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Romantic Story #17 (1952)

Fawcett · 1952 · 36 pages

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Contains 8 stories
Along Came Steve
9 pp · romance
Delores GradySteve DellesAmos SweenyAggieMrs. Nelson

In "Along Came Steve," a down-and-out drifter named Delores finds unexpected kindness in the small town of Brookville, where she's taken in by Amos, the orphan Aggie, and Mrs. Nelson. When a visiting reporter named Steve arrives during the brief tourist season, a spark ignites between him and Delores—only to be tested when he returns to the city and she follows, only to realize her true feelings aren’t for him, but for the town itself.

Stanzas for Music
1 pp · romance · script George Gordon Byron (poem)

A poet's reverent meditation on a beloved woman whose voice and presence hold an almost supernatural power—compared to music calming the very waters and winds themselves. This lyrical piece, adapted from George Gordon Byron's verse, captures the quiet intensity of devotion and the way beauty can move the human spirit to profound admiration and wonder.

Gordon MacRae
1 pp · non-fiction; biography
Gordon MacRae

Gordon MacRae rose from humble beginnings in East Orange, New Jersey, to become a popular radio and screen star, landing his big break as a page boy at Radio City when a member of Horace Heidt's band heard him sing and arranged an audition that led to his hiring on the spot. After serving two years in the Air Corps during the war, MacRae signed with Warner Brothers and appeared in films like "The Big Punch" and "Three to Get Ready" with Ray Bolger, climbing steadily toward stardom. Now in his prime at 30, Gordie continues to balance radio work, recordings, and increasingly important movie roles as his career reaches new heights.

Alliance of Hate
9 pp · romance
MiriamReg ClayborneJ.C. AmdanosAmy Amdanos

In the quiet tension of postwar small-town life, Miriam and Reg—bound by shared grievances against the ruthless banker Amdanos—form an unlikely alliance rooted in revenge. As their plan to undermine him unfolds, something deeper takes root: a connection that blurs the line between justice and longing. When Reg ultimately rejects the path of vengeance, choosing honesty over retribution, the story finds its heart in a quiet return and a reunion that speaks louder than any scheme.

Courtship Customs
1 pp · non-fiction

A young Dayak suitor from the Malay Peninsula pursues the girl he loves through devoted service and thoughtful gifts, but the true test of his courtship comes on a moonlit night when he presents her with a meaningful offer. In this 1952 account of traditional Dayak customs, discover what a single gesture means—and how a simple acceptance can change two lives forever.

A Birthday
1 pp · romance · script Christina Georgina Rossetti (poem)

A young woman's heart soars when a charming photographer finally asks her out—but as she prepares for their date, she discovers that the man of her dreams may have very different intentions than she imagined. Christina Georgina Rossetti's "A Birthday" captures the bittersweet collision between romantic hope and reality.

Farley Granger
1 pp · non-fiction; biography
Farley Granger

A young woman haunted by a painful betrayal from her past accepts a ride from Jack Lawrence, a charming truck driver, and finds herself drawn to him despite her deepest fears—but her wounded heart struggles to trust his devotion when his popularity and mysterious past keep surfacing. As their relationship deepens and he proposes, Kate must confront whether she can finally let go of her jealousy and suspicion, or if the doubts that once destroyed her engagement to another man will poison this newfound love. "The Deceptive Heart" explores how old heartache can sabotage second chances, even when love seems genuine.

The Deceptive Heart
7 pp · romance
KateJack LawrenceMamieDanEmmaJudy Crane

In "The Deceptive Heart," Kate tries to start over after losing her boyfriend Dan to her own jealousy, only to find herself falling for Jack, a truck driver she meets at a diner. As their engagement deepens, her old fears resurface when Jack’s past resurfaces in the form of Judy, a grieving widow who arrives seeking him. When a tragic accident leaves Judy injured, Kate must confront the truth about her own behavior—and the real cost of her insecurities.

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