Category Archives: From Parts Unknown

Chalked: Part 3

Posted on October 2, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

After the breaks had mended, it was months of therapy to get his body working again. For a time in the healing process, Johnny had used his grandfather’s old squeaky wheelchair. It had squeaked more than ever, but Johnny didn’t … Continue reading →

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Chalked: Part 2

Posted on October 1, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

Johnny had entered the academy as a civilian, very much like a caterpillar that enters the cocoon to metamorphose into something else more charismatic. But Johnny knew he had the right stuff. He knew it. There was no question of … Continue reading →

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Chalked: Part 1

Posted on September 30, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

Ten year old, brown-haired, and freckled Johnny, ever since he could remember, wanted to be a policeman. His dad was on the force, his great grandfather had been a bobby, and his grandfather was a greeter at one of those mega … Continue reading →