So it turns out the O'Brien can not remember 99% of life, day to day events that happen to him. Only the important stuff stands out. O'Brien calls them snapshots. Out of these snapshots come a lot of stories and imagination. So most of his war stories are made up of stuff that mimic combat memories. A few of them he actually experienced. He also writes stories that help him vent and express feelings. He also tries to reinvent a person and their last thoughts. Making up parts of stories helps shed some light on the past. Can also help O'Brien and others move on when they shed light on things.
O'Brien likes to think he save hope for the people in his stories. And I would agree, he is giving them hope and a story that will last for generations.
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