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Valerie Forde-Galvin

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2025

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A Blast from the Past

Valerie Forde-Galvin

Submitted to Contest #317

Blast from the Past When lightning struck, the tour bus skidded to a stop. A clap of thunder was immediately followed by an ominous crack and a giant elm crashed onto the road. Suddenly an entire tree top loomed in front of us. From the driver’s seat, Manny leaned forward and kissed the still intact windshield. He held up two fingers. “Two inches,” he gasped theatrically. “Just two friggin’ inches there was between me and death.” It might have been a couple of seconds before we all remembered to breathe. You could almost feel the collectiv...

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Maude and Sukie, a Cautionary Tale

Valerie Forde-Galvin

Submitted to Contest #311

CW: References themes of sexual violence against minors. Maude Pritchard is the neighborhood cookie lady. Whether you've experiencing tendinitis or a migraine, financial difficulties or the loss of a loved one, Maude will show up at your door offering a plate of cookies straight out of the oven and containing her special ingredient of loving-kindness. Maude listens; Maude cares. And, more importantly, Maude doesn't spread your stories around.Maude is currently retired but, during her earlier years, taught eighth grade English at the local Mi...

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University of Alabama 1968

Valerie Forde-Galvin

Submitted to Contest #306

CW: Contains themes and/or references to racial discrimination, police brutality, and death University of Alabama 1968 damien.comHi Momma,Sorry it took me so long to write but I've been really busy learning my way around the campus then getting started at my new part time job. To start off, let me tell you about my room mate. His name is Jeff and he's a white boy but he's okay sharing a room with me. To tell you the truth, he's a bit shy and doesn't seem to have many friends anyway. Then there's my classes. I've only been to three so far and...

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