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 begins as a quiet festive evening quickly unravels into something far more sinister, and retribution, long overdue, finally arrives.This original paranormal horror story explores guilt, judgment, and the terrifying idea that some debts are never forgotten… even at Christmas.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Arena of Shadows (another dark and disturbing Christmas tale by the same author)
Driftstone Marsh (a bleak winter horror where something moves through the snow)
The Hollow Rooms (a twisted and atmospheric story where a perfect retreat hides something far darker beneath)

About the Author
This story was written by Jed Vesper, a horror writer with a taste for the macabre and strange. His home county of Yorkshire, UK is steeped in atmosphere and inspiration for the ghoulish and ghostly.His debut anthologies Tales of Dread and Dismay (Volumes 1 and 2) are available in e-book format on Amazon worldwide. His work has also appeared in BHF Books of Horror Stories and on podcasts including Planet Raconteur and Nocturnal Transmissions.Find more from Jed Vesper:
Facebook: Jed Vesper Ghost Story and Horror Writer
X: @jedvesper

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

Credits:
Story by Jed Vesper
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.

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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..."

What begins as a familiar ghost story soon unravels into something far more unsettling, as a presence steps forward to challenge the version of events the living have long accepted.Some spirits don’t linger to haunt… but to be understood.This original paranormal ghost story explores historical hauntings, hidden truths, and the unsettling moment when the past begins to speak for itself.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Sukie in the Graveyard (a touching and atmospheric story of presence, memory, and connection beyond death)
Shadows in the Barri Gotic (a haunting tied to place, history, and something that refuses to fade)
Echoes in the Mist (a folklore-rich tale of second sight and voices carried through time)

About the Author
Lisa Aldon, writing as L.J. Aldon, is the author of the Pucci Riddle Mystery series, including Riddle of the Jeweled Cipher and Riddle of the Haunted Hoard. Her work blends mystery, history, and the paranormal, often drawing on real-life encounters and “evidence-based” experiences with the unexplained.Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, she also works as an engineer and consciousness leadership consultant. Some of the ghostly encounters in this story are drawn from real experiences… though which ones remain a mystery.
Website: ljaldon.com
Instagram: @ljaldon
Facebook: LJ Aldon
Threads: ljaldon
Email: [email protected]

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

Credits:
Story by L.J. Aldon
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

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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 paranormal horror story explores isolation, deception, and the terrifying cost of uncovering what should have remained hidden.

This is the conclusion of a two-part Haunted Holiday story.

New to Haunted UK Fiction? Listen to Part One before continuing.

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)
Fossils (a disturbing discovery that proves some things should never be unearthed)
One Always Comes Back (a powerful and unsettling story where something refuses to let go)

About the Author
This story was written by Ian Harris, whose work is deeply influenced by real-life paranormal experiences spanning over three decades. His encounters and sensitivity to people, places, and unseen energies have shaped his storytelling, blending folklore, atmosphere, and psychological unease.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.

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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 neck. Both were pale in a way that spoke of years indoors, but there was something else, too: a stillness in their faces, as though their smiles had been painted on and dried there. “Welcome to the Hollow Rooms,” the man said, bowing slightly. His voice was low and smooth, like polished wood. “You must be the Morgan family. We’ve been expecting you…”  


This original paranormal horror story explores isolated hotels, eerie hosts, and the creeping realization that some places don’t let their guests go.

This is part one of a two-part Haunted Holiday story.

New to Haunted UK Fiction? Start here.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
The Pale One at the Window (another chilling and atmospheric story by Ian Harris, where something watches from just beyond reach)
Deathly Cold (a freezing, isolating horror where the environment itself becomes the threat)
The Overcoat (a dark, slow-burning tale of control and unease, where something quietly takes hold)

About the Author
This story was written by Ian Harris, whose work is deeply influenced by real-life paranormal experiences spanning over three decades. His encounters and sensitivity to people, places, and unseen energies have shaped his storytelling, blending folklore, atmosphere, and psychological unease.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]

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 paranormal horror story explores dark Christmas folklore, twisted gift-giving, and the terrifying consequences of being chosen. 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:
Driftstone Marsh (a bleak winter horror where something moves through the snow)
Deathly Cold (a chilling tale of isolation and survival against an unforgiving environment)
The Retribution of Parson Beelzebub Brown (a dark and unsettling Christmas horror from the same author)

About the Author
This story was written by Jed Vesper, a horror writer with a taste for the macabre and strange. His home county of Yorkshire, UK, is steeped in atmosphere and inspiration for the ghoulish and ghostly. Jed is often most active around the witching hour.His debut anthologies Tales of Dread and Dismay (Volumes 1 and 2) are available in e-book format on Amazon worldwide. His work has also appeared in BHF Books of Horror Stories and on podcasts including Planet Raconteur and Nocturnal Transmissions.Find more from Jed Vesper:
Facebook: Jed Vesper Ghost Story and Horror Writer
X: @jedvesper

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

Credits:
Story by Jed Vesper
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 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, powerful, tearing across the snow. He couldn’t tell what it was, only that it moved fast, until it vanished into the swirling snow and the ink-black night beyond.

‘What the hell…?’ Riley muttered. He rubbed condensation from the windscreen, but it made no difference. Muttering a curse, he shoved the door open and stood half in, half out, peering across the hedgerow. The night pressed close, thick with falling snow.

Then it came..."


What should have been a quiet journey home after a Christmas party quickly turns into something far more terrifying, as something unseen begins to follow — just out of sight, just beyond reach.This original paranormal horror story explores isolation, winter dread, and the terrifying moment when you realize you are not alone in the dark.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Deathly Cold (a chilling winter horror where the environment itself becomes the threat)
The Hollow Rooms (a twisted and disorienting story where reality itself begins to break down)
Okuri Inu and Rain? (a terrifying tale of something that follows… and what happens if you stop)

About the Author
Jason Wells is a writer of dark and atmospheric horror, exploring encounters with the unknown and the fear that emerges when the familiar turns hostile. Contact: [email protected]

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

Credits:
Story by Jason Wells
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]

My musings and mumblings...here's the outtake after the original!!! Thought I'd share it too!!!

Listeners… gather close and don’t skip this announcement! A rare alignment has formed for fans of the Haunted UK Podcast and Haunted UK Fiction…but only until 11:59pm on Christmas Eve. 

From the shadows, a new tier has emerged… the APPARITION.

For £1 per month, this limited-number tier grants you ad-free episodes, early access, and full entry to our haunted back catalogue.

But when Christmas Eve ends, the APPARITION tier will disappear into the darkness… drifting away until it returns, mysteriously, in the New Year. 

But the spirits bring more gifts.

Both our SPOOKED tier and our POSSESSED tier are now 50% off. Choose half off your first month, or half off an entire year.

These chilling discounts will also fade at the Christmas Eve deadline.

So, step forward, brave listener… claim these eerie offers before they slip into the void.And as always, thank you for supporting the show and may your festive season be truly haunted.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

Listeners… gather close and don’t skip this announcement! A rare alignment has formed for fans of the Haunted UK Podcast and Haunted UK Fiction…but only until 11:59pm on Christmas Eve. 

From the shadows, a new tier has emerged… the APPARITION.

For £1 per month, this limited-number tier grants you ad-free episodes, early access, and full entry to our haunted back catalogue.

But when Christmas Eve ends, the APPARITION tier will disappear into the darkness… drifting away until it returns, mysteriously, in the New Year.

But the spirits bring more gifts.

Both our SPOOKED tier and our POSSESSED tier are now 50% off. Choose half off your first month, or half off an entire year.

These chilling discounts will also fade at the Christmas Eve deadline.

So, step forward, brave listener…claim these eerie offers before they slip into the void. And as always, thank you for supporting the show and may your festive season be truly haunted.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

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 the paranormal, Nightborn asks a chilling question: what happens when dreams are no longer private, and something begins to control them?

Settle in as we read the prologue and first chapter, then go behind the scenes in an in-depth conversation with Theresa Cheung, discussing her transition from non-fiction to fiction, the writing process, and the real-world phenomena that inspired the story.

If you enjoy this episode, continue your listening with:
Roadsong (a disorienting journey where reality begins to slip and nothing feels quite real)
Folded In (a strange and unsettling story where perception and reality begin to unravel)
The Big Top (a surreal encounter with something that exists just outside the boundaries of the normal world)

About the Author
Theresa Cheung is an internationally bestselling author known for her extensive work on dreams, the subconscious, and the paranormal. With decades of research into dream states, sleep paralysis, and altered consciousness, she has become a leading voice in the field.Nightborn marks her debut into fiction, drawing on her deep understanding of the dream world to create a story where the boundaries between waking life and nightmare begin to dissolve.You can learn more about Theresa and her work here: https://www.theresacheung.com

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

Credits:
Story excerpt by Theresa Cheung
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Interview participants: Theresa Cheung, Steven Holloway, 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

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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 and with a certain stiff formality. I was informed that he had something very important to tell…"

What begins as a routine commission soon becomes something far more unsettling, as a tailor finds himself entangled in a request that feels wrong from the very beginning.Some things are simply not meant to be made... This original paranormal horror story explores influence, control, and the quiet horror of becoming part of something one doesn't fully understand.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
Bleakmore: A Gothic Tale (a richly atmospheric story steeped in gothic tradition and quiet dread)
Mother Never Liked Dead Things (a haunting tale of love, attachment, and the consequences of refusing to let go)
The Wedding Dress (a sweeping, time-laced story where the past refuses to stay buried)

About the Author
L.D. Brown is a writer based in Hawkshead, Cumbria, where he runs Tallow Tales; The Hawkshead Ghost Walk. His work is deeply influenced by the darker side of the Lake District landscape — its rain-soaked woodlands, tarns, and lingering sense of unease.Inspired by classic authors such as M.R. James, Algernon Blackwood, and Arthur Machen, his writing blends traditional ghost story elements with atmospheric, folk horror sensibilities.You can find more of his work and ghost walks via the links below
:Instagram & Facebook: @tallowtales
Website: www.kittchen.co.uk/tallowtales
Email: [email protected]

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

Credits:
Story by L.D. Brown
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]