The Final War

The Final War

The insane true story of how I was hacked, stalked, and almost recruited by the Chinese government, the ensuing federal case, and how I almost lost my mind.

Recent Episodes

Dec. 2, 2024

Surprise!

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Nov. 23, 2024

E9: Redacted

Finally, Max seeks help from "the federal agency." While they suggest Xi may be tied to the Chinese military rather than dissidents, it quickly becomes clear that they cannot be fully trusted, especially after Max's Freedom …
Nov. 12, 2024

E8: Independence Day

The final straw. Xi claims that there are non-human forces at play, and that Max's mind is no longer safe. Julia begins to help Max reclaim his agency against what reveals itself as an inevitable path toward insanity. Now at…
Nov. 5, 2024

E7: Sweet Dreams

Max finally confides in Julia, escalating Xi’s threats into the realm of science fiction. The opposing forces in Max's life begin to come to a crescendo, leading to a complete and total breakdown of his psyche. The tech bill…
Oct. 29, 2024

E6: AI, Siddhartha, and Me

As the Covid-era protests erupt across the country, Max’s paranoia deepens. He seeks solace in a rekindled romance with Gloria, but Xi’s omnipresence looms with assigned readings of Siddhartha and Nostradamus. Yikes. Xi also…
Oct. 21, 2024

E5: Fame-ish

Xi’s psychological grip intensifies, quoting private conversations from years prior, implying a vast backlog of conversations had on or around a phone. The hacker's manipulation pushes Max toward espionage-like activities in…