Category Archives: From Parts Unknown

Christmas, Clay Angels

Posted on December 18, 2015 by rogermcmanus2013

The wind was blowing, and flakes were stirring. Their frenzy was only matched by the hectic bustle of holiday shoppers. On the corner, amid this all, in front of a department store stood a string bean of a Santa Claus … Continue reading →

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Nog: A Christmas Muse is on Sale Now!!!

Posted on October 28, 2015 by rogermcmanus2013
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My First Book To Be Published

Posted on October 2, 2015 by rogermcmanus2013

Roger McManus

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Have you had a bite?

Posted on June 6, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

Have you ever done something stupid, and because you knew it was stupid, you made sure you’d never do it again? Well I keep doing something I swear is stupid, but I keep on doing it. I’m not even sure … Continue reading →

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Snack Attack

Posted on May 23, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

What is it with food in the house? I’m not talking about your cereal or eggs for breakfast, or your sandwich lunch, or even your chicken and potatoes for dinner. I’m talking about everything else in between that’s never seen … Continue reading →

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Chalked: Part 17

Posted on March 10, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

One of the junior officers at the precinct slapped the side of the ancient television to remove the static. “And now a continuation on the breaking news from Lexington Station in Manhattan, magical trickery, high tech illusion, or is it … Continue reading →

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Chalked: Part 16

Posted on January 10, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

“Killer?” Barrister repeated as his brow fell like a Neanderthal. “How’s that?” He quickly bent down on the cold cement platform and swiped his hand through the newly arrived. “He’s not there,” Barrister said. “Of course he’s not there,” Johnny … Continue reading →

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By the Grace of God in My Time – A Tale for Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

A slow, dimwitted man named Peter, from the farm down in the hollow, got it across his mind one day that he was going to mate a yak with a mule. “What ya doin’?” his pa asked, when he saw … Continue reading →

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Chalked: Part 15

Posted on December 20, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

A television news crew van squealed into the slush in front of them and stopped before it had completely pulled in, its rump sticking out like a roasted pig’s on the platter, still slightly in the traffic. Officer Joseph searched … Continue reading →

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Chalked: Part 14

Posted on December 11, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

Snow had started falling lightly, but thickly, like sifted confectionary sugar, as Officer Joseph pulled the car in to the curb, and gave the wipers one last squeaky swipe across the windshield before shutting down the engine. The car’s heater … Continue reading →

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