The summer of Magic IslandFerris wheel and rollercoasterLoud laughter and faster lightsFading after closing timeStanding in the growing quietWaiting by … 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.
Chapter 20: Replacement
They’d been told that Hank Lee was awake and lucid for a few moments at a time. The four stood … More
Chapter 19: No Joke
Well, I tell people I’m not sentimental, I mostly believe that. Kathy, let me see, oh yes, here it is: … More
Growing Up Local (August 6, 2023)
“Make sure to watch the credits all the way to the end.” My friend, Bill Teter, was on his way … More
Chapter 18: We Need Hank Lee
The meeting of the Hawai‘i Four-9 squad convened in the back room of the Blue Light Bar and Grill. To give … More
Chapter 17: A Funny Guy
He took large, hard bites that made my teeth hurt to watch. His noisy swallowing reminded me of the sound … More
Chapter 16: An Odd Body
David Chan was very curious about what might be up at the morgue. So much so that he used his light … More
Back to Basics
Did you learn anything yesterday?I learned that notes of a songAre played like daisies being plucked along a path.I learned … More
“Safe Haven,” Episode 14 of my fifth Lt. David Chan Hawai’i-based mystery, is now available on the Kindle Vella platform.
Chapter 15: In the Beginning
My grandfather came to Honolulu in 1870 from Canton Province in China. He was nine years old. He spoke no … More
Look Up
New York is a stare-up cityI stand awed all over againThe tallest buildings jammedA million odds-on calculated gamblesOf engineering and … More
Chapter 14: Slow and Steady
“What are you doing?” asked Kelso, watching Chan hand over his revolver to the monk who’d swung open the 12-foot … More
Chapter 13: Good Intentions
It happened so quickly. We’d just left the reception and were headed for Heathrow. A honeymoon. It’s been so long … More
Chapter 12: In Good Hands
Someone had jammed a white-hot poker in him. He came to with the pain. The first thing he saw was a woman’s … More
Me and You
You’re like a combination bar and restaurantWhen I come in I’m torn between hunger and thirstTry to ease the tension … More
Note to Self
I believe every story has two endingsThe first once I’ve read itThose images swirling in my mindWords and echoed lines … More
Chapter 11: Going Home
I’m no romantic. When I met my wife, it was love at first sight. You hear about that happening, but who believes … More
“Safety First,” Episode 13 of my 5th Lt. David Chan Hawai’i-based mystery series, is now available on the Kindle Vella platform
Chapter 10: To the Morgue
“We lost him,” said Kauhane. “I want Agent Daniel to take a look at the corpse and see if he recognizes … More
Musing
And as she agedShe whisperedSoft and always softerMy hand on hersHer fingers worn and weakened armsBreath fading fainterHow she played … More
Lanning Lee 