Ravenview: Echoes of the Past 2/5

Dr. Layne McDonald
6 min readJul 7, 2024

Episode 2: Secrets Beneath the Surface

The chill of the morning air seemed to echo the eerie mysteries Emma had uncovered. Riverview’s quaint charm was juxtaposed against the tension bubbling beneath its surface. Emma returned to her house with the precious documents, her mind teeming with thoughts of how to best honor Samuel’s vision for Riverview.

As she stepped into her living room, her phone buzzed. It was Jack, the town’s historian, and a trusted friend. Emma had known Jack since childhood; his curiosity about Riverview’s history matched her own. She quickly filled him in on her discoveries, and they agreed to meet at the local library to delve deeper into the documents.

The library, an old brick building that had seen generations come and go, was a sanctuary for Emma and Jack. The musty smell of aged paper greeted them as they entered, and the silence was punctuated only by the soft rustling of pages. They settled into a quiet corner, spreading the documents out on a wide oak table.

Samuel’s plans were intricate and visionary. He had detailed sustainable farming techniques, innovative architecture that blended with nature, and community projects designed to foster unity and prosperity. Emma and Jack were both awestruck by his forward-thinking approach.

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Dr. Layne McDonald

Dr. Layne McDonald: Dual Ph.D., Creative Coach & Change Catalyst for CEOs. Expert in Blue Ocean Strategy & Heart Leadership. Filmmaker, Author, Volunteer.