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The Flood – Carrot Ranch

Posted on May 1, 2023 by ceayr

The Carrot Ranch Challenge:In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by “High Water”. Click here to hear the author read his words: The Flood It’s been raining non-stop for almost six weeks now.The valleys and fields … Continue reading →

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A While – Six Sentence Story

Posted on August 2, 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 – PATH Click here to hear the author read his words: A While If you leave Glasgow heading … Continue reading →

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if I could

Posted on April 17, 2022 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: if I could if I could live my lifeagainthere are so many thingsI’d try to dodifferently like spend less timechasing rainbowsand morejust holding you like stopsearching vast Highland meadowsfor a unicorn … Continue reading →

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thistles

Posted on December 31, 2021 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: thistles you came into my worldlike sunshine on heatheron the slopes of Ben Lomondlike a soft windbringing springtimeto the Great Glen you enriched my lifelike a unicornbrightens a child’s dreamswith magic … Continue reading →

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Scotland

Posted on September 13, 2020 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: Scotland when I think from afar of the land that I love I realise that much is almost clichéd like haggis and tartan Robert Burns and the skirl of the pipes … Continue reading →

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Scotland – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on October 2, 2019 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 … Continue reading →

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The Unicorn and the Trapeze – SPF

Posted on July 9, 2017 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 the picture (below). This week Al provides us with … Continue reading →

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Flood – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on September 9, 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. Here in paradise the sun is shining as usual, as it is in Jennifer’s great … Continue reading →

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Rent a What? – Haibun Thinking

Posted on October 7, 2014 by ceayr

AnElephantCant tell you how happy he is For some months now he has felt a sad lack But once more quite merrily He channels his creative energy Into the Haibun good ol’ Al now brings back AnElephant once again attempts … Continue reading →

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