Haunted UK Fiction

A guest at a manor house bears witness terrible events unfolding again and again...“The swell of the waves was much higher now and I could hear them crashing against the cliffs, white spray occasionally shooting high over the cliff top.  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…”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 the second and final part of Bleakmore: A Gothic Tale which was sent in to us 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.   Bleakmore: A Gothic Tale, is Emma’s tribute to some of the great gothic horror tales of the past and was written as a birthday gift for her daughter, Emily, during the first lockdown of the pandemic - a dark and uncertain time where many families found themselves divided by distance with no certainty of when they might be reunited. For Emma this was a welcome creative release and for her daughter it was great surprise and a personal connection despite the miles.  Though the places in the story are entirely made up, they are based on places in Yorkshire - a beautiful part of the country where stunning coastline, historic buildings and sometimes desolate landscapes lend themselves well to a fertile imagination and the possibilities of spooky goings on.  We truly hope you enjoy this atmospheric tale. If you would like to hear more from Emma Hudairi, stay tuned to the Haunted UK Fiction podcast as she is currently working on a modern short story that blends the everyday mundane with the supernatural. 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.comUntil next time, stay safe, and take care.Episode Credits:Story by Emma HudairiNarrated by Steven HollowayScript prepared by Melissa WestEpisode produced by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Conclusion of this episoded to be released Feb 25th 7am BSTA 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…”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 Bleakmore: A Gothic Tale which was sent in to us 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.   Bleakmore: A Gothic Tale, is her tribute to some of the great gothic horror tales of the past and was written as a birthday gift for her daughter, Emily, during the first lockdown of the pandemic - a dark and uncertain time where many families found themselves divided by distance with no certainty of when they might be reunited. For Emma this was a welcome creative release and for her daughter it was great surprise and a personal connection despite the miles.  Though the places in the story are entirely made up, they are based on places in Yorkshire - a beautiful part of the country where stunning coastline, historic buildings and sometimes desolate landscapes lend themselves well to a fertile imagination and the possibilities of spooky goings on.  We truly hope you enjoy this atmospheric tale. If you would like to hear more from Emma Hudairi, stay tuned to the Haunted UK Fiction podcast as she is currently working on a modern short story that blends the everyday mundane with the supernatural. 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.comUntil next time, stay safe, and take care.Episode Credits:Story by Emma HudairiNarrated by Steven HollowayScript prepared by Melissa WestEpisode produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

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…”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 Flash Fiction Friday episode, we’ll be reading The Wedding Dress by Melissa West, a story originally released on her podcast, The Skylark Bell. Melissa is a French-Canadian writer and musician living in the U.S. The Skylark Bell, which ran from 2021 to 2024 was a labour of love, written, produced and narrated by Melissa, complete with its own soundtrack of original songs. Melissa has also written several episodes for Haunted UK and is co-creator and co-producer here at Haunted UK Fiction. Her influences include Daphne DuMaurier, Wendy Webb, and spooky children’s books from the 1980’s and 1990’sWe truly hope you enjoy this eerie tale touching on lifespans, life paths, and mortality. If you would like to hear more from Melissa, you can find her website at www.theskylarkbell.com and follow her on Instagram @theskylarkbell. All this information can also be found in the show notes or get in touch with her via email theskylarkbell@gmail.comIf 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.comUntil next time, stay safe, and take care.Episode Credits:Story written by Melissa WestNarrated by Steven Holloway and Melissa WestScript prepared by Melissa WestProduced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

When something in the walls begins to spread, escape becomes impossible.“The small tear in the skirting spread upwards across the mass of black mould, creating an aperture of flickering light. Robert placed his face in the hole, to find a stone opening. It was a natural cave, a passageway of craggy sandstone. Robert balked at the discovery, amazed that he had never found it before. He knew Nottingham had been built atop a sprawling network of subterranean caves, but most had been discovered, mapped out, or else converted to pub basements or tourist attractions. 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…” 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 Spores which was sent in to us by Lewis Darley. You may remember Lewis from the story he shared in Season 1 – Blasted Heath.  Lewis Darley is a Nottingham-based writer, illustrator, and videographer. With his short fiction, he always looks to combine the everyday with the strange and create unsettling stories with a sense of realism to them. His influences include: Michelle Paver, Russell T Davies, Daphne Du Maurier, Danny Robins, Benjamin Myers, Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton, Blindboy Boatclub, A.K Blakemore and Rosemary Timperley.  We truly hope you enjoy this We truly hope you enjoyed this very strange, disturbing tale. If you would like to hear more from Lewis Darley, you can find his short fiction on both his website and his own audio fiction podcast series called "Crooked and Strange”, or get in touch with him using the contact information below:Social media links: @darleymakesart on InstagramWebsite: https://www.lewisdarleyillustration.com/ Email contact: lewis@lewisdarleyillustration.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.comUntil next time, stay safe, and take care.Episode Credits:Story by Lewis DarleyNarrated by Steven HollowayScript prepared by Melissa WestProduced by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

A young couple’s search for a new home takes an unsettling turn...“Adele passed the Rectory every day on her walk to school. Sometimes she thought she could see a child’s face peeping out from one of the attic windows and one morning she 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…”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 Freddie which was sent in to us by Ruth Saberton. Born in London and now living in, 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 her 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.We truly hope you enjoy this ghostly tale. If you would like to hear more from Ruth Saberton, her latest book, The First and Last Summer, celebrates friendship, family bonds and second chances at love and life.You can follow or get in touch with Ruth using the links below:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruthsabertonauthorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthsabertonauthor/Contact: admin@ruthsaberton.comWebsite: https://www.ruthsaberton.comIf 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.comUntil next time, stay safe, and take care.Episode Credits:Story by Ruth SabertonNarrated by Steven HollowayScript prepared by Melissa WestProduced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

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… 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 One Always Comes Back which was sent in to us by Robert McDermott. Robert McDermott lives and works in Dublin. His debut novel, 'Jone$town' was published by Riversong Books in 2019 which was followed in 2022 by a collection of short stories 'The Occulting Light' also with Riversong Books.  His most recent novel is a detective thriller entitled 'The Fifth Shot'. Robert’s stories have been widely published in anthologies both in print and online. When not writing he enjoys listening to podcasts (especially Haunted U.K.) and walking with his cocker spaniel, Alfie.  We truly hope you enjoy this eerie holiday tale . If you would like to hear more from Robert McDermott, you can find links to their work, social media, and contact information below:SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/robertmcdermott73author/EMAIL CONTACT: robertmcdermott@gmail.comIf 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 Robert McDermottNarrated by Steven HollowayScript prepared by Melissa WestProduced by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

An eerie story about a Christmas Tree that doesn't want the holiday season to come to an end..."Christmas was over; an expensive non-drop fir tree standing naked next to the TV, dripping browning needles on the carpet all that was left... Looking at the dead tree, the new year felt like nothing special and the world small, cold and mean. She sighed. “I wish it could be Christmas every day,” she whispered, like a prayer or a spell, and then whispered it again without meaning to… "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 I Wish it could be Christmas Every Day, a spine-tingling holiday haunt hailing from the strange town of Willerby. We aren’t sure who, exactly, is behind these stories, or even whether they’re authored by one person, or many. We stumbled upon the Willerby website earlier this year and found a collection of stories about the town’s inhabitants. After agreeing to a number of bizarre conditions, to which we’ve been sworn to secrecy, we were given permission to share some of these stories, including this Christmas tale which made us positively squirm. We truly hope you enjoy this unsettling Christmas story from the eerie and mysterious town of Willerby… just be careful what you wish for when you take down your holiday decorations in the coming days! If you would like to read some of these stories for yourself, visit Willerby’s website at WelcomToWillerby.co.uk and follow it on Instagram @WillerbyVillage.  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 WillerbyNarrated by Steven HollowayScript prepared by Melissa WestProduced by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Preparations for a festive event turn into a terrifying holiday horror...“She eyed the tractor. Maybe he’d needed it too. 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…” 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 Flash Fiction Friday Christmas special episode we’ll be reading Running from the Christmas Tractor which was sent in to us by Harrie Tabor. 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.We truly hope you enjoy this spine-tingling bite-sized tale. Stay tuned for more Flash Fiction Friday episodes in Season 2 of the Haunted UK Fiction podcast! 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 Harrie TaborNarrated by Steven HollowayScript prepared by Melissa WestProduced by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

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, he squeezed his eyes tight shut and groaned quietly.  What to do? What to do?  When he re-opened his bleary eyes, his heart lurched.  In wiping the sweat from his brow, he must have caught the curtains, and they had parted more widely.  A good six or seven inches.  Blinking his vision back into focus, he saw the dark invaders stop dead where they were; a tableau from some obscene pantomime..."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 a true Christmas horror story called The Retribution of Parson Beelzebub Brown which was sent in to us by Jed Vesper. Jed Vesper is 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, so he fits right in.  His debut anthologies:  Tales of Dread and Dismay, Volumes 1 and 2, are available in e-book format from Amazon worldwide.  Jed has also appeared in the BHF Books of Horror Stories, in Book Ate-th (special cannibal edition), and Book 11 (a folk horror special). Jed’s stories have also been published on the Planet Raconteur podcast as well Nocturnal Transmissions podcast.  Jed is usually most active around the witching hour.  That’s when the company is best. He sincerely hopes you are disturbed by his stories.We truly hope you enjoy this terrifying tale. If you would like to hear more from Jed Vesper, you can all details of Jed’s past, present, and future writing projects on his Facebook page: Jed Vesper Ghost Story and Horror Writer – and he can occasionally be found haunting X @jedvesperIf 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.comUntil next time, stay safe, and take care.   Episode Credits:Story by Jed VesperNarrated by Steven HollowayScript prepared by Melissa WestProduced by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

A lingering presence, keen to be heard, tries to set things right...“The famous one is the Lady of the Stairs. 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... 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 The Lady of the Stairs which was sent in to us by LJ Aldon. Lisa Aldon, writing as L.J Aldon, is the author of Riddle of the Jeweled Cipher and the International Semi-Finalist Award winner, Riddle of the Haunted Hoard, the two published novels in the Pucci (POO-tchee) Riddle Mystery series. She currently lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA where she also works as an engineer and consciousness leadership consultant. Her passions are helping the planet evolve, her family and her dog. Her influences are Agatha Christie, Ellery Queen, Laurie R. King, Katherine Kurtz, Deborah Turner Harris, and Dan Brown. She also loves helping earth bound spirits cross over and has had many "evidence based" encounters. Some of the encounters of ghosts in this story are true… but you’ll have to guess which ones. We truly hope you enjoyed this tale of hauntings and mysteries. If you would like to hear more from LJ Aldon, you can find her social media and contact information below:Website: ljaldon.comInstagram: @ljaldonFacebook: LJ AldonThreads: ljaldonEmail: ljaldon@ljaldon.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 L.J. AldonNarrated by Steven HollowayScript prepared by Melissa WestProduced by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Below the surface, the perfect holiday retreat hides a dark secret..."To anyone else, the Hollow Rooms was a grand winter retreat. Only Ian and Liam knew the truth: beneath the glitter, the walls pulsed with something else..."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 Haunted Holiday episode, we’ll be reading the second and final part of a chilling story titled The Hollow Rooms, which was sent in to us by Ian Harris. If you haven’t listened to part one, we strongly suggest you pause this episode and go listen to it first. We truly hope you enjoy the last part of this terrifying tale. Stay tuned to the Haunted UK Fiction podcast for more of Ian’s stories as we have some up for release in future episodes. 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 Ian HarrisNarrated by Steven HollowayScript prepared by Melissa WestProduced by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

The perfect holiday retreat holds a deep, dark, twisted secret..."The Hollow Rooms stood on the crest of the mountain like a black crown…. A long drive curved up through wrought iron gates, their bars twisted into the shapes of roses and thorns. The two figures who had been waiting were staff members—a man in a black suit with a gold watch chain, and a woman in a gray dress buttoned high to her neck. Both were pale in a way that spoke of years indoors, but there was something else, too: a stillness in their faces, as though their smiles had been painted on and dried there. “Welcome to the Hollow Rooms,” the man said, bowing slightly. His voice was low and smooth, like polished wood. “You must be the Morgan family. We’ve been expecting you…”  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 Haunted Holiday episode, we’ll be reading a chilling story titled The Hollow Rooms, which was sent in to us by Ian Harris. Ian grew up experiencing paranormal events first hand, occurrences that still happen to this day some 3 decades later. His real-life accounts can be found on the Haunted UK podcast episode 62 titled 30 Years and Counting. Ian’s strong empathy skills and uncanny ability to sense people’s energy and moods before even speaking with them, along with local folklore and legends, have inspired his writing. We truly hope you enjoy the first part of this terrifying tale. Stay tuned to the Haunted UK Fiction podcast for Part Two, and more of Ian’s stories in future episodes.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 Ian HarrisNarrated by Steven HollowayScript prepared by Melissa WestProduced by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

A child's Christmas wish gone wrong..."It is the not knowing that twists the guts of the helpless figure, almost as much as the awesome fear inspired by its breath-rasping gaoler.  This butcher now reaches deep into a pocket and its hand emerges with a fistful of brightly-coloured, self-adhesive bows – some green, some red, some silver, some gold…"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 holiday edition of Flash Fiction Friday we’ll be reading Arena of Shadows, which was sent int to us by Jed Vesper. Jed Vesper is 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, so he fits right in.  Jed is usually most active around the witching hour.  That’s when the company is best.   We truly hope you enjoy this terrifying holiday tale. If you would like to hear more from Jed Vesper, his debut anthologies:  Tales of Dread and Dismay, Volumes 1 and 2, are available in e-book format from Amazon worldwide.  Jed has also appeared in the BHF Books of Horror Stories, in Book Ate-th (special cannibal edition), and Book 11 (a folk horror special). In addition, Jed’s stories have been published on the Planet Raconteur podcast as well Nocturnal Transmissions podcast.  All details of Jed’s past, present, and future writing projects can be found on his Facebook page: Jed Vesper Ghost Story and Horror Writer – and he can occasionally be found haunting X @jedvesper - He sincerely hopes you are disturbed by his stories 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 Jed VesperNarrated by Steven HollowayScript prepared by Melissa WestProduced by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

A post Christmas party drive home takes a terrifying turn..."Heart pounding, he exhaled a shaky breath and forced himself to look left, then right. Nothing. No headlights, no shapes, nothing at all. Who else would be out here on a night like this? He was about to move off when something caught his eye—a flicker of movement in the field opposite..."A dark shape, large, powerful, tearing across the snow. He couldn’t tell what it was, only that it moved fast, until it vanished into the swirling snow and the ink-black night beyond.‘What the hell…?’ Riley muttered. He rubbed condensation from the windscreen, but it made no difference. Muttering a curse, he shoved the door open and stood half in, half out, peering across the hedgerow. The night pressed close, thick with falling snow.Then it came.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 Driftstone Marsh which was sent in to us by Jason Wells.We truly hope enjoyed this terrifying tale graciously sent into us by Jason Wells. If you would like to hear more from Jason, you can get in touch with him via email at.wellsyjay@live.co.ukIf 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.comUntil next time, stay safe, and take care.Episode Credits:Story by Jason WellsNarrated by Steven HollowayScript prepared by Melissa WestProduced by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

"Alice saw the wave. It was a beast. It rose slowly at first, the way a predator prepares to strike – silent, inevitable. It quickly gained speed, swelling into a towering monster, a force of nature, as if the ocean itself had decided to swallow her whole. The wave surged, easily 30 feet high, dark and roaring with a ferocity she could feel in her bones. It moved toward her with the relentlessness of fate…"Welcome, dear listeners, to a special episode of Haunted UK Fiction where we will read an excerpt from a brand-new novel, and have a chat with its author, the wonderful Theresa Cheung.Theresa, a prolific author who is widely recognized for her expertise in all things relating to dreams, was featured on the Haunted UK podcast last year. Theresa’s in-depth knowledge and research in the field of dreams and the paranormal has led to her authoring several international best-selling books, all of which were non-fiction… until now.Theresa has approached us with her debut fictional novel, Nightborn, which ties into to her decades-long study of dreams, nightmares, sleep paralysis, incubus and succubus encounters, liminal dream states where ghostly figures appear, and even dream hacking.What if the line between your waking life and your darkest dreams disappeared forever?Nightborn centers on a character by the name of Alice Sinclair, a driven psychology professor, is about to find out. When thousands of people begin experiencing terrifying, vivid nightmares ... all centered around her, Alice’s quiet academic life is shattered.Haunted by the question of why she’s become the subject of these shared dreams, Alice embarks on a desperate search for answers, uncovering a chilling secret: someone - or something - hungry for global power has discovered a way to manipulate consciousness itself. The world is fast becoming a playground for those in control of the dreaming mind. In a heart-stopping race against time, Alice must navigate a treacherous web of deception, where nothing - and no one - can be trusted, not even herself. Settle as we read the suspenseful prologue and first chapter of Nightborn, then stay tuned afterwards for our chat with the brilliant and fascinating Theresa Cheung.  If you would like to learn more about Theresa or get in touch, you can find all up to date information on her website: https://www.theresacheung.comEpisode Credits:Story excerpt by Theresa CheungNarrated by Steven HollowayScript prepared by Melissa WestInterview participants: Theresa Cheung, Steven Holloway, Melissa WestProduced by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

A stranger's request puts a tailor in a delicate terrifying position that changes the course of his life..."My father was in a strange mood that day. He welcomed me with genuine warmth and appeared, to me at least, quite comfortable and content in his soft armchair and his cup perched delicately on the left knee. His words, however, were of the most serious sort; he betrayed no emotion by stating the facts clearly and with a certain stiff formality. I was informed that he had something very important to tell…"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 The Overcoat, an eerie, spine-tingling tale which was sent in to us by LD Brown. LD Brown lives in the village of Hawkshead, Cumbria with his wife and too many cats. They own a beer shop together. For the past seven years, he has been running Ghost Walks in the village under the name: Tallow Tales; The Hawkshead Ghost Walk. Twice weekly he takes visitors around the village, regaling them with stories of local folklore. This also gives him the opportunity to wear a top hat. In his free time, LD writes horror stories and has been fortunate enough to get a few published here and there. His fiction is influenced by the bleaker side of the Lake District landscape; rainy, dripping woodlands, mosses, tarns, wetlands and their sinister ilk. His literary influences include Arthur Machen, MR James, EF Benson, JH Riddel and Algernon Blackwood. He also enjoys Folk Horror films and Peter Cushing.We truly hope you enjoy this unsettling, atmospheric tale that is reminiscent of times gone by. If you would like to hear more from LD Brown, you can find his contact information, current and upcoming work, both as an author and as a ghostly tour guide, and follow him on social media with the links below:Upcoming Works: LD Brown is hoping to get a collection of his short fiction published in the near future. He has also written a short horror novella which he has been sending to publishers.Social Media Links: Instagram and Facebook @tallowtales              Website: www.kittchen.co.uk/tallowtalesEmail: lukebrown7@hotmail.co.uk 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, that’s hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com  Until next time, stay safe, and take care. Episode Credits:Story by L.D. BrownNarrated by Steven HollowayScript prepared by Melissa WestProduced by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Sometimes, echoes just need to be heard..."Eilidh MacKenzie always knew she was different. Raised in a quiet Scottish village cradled by hills and lochs, her childhood was shaped by the whispers of her great-grandmother —stories of second sight, banshees crying by the river, and the mist that wasn’t just mist. Most folk rolled their eyes. Eilidh never did…" 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 Flash Fiction Friday bite-sized episode we’ll be reading Echoes in the Mist, which was sent int to us by Michele Liddle. This story is an adapted version from her book Echoes in the Mist – Tales of a Highland Seer. In addition to writing, Michele is the podcast host of Shell’s Spooky Stories. Her primary influence is gothic horror writer Darcey Coates.We truly hope you enjoy this tale of mysticism and folklore. If you would like to hear more from Michele Liddle, stay tuned as she is working on her next novel due out in 2026. You can also listen to her podcast Shell’s Spooky Stories and follow her on Instagram @shellsspookystories.Website: https://www.stan.store/shellsspookystoriesEmail: shellsspookystories@yahoo.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.comUntil next time, stay safe, and take care. Episode Credits:Story by Michele LiddleNarrated by Steven HollowayScript prepared by Melissa WestProduced by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

A roadtrip takes a dark turn after a stop at a roadside diner..."A jukebox blasted out some Chuck Berry. He knew the tune but not the words. His mother liked Chuck, she had played his music all the time when he was growing up. He couldn’t remember the last time he’d heard it. Or any music, come to think of it. Had they been listening to the radio in the car? He didn’t think so, but hadn’t there been a tune? Perhaps Nina had been humming as she drove…"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 Roadsong which was sent in to us by Glenn Quigley. Glenn is an Irish author and artist originally from Dublin and now living in Northern Ireland with his husband. His first novel, The Moth and Moon, was published in 2018 by Ninestar Press. His tenth novel, Heart of the Wren, was just published this past October. When not writing, Glenn paints portraits in acrylics and watercolours. He also designs for the popular brand themoodybear.com We truly hope you enjoy this eerie tale of a never-ending road trip and its oasis diner and motel. If you would like to hear more from Glenn Quigley, keep an eye out for his newest publication, The Heart of the Wren, which was released in October. You can follow Glenn on social media and find his contact info as well as links to his website, current and upcoming works by using the links below: Heart of the Wren pre-order link:https://mybook.to/heartofthewren Haunted Hearts: Season of the Witch series pre-order link:https://mybook.to/HauntedHeartsTwo Social Media Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/glennquigleyauthor/https://bsky.app/profile/glennquigley.bsky.socialhttps://www.facebook.com/Glennquigleyauthor/ Websitehttps://glennquigley.com/ Email ContactGlenn@glennquigley.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 Glenn QuigleyNarrated by Steven HollowayScript prepared by Melissa WestProduced by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

A ghostly tale told from a chilling perspective..."When I awoke again, it was to darkness. I had been hopeful for my bed, to find myself ensconced in blankets with my beloved governess by my side, mopping my brow. Instead, four, solid, wooden walls bore down upon me…"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 Mother Never Liked Dead Things which was sent in to us by S.C. Fisher. Welsh horror author S.C.Fisher was raised on a diet of RL Stine books and Buffy the Vampire Slayer episodes. She now resides in Suffolk in one of the most haunted towns in England with her family. Her six book horror series Base Fear (published by Raven Tale and available now on Amazon) explores three real life haunted military bases and the terrifying experiences of the young families that reside at them.We truly hope you enjoy this bone chilling tale. If you would like to hear more from S.C. Fisher, keep an eye on her website and social media as she is currently working on a pink horror zombie apocalypse novel that focuses on navigating toxic friendships at the end of the world. All links and contact information can be found below:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/s_c_fisher_author?igsh=eTltYm43bGp5cms5&utm_source=qr Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1Fqko4sRyE/?mibextid=wwXIfr Website - https://scfisherauthor.wixsite.com/scfisherauthor?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMNRypleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHkhXZ6ls95agpB931G-cOwLTr05-OmrRieloFRirKJaG1DvB7UoGgmJh7pQL_aem_jNy3SdyzjzjDoF3X-SfPPQ Email - femmefish@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.comUntil next time, stay safe, and take care. Episode Credits:Story by S.C. FisherNarrated by Steven HollowayScript prepared by Melissa WestProduced by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

A ghost story told from the perspective of the ghost itself..."I took a deep breath, charged at Henry with all my might, and CRASH! My knee gave out, and I slammed into the side table, sending a vase hurtling toward the floor. It landed with a smash, shards of glass flying everywhere, and water seeping between the rapidly wilting flower petals. I stayed put on the floor, frozen in fear. A large shadow hovered in the doorway. Papa. Papa had just come home. Papa had seen the whole incident. The shadow came toward me, and Papa came into view. “Look what you’ve done!” Papa shouted so loudly that my ears started to ring. He grabbed my shoulders, and I knew. I knew just what he was going to do…" 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.To celebrate Halloween, we have decided to introduce a new concept as part of the show – Flash Fiction Fridays – some bite-sized bonus content for your spooky listening pleasure.In today’s episode we’ll be reading Helen (Something in the Cellar) which was written by Melissa West and first released on her podcast, The Skylark Bell, as part of a collaboration with The Haunted UK Podcast back in 2022. The story is based on a real-life encounter that was relayed to a friend of mine by his father and subsequently shared with me. Melissa then took that story and rewrote it… from the perspective of the ghost itself.We truly hope you enjoy this spine-tingling 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: @theskylarkbellWebsite: www.theyskylarkbell.comContact: theskylarkbell@gmail.comIf 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.comUntil next time, stay safe, and take care. Episode Credits:Story by Melissa WestNarrated by Steven Holloway and Melissa WestScript prepared by Melissa WestProduced by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.