“The Psychic Barista ” is an enthralling collection of science fiction short stories that follows Samantha Wilson, a young coffee shop barista with extraordinary paranormal abilities. Set in a charming small East Georgia town, this anthology invites readers into a world where mystery brews as richly as the coffee.

Samantha Wilson, a single woman in her twenties who solves mysteries using her hidden psychic talents.
Setting: A quaint 1940s-style coffee shop with high ceilings, intricate metal plates, and iron paddle fans.

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