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 way to something far more unsettling, as a presence lingers just out of sight, and just beyond explanation.This original paranormal ghost story explores memory, place, and the quiet unease of something that refuses to be forgotten.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Helen (Something in the Cellar) (a chilling perspective-driven ghost story where the past refuses to let go)
Sukie in the Graveyard (a gentle and emotional story of connection beyond death)
The Pale One at the Window (a slow-building, deeply unsettling presence watching from just beyond reach)

About the Author
Ruth Saberton is a bestselling author of over 30 novels, published by Orion, HarperCollins, Pan Macmillan, and Little Black Dress. Originally from London and now based in Cornwall, her work is often inspired by landscape, atmosphere, and the emotional ties between people and place.Her latest novel, The First and Last Summer, explores friendship, family, and second chances.You can find more of her work below:
Website: https://www.ruthsaberton.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthsabertonauthor/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruthsabertonauthor
Contact: [email protected]

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

Credits:
Story by Ruth Saberton
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]

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 unsettling surprises, his influence can still be felt in modern horror, where the familiar turns strange… and the strange turns dangerous. This short-form episode explores the ideas and storytelling style behind one of the most iconic voices in horror.

If you enjoy this episode, continue your listening with:
The Thing in the Wall (a creepy and unsettling story where something feels just slightly… wrong)
Shortcuts (a strange and eerie tale where a simple choice leads somewhere it shouldn’t)
Running from the Christmas Tractor (a darkly playful story where something unexpected turns terrifying)

About Ink and Influence
Ink and Influence is a short-form series from Haunted UK Fiction, exploring the authors, ideas, and origins behind some of the darkest and most enduring works of fiction.

Credits:
Written by Melissa West
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Recorded, mixed and mastered 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]

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 influence continues to shape modern horror — proving that what is felt can be far more terrifying than what is seen.This short-form episode explores the ideas, themes, and quiet power behind one of gothic fiction’s most enduring voices.

If you enjoy this episode, continue your listening with:
Rattle Chains (a classic gothic tale of entrapment and lingering presence)
The Lady of the Stairs (a haunting rooted in history, place, and a voice that refuses to be silenced)
Freddie (a powerful and emotional story influenced by Cornwall’s gothic landscape and atmosphere)



About Ink and Influence
Ink and Influence is a short-form series from Haunted UK Fiction, exploring the authors, ideas, and origins behind some of the darkest and most enduring works of fiction.

Credits:
Written by Melissa West
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Recorded, mixed and mastered 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]

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 modern horror — shaping the stories we still tell.This short-form episode offers a glimpse into the origins of one of the most enduring figures in gothic fiction.

If you enjoy this episode, continue your listening with:
Bloodsuckers (a dark and unusual take on vampire folklore, where not everything is as it seems)
The Overcoat (a gothic, slow-burning tale of influence and control)

About Ink and Influence
Ink and Influence is a short-form series from Haunted UK Fiction, exploring the authors, ideas, and origins behind some of the darkest and most enduring works of fiction.

Credits:
Written by Melissa West
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Recorded, mixed and mastered 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]

CALL FOR SEASON 3 SUBMISSIONS

Hello dear listeners! We’ve come to the end of Season 1 of Haunted UK Fiction, and the start of a new year. We hope you have enjoyed the stories featured here as much as we have loved discovering and sharing them. It’s been wonderful connecting with both writers and listeners over the last few months, and we’re excited about the future of Haunted UK Fiction!

In season 1, we introduced Flash Fiction Friday so our shorter story submissions would have a home. Starting in season 2, we will introduce Serial Sundays, in which longer stories and novellas will be broken down into multiple episodes and released in serial format. Our regular episodes will continue to be released on Wednesdays. With these adjustments, there truly is a place in our show for every story.

All openings for Season 2 have been filled, but we are currently collecting submissions for Season 3 – So if you’ve written a story with paranormal or supernatural themes… whether it’s a ghostly tale, a sci-fi story, something about otherworldly encounters, or a cryptid feature… we want to read it! The most important thing to note is that we are open to story submissions from all writers. Whether you are a published or aspiring author, or someone who casually writes when the fancy strikes and time allows, we want to hear from you! We are simply looking for great, original, captivating stories.

If you’ve written something that you enjoy reading, chances are listeners will enjoy it too! So don’t be afraid – the only scary part should come whilst listening to the episodes! - if you have a tale waiting in the wings, whether it’s in a long-neglected notebook, or something that has been waiting for the perfect time to be freed from the confines of your imagination… why not put pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard, and send your story to [email protected] – that’s [email protected]

What have you got to lose? The next story to be featured on our show… could be yours!

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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 decisions behind the show, and the journey from idea to execution.Whether you’ve been listening from the beginning or are just discovering the show, this is your chance to step behind the curtain.

If you enjoy this episode, continue your listening with:
HMP SIgnal's End by James West
Freddie by Ruth Saberton
The Pale One at the Window by Ian Harris

About Haunted UK Fiction
Haunted UK Fiction is a paranormal fiction podcast featuring original ghost stories, supernatural horror, and eerie tales from writers across the UK and beyond. Each story is professionally narrated and crafted to unsettle, intrigue, and stay with you long after listening.

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

Credits:
Hosted by Steven Holloway and 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]

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 convincing simulation… 


What begins as a simple visit to a secluded Scottish woodland soon unravels into something where local customs aren’t simple tradition, but something far deeper, and darker.This original paranormal horror story explores ancient folklore and isolated landscapes.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Fossils (a disturbing discovery where something ancient refuses to stay buried)
Echoes in the Mist (a folklore-rich tale rooted in Scottish landscape and second sight)
The Pale One at the Window (a slow-building, deeply unsettling presence that lingers just beyond reach)

About the Author
Robert McDermott is an Irish author whose work spans literary fiction, crime, and the supernatural. His debut novel Jone$town (2019) was followed by the short story collection The Occulting Light (2022), and his recent novel The Fifth Shot explores the world of detective thrillers.His writing often blends atmosphere, psychology, and the uncanny, drawing readers into stories where something just beneath the surface begins to emerge.
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]

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 explores festive folklore, lingering magic, and the terrifying consequences of wanting something just a little too much.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
One Always Comes Back (a haunting tale where something refuses to stay gone)
Fossils (a disturbing discovery from Willerby, where the past is never truly buried)
The Retribution of Parson Beelzebub Brown (a dark Christmas horror where something comes to collect)

About the Story
I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day 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: WelcomToWillerby.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]

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 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.

This story is being released as part of our Flash Fiction Fridays – bite-sized bonus content for your spooky listening pleasure.

In today’s episode we’ll be reading The Christmas Ghost, which was written by Melissa West and first released on her podcast, The Skylark Bell back in 2022.

We truly hope you enjoy this haunting yet cozy bite-sized tale. If you would like to hear more from Melissa, you can find her collection of novels and short stories on The Skylark Bell podcast, available on all major podcast platforms. Links to her website, social media and contact information can be found below:

Instagram: @theskylarkbell
Website: www.theskylarkbell.com
Contact: [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 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]

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 unsettling, as something old, and possibly forgotten, makes its presence known.This original paranormal horror story explores rural isolation, festive folklore, and the terrifying idea that some traditions carry more than just lights and cheer.

Flash Fiction Friday – a bite-sized tale designed to unsettle.

New to Haunted UK Fiction? Start here.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
The Retribution of Parson Beelzebub Brown (a dark and unsettling Christmas tale where something comes to collect)
Deathly Cold (a chilling winter horror where isolation becomes the real threat)
Spores (a deeply unsettling story where something unfamiliar begins to take hold)

About the Author
Harrie Tabor is a writer with a love of the strange, the whimsical, and the unsettling. When not writing, she enjoys stained glass, championing fancy rats as underrated pets, and attempting to break her advent calendar record.

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]