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Excerpt from Perseverance > Endurance: A Ranger’s Fight in Shegal Valley

2 months ago | havokjournal.com | Brandon Young

Brandon Young started his public writing career at the Havok Journal and shares an excerptbelow from his new book, Perseverance > Endurance: Lead with Resilience. Grow ThroughAdversity. Win Together, coauthored by Blayne Smith. Winter Strike 2003 – Part II: The Shegal ValleyThe helicopter insertion was going to be a mess. I had seen this story before: 60-foottreetops would prohibit our aircraft from touching the ramp down on the ridgeline for a smoothinfill.
Jake: My Liberator, My Tormentor

Jan 16, 2025 | havokjournal.com | Jake Smith

These words are always tormentingly liberating. I fear every phrase, wondering if some passing reader might one day recognize my same utterances. Will the forbidden words of “Jake Smith” one day reunite with his physical embodiment? Will this refuge become tumbling dominoes of horror? Will my hidden home become a glass house, left exposed for the world to cast stones upon its fragile frame? Every passing day I feel as though another grain of sand falls in the hourglass of my discovery.
What to Do When Your Car Breaks Down

Jan 16, 2025 | havokjournal.com | Diane Taylor

When your vehicle unexpectedly breaks down, it can be a stressful and bewildering experience. Knowing how to react in these moments can make a significant difference in your safety and convenience. Instead of panicking or feeling helpless, take a deep breath and remember these essential steps to handle the situation effectively. From assessing your surroundings to seeking assistance, here’s what you need to know based on the common scenarios drivers face during a breakdown.
The Forsaken • The Havok Journal

Jan 14, 2025 | havokjournal.com | Jake Smith

In moments of deepest darkness, we are the monsters called forth. We are the devils summoned to bypass pleading with God for forgiveness. Beckoned and summoned, only to be cast out and crucified in the light. We are what the world demands of us. We are what we must be so the world can exist. We are the necessity, swiftly discarded in the wake of success. We shoulder the burdens of Atlas so the collective conscience may float as lightly as a feather.
Tips for Winning Your Personal Injury Lawsuit

Jan 7, 2025 | havokjournal.com | Diane Taylor

Photo CreditFiling a personal injury lawsuit can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re focused on recovering. Whether it’s a car accident, a fall, or another event that caused you harm, winning your case can make a big difference in your future. By staying organized, following smart steps, and working with the right people, you’ll be better prepared for success. The Goldwater Law Firm can help guide you and protect your rights during this process.
The Ultimate Card Game Experience of zingplay tongits

Dec 24, 2024 | havokjournal.com | Diane Taylor

In a groundbreaking development for card game enthusiasts, Gamezone, the leading card game developer in the Philippines, brings the beloved traditional Filipino card game to the online world. This innovative app offers players the chance to compete for the crown of supremacy in the highly competitive Tongits scene, allowing them to showcase their skills and strategy on a national stage.
The Monster Within

Dec 23, 2024 | havokjournal.com | Jake Smith

My head is pounding. My body is exhausted. My teeth are clinched. As I drive, I recognize the signs there is something wrong. My mind is searching for something, for what would become these words. With every passing letter, the headache subsides, the body rejuvenated, and the jaw begins to release. My mind never seems to stop. It is always watching, processing, and obsessing. It triggers a deep impulse to immediately act and resolve everything.
The Lady in the Trench Coat

Dec 18, 2024 | havokjournal.com | Jake Smith

Once upon a time, before I was a cop, I worked a menial job. Despite the sun having long set, the temperature was well into the 80s. The weather did not befit the World War II era military surplus raincoat and trousers she strode in wearing. There was not a rain cloud in view. Her actions were clearly erratic. When I stopped her and found my excuse to speak with her, she rummaged through her purse.
Becoming the Impossible

Dec 16, 2024 | havokjournal.com | Jake Smith

Kindness kills. Blind trust kills. Being all that society asks its citizens to be kills. My greatest mistakes were rooted in kindness and blind trust. It was when I ignored everything else. I ignored my “gut.” The “gut” based on biology and instincts that were finely tuned through training and experience. Who I am, what I do, what I think, and how I act is based upon what I wear. It is based upon what I represent. It is based upon who others are, what they think, and how they act.
Rules without Reason

Dec 10, 2024 | havokjournal.com | Jake Smith

Rules should not be created to be broken, but they should not be created to follow blindly. Behind every rule should lie a reason. We do not run red lights to create order and safety on the streets. But one should not mindlessly sit at a broken red light, in an empty street, forever. We have laws against killing, yet we would hopefully never ask someone to sacrifice themselves from the violence of others or crucify them upon their defense. We have social rules about how we should act towards others.