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Creativity. It blossoms out like the inflorescence - a stem, splitting a dozen times into buds that bloom into flowers. So, too, do the ideas of our imagination bloom into something beautiful. This, our eighth anthology, is a collection of original stories, poems, and plays gathered for your enjoyment. Some carry the weight of a broken world within the folds of the petals. Others star-seek, wander in nature, or grow above a precious burial, but all arise from that singular inflorescence. The Creative Writing Students at La Quinta High School in Westminster, California, have curated a beloved garden for your enjoyment. After staying inside for so long, it's refreshing to finally go outside. The scent of the blossoms, the breeze on your skin, the sunlight on your face. Let's keep walking towards whatever comes next. Featuring the following authors: Makea Linh Adams, Alham Attaee, Sydney Dao, Keanu Hua, Michelle Lam, Sonny Le, Teresa Le, Yathy Le, Bethanie Luu, Laura Miranda, An Nguyen, Andy Nguyen, Brandon Nguyen, Brian Nguyen, Caterina Nguyen, Christine Nguyen, Ery Nguyen, Hillary Nguyen, Kayla Nguyen, Kellan Nguyen, Mike Nguyen, Stella Nguyen, Thien Nguyen, Vincent Quach, Khanh Tran, Thomas Tran, Jacqueline Truong, and Madison Zinnekah

Not all stories are remembered, destined to fade under the pressure of time. Yet among all the missing tales, the ideas that once lived, are collections of unveiled emotions. And here is one such collection, comprised of stories, poems, and plays brought to you by the Students of La Quinta High School. Within the desolate halls and lifeless remains of a place that once stood, stories wait patiently to be rediscovered once more. Do you dare to brush off the dust and reveal the hidden treasures within? Or will the tireless laboring over every word be left waiting for a day to shine again? No matter the answer, we invite you to step into our archives and explore to your heart's content. Our doors are always open. Contributing Authors: Jasmine Bui, Vi Bui, Cecilia Dinh, Khanhlam Doan, Mia Gallardo, Keanu Hua, An Huynh, Stella Lam, Elaine Lam, Bryce Le, Bethanie Luu, Brian Ly, Brandon Nguyen, Christopher Nguyen, Hillary Nguyen, Kayla Nguyen, Michelle Nguyen, Vinh Park, Kayla Phatsavong, Vincent Quach, Khanh Tran, Maria Tran, Jacqueline Truong, Kaitlyn Truong, Hailey Zuniga

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. Authors: 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 Wright