In marines romance novels, the setting of military life provides a backdrop full of challenges. For example, long - distance relationships due to deployments are common themes. The love stories are often about how the characters overcome these difficulties. Also, the physical and mental strength of the marines is an important aspect that is often intertwined with the romantic plot.
Perhaps it's about a Marine who was deployed far from home for a long time. He missed important family events like the birth of his child or the wedding of a sibling. The feeling of missing out on those precious moments can be a very sad part of his story.
Well, it could be a story of a Marine who came back from war with physical and mental scars. Physically, he might have lost a limb or had other serious injuries. Mentally, he had to deal with PTSD, nightmares, and a sense of disconnection from civilian life. It's really a sad state of affairs.
One such book is 'Jarhead' by Anthony Swofford. It offers a vivid and personal account of a Marine's experience in the Gulf War. It delves into the life of a Marine, from the tough training to the actual combat situations and the psychological impact it has on the soldiers.
It could also be for the purpose of learning. The Army and Marines have different approaches in many aspects. Marines can learn from the Army's experiences. For example, the Army might have some innovative tactics in dealing with large - scale logistical challenges. Marines can study these through the stories and apply relevant knowledge to their own operations. So, telling these stories helps in cross - training in a way.
One horror story could be about a Marine unit getting lost in a desolate and haunted area during a training exercise. They start hearing strange noises at night, like whispers that seem to come from nowhere. Some of the Marines swear they see shadowy figures moving between the trees, which really freaks them out.