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About ceayr

A Scot who has discovered peace in a small town he calls Medville on the Côte Vermeille, C.E. Ayr has spent a large part of his life in the West of Scotland and a large part elsewhere. His first job was selling programmes at his local football club and he has since tried 73 other career paths, the longest being in IT, with varying degrees of success. He is somewhat nomadic, fairly irresponsible and, according to his darling daughter, a bit random. So, nobody’s perfect.

Tulip – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on February 11, 2026 by ceayr

Friday Fictioneers is a weekly challenge set by Rochelle Wisoff Fields to write a 100-word story in response to a photo prompt. You can find other stories here. Click here to hear the author read his words: Tulip My friend … Continue reading →

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Robert Burns

Posted on January 25, 2026 by ceayr

January 25th is the birthday of Scotland’s National Bard, the much-loved Robert Burns. So today I pay tribute with some words from Oor Rabbie, who believed that all men were created equal: Then let us pray that come it may,(As … Continue reading →

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The Wheel – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on January 21, 2026 by ceayr

Friday Fictioneers is a weekly challenge set by Rochelle Wisoff Fields to write a 100-word story in response to a photo prompt. You can find other stories here. For technical reasons there’s no reading again today. The Wheel I remember … Continue reading →

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Under the Dome – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on January 14, 2026 by ceayr

Friday Fictioneers is a weekly challenge set by Rochelle Wisoff Fields to write a 100-word story in response to a photo prompt. You can find other stories here. For technical reasons there’s no reading today. Under the Dome We gather … Continue reading →

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The Wee Goat

Posted on December 20, 2025 by ceayr

As a response to Crimson’s Creative Challenge, I wrote this.Click here to hear the writer read his words: The Wee Goat ‘Mum, I can’t find him!’Little Abigail is in a panic, running around the yard searching for her favourite goat.Lionel’s … Continue reading →

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Unicorn Challenge – Xmas Special

Posted on December 4, 2025 by ceayr

Unicorn Challenge – Xmas Special A one-off Seasonal offering from Jenne and The Unicorn, and it’s a Double Challenge! First, write a story, maximum 250 words, based on the above image. Second, send Pingo as a Special Treat Holiday Gift … Continue reading →

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The Window

Posted on December 1, 2025 by ceayr

My contribution to Melissa’s Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge. The Window I love living here on the Côte Vermeille – mild winters, fabulous scenery and it’s France with a Catalan flavour.I’m getting to like her (and hoping she likes me too), … Continue reading →

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Pier Pressure

Posted on November 26, 2025 by ceayr

As a response to Crimson’s Creative Challenge, I wrote this.Click here to hear the writer read his words Pier Pressure ‘You owe us money, pal.’In Scotland, when four strangers address you as ‘pal’, you’re often in trouble.I know I am.I … Continue reading →

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Snowed In

Posted on November 23, 2025 by ceayr

As a response to Crimson’s Creative Challenge, I wrote this.Click here to hear the writer read his words Snowed In We appear to be snowed in.Not surprising, as our little rented cottage is on the edge of Rannoch Moor.Picturesque, but … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found

Posted on November 16, 2025 by ceayr

As a response to Crimson’s Creative Challenge, I wrote this.Click here to hear the writer read his words Lost and Found Life, when you live it to the full, can be short periods of calm, interlaced with a sprinkling of … Continue reading →

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