True Life Secrets #15

A roller derby skater named Edith becomes obsessed with winning the affection of her coach Bob, who's already involved with a talented new teammate named Dana. When a scheming plan to remove Dana from the picture goes horribly wrong, Edith finds herself walking a dangerous line between guilt and ambition on and off the track. What Edith doesn't realize about Bob's true connection to Dana will force her to confront the consequences of her own ruthless choices.

A nurse named Miss Lowe carries the burden of a tragic accident from years past—a patient's death she's blamed for, though circumstances were murkier than the trial revealed. When a script lands on her desk at her new publishing job, it forces her to confront the real truth behind that fateful night and reckon with whether she can finally move forward with the man who loves her.

A newlywed discovers that loneliness can be a dangerous companion when her husband is called away to military service. Left alone in their Chicago home, Lucy accepts an invitation to a neighbor's party, where she meets Don—a charming man who seems to understand her isolation all too well. As their innocent friendship deepens, Lucy finds herself caught between the comfort of his company and her loyalty to Gary, testing just how far she's willing to compromise before everything unravels.

A college girl struggling to keep up with her wealthier classmates faces a moment of temptation when she spots the perfect gown she can't afford—and discovers a chance to take what she needs from a friend. As guilt gnaws at her conscience, Jackie must decide whether to go through with it or find another way, all while those around her begin to notice something's weighing on her mind. Written with the moral clarity that made True Life Secrets a fixture of 1950s romance comics, this three-page story explores how one impulsive choice nearly derails a friendship and a young woman's character.

A girl sends sneezing powder–hidden in flowers–to a rival who's stolen her crush's attention, plotting payback at the prom. When her scheme backfires in the best possible way, she discovers that sweet revenge tastes even sweeter than she imagined.