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
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…
Oct. 15, 2024
E4: The Bad Doctor
Max thrives in his new role in Los Angeles but remains haunted by Xi’s return. His career falters as the pandemic hits, and Xi reappears, offering purpose and peril, specifically surrounding a well-known doctor compromised b…
Oct. 8, 2024
E3: Sorry Hillary
The hacker continues targeting those close to Max, including another ex-girlfriend, Hillary. After the hacker takes a different approach, Max temporarily believes he has outsmarted Xi. However, the hacker's influence persist…