Set your story in a coffee shop that’s just introduced a new line of autumnal drinks.

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“Pumpkin Spice Latte” by <inactive> .

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Author’s note- this was inspired from Hololive’s newest English members. Their interactions are adorable and I used the same concept of phoenix and dark angel/grim reaper apprentice. Please go check them out ^-^ Also, this is one of my longest stories ever. I’m honestly kind of proud that I hit the 1,500 mark~ Some information you’d need- this story is set in a fictional world where everyone has spirit animals. The spirit animal directly affect you, like, if yours was a phoenix, you’d have a much longer life than others, maybe even be immort...

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“Curled Leaves” by The-Burrowing-Owl- Author

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Leaflitter wasn’t supposed to taste like this. Michael took another tentative sip of the warm drink. Even the smell seemed spot on, it was earthy and rich, with undertones of drying plant life. It was smooth and firm, and the taste on his tongue curled like piles of crisp autumn leaves. Leaflitter wasn’t supposed to taste like this. It wasn’t supposed to taste good. It should probably be muddy, not clean and calming.The young man looked up to match the obviously pleased face of his employer. “It’s good?” He smiled questioningly. Al...

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“All the Things That Cannot Fly” by Scout Tahoe

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The morning is swimming with threads of pregnant silver clouds by the time I thrust the key into the lock. I twist it around until the doors click open and shadows peck me on the cheeks. Shreds of dust whisper while I think about Kitty and her problems. I still don’t know why she asked me to open the shop’s doors today. Busy, dealing with daydreams, is what I wanted to tell her as my excuse. Instead I asked for a raise and she didn’t reply. I call her Ma when I’m feeling generous, but today I have my own mother to take care of....

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“Kopi Kawa : The Leaves Coffee” by Amy Utami

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The autumn has come, lead with it the breeze of winter, forced the leaves to give up on its green. The pavement had been buried by yellow, green, and red. The rain has changed its form, no longer a liquid refreshing element, but solid grassy leaves falls upon the change. The weather pushed me to wear more appropriate clothes, as short no longer protect me from what I needed. Only months left before winter comes. Since iced drinks didn’t really served anymore, I hold a competition for all workers in my coffee shops. It’s like a ritual, onc...

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“Warm Cups, Warm Hearts” by A J

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From deepest ebony to melodic umber hues, from cream softened oranges to the greens that mature into a sea-spun sage - the fall had arrived and is as welcome as a long remembered song.The autumn had dressed for the coming season, donning her most vibrant hues. She had swept into our streets and woodlands with a humble boldness that invited the eye to see more than they otherwise might. We were are all so blessed to witness such beauty. There were the browns that come as some quilt to the earth, yet the rest are the hues of volcanoes, of fire...

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“Adorned in Blue” by Molly Leasure

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Temperance Blue of Blue to Blue was a blue woman. Not literally blue, no, just grim. Her cropped bob was rigid, holding still even in the most torrential storm. A stark contrast to her skeletal frame, which held similar strength against winds that, say, an umbrella might--one donning a floor-length evening gown.Our Gothic temptress had eyes that reveled in voyeurism. Her fixated gaze could devour a full room, giving her an edge in people-watching. And in business. The business she adored, the business her patrons held above all else, the bus...

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“The Drinks Of The Fall” by Bareera Samra

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The door slid open and a gust of wind blew in. Almost immediately, I looked up from the counter to see a middle-aged man entering the café, his eyes trying hard to adjust in this environment. I was surprised. Our café was the most suitable and perfect for having morning tea or evening coffee. Our lights were the most appropriate according to the time of the day, bright yellow in the morning, light blue in the evening. Right now our café was blinking yellow, plus the sunshine shining on our glass door. Frowning, I bent back to mixing differen...

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“Imposter” by L M

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The mysterious young woman ambled into the quaint coffee shop, shades and a wavy balayage bob framed her face. Something about her commanded attention, yet she also blended in with the crowd of others nearby. The woman wore a beige trench coat dress and black leggings underneath, high heeled boots, and a watch. This was clearly a woman of business. Patiently, she waited in the line to order and finally relax in the coffee shop. An array of book shelves, tables and chairs, autumn decorations, the view of sunset colored leaves outside the wind...

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“Maple Corner” by Aubrey Maria ✌

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Happy tears burned down her cheeks as she put away a little note that was directly written for her. The words were like butter: smooth to read and caring like a healing balm to touch. When she looked inside, it was empty. “Just like she said,” she whispered to herself. …1 Month PriorRosie just met her college friend, Lena, at the Maple Corner for a cup of coffee. It had been a while since the two friends had finally set aside a time and brushed midterm finals away to meet one another. Rosie smiled to herself as she picked a table t...

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“Rise of the Fall Menu” by Kal Zone

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Grim dawn had broken over the Java Jar Coffee Bar. It was never a kind day to be a cynic, Lenny the Latte thought, yet what choice did he have? The day had arrived, and they were coming. They were coming for his customers. They were coming for his caffeine. They were coming for his soul. But they weren’t coming for him. Lenny gazed out the Drive-Thru window, fixed wordlessly upon the autumn expanse. Chill winds blew through the trees, whose ardent verdure was seared with ochre. Soon the leaves would be engulfed, and in cinders fall and crumb...

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“In the Process of Dying” by Julie Frederick

⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #63

“I couldn’t possibly die on a Tuesday,” Ruth announced, with the flourish of a seasoned stage actress. She raised her cannulated hand to her forehead in a mock swoon. With her other hand she clutched the Pumpkin Spice Latte that I’d bought for her, strictly against doctor’s orders.“It had better be a Friday,” she continued. “That way you can drop by the morgue after work if you need to identify the body, then go out and get drunk to celebrate. And still have the weekend to recuperate.” She released her hold on the still untasted drink and ad...

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“Coffee and Combat Maze Runner FanFic” by Vanellope Von Schweetz 🍭

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Anne leaned on the counter as Chuck struggled to pick a kind of drink. Her mood grew darker as the line started building up.Finally when the line started getting impatient, Chuck had picked the hot cocoa with peppermint. After hours work of serving angry people with the need for coffee. For her break all she wanted to do was hang out with the best person...Aphrodite. She whipped out her phone remembering to get the corner of her phone fixed.MathPsycho: U want 2 come over?FandomRebel: sure where?MathPsycho: new jobFandomRebel: kAnne put her p...

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“Launch Day” by Rebecca Lee

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The aroma of black coffee seeped through the cracks of the doorway of The Sandhill Coffee House, piercing the early morning with the smooth, rich scent of roasted beans, and … hints of vanilla, spice, nuts, and Fall.It was an important day in York, Georgia – the day that the Sandhill Coffee House presented its seasonal line-up of new coffee blends.And people around the small town looked forward to the day – even the non-coffee drinkers. Not only did the coffee house launch its fall flavors of coffee … they launched new autumnal flavored hot ...

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“Luna's autumn theory ” by Dibsysgsvn Dibwyshv

Submitted to Contest #63

Autumn in Canada is my favorite time of the year. How everything around us becomes beautiful and cooler, providing us a relief from the heat. The beautiful transformation of tree leaves in stunning shades of yellow, orange, red and brown blows my mind. Currently sitting in a coffee shop which have just introduced a new line of autumnal drinks, having a hot chocolate. Trying to make my sullen mood a little better. “Good evening.” A old lady nearly in her 70's stood in front if my table. “Good evening.” I said “Can I sit with you, if you don’t...

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“Safe Place” by Daniel Munoz

Submitted to Contest #63

As I closed the door, the first thing I saw in the room I had just stepped into was a sign with the words Safe Place.- I chose the right place - I thought, my heart still pounding a hundred miles an hour.The second thing I noticed was the cozy scent of autumn - cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin spice. I closed my eyes, let my mind be transported back to happy memories, and felt like I had just woken up to escape from a bad dream into the safety of a warm bed.The air had also the strong aroma of coffee, and I turned around to confirm that I was ...

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Set your story in a coffee shop that’s just introduced a new line of autumnal drinks.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 161 stories

“Pumpkin Spice Latte” by <inactive> .

“Curled Leaves” by The-Burrowing-Owl- Author

“All the Things That Cannot Fly” by Scout Tahoe

“Kopi Kawa : The Leaves Coffee” by Amy Utami

“Warm Cups, Warm Hearts” by A J

“Adorned in Blue” by Molly Leasure

“The Drinks Of The Fall” by Bareera Samra

“Imposter” by L M

“Maple Corner” by Aubrey Maria ✌

“Rise of the Fall Menu” by Kal Zone

“In the Process of Dying” by Julie Frederick

“Coffee and Combat Maze Runner FanFic” by Vanellope Von Schweetz 🍭

“Launch Day” by Rebecca Lee

“Luna's autumn theory ” by Dibsysgsvn Dibwyshv

“Safe Place” by Daniel Munoz

🌟 Similar prompts

Start your story with the line, “By the time I stepped outside, the leaves were on fire.” (Whether this is a literal fire is up to you.)

Write about a character making fall decorations out of construction paper.

Write a story from the perspective of a bird migrating for the winter.

Write about two characters going apple picking.

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