<h1>Episode Notes</h1>
<p><em>Content Warning</em>: Forced family separation, parental loss, scratchy sci- fi effects</p>
<p>Episode 10: The Grace Hypothesis</p>
<p><strong>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.</strong></p>
<p>This episode was written by Peter DeGiglio, edited by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth Denman</p>
<p>Astrid was played by Mia Christo</p>
<p>Hal was played by Jim Yue</p>
<p>Claire was played by Teresa Hui</p>
<p>The State Agent was played by Peter DeGiglio</p>
<p>The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek</p>
<p>Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman</p>
<p>This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.</p>
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<p>"Chalk My Cue" is by Peter J. Schmidt</p>
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