Act 1: Hero & Ordinary World

• Chapter 1, Really Bad Day:

• Samantha Weist celebrates her eighteenth birthday with anticipation of her brother Dorian’s return.

• Phil, her father, reveals their family’s magical heritage.

• Chapter 2, Something Peculiar:

• Samantha grapples with disbelief over her newfound magical abilities.

• Tabitha observes, harboring dangerous knowledge.

• Chapter 3, Grasping at Straws:

• Samantha confides in her friend Erin about her magical abilities.

• Tensions rise as Dorian returns, worried about Samantha’s untrained powers.

SECTION BREAK: The Inciting Incident

• Chapter 4, Call to Adventure:

• Phil collapses due to Samantha’s unintentional magic, leading to a tense intervention.

• Chapter 5, Head in Sand:

• Samantha resists accepting her magical heritage, longing for her previous ordinary life.

• Chapter 6, Pull out Rug:

• Samantha’s initiation into their magical legacy becomes inevitable after Phil’s health scare.

Act 2A: Exploring New World

• Chapter 7, Enemies & Allies:

• Samantha, Dorian, Erin, and Tabitha navigate personal conflicts and magical intrigue.

• Chapter 8, Games & Trials:

• Samantha and Erin explore the library for answers.

• Chapter 9, Earning Respect:

• Samantha faces unintended consequences after a magical prank.

SECTION BREAK: 1st Pinch Point (first battle)

• Chapter 10, Forces of Evil:

• Tabitha threatens Samantha and Erin, revealing her alignment with the Darkling.

• Chapter 11, Problem Revealed:

• Samantha confronts Tabitha and Dorian at an amusement park, leading to a showdown.

• Chapter 12, Truth & Ultimatum:

• Dorian grapples with guilt and realization, preparing to confront the Darkling.

Act 2B: Bad Guys Close In

• SECTION BREAK: Midpoint (victim to warrior):

• Chapter 13, Mirror Stage:

• Samantha faces a surreal encounter with her deceased mother, gaining strength and determination.

• Chapter 14, Plan of Attack:

• Samantha and Erin devise a plan to confront the Darkling.

• Chapter 15, Crucial Role:

• Samantha takes on a critical task in the battle against the Darkling.

SECTION BREAK: 2nd Pinch Point (second battle)

• Chapter 16, Direct Conflict:

• Samantha, Dorian, and Erin confront the Darkling’s forces.

• Chapter 17, Surprise Failure:

• Dorian’s confrontation with the Darkling leads to disastrous consequences.

• Chapter 18, Shocking Revelation:

• Samantha uncovers crucial information about the Darkling’s true nature, impacting her emotional state.

SECTION BREAK: 2nd Plot Point (dark night of the soul)

• Chapter 19, Giving Up:

• Samantha loses confidence after Dorian’s defeat.

• Chapter 20, Pep Talk:

• Erin’s pep talk inspires Samantha to choose a new path forward.

• Chapter 21, Seizing the Sword:

• Samantha addresses her fatal flaw and prepares to confront the Darkling.

Act 3: Defeat and Victory

• SECTION BREAK: Final Battle

• Chapter 22, Ultimate Defeat:

• Samantha faces ultimate defeat at the hands of the Darkling.

• Chapter 23, Unexpected Victory:

• Samantha reveals a hidden strength, leading to a triumphant victory.

• Chapter 24, Bittersweet Return:

• Samantha emerges victorious, returning transformed to the Ordinary World.

SECTION BREAK: Rebirth

• Chapter 25, Death of Self (optional):

• Samantha experiences a rebirth, reflecting on her growth and newfound confidence.