S01 - Episode 16 - One Always Comes Back by Robert McDermott

'This place gives me the creeps,’ said Ruth, ‘it’s too quiet. It doesn’t seem natural.’She was right of course, the location, time of year and warning from the night before gave the moment an uncanny quality. Ruth wasn’t given to strange notions but for a second, she couldn’t tell if what she was seeing was real or some very convincing simulation…

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 One Always Comes Back which was sent in to us by Robert McDermott. Robert McDermott lives and works in Dublin. His debut novel, 'Jone$town' was published by Riversong Books in 2019 which was followed in 2022 by a collection of short stories 'The Occulting Light' also with Riversong Books. His most recent novel is a detective thriller entitled 'The Fifth Shot'. Robert’s 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.

We truly hope you enjoy this eerie holiday tale . If you would like to hear more from Robert McDermott, you can find links to their work, social media, and contact information below:

SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/robertmcdermott73author/
EMAIL CONTACT: [e-mail]

If you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, and you would like to submit it for review, simply send it in to [e-mail]

Until next time, stay safe, and take care.

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


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