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An ordinary woman working in an extraordinary place…
Akira loves her part-time job at the café. While working at the bookstore covers her reading habit and much of her rent, the café has other lures. Like the ongoing courtship between her boss, Nina, and Rhys Witherby. The mystery of Agnes Waters. And all the other interesting and unique characters that walk through the door.
As a mundane human, with an instinct for the weird, Akira knows many of the café regulars hide otherworldly faces behind ordinary facades. She likes that part of the café too.
Until the creepy guy shows up. Bringing with him bad vibes and a nefarious intent. And Akira’s witch boss keeps missing the threat.
Akira’s overactive imagination? Or real danger?
Only one way to find out…at the café.
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