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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 ...

Denni was married to her job and she'd never regretted it. As her friends and family pair off, she's left a little lonely, but long hours and her dedication have kept anyone from wanting to hang around long. Stacy felt that pull the first time he saw her. But his brother had seen her, and asked her out, first. It's tricky water but Stacy suspects it will be worth the risk to get to know Denni. But is she willing? See if Denni and Stacy can figure things out if their own hang ups will keep them from finding out what could be.

He had a job to do. She had a home and livelihood to save. Could they even survive? Welcome to Highland County. Where we take our heroes seriously. James is a wild land firefighter tasked with getting one stubborn woman out of the path of the blaze. But when she refuses what can he do? He hates to see her arrested but if it's the only way to save her life, he'll do it. He's trying to save not just her place but the entire town. Can he manage it?

He's looking for peace, she's looking for safety, together can they find happiness? David just wants peace. He's tired of random dating, he's tired of women who are just after his money. But after his sister signed him up for a most eligible bachelor contest, and he ended up 'winning' or losing as he thought of it, things only got worse. But David's figured out how to get it all to end. Skylar just wants to stay in the US. She came on a vacation, but fell in love with the country as a whole. When she answered an ad to become a mail order bride, it seemed perfect. But she didn't count on her...

He gave his loyalty to his club, she wanted his heart. Could they work out a deal? Gizmo Martinez had long since dedicated his life to the Demented Souls and what the club meant. This was no life for a wife or family, and he knew it. But when her sweet charm pulls at something deep inside, can he walk away? Jill wants something more than her work and video games. What she needs is something or someone to add some excitement. Maybe the tattooed man who ran into her, literally, in the grocery store is just the one to show her another side of life?

This collection contains three Demented Souls novellas: Crash - Crash has done it again. There's a reason for his name. Now he's stuck recovering from his injuries, but is he ready for Amber? , Dumbass - when Jailbait stepped up, and took command over the other girls, he noticed her for the first time. But as a prospect, he had no place wanting her, and Kinard Chris Kinard lives a double life. In one he's an emergency room nurse, who saves lives and helps the sick. In the other, he’s the club medic and a member of the Demented Souls MC.

Can love survive secrets and lies? Chris Kinard lives a double life. In one he's an emergency room nurse, who saves lives and helps the sick. In the other, he’s the club medic and a member of the Demented Souls MC. While the secrecy of these dual existences heavily weighs on him, Kinard knows he could never turn his back on the brotherhood. Unable to take the soul-crushing stress of the ICU any longer, Deanna prays transferring to the emergency room will be an improvement.

Crash has done it again. There's a reason for his name. Now, he's stuck recovering from his injuries, but is he ready for Amber? Amber has seen it all before. Tough guys and those who never let you see that they're hurting. But she wasn't prepared for one who let people see that soft core. Was there more to the man than just his rough motorcycle club exterior?

Dumbass had made some mistakes, but planning the club Independence Day party wasn't going to be one of them. But he'd need some help. When Jailbait stepped up, and took command over the other girls, he noticed her for the first time. But as a prospect, he had no place wanting her. Jailbait liked being around the club, but she wanted more than to be passed around the brothers. Looking far younger than her age wasn't helping. But when the club fourth of July party puts her working with Dumbass, something develops.

He’s the quiet one. The watcher. The sniper who never misses. When danger comes for the Demented Souls MC, Ghost is the man they trust to see it coming first—and make sure it never hits home. But when his mission to eliminate a threat brings an old Marine brother back into his life, Ghost discovers his past isn’t done with him yet. She’s strong, sweet, and caught in the crossfire. Working the night shift at a small-town gas station, Robyn thought her biggest worries were icy roads and rude customers—until a stranger grabs her, screaming for a woman she doesn’t know. Suddenly, ...

Sackett has always been a player, enjoying what women offer and moving on. But when he agrees to help a brother out, he meets a prim, sexy attorney who turns his world upside down. Selena thought her latest divorce case was simple -- Until she's kidnapped and used as bait by her client's abuser in order to lure her client out of hiding. Suddenly, her quiet, orderly life is ripped apart. When Sackett discovers she's missing, nothing will stop him from bringing her home. But saving her is just the beginning. Can the rough, unapologetic biker and the controlled, high-powered attorney find ...

He wasn’t looking for love. She wasn’t looking for trouble. But fate had other plans. As president of the Demented Souls MC, Tuck carries the weight of his brothers—and their secrets—on his shoulders. Duty, loyalty, and survival leave little room for softness. But when a wrong-number text connects him with a stranger hundreds of miles away, he finds himself talking to a woman who reminds him what it feels like to be human again. London’s ready to escape the dead-end life she’s built in South Dakota. One accidental text leads to nights filled with laughter, confessions, and a ...

Levi needs the money this contract will bring. Mariah needs the job that requires she make this trip. Is there something more going on? Desperate to keep the family ranch, Levi opens it up to guests. Little did he know, trouble would arise because of his code. There are some things you just don’t do. Ever. Now he has even more trouble on his hands than just a failing ranch. Mariah didn’t want to come, but it was a mandatory trip according to her boss. As a city girl, she’s not prepared for the outdoors, no matter how pretty it might be. But what really surprised her were the animals. ...

Il fratello di Rachel è scomparso e Las Vegas non è un posto facile in cui cercare. Un insolito incontro a una festa, tuttavia, potrebbe metterla sulla pista giusta… o farle trovare il suo compagno. Chris è sulle tracce della sorellastra. Ha da poco assunto il controllo della Fazione dei lupi mannari e sta cercando di riunire tutti per ritrovarla. Quello che non si aspetta è che le ricerche lo conducano dalla sua compagna. Un drago mutaforma. Possono una dragonessa e un lupo avere un futuro insieme?

Alex is only looking for a bride to get his brother off his back. He's not planning to keep her. He's got too much baggage for any woman to put up with him. Then he met Janie. There was something about her that called to him. Not just that part in his jeans but something deep inside that he hadn't felt in so long. Janie was looking for an escape. Somewhere she didn't have to deal with a ton of people all the time. She'd thought his requests were a little strange but nothing she wasn't willing to live with and even jump at to get away from the people who were making her crazy. She hadn't ...

After losing his wife and unborn child, Matt swore he’d never open his heart again. But when he meets Alex, a spirited woman from the White Mountain Chanat with a fierce streak and a heart big enough to heal his scars, his resolve starts to crumble. What begins as a reluctant friendship becomes something deeper—something worth risking everything for. But when old wounds reopen and clan politics threaten the fragile peace between shifters, Matt must decide whether to keep his distance or risk his heart one last time. For Alex, falling for Matt means challenging traditions, facing danger,...

Zach has lived along the shores of Pelican Lake for most of his life. He grew up here, he fell in love here and he had his heart broken here. Now after more than ten years, he sees her again. Dani. The girl he loved. The girl he planned to marry. The girl who broke his heart. But she's not a girl any more. More than ten years has passed and he wonders why she's come back.

An attorney who knows what she wants. A man desperate enough to do almost anything. A matchmaking agency worth their outrageous fee. Lynda knows exactly what she wants...to make senior partner. But the stupid unspoken rule that no one makes partner without having been married stands in her way. Dylan has been working three jobs trying to cover the care for his ailing mother, even though she can't remember him. When the chance to get enough to cover her care for years comes along, can he turn it down? Lynda and Dylan come from different worlds with different expectations but when the Diamond...

One last demand, made from beyond the grave makes Logan desperate to get married, fast. Or lose everything. Unwilling to let his life long rival cousin take the company he’s poured everything into, Logan contacts the Diamond Bridal Agency. Claire has struggled to make ends meet since she aged out of the foster care system. Exhausted and desperate from working three jobs just to pay the rent, she answers an ad in the newspaper. Almost anything would be better, but could it be what she hopes?

Colton never planned to have kids. He didn't see the draw. But one day 4 year old Riley appeared on his doorstep. The daughter he never knew existed. Her mother a fling he'd long since forgotten, had died in a car accident. It didn't take him long to love the girl, now he wants to give her everything, including a sense of security and stability. But he can't do it alone. So he contacted Diamond Bridal Agency to fill the hole in their lives.