The summer shift
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Heyyyy...this is my first attempt at a Wattpad story.hope u all enjoy..
Riley took the café job for college cash-he didn't expect to find purpose, friendships, or a ridiculous game called Barista Blitz.
With a free-spirited musician, a sarcastic single mom, and a secret poet by his side, Riley navigates cranky customers, latte art disasters, and the mess of growing up.
A warm, funny story about finding yourself in the most unexpected places.
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