This is so exciting! I'll be speaking for The Last Tuesday Society next year, all about my research mapping true paranormal accounts across MK, and what I've learned from the project so far. it's online, on January 19th at 8pm. Do come! #UncannyCommunity thelasttuesdaysociety.org/event/buildi...

Meet @stephlay.bsky.social the woman behind Milton Keynes City of Secrets project, one of the Into the Fog elves assisting Peter Laws to make his wonderful podcast and YouTube series. Steph is also a good friend of Weird in the Wade who you heard on the latest episode 1/2

Hey #UncannyCommunity - you know the awesome theme tune to the recent Cold Cases series? I just had a lovely note from Katherine to say she’s releasing it as a full single next Friday :D Here’s the link to pre-save it… how cool?! kpriddy.lnk.to/secrets

Secrets Still Remain

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I still can't believe I get to do cool things like this! I thoroughly enjoying chatting to Craig and Andy - we covered my haunted MK project, secret tunnels, premonitions, the uncanny valley and how we make meaning from the things we can't explain. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAKI... #UncannyCommunity

The dark secrets of Milton Keynes (Modern Folklore for a New City) | Wyrd Wessex

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It’s so good to see this in the world again - thank-you so much to @fiveminutelit.bsky.social for featuring my story. And just to say, my sister is now doing fine - but this was one of those moments when the world feels like it’s falling in, and hope feels precious x

Five Minutes@fiveminutelit.bsky.social · 4mo ago

"Not a Prayer" by @stephlay.bsky.social, in case you missed it. Steph is an English writer, psychology researcher and aspiring parapsychologist. Previously published at Five Minutes and MKLitFest, she shares her eerie stories at cityofsecrets.blog.

Hey MK and nearby folks! I'll be speaking at the Midsummer Festival on June 21st, talking about my City of Secrets project and the haunting stories I'm collecting. I'm on at 5pm, but come for the day, it's going to be awesome :D www.midsummer-festival.co.uk/whats-on#Sto... #UncannyCommunity

There's a new eerie true story over on my City of Secrets blog - a moment by the balancing lakes in Wolverton Mill that's stayed with Tom for years. Come and meet a figure made of mist ... cityofsecrets.blog/2026/05/25/a... #UncannyCommunity

A Figure Made of Mist, Wolverton Mill

Tonight’s story reached me through a particularly delightful connection – last year, I was honoured to be a guest on Rob Kirkup’s wonderful How Haunted? podcast, talking about this project an…

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Doing anything on Sunday? Nope? Come to this @mklitfest.bsky.social event and listen to a few of us share our stories of the city! 6:30pm, online or in person - and it’s free :D www.tickettailor.com/events/milto...

Book a Ticket – Voices of Milton Keynes – Arts Central Studios, 20 Burners Lanes, Kiln Farm

Voices of Milton Keynes – Arts Central Studios, 20 Burners Lanes, Kiln Farm, Sun 26 Apr 2026 - The Raising Voices Project is curating writing inspired by places in Milton Keynes to present in our onli...

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I’m so happy to have my very short horror story included in this collection - and highly commended too! Thank-you so much @mklitfest.bsky.social - who knew a bloodthirsty tree would go down so well!

Anyone else in the UK feeling like you're living in Silent Hill? Yes, there's been a lot of mist and fog about. Spooky weather. So I thought I'd share a couple of fog pictures. The first is at the White Horse at Uffington the second Biggleswade. And talking of fog check out a link below 1/2

It was such an amazing experience to be part of this: thank-you so much to Nat for the invitation! It was so good to celebrate women in the paranormal, to talk about the patterns I'm seeing across both witnesses and entities in MK, and to share my favourite "white lady" haunting :D #UncannyCommunity

Nat Doig@weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Meet the fantastic "paranormal women" I have as guests on today's episode of Weird in the Wade! Evelyn Hollow, @deborahhyde.bsky.social @bbmiiler.bsky.social and @stephlay.bsky.social Listen on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts now! www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

I get asked to be part in the coolest things! You know I love a haunted pub? I've been invited to be part of an ambitious project trying to find the spookiest one in Milton Keynes! I'll be posting about it all. Can't wait to see what we find! #UncannyCommunity cityofsecrets.blog/2026/02/20/r...

Raising a Glass to the Unseen, Across the Grid

When you say “haunted pub”, most people think of a spooky old half-timbered building dating back centuries, and stories of dark misdeeds whispered long after closing time. There’s something about t…

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This one was so much fun to do - it’s always a delight to chat to Rob, and it was great to take a detailed look at the history and haunting of this lovely old building - enjoy! #UncannyCommunity

How Haunted? Podcast@howhauntedpod.bsky.social · 8mo ago

👻NEW EPISODE👻 Hear me tell you all about one of Milton Keynes' creepiest places, and then I am joined by @stephlay.bsky.social to tell us stories she's captured from those who experienced the inexplicable within the walls of York House.

Hey spooky people! If you enjoyed the film “The Crow” as much as I did, I’d love you to take a listen to this - I had a blast talking to Sean and Sarah about it at length :D Never thought I’d do anything like this, but it’s was so cool :) shows.acast.com/66d2fd0dc507...

The Crow (1994) with Dr Steph Lay and co-host Sarah | Review It Yourself

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It’s a really great question - and so interesting to hear how we’ve all tackled our answers to it: where’s the dividing line? How do you measure this? Are Southern ghosts spookier, or does the North come in creepier? You’ll have to listen to find out! #UncannyCommunity

How Haunted? Podcast@howhauntedpod.bsky.social · 9mo ago

👻NEW EPISODE 👻 Is the north or south of England more haunted? What do I think? With contributions from Diane Chambers, @stephlay.bsky.social, @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social, @weirdinthewade.bsky.social, @icysedgwick.bsky.social, @weird-wiltshire.bsky.social, Paratalk Podcast and Rob from Dead Air 👻

It was so good to chat to Noah for this episode of his Real Hauntings podcast - we went over some of the spookier stories I've collected so far, and also which one has come closest to truly frightening me... open.spotify.com/episode/2G8J... #UncannyCommunity

Milton Keynes Water Pump Ghost!

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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...

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?!

How Haunted? Podcast@howhauntedpod.bsky.social · 10mo ago

👻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

Why not send 2025 on its way in style with this wonderful collection of spookiness? :)

How Haunted? Podcast@howhauntedpod.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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 👻

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…

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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.

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Nat Doig@weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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-...

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 :)

Nat Doig@weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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-...

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

How Haunted? Podcast@howhauntedpod.bsky.social · 10mo ago

🎅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 👻

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

How Haunted? Podcast@howhauntedpod.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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

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…

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@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!

"There's a lot of death on this street" I'm picturing Evelyn striding down the road intoning this at midnight... #uncanny

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

I was lucky enough to be in the audience when this bit was recorded - it was so cool! #uncanny