In Fallujah, during a particularly difficult time in the Iraq War, a group of Marines are deployed on a tour that will bring them closer together, while threatening to tear them apart. The Delta Company Outlaws are a group of USMC infantrymen deployed in 2004 to one of the most hostile war zones in the world. Through the memoirs of one Marine, this touching story encapsulates the drama surrounding everyday life during the Iraq War. With a bond formed through blood, sweat, and tears, a group of unfamiliar Marines will come together stronger than family. Memoirs of an Outlaw: Life in the Sandbox is a dramatic new take on the Iraq War that focuses more on the personal aspects of war rather than exclusively on combat. With a touching approach to the camaraderie, daily life, and unfortunate losses, this enlightening memoir by Robert M. Tanner delves into the brotherhood that’s formed throughout a deployment while documenting the combat experiences and daily life of a Marine. Using personal experiences, this engaging story hooks readers with drama, action, and honesty while painting an illuminating picture of both the funny and tragic sides of war. Inspired by a bond that’s stronger than blood, Memoirs of an Outlaw began as a therapeutic way to document wartime experiences and eventually led to a full-fledged memoir. Deciding to focus on the daily life and camaraderie of war, the story captures the tension, drama, and bonding that comes with combat and living in a hostile environment far away from home. By focusing on the humanistic side of the armed forces, Memoirs of an Outlaw perfectly captures a unique moment in time during an extraordinarily challenging part of the war.

It’s Halloween night, and something weird has happened – one of the Sour Patch Kids has GONE MISSING. Now we need your help to solve the case! Read this story and choose your own adventure by voting at the end of each chapter to help solve the mystery! Think you know what happened to the Red Kid? Tweet @SourPatchKids using #FindTheSPK to share your theory! Hurry – before it’s too late! ----- Hey guys! It’s HALLOWEEN! Don’t you just love this? It really is one of the best times of the year for everything spooky and scary and…well, sweet! Yes, I said sweet — like as in all those delicious candies that we get to eat. That’s why I was thrilled when Sour Patch Kids asked me to help them write a story that was all of the above, and to ask you -- the wonderful Wattpad readers — to help determine the outcome of this crazy Halloween, er….make that Hallo-WEIRD….mystery! Be sure to read to the very end of every chapter and vote in the comments section for which choice you think the SPK Kids should make to help solve this mystery! - @KnightsRachel