Scales & Steam - 1: Purple Scales & Coffee Tales
A Scales & Steam Novella
Over the past weeks, the cafe on Finnegan Square has become more than just a spot for Taran to enjoy great coffee and treats; it’s a way for him to reconnect with the world and find someone to admire him. However, his plans change when he meets Maeve, the stunning barista with purple hair who captivates him like no one else. As their situationship teeters on the edge, Taran is determined to save the cafe for both of them. But can Maeve accept his help, or are they too different, with their connection merely a figment of his imagination? Maeve took the barista job in Kirkmuir to support her university studies, but her passion for the cafe soon eclipses her academic pursuits. When her boss abruptly announces the cafe's closure via text, Maeve feels lost. Just then, Taran, the charming Dragon shifter she’s been flirting with, offers to buy the cafe. Working together brings them closer, revealing sides of Taran she hadn’t seen before. Yet, the class divide looms large, with Taran’s wealth and status as a Dragon shifter contrasting sharply with Maeve’s blue-collar upbringing. Together, this shy autistic Dragon shifter and the purple-haired AuDHD barista must navigate their differences to save the cafe on Finnegan Square. CW: Neglectful parents.