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Fragment of the Book:

"... The apparition, listening as the darkness and shadows spoke through Ana’s lips, calmly circled her, subtly closing the circle she had traced with her feet. Ana, undisturbed by her actions, raised her hands to the sky in gratitude to the moon, which, now fully risen, watched over the entire scene with keen attention. Looking joyfully toward the forest, she saw how the shadows she had called upon, which had previously hidden in the depths of the night, were now bravely approaching. The dense weave they created cut off all outside sounds, ensuring that nothing and no one would interrupt the ritual that had begun..."

"... Without feeling fear or dread, walking on the edge between wakefulness and sleep, she began to hum the song of the earth, which her grandmother had taught her just before passing away. The song, awakening all the creatures of the night, answered them with an echo, growing louder with every verse. Having roused the spirits of the earth, she began to follow them toward the great mountain, which, rising before her, revealed a stretch of blue water at its edge..."

Summary:

"The Source of Life" is the continuation of "The Taste of Oblivion" released on January 28, 2025, where the protagonist is a woman endowed with the ability to communicate with the elements and spirits of the island to which she has returned. In this part, she uncovers the history of her ancestors, who lead her into the past, revealing the origin of their family line. She learns the truth about herself and the mystical figure lurking in the depths, who, in order to be freed, must offer a human sacrifice. The plot thickens with the sudden disappearance of her beloved, who has traveled to Africa in search of a missing friend. The novel intertwines numerous storylines and characters, revealing the complex relationships between the human world and the supernatural. Confronted with the shadow of her future mother-in-law and her father’s second wife, the heroine faces questions about family, loyalty, and her own fate. The discovery of the titular “Source of Life” becomes a journey through spirits, myths, and family secrets—an epic saga of love, truth, and the search for spiritual balance.

Description:

The book follows the further adventures of Ana – a girl raised in Spain, but whose roots trace back to the mysterious lands of Borneo. Marked by a golden orchid, she returns to the island where her daughter was born. However, dark shadows and a curse take her child, forcing the heroine to confront an ancient beast, imprisoned in the depths and connected to her fate for centuries. As the greatest shaman in Indonesia, Ana engages in a battle with the elements, the spirits of her ancestors, and her own destiny. Meanwhile, her beloved embarks on a journey to Kenya and India, where a reunion with a former lover will change his life. A whirlwind of mysteries, magic, and fate begins, leading to a surprising conclusion.

The Source of Life