Episode 1 · 17 min
The Cotton Candy Trap
GentleLeo says there’s no such thing as a spider the size of a wolf. Leo was asleep.
A podcast for kids 4 to 8
Maya& theFog: scary stories for brave kids
Scary stories for brave kids.
Maya is five, and she’s the only one who sees the monsters. Her brother Leo is eight and has never once believed her, mostly because he was asleep.
Maya’s room
Three things happened in here.
Each one is an episode. Tap one to see how it starts.
Season 1 · New every week
Episodes
Maya and the Fog is a scary story podcast for kids 4 to 8. Each episode is a 15–18 minute audio drama with a safe ending.
Episode 2 · 18 min
The Squelching Slime
BraverFloor is lava. Except it wasn’t lava. And it wasn’t a game.
New
Episode 3 · 18 min
The Grumble
BravestLeo says eight-year-olds don’t nap. Leo has never napped in his entire life. Allegedly.
“This one is scary. Not pretend-scary. Actually… scary.”
Meet the cast
Who’s in the fog
Tap a face to meet them, and hear them say hello.
age 5 · the host
Maya
Tells you the story. The only one who sees the monsters, and she always sees them first.
Hi. It’s Maya. Welcome to Maya and the Fog.
Always carrying: Flashlight, clipped to her raincoat
Look closer
What’s hiding in the fog?
Pick a scene, then tap anything that glows. Every voice and sound is from the real episode.
The Brave Kid Club
Made it through?
Make it official.
Leo has already signed it. Under protest.
For grown-ups
Real suspense. Safe endings.
Every monster follows a rule.
Every rule is secretly a house rule.
Ages 4–8 · 15–18 minutes · A safe ending, every time · New every week
“Snacks bring guests.”
“Whatever’s on the floor belongs to the floor.”
“Naps are for the thing inside you.”
FAQ
Questions parents ask
Start with Episode 1. Lights low, not off.
What is Maya and the Fog?
Maya and the Fog is a scary story podcast for kids ages 4 to 8. Each episode is a dramatized bedtime story, about 15 minutes long, told by five-year-old Maya while her eight-year-old brother Leo heckles from beside her. The scares are real, the endings are always safe, and new episodes come out every week.
What age is Maya and the Fog for?
Ages 4 to 8. It’s made for little kids who think the spooky episodes of other kids’ shows aren’t spooky enough. Most scary story podcasts for kids aim at 8 and up; this one is built for the younger end, with a kid cast and short episodes.
Is it too scary for a 4- or 5-year-old?
It is meant to be actually scary, so it depends on your kid. Maya warns listeners out loud before the scary part so they can grab a hand, nothing gory happens, and every episode ends safe. Episode 1, The Cotton Candy Trap, is the gentlest place to start. If you’re unsure, listen together the first time.
Does every episode have a happy ending?
Yes. Every episode ends safe. The monster is beaten by something a kid could do, and the next morning a grown-up finds a clue that it really happened.
How long are the episodes?
About 15 to 18 minutes, sized to fit a bedtime routine.
Where can I listen to Maya and the Fog?
Free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart and most podcast apps. Season 1 is also on YouTube with read-along captions.
What order should we listen in?
Each episode stands on its own, but they get a little braver as they go. Start with Episode 1, The Cotton Candy Trap, then The Squelching Slime, then The Grumble.
Is there a lesson in each story?
Quietly, yes. Every monster follows a rule that mirrors real life: snacks bring guests, whatever’s on the floor belongs to the floor, naps are for the thing inside you. Nobody lectures. The monster does the teaching.
Is it like Goosebumps for younger kids?
It’s in the same spirit, pitched younger. Instead of one narrator reading a book, it’s a full-cast audio drama with a five-year-old storyteller, shorter episodes and safe endings, for kids who aren’t ready for Goosebumps yet.
Who are the characters?
Maya, who is five and the only one who sees the monsters. Leo, her eight-year-old brother, who has never once believed her. Mom, who never sees the monster but always finds the evidence, and Moose, the golden retriever. In Season 1’s second half the fog reaches school, and Maya’s friends join in: Bea, Ashi and Twiggy from kindergarten, Leo’s best friend Lucas, Junie, little Milo, and their teacher Ms. Okafor.