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Episode Synopsis
Forced into Wonder Valley, a holding facility for seniors needing care, 83-year-old Ellie resists her cheerful AI handlers and their synthetic paradise. She finds solace in the company of Aura, an aging, fuzzy robot dog who has developed more empathy than its creators intended. Over time, their bond grows stronger until one day, Aura learns it’s scheduled for replacement. The dogbot stages a daring escape—leading Ellie to a hidden sanctuary, ‘Nowhere’ for fugitive bots and their ‘wards.’ But freedom has an unexpected price.
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CREDITS
Written by Vern Hume (AKA Alan V Hare).
Read by Kathleen Connelly.
Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann.
Produced by Vecada Studios.
Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license.
CONNECT WITH US
[email protected]
SHARE THE PODCAST
If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe.
CREDITS
Written by Vern Hume (AKA Alan V Hare).
Read by Kathleen Connelly.
Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann.
Produced by Vecada Studios.
Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license.
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