S03 - Flash Fiction 04 - The Cats are Crying by Matt Havenhand
Haunted UK Fiction: Tales of the Supernatural, Paranormal, and UncannyShow Notes
“I must be careful in the streets tonight, for harsh, intrusive orange lights can unmask many a secret from the shadows, and lay bare silent plans of death for others to see. The prying eyes of fools and victims must neither see nor hear my tread…”
This is Haunted UK Fiction, original stories of the supernatural, the monstrous, and the unknown. This episode features a deeply unsettling, haunting story titled The Cats Are Crying by Matt Havenhand.
About the Author: Matt lives with his fabulous family in Yorkshire on the coast. His influences include Thomas Harris, Steven King, James Herbert, Clive Barker and Mary Shelley. He has had a piece published in America in the past. He enjoys exploring the darker side of human behaviour in fiction, as this is far more fascinating. He also enjoys psychological horror and true crime.
Email: [email protected]
If you enjoyed this story, continue your listening with: The Overcoat by LD Brown The Last Ghost Hunters by Liah Thorley TriskaideCATphobia – a collection of 3 original stories: All the Cats are Black by Willerby, The Medium’s Cat by Susan Ballinger, and Have You Seen Murphy? by Melissa West
Submissions If you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, send it to [email protected]
Episode Credits Story by: Matt Havenhand 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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