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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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The Mansion – Unicorn Challenge

Posted on March 8, 2024 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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Swan Song – Unicorn Challenge

Posted on December 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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you said yes

Posted on January 23, 2022 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: you said yes I saw youstanding with a group of friendsat the school gatesand when I plucked up my courageyou smiled and said yes some time laterI left for universityI knew … Continue reading →

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Plane Sailing – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on December 11, 2016 by ceayr

Sunday Photo Fiction is a weekly challenge presented by my old friend Al Forbes. The idea is to write a short story (200 word max) inspired by what you see in his picture (below). This week, once again, Al’s photo … Continue reading →

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The Window – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on September 21, 2016 by ceayr

Friday Fictioneers is hosted by the wonderful Rochelle, the undisputed master of what I call Sound Bite Fiction. She sets the weekly challenge, and the standard. Today’s illuminating photo by © Roger Bultot certainly lit up my morning. And a little … Continue reading →

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The Path – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on September 18, 2016 by ceayr

Sunday Photo Fiction is a weekly challenge presented by my old friend Al Forbes. The idea is to write a short story (200 word max) inspired by what you see in his picture (below). I thought, when I first saw … Continue reading →

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The Wall – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on December 24, 2014 by ceayr

AnElephantCant deny he’s a big chap He stands nearly fifty feet tall Okay that’s an exaggeration Because to his consternation He finds that he cannot see over Bjorn’s wall Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. Master builder Rochelle takes … Continue reading →

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Family – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on January 23, 2014 by ceayr

AnElephantCant climb a high mountain He has not a great head for height Where’er hills abound He stays close to the ground Because he is not keen to get a mammoth fright Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. Where … Continue reading →

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