Immigrant Stories

WATTPAD ORIGINAL EDITION When her initiation into her college's History Club goes awry, Sol has to come face to face with Ethan-the cute guy whose house she just broke into. ***** Soledad Gutierrez, or Sol to her friends, decides to join the History Club at her Community college. However, this club is not like other clubs: they have an initiation process and a slew of other 'extracurricular activities.' In order to join the club, Sol must break into the oldest house in her small Californian town and steal one of their forks. The club members provide all the materials to break in; she just needs to take the utensil, take a selfie in the kitchen, and get out undetected-with the fork, of course. The problem is: Ethan Winston spots Sol in his grandparent's house, and he's determined to uncover the reason behind the break-in. However, both he and Sol are thrown for a loop when feelings begin to develop between them. And as Ethan becomes suspicious of the History Club, he and Sol get tangled in an adventure none of them were expecting. [[word count: 90,000-100,000 words]] [[Wattys 2019 Winner for Young Adult + Being Published by Wattpad Books in Fall 2020]]

WATTPAD BOOKS EDITION. It only takes one moment to change your life forever . . . After her mother's deportation last year, all Soledad "Sol" Gutierrez wants is for her life to go back to normal. Everything's changed-new apartment, new school, new family dynamic-and Sol desperately wants to fit in. When she joins her community college's history club, it comes with an odd initiation process: break into Westray's oldest house and steal . . . a fork? There's just one problem: while the owners of the house aren't home, their grandson Ethan is, and when he catches Sol with her hand in the kitchen drawer, she barely escapes with the fork intact. This one chance encounter irrevocably alters her life, and Sol soon learns that sometimes fitting in isn't as important as being yourself-even if that's the hardest thing she's ever had to do.

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"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single woman in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a husband." Wait, that's not quite right. Malak, for one thing, does not have a good fortune, at least not the finanial kind. Still, she always felt like she had it all, though some would argue that point, especially distant relatives. But she just made tenure, upgraded to Yamaha bike with that bonus check, and most importantly, the adoption process has been finalized and she was the proud mother of the 15 year old Noor, after fostering for five years. But most people back home, all they can see is a established but single Muslim woman in her 30s in desperate need of a man, who doesn't put enough effort to get married, and selfishly chose to have a child on her own. Over the years, she's avoided potential blind dates like cooked meat on Eid morning, but deep down, she wasn't sure she could get past her belief that love and marriage weren't in her 'qadar' file. Still, nothing is ever as it seems, and when it comes to love, Malak knows better than most, that it is best not to be blind.

"At that moment, I knew she was the woman I wanted to spend my life with. I didn't need many signs or grand confirmations; somehow, I just knew. The sound of her voice found its way straight to my heart. What began as a simple crush slowly deepened until her presence became ingrained in me. I couldn't imagine a life without her. I was set on making her my Khadijah رضي الله عنها, my peace, my everything.... " Follow the story of Emile and Mariella as they navigate the complexities of medical school, relationships, and love, discovering how these experiences shape them and help them grow together. (Disclaimer: Everything is fictional.)

"OUR SECRET MOMENTS IN A CROWDED ROOM THEY GOT NO IDEA ABOUT ME AND YOU"- Taylor Swift ~Grumpy NHL player and sunshine girl~ Scarlett Angelis was four when her family immigrated to Canada. Settling in Edmonton, she became inseparable from Elizabeth Molson. The only issue was that Elizabeth had an insufferable older brother, Jack Molson. Now an adult facing deportation, Scarlett must act quickly to stay in Canada. As if just on cue, Jack Molson walks back into her life. Jack is a hotshot NHL player. In his prime he is part of a blockbuster trade and is sent back home to Edmonton. Waiting for him back home is something he doesn't expect, a drunken proposal, and a drunken "yes".

Daniel Pham, a first-generation immigrant. In this world, is someone who you'd call "bright". He is incredibly smart, athletic, and basically the embodiment of perfection. He is a role model to many. With this comes expectations. As Daniel grows, so do the expectations he has set for himself from his family. Daniel has two choices: to go against them or to learn how to live with them.

All Lanna wants is to find acceptance in her new home - a tiny village on the fringes of the Great Northern Empire. But her life is soon turned upside-down when Lanna's mysterious illness draws the attention of the Empire's First Chemist. Lanna is forced to travel to the Imperial palace at the heart of the Empire. There, she must contend with court power games and a spiteful nemesis - yet she also discovers her sickness could change the fate of the Empire. This book contains some adult language. Written in British English.

The Minneapolis Standoff: Renee Good and the Spark of a New American Uprising

Hi, my name is Melissa. I've never considered myself a strong person, but I didn't realize that at the time. I always struggled to keep a job, never really understanding why happiness seemed so elusive. I thought I was content, unaware that I was, in fact, struggling. I know what you might be thinking, but please, keep reading. Something happened to me during my first year of working at 16 that changed my life forever. It hurt me in ways I couldn't fully comprehend, and while that pain has lessened over time, it shaped the person I've become-someone stronger than I ever imagined I could be. What I thought would destroy me instead pushed me to move to another country, a place where I barely knew the language. At just 24 years old, despite my parents' concerns and their insistence that I shouldn't go alone, I embarked on this journey by myself. Up until then, I had often hidden behind my parents, relying on them to face the world for me. But the events of my past forced me to confront life head-on. I didn't realize it at the time, but I was hiding from the world, keeping my head down, and avoiding the challenges that came my way. But now, I'm ready to share my story, lift my head, and face the world with courage. It's been a journey full of unexpected twists, and I promise you-it's going to get interesting.

A self growth journey of Chelsea Falling from grace to grass. Broken. Forgotten. Chelsea's journey back riddled with holes isn't easy, but it's hers. And she'll fight, stumble, and bleed her way to the top." Raised in luxury but living under her father's rules, Chelsea never imagined she'd cross paths with Luke-a billionaire, a genius, and a man no woman could resist. But when her twin sister's obsession drags them into chaos at a company banquet, Chelsea's carefully planned life starts to crumble. Secrets, family betrayal, and one impossible attraction await. She'll rise like the phoenix she is,and the world will watch her reclaim what was stolen." Please this story is mine, not plagiarized. ☺️☺️☺️

The fall and the fire.

A line. A folder. A decision. In a world where borders speak louder than people, lives are reduced to paperwork and waiting becomes a form of punishment. Between Maybe and No follows those trapped in silence-caught between hope and rejection, power and fear. This is not just a political story. It is a human one.

She comes from the hills of Nepal - a place that taught her silence before it taught her strength. An immigrant child who learned early how easily voices are ignored, how quietly wounds are carried, and how survival often looks like discipline, not noise. Years later, she has rebuilt herself in Bangalore - not through miracles, but through routine, restraint, and an unshakable refusal to break again. A business school. New ambitions. A life carefully earned. Then destiny makes a mistake. In the same campus, the same corridors, the same shared air - she encounters a name she buried years ago. A past she never chased. A chapter she believed was closed. This is not a love story. It is a story about memory, accountability, and the consequences that time does not erase. As two lives move forward from the same wound - one shaped by survival, the other by guilt - the question is no longer what happened back then. It is this: When fate forces unfinished histories back into your present, do you choose silence... or do you demand reckoning? The Daughter of the Hills is a grounded, emotionally intense story set against the realities of immigrant identity, Indian business school life, and the uncomfortable truth that healing and responsibility do not arrive at the same time.

Updates every Wednesday! "And thus began my descent into what I call 'the depths of slutdom,' every Indian parent's worst nightmare. So how exactly does a good Indian wallflower like me become the most-talked-about girl in the Junior class?" Trust me, this is not a story of the weird girl falling in love with the popular guy. You would be surprised, as each character may or may not be what he or she seems. ⚔⚔⚔ WARNING: Contains language that may not be suitable for children. ⚔⚔⚔ "Fantastic!" --My Mom

When sixteen-year-old Han Seo-yeon moves to the coastal city of New Acosta, she arrives halfway through her junior year with a suitcase, a carefully composed smile, and the quiet pressure to fit in. At New Acosta High, everyone already knows their seating arrangement, their social circles, and their identities. Seo-yeon, however, is a stranger in this familiar world. At home, Seo-yeon is Korean. However, at school, she feels like a foreigner, constantly translating herself. As she navigates unfamiliar hallways, forms accidental friendships, and struggles to fit in, she starts to realize that belonging often comes with conditions she's unsure she wants to accept. Seo-yeon, amidst after-school bus rides, late-night study sessions, and unexpected acts of kindness, gradually establishes connections that challenge her fear of being noticed. When a quiet bond with Daniel Park compels her to confront hidden aspects of herself, Seo-yeon must decide whether conforming is worth sacrificing her voice. Learning To Stay is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, immigration, and the courage required to overcome self-doubt and assert one's presence in the world.

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In the near future, where Artificial Intelligence dominates online content, human voices go viral offline to be heard. Against the backdrop of deportations enforced through a "Skin Color Gradient" by Immigration Surveillance and Verification authorities, Blinding Colors reveals AI's role in a culture that feels both dystopian and disturbingly familiar. Blending analog and digital forms - from AI instructions to spoken-word transcripts - Mauricio Godoy examines what it means to preserve cultural identity in a world determined to erase it. Timely and inventive in its form, this short story compels readers to confront the uneasy intersection of community and technology.D

Matías is an illegal immigrant living in the shadows, working as a waiter to survive. Quiet, shy and reserved all he ever wanted was a peaceful life. Lucas is an ICE officer, a racist predator in a uniform who hunts people like Matías, to him they are not people they are simply illegal Aliens. When Matías runs, the chase is inevitable and so is the capture. But instead of a detention cell, Lucas takes interest in the feminine boy and violates protocol. He is given a choice: Lucas's cage or the government's. - I hear breathing behind me and a shadow rises on the door, i freeze in fear. "Morning sleeping beauty, leaving already?" The ICE officer, says with a lopsided smile, like he's not used to moving that muscle and arms crossed, with shoulders wide as the doorframe itself. "You locked the door," I whisper, while struggling to breathe. "No kidding." His voice is deep i can almost feel it rumble off the walls, he's definitely angry. "You run, I chase. That's the whole dance, right? But I'm tired. So we change the steps." He says, stalking towards me slowly like he's anticipating me running away. I back away until my calves hit the door. "Why am I here? Why not... the detention centre?" He flashes teeth, half grin, half snarl, and sweeps a hand at the chaos around us. "Look around, princess. Does this look like a place that's ever seen a woman's touch? Laundry everywhere, fridge empty, dishes fossilised in the sink. I need someone soft in the house. Someone to balance all...," he thumps a fist against his chest, "...this." My stomach drops. "I'm not a woman." His eyes rake me head to toe. "Could've fooled me when you dropped those plates, sweetheart. But you know what? Doesn't matter. You'll do." -- Warning: Sensitive warning or whatever

! This story is not directed or targeted towards a real person. The story is complete fiction. ! A girl who was born in a foreign country and grew up in a foreign country. Throughout her life, she experiences feeling unconnected with her culture and feels very out of place with her skincolour and traditions compared to the ones around her and much more.