My Own Romance #37

In "The Long Dead Past!" from My Own Romance #37 (1954), Martha faces a wrenching choice when Rickey—her fiancé presumed lost in the war—returns after years as a prisoner of war. Though he pleads for her to leave her husband John, Martha’s quiet life with John reveals a love she never expected. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, exploring the weight of memory and the unexpected roots of true connection.

In "Don't Make Me Marry!" from My Own Romance #37 (1954), Pat’s tired of being set up by her married friends, so when fellow guest Frank asks her to be his date at a party to dodge a similar match, she agrees—on one condition: no real romance. The two strike a playful bargain, pretending to be a couple for the sake of appearances, but chemistry sparks fast. As they navigate the evening together, what starts as a clever ruse begins to blur the line between performance and feeling.

In the 1954 romance short "People Who Love In Glass Houses," Vicki and Ed find themselves unexpectedly locked in a model home, sparking a week-long experiment that turns into something more. As their initial charm gives way to bickering, a missed day and a quiet realization lead to a surprising decision—this temporary arrangement might just be the beginning of forever.