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The Last Passenger by Iain Maynard | A daily commute turns to terror
Apr 29, 2026
51m 28s
NHS Gothic by John Wharton | A collection of hospital hauntings
Apr 22, 2026
1h 09m 20s
Flash Fiction - Tales of Unease (excerpts) by Elizabeth Wilson | Short, eerie, twisted tales
Apr 17, 2026
15m 52s
Grandpa's Clock by Jed Vesper | Horror on a stormy night
Apr 15, 2026
27m 04s
The Swaying Woman of Skelton Wharf by Max T. Storey | Two ghosts with a terrifying connection
Apr 8, 2026
34m 15s
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| 4/29/26 |  The Last Passenger by Iain Maynard | A daily commute turns to terror | 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 AuthorIain 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.comCredits:Story by Iain MaynardNarrated 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.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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 51m 28s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 |  NHS Gothic by John Wharton | A collection of hospital hauntings | 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 AuthorJohn 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.comCredits:Story by John WhartonNarrated 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.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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 1h 09m 20s | ||||||
| 4/17/26 |  Flash Fiction - Tales of Unease (excerpts) by Elizabeth Wilson | Short, eerie, twisted tales | A collection of 3 strange micro-tales...“A just perceptible sigh came from the thing in his hand, and a dark, rich brown powder appeared. Like smoke, it drifted into the air just past his face and blew towards the fence before vanishing…”In this Flash Fiction Friday episode, we present three short, unsettling tales, each offering a glimpse into something strange, fleeting, and quietly disturbing. Not every horror needs time to unfold, sometimes, a single moment is enough. These bite-sized stories explore the uncanny, the surreal, and the uneasy feeling that something is just slightly… wrong.If you enjoy this episode, continue your listening with:Spores (a deeply unsettling story where something unfamiliar begins to take hold)Folded In (a strange and disorienting tale where reality begins to shift)The Thing in the Wall (a creeping horror where an entity crosses from imagination into the real world)About the AuthorElizabeth Wilson is a mixed media artist and writer from Victoria, Australia, whose work blends gothic imagery, dark humour, and the surreal. Her stories often explore fleeting, uncanny moments that linger long after they’ve passed.Her projects include Mulberry Manor and There’s A Shoggoth In My Bath, with her collection Tales of Unease currently in development.Find more from Elizabeth Wilson:Instagram: @elizabeth_the_dollmakerBluesky: elizabethdollmaker.bsky.socialEmail: elizabethsartdolls@gmail.comSubmit your story:Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comCredits:Stories by Elizabeth WilsonNarrated 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.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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 15m 52s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 |  Grandpa's Clock by Jed Vesper | Horror on a stormy night | When the lines between hauntings, nightmares, and reality blur...‘What about the noises, Daddy?’…”What begins as a familiar moment, a child unsettled in the night, slowly unravels into something far more sinister and disturbing as the line between nightmare and reality begins to blur. Some fears can be explained, others… can’t. This original paranormal horror story explores protection, perception, and the terrifying possibility that something dark is lurking just around the corner.If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:The Retribution of Parson Beelzebub Brown (another dark and unsettling tale by the same author)Arena of Shadows (a disturbing and surreal story where reality twists into something far more sinister)The Thing in the Wall (a creeping nightmare where something crosses from imagination into the real world)About the AuthorJed Vesper is a horror writer known for his dark, unsettling storytelling and taste for the macabre. Drawing inspiration from the atmospheric landscapes of Yorkshire, his work often blends the familiar with the deeply disturbing.His anthologies Tales of Dread and Dismay (Volumes 1 and 2) are available worldwide, and his stories have appeared in multiple horror collections and podcasts.Find more from Jed Vesper:Facebook: Jed Vesper Ghost Story and Horror WriterX: @jedvesperSubmit your story:Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comCredits: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.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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 27m 04s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 |  The Swaying Woman of Skelton Wharf by Max T. Storey | Two ghosts with a terrifying connection | A childhood ghost experience ties into an ghostly encounter decades later...“I cowered beneath the duvet, pulling it up to my nose, my eyes just peeking over the edge as I watched her loom above me. She seemed impossibly tall, towering over me, and for a moment we just stared at each other. A few seconds — but it felt like a lifetime. Then she lifted her veil…”What begins as a terrifying moment from childhood slowly reveals itself to be something more, as years later, the past resurfaces, and a long-forgotten encounter refuses to remain buried.Some experiences don’t fade with time.. sometimes they follow you.This original paranormal horror story explores memory, fear, and the lingering presence of something first seen… and never truly understood.If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:The Thing in the Wall (a nightmare that refuses to stay confined to childhood)Freddie (a powerful tale where childhood and place intertwine with something lingering)The Pale One at the Window (a slow-building story where something familiar becomes deeply wrong)About the AuthorMax T. Storey draws inspiration from real-life paranormal experiences, blending personal encounters with fiction to create stories that feel grounded, intimate, and deeply unsettling.His collection The Unquiet Journals features extended versions of his work alongside other stories rooted in the North East of England, and his upcoming podcast The Spectral Pastures explores haunted locations and their histories.Social media: @MaxTStorey | @thespectralpasturesSubmit your story:Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comCredits:Story by Max T. StoreyNarrated 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.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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 34m 15s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 |  April Fools Special - The Nixie by Edward Wilcox | A spooky silly folk tale | A water spirit. An old legend. And a story that may not behave the way you expect…“Nixie… a shapeshifting spirit said to lure the unwary into dark waters.”This April Fool’s special takes a familiar piece of folklore and turns it on its head — blending the eerie with the unexpected, and reminding us that not every story is here to frighten… some are here to surprise.Because on April 1st, anything can happen.This original paranormal tale explores folklore, misdirection, and the fine line between unsettling and absurd.If you enjoy this episode, continue your listening with:Echoes in the Mist (a folklore-rich tale rooted in second sight and ancient belief)One Always Comes Back (a haunting story where old traditions and forces refuse to fade)Shortcuts (a strange tale where the familiar leads somewhere it shouldn’t)About the AuthorEdward Willcox is a performance storyteller and writer of original tales, blending folklore, humour, and atmosphere. His work often plays with expectation, inviting listeners in before quietly shifting the ground beneath them.Facebook: Ed WillcoxInstagram: @an_nemiaSubmit your story:Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comCredits:Story by Edward WillcoxNarrated 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.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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 8m 59s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 |  The Thing in the Wall by Alec Rowan | A childhood nightmare come to life | Not all nightmares are born of pure imagination...“Tim’s breath caught. He pushed himself upright, heart hammering. Slowly, as if drawn, he reached out a hand. He hesitated and looked around the room, searching for an alternate explanation. There was nothing. When he looked back at the wall, the shadow had changed. It was no longer shapeless. It had a face…” What begins as a restless night quickly turns into something far more terrifying, as the line between dream and waking life begins to blur.Some things don’t stay in your head, some things find a way out.This original paranormal horror story explores nightmares, manifestation, and the moment when fear becomes something real.If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:The Pale One at the Window (a slow-building tale where something begins to appear where it shouldn’t)The Ghost on the Staircase (a subtle domestic haunting where small disturbances lead to something more)Spores (a deeply unsettling story where something begins to spread beyond control)About the AuthorAlec Rowan writes across sci-fi, horror, and fantasy, drawing inspiration from authors like Stephen King and Dean Koontz, as well as atmospheric and survival horror worlds such as Silent Hill and Resident Evil. His work often explores the boundary between reality and the unknown, where fragile normality begins to break down.You can find more of his work below:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alec-rowan.bsky.socialWebsite: https://alec-rowan.blogspot.comSubmit your story:Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comCredits:Story by Alec RowanNarrated 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.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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 14m 45s | ||||||
| 3/27/26 |  Flash Fiction - The Ghost on the Staircase by John Gorman | A quick ghostly chill | Should people tell their guests about the ghosts lingering in their homes...?“The staircase was just behind the sofa in the open-plan living room and once, a coat hanger tumbled down the stairs unaided. There was nobody upstairs, however there was a small pile of hangers on the top step and maybe one of them was loose. These odd events I could explain logically. Ghosts don’t exist…”At first, it’s easy to dismiss a noise, a movement, something slightly out of place. But when the ordinary explanations begin to wear thin, a question starts to form: What if it isn’t nothing? This original paranormal ghost story explores skepticism, subtle hauntings, and the moment when logic is no longer enough.Flash Fiction Friday – a bite-sized tale designed to unsettle.If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:The Thing in the Wall (a creeping domestic horror where something hidden begins to make itself known)Helen (Something in the Cellar) (a chilling perspective-driven story where the past refuses to stay quiet)The Pale One at the Window (a slow-building tale where something familiar begins to feel deeply wrong)About the AuthorJohn Gorman is a forensic scientist with a strong grounding in evidence and logic — making his fascination with the unexplained all the more compelling. Inspired by local hauntings in Lancashire and his own experiences, The Ghost on the Staircase marks his first step into supernatural fiction.Submit your story:Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comCredits:Story by John GormanNarrated 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.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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 11m 24s | ||||||
| 3/25/26 |  Fossils by Willerby | A thrilling time-slip adventure story | The past does not always stay buried...“When Lisa tried to leave the village to go shopping, she found the turn onto the main road going to Beckworth blocked. The hedges had grown to an enormous size and intertwined themselves over the tarmac like the fingers of two clasping hands. By pushing the leaves aside, she could just see through. Cars were rushing past, but none slowed, and Lisa wondered if Willerby was being forgotten…”What begins as a small, unsettling change quickly becomes something far more disturbing, as Willerby begins to close in on itself, and the outside world drifts further away. This original paranormal horror story explores isolation, forgotten places, and the terrifying idea of being slowly erased from the world beyond.If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:Shortcuts (another unsettling tale from Willerby, where a simple path leads somewhere you shouldn’t go)Blackdamp (a tense story where something buried proves far more dangerous than expected)Spores (a deeply unsettling tale where something begins to spread and take hold)About the StoryFossils comes from the mysterious town of Willerby — a place that seems to exist slightly out of step with the rest of the world.These stories were discovered during the early planning stages of Haunted UK Fiction, on a website dedicated to documenting the town and its inhabitants. The identity of those behind it remains unknown, but permission was granted to share these accounts under a number of unusual conditions.You can explore more at:www.welcometowillerby.co.ukInstagram: @WillerbyVillageSubmit your story:Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comCredits: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.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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 28m 03s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 |  Sukie in the Graveyard by Robert McDermott | A ghost story that lingers | A quiet afternoon in a graveyard becomes something lasting and bittersweet...“What struck me about the cemetery, aside from the pounding heat, was the serene atmosphere. There was a keenly felt tranquillity to the place which enhanced every aspect of the experience...This was a place existing in the space between both words and worlds…”What begins as an ordinary afternoon soon becomes something far more meaningful, with a chance encounter. Not all ghost stories are meant to frighten. Some are meant to stay with you.This original paranormal story explores connection, memory, and the bittersweet moments that exist between loss and understanding.If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:It Shows Up When It’s Needed (another deeply moving story by the same author, where presence and purpose intertwine)Freddie (a powerful and emotional ghost story where memory and place are inseparable)The Wedding Dress (a haunting tale of lives, love, and the quiet passage of time)About the AuthorRobert McDermott is an Irish author whose work blends literary fiction with the supernatural, often exploring emotional depth, memory, and the unseen connections between people.His collection The Occulting Light features stories that exist in the space between the ordinary and the uncanny, and his novel The Fifth Shot explores the world of crime and investigation.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertmcdermott73author/Email: robertmcdermott@gmail.comSubmit your story:Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comCredits: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.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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 20m 32s | ||||||
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| 3/13/26 |  TriskaideCATphobia by Willerby, Susan Ballinger, and Melissa West | Cats and Superstition | TriskadeCATphobia: Three Cat tails... er, tales... one superstition.“When I first arrived, the spirits were no more than shadows and mist. As a kitten, I’d pounce and tumble on tendrils of fog. Madame was angry at first, but soon discovered that her visitors willingly accepted my mewling as the sounds of spirits from beyond the veil…”To mark Friday the 13th, this special Flash Fiction Friday episode brings together three eerie tales — all centered around one of the most mysterious creatures to share our homes: the cat.From shadowy folklore to watchful companions and something far more unsettling beneath soft fur and quiet paws… these stories explore the strange, the supernatural, and the suspicion that cats may understand far more than we do.TriskadeCATphobia features three short tales:All the Cats Are Black (from the strange town of Willerby, where even the animals aren’t quite what they seem)The Medium’s Cat by Susan Ballinger (where the line between the living and the dead may not be so clear)Have You Seen Murphy? by Melissa West (where something gentle… may not be harmless)Flash Fiction Friday – bite-sized stories designed to unsettle.If you enjoy this episode, continue your listening with:Shortcuts (a strange Willerby tale where something familiar turns deeply wrong)The Wedding Dress (a haunting story where objects quietly witness human lives unfold)Spores (a deeply unsettling tale where something begins to spread and take hold)Stories in this episode were written by contributors from around the world:Willerby – an anonymous and mysterious source chronicling a town that seems to exist just out of step with realitySusan Ballinger – a writer with a passion for history, the unexplained, and the strange intersections between themMelissa West – co-creator of Haunted UK Fiction and creator of The Skylark Bell, known for atmospheric and emotionally resonant supernatural storytellingYou can explore more of their work below:Willerby:Website: www.welcometowillerby.comInstagram: @willerbyvillageBluesky: @willerbyvillage.bsky.socialSusan Ballinger:Bluesky: @PeculiarSusan.bsky.socialInstagram: @birdshot127 | @cemetery_plotsEmail: ballingersj@gmail.comMelissa West:Website: www.theskylarkbell.comInstagram: @theskylarkbellEmail: theskylarkbell@gmail.comSubmit your story:Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comCredits:Stories by Willerby, Susan Ballinger, Melissa WestNarrated 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.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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 30m 08s | ||||||
| 3/11/26 |  The Pale One at the Window by Ian Harris | A supernatural horror story | Not every reflection belongs to the person standing before it...“It wasn’t dramatic at first. Just little things. A prickle on the back of her neck whenever she passed the hallway mirror. The way her phone screen sometimes lit up on its own, reflecting her face too pale, too elongated. The kitchen window fogging faintly when she stood near it, though the air was dry…” What begins as a series of small, easily dismissed moments slowly builds into something far more unsettling as the boundary between reflection and reality begins to blur.Sometimes, what you see looking back isn’t just a trick of the light.This original paranormal horror story explores perception, identity, and the quiet terror of something slipping into your place.If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:The Hollow Rooms (another unsettling tale by the same author, where reality begins to fracture in an isolated setting)The Thing in the Wall (a creeping horror where something hidden begins to make itself known)Folded In (a strange and disorienting story where perception and reality begin to unravel)About the AuthorIan Harris writes atmospheric supernatural fiction inspired by real-life paranormal experiences spanning over three decades. His sensitivity to people, places, and unseen energies informs stories that blur the line between perception and reality.His personal experiences were also featured on the Haunted UK podcast in episode “30 Years and Counting.”Submit your story:Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comCredits: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.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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 22m 02s | ||||||
| 3/4/26 |  Deathly Cold by Harrie Tabor | A winter horror story | Sometimes the cold cuts deeper than expected...“It was cold. She worked her fingertips into the ice, appreciating the smoothness of the whale’s skin. The longer she held her hand there, the damper her palm became. She could even feel the water seeping into the edge of her sleeve. The guilt struck her like a sledgehammer. There shouldn’t be that much water, surely. Was the sculpture even there any more? She must’ve single handedly melted it…”What begins as a simple interaction quickly turns unsettling, as something shifts beneath the surface, and the cold becomes something far more than just temperature.This original paranormal horror story explores transformation, unease, and the quiet terror of realizing something is changing… and you may be part of it.If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:Running from the Christmas Tractor (another eerie and darkly playful story by the same author, where something unexpected turns terrifying)Spores (a deeply unsettling tale where something begins to spread and take hold)Blackdamp (a tense and atmospheric story where unseen danger proves deadly)About the AuthorHarrie Tabor writes stories that blend the strange, the unsettling, and the quietly surreal. With a distinctive voice that often starts in the familiar before drifting into the unexpected, her work lingers in that uneasy space where something just isn’t quite right.You can find more from Harrie here:https://www.tumblr.com/harrietaborSubmit your story:Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comCredits: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.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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 22m 17s | ||||||
| 2/25/26 |  Angel of Lincoln by James West | A tale of lore, bound in stone | For hundreds of years it stood silent, waiting...“Seems everywhere has its own ghosts. I’ve heard all the stories, the thing I don’t know is why Lincoln is so bloody haunted!” “I can tell ye,” said a voice... An old man in his late 70s, peaked cap and waxed jacket, sat beside them. “I can tell ye,” he repeated, leaning on his elbow with his hand under chin...”What begins as a casual conversation soon reveals something far older — a story rooted deep in the history of Lincoln, where legend and reality blur, and something unseen has always been present.Some places don’t just have ghosts… they have guardians.This original paranormal horror story explores urban folklore, ancient presence, and the unsettling idea that some forces have been watching for far longer than we realize.If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:HMP Signal’s End (another chilling story by the same author, where something refuses to stay contained)The Lady of the Stairs (a haunting tied to history, place, and a presence that endures)Echoes in the Mist (a folklore-rich tale where voices from the past still carry through the present)About the AuthorJames West is a writer of atmospheric horror, known for blending grounded settings with unsettling supernatural elements. His previous story HMP Signal’s End, the very first episode of Haunted UK Fiction, remains one of the show’s most enduring and talked-about releases.Submit your story:Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comCredits:Story by James WestNarrated 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.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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 17m 01s | ||||||
| 2/20/26 |  Bleakmore: A Gothic Tale Part 2 by Emma Hudairi | The conclusion of this haunting tale | A storm rising. A figure revealed. Some events are sadly destined to repeat...“The swell of the waves was much higher now and I could hear them crashing against the cliffs... The shrubs in the garden swayed in the wind. The scene was almost unrecognisable as the location of my walk earlier in the day. My eyes glanced to the left along the path that I had used. A sudden flash of lightning highlighted the way and that’s when I first saw her…”As the truth behind Bleakmore begins to surface, what once felt like a distant echo of the past becomes something far more immediate — and far more inescapable.Some places don’t just replay history… they draw you into it.This original paranormal gothic horror story explores inevitability, lingering tragedy, and the moment when observer becomes participant.This is the conclusion of a two-part gothic tale.New to Haunted UK Fiction? Listen to Part One before continuing.If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:The Wedding Dress (a haunting tale where objects bear witness to lives, loss, and the passage of time)One Always Comes Back (a chilling story rooted in folklore, where some forces are destined to return)Freddie (a deeply emotional ghost story where place, memory, and presence intertwine)About the AuthorEmma Hudairi has long been drawn to ghost stories and the supernatural, from childhood reading to adult fascination with paranormal investigations. Bleakmore: A Gothic Tale was written during lockdown as a deeply personal creative project, inspired by distance, uncertainty, and the enduring pull of gothic storytelling.Though fictional, the story draws on the landscapes and atmosphere of Yorkshire — a place where history and imagination naturally intertwine.Submit your story:Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comCredits:Story by Emma HudairiNarrated 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.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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 43m 44s | ||||||
| 2/18/26 |  Bleakmore: A Gothic Tale Part 1 by Emma Hudairi | A historical haunting | A guest at a manor house bears witness terrible events unfolding again and again...“There, stood by the bannister and staring down at me with an intensity I found hard to bear, was a man, smartly dressed, with thick black hair and black side whiskers. What I noticed most were his angular features and prominent cheekbones. I stood there, frozen to the spot and meeting his cold stare for what seemed like an eternity before I was finally able to tear my eyes away and when I glanced back only several seconds later, he was gone…”What begins as a quiet stay in a historic house soon becomes something far more unsettling, as a guest finds themselves witnessing events that seem to repeat — as though the past is not finished with the present.Some places don’t just remember… they replay.This original paranormal gothic horror story explores lingering tragedy, time loops, and the eerie sensation of becoming part of something that has happened before.This is part one of a two-part gothic tale.New to Haunted UK Fiction? Start here.If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:The Overcoat (a slow-burning gothic tale of influence and unease, where something quietly takes hold)The Lady of the Stairs (a haunting rooted in history, where a voice from the past refuses to be silenced)Rattle Chains (a classic gothic story of entrapment and a presence that cannot move on)About the AuthorEmma Hudairi has long been drawn to ghost stories and the supernatural, from childhood reading to adult fascination with paranormal investigations. Bleakmore: A Gothic Tale was written during lockdown as a deeply personal creative project, inspired by distance, uncertainty, and the enduring pull of gothic storytelling.Though fictional, the story draws on the landscapes and atmosphere of Yorkshire — a place where history and imagination naturally intertwine.Submit your story:Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comCredits:Story by Emma HudairiNarrated 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.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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 48m 01s | ||||||
| 2/13/26 |  Flash Fiction - The Wedding Dress by Melissa West | A voyage through time | From the moment of its creation, a wedding dress bears silent witness to decades of human lives.“The box moved again. Had it been years already? This time, a man was staring back at me. I recognized him from the wedding. His eyes looked sad. I felt his tears fall and soak into my satin. I could feel his heavy heart. He put the lid back on the box and I felt myself being carried away…”From the moment it is first worn, a simple dress becomes something more — a silent witness to love, loss, and the passing of time, carrying the weight of every life it touches.This original paranormal story explores memory, attachment, and the quiet haunting of objects that never forget.Flash Fiction Friday – a bite-sized tale designed to linger.New to Haunted UK Fiction? Start here.If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:Mother Never Liked Dead Things (a haunting story of love, grief, and the consequences of holding on too tightly)Rattle Chains (a gothic tale of entrapment, where something — or someone — cannot move on)Freddie (a deeply emotional ghost story where place and memory intertwine)About the AuthorMelissa West is the co-creator and co-producer of Haunted UK Fiction and the creator of The Skylark Bell, a fiction podcast featuring original supernatural stories and music.Her work often explores atmosphere, emotion, and the quiet spaces between life and memory.Website: www.theskylarkbell.comInstagram: @theskylarkbellContact: theskylarkbell@gmail.comSubmit your story:Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comCredits: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.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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 18m 26s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 |  Spores by Lewis Darley | A speculative horror story | A hidden passage. A flicker of light. Something is spreading behind the walls.“Robert placed his face in the hole, to find a stone opening. It was a natural cave... He should have been excited by this startling architectural find, but one detail instead made his skin pallid and cold.There was a single flickering candle, the wax placed upon a sharp shelf of jutting rock. It had been placed here, decoratively, and judging by the length of the candle, recently…” What begins as a small, almost insignificant discovery quickly turns into something far more disturbing, as the boundaries between the known and the hidden begin to break down.Some things don’t stay contained... they grow.This original paranormal horror story explores intrusion, decay, and the terrifying idea that something may already be inside your home.If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:The Thing in the Wall (a creeping horror where something hidden begins to make itself known)Blackdamp (a tense underground tale where something unseen proves deadly)Fossils (a disturbing discovery that reveals something ancient was never truly buried)About the AuthorLewis Darley is a Nottingham-based writer, illustrator, and videographer whose work blends the everyday with the strange. His stories often explore subtle intrusions into ordinary life, building a sense of realism before tipping into the unsettling.You may also know his work from Blasted Heath, featured in Season 1.You can find more of his work below:Instagram: @darleymakesartWebsite: https://www.lewisdarleyillustration.com/Email: lewis@lewisdarleyillustration.comSubmit your story:Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comCredits: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.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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 19m 31s | ||||||
| 2/4/26 |  Freddie by Ruth Saberton | A touching ghost story | A young couple’s search for a new home takes an unsettling turn...“Adele... slipped her hand from her mother’s grasp to wave. When asked who she was looking at, Adele couldn’t say and when she glanced back there was nobody there after all. Maybe she had imagined it? Only a very old lady lived in the Rectory. There were no children there…”What begins as a hopeful search for a new home slowly gives way to something far more unsettling, as a presence lingers just out of sight, and just beyond explanation.This original paranormal ghost story explores memory, place, and the quiet unease of something that refuses to be forgotten.If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:Helen (Something in the Cellar) (a chilling perspective-driven ghost story where the past refuses to let go)Sukie in the Graveyard (a gentle and emotional story of connection beyond death)The Pale One at the Window (a slow-building, deeply unsettling presence watching from just beyond reach)About the AuthorRuth Saberton is a bestselling author of over 30 novels, published by Orion, HarperCollins, Pan Macmillan, and Little Black Dress. Originally from London and now based in Cornwall, her work is often inspired by landscape, atmosphere, and the emotional ties between people and place.Her latest novel, The First and Last Summer, explores friendship, family, and second chances.You can find more of her work below:Website: https://www.ruthsaberton.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthsabertonauthor/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruthsabertonauthorContact: admin@ruthsaberton.comSubmit your story:Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comCredits:Story by Ruth SabertonNarrated 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.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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 37m 04s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 |  Ink & Influence: R.L. Stine | The Master of Childhood Nightmares | Creepy twists. Strange encounters. The stories that first made us afraid.Before the stories we tell… there were the stories that shaped them.In this episode of Ink and Influence, we explore the legacy of R.L. Stine, the writer who introduced a generation to horror — blending fear, humour, and unexpected twists into stories that linger long after the final page.From eerie transformations to unsettling surprises, his influence can still be felt in modern horror, where the familiar turns strange… and the strange turns dangerous. This short-form episode explores the ideas and storytelling style behind one of the most iconic voices in horror.If you enjoy this episode, continue your listening with:The Thing in the Wall (a creepy and unsettling story where something feels just slightly… wrong)Shortcuts (a strange and eerie tale where a simple choice leads somewhere it shouldn’t)Running from the Christmas Tractor (a darkly playful story where something unexpected turns terrifying)About Ink and InfluenceInk and Influence is a short-form series from Haunted UK Fiction, exploring the authors, ideas, and origins behind some of the darkest and most enduring works of fiction.Credits:Written by Melissa WestNarrated by Steven HollowayRecorded, mixed and mastered by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome 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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 4m 27s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 |  Ink & Influence: Daphne du Maurier | The Art of Gothic Suspense | Secrets. Atmosphere. The quiet dread of something not quite right.Before the stories we tell… there were the stories that shaped them. In this episode of Ink and Influence, we explore the life and legacy of Daphne du Maurier, a master of gothic suspense whose work blurred the line between psychological tension and the supernatural.From isolated settings to unseen presences and creeping unease, her influence continues to shape modern horror — proving that what is felt can be far more terrifying than what is seen.This short-form episode explores the ideas, themes, and quiet power behind one of gothic fiction’s most enduring voices.If you enjoy this episode, continue your listening with:Rattle Chains (a classic gothic tale of entrapment and lingering presence)The Lady of the Stairs (a haunting rooted in history, place, and a voice that refuses to be silenced)Freddie (a powerful and emotional story influenced by Cornwall’s gothic landscape and atmosphere)About Ink and InfluenceInk and Influence is a short-form series from Haunted UK Fiction, exploring the authors, ideas, and origins behind some of the darkest and most enduring works of fiction.Credits:Written by Melissa WestNarrated by Steven HollowayRecorded, mixed and mastered by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome 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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 5m 35s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 |  Ink & Influence: Bram Stoker | The Origins of Dracula | The man behind Dracula. The ideas that shaped modern horror.Before the stories we tell… there were the stories that inspired them.In this episode of Ink and Influence, we explore the life and legacy of Bram Stoker, the author whose work helped define the vampire as we know it today.From folklore and superstition to obsession, fear, and the unknown, Stoker’s influence continues to echo through modern horror — shaping the stories we still tell.This short-form episode offers a glimpse into the origins of one of the most enduring figures in gothic fiction.If you enjoy this episode, continue your listening with:Bloodsuckers (a dark and unusual take on vampire folklore, where not everything is as it seems)The Overcoat (a gothic, slow-burning tale of influence and control)About Ink and InfluenceInk and Influence is a short-form series from Haunted UK Fiction, exploring the authors, ideas, and origins behind some of the darkest and most enduring works of fiction.Credits:Written by Melissa WestNarrated by Steven HollowayRecorded, mixed and mastered by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome 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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 7m 03s | ||||||
| 1/2/26 |  Steve & Melissa by the fireside | HUK Fiction Podcast Origins and Season 1 Recap | The stories behind the stories. The origins of Haunted UK Fiction. What really goes into bringing these tales to life.Join Steve and Melissa for a special fireside chat as they reflect on the first season of Haunted UK Fiction — from how the podcast began, to the writers and stories that shaped it, and what lies ahead.This behind-the-scenes episode offers a rare look at the creative process, the decisions behind the show, and the journey from idea to execution.Whether you’ve been listening from the beginning or are just discovering the show, this is your chance to step behind the curtain.If you enjoy this episode, continue your listening with:HMP SIgnal's End by James WestFreddie by Ruth SabertonThe Pale One at the Window by Ian HarrisAbout Haunted UK FictionHaunted UK Fiction is a paranormal fiction podcast featuring original ghost stories, supernatural horror, and eerie tales from writers across the UK and beyond. Each story is professionally narrated and crafted to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.Submit your story:Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comCredits:Hosted by Steven Holloway and Melissa WestProduced by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome 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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 1h 09m 13s | ||||||
| 12/31/25 |  One Always Comes Back by Robert McDermott | A Scottish new year's folk-horror story | Ancient customs and lore haunt visitors to a remote Scottish forest...'This place gives me the creeps,’ said Ruth, ‘it’s too quiet. It doesn’t seem natural.’She was right of course, the location, time of year and warning from the night before gave the moment an uncanny quality. Ruth wasn’t given to strange notions but for a second, she couldn’t tell if what she was seeing was real or some very convincing simulation… What begins as a simple visit to a secluded Scottish woodland soon unravels into something where local customs aren’t simple tradition, but something far deeper, and darker.This original paranormal horror story explores ancient folklore and isolated landscapes.If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:Fossils (a disturbing discovery where something ancient refuses to stay buried)Echoes in the Mist (a folklore-rich tale rooted in Scottish landscape and second sight)The Pale One at the Window (a slow-building, deeply unsettling presence that lingers just beyond reach)About the AuthorRobert McDermott is an Irish author whose work spans literary fiction, crime, and the supernatural. His debut novel Jone$town (2019) was followed by the short story collection The Occulting Light (2022), and his recent novel The Fifth Shot explores the world of detective thrillers.His writing often blends atmosphere, psychology, and the uncanny, drawing readers into stories where something just beneath the surface begins to emerge.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertmcdermott73author/Email: robertmcdermott@gmail.comSubmit your story:Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comCredits: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.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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 34m 39s | ||||||
| 12/26/25 |  I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day by Willerby | An uncanny Christmas horror story | A Christmas Tree that doesn't want Christmas to end, a true case of by careful what you wish for!“I wish it could be Christmas every day,” she whispered, like a prayer or a spell, and then whispered it again without meaning to… ".As the decorations come down and the season slips away, one quiet wish begins to take hold, and something in Willerby listens.This original paranormal horror story explores festive folklore, lingering magic, and the terrifying consequences of wanting something just a little too much.If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:One Always Comes Back (a haunting tale where something refuses to stay gone)Fossils (a disturbing discovery from Willerby, where the past is never truly buried)The Retribution of Parson Beelzebub Brown (a dark Christmas horror where something comes to collect)About the StoryI Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day comes from the mysterious town of Willerby — a place that seems to exist slightly out of step with the rest of the world.These stories were discovered during the early planning stages of Haunted UK Fiction, on a website dedicated to documenting the town and its inhabitants. The identity of those behind it remains unknown, but permission was granted to share these accounts under a number of unusual conditions.You can explore more at: WelcomToWillerby.co.ukInstagram: @WillerbyVillageSubmit your story:Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comCredits: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.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/hauntedukfictionContact: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com | 20m 56s | ||||||
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