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

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

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

A Close Call (150)

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

A Clearing (HS 151)

If only we could shed grief as our skin does rain.This is not like water. You must go. Go farther down,down … More

Waikīkī My Whole Life

She says, Surely you’re kidding me about Waikīkī.I say, Oh, yes, — no offense — of course . . . … More

Brand New

“The children,” she said, trying to lift her hand, but only able to look their way, nod her head toward … More

Madonna Behind Glass

I said, You’re so appealing,you set my mind reeling,lady I got a powerful feelingI’m about to fall hard. I could … More

Want

May the insignia of the light they cast substantiate me,driving my aim for words written to convey everythingI can glean, … More