Memoir
Corruption, Power, and Global Security Concerns
China’s Military Under Scrutiny: Corruption, Power, and Global Security Concerns China’s military, known as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), is facing increased attention after reports of investigations into senior officials. According to international media, including reports discussed by security analysts, China has placed high-ranking military figures under investigation as part of its long-running anti-corruption campaign. While China describes these actions as internal discipline, the developments have raised questions about stability, command control, and global security.
By Wings of Time 28 days ago in Chapters
Misunderstandings Surrounding Apologies
Apologizing is a fundamental aspect of human interaction, yet it’s often fraught with misunderstanding and misinterpretation. While a sincere apology has the power to mend relationships and restore trust, a poorly executed one can exacerbate tensions and deepen rifts. Understanding the nuances of effective apologies is essential for fostering empathy, repairing connections, and fostering a culture of accountability and forgiveness.
By Gus Woltmannabout a month ago in Chapters
Not an Exception
Dark Memoirs - Index "For writers who knowingly lie, for those who substitute unbelievable human behavior for the way people really act, I have nothing but contempt. Bad writing is more than a matter of shit syntax and faulty observation; bad writing usually arises from a stubborn refusal to tell stories about what people actually do—to face the fact, let us say, that murderers sometimes help old ladies cross the street.
By Paul Stewartabout a month ago in Chapters
Muscle Memory
Dark Memoirs - Index Sentimentality is a curse. Apatheia (Freedom from Emotion). The goal of Diogenes. Intense sentimental attachments do not make for betterment in this mortal coil. Whether it is to objects, places, or especially, people, it breeds vulnerability to suffering and loss.
By Paul Stewart2 months ago in Chapters
A Necessary Absence
Dark Memoirs - Index It feels like the right time to talk about the one who got away. That lover from high school you thought you’d grow old with, the white-picket-fence life already imagined. A fumbled fuck behind the bike shed, bright-eyed and convinced it would become the romance of the century. Romeo and Juliet, without the feuding families or the suicide.
By Paul Stewart2 months ago in Chapters
