Spanglish Stories

"I wasn't born a poet" is the poem that won me second place in the Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts Monterey County High School Poetry Awards 2026, organized by the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts.

Yolanda is 18 and in a gang. A gang she promised her life to. Until she meets 20-year-old Nico and begins to really question if it's all worth it. Gang life isn't easily left behind though, can she handle the consequences?

Emilia Díaz, a 24 year old woman who has been tasked with caring for her younger brother, Moises. Her parents were Mexican immigrants who moved to the U.S. to find better healthcare for their son. On a fateful night, they both passed from a tragic car accident. Hurt from the loss of her parents and fearful of her brother's condition, Emilia is guarded and protective of herself and her brother. Will she be too guarded to receive love from strangers and friends alike?

When her saw her, he knew she was the one. When she saw him, she knew he was the one. Will her family through off this happy couple ?

Daniel Torres and a Some of his friends from east LA are switched to a preppy school that Araceli Gonzalez goes to. Daniels school shuts down because there was to much students in gangs and vandalizing the school building. What will happen when Araceli suggests to Daniel to go on a adventure? An adventure full of emotions, love and the true harsh reality. Cover by @chqntelle -------------------------- Sensitive topics included in this book: immigration, racism, and death. This book was something I wanted to write for such a long time so I hope you guys enjoy this book.

D'Angelo Hale is adopted, so what? That's nothing new. Neither is how often he smokes and drinks, and it's not a problem, ok? And you know what else isn't a problem? His pansexuality. Or his cursing, for that matter. So callete la boca and let him live his psychoactive life.. in peace! And hopefully with that cute kid in his math class?

Allison and James Cline are a married couple. They're not a normal couple, I can tell you that. Allison gets visions, visions that involve death and many other horror things. James follows Allison through out her 'gift' and tries to help as much as he can. James, along with his wife, is a demon hunter and a paranormal survivor. He can feel and see the presences of non-living creatures. Together, the Cline's will try their best to save those who need their help and protection.

"Look at me, Christopher. I just can't forget what they said and you know that it still affects me. You can only truly love someone else if you love yourself. You deserve more than this. You deserve more than me. I love you, but you deserve more. I'm sorry." *** Daniella Jimenez was someone who was trying to move forward from her horrible school experience. It left a stain on her and she was trying to learn to move on from it. Christopher Velez, Daniella's childhood best friend, was someone that liked laughing and smiling and he liked making those around him do the same. Hopefully, he would make it easier for Daniella to move on from her experience. 15 November 2019 - 19 October 2022

There is something mystical about life, about humans, about the idea of fate, and love. This book is an attempt at writing not only a memoir of my life, but of how I came to understand it. The following are stories that defined me, moments withing feelings, thoughts, and ideas. "Here" is a journey into my past memories of family-growing up multi-cultured, living through the responsibilities of my some terrible choices, and getting to find and know myself. All art hither is mine.

"Baby, the ups and downs are worth it long way to go, but we'll work it.We're flawed but we're still perfect for each other ,sometimes I thought we'd never see the light. We went through hell with heaven on our side. This beach ain't always been no paradise but nightmares only last one night" Everyone has a family and a home, either it comes to them naturally or they have to find them it isn't easy. I had one a broken one that was thrown all over the place and now we are here building it back up. There are still people out here doubting our power but we will make it living that good life and no one will stop us. Welcome home...

Will Joel Pimentel finally find love? He's in a Latin boy band and she's merely just a fan. Until she isn't. They turn each others' worlds upside down. Is she ready for the roller coaster ride he is about to take her on? Is he ready for the spark of life he didn't know he needed from her? With a little help from his fellow band members and guidance from his best friends he'll learn just what love really is. This story will feature a love interest for Zabdiel and a few guest writers. There might be some MA chapters and I'll let you guys know when those are coming up!

Just a bunch of poems I wrote. Some are old, some are new but they all focus on the past.

A million miles - is what it all takes. She would do it to earn some little money; he would do it to chase his dreams to be on stage. She does it for her family; and, he does it to win her heart. But is the boy who is literally every girls' dream willing to stop? Is Christopher Velez willing to sacrifice his dream for her? Will he stop long enough for her to keep up? And is Anaeya DeLuca even worth the wait? Is she his resistance or his dream? Or is it the other way round? Status: Completed (13.02.19 - 13.08.20) Highest rankings.. #7 christophervelez #4 zabdieldejesus #8 richardcamacho #14 erickbriancolon #21 joelpimentel #9 #8 #6 cnco

Joel Pimentel, a heartbroken tycoon on the verge of committing suicide, aimlessly boards a train one night only to come come face to face with Analia. ... Analia Colon, a high-spirited adventurous girl who plans to secretly run away with her so called lover, comes face to face with Joel when boarding her train to go back home. ... What happens when Joel finds himself pulled into Analia's crazy life?

"quédate, baby, quiero verte" *spanglish* *lowercase intended*

Warning: There will be vulgarities! "Don't fucking tell me that he was the one that came onto you! I know what I saw and you initiated it!" "That is not what happened!" "I always knew you were a little slut, I just didn't want to believe it. But look at you, hooking up with my brother and friends!" "I did not hook up with any of them!" How could he even think that?! "Stop lying and face the truth. I caught you. There is nothing that you can say or do that will change that." At this point, I knew what was to come. "Listen, I'm going make it quick and painless. You don't deserve a happy ending to your life and I'm certainly not going to give you one anymore. The wedding is off!" And with that he left through the small coffee shop's doors and never came back, leaving a pregnant twenty-two year old fiancée behind. That was the epitome of pain.

This is from my past self mind, that I continued because of boredom and inspiration. In a world of segregation and separation, people are forced and contained in their home country. World War three was resolved with a unthinkable solution, each country is separated. No trading, no remembrance, and no contact with anyone outside your home country. One day a boy goes into unknown video game territory while trying to hack his game. He is entered into a chatroom, that tells him of his mission. Confused, the boy tries to contact the others in the chatroom but is now aware of the barrier that separates them is broken. The story follows an action packed, end of the world chase that the characters will have to face their worst fears to defeat this unknown figure that taunts them.

Y/n and her two friends, Jessica and Karmela , go to jersey for a week. Let's see what happens when they meet the jersey trio. It's just for a week

Sammy a 17 year old finds himself in a deep slumber from which he suddenly awoken from by a soft voice. Now he finds himself in an entirely new time period 50+ years in the future. His new friends being the reincarnations of his old comrades- Not just that his presence here seems to stir up some more enemies as If the world wanted to swallow him whole, 'like jeez I know I'm not supposed to be here dam! >:(" All that Sammy know is his name age and maybe some faces, but most importantly he knows he's a reincarnation of a Child of the First and his purpose is to get rid of Ritchens child/vessel. But who could that possibly be? Will Sammy be able to adapt to a time period that is not his? Or will time get to him? And why was he even kept in slumber for so long? (This story is made up of multiple POVs)