Once Upon a Scare

Mia Yesland

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Stories for Kids
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Spooky stories for brave little dreamers. Snuggle up and get ready for Once Upon a Scare — a spooky (but not too spooky) bedtime podcast full of ghostly giggles, magical mysteries, and silly shivers! Each episode brings a new story designed just for kids who love a little fright before night. Perfect for ages 5–12 and anyone who dares to dream in the dark.

11/17/2025

Ep. #2. The Full Moon at School

In this thrilling second episode of Once Upon a Scare, Lucy and Charlie return to school… but something feels different. Their senses are sharper, their bodies are buzzing with strange energy, and even their dog Churro knows something is wrong. The full moon is only hours away, and their secret is getting harder to hide. When a mysterious Shadow appears in the hallway — stretching like smoke and watching their every move — the twins realize they aren’t just dealing with new powers… they might be being followed. Things go from bad to worse during the school camping trip. Scary stories, crackling campfires, rustling trees, and the glowing full moon make it nearly impossible for Lucy and Charlie to stay in control. Every sound feels too loud. Every shadow looks too real. And somewhere deep in the forest… something howls back. Will the twins keep their werewolf side hidden from their classmates? Can they survive a full moon in the woods? And what is that shadow that keeps appearing? Find out in this suspenseful, funny, and magical adventure — packed with mystery, midnight danger, and the strength it takes to stay human when your inner wolf wants out. Stay tuned until the end for Mia’s special message… and a hint of the spooky secrets coming in Episode 3!

18 min
10/27/2025

The Howling Secret

🌕 Once Upon a Scare — Spooky Stories for Brave Kids Welcome back, brave listeners! In this brand-new season of Once Upon a Scare, Mia takes us on a mysterious, howling adventure to a rainy little town where nothing is as ordinary as it seems. Lucy and Charlie are just two regular twins living on Hollow Creek Lane — until strange things start happening. They can smell cookies that haven’t even baked yet… hear whispers from streets away… and on one stormy night, everything changes. 🌧️🐾 With their loyal pup Churro by their side, the twins uncover a chilling family secret that’s been hidden for generations. What begins as a spooky mystery soon turns into a full-moon transformation — complete with claws, fur, glowing eyes, and a whole lot of laughter. But being a werewolf isn’t all howls and midnight runs… it’s about courage, family, and learning how to be brave — even when your paws are shaking. 👀 Are Lucy and Charlie ready to handle the moonlight magic that runs in their blood?Tune in to find out — because once the howling begins… there’s no turning back. 🎙️ Episode Theme: Family secrets, bravery, and the magic of transformation🐺 Next episode: The Full Moon at School

15 min
09/15/2025

The Curse of the Odd Labubu

On the foggy coast of Kingston, Mila loves collecting strange little creatures called Labubus. Her brother Kaiban thinks they’re just toys—until one begins to move on its own. Dark blue, red-stained, and always grinning, this Labubu whispers in the night and waits in the shadows. But Cocoa isn’t just a toy. It’s a trap… and part of an ancient witch’s curse. Listen if you dare to the chilling season finale of Once Upon a Scare! Beware the Odd Labubu—because once it chooses you, there’s no escape.

11 min
09/01/2025

Trina Omaira – The Apure River Tamer

Legend says that deep in Venezuela, the Apure River roars—a wild branch of the Orinoco, swollen with rain, swirling with whirlpools, sharp-toothed piranhas, and caimans with jaws strong enough to snap a tree in half. Even the bravest men feared to cross it. But in 1932, in the town of San Fernando, a girl only ten years old accepted a challenge no one believed possible: to swim across the furious river and survive. Her name was Trina Omaira Salerno—and her story became a legend. With her father following nervously in a canoe, Trina plunged into the raging waters. She fought the twisting current, slipped past the dreaded piranhas, and outpaced the snapping jaws of caimans. For half an hour she battled the river, while the whole town stood on the banks, holding its breath. And when at last she pulled herself onto the far shore—soaked, trembling, but alive—the people of San Fernando erupted in cheers that rose louder than the river’s roar. 👻 Gather close, because tonight on Once Upon a Scare, we tell the incredible legend of Trina Omaira—the child who tamed the river.

11 min
08/25/2025

The Music

Tinslee loved music more than anything—his piano, his guitar, even humming little tunes before bed. But when his mom asked him to take the laundry down to the basement, he discovered something waiting in the dark… glowing eyes, a haunted melody, and a secret that pulled him deeper into the shadows. Some say the music still plays in that house on quiet nights. But is it Tinslee… or the monster he awakened? Grab a blanket, turn off the lights, and get ready—because this story might just follow you after the last note fades.

6 min
08/18/2025

The Beautiful Stranger of the Coronado Hotel

Step inside the grand halls of the famous Hotel del Coronado, where history and mystery walk side by side. In this episode of Once Upon a Scare, Mia tells the true story of Kate Morgan, a young woman who checked in back in 1892… but never checked out. Was her passing truly a sad accident, or is there more to the mystery? Guests and staff have reported flickering lights, moving belongings, and even the soft footsteps of a woman in a long, old-fashioned dress gazing out at the sea. Join us as we uncover the legend of The Beautiful Stranger of the Coronado Hotel—a ghostly guest who may still be waiting for someone who never came.

5 min
08/12/2025

Clink Clink: The Rattle Bag Monster

By Mia Yesland When Milo’s sister’s belongings mysteriously vanish, he follows a strange metallic sound into their old, forbidden attic. What he finds is more terrifying than any video game—bags made of bones, a monster with six glowing eyes, and a race to escape before becoming its next victim. Good thing Samantha is ready for a daring rescue… even if she can’t resist teasing her little brother along the way.

6 min
08/04/2025

The Ghost Who Wanted Pizza

Lucas, Henry, and Norman are on a mission to feed a ghost… but not just any pizza will do. This ghost craves the weirdest, grossest toppings you’ve ever heard of — and the boys are determined to make the spookiest pie ever. Will their recipe be a hit, or will they get haunted for messing up the order? Find out in this silly and slimy adventure from Once Upon a Scare!

6 min

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Spooky stories for brave little dreamers. Snuggle up and get ready for Once Upon a Scare — a spooky (but not too spooky) bedtime podcast full of ghostly giggles, magical mysteries, and silly shivers! Each episode brings a new story designed just for kids who love a little fright before night. Perfect for ages 5–12 and anyone who dares to dream in the dark.

Creator

Mia Yesland
Years Active

2K
Episodes

14
Rating

Clean
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