Showing people how to change their lives has been Annon's life's purpose. This novel is about those who come to what will be his final Gathering.  For 14 Sessions he guides them helping them discover their own secret within. 

                    From Session One-

  "Sages and philosophers throughout history have known about a Power that controls all that is. Many of them have written about it."   

Annon pauses briefly, capturing their interest. "As I have already stated, the purpose of these Gatherings is to acquaint you with that Power. It is the Power of the universe, and once you are in tune with it, you will change your life."

As you read about how they overcome obstacles in their lives, how they face challenges and reach goals, you will learn along with them, Annon's Secret Something Within.

                                        From Session Nine 

 "You don't understand a damned thing," Tony interrupts, speaking through clenched teeth. "You lied to all of us. There's no power! It's a bunch of crap and you know it." Tony's eyes glare with anger as he snarls, "I can't figure out your angle. It's not like we're paying you any money or anything, so you're not in it for the cash."

Moving directly in front of Annon, looking down at him with smoldering eyes, his voice is choked. "What's in this for you, old man?" Suddenly he leans forward, slapping a hand on either side of Annon's chair. "There's gotta be something in it for you."    

He is filled with anger, his face directly in front of Annon's, his hands clenching the chair arms."What's in it for you old man?" 

Abruptly, Tony shoves himself back from Annon's chair and straightens his back, looking down at him with intensity. His face slowly softens, as the lines become less tense. The brown eyes lose some of the anger and hate as Annon continues to gaze at him, utilizing all his strength, projecting his thoughts of lcompassion and understanding.

M. Bradley McCauley, the author wrote:

In 1982, I was drawn to a small, well read, paperback book. "The Inner Secret or That Secret Something Within", was the title. Anonymously written, it was printed in 1922. I glanced through a few pages, put it aside and started to move on. Something compelled me to pick it up again. At that time I didn't know what or why. I do now.

This little book had a profound impact on me. In the midst of the book came my 'Aha' moment. I suddenly realized who I am. It was overwhelming. My life has not been the same since that moment.

Not long after reading it, the first words of this novel poured into my thoughts. They hounded me, repeating like a song that won't stop singing in your head, until one day I sat at the word processor and began typing each sentence as fast as it came into my thoughts.

"Shadows of flickering candles dance on the wall like quickened images of ancient cave drawings. The aroma of burning incense mingling with fresh cut flowers creates an aura of tranquility."

Annon, the main character, was beginning his final Gathering. After years of teaching people how to use their Inner Spirit, that secret something within to change their lives, he was preparing to move into the NEXT realm of existence. Before he could leave he had to find someone to take his place.

In the beginning there were only four, Peter, Tony, Marcy, and Alice. They became vivid characters in my mind. Gradually Elaine, Alan, James, Mark, Sheila and Eric joined them as the Gathering progressed. Would they learn how to change their lives? Would one of them be Annon's replacement? I had to find out. I had to write their story.

I was fascinated as each of them learned the Secret Something Within and changed their lives. I was intrigued when a new person joined the group. More challenges for Annon.

 Would he find the one who was to take his place before he made his transition?

 The story unfolded and I wrote the words. Eventually they no longer poured into my mind.  I was sad to write The End. I had become so involved with each of the characters and I didn't want to know that Annon was no longer with them. Finally I wrote The End, but it wasn't, they still live in my mind and heart. It's as if they were real. I miss them. Maybe I'll write a sequel, if I sense the words compelling as I did before. 

        What Is - "Annon's Secret Something Within"  

The power to change our lives is within us.  Some people call it the 'The Law of Attraction'. It is known to many from the book, 'The Secret' , known, but not always clear.  We can read about it; we can watch movies and videos about it; we can pray for it, but not always get it.  Is there a secret to finding it?  That's what this novel, 'Annon's Secret Something Within', is about. How to find, embrace, and live with the power of the universe within you.