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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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Episodes
  • S2 Flash Fiction Friday 03 - The Ghost on the Staircase by John Gorman (a quick ghostly chill)

    S2 Flash Fiction Friday 03 - The Ghost on the Staircase by John Gorman (a quick ghostly chill)
    Mar 27 2026
    Should people tell their guests about the ghosts lingering in their homes...?

    “The staircase was just behind the sofa in the open-plan living room and once, a coat hanger tumbled down the stairs unaided. There was nobody upstairs, however there was a small pile of hangers on the top step and maybe one of them was loose. These odd events I could explain logically. Ghosts don’t exist…”

    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 Flash Fiction Friday episode, we’ll be reading The Ghost on the Staircase which was sent in to us by John Gorman. Born and raised in Preston, John spent 16 years in London before returning to the Northwest in 2018. As a forensic scientist, he focuses on facts and evidence but has always had an interest in the unexplained. For years, he’s been drawn to the haunted history of Lancashire, from his visits as a student to Chingle Hall to more recent trips to Samlesbury Hall. His own experiences with the paranormal have further spurred this interest and inspired him finally put pen to paper and write his first short story, which he has graciously shared with us.

    We truly hope you enjoy this bite-sized ghostly tale stay tuned to Haunted UK Fiction as John is currently working on another short story and we have many more fantastic story submissions to share.

    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 John Gorman
    Narrated by Steven Holloway
    Script prepared by Melissa West
    Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

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    11 mins
  • S02 - Ep09 - Fossils by Willerby (a terrifying time-slip story)

    S02 - Ep09 - Fossils by Willerby (a terrifying time-slip story)
    Mar 25 2026
    The past does not always stay buried...

    “When Lisa tried to leave the village to go shopping, she found the turn onto the main road going to Beckworth blocked. The hedges had grown to an enormous size and intertwined themselves over the tarmac like the fingers of two clasping hands. By pushing the leaves aside, she could just see through. Cars were rushing past, but none slowed, and Lisa wondered if Willerby was being forgotten…”

    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.

    We have something special to share today. We’ll be reading Fossils, a story hailing from the strange town of Willerby. We aren’t sure who, exactly, is behind this story. We stumbled upon the Willerby website, which features a collection of stories about the town’s inhabitants, whilst in the early stages of planning Haunted UK Fiction and were able to reach the webmaster, who would not share their identity but granted permission to share these stories after we agreed to a number of bizarre conditions we aren't allowed to give any more details about.

    You can find more of Willerby’s stories in Season 1 of our podcast, and on their website, welcometowillerby.co.uk

    We truly hope you enjoy this from the eerie and mysterious town of Willerby, which seems as though it exists in a different plane to the rest of the world. Stay tuned for more of these stories, and if you would like to read some of them for yourself you can visit Willerby’s website at WelcomToWillerby.co.uk, or follow the village on Instagram @WillerbyVillage.

    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 Willerby
    Narrated by Steven Holloway
    Script prepared by Melissa West
    Episode produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

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    28 mins
  • S02 - Ep08 - Sukie in the Graveyard by Robert McDermott (a touching ghost story)

    S02 - Ep08 - Sukie in the Graveyard by Robert McDermott (a touching ghost story)
    Mar 18 2026
    A quiet afternoon in a graveyard becomes something lasting and bittersweet...

    “What struck me about the cemetery, aside from the pounding heat, was the serene atmosphere. There was a keenly felt tranquillity to the place which enhanced every aspect of the experience. The definition on the faces of the strikingly realistic statues, the stately mausoleums and the vividness of the ivy snaking up the ornate crypts like verdant tattoos gave the place a sense of life. It was surreal and difficult to articulate. This was a place existing in the space between both words and worlds…”

    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 Sukie in the Graveyard, a touching ghost story that is part of an anthology called The Occulting Light written by Robert McDermott who lives and works in Dublin. Robert’s debut novel, 'Jone$town' was published by Riversong Books in 2021 and followed in 2024 by a collection of short stories 'The Occulting Light' also with Riversong Books. His stories have been widely published in anthologies both in print and online. When not writing he enjoys listening to podcasts (especially Haunted U.K.) and walking with his cocker spaniel, Alfie. His influences include Kurt Vonnegut, M.R. James, Kelly Link, Denis Johnson, and Kevin Barry.

    We truly hope you enjoy this this haunting tale. If you would like to hear more from Robert McDermott, you can listen to two of his stories in Season 1 of Haunted UK Fiction. You can also find a link to his work, including his newest release, a detective thriller called The Fifth Shot, and his social media and contact information below:

    MOST RECENT WORK: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208460257-the-occulting-light
    SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/robertmcdermott73author/
    EMAIL: robertmcdermott@gmail.com

    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 Robert McDermott
    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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    21 mins
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