We’d been advised by the agency, in our travel instruction packet, not to go outside our hotel after sundown. In … More
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One Last Swimmer
David whispered, “Lanning, go back down the driveway.” “What is it?” “Just go, get to a safe distance. Rodney, you cover … More
Old Flames Die (350 words)
I had a feeling I was not talking to the most public-minded citizen, but I tried that tack first. “Instead … More
The Case of the Strong Swimmer, Chapter 2, Is It Me? (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery)
With David vouching for me, I was released into his custody. After I’d told him everything, he said, “Lanning, did anyone … More
Time Lesson 8: Forgetting
Those wet clothes discovered in the washing machine, that strong smell of mildew calling my attention.More than a bare cupboard, … More
Maternity Leave
He was almost to the hospital lobby when the blackout happened. Fortunately, as does nearly every hospital, Queen’s has a back-up … More
Plan B (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Part Twenty-Six)
“David.” Yamamoto pulled Chan out of his marriage license mind wandering. “Take a look at this.” Yamamoto laid a sheet of paper … More
Romance on the High Seas (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Part Twenty-Four
Chan had a second beer, then lay down to try to get some sleep. He had a bad feeling sleep would … More
X. Crossing Sevens
So they don’t look like ones, you taught me, thatwill bring us back to all the music in Madison held … More
Love Aside (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Part Twenty-Three)
Chan sat on his lānai sucking on a Primo beer, looking out over the Honolulu city lights. There was no doubt … More
IX. A Madison Mis-Memory
i.My poor dance of memory means I can’t quite reconfigure you,a fool’s waltz round to think today, remembering how we … More
Rebound (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Part Twenty)
Just as his father and his grandfather had been, Lieutenant David Chan was acknowledged as the best detective in the … More
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Marriage Question (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Part Sixteen)
Yu’s lip quivered, a spark of anger in his eyes. “I’m afraid we may never know, Mister Chan. She disappeared while she … More
Friends (700)
Without hesitation, Chan said, “No. I trust Bobby with my life. There’s always concern about dirty cops, but it could be anyone … More
Dreams (500)
David Chan dreamt of his wife Elaine less often than he wished. It had been six years since she’d died. He dreaded … More
Should We Stay or Should We Go? (500)
Should I stay or should I go? I down the rest of my beer. I’m so tired, and between the beer and … More
Mom (200)
My parents gave up on each other when I was five, and my mom raised me alone. She died just after … More
Help on O‘ahu to Feed Your Children
Reunion (125)
David Chan approached the buildings. Beyond, in a garden-like setting, many monks were practicing tai-chi. Oddly, turtles of different sizes were roaming … More