"Pangatango's Secrets" is a fictional story that touches on the emotions of grief, frustration, and anticipation with the main character seeking answers to some deep personal questions. He seeks out a most remote location on a 'lost island' for introspection and decision making. In his search, he discovers that he is not alone. There are others who have their own need for answers. He learns that even on a remote island, he cannot escape issues that interrupt his thinking. He discovers that the island has secrets of its own and reacting to these secrets, he is confronted with mystery, adventure, and unexpected romance. He also learns that some secrets remain secrets.

Leland Scott is an aspiring writer of poetry and short stories. Leland has published two books: Basic Drafting: A Manual for Beginning Drafters, and Special Moments in Poetry, and is a contributing author to the published book, Winter in the Mitten. Leland is a retired Navy veteran of twenty years, a college instructor of twenty-two years, where he was awarded Instructor Of The Year award as well as being named the college Poet Laureate, writing a column for a monthly college paper. He is an architectural designer, and is the recipient of several degrees including MBA, BA, Teaching certificates, and diplomas from several trade schools.