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.

soul

Posted on January 8, 2023 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: soul when I look into your eyesI am absorbed by their beautygreen and darkly sparklingbut I see something elsebeyond the surfaceand I remember why they’re calledthe window to the soul now … Continue reading →

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The Oregon Trail – Six Sentence Story

Posted on December 20, 2022 by ceayr

This challenge is produced by GirlieOnTheEdge with the following simple rules:Write 6 Sentences. No more. No less.Use the current week’s prompt word – KNOT Click here to hear the author read his words: The Oregon Trail As I travel through the wintry Wild … Continue reading →

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no name

Posted on December 4, 2022 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: no name sometimes I waken in the nightfrom a dream or distant starI hear you breathing close to mebut I’m not sure who you are others too have walked with meand … Continue reading →

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The Cat – Six Sentence Story

Posted on November 30, 2022 by ceayr

This challenge is produced by GirlieOnTheEdge with the following simple rules:Write 6 Sentences. No more. No less.Use the current week’s prompt word – METER or METRE* Click here to hear the author read his words: The Cat He saunters, sleek, … Continue reading →

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of giants and giraffes – Six Sentence Story

Posted on November 23, 2022 by ceayr

This challenge is produced by GirlieOnTheEdge with the following simple rules:Write 6 Sentences. No more. No less.Use the current week’s prompt word – VERGE Click here to hear the author read his words: of giants and giraffes I stare at … Continue reading →

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Ritual – Six Sentence Story

Posted on November 15, 2022 by ceayr

This challenge is produced by GirlieOnTheEdge with the following simple rules:Write 6 Sentences. No more. No less.Use the current week’s prompt word – ETERNAL Click here to hear the author read his words: Ritual My daughter, the solitary star in … Continue reading →

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Shawls and Dolls – Six Sentence Story

Posted on November 8, 2022 by ceayr

This challenge is produced by GirlieOnTheEdge with the following simple rules:Write 6 Sentences. No more. No less.Use the current week’s prompt word – PLAY Click here to hear the author read his words: Shawls and Dolls So, my friend J … Continue reading →

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My Job – Six Sentence Story

Posted on November 1, 2022 by ceayr

This challenge is produced by GirlieOnTheEdge with the following simple rules:Write 6 Sentences. No more. No less.Use the current week’s prompt word – ENERGY Click here to hear the author read his words: My Job The children, cheeks glowing and … Continue reading →

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The Poet – Six Sentence Story

Posted on October 26, 2022 by ceayr

*************************************************************************** Fame! I’m gonna live forever… I am honoured to be included in this year’s edition of Scotland’s Stories by the Scottish Book Trust. For today’s Launch of Book Week Scotland 75,000 (SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND) copies of the book will be … Continue reading →

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Scotland’s Stories

Posted on October 25, 2022 by ceayr

Fame! I’m gonna live forever… I am honoured to be included in this year’s edition of Scotland’s Stories by the Scottish Book Trust. For tomorrow’s Launch of Book Week Scotland 75,000 (SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND) copies of the book will be distributed … Continue reading →

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