Café Stories

Free to read! 19-year-old Jane, newly-single, moves to London to work for her friend, Kitty. But Kitty is hiding something about the café - and about Jane and Kitty's past. ***** If you looked at her Instagram, you'd think Jane had the perfect life. But a family tragedy and a big break up shatters that illusion, prompting Jane to drop out of university and move to London. She gets a room above a bookstore and a job as a barista, thanks to her childhood friend Kitty. Struggling with feelings of loneliness among the happy staff, Jane feels further ostracized when Kitty refuses to discuss Matt, who used to live in the bedroom Jane took over and who left under mysterious circumstances. As Jane struggles to find herself, and get the attention of the cute bartender, Harper, she discovers that the Brew Books café is brewing with dark secrets. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

Minju has been frequenting this dainty little shop called 'Glitter Cafeteria' because of this beautiful barista, who keeps on fucking up her orders. Cross-posted on AO3 under the name of 'aurielle_xtylhz'.

Kian, a vampire. Meets Eli at the café during late-night shifts. Eli treats him like a normal customer, which Kian finds unusual. Kian starts coming every night, not just for food or drinks, but to observe Eli... I originally planned for this to be a manhwa, but I've had some doubts about committing to the full project. Think of this as a pilot episode to see if it resonates with you guys!

Cover page is generated by AI. At the edge of a quiet village, where dawn spills gold across the hills, stands a café built on promises and laughter. Eva once thought her story had ended - until Lucas, the clumsy architect student with a heart full of blueprints, returned to rebuild not just the café, but her faith in beginnings. Together they shape walls that hold memories, light that heals, and a love that grows stronger with every sunrise. The Café at Dawn is a tender, dialogue‑rich romance about rebuilding what was lost and discovering that home isn't a place - it's the person who never stops showing up.

This is the anthology story of the Drama Virgos universe. This is a spinoff of the Tara Preston book series

Every morning, before the city fully wakes, Han Soo-yeon unlocks the doors to her small bakery and begins her day the same way she always has-quietly, surrounded by the warmth of familiar routines. Seo Min-Jae arrives just as consistently, a man of few words who seems to belong to those early hours as much as she does. At first, it's nothing more than coincidence-brief exchanges, shared silence, the comfort of something unchanged. But slowly, without either of them noticing when it started, those ordinary moments begin to linger. A glance that lasts a second longer, a presence that feels expected, a quiet understanding that doesn't need to be spoken. This is not a story about love that begins all at once, but one that grows gently-between mornings, in small gestures, and in the simple act of showing up, again and again. A love story that begins not with a confession-but with a routine.

Anjolouwa thought she had everything- a great best friend, a boyfriend, and fame from her critically acclaimed drama series. But two years later, she's struggling to write her next big project. While searching for inspiration at a new popular café, she reconnects with Arden, an old senior whose feelings for her never faded. Will this lead to new beginnings or bitter endings? -mycatisslim 🐾🐾

┈┈・୨ ✦ ୧・┈┈ s. todoroki x male!oc "𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙄 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪?" "𝙄'𝙢- 𝙄'𝙢 𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙗𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪." "𝙄 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬. 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙮 𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮. 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩, 𝙄'𝙢 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩." The Meraki Cafe is situated right in the middle of downtown Musufatu, Japan, known for its signature coffee blend, the pastel yellow aesthetic, slightly bitter yet refreshing tea, their fluffy cheesecake, and its cute, young owner with a dreary and shy attitude. It's also known for its peculiar set of rules written on a chalkboard next to the glass doorway that can clearly be read at any time of the day. ᯓ➤ 1. Don't drag my cafe or myself into whatever hero or villain stuff you guys get into. I want my cafe in one piece. ᯓ➤ 2. I will serve anyone who will walk in these doors. No matter their status, quirks, or the amount of money in your account, I will treat you all the same and will serve you. Emphasis on anyone. ᯓ➤ 3. Attack anyone or me in this cafe, let me remind you I have a legal quirk usage registration card. You can't sue me. A 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 peculiar set of rules. OR 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐇𝐀 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝, 𝐲𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐤𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐭.

A girl who's a working student. She worked at the café with Aling Mary, the woman who supported her because she didn't have a mother and didn't know her father. When she was five years old, she was a street beggar. And there was a brilliant, attractive boy from a millionaire family who was disinterested to conversation. Their P.E. teacher paired them up for a traditional dance, which is how they first met. After a few years, they evolved from strangers to more than just friends.

Hidden in the center of Seoul, Null Point Café is a place where the world slows down - no Wi-Fi, no signal, just warm lights, quiet jazz, and a notebook where strangers leave pieces of themselves behind. When Gabriel Min, a quiet member of the global boy group AURION, accidentally discovers the café after a long rehearsal, he finds something he hasn't had in years - anonymity, silence, and the freedom to simply be Gabriel. Owned by Jenna Solene Han, a former cybersecurity expert who left behind a life of constant monitoring, Null Point was built as a refuge from the noise of the digital world. But when Gabriel begins returning night after night, the quiet space she created slowly becomes something more. In a place designed for disconnection, two people begin to find connection - one quiet conversation at a time.

Mira is a Muslim girl who went on Manila to work so she can provide her family's needs. Ang gusto lang niya ay makapag trabaho para matustusan ang pamilya nito pero hindi niya inaasahan na makikilala niya si Law, ang makulit na kaibigan ng boss nito. Lawrence is a playboy. Ayaw niya sa commitment dahil ayaw niyang maitali sa iisang babae lang. But that changed when he saw a woman entering in his friend's coffee shop. But what if Mira fell inlove to another man. . . . What if there's a string of fate with them but they are not fated ones? Dual point of view Genre:Romance

James potter wakes up to find his best friend standing over him, with his house in ruins and his son crying upstairs. James is left wondering why Voldemort did not kill him, why how his son was still alive. Until James goes upstairs to discover that his wife sacrificed herself to save their son. With his love gone and an infant son to raise, he is left to pick up several pieces along with being a new father. As time goes on James never really thought about falling in love again, he wasn't against it rather he just never considered it. Well that was until he met Athena, a Hufflepuff who graduated from Hogwarts a year after him. In which James raises Harry with the help of his two best friends and tries to continue with a normal life, well as normal as can be if you're a wizard. Or in which, James and Harry navigate life, love, loss, all while trying to protect themselves against the dark lord who wants revenge. How will their lives turn out you ask..well only time will tell James x Oc Harry x Oc

A Long Lived Romance, has reached a final chapter. Though the romance between Devin Winters and Cozilyn Winters has ended, their shared history linger. Once lovers, best friends, and next-door neighbors, they now navigate the delicate balance of separate lives, shaped by the memories that remain. Their journey forward is nothing tension and tenderness, as they learn what it truly means to move on without letting go of the past.

In the strange world of the digital circus, Pomni just wants a moment of calm. But in Jewelfish, an impossible café beneath the water, she ends up sharing something unexpected with Jax: an honest conversation, fragmented memories... and a connection that feels far too real. Because in a place where everything is artificial, even a perfect moment can shatter. Beautiful cover art by @marijxlia on Instagram

A bwwm mafia romance - A peaceful café owner with a hidden past and a mafia heir form an uneasy alliance after an attack, only to discover their fates are intertwined. - Enora Lyle has crafted a peaceful life for herself as the owner of a charming café in a quiet town. But every night, the same haunting dream invades her sleep-- fragmented flashes of violence, danger, and a nagging sense of loss. Marco De Luca is the charismatic CEO of a high-end jewelry empire, his name synonymous with wealth and refinement. But beneath his polished façade lies the ruthless truth-- Marco is the heir to the De Luca crime family, a powerful mafia syndicate known for their deadly efficiency. Cold and calculating, Marco has one rule: never let emotion cloud judgment. - Their worlds collide when Marco, left for dead after an ambush by a rival family, stumbles onto Enora's secluded property. Against her better judgment, Enora saves him, binding herself to the dangerous man who now brings violence to her doorstep. When her home becomes a target, they're forced into an uneasy alliance, seeking refuge together while navigating the dangers that surround them. As they have no choice but to stay together, Enora and Marco find themselves drawn to each other in ways they can't deny. But even as their connection deepens, Enora's recurring dreams grow more vivid, revealing fragments of a life she can't remember; a life tied to secrets, bloodshed, and betrayal. - With enemies closing in and trust shattered, Enora and Marco must decide: can love survive the weight of vengeance and the ghosts of the past? Or will their buried truths tear them apart forever? ~~ 🥈#2 in Italian (out of 17.1K books) ~~ Cover by maskedinthelight (myself)

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He leaned his hands on the table, watching her, his lips tilted into a small smile. His gaze lowered as she stopped to stand in front of him, pulling the earphones free from his ears. She pressed her temple to the centre of his chest, placing an earbud into her own ear. 𝚆𝙴 𝙻𝙾𝚅𝙴 𝙱𝙴𝙲𝙰𝚄𝚂𝙴 𝚆𝙴 𝙲𝙰𝙽-𝚆𝙴 𝙳𝙾. [cover by @ ohabigail] [extended synopsis inside] © 2 0 1 9

Six best friends. One café. And a space that finally feels like theirs. Expresso Express isn't just moving anymore - it's here. Walls are up, cups are stacked, the espresso machine is back in action... and somehow, that makes everything feel both real and unfamiliar at the same time. This is the part no one talks about. When the chaos of moving is gone, but the chaos of living begins. New routines, new customers, new mistakes - and the quiet pressure of trying to make something last. But they're still them. Still laughing in the middle of rush hours, still fixing each other's disasters without a word, still turning ordinary days into something worth staying for. Because a new beginning isn't about starting over perfectly... It's about starting over together. ☕ Expresso Express - same hearts, new rhythm.

Ivan Guillermo de la Vega knows how to write about people. He just doesn't get involved. As a writer for the Indiana Daily Student, he's built his life on observation-clean, precise, and carefully neutral. Until one late night, when he answers a simple AI prompt and creates something he doesn't expect: An ideal. Calm. Consistent. Someone who stays. He closes the tab and forgets about it. The next day, he walks into a café and meets him. Owen Maverick Turner isn't loud. He doesn't try to impress. He doesn't interrupt. He just... stays. And somehow, without even realizing it, he becomes everything Ivan wrote down that night. What begins as coincidence becomes pattern. What feels manageable becomes undeniable. Ivan knows how to observe. He knows how to write. But this time, he's no longer outside the story.

"Why does it seem like the universe is saying not to do something every time we start being... maybe civil?" Description of sorts inside my lovelies. (This started as a oneshot draft but it got out of hand... 👀)