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True Life Library #723

May 1970 · IPC
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"That Certain Spell" is a quiet, character-driven story from True Life Library #723 (1970), capturing the fragile hopes of an aspiring artist. Caron, a young woman from Little Bagley, journeys to Paris to pursue her dream of painting, only to find her confidence tested by a mysterious neighbor and a seemingly generous art critic. With artwork by Carrillo, the story unfolds with subtle tension, exploring the cost of belief and the power of self-doubt — all rendered in the intimate, expressive style of the era.

Contains 2 stories
That Certain Spell
55 pp · Romance
CaronPierre CartierLe ClairBosanquet

In the heart of Paris, Caron pursues her dream of becoming a painter, living on savings and hope. She finds herself drawn to her enigmatic neighbor, Pierre Cartier, whose harsh words about her talent clash with the sudden encouragement of a man who calls himself an art critic—Le Clair. As her confidence wavers and her ambitions grow, she begins to question who truly sees her art, and who might be playing a game with her dreams.

Don't Make Me Cry
9 pp · Romance
Sandra ScottBruce WilliamsHugh Bryant

Sandra Scott thought she’d found something real with Bruce Williams, even as friends warned her about the risks of dating the boss’s son. When she sees him with another woman, she brushes it off—sure it’s just part of the job. But when he promises to fix things the next day, she believes their future is finally within reach. Then, a simple office summons shatters that hope, leaving her stunned and heartbroken.

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artist, inker Carrillo

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↩ Reprints Valentine #25 July 1964 (1964), True Life Library #477 (1965)

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