Short Haunts - George at Number 4

Some houses never feel entirely empty.For Kelly and Charlie, No.4 High Street was their first home together — an old Victorian semi-detached house in a quiet East Yorkshire village, full of odd rooms, cold corners, and a presence they would eventually come to call George.This Short Haunts listener story follows a series of strange events witnessed by both partners: dogs reacting to something unseen by the fireplace, the smell of cigar smoke whenever the house was changed, heavy footsteps crossing the kitchen at night, cupboard doors opening, televisions switching on by themselves, and the unsettling sound of someone making tea in an empty room.But the story reaches beyond No.4. There is the apparition of a drenched little boy, possibly connected to a tragic local drowning; a disturbing nightmare interrupted by a child’s toy beneath the sofa; and a red balloon that seems to respond to grief after a painful visit to a grandfather’s unmarked grave.As the family moves next door to No.6, the atmosphere changes — until renovation work begins, and the strange sounds and sightings start again.Warm, eerie and deeply personal, this is a haunting about home, memory, loss and the possibility that some presences follow not because they want to frighten us, but because they still have something to say.Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe, leave us a rating, and drop a review. It really helps the show reach more listeners. Here's where to find more:Support the show: Patreon (patreon.com/hauntedukpodcast) | Ko-fi (ko-fi.com/hauntedukpodcast)Follow us: Instagram @hauntedukpodcast | TikTok @hauntedukpodcast | X @hauntedukpodWebsite: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/Produced by Pink Flamingo Sound Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.