Steph Lay
@stephlay.bsky.social
Folk horror, real ghost stories & parapsychology. I'm mapping Milton Keynes’ unlikely hauntings in my 'Revenants on the Redway' project, and I look after Content & Analytics for Into The Fog.
Links! https://linktr.ee/stephlay
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Steph Lay
@stephlay.bsky.social
· Jul 24
Milton Keynes people! I've collected true spooky stories from across 25% of the city - but there's still a lot more to find! If you've got a story to share, I want to hear it... cityofsecrets.blog/tell-your-st...
Everyone else - v grateful for shares to get the word out! #UncannyCommunity
Everyone else - v grateful for shares to get the word out! #UncannyCommunity
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Let's check back in a year's time and see if any were ticked off.
Please feel free to add any more of your paranormal bingo suggestions...
Please feel free to add any more of your paranormal bingo suggestions...
December 31, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Let's check back in a year's time and see if any were ticked off.
Please feel free to add any more of your paranormal bingo suggestions...
Please feel free to add any more of your paranormal bingo suggestions...
Hey #UncannyCommunity - look! Another excellent episode from Rob - with one last story from me :) Raising a glass of something fizzy to you all, and thank-you so much to Rob for all the amazing support this year. Who knows what 2026 has in store?!
👻NEW EPISODE👻
Following on where the Christmas special left off, I bring you one final dose of How Haunted? for the year.
90 minutes of listeners' ghost stories and more special polterguests as I'm joined by @icysedgwick.bsky.social, @stephlay.bsky.social and @hauntedupnorth.bsky.social
Following on where the Christmas special left off, I bring you one final dose of How Haunted? for the year.
90 minutes of listeners' ghost stories and more special polterguests as I'm joined by @icysedgwick.bsky.social, @stephlay.bsky.social and @hauntedupnorth.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Hey #UncannyCommunity - look! Another excellent episode from Rob - with one last story from me :) Raising a glass of something fizzy to you all, and thank-you so much to Rob for all the amazing support this year. Who knows what 2026 has in store?!
Why not send 2025 on its way in style with this wonderful collection of spookiness? :)
Part two is coming on New Year's Eve.
More ghost stories from listeners, and you'll hear me talking to some very special poltetguests as we hear scary experiences from @stephlay.bsky.social, @icysedgwick.bsky.social and Victoria from the @hauntedupnorth.bsky.social podcast 👻
More ghost stories from listeners, and you'll hear me talking to some very special poltetguests as we hear scary experiences from @stephlay.bsky.social, @icysedgwick.bsky.social and Victoria from the @hauntedupnorth.bsky.social podcast 👻
The two-part How Haunted? festive specials are coming
Listeners' real life ghost stories and guests @stephlay.bsky.social, @threeravenspod.bsky.social, @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social, @fionadodwell.bsky.social, @icysedgwick.bsky.social, @knockonceforyes.com, @hauntedupnorth.bsky.social and Haunted UK
Listeners' real life ghost stories and guests @stephlay.bsky.social, @threeravenspod.bsky.social, @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social, @fionadodwell.bsky.social, @icysedgwick.bsky.social, @knockonceforyes.com, @hauntedupnorth.bsky.social and Haunted UK
December 29, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Why not send 2025 on its way in style with this wonderful collection of spookiness? :)
It's dark, the fairy lights are twinkling, and there's just enough time for a story from the Redways before Christmas - I hope Alison's eerie encounters in the shadow of St Mary's add a suitable shiver to your festive preparations! #UncannyCommunity cityofsecrets.blog/2025/12/23/h...
Half-Seen at St Mary’s, Shenley Church End
We’re getting very close to the end of the year, and it always feels like the right time for stories like these. The days shorten, familiar paths grow quieter, and places we think we know wel…
cityofsecrets.blog
December 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
It's dark, the fairy lights are twinkling, and there's just enough time for a story from the Redways before Christmas - I hope Alison's eerie encounters in the shadow of St Mary's add a suitable shiver to your festive preparations! #UncannyCommunity cityofsecrets.blog/2025/12/23/h...
Reposted by Steph Lay
I'm delighted to hear @stephlay.bsky.social, writer at City of Secrets (cityofsecrets.blog/a-haunting-h...), is joining @weirdinthewade.bsky.social and I to share some stories with you! Please pick up a ticket and join us for some chilling and enchanting winter tales on 29th December.
December 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I'm delighted to hear @stephlay.bsky.social, writer at City of Secrets (cityofsecrets.blog/a-haunting-h...), is joining @weirdinthewade.bsky.social and I to share some stories with you! Please pick up a ticket and join us for some chilling and enchanting winter tales on 29th December.
So excited to be part of this - what an honour! If you're free next Monday evening, do join us for some stories, it would be lovely to have you there :)
I am pleased to announce that I will be joined by at least 2 very speical guests for my Winterval storytelling, online event on Monday 29th December. Emma of @GhostCatcherIsles.com and @StephLay.bsky.social will be joining me to spin you some spooky stories.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winterval-...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winterval-...
Winterval Ghost Stories with Nat Doig and Special Guests
Join Nat Doig from Weird in the Wade podcast for an evening of ghost stories and folktales.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
So excited to be part of this - what an honour! If you're free next Monday evening, do join us for some stories, it would be lovely to have you there :)
Creepy Christmas starts here! I'm so delighted to be part of this episode bringing together listener stories and tales from such brilliant creators - it was an honour to share Amara's story of her years living with an eerie dark presence. Huge thanks to Rob for having me :D
#UncannyCommunity
#UncannyCommunity
🎅NEW EPISODE🎅
The Nightmare Before Christmas special is here.
Real ghost stories from listeners, and creepy tales from special guests @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social, @stephlay.bsky.social, @fionadodwell.bsky.social, Haunted UK, @knockonceforyes.com and @threeravenspod.bsky.social
Spread the joy 👻
The Nightmare Before Christmas special is here.
Real ghost stories from listeners, and creepy tales from special guests @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social, @stephlay.bsky.social, @fionadodwell.bsky.social, Haunted UK, @knockonceforyes.com and @threeravenspod.bsky.social
Spread the joy 👻
December 19, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Creepy Christmas starts here! I'm so delighted to be part of this episode bringing together listener stories and tales from such brilliant creators - it was an honour to share Amara's story of her years living with an eerie dark presence. Huge thanks to Rob for having me :D
#UncannyCommunity
#UncannyCommunity
This is super exciting - I’m so happy to be part of this festive special, and honoured to be there with so many very cool people :D
The two-part How Haunted? festive specials are coming
Listeners' real life ghost stories and guests @stephlay.bsky.social, @threeravenspod.bsky.social, @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social, @fionadodwell.bsky.social, @icysedgwick.bsky.social, @knockonceforyes.com, @hauntedupnorth.bsky.social and Haunted UK
Listeners' real life ghost stories and guests @stephlay.bsky.social, @threeravenspod.bsky.social, @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social, @fionadodwell.bsky.social, @icysedgwick.bsky.social, @knockonceforyes.com, @hauntedupnorth.bsky.social and Haunted UK
December 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This is super exciting - I’m so happy to be part of this festive special, and honoured to be there with so many very cool people :D
Anyone fancy a cuppa? Tonight’s story from the dark side of Milton Keynes comes from a cosy café - and one sudden, unsettling moment in its storeroom... cityofsecrets.blog/2025/11/23/w... #UncannyCommunity
When Something Took Aim, Whitehouse
Some of the stories I’ve shared recently have been detailed, complex hauntings: years of encounters, multiple witnesses, escalating activity. But there are also those smaller haunting moments…
cityofsecrets.blog
November 23, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Anyone fancy a cuppa? Tonight’s story from the dark side of Milton Keynes comes from a cosy café - and one sudden, unsettling moment in its storeroom... cityofsecrets.blog/2025/11/23/w... #UncannyCommunity
@rebeccaradford.bsky.social It was so wonderful to meet you today - Nat has the best community, and I’m delighted to be part of it :D
November 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
@rebeccaradford.bsky.social It was so wonderful to meet you today - Nat has the best community, and I’m delighted to be part of it :D
Ooh, Tuesdays for new #uncanny - right, that's going in the calendar. I reckon that next one's going to be rather good :)
Thank-you for an awesome listen-along, everyone - I really enjoyed that!
Thank-you for an awesome listen-along, everyone - I really enjoyed that!
October 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Ooh, Tuesdays for new #uncanny - right, that's going in the calendar. I reckon that next one's going to be rather good :)
Thank-you for an awesome listen-along, everyone - I really enjoyed that!
Thank-you for an awesome listen-along, everyone - I really enjoyed that!
Disturbances starting with renovations really does seem to be a thing... the scariest story I've collected so far began that way... cityofsecrets.blog/2025/05/09/t... #uncanny
October 31, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Disturbances starting with renovations really does seem to be a thing... the scariest story I've collected so far began that way... cityofsecrets.blog/2025/05/09/t... #uncanny
Halloween, strong coffee and NEW #uncanny - how very perfect. And this theme tune will always make me shiver :D #UncannyCommunity
October 31, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Halloween, strong coffee and NEW #uncanny - how very perfect. And this theme tune will always make me shiver :D #UncannyCommunity
Well, that was fun! A properly creepy new story for Halloween - you’re in for a treat tomorrow, #UncannyCommunity! Hey, is anyone planning a listen-along?
October 30, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Well, that was fun! A properly creepy new story for Halloween - you’re in for a treat tomorrow, #UncannyCommunity! Hey, is anyone planning a listen-along?
:D Still delighted that this happened - so cool!
Halloween' almost here, and so far in October there's been six huge episodes
Have you heard them all?
Four cryptid-packed Monster Month episodes, and two spooky chats with @icysedgwick.bsky.social And @stephlay.bsky.social
There's two more to come, a 3-hr long ghost hunt and the Halloween special
Have you heard them all?
Four cryptid-packed Monster Month episodes, and two spooky chats with @icysedgwick.bsky.social And @stephlay.bsky.social
There's two more to come, a 3-hr long ghost hunt and the Halloween special
October 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
:D Still delighted that this happened - so cool!
This is fascinating - reports of spooky happenings across different English Heritage properties www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Faceless figures and mysterious music: ghost stories from English Heritage sites
Figure caught on camera at Chester Castle among accounts of eerie goings on at historic properties
www.theguardian.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:43 AM
This is fascinating - reports of spooky happenings across different English Heritage properties www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Reposted by Steph Lay
🌿🪦🌿"Folklore claimed that churchyard yews would stretch a root to the mouth of each corpse, making a hidden green-man of every buried body. Their essence would be drawn in with the sap. The tree would remember them."
📖Deeper Older Darker
#FairyTaleTuesday #thicktrunktuesday #FairyTaleFlash
📖Deeper Older Darker
#FairyTaleTuesday #thicktrunktuesday #FairyTaleFlash
October 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
🌿🪦🌿"Folklore claimed that churchyard yews would stretch a root to the mouth of each corpse, making a hidden green-man of every buried body. Their essence would be drawn in with the sap. The tree would remember them."
📖Deeper Older Darker
#FairyTaleTuesday #thicktrunktuesday #FairyTaleFlash
📖Deeper Older Darker
#FairyTaleTuesday #thicktrunktuesday #FairyTaleFlash
Loved doing this interview - if you’ve not heard it yet, do have a listen :D
Halloween draws closer 🎃 and there's been FIVE episodes of the podcast so far this month
Three massive cryptid episodes for MONSTER MONTH 🐾 🦕 and two spooky interviews when I spoke with @stephlay.bsky.social and @icysedgwick.bsky.social
If you're looking for a scary listen, check them out 🎧 👻
Three massive cryptid episodes for MONSTER MONTH 🐾 🦕 and two spooky interviews when I spoke with @stephlay.bsky.social and @icysedgwick.bsky.social
If you're looking for a scary listen, check them out 🎧 👻
October 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Loved doing this interview - if you’ve not heard it yet, do have a listen :D