When Kelso called the house, Chan was sitting out on the lānai, watching Honolulu grow by the minute. “You … More
Author: Lanning Lee
I write both prose and poetry. I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. I would like to see this site be one of comments and sharing of your own pieces. Together I hope we can grow our writing.
19: Victor Yamamoto Speaks
When I come to this time, I recognize the Pier 13 warehouse. But I’m not lying on the ground. This chair is … More
“My Dear Cousin,” Episode 22 of my 5th Lt. David Chan Hawai’i-based mystery series, is now available on the Kindle Vella platform.
18: What We Pass On to Our Children
By the time they reached his home in Pacific Heights, Chan was sweating and feeling light-headed. Hank Lee offered a supporting … More
17: Two Wongs
The old woman was not sitting on the second-floor lānai, glowering down on her domain, when Chan and Hank Lee … More
A Small Moment
The day had gone well, but even optimists may find dark turns around bends up ahead. Jason’s writing session had been … More
Autumn Colors
Leaves turn their truest colors in the fallNo longer overwhelmed by chlorophyllThose cloudier months promoting natural huesThe greens all giving … More
16: Then You Saw It
This time when he opened his eyes, David Chan felt at least okay. He noticed he could move his head … More
15: Is the Gang All Here?
This time when I come to my head feels okay. Maybe a bit of an ache, but nothing major. I open my … More
First Love
Been there Can tell you exactly howIt’s hoped to be this one, the oneAnd wow, this is itTwo people foundDon’t … More
Love Remains
Articulate toes curlicue venerable sandsMurmur maker, birdsong, youArtistic swirl of bone mixed stone patternsFingers play circles on chicken skinPush time … More
14: The Mind Boggles
As I come to, it feels as if someone has jammed a six-inch blade through the middle of my skull. The … More
13: No Way
Not expecting anyone to answer at this point, Chan rang the doorbell of Dr. J. Komine’s apartment anyway. Much to his … More
A Precious Few
The movie shows, unwindingThis life, the action, no matter how timeMay seem unsynced some, it’s always linear,The actor a prisoner … More
12: The Body Named
As he read over the fire investigation report, Chan explained to Kelso that there was a new fire victim in … More
11: Abnormal Psychology
Before heading to the coroner’s office, Chan stopped by a phone booth to look at the directory. He dialed up the … More
10: Harvey No Stay
Before heading to the coroner’s office, Chan had to see if Harvey Wong was home. The house on Algaroba was a … More
9: Doctor Komine
After he knocked, Chan waited for what he considered a decent length of time. Then he knocked again. Much louder this time. … More
8: Chaos and Order
There was no one to wake him up this time, but Chan did come to in the dark. His head pounded. … More
7: Harvey Wong
It’s not a dull machete and a coconut this time. This is more like someone taking a hammer and pounding a … More
Lanning Lee 