Gentlemen of the parchment,
Halloween fast approaches. Soon, we will inevitably find ourselves partaking in the activities that surround this strange holiday - trick-or-treating, costume parties, carving pumpkins, apple bobbing etc. But there is a spiritual side that must be explored further. A darker side. A side that is intent on securing the damnation of good men like ourselves.
Be sober, be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith. 1 Peter 5:8–9
Building upon the spiritual exploration of our last book (Siddhartha), I want us to look more at another element of life - spiritual combat. The secret and interior art, an invisible struggle in which we engage every day against the temptations, the evil suggestions that Our Father Below tries to plant in our hearts through the help of his legion of demons.
The powers of demons are greater than those of humans, and their powers can fool us if we are not careful. Demons have the power to communicate with other demons and with human beings. They are very intelligent - and have knowledge of human beings throughout history, and thereby know all human languages, including ancient ones. They know our personal habits and behaviors. And they use all these things to deceive us.
The author of our next parchment will be no stranger to you. He is one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. Unsurprisingly, he shares many similarities to myself - your beloved Lord Lloyd de Papel. Born in the same city, almost 85 years to the day before I. Raised in the Protestant faith. His older brother's name you ask? - Warren.
It is with great honor and privilege that I get to add this man's name to the list of authors in our ever-growing library.
With great anticipation I, Lord Lloyd de Papel, present to you my selection:
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