Haunted UK Fiction: Tales of the Supernatural, Paranormal, and Uncanny

“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.

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.

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.

“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.

“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.

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.

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 & 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.

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 & 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 & 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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.