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Love Journal #24

May 1954 · Orbit-Wanted · 0.10 USD
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In "Love In the Wilderness," Fay and Johnny face the quiet strain of love tested by poverty, their hopes for a future tangled in practicality. When misunderstandings spark a painful rift, Johnny’s true intentions—earned through late nights and sacrifice—begin to unfold. Written by Bill Woolfolk, this heartfelt 1954 tale captures young love’s vulnerability with sincerity, all on a 10-cent cover.

Contains 5 stories
Love In the Wilderness
8 pp · Romance
Laura MillerJack ShayneWalt ShayneKateHarvey

In "Love In the Wilderness," Laura leaves the city to care for her injured sister Kate, now married to lumberjack Jack. As she settles into the remote camp, an unexpected bond grows between her and Jack, testing her loyalty to her city life and her boyfriend Harvey. When Harvey arrives to take her home, a sudden fire forces a choice that will change everything.

The Man I Couldn't Trust!
6 pp · Romance
JohnnyFay

In "The Man I Couldn't Trust!" from Love Journal #24 (1954), Fay and Johnny’s love is tested by hardship when their dreams of marriage stall due to lack of funds. When Fay sees Johnny with another woman and discovers their joint account has been closed, her trust shatters—only for Johnny to reveal he’s been working double shifts and using their savings to buy a home for them, with the "other woman" being a coworker from the furniture store.

Happiness Is Where You Find It
3 pp · Romance
DellaDella's motherAlan BakerMrs. Baker

In a quiet moment before the prom, Della finds herself alone and downhearted—until selling charity event tickets leads her to unexpected joy in connecting with others. Along the way, she shares a few laughs and a meaningful glance with Alan, a kind-eyed classmate who eventually asks her to the dance.

Untitled Romance story
3 pp · Romance
Mark FordClair E.Mrs. E.JohnAndy

In this quiet, poignant story from *Love Journal #24* (1954), waitress Clair confides in Mark Ford about the strain her mother’s constant pressure is putting on her relationship with chef Andy. Torn between her mother’s push for marriage and Andy’s need for time, Clair wonders if their connection was ever truly given a chance.

My Best Friend's Guy!
6 pp · Romance
BetsyTed HamptonDianeAllen

In "My Best Friend's Guy!" from Love Journal #24 (1954), Betsy finds herself tangled in a complicated web when a sorority initiation leads her to kiss Ted—only to realize he’s her roommate Diane’s steady boyfriend. Torn between loyalty and growing feelings, Betsy and Ted wrestle with their attraction, unsure if they can ever be together. But when they learn Diane isn’t truly committed to any of her boyfriends, the path to a real connection finally opens.

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Raw (Good) $104
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $389*
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CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $269*
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CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $127*
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