Dear Reader, Life can be unusual and unexpected. Take a break and let your worries float away. Embark on a journey--an immersive voyage into the bizarre, the twisted, outer realms of imagination. Sink deeper into the universal human experiences of love, love which can both unite and divide, can hurt, but can heal. Confront conflict surrounding us and within us. Venture into the unexplored. Or pass the time with the familiar and comforting. Be inspired. Be amused. Be prepared to enjoy this fine collection of poems and short stories written and edited by students of La Quinta High School under the guidance of the award-winning author Amanda LaPera. Take the plunge into a guilty-free diversion from the stresses of life. Relax and discover. Your friends, The La Quinta Creative Writing StudentsAuthors: Diane Bui, Vi Bui, Cattu Do, Julia Do, Mariana Escalona Diaz, Keanu Hua, An Huynh, Marcello Juarez, Emily Kieu, Colleen King, Michelle Lam, Bryce Le, Shannon Le, Brian Ly, Kimbill Ly, Vy Ngo, Christina Nguyen, Kayla Nguyen, Michelle Nguyen, Terry Nguyen, Vivien Nguyen, Katherine Pham, Ann Quach, Michelle Rose, Andrea Torres, Julie Tran, Kady Tran, Kenneth Tran, Benson Truong, Darby Vaughn, Christine Vu, Kathleen Vu, Kiwanis Willis, Alexa Wrigh