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The Blackthorne Legacy Timeline​

1700s - The Origin​

  • 1743: The first recorded Blackthorne woman, Isabelle, arrives in England under mysterious circumstances
  • 1756: Isabelle marries into nobility, founding the family's connection to power and influence
  • 1789: Family records begin documenting the "gift" that runs through the female bloodline

1800s - The Establishment​

  • 1823: Construction begins on what would later become Ravenshollow Estate
  • 1847: The Blackthorne family experiences their first documented "awakening" - a period when their powers fully manifest
  • 1878: A scandal rocks the family when Lady Catherine Blackthorne vanishes, leaving only cryptic letters about "choosing between worlds"

1900s - The Modern Era​

  • 1923: Eleanor Blackthorne (Evelyn's grandmother) is born
  • 1945: Eleanor marries Thomas Sterling, taking his name but maintaining her Blackthorne heritage
  • 1954: Eleanor begins experiencing strange dreams and premonitions
  • 1967: Eleanor's first documented visit to Ravenshollow Estate
  • 1996: Evelyn Sterling is born to Eleanor's daughter Margaret

2020s - The Awakening​

  • October 2023: Eleanor Sterling passes away, leaving behind mysterious journals and documents
  • October 2024: Evelyn receives the mysterious letter and visits Ravenshollow Estate for the first time
  • Present Day: The events of our story unfold

Story Timeline (Current Events)​

Day 1 - The Invitation​

  • Evening: Evelyn receives the mysterious letter
  • 11:47 PM: Evelyn makes the decision to go to Ravenshollow Estate
  • Midnight: First meeting with Alexander Ravenshollow

Day 2 - Discoveries​

  • 12:30 AM: Tour of the estate and introduction to the library
  • 1:15 AM: Discovery of Eleanor's journal
  • Morning: Evelyn returns home to process what she's learned
  • Evening: First attempts to read the journal

Day 3 - Revelations​

  • Research into family history begins
  • First manifestation of Evelyn's inherited abilities
  • Return to Ravenshollow Estate

Days 4-7 - The Choice​

  • Deeper exploration of the Blackthorne legacy
  • Growing attraction and tension with Alexander
  • Introduction of complications and rival interests

Historical Mysteries Timeline​

The Ravenshollow Estate​

  • 1823: Estate construction begins under mysterious circumstances
  • 1856: First recorded connection between the estate and the Blackthorne family
  • 1889: Strange incidents reported in local newspapers
  • 1923: Estate changes hands through unknown means
  • 1967: Eleanor Blackthorne's visits begin
  • 2023: Estate acquired by Alexander Ravenshollow
  • 2024: Evelyn's inheritance invitation

The Blackthorne Curse/Gift​

  • Phase 1: Dormancy (childhood to early adulthood)
  • Phase 2: Stirring (usually triggered by significant emotional events)
  • Phase 3: Awakening (full manifestation of abilities)
  • Phase 4: Choice (accepting the power or rejecting it)
  • Phase 5: Transformation (becoming who they were meant to be)

Future Timeline (Story Progression)​

Part I: The Awakening (Chapters 1-5)​

  • Days 1-7: Discovery and initial attraction
  • Evelyn learns about her heritage
  • Growing connection with Alexander

Part II: Temptation (Chapters 6-10)​

  • Days 8-21: Exploration of power and desire
  • Introduction of rival suitors and complications
  • First taste of what the Blackthorne legacy truly means

Part III: Shadows Unveiled (Chapters 11-15)​

  • Days 22-35: Secrets are revealed
  • True nature of Alexander's connection to the family
  • Danger emerges from unexpected sources

Part IV: The Reckoning (Chapters 16-20)​

  • Days 36-42: Final choices must be made
  • Climactic confrontation between old and new worlds
  • Evelyn's ultimate decision about her destiny

"Time moves differently at Ravenshollow Estate, where past and present intertwine like lovers in an eternal dance."