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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
  • S02 - Ep01 - Freddie by Ruth Saberton (a ghostly tale)

    S02 - Ep01 - Freddie by Ruth Saberton (a ghostly tale)
    Feb 4 2026
    A young couple’s search for a new home takes an unsettling turn...

    “Adele passed the Rectory every day on her walk to school. Sometimes she thought she could see a child’s face peeping out from one of the attic windows and one morning she slipped her hand from her mother’s grasp to wave. When asked who she was looking at, Adele couldn’t say and when she glanced back there was nobody there after all. Maybe she had imagined it? Only a very old lady lived in the Rectory. There were no children there…”

    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 Freddie which was sent in to us by Ruth Saberton. Born in London and now living in, and inspired by, Cornwall, Ruth Saberton is the bestselling author of over 30 novels. Ruth has been published by Orion, Harper Collins, Pan Macmillan and Little Black Dress, both under her own name and pen names.

    When Ruth isn’t writing, she’s riding her horse, taking walks while listening to podcasts, boating, and spending time with family and friends.We truly hope you enjoy this ghostly tale. If you would like to hear more from Ruth Saberton, her latest book, The First and Last Summer, celebrates friendship, family bonds and second chances at love and life.

    You can follow or get in touch with Ruth using the links below:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruthsabertonauthor
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthsabertonauthor/
    Contact: admin@ruthsaberton.com
    Website: https://www.ruthsaberton.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 Ruth Saberton
    Narrated by Steven Holloway
    Script prepared by Melissa West
    Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

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    37 mins
  • Haunted UK Fiction - Ink and Influence - R.L. Stine

    Haunted UK Fiction - Ink and Influence - R.L. Stine
    Jan 28 2026
    Ink & Influence – R.L. Stine

    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 R.L. Stine, and the ideas that shaped his legacy.

    If you enjoy scary stories with an odd and sometimes gory twist, may we suggest the following episodes available on Haunted UK Fiction:

    The Retribution of Parson Beelzebub Brown: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s01-episode-14-the-retribution-of-parson-beelzebub-brown-by-jed-vesper--68484280

    I Wish it Could be Christmas Every Day: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s01-episode-15-i-wish-it-could-be-christmas-every-day-by-willerby--68484290

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

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    4 mins
  • 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 mins
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