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Once Upon a Scare

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.

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The Howling Secret

Once Upon a Scare ·

2025/10/27

🌕 Once Upon a Scare — Spooky Stories for Brave KidsWelcome 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

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00:10:30

The Curse of the Odd Labubu

Once Upon a Scare ·

2025/09/15

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.

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00:10:56

Trina Omaira – The Apure River Tamer

Once Upon a Scare ·

2025/09/01

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

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00:06:04

The Music

Once Upon a Scare ·

2025/08/25

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

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00:05:28

The Beautiful Stranger of the Coronado Hotel

Once Upon a Scare ·

2025/08/18

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

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00:05:40

Clink Clink: The Rattle Bag Monster

Once Upon a Scare ·

2025/08/12

By Mia YeslandWhen 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.

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00:05:55

The Ghost Who Wanted Pizza

Once Upon a Scare ·

2025/08/04

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!

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00:07:06

Max and the Three Gems

Once Upon a Scare ·

2025/07/27

By Mia YeslandA forgotten village. A dark legend. And one very brave little dog. 🐾✨In this spooky (but kid-friendly!) episode, Max the adventurous dachshund sets off to stop the return of the Demon King — a shadowy creature buried long ago beneath a cursed village. To keep the darkness sealed forever, Max must find three powerful magical gems: Courage, Wisdom, and Kindness. Along the way, he meets quirky forest squirrels, faces creepy whispers, and proves that even the smallest hero can save the

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00:07:42

The Duck’s Throne

Once Upon a Scare ·

2025/07/21

🦆✨ The Duck’s ThroneWhen Ed feeds a mysterious duck at the park—despite his mom's warning—he’s whisked away to a magical jungle ruled by a golden duck on a throne! To return home, Ed must face three wild trials, including a marshmallow maze, telling a duck joke, and answering a riddle that could change everything. Will he pass the tests… or be stuck in the duck realm forever?🎧 A fun and spooky jungle adventure perfect for ages 8–13—only on Once Upon a Scare.

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