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 Story
Fossils 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.uk
Instagram: @WillerbyVillage

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: [email protected]

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

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 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/hauntedukfiction

Contact: [email protected]

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 Author
Robert 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: [email protected]

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: [email protected]

Credits:
Story by Robert McDermott
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

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 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/hauntedukfiction

Contact: [email protected]

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 reality
• Susan Ballinger – a writer with a passion for history, the unexplained, and the strange intersections between them
• Melissa West – co-creator of Haunted UK Fiction and creator of The Skylark Bell, known for atmospheric and emotionally resonant supernatural storytelling

You can explore more of their work below:

Willerby:
Website: www.welcometowillerby.com
Instagram: @willerbyvillage
Bluesky: @willerbyvillage.bsky.social

Susan Ballinger:
Bluesky: @PeculiarSusan.bsky.social
Instagram: @birdshot127 | @cemetery_plots
Email: [email protected]

Melissa West:
Website: www.theskylarkbell.com
Instagram: @theskylarkbell
Email: [email protected]

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: [email protected]

Credits:
Stories by Willerby, Susan Ballinger, Melissa West
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

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 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/hauntedukfiction

Contact: [email protected]

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 Author
Ian 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: [email protected]

Credits:
Story by Ian Harris
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

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 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/hauntedukfiction

Contact: [email protected]

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 Author
Harrie 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/harrietabor

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: [email protected]

Credits:
Story by Harrie Tabor
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

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 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/hauntedukfiction

Contact: [email protected]

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 Author

James 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: [email protected]

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

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 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/hauntedukfiction

Contact: [email protected]

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 Author
Emma 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: [email protected]

Credits:
Story by Emma Hudairi
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

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 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/hauntedukfiction

Contact: [email protected]

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 Author
Emma 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: [email protected]

Credits:
Story by Emma Hudairi
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

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 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/hauntedukfiction

Contact: [email protected]

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 Author
Melissa 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.com
Instagram: @theskylarkbell
Contact: [email protected]

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: [email protected]

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


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 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/hauntedukfiction

Contact: [email protected]

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 Author
Lewis 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: @darleymakesart
Website: https://www.lewisdarleyillustration.com/
Email: [email protected]

Submit your story:
Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: [email protected]

Credits:
Story by Lewis Darley
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio


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 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/hauntedukfiction

Contact: [email protected]