Haunted UK Fiction

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: [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 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…”

What begins as a terrifying moment from childhood slowly reveals itself to be something more, as years later, the past resurfaces, and a long-forgotten encounter refuses to remain buried.Some experiences don’t fade with time.. sometimes they follow you.This original paranormal horror story explores memory, fear, and the lingering presence of something first seen… and never truly understood.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
The Thing in the Wall (a nightmare that refuses to stay confined to childhood)
Freddie (a powerful tale where childhood and place intertwine with something lingering)
The Pale One at the Window (a slow-building story where something familiar becomes deeply wrong)

About the Author
Max T. Storey draws inspiration from real-life paranormal experiences, blending personal encounters with fiction to create stories that feel grounded, intimate, and deeply unsettling.His collection The Unquiet Journals features extended versions of his work alongside other stories rooted in the North East of England, and his upcoming podcast The Spectral Pastures explores haunted locations and their histories.
Social media: @MaxTStorey | @thespectralpastures

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

Credits:
Story by Max T. Storey
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 water spirit. An old legend. And a story that may not behave the way you expect…

“Nixie… a shapeshifting spirit said to lure the unwary into dark waters.”

This April Fool’s special takes a familiar piece of folklore and turns it on its head — blending the eerie with the unexpected, and reminding us that not every story is here to frighten… some are here to surprise.Because on April 1st, anything can happen.This original paranormal tale explores folklore, misdirection, and the fine line between unsettling and absurd.

If you enjoy this episode, continue your listening with:
Echoes in the Mist (a folklore-rich tale rooted in second sight and ancient belief)
One Always Comes Back (a haunting story where old traditions and forces refuse to fade)
Shortcuts (a strange tale where the familiar leads somewhere it shouldn’t)

About the Author
Edward Willcox is a performance storyteller and writer of original tales, blending folklore, humour, and atmosphere. His work often plays with expectation, inviting listeners in before quietly shifting the ground beneath them.
Facebook: Ed Willcox
Instagram: @an_nemia

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

Credits:
Story by Edward Willcox
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]

Not all nightmares are born of pure imagination...

“Tim’s breath caught. He pushed himself upright, heart hammering. Slowly, as if drawn, he reached out a hand. He hesitated and looked around the room, searching for an alternate explanation. There was nothing. When he looked back at the wall, the shadow had changed. It was no longer shapeless. It had a face…” 

What begins as a restless night quickly turns into something far more terrifying, as the line between dream and waking life begins to blur.Some things don’t stay in your head, some things find a way out.This original paranormal horror story explores nightmares, manifestation, and the moment when fear becomes something real.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
The Pale One at the Window (a slow-building tale where something begins to appear where it shouldn’t)
The Ghost on the Staircase (a subtle domestic haunting where small disturbances lead to something more)
Spores (a deeply unsettling story where something begins to spread beyond control)

About the Author
Alec Rowan writes across sci-fi, horror, and fantasy, drawing inspiration from authors like Stephen King and Dean Koontz, as well as atmospheric and survival horror worlds such as Silent Hill and Resident Evil. His work often explores the boundary between reality and the unknown, where fragile normality begins to break down.You can find more of his work below:
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alec-rowan.bsky.social
Website: https://alec-rowan.blogspot.com

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

Credits:
Story by Alec Rowan
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]

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…”

At first, it’s easy to dismiss a noise, a movement, something slightly out of place. But when the ordinary explanations begin to wear thin, a question starts to form: What if it isn’t nothing? This original paranormal ghost story explores skepticism, subtle hauntings, and the moment when logic is no longer enough.

Flash Fiction Friday – a bite-sized tale designed to unsettle.

If you enjoy this story, continue your listening with:
The Thing in the Wall (a creeping domestic horror where something hidden begins to make itself known)
Helen (Something in the Cellar) (a chilling perspective-driven story where the past refuses to stay quiet)
The Pale One at the Window (a slow-building tale where something familiar begins to feel deeply wrong)

About the Author
John Gorman is a forensic scientist with a strong grounding in evidence and logic — making his fascination with the unexplained all the more compelling. Inspired by local hauntings in Lancashire and his own experiences, The Ghost on the Staircase marks his first step into supernatural fiction.

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

Credits:
Story by John Gorman
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]