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Aftermath – Unicorn Challenge

Posted on December 29, 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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a tree

Posted on November 21, 2021 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: a tree once there is a treein a field of verdant grassstanding tall and happywatching decades pass in the field are hosts of poppiesdelighting untold butterfliespollinating joyfullyno hint of tears or … Continue reading →

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The Fire – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on March 31, 2021 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, the standard, and the prompt photo.The idea, as always, is to write a story of around 100 words … Continue reading →

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The Night

Posted on March 7, 2021 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: the night each evening the sun goes downshadows move and pain hits deepthat’s when I face my inmost fearsand evade the clutch of sleep I lie awake avoiding dreamsI pray dawn … Continue reading →

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Joan of Arc – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on April 7, 2019 by ceayr

Sunday Photo Fiction is a weekly challenge presented by Susan Spaulding, who has taken over this great weekly prompt from my old friend Al Forbes. This week’s photo is again provided by myself, C. E. Ayr. It shows Dumbarton Bridge … Continue reading →

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Things – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on January 4, 2017 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 photo is by Sandra Crook, perhaps the most talented writer here on FF, … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Window – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on December 16, 2015 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. This week, happily, I know what the photo shows me. Even a mere man can … Continue reading →

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The Next Room – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on November 22, 2015 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’s photo of a building … Continue reading →

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Screen Print – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on June 4, 2014 by ceayr

AnElephantCant claim he is educated He totally fails to master technology His thoughts keep escaping Because his head is misshapen He is a great prize for any student of phrenology Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. Presented weekly by … Continue reading →

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