David Chan’s mother was relieved to hear Denise might be all right. She confirmed Denise had started practicing Daoism. Chan drove … 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.
Retreat (200)
Denise Chan had stumbled into Daoism. She’d taken a wrong turn in the back of Nu‘uanu Valley and discovered the temple. Curious, … More
Faithful (225)
Chan and Yamamoto left Queen’s Hospital. The staff were to let them know if Miles Kuroda regained consciousness. Yamamoto said, “That … More
Everything (250)
Chris Andaya wiped his prints off the straight-razor and dropped it. Fingerprint ID works if the police have yours on file. HPD … More
Degrees (275)
Chan, Yamamoto, and Dr. Oh stood at Miles Kuroda’s bedside. Yamamoto said, “So this is Kuroda, Denise’s childhood crush?” “Yes,” … More
Protection (300)
After she’d left Café Bon-Bon, Denise Chan had made a beeline for Miles Kuroda’s apartment. When Miles opened the door, … More
The Price (325)
David Chan returned to headquarters. Victor Yamamoto didn’t mention his suspicions about Rudy the barber’s death. He told Chan about the wounded … More
The Lesser Handwriting (350)
As Chris Andaya opened the door, the phone rang. Only two people knew the number. This would either be good news, or … More
Dead End (375)
David Chan parked on Kukui Street, then headed up to the third floor of the non-descript apartment building. They all looked … More
Who Are You? (400)
As Victor Yamamoto had expected, Denise Chan was not sitting at home letting her phone ring. Like David Chan, Yamamoto looked … More
Novice (425)
Chris Andaya paused. “Get paid for beating up people?” “Yes, my friend,” said Byung Yu. “You’d help me adjust the attitudes … More
It’s Only Love (450)
Miles Kuroda had just finished highjacking some kids so he could buy snacks before his karate lesson at Nu‘uanu YMCA. He … More
I think Marines,
it might take the entire Marine Corps and moreat this pointto storm the distance between us,take it, break it,because our … More
This Is Too Much
way too much hairI can’t get cut nowfor who knows how longlike I haven’t had it this longsince grad school … More
A Safe Place II (475)
Chris Andaya’s smoldering rage scared Denise Chan, and his capacity for harming other human beings terrified her. What horrified her most, … More
Cuz nowdays not like befo, das why,
so dis year I only goin be one half year oldahdan I was my las birtday. Cuzj’like I nevah live wit … More
A Safe Place (500)
David Chan’s face twisted in disgust. “Yeah, yeah. I suppose it’s love, but you know how it is with abused women. Lots of … More
Employment Opportunity (475)
Andaya put down his drink. He did not like men grabbing women by the arm, hurting them. Saying nothing, he grabbed the … More
Love Is Mean (450)
Miles Kuroda was big right out of the chute. Early on, children would tease him. He didn’t understand what was so strange … More
No Love Lost (425)
David Chan went upstairs to check on Mr. Min and to confirm that his sister hadn’t come in. He went … More
Lanning Lee 