Dark Valley
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.
Episodes
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-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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 podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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 Denman Based on a story by Mark S. Zurek
Henry was played by Richard Denman
Allan was played by Zachary Sherry
Deborah was played by Cecelia Specht
Ruth was played by Kaili Y. Turner
Penny and Victoria were ...
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 was written by Peter DeGiglio, edited by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth D...
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 and Scott were played by Ryan Halsaver
Courtney was played by Brianna Eckhardt
...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
Morgan was played by Eva Ding
Jamie was played by Elizabeth Ann Ri...
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 podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreeme...
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 played by Rachel Faison
Jenna was played by Cara Picone
Mr. Hoffma...
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.
This episode was written by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth De...
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 by Elsbeth Denman
Oscar was played by Victor Almanzar
Maggie was pl...
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 was written and directed by Mark Zurek
Captain Clark was played by Peter DeGi...
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 episode was written by Mark Zurek.
It was directed by Elsbeth Denm...
Hotel Merit
Content Warning car 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 episode was written by Mark Zurek
It was directed by Mark Zurek
Sam was...
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, Madeline Denman and Michael Bowman.
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