Sound Bite Fiction

Sound Bite Fiction

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Sound Bite Fiction episodes

  • The Story Lady - Episode 1 Part 3

    Jenne Gray, the Story Lady, presents a weekly series of short tales by C. E. Ayr on Tsukure Community Radio based in Ayr, Scotland.

    This story is called The Princess and the Dragon, and is read by C. E. Ayr.

    Artwork by Phil Burns.


    10 min
  • The Story Lady - Episode 1 Part 2

    Jenne  Gray, the Story Lady, presents a weekly series of short tales by C. E.  Ayr on Tsukure Community Radio based in Ayr, Scotland.

    This story is called The Suburbs, and is read by Jenne.

    3 min
  • The Story Lady - Episode 1 Part 1

    Jenne Gray, the Story Lady, presents a weekly series of short tales by C. E. Ayr on Tsukure Community Radio based in Ayr, Scotland.

    This story is called Nowhere Man, and is read by Jenne.

    3 min
  • The Famous Green Hunchback Turtle of Béthune

    The Famous Green Hunchback Turtle of Béthune,  written and narrated by me, and presented by Pete Lutz on Narada Radio Company Audio Drama, as part of his Santa’s Inbox Christmas series.


    A whimsical view of a lovely town in Northern France, with two wondrous but fabulously bizarre characters who children will love.

    Artwork by Carolina Sartor.

    Special thanks to Jenne Gray.

    4 min
  • Jack the little Giant

    As featured on Narada Radio Company Audio Drama, introduced by Pete Lutz.

    The story of a little Giant who can't help but get into trouble.

    Artwork by Phil Burns.

    Special thanks to Jenne Gray.

    8 min
  • Dog Owner

    A cautionary tale on the perils of having a dog.


    Dog Owner


    I like dogs.
    Hate dog owners.
    I’m in this secluded spot, minding my own business.
    A cute wee beagle appears, tail a-wagging.
    I hear a woman’s voice, a plaintive wail.
    Lulu! Lulu!
    I curse.
    Go, I say to the dog, shoo!
    The tail wags.
    Inevitably the owner appears.
    She shrieks at the scene.
    I have no choice.
    I strangle her, drop her into the hole beside Mr Johnson, whom I have been well paid to dispose of.
    Sadly Lulu has to go in too.
    Can’t have her sniffing around, can I?
    Shame, because I like dogs.
    Hate dog owners.

    1 min
  • The Night

    Artwork by Phil Burns

    the night


    each evening the sun goes down
    shadows move and pain hits deep
    that's when I face my inmost fears
    and evade the clutch of sleep

    I lie awake avoiding dreams
    I pray dawn will be here soon
    I know the nightmares linger still
    on the dark side of the moon

    the darkness drifts into my heart
    I anticipate the fright
    from crannies slither nameless beasts
    who live and breathe the night

    I huddle with wide open eyes
    seeking the purity that saves
    but grass and earth are thrust aside
    as children leave their graves

    all this I see but now I sense
    black spectres' putrid breath
    the misery that feeds my life
    keeps me from blessed death

    I pay the price for long past sins
    when I marched with Satan's horde
    because there’s a price for every soul
    so I reap my just reward

    2 min
  • Surprise

    A 47-word story, a sweeping biblical epic of high drama and humour.

    Artwork by Phil Burns

    1 min
  • Intruders

    An abbreviated version of this short dramatic piece appears on my blog, dated 3rd March 2021

    2 min

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Short pieces of fiction and occasional poetry