How to Be a Better Man
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Last published Sat, Apr 11, 2026
This story isn't for easily triggered people. Read at your own discretion. As the story goes on, triggers will be added to the description and to the trigger page in the front.
Victoria Swan: A small town girl who runs away to Chicago with no financial support, no friends, no family and with a responsibility larger than life. Trauma, drama and fear haunts her every decision. Her every thought brings an unpleasant memory. Her mind is the only thing she can't run from.
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