All True Romance #24

In "Almost is Never!", Ruby, a cheerful cookie factory worker, sets her sights on boss John, hoping to climb the social ladder—only to find herself caught in a web of her own making when he offers her a promotion and a proposal. As her plans for a future with John unfold, her past with boyfriend Joe and the quiet resentment of John’s son Bruce begin to unravel the illusion. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 1955 romance delivers a sharp, bittersweet twist on ambition and heart.

Marcy steps in for an ill singer in Freddy’s college band, sparking a romance that pulls her away from her boyfriend Bob and leaves Freddy’s girlfriend Shelly heartbroken. When Shelly warns Marcy that Freddy’s heart isn’t true, Marcy must decide where her loyalty lies—between the boy who stole her heart and the one who never truly left her side.

In "Ring Around My Heart!" from All True Romance #24 (1955), Mary finds herself drawn to boxer Larry despite her distaste for the sport. When Larry strikes a dangerous deal with gangster Giacco to fix a championship bout, the stakes rise higher than ever—especially when his opponent refuses to go along with the plan. With Mary’s unexpected support at ringside, Larry fights not just for the title, but for a future with her.

In "Tear-Stained Dreams," Lois faces a storm of regret after a night at a party goes wrong, leading her to flee town and start anew as a hat-check girl at the Hideaway club. As old mistakes threaten to resurface, she’s drawn into another scandal that forces her into a hasty promise to marry wealthy Mr. Kay—only to find herself caught between past choices and the chance to reclaim what she thought was lost.