Teen-Age Temptations #8
In "Fool's Paradise," 16-year-old Pat and her friend Jetta find themselves caught in a whirlwind of fleeting romance and heartbreak after meeting two factory workers, Bob and Harry, near waterfront taverns. Written by Dana Dutch and brought to life with bold, expressive art by Matt Baker—both inks and pencils on the cover—the story unfolds with raw, unfiltered intensity as the girls’ brief escapade ends in shattered illusions and lasting consequences. The cover by Matt Baker captures the story’s tense, bittersweet mood, mirroring the stark reality that follows the promise of a perfect night.
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16-year-old Pat and Jetta hang out near waterfront taverns and pick up two factory worker boyfriends, Bob and Harry. Pat won’t go all the way with Bob unless he marries her, so he suggests they elope. Both couples get married and spend the night in a motel. Pat: “It wasn’t anything like wedding nights I’ve read about...Bob...was rough...almost brutal!” The girls discover the marriages were fake. They’re picked up by the police. Bob and Harry get 10 months in jail. Pat and Jetta have to live with their reputations: “None of the nice fellows ever ask us for a date now.”
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