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

History repeating… until reality sets in.“Tom doesn’t usually use this bus stop.  He isn’t even from the area, but today the fates have decided that this is where he must be.  Tom has no say in the matter.  Tom is dead.” This is Haunted UK Fiction’s Flash Fiction Friday, original short-form stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown.This episode features a story titled Tom and Ava, a gut-wrenching tale by Emma Hudairi who previously brought us Bleakmore: A Gothic Tale. If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:Timelines by Emma HudairiFreddie by Ruth SabertonIt Shows Up When It’s Needed by Robert McDermott,About the Author:Emma has always had a fascination with ghost stories and supernatural tales, from hiding under the covers as a child reading Aidan Chambers library books, to hiding behind cushions as an adult watching paranormal  investigations and listening to podcasts. Some of her writing is inspired by Yorkshire, a place she knows well, where stunning coastline, historic buildings and sometimes desolate landscapes lend themselves perfectly to a fertile imagination and the possibilities of spooky goings on.SubmissionsIf you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, send it to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comUntil next time… stay safe and take care.Episode CreditsStory by: Emma Hudairi Narrated by: Steven HollowayScript prepared by: Melissa WestProduced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Looks are not always what they seem…“You’re Ellen Swan!” the tea lady remarked… “You’re even more beautiful in real life. You stay away from the pool.”This is Haunted UK Fiction, a sister podcast to Haunted UK featuring original stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown.In today’s episode, we present After Midnight by Ruth Saberton, a story rooted in Cornish folklore that comes with a stern warning and dire consequences.Born in London and now living and inspired by Cornwall, Ruth Saberton is the bestselling author of over 30 novels. Ruth has been published by Orion, Harper Collins, Pan Macmillan and Little Black Dress, both under my own name and pen names. When Ruth isn’t writing, she’s riding her horse, taking walks while listening to podcasts, boating, and spending time with family and friends.You can find out more about Ruth using the links belowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruthsabertonauthorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthsabertonauthor/Contact: admin@ruthsaberton.comWebsite: https://www.ruthsaberton.comIf you enjoyed tonight’s story, you’ll likely enjoy the following:Yours Ever, Erica by Robert McDermottFreddie, by Ruth SabertonAnd The Wedding Dress, a flash fiction story by Melissa West.SubmissionsIf you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, send it to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comUntil next time… stay safe and take care.Episode CreditsStory by: Ruth Saberton Narrated by: Steven HollowayScript prepared by: Melissa WestProduced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio

“The dark oak staircase started to creak and groan as if in protest to an unseen weight bearing down on it. A sudden cold draught swept through the house and the door to the master bedroom started to bang to and fro…”This is Haunted UK Fiction’s Flash Fiction Friday, original short-form stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown.In today’s episode, we present The Haunting of Manor Grove House, a terrifying tale where a seemingly straightforward renovation project becomes a desperate fight for survival when an ancient house reveals its darkest secret.Written by Jules McBain, who has self-published three novels on Amazon over the last two years. Jules wrote this particular story two years ago as a challenge to write a ghost story within a set word limit of 1,700 words. She is currently in the process of writing two other novels: "Out of the Darkness We are Reborn", an apocalyptic novel about the end of the world through Judgement Day and "All I am, All I Will Ever Be" about a female midlife crisis.You can find Jules McBain here:IG: @julesmcbainwriterWebsite: Amazon AuthorContact Information: julesmcbain@gmail.com If you enjoyed this story, continue your listening with:The Hollow Rooms by Ian HarrisDriftstone Marsh by Jason Wells The Devil’s Arrows by Harrie Tabor (Flash Fiction Friday)SubmissionsIf you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, send it to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comUntil next time… stay safe and take care.Episode CreditsStory by: Jules McBain Narrated by: Steven HollowayScript prepared by: Melissa WestProduced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio

“It was at a precarious, slightly vulnerable time, that I began to have experiences, which led to meeting a ghost. I realised with a modicum of alarm, that as I reached out for possibilities beyond death, something from death also reached back to me.”This is Haunted UK Fiction, original stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown.In this episode we read A Little Ghost Story by Iain Travers, a tale that blends a ghost story with a personal journey...If you enjoyed this story, continue your listening with:Sukie in the Graveyard by Robert McDermottMother Never Liked Dead Things by S.C. FisherRattle Chains by Ellen ForkinAbout the Author:Iain is a retired mental health social worker from Hammersmith, London who worked exclusively in central London, with people with a variety of mental health, behavioural or addiction problems. Such close contact with alternate life views and experiences has been a strong influence on his writing, while the desire for a change of public perception of differences has been a strong motivator to help convey these ideas. After retirement, Iain moved to Wiltshire and now works as a personal assistant to a family of four narcissistic cats. He started writing stories about 15 years ago, tending to favour dark fiction and horror. He also drifts to a few wry and slightly twisted children's stories. Several of his short stories have been published in magazines, and he hopes to find a wider audience - Or at least one that is more receptive than his cats.  Contact Information:  iaintravers@gmail.comSubmissionsIf you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, send it to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comUntil next time… stay safe and take care.Episode CreditsStory by: Iain Travers Narrated by: Steven HollowayScript prepared by: Melissa WestProduced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio

A quietly unsettling tale of a solitary visit to an ancient site…“Despite the desire path letting me know that I was far from the first to visit, nobody else was in sight…”This is Haunted UK Fiction’s Flash Fiction Friday, original short-form stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown.In today’s Flash Fiction episode, we present The Devil’s Arrows by Harrie Tabor, a quietly unsettling tale of a solitary visit to an ancient siteIf you enjoyed this story, continue your listening with:Running from the Christmas Tractor also by Harrie Tabor for a short Holiday-themed horrorEchoes in the Mist by Michele Liddle for an atmospheric, ancient feeling story One Always Comes Back by Robert McDermott for another tale tied to legends and loreAbout the Author:Harrie is, in her words, finally getting her act together and actually writing some stories, instead of just daydreaming about writing some stories.She loves the look of stained glass, thinks fancy rats are extremely underrated as pets and, because this is a Christmas-themed episode, would like to share that her current advent calendar record is 15. Maybe one day she'll reach those dizzying heights again.She hopes you enjoy listening to this episode and encourages you to support your nearest Christmas Tractor Run. You get to look at pretty lights, help support great causes, and don't worry, it probably won't be haunted. Probably.https://www.tumblr.com/harrietaborSubmissionsIf you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, send it to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comUntil next time… stay safe and take care.Episode CreditsStory by: Harrie Tabor Narrated by: Steven HollowayScript prepared by: Melissa WestProduced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Crossed timelines, tragedy, longing… fate can be a long and winding road.“The very first time he visited was petrifying… I was instantly awake, fight or flight instincts kicking in. There was no time to exit the bed or get out of the room…”This is Haunted UK Fiction, original stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown.In this episode, we present Timelines, a tragic tale of time entanglements written by Emma Hudairi.Emma has always had a fascination for ghost stories and supernatural tales, from hiding under the covers as a child reading Aidan Chambers library books, to hiding behind cushions as an adult watching paranormal investigations and listening to podcasts.  If you enjoyed this story, continue your listening with:It Shows Up When It’s Needed by Robert McDermott– A bittersweet, emotional ghost story.Bleakmore: A Gothic Tale by Emma Hudairi – A ghostly mystery by the author behind today’s story.The Wedding Dress – A story about time, legacy, and coming full circle (flash fiction for a quick listen)Submissions:If you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, send it to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.comUntil next time… stay safe and take care.Episode CreditsStory by: Emma Hudairi Narrated by: Steven HollowayScript prepared by: Melissa WestProduced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Ink & Influence: Mary Shelley | The Birth of FrankensteinBetween the stories we tell, there are the stories that shape them.While we prepare for the next season of Haunted UK Fiction, we're taking a moment to step away from the stories, and into their origins.Ink and Influence is a short-form series exploring the authors, ideas, and moments that gave rise to some of the darkest and most enduring works of fiction.In this episode, we turn our attention to Mary Shelley, and the creation of one of the most influential works in gothic fiction: Frankenstein.EPISODE CREDITSWritten by: Melissa WestNarrated by: Steven HollowayProduce at: 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

This is Haunted UK Fiction, original stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown.As we continue our series of special between-season bonus episodes, we're delighted to bring you another tale from listener favourite, the eerie village of Willerby.Tonight's story follows Maggie the Magpie, a young woman with an extraordinary gift. Wherever she walks, lost treasures seem to find their way to her, and every one of them carries a story waiting to be told.This is Little Treasures by Willerby.EPISODE CREDITS:Story by - 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

Ink & Influence - Dean Koontz: The art of uncertaintyBetween the stories we tell, there are the stories that shape them. While we prepare for the next season of Haunted UK Fiction, we’re taking a moment to step away from the stories, and into their origins. Ink and Influence is a short-form series exploring the authors, ideas, and moments that gave rise to some of the darkest and most enduring works of fiction.In this episode, we turn our attention to Dean Koontz, and the strange, suspenseful, often deeply human worlds that have made him one of the most widely read authors of our time.Written by: Melissa WestNarrated by: Steven HollowayProduced 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