Red Roses
(Edwin’s wife, Lucy, reads the journal written by his mentor, Laozi the former underworld boss. The old man had written about his …
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Lifelong Friends
Back in his hotel room, Edwin attacked his emails and put through several calls to Singapore. Shaun, Srikanth, Mansor and …
The Rotan
“Do you really believe it’ll come to that? Christine said fifteen years, twenty four strokes.” “I don’t really know for sure, buddy. …
One of the Guys
“No!” Christine snapped. “You know what, you can join my foodie group, become one of the guys.” The PI beamed. “No, …
Sugar and spice
(Roy frames Srikanth, Edwin’s protégé, for rape) Christine Tan walked into the meeting room of the police lockup in Queenstown. She …
Elusive Chalices
(Edwin, now a successful businessman, takes his wife Lucy, to the old underworld boss, the Laozi, who has requested to …
Seeds Sown
Roy’s anger exploded when he learnt that Roland had tried to make amends with Edwin. “If you’re really my kor-kor¹ …
Help us live longer
“Your brother…wondered about your plans for further studies.” “I’ve things to sort out, Grandpa.” “Ah yes, things?” “Yes, things,” Edwin replied …
The Entomologist
Once outside the school compound…Edwin and Kim plodded in silence, their footsteps crunching the dirt track. Half a mile later, they …
Grief Helps
“He’s gone Edwin, there’s nothing we can do about it. But, he has also left much behind. I see in …
