S02 - Ep08 - Sukie in the Graveyard by Robert McDermott (a touching ghost story)

A quiet afternoon in a graveyard becomes something lasting and bittersweet...

“What struck me about the cemetery, aside from the pounding heat, was the serene atmosphere. There was a keenly felt tranquillity to the place which enhanced every aspect of the experience. The definition on the faces of the strikingly realistic statues, the stately mausoleums and the vividness of the ivy snaking up the ornate crypts like verdant tattoos gave the place a sense of life. It was surreal and difficult to articulate. This was a place existing in the space between both words and worlds…”

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 Sukie in the Graveyard, a touching ghost story that is part of an anthology called The Occulting Light written by Robert McDermott who lives and works in Dublin. Robert’s debut novel, 'Jone$town' was published by Riversong Books in 2021 and followed in 2024 by a collection of short stories 'The Occulting Light' also with Riversong Books. His stories have been widely published in anthologies both in print and online. When not writing he enjoys listening to podcasts (especially Haunted U.K.) and walking with his cocker spaniel, Alfie. His influences include Kurt Vonnegut, M.R. James, Kelly Link, Denis Johnson, and Kevin Barry.

We truly hope you enjoy this this haunting tale. If you would like to hear more from Robert McDermott, you can listen to two of his stories in Season 1 of Haunted UK Fiction. You can also find a link to his work, including his newest release, a detective thriller called The Fifth Shot, and his social media and contact information below:

MOST RECENT WORK: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208460257-the-occulting-light
SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/robertmcdermott73author/
EMAIL: [e-mail]

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Until next time, stay safe, and take care.

Episode Credits:
Story by Robert McDermott
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Episode produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

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