Haunted UK Fiction
Fiction & Audio Drama
About
Step into the uncanny with Haunted UK Fiction, a horror fiction anthology podcast showcasing original short stories that explore the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown. Each episode presents a self-contained tale, drifting through haunted places, distorted realities, ancient fears, and things best left undiscovered — where folklore, speculation, and horror quietly overlap.Perfect for fans of gothic horror, paranormal fiction, and speculative stories, Haunted UK Fiction is designed to unsettle, intrigue, and entertain fans of dark storytelling in all its forms. Created by Steven Holloway (Haunted UK Podcast) and Melissa West (The Skylark Bell). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support .
Episodes
- Folded In by Willerby | A twisted tale of mystery and danger
This episode, "Folded In by Willerby," is a story about a house that defies the rules of reality. It explores altered dimensions and the terrifying concept of entering a place where familiar laws no longer apply.
- The Last Passenger by Iain Maynard | A daily commute turns to terror
This episode features "The Last Passenger" by Iain Maynard, a paranormal horror story about a unsettling train journey. A passenger notices something unusual, leading to a tale of isolation and terror.
- NHS Gothic by John Wharton | A collection of hospital hauntings
This episode, "NHS Gothic" by John Wharton, features a collection of paranormal horror stories set in hospitals. The stories explore themes of unease, isolation, and terror within medical environments.
- Flash Fiction - Tales of Unease (excerpts) by Elizabeth Wilson | Short, eerie, twisted tales
This episode of Haunted UK Fiction presents three micro-tales of unease by Elizabeth Wilson. The stories explore unsettling moments and the surreal, offering a glimpse into strange and quietly disturbing events.
- Grandpa's Clock by Jed Vesper | Horror on a stormy night
This episode of Haunted UK Fiction features "Grandpa's Clock" by Jed Vesper, a paranormal horror story narrated by Steven Holloway. The story blurs the lines between nightmares and reality, exploring themes of fear and unnerving possibilit…
- The Swaying Woman of Skelton Wharf by Max T. Storey | Two ghosts with a terrifying connection
This episode features "The Swaying Woman of Skelton Wharf" by Max T. Storey. A childhood ghost experience is connected to a later encounter. The story explores themes of memory and fear within a paranormal horror narrative.
- April Fools Special - The Nixie by Edward Wilcox | A spooky silly folk tale
This April Fool's special episode from Haunted UK Fiction features "The Nixie" by Edward Willcox. The story explores folklore and misdirection, offering a blend of eerie and surprising elements.
- The Thing in the Wall by Alec Rowan | A childhood nightmare come to life
This episode features "The Thing in the Wall" by Alec Rowan, a paranormal horror story exploring nightmares and manifestation. It delves into the blurring line between dreams and waking life.
- Flash Fiction - The Ghost on the Staircase by John Gorman | A quick ghostly chill
This episode, titled "Flash Fiction - The Ghost on the Staircase by John Gorman," explores a paranormal ghost story about skepticism and subtle hauntings. The story is written by John Gorman, a forensic scientist, and is narrated by Steven…
- Fossils by Willerby | A thrilling time-slip adventure story
This episode of Haunted UK Fiction features an original paranormal horror story titled "Fossils" by Willerby. The story explores themes of isolation and forgotten places. It is described as a thrilling time-slip adventure.
- Sukie in the Graveyard by Robert McDermott | A ghost story that lingers
This episode features "Sukie in the Graveyard," an original paranormal story by Robert McDermott. The narrative explores themes of connection, memory, and the bittersweet experiences that lie between loss and understanding.
- TriskaideCATphobia by Willerby, Susan Ballinger, and Melissa West | Cats and Superstition
This episode of Haunted UK Fiction features three short tales exploring cats and superstition. The stories "All the Cats Are Black," "The Medium's Cat," and "Have You Seen Murphy?" were written by Willerby, Susan Ballinger, and Melissa Wes…
- The Pale One at the Window by Ian Harris | A supernatural horror story
This episode features "The Pale One at the Window" by Ian Harris, a supernatural horror story. It explores the blurring of reflection and reality, focusing on themes of perception and identity.
- Deathly Cold by Harrie Tabor | A winter horror story
This episode features "Deathly Cold," an original paranormal horror story by Harrie Tabor. The story explores themes of transformation, unease, and a quiet sense of terror, as a simple interaction quickly turns unsettling.
- Angel of Lincoln by James West | A tale of lore, bound in stone
This episode features "Angel of Lincoln," an original paranormal horror story by James West. The narrative delves into urban folklore and an ancient presence within the city of Lincoln, where the lines between legend and reality become blu…
- Bleakmore: A Gothic Tale Part 2 by Emma Hudairi | The conclusion of this haunting tale
This episode concludes "Bleakmore: A Gothic Tale," a paranormal gothic horror story by Emma Hudairi. It explores themes of inevitability and lingering tragedy.
- Bleakmore: A Gothic Tale Part 1 by Emma Hudairi | A historical haunting
This podcast episode, "Bleakmore: A Gothic Tale Part 1," features a guest at a manor house who witnesses unsettling, repeating events. The story explores themes of lingering tragedy and time loops within a paranormal gothic horror framewor…
- Flash Fiction - The Wedding Dress by Melissa West | A voyage through time
This episode of Haunted UK Fiction features "Flash Fiction - The Wedding Dress" by Melissa West. The story explores the journey of a wedding dress as it silently witnesses decades of human lives, touching on themes of memory, attachment, a…
- Spores by Lewis Darley | A speculative horror story
This episode features "Spores" by Lewis Darley, a speculative horror story. It describes a hidden passage and something spreading behind the walls, exploring themes of intrusion, decay, and the idea of something being inside a home.
- Freddie by Ruth Saberton | A touching ghost story
This episode features "Freddie," a ghost story by Ruth Saberton. It tells the tale of a couple whose home search becomes unsettling due to a lingering presence.
- Ink & Influence: R.L. Stine | The Master of Childhood Nightmares
This episode of Ink and Influence from Haunted UK Fiction explores the legacy of R.L. Stine, focusing on his influence on horror and his storytelling style. It discusses how he blended fear, humor, and twists into his stories, which contin…
- Ink & Influence: Daphne du Maurier | The Art of Gothic Suspense
This episode of Ink and Influence from Haunted UK Fiction explores Daphne du Maurier, a master of gothic suspense. Her work blurred the line between psychological tension and the supernatural, influencing modern horror.
- Ink & Influence: Bram Stoker | The Origins of Dracula
This episode of Haunted UK Fiction explores the life and legacy of Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula. It discusses how Stoker's work helped define the vampire figure in modern horror, drawing from folklore, superstition, obsession, and th…
- Steve & Melissa by the fireside | HUK Fiction Podcast Origins and Season 1 Recap
Steve and Melissa discuss the origins of the Haunted UK Fiction podcast and recap its first season. They offer a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and the stories that shaped the season.
- One Always Comes Back by Robert McDermott | A Scottish new year's folk-horror story
This episode features an original folk-horror story by Robert McDermott titled 'One Always Comes Back'. The story explores ancient customs and folklore in a remote Scottish forest.
- I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day by Willerby | An uncanny Christmas horror story
This episode of Haunted UK Fiction presents a Christmas horror story titled "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day" by Willerby. It explores a tale where a Christmas tree does not want the holiday to end, leading to terrifying consequence…
- Flash Fiction - The Christmas Ghost by Melissa West | The ghost of nostalgia
This episode of Haunted UK Fiction features "The Christmas Ghost," a flash fiction story by Melissa West. The story explores the lingering presence of Christmases past, described as a swirling mass that forms with holiday decorations.
- Running from the Christmas Tractor by Harrie Tabor | A short bout of holiday horror
This episode features a paranormal horror story titled "Running from the Christmas Tractor" by Harrie Tabor. The narrative focuses on a terrifying holiday event, exploring themes of rural isolation and festive folklore.
- The Retribution of Parson Beelzebub Brown by Jed Vesper | A Christmas horror story
This episode features "The Retribution of Parson Beelzebub Brown," a Christmas horror story by Jed Vesper. The narrative explores themes of guilt and judgment as a festive evening turns sinister with the arrival of long-overdue retribution.
- The Lady of the Stairs by LJ Aldon | A Scottish Christmas ghost story
This episode features "The Lady of the Stairs," a Scottish Christmas ghost story by LJ Aldon. The narrative explores a castle legend, a restless spirit, and historical hauntings as a presence challenges the living's understanding of past e…
- The Hollow Rooms Part 2 by Ian Harris | The conclusion of this twisted tale
The Hollow Rooms Part 2 concludes Ian Harris's paranormal horror story about a holiday retreat with a dark secret. It explores themes of isolation and deception, revealing the terrifying cost of uncovering hidden truths.
- The Hollow Rooms Part 1 by Ian Harris | A twisted Christmas nightmare
The Hollow Rooms Part 1 is a paranormal horror story by Ian Harris. A family arrives for a holiday retreat, but the isolated hotel and its staff harbor a dark, twisted secret, suggesting some places do not release their guests.
- Flash Fiction - Arena of Shadows by Jed Vesper | A Christmas horror story
Jed Vesper's 'Arena of Shadows' is a Christmas horror flash fiction story. It explores dark folklore and the consequences of a child's wish gone wrong, featuring a terrifying gaoler and unsettling gift-giving.
- Driftstone Marsh by Jason Wells | A dramatic holiday horror
A man driving home after a Christmas party encounters a dark shape in a snowstorm, realizing he is being followed. The story explores themes of isolation and the fear of the unknown.
- Inside Nightborn: Dreams, Nightmares, and Control | Theresa Cheung
This episode of Haunted UK Fiction features Theresa Cheung discussing her debut novel 'Nightborn,' which blends psychological horror and the paranormal. The discussion covers the novel's premise of dreams being controlled, Cheung's transit…
- The Overcoat by LD Brown | A sweeping Victorian style vampire story
This episode features "The Overcoat," an original paranormal horror story by LD Brown, narrated by Steven Holloway. The tale follows a tailor whose routine commission evolves into a disturbing entanglement with a dark request, exploring th…
- Flash Fiction - Echoes in the Mist by Michele Liddle | A tale inspired by Celtic lore
This episode features "Echoes in the Mist" by Michele Liddle, a paranormal story about a Scottish woman named Eilidh MacKenzie who experiences visions and hears voices, suggesting a connection to Celtic folklore and the supernatural. The t…
- Blackdamp by T. J. McLaughlin | A supernatural thriller
This episode features "Blackdamp," a supernatural thriller by T.J. McLaughlin, exploring underground terror and ancient forces. The story follows the unearthing of something ancient and dangerous, with consequences for disturbing the deep.
- Roadsong by Glenn Quigley | An eerie and unsettling road trip
This episode features "Roadsong" by Glenn Quigley, a paranormal horror story about a road trip that takes a dark turn after a stop at a roadside diner, leading to unsettling experiences where time slips and memories blur.
- Mother Never Liked Dead Things by S.C. Fisher | A bone-chilling ghost story
This episode features "Mother Never Liked Dead Things," a ghost story by S.C. Fisher. It tells of a young girl who dies but remains, exploring themes of attachment and possession.
- Flash Fiction - Helen (Something in the Cellar) by Melissa West | The story of a lonely ghost
This episode features a flash fiction story titled "Helen (Something in the Cellar)" by Melissa West. Narrated by Steven Holloway and Melissa West, it tells the story of a ghost reliving a traumatic event.
- The Big Top by Willerby | A weird, wild, and wonderful tale
This episode features "The Big Top," a paranormal story set in the mysterious town of Willerby, where a traveling circus with an otherworldly presence arrives, presenting wonders but also hinting at unsettling bargains and realities beyond…
- Jack's Pool by Willerby | In Willerby monsters do exist
This episode features the story "Jack's Pool" from Willerby, where newcomers awaken a mysterious creature in the village. The story explores themes of hidden creatures, rural folklore, and the dangers of disturbing ancient secrets.
- Shortcuts by Willerby | A winding alternate dimension story
This episode features "Shortcuts" by Willerby, a paranormal horror story about a town where certain paths lead to other dimensions. It delves into themes of liminal spaces and missing children, with narration by Steven Holloway.
- It Shows Up When It's Needed by Robert McDermott | A ghost born of tragedy
This episode features a ghost story titled "It Shows Up When It's Needed" by Robert McDermott. It tells of a chance encounter with a spectral boy, exploring themes of loss, memory, grief, and connection, suggesting some spirits may linger…
- Shadows in the Barri Gotic by Tim Hale | A haunting in Barcelona
Tim Hale's story, 'Shadows in the Barri Gotic,' features a woman named Jane who encounters a wartime ghost in her new Barcelona apartment. The story explores themes of residual presence and the terror of unseen watchers.
- Bloodsuckers by James Alderson | A twisted vampire story
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- Blasted Heath by Lewis Darley | A theatrical ghost story
The podcast episode 'Blasted Heath' features an original paranormal ghost story by Lewis Darley about an actor drawn into unsettling events backstage in a haunted theatre. The story explores themes of lingering presences and performances t…
- Rattle Chains by Ellen Forkin | The tale of a trapped ghost
This episode features "Rattle Chains," an original paranormal ghost story by Ellen Forkin about a spirit trapped within a haunted painting. The spirit seeks freedom, but escape comes at the cost of transferring the curse to another person.…
- New House, Old Demons by Craig Forster | When a house becomes possessed
This episode, "New House, Old Demons," tells the story of a family who unwittingly invites a malevolent presence into their home through a ouija board. The story explores themes of demonic attachment and possession.