Sound Bite Fiction

By C. E. Ayr

Short pieces of fiction and occasional poetry... more

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How many episodes does Sound Bite Fiction have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.

Sound Bite Fiction episodes:

March 03, 2022 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.

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10min
March 03, 2022 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.
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3min
March 02, 2022 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.
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3min
February 25, 2022 The Tickle Song
A fun song for children of all ages.
Perfect for grandparents or parents to sing with their little ones.
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2min
December 31, 2021 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.
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4min
December 30, 2021 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.
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8min
March 13, 2021 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.
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1min
March 08, 2021 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
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2min
March 06, 2021 Surprise
A 47-word story, a sweeping biblical epic of high drama and humour.
Artwork by Phil Burns
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1min
March 03, 2021 Intruders
An abbreviated version of this short dramatic piece appears on my blog, dated 3rd March 2021
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2min

FAQs about Sound Bite Fiction:

How many episodes does Sound Bite Fiction have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.