Hi-School Romance #23

In "Call Me Scandalous," Linda—the self-proclaimed Gossip Queen of her high school—finds her carefully curated reputation shaken when the new senior, Tom Mitchell, turns her down, choosing instead the quiet Ellen Porter. As jealousy takes hold, Linda uses her column to tear Ellen down, setting off a chain of events that leads to heartbreak and a desperate confession in the woods. The story unfolds with sharp emotional stakes, exploring the cost of rumor and the fragile line between love and revenge.

In "Surrender To Shame," Cynthia’s quiet dedication to her studies keeps her apart from the popular crowd—until Hank, a member of the Laurels, asks for her help with an exam. When he offers to take her to the dance in return, she agrees, only to realize that Truck, the team’s star, has developed feelings for her. As tensions rise and Hank insists she help Truck cheat, Cynthia faces a moral test that forces her to confront what she truly values.

In "Kisses For Revenge," Stella, Evans High’s most popular girl, finds her world upended when her steady, Ronny, refuses to skip a big game for her birthday party—despite her demands. When she bets Red, the team’s star scorer, that he can beat Ronny’s points in exchange for a kiss, she learns the hard way that winning isn’t just about individual glory. A heartfelt moment of realization leads to a surprising turn, as Stella reconsiders what truly matters—though the exact path to her choice stays just out of reach.