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]

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Credits:
Story by L.D. Brown
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

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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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