S03 - EP03 - After Midnight by Ruth Saberton | Looks are not always what they seem
Haunted UK Fiction: Tales of the Supernatural, Paranormal, and UncannyShow Notes
Looks are not always what they seem…
“You’re Ellen Swan!” the tea lady remarked… “You’re even more beautiful in real life. You stay away from the pool.”
This is Haunted UK Fiction, a sister podcast to Haunted UK featuring original stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown.
In today’s episode, we present After Midnight by Ruth Saberton, a story rooted in Cornish folklore that comes with a stern warning and dire consequences.
Born in London and now living 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 my 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.
You can find out more about Ruth using the links below
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruthsabertonauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthsabertonauthor/ Contact: [email protected] Website: https://www.ruthsaberton.com
If you enjoyed tonight’s story, you’ll likely enjoy the following: Yours Ever, Erica by Robert McDermott Freddie, by Ruth Saberton And The Wedding Dress, a flash fiction story by Melissa West.
Submissions If you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, send it to [email protected]
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 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review - it helps the show reach more listeners!
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