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Pictorial Romances #13 (1952)

St. John · 1952 · 36 pages

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Contains 5 stories
Truant Wife
8 pp · romance
KathyTim CarrollJackMrs. SimpsonMrs. Carroll

In "Truant Wife," Kathy struggles to balance marriage, motherhood, and her own desires after the birth of her child. When her husband Tim is drafted and she finds herself alone, she begins to drift—taking a job, dating Jack, and stepping away from her family life. But when Tim returns and takes their child to his parents, Kathy confronts the choices she’s made. The story follows her quiet reckoning and the fragile hope of reconciliation.

Love Found Me Guilty!
3 pp · romance
MarthaAunt ValerieHelenHazelDickMartha's mother

In "Love Found Me Guilty!" from Pictorial Romances #13 (1952), Martha rebels against her family’s strict rules by trying to prove she’s more than just a "good girl" — but when her prank backfires, she’s forced to confront the truth about the boy she thought she knew. Written with sharp emotional beats and drawn with the expressive flair of the era, the story follows Martha and her friend Hazel as a scheme to test love spirals into a moment of real reckoning.

They Said I Was a Bad Influence
7 pp · romance
SharonMaxineDonnaJerryHankMurielJack BurnsMr. ButlerMrs. O'BrienBillySharon's dad

In "They Said I Was a Bad Influence," Sharon’s bold claims about her romantic adventures earn her a reputation as a bad influence—until her friend Donna pays a painful price for trying to follow in her footsteps. After losing her job and deciding to leave town, Sharon finds herself reconsidering her path when Hank quietly tells her, “I was wishing you’d change.” The story unfolds with a tender, grounded warmth, capturing a moment of transformation and unexpected connection.

Unwanted Husband
8 pp · romance
JudyBill BordenLes Brewster

In "Unwanted Husband," Judy is torn between the reckless charm of her old flame Les and the steady devotion of her husband Bill—until Les reappears two years later, stirring old feelings and a dangerous temptation. When he asks for money to run away together, Judy makes a desperate choice that puts her marriage to the test. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 1952 tale of love, regret, and second chances unfolds with quiet tension and emotional weight.

Confessions of a Hat-Check Girl
6 pp · romance
Dale RogetMr. RoscoeMark SadlerBettyJune CranstonCharlesChuck WilliamsMr. Biddle

In "Confessions of a Hat-Check Girl," Dale, a hopeful actress working the night shift at a smoky nightclub, finds her life upended when a new singer-pianist named Chuck auditions for a spot. When her boss Mark offers her a chance at stardom in exchange for a date, Dale agrees—only to fall for Chuck, whose quiet charm hides a past that may not be as clean as it seems. As secrets surface and loyalties are tested, Dale must decide what truth really means.

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