David whispered, “Lanning, go back down the driveway.” “What is it?” “Just go, get to a safe distance. Rodney, you cover … More
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What’s the Real Crime?
We went down and sat in the hotel lobby. David and Mr. Kim discussed three things: what might have been the object … More
All the Swimmers Are Strong
“What’s he done? Lady, that is what David Chan will get out of the guy who just plugged your hubby. Either he … More
Mr. Kim Rings In
Mrs. Robertson added, “We go to Europe frequently for Lambert’s business, but we manage to vacation a good deal.” “Yes, … More
Mr. and Mrs. Robertson
I said, “David, what if she was bringing him some kind of sacrifice?” “How so?” “Well, maybe the man she … More
Trying To Figure
Lieutenant Chan had asked me to come down to the station so we could talk further about my housesitting for … More
Paying Up (500 words)
We stepped into a living room decorated in rattan and lots of flower prints. There was another tall, fit Haole sitting … More
Kāne‘ohe Again (450 words)
I was sitting by the phone at 8:30, just in case the greedy bastard was anxious to get his $1000. But … More
Tintinnabulation (400 words)
“I’m sorry,” David said, patting me on the shoulder. “Hey, we were old news,” I said. “Kama won Amelia fair and … 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
What About Kama? (300 words)
Mrs. Soto’s dry eyes didn’t surprise me. A husband who cheats doesn’t deserve tears. If I’d ever been married and my wife … More
Adultery, Theft, and Murder, Oh My (260 words)
I went back to my office. Some woman was waiting. I was anxious to get to the bottom of Kama and Eugene’s … More
Best Laid Plans (230 words)
I dreaded visiting Heels in O‘ahu Prison. Not because of going into the prison, but because of having to see him. … More