using the links below Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruthsabertonauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthsabertonauthor/ Contact: admin@ruthsaberton.com Website: https://www.ruthsaberton.com If you enjoyed tonight’s story, you’ll likely enjoy the following: Yours Ever, Erica by Robert McDermott Freddie, by Ruth Saberton And The Wedding Dress, a flash fiction story by Melissa West. Submissions If you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, send it to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com Until next time… stay safe and take care. Episode Credits Story by: Ruth Saberton Narrated by: Steven Holloway Script prepared by: Melissa West Produced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S03 - Flash Fiction 02 - The Haunting of Manor Grove by Jules McBain | A Disturbing Haunting | 26 Aug 2026 | 00:15:10 | |
“The dark oak staircase started to creak and groan as if in protest to an unseen weight bearing down on it. A sudden cold draught swept through the house and the door to the master bedroom started to bang to and fro…” This is Haunted UK Fiction’s Flash Fiction Friday, original short-form stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown. In today’s episode, we present The Haunting of Manor Grove House, a terrifying tale where a seemingly straightforward renovation project becomes a desperate fight for survival when an ancient house reveals its darkest secret. Written by Jules McBain, who has self-published three novels on Amazon over the last two years. Jules wrote this particular story two years ago as a challenge to write a ghost story within a set word limit of 1,700 words. She is currently in the process of writing two other novels: "Out of the Darkness We are Reborn", an apocalyptic novel about the end of the world through Judgement Day and "All I am, All I Will Ever Be" about a female midlife crisis. You can find Jules McBain here: IG: @julesmcbainwriter Website: Amazon Author Contact Information: julesmcbain@gmail.com If you enjoyed this story, continue your listening with: The Hollow Rooms by Ian Harris Driftstone Marsh by Jason Wells The Devil’s Arrows by Harrie Tabor (Flash Fiction Friday) Submissions If you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, send it to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com Until next time… stay safe and take care. Episode Credits Story by: Jules McBain Narrated by: Steven Holloway Script prepared by: Melissa West Produced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S03 - EP02 - A Little Ghost Story by Iain Travers | A ghostly journey | 19 Aug 2026 | 00:48:31 | |
“It was at a precarious, slightly vulnerable time, that I began to have experiences, which led to meeting a ghost. I realised with a modicum of alarm, that as I reached out for possibilities beyond death, something from death also reached back to me.” This is Haunted UK Fiction, original stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown. In this episode we read A Little Ghost Story by Iain Travers, a tale that blends a ghost story with a personal journey... If you enjoyed this story, continue your listening with: Sukie in the Graveyard by Robert McDermott Mother Never Liked Dead Things by S.C. Fisher Rattle Chains by Ellen Forkin About the Author: Iain is a retired mental health social worker from Hammersmith, London who worked exclusively in central London, with people with a variety of mental health, behavioural or addiction problems. Such close contact with alternate life views and experiences has been a strong influence on his writing, while the desire for a change of public perception of differences has been a strong motivator to help convey these ideas. After retirement, Iain moved to Wiltshire and now works as a personal assistant to a family of four narcissistic cats. He started writing stories about 15 years ago, tending to favour dark fiction and horror. He also drifts to a few wry and slightly twisted children's stories. Several of his short stories have been published in magazines, and he hopes to find a wider audience - Or at least one that is more receptive than his cats.
Contact Information: iaintravers@gmail.com Submissions If you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, send it to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com Until next time… stay safe and take care. Episode Credits Story by: Iain Travers Narrated by: Steven Holloway Script prepared by: Melissa West Produced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S03 - Flash Fiction 01 - The Devil's Arrows (aka The Peeper) by Harrie Tabor | 12 Aug 2026 | 00:18:00 | |
A quietly unsettling tale of a solitary visit to an ancient site… “Despite the desire path letting me know that I was far from the first to visit, nobody else was in sight…” This is Haunted UK Fiction’s Flash Fiction Friday, original short-form stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown. In today’s Flash Fiction episode, we present The Devil’s Arrows by Harrie Tabor, a quietly unsettling tale of a solitary visit to an ancient site If you enjoyed this story, continue your listening with: Running from the Christmas Tractor also by Harrie Tabor for a short Holiday-themed horror Echoes in the Mist by Michele Liddle for an atmospheric, ancient feeling story One Always Comes Back by Robert McDermott for another tale tied to legends and lore About the Author: Harrie is, in her words, finally getting her act together and actually writing some stories, instead of just daydreaming about writing some stories. She loves the look of stained glass, thinks fancy rats are extremely underrated as pets and, because this is a Christmas-themed episode, would like to share that her current advent calendar record is 15. Maybe one day she'll reach those dizzying heights again. She hopes you enjoy listening to this episode and encourages you to support your nearest Christmas Tractor Run. You get to look at pretty lights, help support great causes, and don't worry, it probably won't be haunted. Probably. https://www.tumblr.com/harrietabor Submissions If you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, send it to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com Until next time… stay safe and take care. Episode Credits Story by: Harrie Tabor Narrated by: Steven Holloway Script prepared by: Melissa West Produced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S03 - EP01 - Timelines by Emma Hudairi | A story of Fate and Longing | 05 Aug 2026 | 00:20:04 | |
Crossed timelines, tragedy, longing… fate can be a long and winding road. “The very first time he visited was petrifying… I was instantly awake, fight or flight instincts kicking in. There was no time to exit the bed or get out of the room…” This is Haunted UK Fiction, original stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown. In this episode, we present Timelines, a tragic tale of time entanglements written by Emma Hudairi. Emma has always had a fascination for ghost stories and supernatural tales, from hiding under the covers as a child reading Aidan Chambers library books, to hiding behind cushions as an adult watching paranormal investigations and listening to podcasts. If you enjoyed this story, continue your listening with: It Shows Up When It’s Needed by Robert McDermott– A bittersweet, emotional ghost story. Bleakmore: A Gothic Tale by Emma Hudairi – A ghostly mystery by the author behind today’s story. The Wedding Dress – A story about time, legacy, and coming full circle (flash fiction for a quick listen) Submissions: If you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, send it to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com Until next time… stay safe and take care. Episode Credits Story by: Emma Hudairi Narrated by: Steven Holloway Script prepared by: Melissa West Produced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ink and Influence - Mary Shelley | The Birth of Frankenstein | 24 Jul 2026 | 00:07:48 | |
Ink & Influence: Mary Shelley | The Birth of Frankenstein Between the stories we tell, there are the stories that shape them. While we prepare for the next season of Haunted UK Fiction, we're taking a moment to step away from the stories, and into their origins.Ink and Influence is a short-form series exploring the authors, ideas, and moments that gave rise to some of the darkest and most enduring works of fiction. In this episode, we turn our attention to Mary Shelley, and the creation of one of the most influential works in gothic fiction: Frankenstein. EPISODE CREDITS Written by: Melissa West Narrated by: Steven Holloway Produce at: 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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Little Treasures by Willerby | Touching history | 15 Jul 2026 | 00:12:10 | |
This is Haunted UK Fiction, original stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown. As we continue our series of special between-season bonus episodes, we're delighted to bring you another tale from listener favourite, the eerie village of Willerby. Tonight's story follows Maggie the Magpie, a young woman with an extraordinary gift. Wherever she walks, lost treasures seem to find their way to her, and every one of them carries a story waiting to be told. This is Little Treasures by Willerby. EPISODE 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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ink and Influence - Dean Koontz | The Art of Uncertainty | 10 Jul 2026 | 00:08:32 | |
Ink & Influence - Dean Koontz: The art of uncertainty Between the stories we tell, there are the stories that shape them. While we prepare for the next season of Haunted UK Fiction, we’re taking a moment to step away from the stories, and into their origins. Ink and Influence is a short-form series exploring the authors, ideas, and moments that gave rise to some of the darkest and most enduring works of fiction. In this episode, we turn our attention to Dean Koontz, and the strange, suspenseful, often deeply human worlds that have made him one of the most widely read authors of our time. Written by: Melissa West Narrated by: Steven Holloway 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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ink and Influence - HP Lovecraft | Cosmic Horror and the Infinite | 03 Jul 2026 | 00:07:55 | |
Ink & Influence: H.P. Lovecraft | Cosmic Horror and the Infinite Between the stories we tell, there are the stories that shape them. While we prepare for the next season of Haunted UK Fiction, we're taking a moment to step away from the stories, and into their origins.Ink and Influence is a short-form series exploring the authors, ideas, and moments that gave rise to some of the darkest and most enduring works of fiction. In this episode, we turn our attention to H.P. Lovecraft, and the terrifying idea that changed horror forever. EPISODE CREDITS: Written by: Melissa West Narrated by: Steven Holloway Produced at: 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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Forward by Willerby | An adventure through time | 24 Jun 2026 | 00:10:20 | |
This is Haunted UK Fiction, original stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown. As we wait for our next season, we're delighted to bring you a special bonus story from one of our most beloved storytellers – the residents of the weird and wonderful village of Willerby. Tonight's tale follows Jamal, a man accustomed to slipping through time. But this time, instead of glimpsing the past, he finds himself cast into a distant future where the familiar village of Willerby has become something almost unrecognisable. Settle in for Forward by Willerby. EPISODE CREDITS: Written 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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Steve & Melissa in an English Country Garden | Season 2 Recap | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:36:41 | |
Join Steve and Melissa as they run through the fatastically scary stories released over the couse of Season 2 of the podcast, and as they discuss the future of Haunted UK Fiction and release details for Season 3. 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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S02 - EP18 - Windy Ridge by Anne Marie Whittaker | A time slip tale | 27 May 2026 | 00:46:07 | |
“I rounded the hillock. It did not conceal a tumbledown wall. Instead, to my utter amazement, I beheld a neat littlebungalow standing behind a trim lawn. It was sheltered below a high ridge in the land behind, and between the two acrescent of tall poplars embraced it to offer further protection from the elements. I was astonished – I could hardly havebeen more so if the little house been made out of gingerbread and Hansel and Gretel had been playing on the lawn.There was a low drystone wall around the garden, and a wooden gate set into it bore the name “Cefn Gwyntog”. Well-tended flower beds bordered the path leading to the front door, which was flanked by pots of pelargoniums. Tomatoeswere ripening in a small greenhouse and snowy white vests and bloomers hung from a washing line, but weremotionless - there was still no wind, and I could no longer hear the birds…” 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.In today’s episode we’ll be reading Windy Ridge which was sent in to us by Anne Marie Whittaker. Anne Marie Whittaker is originally from Lancashire but has lived in South Wales for many years. She’s always enjoyed reading and writing, as well as art and crafts – and was a graphic designer back in the day. Retired now, she loves the freedom it gives her to do the creative things she actually wants to do! Her inspiration for Windy Ridge came from a house she saw while out walking a couple of years ago. It fascinated her because its garden was cared for but the curtains at the windows were, quite literally, rags. She later learned the very sad, human story behind the condition of the house, which wasn’t related to us so as not to upset anyone who might recognize it. She was out on a walk not long after having had a knee replacement; she hadn’t been able to walk much for some time, which prodded her into writing more, and into doing more art and craft, like the narrator in the story. Like the character, she began to listen to podcasts about the ghostly and the paranormal while occupied thus at the kitchen table. She loved both real life accounts and fiction, and began to notice the structure in stories, what she found powerful in them, and tried to use this in Windy Ridge. Anne Marie’s influences are, in her own words, Anything and anything! She has always read a lot, and feels MR James is a master of the genre - Casting the Runes being her favourite. In recent years she has discovered Robert Aikman, whose stories are not strictly ghost stories but are seriously disturbing. Since she began listening to ghost story podcasts, her favourite short story has been The Crown Derby Plate by Marjorie Bowen. It is beautifully written and there is some levity in it which sets off the ghostly side of things very well. We truly hope you this time slip tale by Anne Marie Whittaker. Keep an eye in upcoming seasons as we have more of Anne Marie’s work to share with you. 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 Anne Marie Whittaker Narrated by Steven Holloway Script prepared by Melissa West Episode 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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Flash Fiction - The Last Ghost Hunters by Liah Thorley | The hunters being hunted | 22 May 2026 | 00:09:58 | |
Not all ghost hunts are what they seem... “My companions listen to our guide as she fills us with tantalising fear. Stories of murder and suicide, bodies dismembered or swinging from ropes drip from her scarlet lips with gregarious enthusiasm. She is captivating and vivacious in a dirty kind of way. She flicks her dusty blond hair over her shoulder, and her blue eyes dart a glance towards me. For a split second, she hesitates. Her lips curl slightly and then part as she begins her next story.…” What begins as an evening of entertainment, tales of hauntings, murder, and restless spirits, slowly takes on a different tone as something beneath the performance begins to surface. Some stories are told for effect, others serve a very different purpose. This original paranormal horror story explores perception, performance, and the unsettling feeling that you may not be the one doing the observing. Flash Fiction Friday – a bite-sized tale with a sting in the tail. If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with: Okuri Inu / Rain? (a folklore-driven tale where something follows just out of sight) The Lady of the Stairs (a lingering spirit story where truth and legend intertwine) About the Author Liah S. Thorley writes dark fiction inspired by folklore, urban legends, and history — blending atmosphere with subtle, creeping unease.She is also the creator of Dark Tales of Murder, Crime and the Paranormal, a walking tour experience in Scarborough that brings real-world history and storytelling together. Find more from Liah S. Thorley: Instagram: @liahsthorley_author | @blackwidowtours Website: www.blackwidowtours.co.uk Contact: liahthorley@yahoo.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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S02 - EP17 - The Mosses Part 2 by LD Brown | The conclusion of this strange adventure | 20 May 2026 | 00:33:45 | |
The conclusion of this eerie, atmospheric story... “She lowered her voice, almost to a whisper and glanced to and fro as if cautious of her surroundings. “I think, perhaps, that you might not be able to endure the experience.” Initially, I thought that this little put down of hers was typical of her character; it was both something of a good-natured tease and a defensive stance against what she regarded as my rigid scepticism. It is only now, as I relate these events so many years later, that there was no veiled meaning in those words of hers. It was simply a warning…” What began as curiosity now gives way to consequence, as the true nature of The Mosses reveals itself: Slow, inescapable, and far older than those who wander into it. This original paranormal folk horror story explores consequence, inevitability, and the quiet terror of realizing the warning was real. If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with: The Mosses – Part 1 (return to where the journey began) The Overcoat (another atmospheric tale by the same author, steeped in creeping unease) Blackdamp (a suffocating story where the environment itself becomes inescapable) About the Author L.D. Brown writes atmospheric horror inspired by the landscapes of the Lake District — places where beauty and unease exist side by side.He is also the creator of Tallow Tales: The Hawkshead Ghost Walk, where he shares local folklore and ghost stories rooted in the surrounding countryside.Find more from L.D. Brown: 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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S02 - EP16 - The Mosses Part 1 by LD Brown | A strange story of experimentation | 13 May 2026 | 00:33:53 | |
Beneath the still waters of The Mosses, something ancient waits... This is part 1 of a 2-part episode. “These marshes and bogs beheld a great abundance of streams which criss-crossed the rough grass in huge spider-web formations. These streams grew, split, thickened and slowed so very gradually until, at the very heart of the marsh, all gentle trickling ceased and great pools of brown water stood silent and deep. I had been informed that these areas were known as “The Mosses,” and it would be most unwise to leave the path and explore them…” Deep within the wetlands known as The Mosses, the land itself begins to change, something ancient seems to watch from beneath the still, dark water. Not all danger announces itself, some ancient forms of it simply wait. This original paranormal folk horror story explores isolation, landscape, and the quiet terror of stepping somewhere you were never meant to go. If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with: The Mosses – Part 2 (continue the story as the true horror of the marsh begins to reveal itself) The Overcoat (another unsettling tale by the same author, steeped in atmosphere and creeping dread) Blackdamp (a claustrophobic story where the environment itself becomes deadly) About the Author L.D. Brown writes atmospheric horror inspired by the landscapes of the Lake District — a world of wetlands, woodlands, and quiet places where something always feels just slightly off.In addition to writing, he runs Tallow Tales: The Hawkshead Ghost Walk, sharing local folklore and ghost stories in one of England’s most hauntingly beautiful regions.Find more from L.D. Brown: 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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S02 - EP15 - Folded In by Willerby | A twisted tale of mystery and danger | 06 May 2026 | 00:28:17 | |
A house that doesn’t behave. A space that won’t stay still. What if reality has rules… and this Willerby house breaks them? "Mauve went round the house with Caitlin pulling down every blind, closing every curtain and turning off every light. “Where we’re going don’t fit with the shape of this world we’re used to,” she said, “and seeing things in it will mislead us. What looks, I don’t know, like a chair two feet way don’t mean in the places we are trying to get to there’s a chair two feet away. It could be a mile away. It might not be a chair…” What begins as a strange set of instructions quickly becomes something far more disorienting, as familiar space begins to twist, stretch, and collapse into something unknowable.Distances shift. Objects deceive. And once you step inside, the world you understand may no longer apply. This original paranormal horror story explores altered dimensions, perception, and the terrifying idea of slipping into a place that doesn’t follow the rules of reality. If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:\ Shortcuts (another unsettling tale from Willerby, where a simple path leads somewhere it shouldn’t) Spores (a deeply unsettling story where something begins to spread beyond control) The Thing in the Wall (a nightmare where reality begins to break and something crosses through) About the Story Folded In 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 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.WelcomToWillerby.co.uk Instagram: @WillerbyVillage Bluesky: @welcometowillerby.bsky.social 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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S02 - EP14 - The Last Passenger by Iain Maynard | A daily commute turns to terror | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:51:27 | |
A late-night train. A silent passenger. Some journeys shouldn’t be taken alone. “A faint suggestion of an arm could be made out from the folds and depressions in the blanket. Stranger still, Jake ascertained by its stance and posture that the figure was facing the wall, its nose all but touching it. As he looked at this shrouded figure the train had begun to move and leave the station. A few seconds into its movement, the car suddenly jolted, as though it had lost all power, the lights in the car also flickering out for a couple of seconds…” What begins as an ordinary journey quickly turns into something far more unsettling, as one passenger notices something that doesn’t belong, and can’t be ignored. In a place designed to move people from one stop to the next, something else may quietly remain on board. This original paranormal horror story explores isolation, confined spaces, and the quiet terror of being trapped with something you don’t understand. If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with: HMP Signal’s End (a claustrophobic and tension-filled tale where something refuses to stay contained) Blackdamp (a suffocating underground horror where unseen danger proves deadly) The Swaying Woman of Skelton Wharf (a haunting encounter where a single moment lingers long after it should) About the Author Iain Maynard is a lifelong fan of the paranormal, with a passion for horror across books, film, television, and theatre. Drawing inspiration from real locations and lived experience, his work brings the uncanny into familiar, everyday settings. Submit your story: Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com Credits: Story by Iain Maynard 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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S02 - EP13 - NHS Gothic by John Wharton | A collection of hospital hauntings | 22 Apr 2026 | 01:09:19 | |
A hospital at night. Empty corridors. The sense of something that shouldn't be there. “It was 02:17. That hour again — the one that stretched too long, when the lights hummed and even the air seemed to wait... she felt wrong. Off balance. Watched. The panel glowed red: ROOM SIX. The door was ajar. She was certain she’d closed it... A shape stood inside, pale against the dim light... She pushed the door open. Empty.” In this special collection, a series of interconnected tales unfold within the sterile, familiar world of the medical field, where routine meets the unexplained, and the night shift reveals what daylight keeps hidden. Doors open when they shouldn’t, rooms aren’t as empty as they appear, and something always seems to be watching. NHS Gothic is a collection of paranormal horror stories exploring unease, isolation, and the quiet terror of places built to preserve life… If you enjoy this episode, continue your listening with: Blackdamp (a tense and claustrophobic tale where unseen forces prove deadly) It Shows Up When It’s Needed (a haunting story where presence emerges at moments of vulnerability) The Thing in the Wall (a nightmare that crosses into reality, where something shouldn’t exist) About the Author John Wharton writes atmospheric horror grounded in familiar, real-world environments — bringing the supernatural into places we trust. NHS Gothic blends everyday routine with creeping unease, where the ordinary becomes something far more disturbing. Submit your story: Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com Credits: Story by John Wharton 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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S02 - Flash Fiction 04 - Tales of Unease (excerpts) by Elizabeth Wilson | Short, eerie, twisted tales | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:15:51 | |
A collection of 3 strange micro-tales... “A just perceptible sigh came from the thing in his hand, and a dark, rich brown powder appeared. Like smoke, it drifted into the air just past his face and blew towards the fence before vanishing…” In this Flash Fiction Friday episode, we present three short, unsettling tales, each offering a glimpse into something strange, fleeting, and quietly disturbing. Not every horror needs time to unfold, sometimes, a single moment is enough. These bite-sized stories explore the uncanny, the surreal, and the uneasy feeling that something is just slightly… wrong. If you enjoy this episode, continue your listening with: Spores (a deeply unsettling story where something unfamiliar begins to take hold) Folded In (a strange and disorienting tale where reality begins to shift) The Thing in the Wall (a creeping horror where an entity crosses from imagination into the real world) About the Author Elizabeth Wilson is a mixed media artist and writer from Victoria, Australia, whose work blends gothic imagery, dark humour, and the surreal. Her stories often explore fleeting, uncanny moments that linger long after they’ve passed.Her projects include Mulberry Manor and There’s A Shoggoth In My Bath, with her collection Tales of Unease currently in development.Find more from Elizabeth Wilson: Instagram: @elizabeth_the_dollmaker Bluesky: elizabethdollmaker.bsky.social Email: elizabethsartdolls@gmail.com Submit your story: Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com Credits: Stories by Elizabeth Wilson 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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S02 - EP12 - Grandpa's Clock by Jed Vesper | Horror on a stormy night | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:27:03 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S02 - EP11 - The Swaying Woman of Skelton Wharf by Max T. Storey | Two ghosts with a terrifying connection | 08 Apr 2026 | 00:34:14 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S02 - EP10 - The Thing in the Wall by Alec Rowan | A childhood nightmare come to life | 01 Apr 2026 | 00:14:44 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| April Fools Special - The Nixie by Edward Wilcox | A spooky silly folk tale | 01 Apr 2026 | 00:08:58 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S02 - Flash Fiction 03 - The Ghost on the Staircase by John Gorman | A quick ghostly chill | 27 Mar 2026 | 00:11:23 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S02 - EP09 - Fossils by Willerby | A thrilling time-slip adventure story | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:28:02 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S02 - EP08 - Sukie in the Graveyard by Robert McDermott | A ghost story that lingers | 18 Mar 2026 | 00:20:31 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S02 - Flash Fiction 02 - TriskaideCATphobia by Willerby, Susan Ballinger, and Melissa West | Cats and Superstition | 13 Mar 2026 | 00:30:07 | |
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:
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: 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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S02 - EP07 - The Pale One at the Window by Ian Harris | A supernatural horror story | 11 Mar 2026 | 00:22:01 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S02 - EP06 - Deathly Cold by Harrie Tabor | A winter horror story | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:22:16 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S02 - EP05 - Angel of Lincoln by James West | A tale of lore, bound in stone | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:17:00 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S02 - EP04 - Bleakmore: A Gothic Tale Part 2 by Emma Hudairi | The conclusion of this haunting tale | 20 Feb 2026 | 00:43:43 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S02 - EP03 - Bleakmore: A Gothic Tale Part 1 by Emma Hudairi | A historical haunting | 18 Feb 2026 | 00:48:00 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S02 - Flash Fiction 01 - The Wedding Dress by Melissa West | A voyage through time | 13 Feb 2026 | 00:18:25 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S02 - EP02 - Spores by Lewis Darley | A speculative horror story | 11 Feb 2026 | 00:19:30 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S02 - EP01 - Freddie by Ruth Saberton | A touching ghost story | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:37:03 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ink & Influence: R.L. Stine | The Master of Childhood Nightmares | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:04:26 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ink & Influence: Daphne du Maurier | The Art of Gothic Suspense | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:05:34 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ink & Influence: Bram Stoker | The Origins of Dracula | 14 Jan 2026 | 00:07:02 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Steve & Melissa by the fireside | HUK Fiction Podcast Origins and Season 1 Recap | 02 Jan 2026 | 01:09:12 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S01 - EP16 - One Always Comes Back by Robert McDermott | A Scottish new year's folk-horror story | 31 Dec 2025 | 00:34:38 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S01 - EP15 - I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day by Willerby | An uncanny Christmas horror story | 26 Dec 2025 | 00:20:55 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S01 - Flash Fiction 05 - The Christmas Ghost by Melissa West | The ghost of nostalgia | 24 Dec 2025 | 00:13:35 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S01 - Flash Fiction 04 - Running from the Christmas Tractor by Harrie Tabor | A short bout of holiday horror | 19 Dec 2025 | 00:16:15 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S01 - EP14 - The Retribution of Parson Beelzebub Brown by Jed Vesper | A Christmas horror story | 17 Dec 2025 | 00:40:56 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S01 - EP13 - The Lady of the Stairs by LJ Aldon | A Scottish Christmas ghost story | 12 Dec 2025 | 00:26:57 | |
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||