Saturn is an ordinary woman with unknown, extraordinary, dormant magickal abilities. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she relocates to San Francisco, where she encounters Miles, a man caught between love and a coven’s sinister agenda. Saturn’s journey leads her through the lands of love, betrayal, and self-discovery. As she unravels her hidden powers and delves deep into her family’s magickal heritage, she becomes a central figure and a force to be reckoned with in a cosmic conflict. Her awakening to her true destiny transforms her life, challenges her beliefs, and takes her on a spellbinding adventure.

What really happened to Mother? Lauren has come home seven years after her famous mother's mysterious drowning. They said it was an accident, but the tabloids screamed murder. Her father, a senator, hadn't protected her. Aunt Jule was her only refuge, the beloved godmother she's returning to see. Lauren stops at Wisteria's annual street festival and meets Nick, a tease, a flirt, and a childhood playmate. The day is almost perfect -- until she realizes she's being watched. Arriving at Aunt Jule's, Lauren is shocked at the decay of the riverfront home. Aunt Jule seems angry and defensive, even as she fusses over Lauren at her daughter Holly's expense. Nora, Jule's other daughter, is silent and spooky, and stares at Lauren with frightening intensity. Meanwhile, Nick has acted as if he wants to be more than Lauren's friend. So why is he suddenly glued to Holly and almost hostile to Lauren? How can she trust him -- especially now that a series of nasty "accidents" makes Lauren realize that somebody wants her dead? This time, there's no place to run.

Psychic...or psychotic? Anna knows her family is crazy. But when she goes to visit her aunt and uncle for the summer and learns that her uncle’s charred body has been found, her life reaches a new level of insanity. Her erratic aunt’s “psychic” abilities are exaggerated by her grief, and have become borderline violent. Alone in an unfamiliar town, Anna struggles to pick up the pieces and establish any sense of normalcy. She desperately wants to trust Zack, the cute boy next door, but even he might know more about the incident than he is letting on. But when Anna starts feeling an inexplicable pull to the site of her uncle’s murder, she begins to believe that her family’s supernatural gifts are real after all. Torn between loyalty and suspicion, Anna is certain of only one thing: she must discover who killed her uncle or she could be next….

Nothing's simple when you run with werewolves. Jess Gillmansen thinks she's seen it all but her eyes are about to be opened to even more danger and a reality far more paranormal than she's suspected. With Jess's realization that the Rusakovas' mother is still alive and imprisoned, the group's choices become harder and trust more important. Lines are drawn and relationships change as the broken Rusakova family struggles to reunite long enough to free their mother and people who Jess always just took to be normal people show themselves to be much, much more.

Welcome to the subchapter titled "Understanding the Shadows: Unveiling the Hidden World of Politics" from the book "Shadows of Power: Uncovering the Dark Secrets of World Politics." In this chapter, we will delve into the mysterious world of politics and shed light on the hidden forces that shape our global affairs. Politics, on the surface, may seem like a straightforward game of power and infiuence. However, beneath the surface lies a complex web of covert operations, secret alliances, and hidden agendas. This subchapter aims to expose these dark secrets and provide readers with a deeper understanding of the intricate dynamics at play within the shadowy realm of world politics. In the realm of global politics, power is not always wielded by those in the public eye. Behind the scenes, shadowy figures and clandestine organizations hold immense sway over international relations. From secret societies to intelligence agencies, these hidden players manipulate events and decisions that impact nations and shape our world.

From the bestselling author of Tripping the Prom Queen comes a fascinating and provocative look at the reasons behind female deception. Little White Lies, Deep Dark Secrets reveals how society doles out mixed messages to women, fostering the lies they tell. Among the liars are: •A woman who shoplifts, and has it "down to a science" •A woman who tells her husband she is working late in order to be with her lover •A woman who lies about her children's achievements to her friends •A woman who pretends her husband is doing well when they are going broke •A woman who has covered up her husband's emotional abuse for years •A woman whose secret is her misery in being a stay-at-home mom in suburbia •A woman who lies about loving her partner, deciding it's better to stay than be alone •And many other secrets and deceptions Honest and even outrageous, Susan Shapiro Barash is fast becoming the author who explores issues that are important to women—issues that they are loath to talk about . . . until now.

Hailed as a creative force (Midwest Book Review), the award-winning author of the acclaimed Distant Echoes presents this romantic Native American suspense novel, featuring a man and a woman who come from different worlds, but are bound by destiny. Original.

Learn that it is safe to embrace the sacred dark, for there is much wisdom there. As a matter of fact, much is taken from my own personal Book of Shadows, where I reveal the inner mysteries of rites, beliefs and also the practices of the Old Religion. This book, The Book of Shadows will challenge your own perceptions as you explore the Eleusinian Mysteries, and begin to understand the role of the journey to the underworld. You will gain a new sense of the rich heritage that was passed on from the Old Ways in Southern Italy. Also in this Book are comparatives of different religions and how at the core they all connect together as one. Some examples of the exploration of this include: the resurrection of Jesus and the return of Persephone to the land of the living. Shedding new light on how both are an allegory of the journey of the soul. The Old Ways have their roots in the Indus Valley, it is delved into; where by speculating that they then eventually traveled to other lands.

Learn that it is safe to embrace the sacred dark, for there is much wisdom there. As a matter of fact, much is taken from my own personal Book of Shadows, where I reveal the inner mysteries of rites, beliefs and also the practices of the Old Religion. This book, The Book of Shadows will challenge your own perceptions as you explore the Eleusinian Mysteries, and begin to understand the role of the journey to the underworld. You will gain a new sense of the rich heritage that was passed on from the Old Ways in Southern Italy. Also in this Book are comparatives of different religions and how at the core they all connect together as one. Some examples of the exploration of this include: the resurrection of Jesus and the return of Persephone to the land of the living. Shedding new light on how both are an allegory of the journey of the soul. The Old Ways have their roots in the Indus Valley, it is delved into; where by speculating that they then eventually traveled to other lands.

The old Victorian Hotel stood tall and imposing, a dark shadow against the moonlit sky. The once grand building was now decrepit and decaying, its windows shattered, its walls covered in graffiti. The air was thick with the scent of mold and decay, and the only sound was the scuttling of rats and the creaking of the old floorboards. A group of paranormal investigators had gathered outside the hotel, their faces grim and determined. They had heard rumors of a dark secret hidden within the walls of the hotel, a secret so terrifying that no one dared to speak of it. But the investigators were not afraid. They had faced many dangers in their line of work, and they were determined to uncover the truth. Dr. Jane Collins, the lead investigator, surveyed the dilapidated structure with a mixture of excitement and apprehension. Her team consisted of four other experienced paranormal researchers: Mike, the tech expert; Emily, the psychic medium; Jack, the historian; and Lisa, the camera operator. "Alright, team," Jane said, her voice hushed in the eerie stillness of the night. "We've all heard the stories about this place. The unexplained disappearances, the ghostly apparitions, the bone-chilling screams in the night. Our job is to separate fact from fiction and uncover the truth behind the dark secret of Room 13." Mike fiddled nervously with his EMF meter. "I've got a bad feeling about this one, Jane. The energy readings are off the charts, even from out here." Emily nodded, her eyes distant. "I can feel it too. There's... something in there. Something old. Something angry." Jack cleared his throat, adjusting his glasses. "According to my research, this hotel has a long and bloody history. It was built in 1873 by a man named Ezekiel Blackwood, a wealthy industrialist with a reputation for cruelty and occult practices. There were rumors of secret rituals performed in the hotel's basement, and guests reported strange noises and apparitions even when the hotel was in its prime."