*unedited* After his mother's death, a broken 25-year-old Solace Miller turns to the only thing that's ever somewhat consoled him - cooking. And after accidentally summoning a strawberry-loving demon using his mother's old cookbook, his life suddenly takes a turn for the better. Though he soon learns to be careful what he wishes for as his new boss turns to be on the negative end of the very thing that was supposed to benefit him. But there's nothing quite like mischief over a meal to bring three men together, is there? *side stories coming soon*

[Book 1 of the Taste Series] Julian White doesn't say his real name in self-introductions. Hiding behind his middle name and a pair of overly round eyeglasses, he tries to get through the tenacity of attending a competitive culinary school under his uncle's influence. Amidst his learning of crust structures and the nutritional value of bananas, he meets an old friend.

If rocks could speak, they would be the best storytellers as they have forever been around us like muted spectators. ************************ Graduates with honours from the best Culinary school in Switzerland, two arch-rivals find themselves stuck in the kitchen of a soon-to-be-opened five-star resort. Jayveer a.k.a. Jay was a Head Chef surrounded by flavours and everything relishing except his tongue, which rained tedium. He was a rank higher than Priya a Pastry Chef who was surrounded by sugar and everything sweet except her tongue which rained acid. She was not obligated to report to him. She was her boss, and for that, he couldn't thank his stars more. Former judges of the famous cookery show, Master Chef India, didn't know the challenges they threw at the participants will be theirs to face. They were used to the hustle and bustle of a restaurant kitchen, but the real task was working together as a team while dealing with revenge from an unknown enemy. Result? A lot like love, where even the salty pastries and bland curries taste supreme. Or A lot like hatred, where even the apple pie and caviar taste blah. ************************** Written exclusively for ONC 2023 prompt number 63- A rivalry between two coworkers has unforeseen consequences.

Giuseppe Sorrentino, an aspiring Italian-born British pastry chef, went to New Zealand to study pastry at Le Cordon Bleu. During his first class, he met a local student, Annabel May Coulter. When Giuseppe asked Annabel about her aspirations and post-college plans, he realized that he and Annabel shared the same dream of opening a patisserie in Paris, this was just the beginning of their dream together. Disclaimer: 1. This story contains some suicidal content and other things that might cause discomfort to some readers. Viewer discretion is kindly advised. If you or somebody around you needs help, act fast! Consult your local directory for the support group they deserve. Every. Minute. Matters. Thank you! 2. This story might have depictions and references to alcohol drinking. Viewer discretion is kindly advised as well.

SEQUEL TO - ESPRESSOLY FOR YOU; a one shot. Daisy, twenty-two and a culinary graduate was set to crack her first interview and impress the head chef but when asked to meet the restaurant manager for a final word, things took a turn into the surprise lane. Unaware of his identity, her world stopped spinning on its axis when she discovered it to be her crush since past four years. Philip's face was the reminder of her affection and obsession with the veteran who came to her café and stole her heart when she was barely eighteen. Although young Daisy couldn't pacify the intricate ridges of her heart from yearning for the man, the confident girl of today knew well, not to succumb. She may have let Philip go long ago, her determination to make him stay this time was chiseled in rock. But the only problem, Philip was unaware of Daisy's emotional rollercoaster and sadly, visually impaired to see what her aching heart put to display every time he even looked at her. Follow Daisy's journey and the life path she choose, acknowledging her fears and accepting her rogue feelings. ~ ✨Featured- Stories Undiscovered ✨ FoodKart TRIGGER - The story is a slow burner romance, with lots of cooking and food references. It may trigger late night cravings. People trying to control their rogue eating habits or on diet are advised to tread cautiously.

Martha runs a bakery cafe with her dearly departed friend Flo in a magical town called Bridgefort. It's been the dream of their life (and afterlife) to run this business together, and things seem to be going pretty well. Other than possessed sinks, a sentient mop that refuses to work until the labor laws change, and Flo taking a last-minute vacation, leaving Martha to run the place alone for almost a month. This is fine... right? Join a world full of witches, ghosts, little adventurers, and metal-loving bards with dad-bods as Martha tries to hold her world together and maintain the peace she's fought so hard to achieve.

What happens when a chef falls in love? Riley Atlas' world revolves around her restaurants. But suddenly Cupid had different plans for her. Alyna Vivienne Indigo is a cold and strict professor. For her, it's Aaliyah, that is it. She's contented with the simple she shares with her daughter. What will happen when they meet?

A picky chef meets a non-picky chef, and their conflicting opinions lead to heated arguments--and hateful lust. ***** Béatrice Balzac is an accomplished chef with restaurants around the globe, best-selling cookbooks, prize-worthy nonfiction novels, and now, a TV show. Guest chefs come from all around Los Angeles to fool her into eating food she doesn't like, and they win money if they trick her. But when Zane Rose, a notorious anti picky eater is invited to her show without her knowledge, Béa is in a panic. Not only because he's a jerk who can't get behind her picky principles, but because they had a drunken, violent one-night-stand a few nights prior, and it's clear her producers are trying to test her. Sharing Los Angeles with Zane will be tricky; how can she avoid him and his handsome physique and evil tongue while trying to maintain her dignity? How can she preserve her reputation before Zane makes her out to be an idiot? Because Zane is clearly out to get her, and he won't stop until he's toppled her entire empire and left her with nothing.

Every night at 10:45 PM, a mysterious man with a steel tiffin appears at Tanu's failing European bakery in Ranchi, collecting her day's disasters with the reverence of someone handling precious artifacts. He pays too much, arranges imperfect pastries like art installations, and disappears into the November darkness with secrets that taste sweeter than her best chocolate walnut slice. When Tanu discovers where her lopsided buns and overbaked cream puffs actually end up, she realizes that sometimes the most beautiful things in life come wrapped in yesterday's failures. But what happens when the mathematics of love collide with family expectations, business ultimatums, and the delicate architecture of dreams built from leftover crumbs? Some stories begin with perfect recipes. This one starts with everything going deliciously wrong.

Thandie waits for a husband who vanishes on a business trip. As if an eggshell in her life's batter wasn't enough, she's served divorce papers, only to discover the trip masked a secret wedding in Lagos. With four children and a looming mortgage, Thandie reluctantly takes a second job. Life couldn't be sour until Thandie's sister enrolls her on Oppo, an app that only matches opposites without her consent. Of all possible matches, Oppo pairs Thandie with Callum, a local bakery owner. For Thandie, their connection feels like a glitch, but for Callum, secretly smitten with Thandie, it's a gift. Can the man who crafts sweet confections tempt the woman whose heart has forgotten desire? Let's see if they discover the perfect recipe. WARNING This story does not contain: - Mil/Billionaires - Fast cars - Hidden Prince - Sexy muscled whatever Characters are 30+ years old.