Triad Legacy

THE PREMISE: The retribution kidnapping of a sixth generation, Triad leader’s granddaughter triggers a series of explosive events within major Chinese communities across the globe. Hong Kong undercover cop, Solo McKenzie discovers a peculiar twist in the crime when he is instructed to find the kidnapped child...

Chosen for her budding beauty and provenance, little Zhi Ruo floated through the alleyways of Cheung Chau. Resplendent and aloft her plinth.

Despite the beating gongs, firecrackers, heat and odorous human swarm she stood serene. Her gaze held on the three 60ft bun towers ahead.

Inside Pak Tai temple Chung Wah Po burned incense and paid silent tributes to his ancestors. ‘Wait long, strike fast’ was his Triad’s motto.

It was time.

Zhi Ruo’s kidnapping wasn’t mentioned in mainstream news. It was different matter on the streets.

No ancestral debt had been repaid that day, only a new one started.

A 100-Word Story

#100wordstory #story #storystarter #shortstory #smallstory #flashfic #flashfiction #blog #suspense #romantic #historical #china #chinese #dynasty