Hey stranger,

This is Lucy Bellwood and you’ve reached the end of the line for The Right Number, an experimental voicemail box which is going into hibernation for the next couple months.

Greetings, Hero:

This is Lucy Bellwood and you’re on a journey with The Right Number, a friendly voicemail box that’s got your back when the orcs draw near.

Psst, hey kid!

This is Lucy Bellwood and you’re in cahoots with The Right Number, a friendly voicemail box that will keep your secrets, no matter the cost.

Hello Caller,

This is Lucy Bellwood sending you the latest prompt from The Right Number, a friendly voicemail box that won’t replace your therapist, but might offer a nice reprieve when the days are short and dark and things are feeling bleak.

Hello Caller,

This is Lucy Bellwood sending you the latest prompt from The Right Number, a secular confessional phone line that is currently open for all your void-screaming Election Week needs.

Hello Caller,

This is Lucy Bellwood sending you the latest prompt for The Right Number, a friendly, experimental phone line that will be here for the next two weeks, and the two weeks after that, and the two weeks after that. This process is ongoing, no matter what happens on November 3rd.

Hello Caller,

I’m Lucy Bellwood, and you’re receiving this email because you expressed an interest in The Right Number, a friendly, experimental phone line.

Hello from a backyard full of birds,

I’m Lucy Bellwood, and you’re receiving this email because you expressed an interest in The Right Number, a friendly, experimental phone line.

Good morning,

I’m Lucy Bellwood, and you’re receiving this email because you expressed an interest in The Right Number, a friendly voicemail box with a fancy new website.

Hello, brave cadre of participants!

There’s currently 25 of you signed up to receive emails about this experiment. I like that number. It’s the size of a solid book tour event—small enough that you can really get to know the faces of your fellow attendees, large enough to feel cozy when bundled into a small shop lined with shelves.

I’m Lucy Bellwood, and you’re receiving this email because you expressed an interest in , a gentle, noncommercial space where your only job is to be yourself.

The Right Number is a gentle, noncommercial space where your only job is to be yourself. Upon dialing 503-673-6267 you’ll be connected to a voicemail box and given a brief prompt. You have three minutes to answer however you’d like.

The Right Number is also an experiment. Future prompts may take different forms or branch out into other types of media. Things could change at any time. That’s life for you.