Derek R. Bridges is the author of Valor Flakes: Part of a Complete Breakdown, a literary dystopian novel exploring the weaponization of grief, mythmaking, and quiet resistance under authoritarian rule. His work blends psychological depth with speculative storytelling, focusing on the fractured spaces between memory, ideology, and survival.In addition to his writing, Derek is an award winning educator who has served for over a decade in education and educational leadership, specializing in literacy, student development, civic involvement, and community engagement. He lives and works in Saint Louis, Missouri, where he continues to develop new projects exploring themes of resilience, identity, and collective memory.You can connect with him via Instagram (@thebridgesarchive), Twitter (@valorflakes), or TikTok (@intercepted.transmissions).
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About the Book
Valor Flakes: Part of a Complete Breakdown is a literary dystopian novel set in a future where grief is weaponized and heroism is manufactured for mass consumption. It follows Dan Clymer, a celebrated drone operator whose world unravels after a single encounter shatters the myth of the war he fought for. As state narratives collapse and resistance stirs beneath the surface, Dan must confront the cost of loyalty, memory, and survival in a nation built on manufactured truths.
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