Location: United States
Member Since: Sep. 18, 2010

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Richard McManus

Biography

Richard McManus is the author of several works of fiction including "The Chip Head Apocalypse", an end of the world novel and the short story "Walking".

Books

Lucky Day by
Price: Free! Words: 890. Language: English. Published: March 11, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Plays & Screenplays » American
(3.00 from 1 review)
A couple wins the lottery on their wedding day. A brief tale of disjointed love. A short short story.
The Chip-Head Apocalypse by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 45,680. Language: English. Published: March 27, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
Follow a ragtag band of misfits in this fast-paced, action packed novel as they weave their way through a city at the point of complete breakdown. Blade Runner meets Night of the Living Dead as McManus puts a twist on classic zombie lore and paints a disturbing picture of a near-future dystopia where the streets of Hollywood are a battleground and the last of the real humans are the odd men out.
Jenny's Number by
Price: Free! Words: 2,240. Language: English. Published: October 20, 2010 . Categories: Fiction » Plays & Screenplays » American
Mike is hanging out at a bar with friends one night when he runs into an old flame. A tragic short love story, set to a jukebox soundtrack.
Rain Delay by
Price: Free! Words: 1,170. Language: English. Published: October 2, 2010 . Categories: Fiction » Plays & Screenplays » American
The new kid in town gets a big league welcome. A short story.
Walking by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 5,070. Language: English. Published: September 28, 2010 . Categories: Fiction » Plays & Screenplays » American
(4.00 from 1 review)
A short story of teenage love that will break your heart, with a twist at the end that will put it back together. It's a story about Algebra class, waiting for the bus and walking home from school with your best friend. Loosely inspired by the songs "Unloveable" and "Back To The Old House" by The Smiths.

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