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La condizione fondamentale dell'uomo è il sonno. L'uomo è addormentato, la sua coscienza è ipnotizzata, confusa. Egli non sa chi è, non sa perché agisce; è una specie di macchina, un automa, cui tutto "succede". Non ha il minimo controllo sui propri pensieri, sulle proprie emozioni, sulla propria immaginazione, sulla propria attenzione; crede di amare, di desiderare, di odiare, di volere, ma non conosce mai le vere motivazioni di questi impulsi che compaiono e scompaiono come meteore. Dice "io sono, "io faccio", "io voglio", credendo di avere davvero un ego unitario, mentre è frammentario in una moltitudine di centri che di volta in volta lo dominano. Si illude di avere coscienza di sé, ma non può svegliarsi da sé, può soltanto sognare di svegliarsi. Pensa di poter governare la propria vita, ma è una marionetta diretta da forze che ignora. Trascorre l'intera esistenza nel sonno e muore nel sonno; passa tutto il tempo in un mondo soggettivo cui non può sfuggire. Non è in grado di distinguere il reale dall'immaginario. Spreca le proprie energie inseguendo cose superflue e solo qualche volta si rende conto che non è soddisfatto, che la vita gli sfugge, che sta sciupando l'occasione che gli è stata offerta.

Something dark is brewing in Europe... Weeks after the events in Philadelphia that saw them come face to face with the Sorcerer King, Mae Jin resumes her job as a mortuary assistant at Grandview General and Nikolai Stanisic goes to Prague to train with the Council of the Moon. When Mae stumbles upon something strange during an autopsy and more dead bodies with similar findings turn up, she soon realizes their enemy is up to no good again. Meanwhile, Vlad Vissarion is approached by an infamous Colombian cartel demanding an introduction to Budimir Volkov, one of his Bratva's most senior generals. A man he knows harbors ill feelings toward him by virtue of their shared past. When Budimir's grandson Roman is ambushed and kidnapped by Oscar Beneventi, a chain of events ensues that results in Nikolai and his familiar Alastair absorbing a dangerous new power into their bodies. New and deadly allies come to the fore as everyone converges on Prague to stop the Dark Council's next scheme. Will Mae, Nikolai, and Vlad be able to save Roman from Oscar and Barquiel's clutches and uncover their nefarious intentions? Or will the Sorcerer King succeed in moving one step closer to his goals?

The magic of love can melt the most hesitant heart!Captivated When real-life witch Morgana Donovan is asked to be a research subject for an upcoming film, she humors the skeptical writer behind the project. Nash Kirkland has worked on enough Hollywood movies to know that witches aren't real and magic is only special effects. But the more time Nash spends with Morgana, the more he wants to change his mind. If Nash can finally believe in magic, can Morgana open her heart?Entranced As a rule, Sebastian Donovan keeps his psychic gifts secret. But when he receives a desperate call to investigate a kidnapping, he agrees to help. Private investigator Mel Sutherland is annoyed at the new addition to her team. She doesn't believe in psychics, but she'll have to swallow her pride and work with Sebastian and his unorthodox methods. Soon, the two are forced undercover and into a fake relationship…but pretending to be in love might be the easiest part of this complex case.

Fashion bitch turned wellness witch, Cardsy B, shares her irresistibly witty and raw account of seemingly having, then losing, it all to redirect inward to find healing and purpose in unlocking her intuition.Before becoming Cardsy B, Rebecca Szymczak was a rebellious outcast from rural Pennsylvania, determined to live the quintessential Manhattan life, landing high-level fashion jobs, celebrity friends, and even her own lingerie line along the way. But by age thirty-one, an astrological transit-known as Saturn's Return-gate-crashed her life, stripping away her self-identity and exposing a battle with depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, just beneath the glossy surface.As she began to rebuild her life, Cardsy revisited her childhood hobby of pulling tarot cards. In doing so, she reconnected with her intuition in powerful and often unexpected ways.The Saturn Diaries is the compelling record of that journey, involving everything, from a homemade Oprah-ator phone created to dial the universe to a solo trek through the Costa Rican Jungle to participate in an Ayahuasca ceremony.Part memoir and part spellbook, each chapter features a spell, elixir, or ritual. The Saturn Diaries - intensely moving and often hilarious - chronicles discovery and remembrance. It reveals the magic that occurs when you acknowledge the seeker within and begin listening to your own inner guidance system.

A dangerous deal with the devil gives one witch more than she bargained for...Prue is an earth witch, blessed with power from the Triple Goddess. Still mourning the loss of her twin sister, Prue summons the devil himself from the Underworld, intent on bringing her sister back from the dead. But when she meets him-a handsome man named Cyrus-he is more deadly and alluring than she anticipated. Prue tricks him into binding his blood with hers, granting her access to his powers over the dead.But the bond also unlocks the gates to the Underworld, unleashing the spirits within.Now Cyrus is bound to her in more ways than one.Desperate to close the gates and save the mortal realm from unholy destruction, Prue and Cyrus must work together to undo their bargain. But against her better judgment, Prue is enthralled by his seductive nature, and she finds herself falling for the devil himself.This fantasy romance is a Hades and Persephone retelling with a twist, full of steamy romance, dark paranormal themes, and allusions to Greek mythology. Perfect for fans of Kingdom of the Wicked and A Touch of Darkness.

"An absolute delight of a magical tale." -Louisa Morgan, author of The Age of WitchesIs her magic a threat to witchkind…or is she simply powerful enough to save the world? Rebekah Wilde was eighteen when she left St. Cyprian, officially stripped of her magic and banished from her home. Ten years later, she's forced to return to face the Joywood Coven, who preside over not just her hometown but the whole magical world. Rebekah is happy to reunite with her sister, and with her friends, but the implications of her return are darker and more dangerous than they could have imagined. The Joywood are determined to prove Rebekah and her friends are a danger to witchkind, and her group faces an impending death sentence if they can't prove otherwise. Rebekah must seek help from the only one who knows how to stop the Joywood-the ruthless immortal Nicholas Frost. Years ago, he was her secret tutor in magic, and her secret impossible crush. But the icy immortal is as remote and arrogant as ever, and if he feels anything for Rebekah-or witchkind-it's impossible to tell.WitchloreBook 1: Small Town, Big MagicBook 2: Big Little Spells

When fire meets ice cream, will passion turn into a melted mess or dessert flambé?Quinn Byrne is rare even among fire elementals, with her powers hard-wired into her arousal. She can't touch herself without setting the sheets ablaze. With an incendiary sex drive, Quinn's dating life is dryer than the desert that surrounds her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. She'd give anything to have a normal romantic relationship. But she knows one thing for sure: human men are out of the question. No exceptions. Not even if the guy is trying to woo her with delicious ice cream.August Nord is new to town, building a business that involves things staying cold. His whole life has been one, long icy stretch, until a fiery redhead saunters into his ice cream shop. Quinn is the hottest accountant he's ever met, and a small business owner would be dense not to hire a professional to review their finances, right?As the two approach their attraction with wary steps, the sparks flying between them are all too real. Will the flames feed their burning desire or melt their chance of a happily ever after?