The Weight of the Maroon Beret
The maroon beret does not make a man better. But it can change what he expects of himself, what others expect of him, and how hard it becomes to step outside the story.
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Why Do Paras Think They’re Better?
Paras are taught to believe they are better—but where does that certainty come from? A former 3 PARA soldier examines selection, identity and the power of shared hardship.
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Why Did Britain Keep the Parachute Regiment?
Britain’s last battalion-sized combat parachute assault took place in 1956—but the Paras survived. My new book investigates why.
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Waiting for Tomorrow
Every night David writes tomorrow’s list, and every night “Ring Sarah” gets moved to the next page. Then tomorrow stops coming. A short story about the cost of always waiting for a better day.
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The House at the End of Everything
A man arrives at a mysterious house where memories fade and love is the only thing that survives. A modern myth about memory, grief and unconditional love.
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Castle Vale Contamination | Monster Accord Incident 14-778
When 1990s demolition crews reached Castle Vale’s old airfield, the council was told it was contamination. The Accord’s own file says otherwise.
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