Unearthing the Dawn
Logline
A young man in present day, Gavin, is attempting to discover the Hall of Records in ancient Egypt. Thus far, he has only discovered a tale in a journal of a boy from ancient Egypt, Heb, whose many trials are so similar to Gavin's own, millennia later.
Genre
Historical Fiction,
Short Summary
Two story line threads: one present day attempting to discover an ancient site of historical significance. The other: an ancient tale of pharaohs, queens, intrigue, mystery, life and death.
The Hall of Records is uncovered but not in the way Gavin foresaw. Heb overthrows the evil pharaoh Akhenaten, but then his queen Nefertiti will rule. The story of how King Tut came to power.
Setting
Egypt
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Rebellion Against 'The One'
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age, Happy Ending, Meaningful Message, Philosophical Questions, Twist
Mature Audience Themes
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Main Character Details
Name: Gavin - present day, Heb - ancient thread
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Criminal, Skillful, Complex, Confident, Heroic, Lone Wolf, Naive, Aggressive, Decisive, Educated, Empathetic, Engaging, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Leader, Secretive, Adventurous, Visionary
Additional Character Details
Name: Maddie - female of present day, Nefertiti - female of ancient thread
Age: 23
Gender: Female
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Secretive, Seductive, Sexy, Aspiring, Narcissistic, Perseverance, Power-hungry, Empathetic, Outspoken, Adventurous, Beautiful, Complex, Educated
Additional Character Details
Name: There are many side characters in each story, an additional female in each thread
Age: 23
Gender: Female
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Adventurous, Aspiring, Educated, Seductive, Empathetic, Engaging, Power-hungry, Sexy, Greedy, Manipulative, Beautiful, Complex, Decisive, Underdog
Additional Character Details
Name: Antagonists in each thread. Mr. Scalone. Akhenaten.
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Greedy, Masculine, Outspoken, Perseverance, Villainous, Aggressive, Complex, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Leader, Manipulative, Power-hungry, Unapologetic, Aspiring
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