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Where the Tides Meet the Turning: A Novel Outline
LOGLINE
A fiercely independent coastal marine biologist, dedicated to protecting the fragile ecosystem of her hometown, clashes with a charming, ambitious architect sent to develop the very coastline she is fighting to save, only for their undeniable connection to force them to choose between their life's work and their hearts.
MAIN CHARACTERS
Elara "Ellie" Vance (The Tide): Mid-thirties. A passionate, boots-on-the-ground marine biologist. She lives simply in a small cottage near the water, feeling a deep, almost spiritual connection to the ocean and the traditions of her small, aging town, Port St. Agnes. She's stubborn, practical, and distrusts outsiders, especially those with big plans and bigger budgets. Her life's work is saving a specific, protected oyster bed and the historic lighthouse area from commercialization.
Julian "Jules" Abbott (The Turning): Late-thirties. A high-profile, charismatic architect from a major city firm. He's impeccably dressed, smooth, and genuinely believes his firm's proposed luxury resort and marina (The Tidesgate Project) will revitalize the struggling town. He is initially blinded by professional ambition and the prestige of the project, seeing the coastline as a beautiful canvas rather than a living ecosystem. He's charming, persuasive, and has a deeply rooted, quiet need to prove himself.
SETTING
The fictional, historic New England coastal town of Port St. Agnes. It features:
A rugged, beautiful coastline with a mix of sandy beaches and rocky coves.
The St. Agnes Lighthouse, a crucial point of historical and emotional significance that anchors the protected land.
A quaint, fading town center that is desperate for an economic boost.
The Marine Research Outpost, Ellie's small, modest base of operations.
WRITER
ZYRO VYRON