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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 20 MIN

Audio: "Factory Reset"

from SILVER CORD STORIES · host Bob D. Smiley

Welcome back to the Silver Cord Stories Podcast.Every few weeks, I’m recording and releasing an audio version of one of my original stories. “Factory Reset” came out early last year, but since my readership has grown 750% since then (thank you!) it seemed worthy of being re-released this week and now recorded for all to hear!As promised, some TBA talented friends will soon be reading their own favorite Silver Cord Stories in the weeks to come. So stay tuned — and thanks for listening.THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY:Some of the best story ideas come from just asking, “What if…” In this case, my old cell phone had been warning me over and over that it was dangerously low on storage. As a writer, rather than fix the problem, instead I asked, “What if someone received a notification that their brain was running out of room and a tech company offered to clear up some space? What’s the worst (and best?) that could happen?” With that, I was off to the races.For access to all my stories, subscribe for free at silvercordstories.com.And buy THE SILVER CORD, now on sale:The Silver Cord on AmazonThe Silver Cord on Barnes & NobleThe Silver Cord on Bookshop.orgThanks for listening to SILVER CORD STORIES. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to SILVER CORD STORIES at www.silvercordstories.com/subscribe

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