Hate Can Motivate (325)

Victor Yamamoto drove the five blocks to headquarters. He passed the open market where he’d grown up helping his father and … More

Dark Matters (300)

Chris Andaya scared people. At 6’6” he was a gigantic mass of muscle. He was very dark, always wore black. That skin and … More

David Chan drove as quickly as possible toward Kapahulu. He was counting the days until construction began on the Interstate Highway … More

Miles Kuroda had been a high-school bully who’d evolved into a small-time hood. He made sure to do nothing that would … More

Yamamoto almost jumped out of the chair. “What? Me? I never take the book.” Chan watched him. “No, I’m wondering why someone, anyone, … More

Before Yamamoto called him that morning, David Chan had been on the phone with his mother. “She’s a big girl, … More

They sat down in the two barber chairs. Chan said, “Did Rudy work here alone?” “Yeah,” Yamamoto said. “So why … More

Who could recommend a barber? Walking out, he saw Rudy’s backup razor on the counter. Maybe he could learn to use it. He … More

When Detective David Chan arrived, the forensics team was wrapping up. Rudy Alipio had been an informant for Chan’s partner. Just by … More