* This episode ends on a note of danger and suspense. If your child does not enjoy suspense they may prefer to listen to Parts I and II together.

Eliza is bored—the kind of deep, skin-crawling boredom that makes the whole world feel grey. But when a walk through Portland’s Washington Park leads her to a forgotten rose garden and a mysterious old mirror, everything changes. Pulled into a strange, mirrored world full of odd creatures and creeping shadows, Eliza must find her way home—and uncover the secret of a magic that feeds on boredom itself.

A magical adventure about curiosity, courage, and seeing the world with new eyes. Perfect for kids who love mysterious worlds, enchanted objects, and brave heroes!

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Maked Up Stories is a daily children’s bedtime stories podcast. Perfect for your bedtime routine, your commute, or for some high quality screen-free entertainment at home. Our interactive format will ignite your imagination. Rich vocabulary with plenty of context clues supports your child’s language development.

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Check out our sister podcast Maked Up Clubhouse, where all the storytellers are kids! https://open.spotify.com/show/1DJIjGsPGXvUi4Qmcima0K?si=8cb76c3e21b248d0

Love our intro and outro music? We do do! The song is Hishtadlus by Batya Levine and you can find more of her work on Spotify.