PODCAST · fiction
New Ghost Stories
by David Nixon
Discover Britain's lost ghost stories. Author David Paul Nixon has spent over a decade collecting supernatural horror stories that have never been told before. Are these tales of madness, lies, or self-deception? Or could they be the real thing? The only way to find out, is to listen. We will return for new episodes in the autumn. You can listen to each ghost story in any order, but always reserve your judgement until you've heard all the way to the end.
Episodes
-
42 - Our Last Christmas
It’s hard for him to enjoy the Christmas party, when he’s getting alerts from home. There’s a strange man at the door, and he’s creating strange patterns in the snow... The New Ghost Stories Podcast is back to dial up the fear this festive season. But it’s a different type of festival chiller…
more -
3 Bonus Shorts
A parting gift from me – 3 short readings that haven’t been released on the main feed before. You’ll hear A Little Place Off the Edgware Road by Graham Greene, followed by Sredni Vashtar by Saki, and The Man and the Snake by Ambroise Bierce. The recording for Sredni Vashar is a few years old, so...
-
41 - A Rhythm of Eight part 2
Can a monster that won't die, be defeated by a man who thinks he's dead already? We come to the end of a long road. Not just in terms of this decade-spanning – or indeed the end of season 4 of the podcast. This is last regular episode of this ghost story podcast. At least for now. Thanks so much...
-
40 - A Rhythm of Eight part 1
8 knocks. 8 victims. An undying monster finds a new home in an old hotel. Who will be his next victim? A man who’s lost his mind or a woman at risk of losing hers? What better way to end Season 4 – and this phase of the podcast – by solving the show’s oldest supernatural mystery. In episode 1, we...
-
Novel of the White Powder by Arthur Machen (Bonus 10)
“By the power of that Sabbath wine, a few grains of white powder thrown into a glass of water, the house of life was riven asunder and the human trinity dissolved” I’ve moved the annual summer bonus episode up in the schedule to give me more time to work on the season finale. Alas, I’ve only just...
-
39 - Troll
Turns out there really is a conspiracy. They really are out to get you. They know where you live. And they’re coming for you. Traditionally, you have to be dead to be a ghost. But today we have new types of ghoul. They’re not supernatural, they’re not paranormal, they’re people who share the same...
-
38 - What We Leave Behind
It’s a family heirloom. Her sister doesn’t deserve it. So she’s keeping it for herself. And it doesn’t matter what the voices say… Ghosts come most often when we’re vulnerable, and there are few times when we’re more vulnerable to the supernatural than when we’re in mourning. When we’re...
-
37 - Travel Safely
When you’re getting ready to go to the airport, the last thing you need is an unexpected knock at the door. And a stranger who refuses to leave. There’s probably never really a good time to come face-to-face with the supernatural, but there are definitely worse times than others. This is a rare...
-
36 - Remember This
Never upset a man with a great memory. You’ll never forget what happens next. This unforgettable episode of the podcast is another tale from the weird section of the archive. And it’s one that raises all sorts of questions about time. Is it all laid out before us? Can we change our fate? Or is...
-
The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar by Edgar Allan Poe (Bonus 9)
“We had now some discussion as to the propriety and feasibility of awakening him; but we had little difficulty in agreeing that no good purpose would be served by so doing. It was evident that, so far, death (or what is usually termed death) had been arrested by the mesmeric process…” This…
more -
35 - How I Ruined Christmas
It’s the season of good will. Everyone’s supposed to get along. And not get into arguments. Or settle old scores… Revenge is a dish best served sweet in this year’s ghost story for Christmas. There is something wonderful about the festive season, the way it helps us to renew connections with the...
-
34 - Clean Me
A crime has been committed. A guilty man has been identified. But will the punishment fit the crime? Many a ghost story revolves around acts of injustice. An act of evil is committed, and then a terrifying, chilling act of supernatural vengeance is enacted to right it. But justice is a slippery...
-
33 - Roadkill
It’s a section of road that’s lethal to the local wildlife. Not the sort of place where you’d want to find yourself stranded, and alone. Welcome to season 4 of this ghost story podcast, and prepare yourself for a chilling walk into the woods… Our first new supernatural case may be modern in terms...
-
New Nightmares Are Coming...
Nightmares can come true. Discover 8 new supernatural tales in season 4 of the New Ghost Stories Podcast. Where ordinary lives are overturned by extraordinary events. And things will never be normal again.
-
Mrs Amworth by E.F. Benson (Bonus 8)
"Yes, you did well to awake," he said. "That warning came from your subconscious self, which never wholly slumbers, and cried out to you of deadly danger. For two reasons, then, you must help me: one to save others, the second to save yourself." While M.R. James may lay claim to being the most...
-
Man-Size in Marble by Edith Nesbit (Bonus 7)
"They do say, as on All Saints' Eve them two bodies sits up on their slabs, and gets off of them, and then walks down the aisle, in their marble" Many old ghost stories have the reputation of being cosy. Stories to tell around the fireside to provide listeners with a pleasant terror. One of the...
-
32 - Vandals part 2
It’s not her battle, but it doesn’t matter. A score needs to be settled. And the only way to get her life back is to fight. - One of the many things that fascinates me about these real-life horror stories is how people come to live with what has happened to them. Regardless of how chilling or...
-
31 - Vandals part 1
Life is fragile. No matter how strong your career, your connections, the roof over your head. It only takes one vandal to tear it all down. We’re bringing season three of this supernatural podcast home with an epic two-part horror story. A tale in which speaking truth and standing up for yourself...
-
30 - No Good Deed
A ghost who cleans up after you isn’t so bad. But one that goes through your wife’s underwear, that’s a step too far... If your home is haunted, are you ever truly alone? If you share your living space with a spirit, what happens to your privacy? What can ghosts see? Supernatural stories often...
-
29 - Weeds
It was a beautiful garden, except for the weeds. Strange black stems, with red flowers. And a deadly aroma. Rather than a haunting, this is another frightening case from the weird section of my paranormal archive. There’s a long tradition of scary plants in horror. They’re something we can’t...
-
28 - The Damp
He needs to prove he can be a responsible parent. Provide a good home for his family. If he could only do something about the damp… Case no 288 is amongst the most upsetting of the stories that have featured on this real life horror podcast to date. We’ve had real supernatural cases before where...
-
27 - The Accident
Run off the road. Forced to find help. He sees an old farmhouse in the distance. And that’s where the nightmare really begins. Case no. 202 is a real haunted house story. A disturbing account of one man’s ill-fated trip into the British countryside, and the unexpected horror he uncovers there.…
more -
26 - Kept Overnight
It was a routine operation. She didn’t think she’d have to stay overnight. With strange sounds on the ward. And something hiding behind the curtain. This was meant to be one of the Shorts series, but this hospital-based horror story has ended up being a much longer supernatural tale than I...
-
The Body Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson (BONUS #6)
“… When subjects were scarce the pair would drive far into the country in Macfarlane's gig, visit and desecrate some lonely graveyard, and return before dawn with their booty to the door of the dissecting-room.” This time for our New Year’s bonus classic ghost story, I’m reading Robert Louis...
-
25 - The Self-Isolated Christmas
No presents. No dinner. No company. He thought covid was the worst thing that could happen at Christmas. He was wrong. This year’s chilling ghost story for Christmas comes from our very recent history. A troubling period that still haunts us, even though we’re keen to try and put it behind us.…
more -
24 - Master of Spiders
He thought he knew more about spiders than anyone else. But there was one secret he wished he'd never learned. Case 223 is one of the most bizarre tales in my ghost story archive - more like something out of the realms of weird fiction when compared to my usual paranormal accounts. This could be…
more -
23 - Opening Doors
They broke in. They made it their home. And then the building fought back. Season three of our supernatural podcast begins with a scary story from the 1980s. It’s about squatters, people who believed in a different way of life. Not everyone will agree with their actions or their politics. What I...
-
Coming soon on the New Ghost Stories Podcast
We're back for full episodes just in time for Halloween. You can find the New Ghost Stories Podcast on most podcasting platforms: https://linktr.ee/dpnixon If you'd like to support this UK horror podcast, just visit https://www.patreon.com/newghoststories Find more ghost story content on my...
-
Glass Eye (Shorts #3)
It was supposed to be a joke. Something to scare her. Now it’s on the loose. And she doesn’t know when it’s watching. Case 291 is possibly the most bizarre tale in the new ghost stories canon. The paranormal can certainly take all kinds of strange and weird forms. You can find the New Ghost…
more -
The Voice in the Night by William Hope Hodgson (BONUS #5)
“We have spoken together upon that which—which has befallen us. We had thought to go out, without telling anyone of the terror which has come into our—lives. She is with me in believing that tonight’s happenings are under a special ruling, and that it is God’s wish that we should tell to you all...
-
22 - Prince of Foxes part 2
When a predator enters the home, there’s nothing a mother won’t do to protect her cubs. Our chilling extended story concludes with an act of great bravery and an act of horrible violence. It’s astounding what people are capable of when it comes to their survival. But that survival can come at a...
-
21 - Prince of Foxes part 1
She saw him amongst the foxes. She became obsessed by him. And how she could escape her horrible life at home. Season two of the podcast ends on an epic note, with this extended two-part supernatural story. This real account covers more years I think than any other in my archive of modern horror...
-
20 - The Girl on the Bench
She was the girl of his dreams. She went with him into the forest. Nothing was ever the same again. If there was ever a case that proved the saying ‘Be careful what you wish for’... There’s a lot that’s scary about this bizarre and unexplained series of events. But the thing that I’ve always…
more -
19 - The Wife
She was controlling, she was abusive. And even when she was gone, he still couldn’t escape her. If you’ve ever listened to someone who’s escaped an abusive relationship, you’ll hear them describe how the experience casts a shadow. The behaviour and threatening actions of an abusive partner can…
more -
18 - On the Shoulder
It was an accident. He didn't mean to. But the guy wants revenge. It's just a question of when. Case 160 is not one of my more typical supernatural cases. It’s a horror story that doesn’t really have an ending. It just keeps carrying on. And that’s what makes it all the more frightening. If you'd...
-
17 - The Hoarder
She couldn’t cope with things anymore. So she built a barrier. To keep the world out... and imprison herself within. Mental health is a recurring theme in my paranormal cases. It’s an open question as to whether the supernatural sometimes occurs because a fragile state allows us to perceive what…
more -
Number 13 by M.R. James (BONUS #4)
There is no room number 13 in the hotel. At least not during the day. At night, Herr Anderson's room seems smaller, and there is a strange wailing from next door. It was inevitable that I’d do a classic M.R. James story for the podcast eventually. Many people think of Dickens at Christmas, but…
more -
16 - First Christmas On Her Own
Just because it's Grandma's first Christmas without Grandad, it doesn't mean that she's going to be spending it alone. It takes a very long time for me to research and prepare cases, and I’m always reluctant to rush the process. But when a Christmas ghost story came to my attention, I really felt...
-
Down the Back of the Sofa (Shorts #2)
He tried to get the ball back. Now he seemed traumatised. What on earth did he find down there? The supernatural can come in all shapes and sizes. I’ve sometimes been reluctant to publish childhood paranormal cases, as our memories of being young are the most open to distortion. But I was able to...
-
15 - How Long Will This Go On?
Work deadlines. Rows with his wife. Baby crying all night. He could just about handle it. Until he realised he was being watched… This Halloween’s real ghost story is a very modern tale. A haunting true story about someone facing burnout, unable to balance their responsibilities at work and as a...
-
Introducing New Ghost Stories Volume Three
Discover the latest New Ghost Stories. 8 new tales where the sins of the past never stay buried. They always return to haunt the present. Available now in ebook and paperback from Amazon and other retailers. https://amzn.to/3mug7Glhttps://amzn.to/3mug7Gl
-
14 - In a Box
He was so perfect, so well-behaved. But why won’t he talk to his mother? Why will he only talk to his imaginary friend? A warning - this real ghost story cuts deeper than normal. Whatever happened here, it doesn’t really matter if it’s true or not. It’s terrifying and devastating either way. If...
-
Laura by Saki (BONUS #3)
Laura hasn't many days left to live. If she gets reincarnated, what sort of animal will she be? An extra bonus story I recorded for my birthday. Patrons can enjoy an additional story - just visit https://www.patreon.com/newghoststories Short, sharp and cutting, Saki - aka Hector Hugh Munro…
more -
13 - Coming Home
She was only gone 18 months. Why does home feel so different? And why can she hear footsteps in the dark? We begin season two of this ghost story podcast with a different kind of haunted house story. This supernatural tale is about the way we live today. Many of us have privilege to travel, to…
more -
Cat Lady (Shorts #1)
He really wanted that house. When she died, it might’ve just been a coincidence. Her cats didn’t think so… In this short uncanny tale, a universal truth is reinforced once again. Don’t f**k with cats. Find more ghost story content on my Substack - https://newghoststories.substack.com/ If you'd…
more -
The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs (BONUS #2)
"The first man had his three wishes. Yes," was the reply; "I don't know what the first two were, but the third was for death." A special treat to celebrate the first year of the podcast. For our second classic ghost story reading, we have an uncanny classic by W.W. Jacobs. Jacobs mostly wrote...
-
12 - Noisy Neighbour
She could hear it through the walls. She couldn’t hear herself think. And that was just the beginning - it was about to get so much worse. We end the first season of the New Ghost Stories Podcast with a short, sharp shock. This true-life case is another ghost story about modern living conditions....
-
11 - The Storm Walker
A flash of lightning took everything from her. Now she walks through the storms, hoping to find what she lost. Our first Scottish ghost story is an epic gothic tale of love and loss. It’s a real story about two people who have experienced great tragedy, one who is searching for the strength to…
more -
10 - When it Rains...
New job. New car. New penthouse apartment. Everything was awesome. Except for the dripping sound. And the figure in the bathtub. I try not to judge when I’m gathering these paranormal accounts. Even if someone has unappealing views, or worse, has performed horrible acts, my job is not to condemn....
-
Bonus - A reading for The Daily Ghost
I did a reading recently for The Daily Ghost, who writes a ghost story for every day of the year. He's raising money for First Story, a charity that promotes creative writing in schools. In this story, two ex-soldiers go hunting at night for a vicious beast. Find out more at patreon.com/dailyghost
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Discover Britain's lost ghost stories. Author David Paul Nixon has spent over a decade collecting supernatural horror stories that have never been told before. Are these tales of madness, lies, or self-deception? Or could they be the real thing? The only way to find out, is to listen.
We will return for new episodes in the autumn. You can listen to each ghost story in any order, but always reserve your judgement until you've heard all the way to the end.
HOSTED BY
David Nixon
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does New Ghost Stories have?
New Ghost Stories currently has 61 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is New Ghost Stories about?
Discover Britain's lost ghost stories. Author David Paul Nixon has spent over a decade collecting supernatural horror stories that have never been told before. Are these tales of madness, lies, or self-deception? Or could they be the real thing? The only way to find out, is to listen. We will...
How often does New Ghost Stories release new episodes?
New Ghost Stories has 61 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to New Ghost Stories?
You can listen to New Ghost Stories on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts New Ghost Stories?
New Ghost Stories is created and hosted by David Nixon.
URL copied to clipboard!