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Haunted UK Fiction

Haunted UK Fiction

By: Steven Holloway & Melissa West
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 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).

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  • Flash Fiction - Tales of Unease (excerpts) by Elizabeth Wilson | Short, eerie, twisted tales

    Flash Fiction - Tales of Unease (excerpts) by Elizabeth Wilson | Short, eerie, twisted tales
    Apr 17 2026
    A collection of 3 strange micro-tales...

    “A just perceptible sigh came from the thing in his hand, and a dark, rich brown powder appeared. Like smoke, it drifted into the air just past his face and blew towards the fence before vanishing…”


    In this Flash Fiction Friday episode, we present three short, unsettling tales, each offering a glimpse into something strange, fleeting, and quietly disturbing. Not every horror needs time to unfold, sometimes, a single moment is enough. These bite-sized stories explore the uncanny, the surreal, and the uneasy feeling that something is just slightly… wrong.

    If you enjoy this episode, continue your listening with:
    Spores (a deeply unsettling story where something unfamiliar begins to take hold)
    Folded In (a strange and disorienting tale where reality begins to shift)
    The Thing in the Wall (a creeping horror where an entity crosses from imagination into the real world)

    About the Author
    Elizabeth Wilson is a mixed media artist and writer from Victoria, Australia, whose work blends gothic imagery, dark humour, and the surreal. Her stories often explore fleeting, uncanny moments that linger long after they’ve passed.Her projects include Mulberry Manor and There’s A Shoggoth In My Bath, with her collection Tales of Unease currently in development.Find more from Elizabeth Wilson:
    Instagram: @elizabeth_the_dollmaker
    Bluesky: elizabethdollmaker.bsky.social
    Email: elizabethsartdolls@gmail.com

    Submit your story:
    Have a paranormal or supernatural tale? Send it to: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

    Credits:
    Stories by Elizabeth Wilson
    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: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com
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    16 mins
  • Grandpa's Clock by Jed Vesper | Horror on a stormy night

    Grandpa's Clock by Jed Vesper | Horror on a stormy night
    Apr 15 2026
    When the lines between hauntings, nightmares, and reality blur...

    ‘What about the noises, Daddy?’…”

    What begins as a familiar moment, a child unsettled in the night, slowly unravels into something far more sinister and disturbing as the line between nightmare and reality begins to blur. Some fears can be explained, others… can’t. This original paranormal horror story explores protection, perception, and the terrifying possibility that something dark is lurking just around the corner.

    If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
    The Retribution of Parson Beelzebub Brown (another dark and unsettling tale by the same author)
    Arena of Shadows (a disturbing and surreal story where reality twists into something far more sinister)
    The Thing in the Wall (a creeping nightmare where something crosses from imagination into the real world)

    About the Author
    Jed Vesper is a horror writer known for his dark, unsettling storytelling and taste for the macabre. Drawing inspiration from the atmospheric landscapes of Yorkshire, his work often blends the familiar with the deeply disturbing.His anthologies Tales of Dread and Dismay (Volumes 1 and 2) are available worldwide, and his stories have appeared in multiple horror collections and podcasts.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: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

    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: hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com
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    27 mins
  • S02 - Ep11 - The Swaying Woman of Skelton Wharf by Max T. Storey (A ghost story)

    S02 - Ep11 - The Swaying Woman of Skelton Wharf by Max T. Storey (A ghost story)
    Apr 8 2026
    A childhood ghost experience ties into an ghostly encounter decades later...

    “I cowered beneath the duvet, pulling it up to my nose, my eyes just peeking over the edge as I watched her loom above me. She seemed impossibly tall, towering over me, and for a moment we just stared at each other. A few seconds — but it felt like a lifetime. Then she lifted her veil…”

    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.

    In today’s episode we’ll be reading The Swaying Woman of Skelton Wharf which was sent in to us by Max T. Storey, who based his work on his first paranormal experience – which we won’t go into in depth to avoid spoilers! The first part of this story is based on his experience, whilst part 2 is based on a mixture of people, places, and life choices from both his past and present. He says he did get closure a few years after the events that inspired this story as he gained a better understanding of what he had experienced that night. The Unquiet Journals’ written by Max T. Storey, was released last December and features The Swaying Woman of Skelton Wharf (Extended version) and six other paranormal stories based in the North East of England. Each one is inspired by local stories or elements of his life. Max is also currently working on The Spectral Pastures podcast, a show where he’ll explore visits to haunted locations and their history. Spectral Pastures is due to come out in early 2026.

    We truly hope you enjoy this this twisted, haunted tale. If you would like to hear more from Max T. Storey, you can find social media links and contact information below:

    SOCIAL MEDIA: @MaxTStorey and @thespectralpastures

    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 hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

    Until next time, stay safe, and take care.

    Episode Credits:
    Story by Max T. Storey
    Narrated by Steven Holloway
    Script prepared by Melissa West
    Episode produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

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