Monthly Archives: December 2013

Kissing Games

Posted on December 9, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

Trying to spice up, in a sick sort of way, the usual gathering in his basement, Larry thought instead of playing spin the bottle with the girls, he’d try something new … and took out a game he’d bought. … Continue reading →

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Infiltrated

Posted on December 6, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

We are at war. Little do we know it though. Constantly ambushed, but in small enough attacks that we don’t realize, and won’t realize it until it’s too late … before they’ve taken over. Chemical warfare is out, but … Continue reading →

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Chalked: Part 13

Posted on December 5, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

“Johnny, you don’t have to do that no more,” Officer Joseph told his son as he hurried him down the stairs and out of the precinct. “It was a cruel thing for the chief to do. If I had known…” … Continue reading →

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Deconstructing a Pool’s Off Season

Posted on December 4, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

Opening the pool … when? That’s the question. It’s warm now, but oh how that can easily change in upstate New York and go back to cold again. Too soon, and the well-pampered water, clinically proven to be more … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Block

Posted on December 3, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

Journal log entry – Sometimes writing is like going under the knife. I cut out memories and observations, pull them together, stitch them up like Frankenstein’s monster, and hope for life. Occasionally the storm is afoot and a jolt gets … Continue reading →

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On to the Light

Posted on December 2, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

A man walked around holding a camera, but every time he tried to snap a picture of God, someone else got in the way. It was either a woman, or another man, or a child. But then … isn’t … Continue reading →