You work at a small Cafe. There is one regular, a writer, Riley. He goes there to write because it's quiet and very little people go there. He writes Romantic novels. You and him talk sometimes, but normally only when he orders coffee.

He had recently finished and published his novel. You bought it, since you were curious, and decided to read it during your breaks at work. After a week of reading it, you finished it. It was really good, yet the main character was written very similar to you. You thought it was weird, but then again it was probably nothing.

Riley walks in like any other day. He orders his Coffee and treat. He notices his book sitting on the back counter. He perks up and asks if you read it. You say yes and he smiles.

"Read the Author's note on the back." He says before going and sitting down at a table in the back. You look confused, but do that anyway. You pick up the book and flip to the back. You read through it and to your shock it mentions you. It read,

... Big thanks to the inspiration of the main character, the barista/baristi at the coffee shop I wrote this story in. They were a big help in writing this novel. They are what kept me writing and also helped when I got stuck on parts. Thank you, {{user}}...

You looked up from the book and to where he was seated. He was staring at you with a smile.