Barista Stories

When aliens invade, four baristas are forced to become the saviours of the world. Grab your double-shot of java and strap in - it's going to be a bumpy ride! ***** In the Earth's darkest hour, unexpected heroes are stirring... their coffee, that is. Four baristas on a camping trip are under-qualified to save the world from an alien invasion. But thanks to a hologram with no fashion sense, newly developed superpowers and an alien with a guilty conscience, they've landed the job anyway! So grab your double-shot of java, your blueberry muffin and strap in - Hasta barista, baby. [[2018 Wattys winner and twice featured]] [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Please note this is a sample of the book, which has been published and is available for purchase: Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WKFVKQJ Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1644342154

Izuku Midoriya never wanted to be a hero. He never wanted to be a villain either. He just wanted a quiet life... and a good cup of coffee. So he built Neutral Grounds - a stylish, neon-lit café in the middle of the city where heroes and villains follow one rule only: No fighting. No arrests. No drama. Just coffee. SHINSODEKU COPYRIGHT = PUBLIC DOMAIN "This allows anyone to use your story for any purpose - they could freely print, sell, or turn your story into a movie."

She wasn't supposed to matter. Then she vanished. Now she's back-different, powerful, and still the only person who ever truly saw her. But some things don't come back the same. And some hearts don't forget. Wow Number #3 under natasha romanoff is insane! Thank You guys<33

Her decision shouldn't be up for debate; she knows what to do. But something about the whole situation is so enticing. She already gambled once, twice, more than she'd like to count. It felt so right, but in others' eyes, it was so wrong. At the end of the day, it was all up to her, but what was she going to do? __________________________ THE STORY OF VICTORIA SOLACE AND DALTON REYES

His life was cut short. One second he's finally living the life he fought and worked for - the next, he's dead; buried six feet deep. Next thing he knows he's opening his eyes, waking up in suffocating darkness. Fingers scraping wood... his very own coffin. Hours pass with desperate work, clawing upward inch by inch. Until he breaks through to air. The night air is cool as he climbs up and out of the earth... there's just one thing... no flesh, no heart beat, no organs. Nothing. But somehow he's alive again; only bones - A living skeleton. Free from his earthy home, he has questions. "How am I alive? Why am I alive? What am I supposed to do as a skeleton, and what do now, do I do next?" What does a skeleton do with a second chance at life?

I am Mikhaela Jazzy Lim, a student in the morning and a bartender in the evening. What if I tell you that I kept on falling over and over again for the same person? And that's The Fall that feels like home. At first she was just my friend, my close friend. But one day, I looked at her and I felt something unsual. And as the day goes by, I started being more caring and observant to her. I'm not scared of rejection...I'm scared of being abandoned.

a wlw love story. nat grew up in a kind and loving household. her mothers are in love her extended family all hang out every weekend. and yet she felt different. unworthy. acting wasn't her thing. ballet was, but it's hard to make a living out of something so competitive. quinn was your classic barista with piercings and died hair. she did not grow up in a loving household. her parents constantly fighting. custody battles. foster placements. you name it. what happens when the moon meets the sun. when something so opposite draws them together. tw - eating disorders, self harm, abuse, drugs, alcohol ( nat is the daughter of y/n(sophie) and dahlia from my other book teen on set)

✦ When Home Turns Broken ✦ Revamp of ISSAC ADREAN: THE BLACK KILLIAMS start: nov 25 end:

Epistolary sais x mav

After a summer of stolen glances and hidden desires, Sky and Kyle realise that their feelings may be more than just a fleeting fancy. Sky felt something change in the room the moment Kyle walked into her café. But she's just a simple barista whereas he's an important surgeon. And even if they were compatible, he's a total player who has a different woman on his arm every time she sees him. Determined to turn down his advances, will she hold her nerve as Christmas approaches and tensions rise between them? Kyle can't keep his eyes off a certain redheaded barista, despite the fact the two of them have barely spoken all summer. An upcoming Christmas gala provides the perfect opportunity for a first date, but he fears he'll have an uphill battle persuading her that his intentions are true and that he's ready for a relationship. But ever the optimist, he reckons he'll win her around in the end. This is dual POV romance. Trigger warning: parental loss/bereavement, neurodiversity

☆ Yael had never thought his life could get THIS chaotic. ☆ It all started at his summer job; working at the local cafe at his hometown, the lively town of Brookside. Everything was peaceful at first, but as the saying goes, "There's always calm before the storm". One fateful day, while usually brewing coffees & making latte arts, a particular customer ran through the door; the famous actress, Wisteria Belladona. At that exact moment, he knew she was trouble. Once his peaceful life, now full of emotional roller-coaster; getting involved in high society scandals, being the town gossip, almost dying, oh, also including feeling foreign feelings.

Don't forget to follow me first and vote while you read. Thank you, and adore you. Diego Ishaan hidup sebagai dua jiwa dalam satu tubuh. Satu entitinya yang lembut, protektif, dan terikat secara misteri kepada seorang gadis bernama Zora Eliora. Satu lagi entitinya merupakan entiti yang gelap, yang tidak pernah belajar membezakan antara cinta dan pemilikan. Seumur hidupnya, Diego tidak tahu kenapa dirinya sentiasa rasa 'kosong', seolah-olah bahagian penting di dalam dirinya itu hilang. Sehinggalah pada hari Zora muncul di bilik hospital, dan kedua-dua entiti itu tersedar serentak. Keadaan Diego tiba-tiba berubah. Dari hampir nazak, kepada bangkit semula dengan kekuatan yang tidak sepatutnya dimiliki oleh manusia biasa. Semua doktor panik. Zayn, sahabatnya merasa takut. Han, abang kepada Zora, mencuba untuk menarik Zora jauh dari Diego. Tetapi, di tengah kekacauan itu, suara Diego atau mungkin entiti lain yang menguasainya, Lucien, bergema dengan nada yang membuat semua orang terdiam. "Please don't leave me. You're Mine." -Diego Ishaan- Zora bukan penyebab kekacauan itu. Tetapi, dia adalah punca sesuatu dalam diri Diego terbangun. Satu entiti melihat Zora sebagai cahaya. Satu lagi melihatnya sebagai milik yang tidak boleh dilepaskan. Dan Diego terperangkap di tengah-tengah cinta yang tidak pernah sempat dia belajar. Dan obsesi yang semakin menggila setiap kali Zora menjauh. Dalam perjuangan antara dua sisi jiwanya, Diego akhirnya sedar. Dia bukan hanya sedang mempertahankan nyawa. Tetapi, dia sedang mempertahankan warasnya. Extra Content⚠️: · Maaf jika ada persamaan, ini cuma kebetulan · Mohon maaf, kisah ini mengandungi pembunuhan, darah, trauma · Maaf jika ada kesalahan · Maaf jika cerita ini tidak sesuai dengan anda Start: 29 August 2025 End:

Harper Hartley has never asked for magic. Yet Willowbridge-her quiet, charming, too-old town-keeps nudging its way into her day. Steam curls into shapes, reflections whisper, pigeons stare in perfect unison, and a golden origami bird seems determined to have opinions. Everyone else calls it coincidence. Harper calls it suspicious. When Rowan Marlowe steps into her life-soft-spoken, observant, and hiding a power he's desperate to control-the strange moments begin to sharpen. The town reacts to him. The bird reacts to him. And Harper can't tell if she's imagining the connection between them... or if Willowbridge has been waiting for it. As forgotten histories resurface and long-silent magic begins to stir, Harper is pulled into a truth woven between their families, their choices, and the town's quiet heartbeat. With humor, chaos, slow-burn tenderness, and a mystery older than both of them, Harper must learn to trust what she sees-even when the world tries to pretend it's ordinary. Some magic whispers. Willowbridge listens. And Harper is finally listening back.

Cael Sylae is a beautiful city built on contradictions-neon towers beside cracked cathedrals, elegance wrapped around corruption, and heroes who shine brightest only after they've burned. Grace Lott is no hero. She's a one-legged barista working the morning shift at Sharebucks, barely holding her life together with caffeine, fake smiles, and the stubborn hope that tomorrow might hurt a little less. She dreams of becoming a knight. Life made her a pirate. Between late bills, a failing scholarship, and the ghosts of a childhood she would rather forget, Grace hides her pain beneath sarcasm and sunshine. Even when she gets knocked down-literally-during a street incident that goes viral, she laughs it off and keeps moving. But Cael Sylae has a strange way of pulling gentle people into its storm.

A story in which a woman in love with words, meets a man in love with her. Johnny's life is anything but perfect; instead it's filled with heavy remnants from a gloomy past. In spite of all the obstacles he's had to face, he refuses to let his past define him and only wants to move forward in life. When Mystic walks into his life, he finds himself hooked, hooked by her beauty and the mystery that surrounds her. As these two seemingly opposite sweethearts begin to fall for each other, they soon realize that falling in love is like chasing the sun. [Previously known as Word Addict]

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Blossom Brew is a cozy café in South Korea where Taehyung, a sweet and innocent barista spends his days serving coffee to the locals. His peaceful routine is interrupted when Jeon Jungkook, a famous but reserved French artist, walks into the café one rainy day. Captivated by Taehyung's angelic charm and gentle nature, Jungkook starts visiting the café regularly, slowly drawing closer to the man who unknowingly becomes his muse.

Averyn Marylyn is a young part-time barista working in a cosy cafe owned by a French woman in bustling London. The cafe, a favourite haunt for soldiers, becomes a hub of activity, especially when the prestigious Colonel Calliax Andres becomes a regular patron. However, Averyn's days are far from ordinary, as she finds herself entangled in a complex web of relationships and emotions. Enter Zayden Doun, Averyn's childhood friend and a young private with a British-Chinese heritage. As Averyn navigates the ups and downs of her daily life, she finds solace and support in Zayden's unwavering friendship. But it's Colonel Andres who proves to be the most enigmatic figure in Averyn's world. Despite his esteemed rank, the colonel's demeanour oscillates between a prideful soldier in public and an annoying jerk in private. Every encounter with him leaves Averyn frustrated and exasperated, yet there's an undeniable tension simmering beneath the surface. As Averyn grapples with her feelings for both Zayden and Colonel Andres, she finds herself drawn into a whirlwind of emotions, navigating the complexities of love, loyalty, and self-discovery. Will she succumb to the charms of the dashing colonel, or will she choose the comfort and familiarity of her childhood friend? And amidst the chaos of her personal life, will Averyn be able to find her voice and stand up for what she truly believes in?" Averyn: "Welcome to Le Petit Café, where every cup tells a story." Colonel Andres: "I'll have my usual, and make it quick." Averyn: "Pleasure as always, Colonel." Zayden: "Hey, Ave. Long time no see." Averyn: "Zayden! It's been too long." Colonel Andres: "You're wasting your time here, Averyn. You should be doing something more... worthwhile." Averyn: "I'll decide what's worthwhile for myself, thank you very much." Averyn: "Sometimes, the hardest battles are the ones we fight within ourselves."

A Seravelle Series 2 Meet Damara Eurenia Seravelle, an independent woman, model, and protective twin sister of the renowned legendary actor and idol Deonon Elian, who is also a father of two. While Kleo Ludeon Velmirae is the intelligent, kind, and supportive friend of Elisha. He believes that love is complicated, but destiny can make it even more so. When fate brought them together and they grew closer, living their best lives while spending time with Elisha's and Deonon's children and balancing their respective jobs, what if being acquaintances was just the first step in their love story? How would they handle it, especially since they work in very different ways? 📍picture from ©HereEchoAI (Eko) → An alternating POVs story

Sophie hasn't listened to music in three years. Not since grief turned every song into a scar. She only went to that concert for the vibes, not to sit beside Tucker James, the infuriatingly gorgeous frontman she once obsessed over. When he shows up in her tiny café the next day, Sophie tells herself it's just a coincidence. But coincidences don't explain the way he keeps coming back... or the secrets he's hiding behind that easy smile. Falling for a rockstar was never in Sophie's plan. Neither was uncovering the dangerous world that comes with him.