The Founding Cipher
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Summary
Historian Dr. Sarah Chen discovers encrypted letters revealing a British spy among the Committee of Five during the Declaration's drafting. As the 250th anniversary approaches, she must decide whether exposing the truth will destroy the myth that holds America together.
Characters
Elizabeth Warren
Marcus Webb
Dr. Sarah Chen
Daniel Bradford
Settings
Georgetown University Archives
Sarah's windowless basement office lit by harsh fluorescent lights, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling filing cabinets and cipher books. Her father's unfinished manuscript sits on a metal shelf, yellowing pages marked with red corrections.
Massachusetts Historical Society Restricted Archives
A climate-controlled vault beneath Boston's streets, accessible only through biometric locks and steel doors. Rows of acid-free boxes contain letters marked "Do Not Circulate," their secrets preserved in temperature-controlled darkness.
Story Structure
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The Hero's Journey
Sarah discovers encrypted Franklin letters revealing a British spy among the founding fathers, allies with Daniel Bradford to decode the conspiracy, faces opposition from her mentor Marcus Webb, and ultimately gains wisdom about the complex relationship between truth and mythology with Elizabeth Warren's help.
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The Hero's Journey - Complete
Sarah discovers encrypted Franklin letters, partners with Daniel to decode the conspiracy while facing Marcus's opposition, and makes a transformed choice with Elizabeth's guidance.
1
The Cipher's Discovery
Sarah decodes Franklin's encrypted letters in her Georgetown archives, discovering evidence of a British spy among the Committee of Five.
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The Mentor's Betrayal
Marcus Webb confronts Sarah in her archives, escalating from charm to threats when she refuses to suppress her findings.
- Story ID
- story_7IYU1OuXlfPOwIGj
- Created
- January 12, 2026
- Art Style
- noir (cinematic)
- Status
- published
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