Category Archives: Sound Bite Fiction

I am C.E. Ayr, a pioneer of a new genre of short story writing.
I call it Sound Bite Fiction.

The stories on this site are short, sparse and to the point, and have all been written in my current home on the Cote d’Azur.
Many of the tales are based in and around the place I call Medville.
Mysterious and enigmatic, served with a splash of humour, nothing here is ever quite what it seems.

Expect the unexpected.
There is always a twist in the tail.
Nearly.

Women are Crazy – Unicorn Challenge

Posted on April 14, 2023 by ceayr

The Unicorn Challenge. A magical new weekly writing opportunity from her – Jenne Gray – and me.Visit her blog every Friday to see the photo prompt, and post your amazing story in her comments section.Or on your own blog, and … Continue reading →

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Woman’s Best Friend

Posted on April 10, 2023 by ceayr

The Carrot Ranch Challenge:In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by “the old lady and the beast”. Click here to hear the author read his words: Woman’s Best Friend When he hears the bells, he knows … Continue reading →

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The Sentinel – Unicorn Challenge

Posted on April 7, 2023 by ceayr

The Unicorn Challenge. A magical new weekly writing opportunity from her – Jenne Gray – and me.Visit her blog every Friday to see the photo prompt, and post your amazing story in her comments section.Or on your own blog, and … Continue reading →

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Dog Days – Carrot Ranch

Posted on April 4, 2023 by ceayr

The Carrot Ranch Challenge:In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by “Desert Dog”. Click here to hear the author read his words: Dog Days The desert stretches for about a thousand miles in every direction.It seems … Continue reading →

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The Ladder – The Unicorn Challenge

Posted on March 31, 2023 by ceayr

The Unicorn Challenge. A magical new weekly writing opportunity from her – Jenne Gray – and me. Visit her blog every Friday to see the photo prompt, and post your amazing story in her comments section.Or on your own blog, … Continue reading →

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The Unicorn Challenge – 31/03/23

Posted on March 30, 2023 by ceayr

Originally posted on Tales from Glasgow:
The Unicorn Challenge. A magical new weekly writing opportunity from me – Jenne Gray – and him – C. E. Ayr.Visit this blog every Friday, read an amazing story from each of us, and…

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Carrot Ranch – Carrot Ranch

Posted on March 29, 2023 by ceayr

The Carrot Ranch Challenge:In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by “impossibly blue”. Click here to hear the author read his words: Carrot Ranch Sometimes, even when you’re old and cynical, life can still surprise you.Or … Continue reading →

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Crossroads

Posted on March 24, 2023 by ceayr

Following the demise of Doug’s Min Min Challenge, we – Jenne and I, but mostly Jenne – have decided to continue with more or less the same idea, a story of anything up to 250 words based on a prompt, … Continue reading →

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The Shot – Carrot Ranch

Posted on March 22, 2023 by ceayr

The Carrot Ranch Challenge:In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by “Shots fired”. Click here to hear the author read his words: The Shot I hear a gunshot.Through the gloom I see a figure slumped against … Continue reading →

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Woke as a Duck – Min Min Challenge

Posted on March 17, 2023 by ceayr

The Great New Min Min Challenge: In less than 250 words write a story about “Dark Side of the Moon”. Click here to hear the author read his words: Woke as a Duck I’m the first to admit that I’m … Continue reading →

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