Haunted UK Fiction

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: 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

“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.comUntil next time, stay safe, and take care.Episode Credits:Story by Anne Marie WhittakerNarrated by Steven HollowayScript prepared by Melissa WestEpisode produced by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.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

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 AuthorL.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: @tallowtalesWebsite: www.kittchen.co.uk/tallowtalesEmail: lukebrown7@hotmail.co.ukSubmit your story:Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comCredits:Story by L.D. BrownNarrated by Steven HollowayScript prepared by Melissa WestProduced by Pink Flamingo Home StudioBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.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

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 StoryFolded 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.ukInstagram: @WillerbyVillageBluesky: @welcometowillerby.bsky.socialSubmit 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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