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

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“A few changes to the menu” by Terra Thorne

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Red Eye Café: Located at 1587 E Main Street, in the heart of Central Ohio! Thank you for signing up for our newsletter. As you know, we at the Red Eye Café are dedicated to keeping our customers happy. Before I talk about the changes coming to our menu to celebrate the harvest season, I’d like to thank those of you that participated in our summer selection drinks. The Bikini Mama and the White Claw Bro were by far two of the more popular drinks released for the season. We hope you’ll find these new additions to our ...

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“The colorful coffee” by Mom Martin

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October 1stIt's a new month and unlike every girl I don't like to write an entry every day I like to write an entry every time something exciting happens mostly once or twice every week something major must happen for me to write three times in one week every single time I write an entry for a new day except for the first day of the month I introduce myself and who I am so that way if anyone reads this in the future somehow they'll know who I am but they'll only be reading with my permission of course for example if my crush Max reads it I h...

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“Jazz-Mint Tea” by Xiomatli Diaz

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The wind from the east flutters through the chimes on the front porch. The tables are set, the chill in the air has come. The grin on Beatrix’s face is… whimsical. She’s got a special recipe in brew and she’s thrilled to try it out on her next human customer! Autumnal Menu; Jinx juice - warm vanilla milk, cinnamon spice, orange peel shavings, and a hint of whimsy. To ward off bad luck for the day. Camel-meal - chamomile tea (water or milk), allspice to sweeten, lavender and honey. To attract a peaceful day. Defeat-Me-Not; g...

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“Witch's Brew” by Cyndy Reads

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Autumn precipitates change. Kaylie knew that. But the amount of change thrown at her in the few days leading up to the equinox left her head spinning. The change of seasons always meant a new menu, new stock, new ads; that was enough of a hassle already, but an expected one. What she hadn’t expected was Dina walking out on her. Here she was, first day of autumn, lu...

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“Coffee, Spice and all things Nice” by Roxanna C Revell

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Why did I let Kate persuade me to drink so much last night?! Oh yes… we talked about that. It's because I'm still in the hangover phase of my new life and the best way to cure a hangover is to continue drinking. It made sense at the time... I've always done what my parents wanted. I did the course they wanted me to do at university, then I went into the world of finance, just like they wanted. I hated it and it destroyed my soul, so I got completely wasted one night, left my parents a rambling voice message about how they couldn't control...

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“Seasonal” by LeighAnne Ferreol

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The crisp morning air bit at my cheeks gently. It wouldn't be too long before it became a full-on winter breeze. The tips of my fingers were painfully numb. Maybe I should have worn my gloves today. I saw my sanctuary from the cold up ahead, the coffee shop. However, as I approached, that sanctuary quickly turned into a chamber of torment. I watched as Mike began to hang a poster in the window. The picture on it stared at me ominously. As he saw me he gave a sad, empty smile. No, it couldn’t be. I rushed inside. “Lisa! Please, tell m...

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“Bonums” by Sara Blanch

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" Julia, you cannot have minors trialing the new drink series...whether they are your cousins or not it is simply not allowed. I refuse to have the council sniffing around my establishment for the second time this week! They are already suspicious because of that food poisoning case, a case that is your fault by the way." " My fault?! How is it my fault that you hired Andre? Just because I am related to him doesn't mean I am responsible for his horrendous cooking skills or dodgy certifications!" Ralph sighed in exasperation as he watched the...

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“The Coffee Shop” by Deepika Viswanath

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She entered inside, leaving the cool air that engulfed her, behind. The door of the coffee shop opened and closed with a slam. Several other people looked up, taken aback by the sudden noise. This coffee shop had been there for a long time in the city. Since 1967. And they hadn't repaired the front doors in five years. So obviously, the interior architecture was bound to be faulty- the door included. The woman who entered inside, Brianne Melrose, was supposedly late for an appointment. Brianne was a pretty young woman with bright red hair, t...

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“Hope” by Coco Aroc

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A bell rung, warmth and happiness hit my icy face, my body still shivering from the cold outside wind. My soul still shivering after I entered, letting the door swing shut behind me. It felt like I was safe, warm and at home, even with the little voice nagging in the back of my head. Then why did I leave. Why did I forget the safeness in the moment I needed it most? Why didn’t it save me? I felt like everyone was looking at me, judging me, and for once I didn’t care… not here. Here, my eyes saw colour, the warm tones dancing through the room...

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“Hunting Season” by Ryan Dupont

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The two orcs marched along the narrow road, tattered chainmail clicking and battered wooden shields clacking, as they made their way up a steep hill. Crossbows were slung across their backs beside quivers jammed full of crudely-made arrows, fletched with the feathers of ravens as black as the night. Longswords and daggers hung in frayed sheaths on their worn belts and their threadbare clothes were filthy and stained. At the top of the hill they stopped to rest, sweat beaded on their green-skinned faces in the hot autumn sun. The larger of...

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“The Sunset Coffee Shop” by Jill Ann

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Today is a beautiful day and even though it’s October, the sun is still shining. It’s quite warm out today, considering it‘s autumn. In Canada we have crazy weather. Well, specifically, I’m in Ontario. My name is Elizabeth and I own this amazing coffee shop in Toronto. For all of you who don’t know, Toronto is actually the capital of Ontario. It’s really beautiful here. The city is by the lake where you can see the most amazing sunsets, which is why I call my coffee shop, “The Sunset”. I opened in the year 2011, so “The Sunset” has been...

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“Pumpkin Spice Galore” by Osmond Silva

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Out of all the fantastic and amazing drinks you could have in a coffee shop in autumn, Vinny ordered water. “Seriously," Kathy laughed, “I thought you were going to help me try out all these new fall drinks.” “When have you ever seen me drink coffee, not to mention the salted Frappuccino mocha caramel espresso with nutmeg you just ordered.” “ I wish that were on the menu.” Kathy and Vinny stood in front of the coffee shop counter glaring at the menu above as if competing to see who could memorize the most drinks. Vinny lost t...

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“where is my prince ” by Kristina Shepherd

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the ball is coming soon and I get wait for my love to ask me out and She walked over to the window and reflected on her damp surroundings. I had always loved cozy San Diego with its wicked, witty waters. It was a place that encouraged her tendency to feel sleepy. Then I saw something in the distance, or rather someone. It was the figure of Artemis hills. Artemis was a spiteful friend with fragile fingers and skinny lips. I gulped. I glanced at my reflection. I was a brave, mean, whiskey drinker with wide fingers and blonde lips. my friends s...

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“Mildred's Morning Brew” by H.M. Adelaide

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Mildred’s Morning Brew was a welcomed new addition to the small downtown of Cherry Clove. The mild-mannered citizens of the quaint New England town had spent generations of having little more to do than go from Church, to the movies, to the bars. That was, until the opening of Mildred’s earlier in the year, which created a space for artists to display their drawings, for writers to manufacture tales for hours, for musicians to hold open mics. Most importantly a place to grab a...

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“Tango” by Ayush Anand

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I looked out of the window, and I just kept looking, in awe. Autumn was finally here, and oh what a time it was. Autumn has always been my favourite, and it is that time of the year when everyday just makes me want to get up and dance around all day in the beautiful pale orangish glow of the sun. I instantly put on my jeans and favourite white T-shirt, ran down the stairs, kissed mom and went running through the door. As I stepped in the street, I felt that light cool breeze pass me, kissing my arms and cheeks on the way, and I almos...

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

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✍️ 161 stories

“A few changes to the menu” by Terra Thorne

“The colorful coffee” by Mom Martin

“Jazz-Mint Tea” by Xiomatli Diaz

“Witch's Brew” by Cyndy Reads

“Coffee, Spice and all things Nice” by Roxanna C Revell

“Seasonal” by LeighAnne Ferreol

“Bonums” by Sara Blanch

“The Coffee Shop” by Deepika Viswanath

“Hope” by Coco Aroc

“Hunting Season” by Ryan Dupont

“The Sunset Coffee Shop” by Jill Ann

“Pumpkin Spice Galore” by Osmond Silva

“where is my prince ” by Kristina Shepherd

“Mildred's Morning Brew” by H.M. Adelaide

“Tango” by Ayush Anand

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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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