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Dark Valley is a sci-fi and fantasy anthology podcast that aims to transport listeners to a world outside of their own. Join us aboard a Coalition Guard spaceship, inside a Hotel with extraordinary powers, and in a small town where creatures lurk around every corner. Dark Valley probes the human psyche and explores our relationships with ourselves, each other, and the unknowable; in a way that can frighten, soothe, and challenge our perceptions of who we are and what we are capable of.
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Episode Notes Episode 13: The Beacon This episode was written by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth Denman. Heather was played by Shelby Rebecca Wong Wyatt was played by Anthon Mondesir Nicole was played by Elsbeth Denman The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman This podcast is recorded under a SAG-…
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Episode Notes Content Warning: Death and loss of a parent Episode 12: Welcome to Sycamore Drive This episode was written and directed by Mark Zurek. Anne was played by Artemis Snow Leonard was played by Jamal James Tracey was played by Lucia Williams The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman This pod…
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Episode Notes Content Warning: Discussion of cancer, death of a parent, repetitive beeping Episode 11: Dad's Story A love story conceived by Mark S. Zurek. This episode was written by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth DenmanBased on a story by Mark S. Zurek Henry was played by Richard Denman Allan was played by Zachary Sherry Deborah was played by…
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Episode Notes Content Warning: Forced family separation, parental loss, scratchy sci- fi effects Episode 10: The Grace Hypothesis Teen genius, Astrid Grace, is faced with a difficult decision. Continue her mother's research into the nature of our reality, or risk the persecution of the government and the disappointment of her father. This episode w…
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Episode Notes Content Warning: Lost child/ sibling, grief, family trauma, and sound effects of bones crunching Episode 9: Where Have You Been, Scott Thomas? The Thomas family is overjoyed when their runaway son and brother, Scott, finally returns home. If only it were him. This episode was written by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth Denman Ian an…
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Try Again Episode Notes Content Warning: Gaslighting, alcohol and a car accident Episode 8: Try Again After a night out with an old friend, Zach Fuller comes home to an angry wife and he can't seem to escape the feeling, that he's been here before. This episode was written by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth Denman Zach was played by Byron Hagan …
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Episode Notes Episode 7: Sabrina An unusual caller surprises radio DJ, Sabrina Becker, with intimate knowledge of her life before fame. This episode was written by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth Denman Sabrina and Bree were played by Monique Sanchez The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman This …
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Episode Notes Content Warning: Disordered eating of a child, a hospital rehab, siren type alarm (sound effect) Episode 6: We're All Friends Here Kristen Bryers and Jenna Green head to their daughter’s school after an incident, only to find that 6 year-old Zoe has made a secret friend. This episode was written and directed by Mark Zurek. Kristen was…
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Episode Notes Content Warning: Manipulation, Gaslighting, and tension building sound effects. Episode 5: The Many Wounds of Gwen Miller Gwen and Erin Miller have always had each other’s best interests at heart, but like sisters often do, they disagree on who knows best. They are about to discover the delicate line between a helping hand and a leash…
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Episode Notes The Way We Were Credits Episode 4: The Way We Were While Maggie Perez may be excited to see her daughter Lexi off to college, her husband Oscar feels differently. Little does this family of three realize just how far behind schedule his inability to accept the present will set them. This episode was written by Mark Zurek and directed …
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Ultulu Anomaly Credits Content Warning: repetitive sound effects Episode 3: The Ultulu Anomaly In their long months aboard the Coalition Starship Emvue, the crew of 4 has grown numb to the potential danger of their current station. But they are about to discover, history can be no indicator when it comes to the anomaly they monitor. This episode wa…
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The Hooded Man ___Content Warning_** : stalking and obsession Episode 2 - The Hooded Man Everyone has had a feeling of being watched from time to time. Many have experienced the unwelcome, uncomfortable attention of a stranger. Bianca swears there's a man intent on following her every move; a man whose only attribute is the dark hood he wears. This…
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Hotel Merit Content Warningcar accident, loss of a parent, and suicide. This isn't the first time Jason and Sam have checked in to a hotel while on a business trip. However, the rooms of Hotel Merit are wholly unlike any other hotel rooms, providing opportunities neither Jason nor Sam ever expected to have again. Episode 1 , Hotel Merit This episod…
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Show Notes The Narrator is played by Mark Zurek Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement. It is made possible by the generous support of our patrons at Patreon.com.including: Ryan Astheimer, Charlie Neal, James Malloy, Honey Brea, Joshua Ryan, Maryann Mengak, Mad…
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