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… 

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 Flash Fiction Friday bite-sized episode we’ll be reading Echoes in the Mist, which was sent int to us by Michele Liddle. This story is an adapted version from her book Echoes in the Mist – Tales of a Highland Seer. In addition to writing, Michele is the podcast host of Shell’s Spooky Stories. Her primary influence is gothic horror writer Darcey Coates.

We truly hope you enjoy this tale of mysticism and folklore. If you would like to hear more from Michele Liddle, stay tuned as she is working on her next novel due out in 2026. You can also listen to her podcast Shell’s Spooky Stories and follow her on Instagram @shellsspookystories.

Website: https://www.stan.store/shellsspookystories
Email: [email protected] 

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 [email protected]

Until next time, stay safe, and take care. 

Episode Credits:
Story by Michele Liddle
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio


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