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Welcome to Tim Heale’s Channel — where real military life meets extraordinary stories. From the barracks to battlefields, rugby pitches to ski slopes, and Berlin to Belfast, this is where true tales of service, camaraderie, and adventure come to life.Join Tim — a veteran with decades of experience spanning the Royal Marines, British Army, and operations across Germany, Northern Ireland, and war zones worldwide — as he shares authentic insights into Cold War life, regimental traditions, and the human side of military service.Expect powerful storytelling, humour, and honesty in every episode — from 1970s postings to modern deployments, rugby tours, Arctic training...
Racing Families & Rugby Valkyries | From Brands Hatch to the Women’s Rugby Revolution | The Parallel Four
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Chapter Thirty-Four of The Parallel Four revs up the action and the laughter. The crew swap desert storms for race-day mayhem, transforming into Team Parallel Mayhem — four ex-military racers, a van called Helga, and a caravan full of dreams. With Manx Nortons, MVs, and Triumphs, they hit Brands Hatch and Cadwell Park with their kids as a self-styled Pit Commando Squad — matching overalls, clipboards, and jelly-baby rations included. Expect chaos, crashes narrowly avoided, and podiums painted in WD-40 and pride.
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Medals, Mothers & the Mess: From Gulf War Grit to Brands Hatch Grid | The Parallel Four
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Chapter Thirty-Three brings The Parallel Four home: dusty kit, fierce hugs, and the quiet pride only families and regiments understand. Stephen & Johan return to a surprise promotion and the fallout of desert legends—an MM from Her Majesty, a low-key TA medals parade, and the reality check of admin in triplicate. In the Int Cell, Vinka & Marlin—already Mentioned in Despatches—reveal how they steered missions with maps, intercepts, and ice-cool judgement while watching their blokes improvise heroics in a Unimog.
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Scud Hunters & Desert Storm Chaos | SAS Int Cell, Fibre Optic Sabotage & Survival | The Parallel Four
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Chapter Thirty-Two drops The Parallel Four deep into Operation Desert Storm — six weeks of hit-and-run raids, storm-soaked bivvies, and black humour on the edge of war. Behind enemy lines, Stephen and Johan keep their Unimog “The Beast” roaring through night moves, refuelling marathons, and firefights that turn routine into legend. From cutting fibre optic lines under fire to ambushing convoys and even destroying a mobile Scud launcher, they prove that courage often looks like chaos covered in sand.
Meanwhile, back in the
Into the Gulf: Farewells, Scuds & a Desert QRF Ambush, SAS Drivers, Int Cell & The Beast
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Chapter Thirty-One carries The Parallel Four from the quiet pain of family farewells to the sand-blown chaos of the First Gulf War. After a wrenching goodbye, the team mobilises: Vinka & Marlin head into the Intelligence Cell (maps, intercepts, strike timings), while Stephen & Johan up-scale at Hereford, take charge of an Unimog nicknamed “The Beast,” and roll with a half-squadron of Pinky Land Rovers. From Brize Norton to a cavernous C-5 Galaxy, then straight into the UAE and onwa...
From Café Racers to Combat Ready | Classic Bikes, Family Farewells & Duty Calls | The Parallel Four
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Chapter Thirty roars to life with classic bike fever — teaching Vinka and Marlin to ride, rebuilding vintage Triumphs, and storming the Ace Café in full retro leathers. From teasing doubters to dominating the ride-out challenge, they earn respect and headlines in equal measure. But it’s more than petrol and pride — it’s about family, friendship, and the heartbeat beneath the helmets.
The four of them take their restored Manx Nortons and MV Agustas to the track for a day of thunder, laughter, and teamw...
Grammar School Triumph & Château Claude Memories | Family, Grit & Growing Up | The Parallel Four
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Chapter Twenty-Nine blends family pride with rich backstory: a spotless dinner table, roast chicken, and two ten-year-olds waiting on their 11-plus results. When the envelopes land, Nils and Vera smash it — moments later, Otto and Olivia burst in with the same news, turning the house into a victory parade. That night the families celebrate at the Red Fox Brasserie, toasting the kids with a rare 1975 Pauillac Château Claude — a wine tied to Stephen & Johan’s 1973 Grand European Tour and the kindness of Claude and Edi...
The Ballymurphy Beatdown & The Valkyries Return | SAS Intel, SERE Legends & Family Life | The Parallel Four
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Chapter Twenty-Eight of The Parallel Four hits hard — and laughs harder. The lads may have survived selection, but now it’s the girls’ turn to steal the show. Follow Sergeants Vinka Heale and Marlin Heald as they join the SAS Intelligence detachment in Northern Ireland, outsmarting gunmen in the infamous Ballymurphy Beatdown and earning Mentions in Despatches for sheer audacity and skill.
Back home, Stephen and Johan juggle fatherhood, fieldcraft, and banter in equal measure — until their wives return, medals gleaming and smiles sharper than ever. From Belfast...
Earning the Sand Beret | TA SAS Continuation Phase, SERE & Parachute Wings | The Parallel Four
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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Twenty Seven
Chapter Twenty-Seven of The Parallel Four charts the final push from SAS Continuation Phase to that quiet, perfect moment of earning the sand-coloured beret. After the brutality of Camp and Tactical Questioning, Stephen and Johan face the standards game: urban ops, comms, weapons, med, and planning under pressure—where one missed radio check can bin you. Then it’s on to Brize Norton for balloon jumps, Hercules exits, PLFs and finally parachute wings; followed by t...
Restoring Legends & Surviving SAS Hell | Manx Norton, MV Agusta & The Long Drag | The Parallel Four
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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Twenty Six.
What do you get when two ex-Royal Marines discover a shed hiding two Manx Nortons, a pair of MV Agustas — and the bright idea of joining the TA SAS? Chapter Twenty-Six of The Parallel Four takes you from oily garage floors to the frozen slopes of the Brecon Beacons in one unforgettable ride.
Follow Stephen and Johan as they resurrect vintage race bikes with the devotion of mad scientists, while Vinka and Marlin look on from the kitchen, tea in hand, wo...
SAS Selection Madness Begins | Real British Army Life, TA Training & Rugby Banter | The Parallel Four
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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Twenty Five
What happens when two ex-Royal Marines walk into a rugby club, sink a few pints, and decide joining the TA SAS sounds like a cracking idea? Chapter Twenty-Five of The Parallel Four dives head-first into the madness of SAS selection — from the frosty mornings at Duke of York’s HQ to the brutal fitness tests, map-reading trials, and those infamous Brecon Beacons hills that break more egos than boots.
Told with Tim Heale’s trademark humour and authenticity, this episod...
The Final March: From Germany to Civvy Stree
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The Final March: From Germany to Civvy Street | The Parallel Four
Chapter 24 brings The Parallel Four to a powerful turning point — from red-jacketed Mess nights and new postings in Germany 🇩🇪 to the bittersweet decision to hang up the uniform. Follow Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim and Petra as they navigate Army life, love, and the leap into civilian freedom. Expect laughter, pride, farewells, and a glimpse of what comes after service life.
• Life after Belfast — Germany postings, new Mess nights & family chaos
• Behind-the-scenes of Army redundancy & resettlement life
• Love, lo...
From Mess Dinners to Belfast—Life as New Sergeants | The Parallel Four
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From Mess Dinners to Belfast—Life as New Sergeants | The Parallel Four
Chapter 23 dives into the truth behind British Army life after promotion. 🇬🇧 From Hitchin weekends with toddlers to red-jacket Sergeants’ Mess dinners, we follow Stephen, Johan, Vinka and Marlin as duty meets family, pride and port. Then training ramps up for Belfast—Card Alpha, Lydd & Hythe, Tin City, public order drills—and the reality of post-contact investigations. Plus: Tim’s Senior Brecon, promotion to Sergeant, and the girls’ covert return via the Intelligence Corps TA.
• Real Sergeants’ Mess traditions & kit
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From Depot to Sergeants | The Real Journey Behind the Uniform
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From Depot to Sergeants | The Real Journey Behind the Uniform 🇬🇧
Step inside The Parallel Four Chapter 22 — where recruits become soldiers, drill squares meet DIY chaos, and love and laughter march right alongside discipline. 🇬🇧 From blistered boots at Warcop to fairy lights in married quarters, this is real Cold War Army life: grit, humour, and the families who made it all worthwhile. Expect banter, pride, promotions, and the unfiltered truth about what happens when the parade ends.
British Army training, The Parallel Four, Tim Heale, Depot life, Warcop live firing, Cold War milit...
Depot Life at Bassingbourn REVEALED | Queen’s Division 1981, Family Moves & Recruit Training
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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Twenty One
Fresh off the ferry from Berlin, we land at Bassingbourn Barracks to start life as Queen’s Division depot instructors—and as new homeowners in Hitchin. Peek inside real British Army depot life (1981): grim married quarters, avocado décor, the dreaded confidence course and milling, legendary Gym Queens, and day-one chaos with raw recruits. Off-duty it’s twins, house hunts, GS850s, and grandparents saving the day.
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Pirbright Drill Course Secrets REVEALED | All Arms Precision, Pace Sticks & 1979 Army Life
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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Twenty
March onto the Pirbright drill square in Autumn 1979 as we tackle the All Arms Drill Course—pace sticks, blistered heels, beeswaxed boots and all. Expect razor-sharp drill, moustachioed instructors who glide like ghosts, and a four-man routine that (ahem) should’ve won. Then ride with us through real British Army life: a Swedish summer christening, posting orders to Northern Ireland, and the bittersweet move from Berlin to Bassingbourn via the frantic Hoek...
The Queen’s Birthday Parade 1979: True Stories from Soldiers in Cold War Berlin
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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Nineteen
Step behind the polished boots and perfect drill of the Queen’s Birthday Parade, Berlin 1979 in this unforgettable chapter of The Parallel Four. 🇬🇧✨ Discover what really went on behind the pomp — the sweat, laughter, fainting soldiers, and the proud eyes of the women waiting in the stands. From parade square precision to romantic reunions and chaos back in married quarters, this episode reveals the real life of soldiers, wives, and families in Cold War Berlin.
🎖️ Expect military humour, heartfelt moments, and the untold se...
Military Christmas Party Secrets REVEALED
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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Eighteen
Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.
The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they live and breathe w...
The Most Surprising Duty in West Berlin!
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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Seventeen
Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.
The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they live and breathe w...
Mess Hall Mishaps You Won't Believe!
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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Sixteen
Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.
The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they live and breathe w...
The Drama of Driving Through the DDR to West Berlin
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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Fifteen
Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.
The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they live and breathe w...
The REAL Reason HITCHIN Rugby Club is Still Unbeatable
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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Fourteen
Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.
The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they live and breathe w...
“Military Christmas Party Secrets REVEALED 🎄 | What Happens When the Uniforms Come Off”
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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Thirteen
Step inside a British military Christmas season—mess-night antics, behind-the-scenes traditions, and the chaotic joy of service life. This chapter races from budget hacks and Aikido throwdowns in Plymouth to Arctic BV202 Snowcat training, HMS Fearless landings, and shore-leave misadventures in Malta, Cyprus, Rome, and Barcelona—before a Blackpool Tower Ballroom waltz caps it all. Expect humour, camaraderie, and true-to-life stories from Royal Marines and their partners: bikes, berets, and brilliantly bonkers memories.
You’ll get: mess-party secrets, Cold-War-era vibes, travel & traini...
The EMOTIONAL Reunion That Will Change Your View of Soldiers Forever
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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Twelve
Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.
The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they live and breathe w...
The SNOWY Garden Holds a Secret
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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Two
Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.
The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they live and breathe w...
Why Everyone Loves the Swedish Sauna Experience
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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Ten
Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.
The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they live and breathe w...
This Group Photo Has A Secret!
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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Nine
Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.
The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they live and breathe w...
Can You Spot the Secret in This Wedding Scene?
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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Eight
A Chronicle of Friendship, Love, War, Adventure, and Destiny
Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.
The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan...
The Funniest Wedding Prep Ever!
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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Seven
A Chronicle of Friendship, Love, War, Adventure, and Destiny
Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.
The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan...
Can a Team's Dynamics REALLY Change with New Leadership?
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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Six
A Chronicle of Friendship, Love, War, Adventure, and Destiny
Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.
The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen...
The Mysterious Letter Before The BIG Test
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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter One
A Chronicle of Friendship, Love, War, Adventure, and Destiny
Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.
The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan...
This Breakfast Puzzle Will Trick Your Eyes!
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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Four
A Chronicle of Friendship, Love, War, Adventure, and Destiny
Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.
The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan...
Our Ferry Adventure Went Wrong!
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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Three
A Chronicle of Friendship, Love, War, Adventure, and Destiny
Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.
The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan...
The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Two
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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Two
Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.
The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they live and brea...
The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter One
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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter One
A Chronicle of Friendship, Love, War, Adventure, and Destiny
Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.
The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen...
The Secret Moment That Changed Everything!
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The Parallel Four Book One Part Seventeen Chapter Seventeen
Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.
The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but the...
The Most Exciting Easter Break Ever!
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The Parallel Four Book One Part Sixteen Chapter Sixteen
Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.
The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they live and...
What Happens When Worlds Collide?
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The Parallel Four Book One Part Fifteen Chapter Fifteen
Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.
The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they live and...
We Tried Learning Spanish AND Arabic at Once!
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The Parallel Four Book One Part Fourteen Chapter Fourteen
Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.
The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they live and...
The Secret Letters That Changed Everything!
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The Parallel Four Book One Part Thirteen Chapter Thirteen
Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.
The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they live and...
Our Funniest Exchange Trip Ever!
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The Parallel Four Book One Part Twelve Chapter Twelve
Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.
The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they live and...
