S03 - EP01 - Timelines by Emma Hudairi | A story of Fate and Longing
Haunted UK Fiction: Tales of the Supernatural, Paranormal, and UncannyShow Notes
Crossed timelines, tragedy, longing… fate can be a long and winding road.
“The very first time he visited was petrifying… I was instantly awake, fight or flight instincts kicking in. There was no time to exit the bed or get out of the room…”
This is Haunted UK Fiction, original stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown.
In this episode, we present Timelines, a tragic tale of time entanglements written by Emma Hudairi.
Emma has always had a fascination for ghost stories and supernatural tales, from hiding under the covers as a child reading Aidan Chambers library books, to hiding behind cushions as an adult watching paranormal investigations and listening to podcasts.
If you enjoyed this story, continue your listening with: It Shows Up When It’s Needed by Robert McDermott– A bittersweet, emotional ghost story. Bleakmore: A Gothic Tale by Emma Hudairi – A ghostly mystery by the author behind today’s story. The Wedding Dress – A story about time, legacy, and coming full circle (flash fiction for a quick listen)
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: Emma Hudairi 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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