‘A little rattled, a little unnerved, Ken left to stay at East Green for the night with Debbie – as he left, he noticed a chalk etching on the wall, ‘WHAT ARE YOU SCARED OF? KEN DEB PETER?’ it read. Ken and Debbie quickly made a grab for the door – the truth was he wasn’t sure who or what he was scared of and that was proving a problem.

And although Ken may not have known what to be fearful of, he knew this fear was a thing, something tangible that stalked his floorboards, made footprints on his walls and was closing him down.

This is episode 47, and this is the Haunted UK Podcast where we return for the final installment of this strange tale, this vortex of time where different eras and lives are no longer chronological but are side by side and often collide as they all seek to live in what’s known as … The Vertical Plane.

Do you have an interesting story which you'd be willing to share with the show? If so, your story could feature in our end of season Listeners’ Stories episodes. Please get in touch with the show via our new Haunted UK Podcast Website, or email us at contactus@hauntedukpodcast.com, marking the subject as Listener Story.

All stories are treated with the utmost privacy and respect – if you wish to remain anonymous – that's no problem at all. Alternatively, you could drop us a voice note via Instagram, and with your permission, we will play your voice note on the show. It would be great for your voice to bring your very own story to life.

We’re waiting for your stories ...

Here at Haunted UK Podcast Towers, we're committed to providing you with high quality great episodes time after time, and as a fully independent podcast we research, write, edit, record, mix, master and publish everything ourselves. So, if you feel that you'd like to help keep the lights burning, the wheels turning and the stories rolling, then why not consider getting over to Ko-Fi and donating to the show.

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This episode was:

Presented by: Steve Holloway

Produced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio. Follow the studio on Instagram Pink Flamingo Home Studio.

Written by: Marie Waller Marie Waller Proofreading Instagram

Thank you again for listening to and supporting the Haunted UK Podcast – so until the next episode ... take care … and stay safe.

Step into the shadows and unlock the doors to a world where the eerie and the extraordinary collide. Welcome to the Haunted UK Fiction Podcast, your new destination for tales that tingle the spine, stretch the imagination, and transport you into realms unknown.

There’s no better way to begin our haunting adventure than with “HMP Signals End,” a gripping tale penned by James West. This atmospheric story drops us straight into the gloom of a lonely railway signal box—the solitary gateway to an isolated prison where every creak and whisper can be heard.

This is just the beginning. “HMP Signals End” marks the first in a series of teaser episodes, crafted to lure you into the world of Haunted UK Fiction before our official launch on Wednesday, 1st October.

Prepare to lose yourself in a collection of immersive stories—each blending elements of the paranormal, the supernatural, science fiction, and so much more. Whether you’re in search of ghostly encounters, uncanny happenings, or journeys to distant worlds, Haunted UK Fiction promises to deliver a tapestry of mysterious and unforgettable adventures.

You don’t have to wait to embark on this journey. Our very first teaser episode is available right now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other major podcast platforms. Simply search for “Haunted UK Fiction” wherever you listen to podcasts and let yourself be transported by stories that linger long after the lights go out.

Do you have a story swirling in your mind—something paranormal, supernatural, or science fiction inspired? If your tale is burning to be told, we invite you to submit your work to hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com.

· Your story remains your property at all times.

· If chosen, you’ll receive a professionally produced audiobook version of your work.

· You’ll join a growing community of storytellers and listeners who share a love for the mysterious and the strange.

What have you got to lose? Share your creation and let it haunt the airwaves!

To experience Haunted UK Fiction, simply search for the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any major podcast platform. Join us as we unravel chilling tales and explore the unknown—one episode at a time.

Let the haunting begin.

‘I write on behalf of many.

What strange words you speak, although, I must confess that I too have been badly educated …

It was a great crime to have stolen my house.

L.W.’

The message didn’t spook Ken and Debbie as much as it intrigued them … but it was the beginning of many messages, many strange events which would tear their life apart in a flurry of preternatural terror …

This is episode 47 of the Haunted UK Podcast, and this, my good friends, is the story of The Vertical Plane.

Do you have an interesting story which you'd be willing to share with the show? If so, your story could feature in our end of season Listeners’ Stories episodes. Please get in touch with the show via our new Haunted UK Podcast Website, or email us at contactus@hauntedukpodcast.com, marking the subject as Listener Story.

All stories are treated with the utmost privacy and respect – if you wish to remain anonymous – that's no problem at all. Alternatively, you could drop us a voice note via Instagram, and with your permission, we will play your voice note on the show. It would be great for your voice to bring your very own story to life.

We’re waiting for your stories ...

Here at Haunted UK Podcast Towers, we're committed to providing you with high quality great episodes time after time, and as a fully independent podcast we research, write, edit, record, mix, master and publish everything ourselves. So, if you feel that you'd like to help keep the lights burning, the wheels turning and the stories rolling, then why not consider getting over to Ko-Fi and donating to the show.

You can reach us here Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/hauntedukpodcast.

You can support us and follow us for updates at:

Website: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/

Instagram: Haunted UK Podcast

Twitter/X: @hauntedukpod

This episode was:

Presented by: Steve Holloway

Produced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio. Follow the studio on Instagram Pink Flamingo Home Studio.

Written by: Marie Waller Marie Waller Proofreading Instagram

Thank you again for listening to and supporting the Haunted UK Podcast – so until the next episode ... take care … and stay safe.

Research resources:

The Vertical Plane, Ken Webster (1989)

ITV’s Out of This World (You Tube)

https://mercuriuspoliticus.wordpress.com/2010/11/01/ghost-in-the-machine/