Haunted UK Fiction: Tales of the Supernatural, Paranormal, and Uncanny
Haunted UK Fiction is a horror fiction anthology podcast featuring original short stories about the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown. Each episode delivers a self-contained tale set in haunted places or distorted realities, where folklore, speculation, and horror quietly overlap. It is aimed at fans of gothic horror, paranormal fiction, and speculative storytelling, and is designed to unsettle, intrigue, and entertain. The show is created by Steven Holloway of the Haunted UK Podcast and Melissa West of The Skylark Bell.
Episodes
S03 - Episode 09 - The Same Dark Heart by Robert McDermott
“The man fanned himself with this hat. This time a different odour caught in Lara’s nose, something sweet, but not exactly pleasant, like overripe fruit…”This is Haunted UK Fiction, original stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown.Today’s story is The Same Dark Heart by Robert McDermott. If you’ve been listening to our show for some time, you’ll recognize Robert as the author o
S03 - Flash Fiction 05 - Punkinhead by Gary D
“Amidst the hundreds upon hundreds of pumpkins of all shapes and sizes that lay in that field, there sat one unique and peculiar, and rather large misshapen one. Creepily, it displayed all of Eugene’s exact same facial features, right down to his large set of slowly blinking, bloodshot eyes, bulbous, crooked nose, as well as his quivering, signature devious grin…”This is Haunted UK Fiction, a sist
S03 - Episode 08 - Desperate for the Flesh by JS Apsley
“I persisted up those grimy stairs. I had to. For up on the thirteenth floor was Mr Barnes. The man who said he had a message for me; a message from my dead husband, Simon…”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 Desperate for the Flesh by JS ApsleyIf you enjoyed this st
S03 - Episode 07 - 39012 A Ghost Story by Paul Howse
“As I looked at this John Doe, I felt odd. Not scared, or creeped out, just… I don’t know… an unease? That might be the word… I had the oddest feeling, difficult to describe, a sort of apprehension. A bit like the feeling when you think you are being watched, but no one is there…”This is Haunted UK Fiction, a sister podcast to Haunted UK featuring original stories of the supernatural, the monstrou
S03 - Episode 06 - Buying Time by Willerby
“You’ve run out of time. But if you let me have your watch for just a moment, I can give you some back…”This is Haunted UK Fiction, a sister podcast to Haunted UK featuring original stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown.In this episode, we present Buying Time, a story hailing from the strange town of Willerby. We stumbled upon the Willerby website some time ago, where we foun
S03 - Flash Fiction 04 - The Cats are Crying by Matt Havenhand
“I must be careful in the streets tonight, for harsh, intrusive orange lights can unmask many a secret from the shadows, and lay bare silent plans of death for others to see. The prying eyes of fools and victims must neither see nor hear my tread…”This is Haunted UK Fiction, original stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown. This episode features a deeply unsettling, haunti
S03 - Episode 05 - Death Toll Part 2 by Mark Robinson
“It was only when he glanced at the waiting cars that Kian noticed something wasn’t right. Apart from the van’s juddering engine, none of the other cars were idling. There was no exhaust smoke tailing in the air. No sound of radios or movement. No drivers on their feet moaning…”This is Haunted UK Fiction, a sister podcast to Haunted UK featuring original stories of the supernatural, the monst
S03 - Episode 04 - Death Toll Part 1 by Mark Robinson
“Her scream made him drop his phone. One hand went to her mouth while the other pointed to the toll booth at the window. Ben spun, catching his elbow on the door. A spark zipped up his forearm. The operator in the booth was dead…”This is Haunted UK Fiction, a sister podcast to Haunted UK featuring original stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown. In today’s episode, w
S03 - Flash Fiction 03 - Tom and Ava by Emma Hudairi
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 epi
S03 - EP03 - After Midnight by Ruth Saberton | Looks are not always what they seem
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 folklo
S03 - Flash Fiction 02 - The Haunting of Manor Grove by Jules McBain | A Disturbing Haunting
“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 Hauntin
S03 - EP02 - A Little Ghost Story by Iain Travers | A ghostly journey
“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
S03 - Flash Fiction 01 - The Devil's Arrows (aka The Peeper) by Harrie Tabor
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
S03 - EP01 - Timelines by Emma Hudairi | A story of Fate and Longing
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 tr
Ink and Influence - Mary Shelley | The Birth of Frankenstein
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 enduri
Little Treasures by Willerby | Touching history
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
Ink and Influence - Dean Koontz | The Art of Uncertainty
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
Ink and Influence - HP Lovecraft | Cosmic Horror and the Infinite
Ink & Influence: H.P. Lovecraft | Cosmic Horror and the InfiniteBetween 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
Forward by Willerby | An adventure through time
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 pa
Steve & Melissa in an English Country Garden | Season 2 Recap
Join Steve and Melissa as they run through the fatastically scary stories released over the couse of Season 2 of the podcast, and as they discuss the future of Haunted UK Fiction and release details for Season 3.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.Enter the world of Haunted UK Fiction — a paranormal fiction podcast and sister sho
S02 - EP18 - Windy Ridge by Anne Marie Whittaker | A time slip tale
“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
Flash Fiction - The Last Ghost Hunters by Liah Thorley | The hunters being hunted
Not all ghost hunts are what they seem...“My companions listen to our guide as she fills us with tantalising fear. Stories of murder and suicide, bodies dismembered or swinging from ropes drip from her scarlet lips with gregarious enthusiasm. She is captivating and vivacious in a dirty kind of way. She flicks her dusty blond hair over her shoulder, and her blue eyes dart a glance towards me. For a
S02 - EP17 - The Mosses Part 2 by LD Brown | The conclusion of this strange adventure
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 reg
S02 - EP16 - The Mosses Part 1 by LD Brown | A strange story of experimentation
Beneath the still waters of The Mosses, something ancient waits... This is part 1 of a 2-part episode.“These marshes and bogs beheld a great abundance of streams which criss-crossed the rough grass in huge spider-web formations. These streams grew, split, thickened and slowed so very gradually until, at the very heart of the marsh, all gentle trickling ceased and great pools of brown water stood s
S02 - EP15 - Folded In by Willerby | A twisted tale of mystery and danger
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
S02 - EP14 - 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 second
S02 - EP13 - 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
S02 - Flash Fiction 04 - 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.
S02 - EP12 - 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,
S02 - EP11 - 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 fr
S02 - EP10 - 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
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 c
S02 - Flash Fiction 03 - 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
S02 - EP09 - 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 i
S02 - EP08 - 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 fa
S02 - Flash Fiction 02 - 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 episo
S02 - EP07 - 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 sm
S02 - EP06 - 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
S02 - EP05 - 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 s
S02 - EP04 - 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 highligh
S02 - EP03 - 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 seem
S02 - Flash Fiction 01 - 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 mome
S02 - EP02 - 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, de
S02 - EP01 - 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
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 unsettl
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
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 mode
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 d
S01 - EP16 - 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 con
S01 - EP15 - 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 explor
S01 - Flash Fiction 05 - The Christmas Ghost by Melissa West | The ghost of nostalgia
When the ghost of Christmases past lingers in the back of our minds, and the dark corners of the room..."I have a Christmas Ghost. Each year, the moment I haul the bins of holiday decorations into the living room, it begins to form. I can usually feel it hovering in the corner of the room, like a mass of swirling clouds coming together to form a storm…"Hello and welcome, dear listeners, to Haunted
S01 - Flash Fiction 04 - Running from the Christmas Tractor by Harrie Tabor | A short bout of holiday horror
Preparations for a festive event turn into a terrifying holiday horror...“She eyed the tractor...They hadn’t told her much about the previous owner, but she’d heard the rumours. She hoped they weren’t true. Imagine living such an isolated life that you’re only found because the bills are long overdue…” What should have been a cheerful Christmas event quickly turns into something far more unsettlin
S01 - EP14 - The Retribution of Parson Beelzebub Brown by Jed Vesper | A Christmas horror story
Revenge is best served at Christmas..."A bead of sweat careered down the dome of his forehead like a wet cockroach. Slapping his head and rubbing frenziedly... In wiping the sweat from his brow, he must have caught the curtains, and they had parted more widely... Blinking his vision back into focus, he saw the dark invaders stop dead where they were; a tableau from some obscene pantomime..."What
S01 - EP13 - The Lady of the Stairs by LJ Aldon | A Scottish Christmas ghost story
A castle legend. A restless spirit. A voice determined to be heard.“Around the late 1400s, there was a woman who was a mistress of one of my ancestor’s lairds. His vengeful wife locked her up in one of the castle turrets, where she perished from not eating. Some psychics have seen her. She walks the stairways at night.” “That’s a lie,” a voice hissed in Pucci’s ear—warm breath prickled her cheek.
S01 - EP11 - The Hollow Rooms Part 1 by Ian Harris | A twisted Christmas nightmare
The perfect holiday retreat holds a deep, dark, twisted secret..."The Hollow Rooms stood on the crest of the mountain like a black crown…. A long drive curved up through wrought iron gates, their bars twisted into the shapes of roses and thorns. The two figures who had been waiting were staff members—a man in a black suit with a gold watch chain, and a woman in a gray dress buttoned high to her ne
S01 - EP12 - The Hollow Rooms Part 2 by Ian Harris | The conclusion of this twisted tale
Below the surface, the perfect holiday retreat hides a dark secret..."To anyone else, the Hollow Rooms was a grand winter retreat. Only Ian and Liam knew the truth: beneath the glitter, the walls pulsed with something else..."What began as a quiet holiday has revealed something far darker, a place where appearances deceive, and something beneath the surface has been waiting all along.This original
S01 - Flash Fiction 03 - Arena of Shadows by Jed Vesper | A Christmas horror story
A child's Christmas wish turns into a nightmare wrapped in ribbons."It is the not knowing that twists the guts of the helpless figure, almost as much as the awesome fear inspired by its breath-rasping gaoler. This butcher now reaches deep into a pocket and its hand emerges with a fistful of brightly-coloured, self-adhesive bows – some green, some red, some silver, some gold…"This original paranor
S01 - EP10 - Driftstone Marsh by Jason Wells | A dramatic holiday horror
A late-night drive. A snow-covered road. Something moving just beyond the headlights..."Heart pounding, he exhaled a shaky breath and forced himself to look left, then right. Nothing. No headlights, no shapes, nothing at all. Who else would be out here on a night like this? He was about to move off when something caught his eye—a flicker of movement in the field opposite...A dark shape, large, pow
Inside Nightborn: Dreams, Nightmares, and Control | Theresa Cheung
A shared nightmare. A collapsing boundary between dreams and reality. What if your mind was no longer your own?“Alice saw the wave… it rose like a predator preparing to strike — silent, inevitable.”In this special episode of Haunted UK Fiction, we explore the terrifying premise of Nightborn, the debut novel from internationally bestselling author Theresa Cheung.Blending psychological horror with t
S01 - EP09 - The Overcoat by LD Brown | A sweeping Victorian style vampire story
A simple request. A careful craft. A garment that carries something far darker within it."My father was in a strange mood that day. He welcomed me with genuine warmth and appeared, to me at least, quite comfortable and content in his soft armchair and his cup perched delicately on the left knee. His words, however, were of the most serious sort; he betrayed no emotion by stating the facts clearly
S01 - Flash Fiction 02 - Echoes in the Mist by Michele Liddle | A tale inspired by Celtic lore
Sometimes, echoes just need to be heard..."Eilidh MacKenzie always knew she was different. Raised in a quiet Scottish village cradled by hills and lochs, her childhood was shaped by the whispers of her great-grandmother —stories of second sight, banshees crying by the river, and the mist that wasn’t just mist. Most folk rolled their eyes. Eilidh never did…" In a quiet Scottish village, where folkl
S01 - EP08 - Blackdamp by T. J. McLaughlin | A supernatural thriller
Some things should never be unearthed..."Pierce saw a large group of men appear from a bellowing wall of white. Like ghostly figures emerging from beyond the supernatural veil. They were carrying a man on a makeshift stretcher. Pierce’s eyes still were not great, and he thought someone had covered the man in a velvet blanket for warmth, but as the struggling group got closer, he could see that it
S01 - EP07 - Roadsong by Glenn Quigley | An eerie and unsettling road trip
A roadtrip takes a dark turn after a stop at a roadside diner..."A jukebox blasted out some Chuck Berry. He knew the tune but not the words... He couldn’t remember the last time he’d heard it. Or any music, come to think of it. Had they been listening to the radio in the car? He didn’t think so, but hadn’t there been a tune? Perhaps Nina had been humming as she drove…"”What begins as a simple stop
S01 - EP06 - Mother Never Liked Dead Things by S.C. Fisher | A bone-chilling ghost story
A ghostly tale told from a chilling perspective..."When I awoke again, it was to darkness. I had been hopeful for my bed, to find myself ensconced in blankets with my beloved governess by my side, mopping my brow. Instead, four, solid, wooden walls bore down upon me…"A young girl dies, but something of her remains, bound to what was left behind. As grief consumes the living, the line between love
S01 - Flash Fiction 01 - Helen (Something in the Cellar) by Melissa West | The story of a lonely ghost
A shattered moment. A lingering presence. A ghost who remembers everything.“I stayed where I had fallen, frozen in fear… Papa had seen. And I knew exactly what was going to happen next.”Told from the perspective of the ghost itself, this chilling story unravels a moment of trauma that refuses to stay in the past — replaying, reshaping, and lingering long after it should have ended.This original pa
S01 - EP05 - The Big Top by Willerby | A weird, wild, and wonderful tale
A travelling circus. A strange invitation. A night in Willerby that may not belong to this world.“Welcome to my Big Top… From nowhere and everywhere… the wonders of this multiverse brought here to your front door…”When a mysterious train arrives in Willerby, it brings with it something extraordinary — a circus that seems to exist beyond place, beyond time, and perhaps beyond reality itself.But in
S01 - EP04 - Jack's Pool by Willerby | In Willerby monsters do exist
In the village of willerby, a mysterious creature makes it's presence felt after newcomers awaken it..."On the two-minute walk home, Sally and Dan picked their starlit way back to their cottage and felt – at last – Willerby was home. There was a note pinned to their front door: Things don’t lie still in Willerby. You must be more careful. Here to help when you’re ready..."What begins as a peacefu
S01 - EP03 - Shortcuts by Willerby | A winding alternate dimension story
A hidden path. A quiet town. Some shortcuts should never be taken.“We were between two hedges… a narrow passage where the light didn’t fall quite right. ‘Dad?’ she said. ‘Look up… slowly now.’”In the town of Willerby, certain paths promise to save time. But those who take them don’t always come back.This original paranormal horror story explores liminal spaces, missing children, and the terrifying
S01 - EP02 - It Shows Up When It's Needed by Robert McDermott | A ghost born of tragedy
A haunting story born of tragedy, a ghost that lingers just long enough to be remembered..."I turned. A boy sat at the far end of the bench... I felt as if something about him was off, not eerie or wrong, just off as if he was somehow dimmer and softer. Like the light didn’t catch him quite the same way it did other things…"This episode is dedicated to the memory of JonasIn a moment of stillness,
S01 - EP01 - Shadows in the Barri Gotic by Tim Hale | A haunting in Barcelona
A new flat. A lingering presence. A wartime ghost that refuses to leave.“Jane lay perfectly still, barely breathing… the smell of tobacco hung heavy in the air, as if someone sat in the chair by the window, smoking and watching her sleep.”What begins as unfamiliar sounds in a new home quickly turns into something far more unsettling, a presence tied to the past, lingering in the shadows of a Barce
Teaser 07 - Bloodsuckers by James Alderson | A twisted vampire story
A coffin in the back of a van. An ancient friendship. Not all vampires are what you expect.“Godfrey stirred in his coffin, pressing his hands against his ears as the battered van rattled along the A5… Cedric claimed he remembered the Romans building it, but Godfrey knew better. Cedric always lied...”Travelling through the night, two unlikely companions carry secrets older than the road beneath the
Teaser 06 - Blasted Heath by Lewis Darley | A theatrical ghost story
There is no drama such as that of a theatre ghost..."There was a gentle rapping on the door, which caused him to start. He reckoned it must be Francis, an old friend coming to check on him after he had walked away, or a runner, summoning him to set for further rehearsals. The knocks on the door started to get louder as he walked towards it…"Backstage, where shadows linger and echoes never quite fa
Teaser 05 - Rattle Chains by Ellen Forkin | The tale of a trapped ghost
A haunted painting. A trapped spirit. An escape that comes at a terrible cost...“It has been many nights since someone has come. I stare at the nail before nudging the fallen picture frame with my foot… Should I really be enticing someone to this fate?”Inside the frame, something waits. Watching. Hoping. Desperate to be free.This original paranormal ghost story explores cursed objects, spiritual e
Teaser 04 - New House, Old Demons by Craig Forster | When a house becomes possessed
A ouija board. A new house. Something that should never have been invited in...“At first, the planchette barely moved… But as the night grew darker, the whispers grew louder. It spelled out a name: Martha. A date: 1863. And then, suddenly: RUN.”What begins as a harmless game quickly turns into something far more dangerous when a family unknowingly makes contact with a presence that refuses to stay
Teaser 03 - 27 by Alis Griffiths | The Story of a Curse
A deal with the devil. A rising star. A curse that always comes due at 27...Johnny’s life is on the edge of something bigger... bigger crowds, bigger music, bigger dreams. But when a stranger starts talking about old crossroads deals and forgotten bargains, success begins to feel… earned in the wrong way.“This night, however, Duke came over after the gig and introduced himself…”Inspired by the leg
Teaser 02 - Okuri Inu and Rain? by Liah S. Thorley | A Creature Stalks... A Ghost Returns
A creature stalks the forest. A ghost returns at the same time… every night.“She opens her mouth to shout but no sound comes. No one believes her anyway. Footsteps stop. The skirt stops. There, outside her room now. Always at seven o’clock…”In this chilling episode, two haunting tales unfold — one rooted in dark folklore, the other in a moment that refuses to end: Okuri Inu – a sinister presence f
Teaser 01 - HMP Signals End by James West | A Residual Haunting
A ghost train. A night shift. A tragedy that never stops replaying.Dave has worked nights for years — but something at the level crossing refuses to stay in the past. Each shift, the same events unfold… and tonight feels different.“Dave froze as he had every night since he took on the nights Officer job a decade ago…”This original paranormal horror story explores residual hauntings, ghostly loops,
Introducing the Haunted UK Fiction Podcast
This is Steve from the Haunted UK Podcast with a very special announcement and request.We’re calling all writers, storytellers and creators of tales of the Paranormal and Supernatural. Do you have a spine-tingling story that's too chilling to keep to yourself? If the answer is yes, then wherever you are in the world…The Haunted UK Fiction podcast wants to hear from you!!We're on the hunt for origi
