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The Four Baristas of the Apocalypse (sample)

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Reads 325,364
Votes 12,777
Parts 16
Time 2h 2m

Wattys winner

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!
 
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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/1644342154All Rights Reserved

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The Adventures Of That Particular Group: Start Of Their Adventure (#Wattys2016) by OfficialTPG

Imagine if you had the power of the stars in your hands and the existence of a neighbouring planet depended entirely on you and your team. . . There were four people who had powers beyond imagination. One had weaponry, one had memory, another had teleportation and the last had gatherance. It might be hard to believe, but those four were set on a journey to save a neighbouring planet. The journey might change their fate and turn things around. Would they be able to make it, or would they lose everything that they once had? What discoveries would they make, and what would they have to do with them? What would the path that they will choose be, to give up or continue? Will their lives ever be back to normal? The fate of another planet depends on this group... So read on to find out! The sequel of this story is out. If you vote for our story it would mean the world to us :-) Special thanks to our classmate who is now helping us edit grammar and provided the Corean quiz and everyone else who helped to do a part. Note: You may find some parts of the story confusing and theoretically impossible. But this is a fictional world so please understand. Thank you! The story had been recently refurbished so that it will look more organised and has the pictures now. We will start Phase 2 of our renovation process, which will edit the grammar so our story will be wonderful. Stay tuned and vote for us! Thank you fans of The Adventures Of That Particular Group! Cover made by @TheScarlettWolf (YiChen) 2000 views on 9 Aug 2016 P.S Vote us for Wattys! Type our story name then write #MyWattysChoice.

INVASION: Wildest Game by VEIILLL07

20 years ago, the world was on the brink of extinction when the Galactic Federation saved Earth. Since then, humans pledged their loyalty to serve them. Human's connection with one of the higher beings in the universe, resulted in Earth's civilization rising to a higher level. Two decades passed and new generations rose. I, Alexa Stanfield, a 20-year-old college student, found out that the Galactic Federation saved Earth for a dark purpose. For two decades, we've been conscripted and nurtured under the guise of care, only to unveil our grim fate as pawns in an Intergalactic conflict, thrust into a war we never signed up for. The previous species that Galactic Federation sent were annihilated quickly. Therefore, they were forced to use us, as their new human army, opposing the plan's timing. My friends and I were selected as candidates with the resilience to withstand mind manipulation. We endured an intense training regimen that was more like a deadly game of survival. The Federation believed that this was the only way to prepare us for the war since they have no time to waste on conventional methods. My friends and I share an unbreakable bond and loyalty, soon to be challenged by the most harrowing trials. Armed with only our school learning and raw life experiences, we'll face murder, death, sacrifices, and betrayal. A kid, old, man, or woman, there's no exception, regardless of age or gender. Our training ground? Safira, a verdant moon planet. This is the story of our involvement in the most intense training of our lives.

Starsnatcher - Trapped In An Alien World [COMPLETE] by PASharp

Imagine you were trapped. Not on a deserted island, but lightyears away from Earth on a distant moon. Then you might be Lucas Anderson. It's the year 2037. Mankind has discovered two wormholes into foreign worlds; much to our misfortune. Near the isolated town of Ernstburgh, two college students have just disappeared, likely due to the beings that came through the wormholes. Seeking to escape his depressing day-to-day life, 20-year old Lucas Anderson decides to investigate the disappearances, only to become a victim himself, too. Once he wakes up on a distant moon, he knows he must get back to Earth. On his quest, he meets several aliens and eventually the two college students. Together, they embark on an interstellar adventure of galactic proportions, seeking to understand the truth behind what's going on. [-] New chapters will be released every Sunday, if possible. Occasional bonus content is released on Tuesdays. Credit goes to hridiv for this fantastic cover. Wordcount of about 160,000 words (don't know the exact number).

Love And Lattes [DISCONTINUED] by begumsuaksu

"I have a question... Why do you work here? Isn't it hard to handle work and school at the same time?" I asked. He chuckled. "I accidentally chucked Wesley's PlayStation out of the window so I err... Kinda have to work for a few weeks to replace it." I laughed. "Accidentally?" "Actually, I did it to get back at him for dropping my phone into a bowl of soup, but don't tell him that," Levi whispered to me. ~ Every other day Alyssa ends up at Starbucks ordering her weekly latte. It's the same old situation every week, except this week there is a new barista at the till. A ridiculously good looking barista, may I add. Alyssa and Levi speak to each other every week and begin to get to know one another: there will be love, and there will be lattes. 'This is an amazing book!!' {floral_erin, 13.03.16} 'I'm falling in love with your story.' {this_is_her, 26.04.16} Cover made by tumblr_hoe © 2015-2016 MILADEPR ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Caffeine Rush (Avengers Fanfic) by TheDragonWitch22

Jesse Sharpe is just a normal barista working at a hole-in-the-wall coffeeshop, at least that's what it looks like on the outside. Her supernatural speed sets her apart, though no one would know that because, three years ago, she didn't exist in this world. Three years ago, she broke through the dimensional barrier between her universe and this one, and decided to stick around when she discovered the most delightful invention in the multiverse; coffee. Luckily, there's one other person in the city who shares her immense love of caffeine. Tony Stark. With his offer, becoming the Avengers' Barista is easier than expect, but that made keeping her inherited speed from them practically impossible. Especially while practically living under their roof and with a certain green eyed god of mischief right next door. A/N: though set in the same universe as my other work, The Archangel, it is not necessary to read The Archangel to understand the events of this book (but Easter eggs for those that do) P.S. I'm trying to make my version of a speedster as accurate as can be expected with a reasonable amount of math and googling and I'm using my own CW inspired multiverse lore

a.u. by DreamerCail

[Watty Awards 2019 Winner - New Adult!] Damian Ryker is something of a nomad. In his 22 years of life he's moved a grand total of 14 times. But he's here to stay this time, honest. He's already got himself a cushy new job in town and he's exploring the popular local shops, like that coffee shop down the road. It seems nice enough, perhaps a little too hipster for his taste and the barista is awkward, if not the slightest bit weird. But there's something strange about the innocuous café, like-oh I don't know-earthquakes that seem to destroy it every morning before miraculously repairing themselves and leaving him with the only memory of it. And just when that sounded a tad off, things start to get...a little out of this world. ------------ This was my 2017 Nanowrimo story that I couldn't quite fall out of love with. Inspired by the fun and fascinating world of fan fiction AUs, I hope you'll have as much fun with this as I had writing it!

All That and Then Some by Renee_RK

[WATTYS WINNER 2022] What's it like to have everything you ever wanted? To be utterly, ridiculously, completely HAPPY? Pretty worrying, actually. *** In this Watty Winning (!!) standalone sequel to "All Good Things", we visit Alice, her family and friends at the All Good Things cafe. A lot has changed in 5 years. Her marriage is back on track and steamier than ever... at least when there isn't a kid within earshot. Fortunately, the youngest is in the smelly grip of puberty himself and just wants to be alone. Their daughter, the entrepreneurial prodigy, went off to university only to return disillusioned by life, love and Kierkegaard. Good thing the cafe is still afloat... just about. It's hard to make ends meet when you're trying to change the world, one plant-based latte at a time! Just as things are starting to look a little dire, Alice becomes an unwitting TikTok sensation and kids all over the city start copying her moves. Now, a corporate chain wants a piece of the action and Alice will have to decide whether she can stomach a return to the soul-suck of corporate life in order to keep her dream alive. [[70,000 words]]

Hybrid: The Awakening by DuNdUnDUN2006

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The Air Out Of [Wattys2018 shortlist] by sophvergeletti

*wattys 2018 shortlist* *writer's awards sci-fi winner* It all started with an accident. Through vast consolidation begets a single empire bordering on the mere idea of war with an enemy threatening to destroy its entire existence, starting from the inside. Many call it tyranny, others, vengeful menace, but it's taking them down. One by one. A series of events follow, including a spy, a plan destined to fail and a desperate offer that puts everything on the line. She wasn't what they were hoping for. But they take what they can get. Once rejected by the place they called home, five estranged teens jump at the opportunity for an escape. Thrust into an unknown underwater society at random, it's a gamble for life and death, win or lose. Fast forward to friendship, rivalry, loyalty, borderline sorcery, and a second home that'll change their lives as they know it. But as the days grow by, and the game of cat and mouse breaks its final straw, blending in a world not meant for them is not as easy as it seems. Especially when you try to save a colony whilst saving yourself. *this story is/will be rewriting. [minimal changes] The plot will generally be the same, I'm just removing some plot holes and grammatical inconsistencies* #974 dysotopian - out of 1.8k stories #442 science fiction - out of 5.9k stories

A Perfect Fit by lilyvictoriawrites

[Wattys 2023 Grand Prize Winner] After an eight-hour flight sitting next to her high school nemesis Jackson Carter, fashion designer and barista Isabelle Curtis thought that would finally be the last she would see of him. But as the saying goes, famous last words. * * * Isabelle Curtis and Jackson Carter were fierce academic rivals in high school, up until Jackson moved to the UK in junior year for boarding school. Eight years later, Jackson has returned from abroad to take on the role of CEO at his late father's company. When Isabelle and Jackson meet again, there's a war of words, banter and a passionate dislike towards each other. Throw in a high school reunion, some more chaos, and a 'deal' in the mix-one that might just involve a little faking and pretending. It's all fun and games and tit for tat, almost just like in high school, until real feelings become involved...

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The Adventures Of That Particular Group: Start Of Their Adventure (#Wattys2016)

Imagine if you had the power of the stars in your hands and the existence of a neighbouring planet depended entirely on you and your team. . . There were four people who had powers beyond imagination. One had weaponry, one had memory, another had teleportation and the last had gatherance. It might be hard to believe, but those four were set on a journey to save a neighbouring planet. The journey might change their fate and turn things around. Would they be able to make it, or would they lose everything that they once had? What discoveries would they make, and what would they have to do with them? What would the path that they will choose be, to give up or continue? Will their lives ever be back to normal? The fate of another planet depends on this group... So read on to find out! The sequel of this story is out. If you vote for our story it would mean the world to us :-) Special thanks to our classmate who is now helping us edit grammar and provided the Corean quiz and everyone else who helped to do a part. Note: You may find some parts of the story confusing and theoretically impossible. But this is a fictional world so please understand. Thank you! The story had been recently refurbished so that it will look more organised and has the pictures now. We will start Phase 2 of our renovation process, which will edit the grammar so our story will be wonderful. Stay tuned and vote for us! Thank you fans of The Adventures Of That Particular Group! Cover made by @TheScarlettWolf (YiChen) 2000 views on 9 Aug 2016 P.S Vote us for Wattys! Type our story name then write #MyWattysChoice.