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.

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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Sunset – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on November 12, 2025 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 writer read his words: Sunset I’ve never … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Art – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on October 29, 2025 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 writer read his words: The Magic of … Continue reading →

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Pingo is now an eBook

Posted on September 29, 2025 by ceayr

Pingo: Lies, Damned Lies and Biography is now available as an e-book (at Amazon minimum price). A delightful American lady’s comments to Pingo, the wandering Scot, probably summarise the book and its author better than I can. ‘I’ve read everything you’ve … Continue reading →

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Absence of Death

Posted on September 4, 2025 by ceayr

***** News Flash ***** News Flash ***** News Flash ***** Now available – Absence of Death, the latest Sensei & Vidock thriller The age-old ‘terrorist or freedom fighter’ conundrum compels our two heroes to undertake their most deadly journey yet. With … Continue reading →

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Henny Penny – Unicorn Challenge

Posted on July 24, 2025 by ceayr

****************************************  UNICORN NO MORE  *********  This is the 123rd and****** Last Ever****** UNICORN CHALLENGE ****************************************** Visit Jenne Gray to see the photo prompt, and post your amazing story in her comments section.Or on your own blog, and stick the link down … Continue reading →

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