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Real Love #53

Feb 1953 · Ace Magazines [1940s-1950s] · 0.10 USD
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A young woman named Jane accepts an invitation to a nightclub from Neal Buckley, a man she hardly knows, as a dare, though she is conflicted about the decision. After a night out, Neal proposes to Jane, and she accepts, dreaming of becoming a famous designer in New York City. However, once engaged, Jane's ambitions clash with Neal's expectations of a quiet married life in a small town, leading her to question whether she should abandon her dreams. On their honeymoon to New York, Jane encounters an artist she had met before and becomes increasingly torn between her desire for independence and her commitment to Neal, ultimately deciding to leave him the next morning to pursue her own path.

Contains 4 stories
Extra Man on a String
7 pp · Romance

Mary, Roger Barrett, and Sam Frazier have been inseparable since childhood, but as young adults, their close bond becomes complicated when both boys confess their love for Mary. Torn between them, Mary struggles to choose, and when Sam pressures her for an answer, she impulsively elopes with him—only to later wonder if she’s truly made the right decision.

My Path of Lies
8 pp · Romance

Jane Henry, a young woman from a small town with a mother who was a talented dressmaker, finds herself caught between her humble roots and a longing for acceptance. After being rejected by her sister Connie’s circle and later hurt by Neal Buckley’s apparent indifference, Jane flees to Hollywood to build a new life as a designer. There, she meets Ed Maley, a shop owner who believes in her talent, and begins to carve out a future where her mother’s legacy and her own skill can finally shine.

Glamour-Struck
7 pp · Romance

Glonnon, a young woman content with her quiet life in Rexville, finds herself restless after a movie sparks dreams of glamour and faraway cities. When a mysterious New York artist named Wayland Stokes arrives in town, her curiosity turns to fascination, and the attention he gives her stirs feelings she can’t ignore—though she’s still engaged to her steady, loving boyfriend, Murray.

Ashamed of My Mother
8 pp · Romance

Ann, a young woman deeply ashamed of her mother’s lifestyle, struggles to maintain a secret life where her mother, Darl, is publicly known as her sister. As she tries to build a future with Paul, her fiancé, she’s torn between her love for him and the fear of exposing the truth that could destroy everything.

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artist Bill Molno

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Reprinted in Love at First Sight #42 (1956), True Hearts #3

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