Once Upon A Scare

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.

The Growl Under the Bed
Henry and Lucas are two brothers stuck inside on a stormy October night. But when they hear a strange growl coming from under the bed, things get spooky—fast. Is it just the wind? A hungry tummy? Or... a real monster?

With creepy sounds, flickering flashlights, and one brave (and sarcastic) big brother, this story has a spooky twist you won’t see coming.
Turns out, not all monsters want to scare you—some just want cookies and a game of Uno.

Get ready to meet Norman… the softest, sniffliest, snack-sharing monster you never knew you needed.

Will you dare look under your bed?

In a foggy village near a dark forest, brave little Lily doesn’t believe in scary bedtime stories—especially the one about the Midnight Goat, a creepy creature that hunts kids at midnight. But when she sneaks into the woods one night, she finds out some legends… are real.
Jingle… jingle…
If you hear the bell—run.