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Sweethearts #29

Apr 1955 · Charlton · 0.10 USD

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A young woman named Judy breaks up with her boyfriend Don over his habit of telling exaggerated stories, but when Don ends up in the hospital, Judy realizes she misses him and they reconcile. In "My Masquerade," Kathy borrows Laura Ames's luxurious green satin gown and golden slippers to impress a wealthy suitor named Mr. Ames, but when she encounters her love of her life (Ted) at a restaurant, she fears he will discover her true identity and pretends to be Laura. When Ted later appears at Kathy's house looking for "Laura," Kathy must quickly dress and slip away to meet him outside, and after they recreate their first meeting at the same restaurant, Ted reveals that Laura Ames is actually the woman he thought was Kathy all along.

Contains 2 stories

Love Walks in Truth!

13 pp · Romance

Judy craves attention and thrills, so she reshapes everyday moments into wild exaggerations—turning a dropped egg into a near-fatal concrete slab and a simple compliment from her boss into a promotion that's practically hers. When she meets Don Wright, a handsome young salesman, at the ballet, their connection feels genuine and honest in a way her usual dramatizing can't touch, and he asks to see her again. But as this budding romance develops, Judy must reckon with whether the real spark between them can survive her lifelong habit of spinning tales.

My Masquerade

10 pp · Romance

Kathy Wyman, secretary to the wealthy Ames family, stays behind in New Orleans while her employer travels abroad—but when she tries on Laura Ames' stunning green satin gown on Mardi Gras night, she can't resist slipping out to the carnival. There, she meets a charming stranger who sweeps her into an enchanted evening of dancing and romance, each believing they're playing a carefree masquerade that will end at midnight. As their magical night unfolds, Kathy finds herself falling for him—but she's carrying a secret that could shatter everything between them.