refactor: move all project folders into projects/ subdirectory

This change reorganizes the repository structure to keep the root directory
clean. All 15 project folders are now nested under projects/, alongside
infrastructure directories (agents/, templates/, deliverables/, rag/, skills/).

This allows the repository to grow without polluting the core service directories.

Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
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### **Editorial Review: The Hollow Crown, ch-03**
This chapter serves as a high-stakes pivot point. Moving from the quiet tension of a "hidden power" to an explosive confrontation and subsequent flight, it effectively accelerates the plot and establishes the magical costs central to the YA Dark Fantasy genre.
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### **1. STRENGTHS**
* **Visceral Magic System:** The sensory details of the "Gale-Stir" are excellent. Describing magic not as a "gift" but as a *"buzzing beneath my skin, the frantic beat of a birds wings trapped in a cage too small"* (Line 6) immediately establishes the theme of loss of control. The physical manifestation of the magic—the miniature cyclone and the shattering glass—provides a strong cinematic anchor for the scene.
* **Thematically Strong Voice:** The internal monologue effectively bridges Elaras transition from a servant to something more dangerous. The line *"I was a mosaic of stolen shadows, and I was starting to like the way I felt"* is a standout. It captures the "The Young Elites" vibe perfectly—the intoxicating, dark allure of power.
* **Compelling Dynamic:** The "tether" concept introduced at the end (the cold tug/soul string) is a brilliant narrative device. It prevents the protagonist from becoming too overpowered too quickly and ensures Elara and Caelen remain bound together even when physically apart.
* **Pacing:** The escalation from a tense conversation to a full-blown magical surge to a narrow escape is well-handled. The urgency of the Iron Bloods arrival provides a necessary "ticking clock."
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### **2. CONCERNS**
* **The "Lethargy" Contradiction (Priority: High):** Early in the chapter, the text says the Taken are only supposed to feel *"a momentary lethargy, a passing ghost of a headache"* (Line 11). However, Caelen immediately reports feeling like hes *"been bled"* and that the wind won't answer him. This feels too obvious. If Siphons were "hunted to extinction," its likely because their victims noticed a permanent loss of power. The lore needs to be clearer: Does the world *believe* its just a headache while the reality is much worse? Or is Caelen just exceptionally perceptive?
* **The Reveal is a Bit Fast (Priority: Medium):** Caelen identifies Elara as a "Siphon" and references the "Long Purge" (Lines 36-37) very quickly. While this helps with world-building, it feels a bit "info-dumpy" in the heat of a struggle. It might be more impactful if he suspects she is a witch or a spy first, and the "Siphon" realization hits him only when he sees his own memories in her eyes.
* **Physical Logistics (Priority: Medium):** Elaras flight at the end feels a bit too "superhero" for a girl who just discovered this power. She is *"banking hard to the left"* and soaring (Line 52). Consider making this flight more chaotic, terrifying, and clumsy. If shes never used the Gale-Stir before, she shouldn't be an ace pilot immediately; she should be barely hanging on to the wind.
* **The Prop/Broom (Priority: Low):** The broom snapping is a bit of a cliché for "magical surge." You might focus more on the external environment (the stone floor cracking or the tapestries ripping) to show the atmospheric pressure.
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### **3. VERDICT: REVISE**
The chapter is strong, but it moves slightly too fast into "Action Hero" territory, skipping over the sheer horror Elara should feel at accidentally killing or lobotomizing the Prince.
**Why Revise?**
To maximize the "Dark" in YA Dark Fantasy, we need more of Elaras guilt clashing with her new addiction. The mechanics of the "Siphon" reveal also need a light touch-up to ensure the Prince doesn't sound like a history textbook while he's being magically drained.
**Instruction for Revision:**
* Slow down the moment of contact. Focus on the *loss of self* Elara experiences when his memories flood her.
* Make the flight scene feel like a "controlled fall" rather than soaring.
* Clarify why Caelen knows what a Siphon is if they are supposed to be extinct—perhaps hes read forbidden texts, adding to his own character depth.