Dream of Love #9
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis is an anthology issue containing at least two stories. The first story follows Richard and Dorothy, where Richard breaks up with Dorothy after she hurts him, but later he becomes fascinated by a boxer named Mug Howard at a boxing match and seeks him out for an interview, experiencing strange emotional turmoil. The second story involves two women, Perry and her roommate, who are hired as extras in a movie but are actually unwittingly used as decoys for a bank robbery; they are later caught up with by criminals and police, ultimately offered a chance to cooperate with the District Attorney by the authorities.
In "I Found Love in a Taxi!" from Dream of Love #9 (1958), Eddy, a steady taxi driver, makes a quiet habit of picking up Alice every Friday at the same spot—until her heart begins to wonder if he’s more than just a routine. When Alice tries to move on with her boss, Mr. Wentworth, a tense ride home forces a sudden, unexpected rescue, revealing a truth she never saw coming.
In "Too Fat for Love!", Dorothy, a once-comedy-film star whose weight defined her career, confronts the emotional roots of her overeating after a doctor diagnoses her struggles as stemming from a fractured childhood and a deep fear of rejection. As she undergoes a strict diet and exercise plan, her transformation brings new opportunities—both professionally and romantically—leading her to question whether the man she’s come to care for truly sees her for who she is now.
In "Powerhouse of Deceit!", reporter Midge finds herself drawn to the charming but shady boxer Mug, despite warnings from her colleague Roy that he’s not what he seems. As she helps him prepare for a major bout, the truth of his deceit comes crashing down when he admits he manipulated her—right before the fight’s outcome reveals just how deep the betrayal runs. Roy and Midge must face what comes next, their bond tested in ways neither expected.
In "I Just Love Acting!", two aspiring actresses, Pat and Peggy, land a strange job staging a street fight in front of a bank—only to be arrested when the bank is actually robbed. Forced to confront the real criminals, they fight back and expose the robbery, only to discover the whole ordeal was part of a film shoot, turning their dramatic moment into a scripted scene.
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