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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

By Mia Yesland

A 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 world.

Can Max defeat the darkness before it's too late?
Find out… on Once Upon a Scare 👻🌫️

🦆✨ The Duck’s Throne

When 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.

The Whistler in the Woods by Mia Yesland.

When Zoe joins her class on a weekend camping trip, she expects s’mores and ghost stories—not a haunted melody in the trees. But when an eerie four-note whistle begins to echo through the forest at night… and a camper goes missing… Zoe discovers a chilling legend that might be true.

Whatever you do… don’t whistle back.

The Fire Keeper 🔥

by Mia Y.

A jungle legend. A stolen fire. A monster who wants it back.

Deep in the heart of the Amazon, beyond the mist and vines, lives a terrifying creature named Babá—the King of Alligators—who guards a secret no one dares steal: the power of fire. When three clever birds discover what he’s hiding, they hatch a daring plan to take the flame and bring it to the world. But stealing from river royalty comes at a cost...

With mysterious caves, glowing frog queens, fiery surprises, and a roar that shakes the jungle, this suspenseful tale will leave young listeners wide-eyed and wondering:
What would you do if a monster laughed… and opened his mouth?

Perfect for brave kids ages 5–12 who love legends, adventure, and just the right amount of spooky.