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  • Haunted UK Fiction - Ink and Influence - Daphne du Maurier

    Haunted UK Fiction - Ink and Influence - Daphne du Maurier
    Jan 21 2026
    Ink & Influence – Daphne DuMaurier

    Between the stories we tell, there are the stories that shape them. While we prepare for the next season of Haunted UK Fiction, we’re taking a moment to step away from the stories—and into their origins. Ink and Influence is a short-form series from Haunted UK Fiction, exploring the authors, ideas, and moments that gave rise to some of the darkest and most enduring works of fiction.

    In this episode, we turn our attention to Daphne DuMaurier, and the ideas that shaped her legacy.

    If you enjoy eerie gothic stories, may we suggest the following episodes available on Haunted UK Fiction:


    Rattle Chains: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-05-rattle-chains-by-ellen-forkin--68079138

    Mother Never Liked Dead Things: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s01-episode-06-mother-never-liked-dead-things-by-s-c-fisher--68134389

    The Lady of the Stairs: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s01-episode-13-the-lady-of-the-stairs-by-lj-aldon--68531425

    Episode Credits:
    Written by: Melissa West
    Narrated by: Steven Holloway
    Recorded, Mixed, Mastered by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio

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    6 min
  • Haunted UK Fiction - Ink and Influence - Bram Stoker

    Haunted UK Fiction - Ink and Influence - Bram Stoker
    Jan 14 2026
    Ink & Influence – Bram Stoker

    Between the stories we tell, there are the stories that shape them. While we prepare for the next season of Haunted UK Fiction, we’re taking a moment to step away from the stories—and into their origins. Ink and Influence is a short-form series from Haunted UK Fiction, exploring the authors, ideas, and moments that gave rise to some of the darkest and most enduring works of fiction.

    In this episode, we turn our attention to Bram Stoker, and the ideas that shaped his legacy.

    If you enjoy stories about vampires, may we suggest the following episodes available on Haunted UK Fiction:

    Bloodsuckers: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-07-bloodsuckers-by-james-alderson--68079141

    The Overcoat: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s01-episode-09-the-overcoat-by-ld-brown--68141362

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    7 min
  • Call for Season 3 Submissions!

    Call for Season 3 Submissions!
    Jan 7 2026
    CALL FOR SEASON 3 SUBMISSIONS

    Hello dear listeners! We’ve come to the end of Season 1 of Haunted UK Fiction, and the start of a new year. We hope you have enjoyed the stories featured here as much as we have loved discovering and sharing them. It’s been wonderful connecting with both writers and listeners over the last few months, and we’re excited about the future of Haunted UK Fiction!

    In season 1, we introduced Flash Fiction Friday so our shorter story submissions would have a home. Starting in season 2, we will introduce Serial Sundays, in which longer stories and novellas will be broken down into multiple episodes and released in serial format. Our regular episodes will continue to be released on Wednesdays. With these adjustments, there truly is a place in our show for every story.

    All openings for Season 2 have been filled, but we are currently collecting submissions for Season 3 – So if you’ve written a story with paranormal or supernatural themes… whether it’s a ghostly tale, a sci-fi story, something about otherworldly encounters, or a cryptid feature… we want to read it! The most important thing to note is that we are open to story submissions from all writers. Whether you are a published or aspiring author, or someone who casually writes when the fancy strikes and time allows, we want to hear from you! We are simply looking for great, original, captivating stories.

    If you’ve written something that you enjoy reading, chances are listeners will enjoy it too! So don’t be afraid – the only scary part should come whilst listening to the episodes! - if you have a tale waiting in the wings, whether it’s in a long-neglected notebook, or something that has been waiting for the perfect time to be freed from the confines of your imagination… why not put pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard, and send your story to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com – that’s hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com

    What have you got to lose? The next story to be featured on our show… could be yours!

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    2 min
  • Fireside Chat with Steve and Melissa

    Fireside Chat with Steve and Melissa
    Jan 2 2026
    Join us by the fireplace for a cozy chat with Steve and Melissa of Haunted UK FIction. We discuss how the podcast came about, run through the fantastic stories and the writers who shared them with us (and you amazing listeners!) throughout our first season, and talk about our hopes and goals for the future. It's an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek into our process and how we work together to make Haunted UK Fiction the best it can be. Cheers to the new year, everyone!

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    1 ora e 9 min
  • S01 - Episode 16 - One Always Comes Back by Robert McDermott

    S01 - Episode 16 - One Always Comes Back by Robert McDermott
    Dec 31 2025
    'This place gives me the creeps,’ said Ruth, ‘it’s too quiet. It doesn’t seem natural.’She was right of course, the location, time of year and warning from the night before gave the moment an uncanny quality. Ruth wasn’t given to strange notions but for a second, she couldn’t tell if what she was seeing was real or some very convincing simulation…

    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 One Always Comes Back which was sent in to us by Robert McDermott. Robert McDermott lives and works in Dublin. His debut novel, 'Jone$town' was published by Riversong Books in 2019 which was followed in 2022 by a collection of short stories 'The Occulting Light' also with Riversong Books. His most recent novel is a detective thriller entitled 'The Fifth Shot'. Robert’s 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.

    We truly hope you enjoy this eerie holiday tale . If you would like to hear more from Robert McDermott, you can find links to their work, social media, and contact information below:

    SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/robertmcdermott73author/
    EMAIL CONTACT: 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
    Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio


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    35 min
  • S01 - Episode 15 - I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day by Willerby

    S01 - Episode 15 - I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day by Willerby
    Dec 26 2025
    I Wish it could be Christmas Every Day Christmas was over; an expensive non-drop fir tree standing naked next to the TV, dripping browning needles on the carpet all that was left... Looking at the dead tree, the new year felt like nothing special and the world small, cold and mean. She sighed. “I wish it could be Christmas every day,” she whispered, like a prayer or a spell, and then whispered it again without meaning to…

    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 I Wish it could be Christmas Every Day, a spine-tingling holiday haunt hailing from the strange town of Willerby. We aren’t sure who, exactly, is behind these stories, or even whether they’re authored by one person, or many. We stumbled upon the Willerby website earlier this year and found a collection of stories about the town’s inhabitants. After agreeing to a number of bizarre conditions, to which we’ve been sworn to secrecy, we were given permission to share some of these stories, including this Christmas tale which made us positively squirm.

    We truly hope you enjoy this unsettling Christmas story from the eerie and mysterious town of Willerby… just be careful what you wish for when you take down your holiday decorations in the coming days! If you would like to read some of these stories for yourself, visit Willerby’s website at WelcomToWillerby.co.uk and follow it 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
    Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio


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    21 min
  • Flash Fiction Friday - The Christmas Ghost by Melissa West

    Flash Fiction Friday - The Christmas Ghost by Melissa West
    Dec 24 2025
    I have a Christmas Ghost.

    Each year, the moment I haul the bins of holiday decorations into the living room, it begins to form. I can usually feel it hovering in the corner of the room, like a mass of swirling clouds coming together to form a storm…

    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.

    This story is being released as part of our Flash Fiction Fridays – bite-sized bonus content for your spooky listening pleasure.

    In today’s episode we’ll be reading The Christmas Ghost, which was written by Melissa West and first released on her podcast, The Skylark Bell back in 2022.

    We truly hope you enjoy this haunting yet cozy bite-sized tale. If you would like to hear more from Melissa, you can find her collection of novels and short stories on The Skylark Bell podcast, available on all major podcast platforms. Links to her website, social media and contact information can be found below:

    Instagram: @theskylarkbell
    Website: www.theskylarkbell.com
    Contact: theskylarkbell@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 Melissa West
    Narrated by Steven Holloway and Melissa West
    Script prepared by Melissa West
    Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio


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    14 min
  • Flash Fiction Friday - Running from the Christmas Tractor by Harrie Tabor

    Flash Fiction Friday - Running from the Christmas Tractor by Harrie Tabor
    Dec 19 2025
    “She eyed the tractor. Maybe he’d needed it too. They hadn’t told her much about the previous owner, but she’d heard the rumours. She hoped they weren’t true. Imagine living such an isolated life that you’re only found because the bills are long overdue…”

    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 Christmas special episode we’ll be reading Running from the Christmas Tractor which was sent in to us by Harrie Tabor. Harrie is, in her words, finally getting her act together and actually writing some stories, instead of just daydreaming about writing some stories. She loves the look of stained glass, thinks fancy rats are extremely underrated as pets and, because this is a Christmas-themed episode, would like to share that her current advent calendar record is 15. Maybe one day she'll reach those dizzying heights again. She hopes you enjoy listening to this episode and encourages you to support your nearest Christmas Tractor Run. You get to look at pretty lights, help support great causes, and don't worry, it probably won't be haunted. Probably.

    We truly hope you enjoy this spine-tingling bite-sized tale. Stay tuned for more Flash Fiction Friday episodes in Season 2 of the Haunted UK Fiction podcast!

    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 Harrie Tabor
    Narrated by Steven Holloway
    Script prepared by Melissa West
    Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

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    16 min