Modern Love #2

In "I Craved Excitement!" from Modern Love #2, written by Dorothy Doran, the quiet tension of a love triangle unfolds as two brothers, Bill and Al, both pursue Dotty. When Bill enlists and Al seizes the moment, their fragile promise of marriage begins to fray under the weight of separation and shifting priorities—until Bill returns, reigniting a connection neither expected.

In "Money Stood in the Way of My Happiness," Janet’s summer at the Fun Valley Inn turns complicated when her guardian Aunt Mary pushes her toward a wealthy suitor, Ken, while Janet’s heart belongs to Jim, the quiet kitchen worker. When Jim’s letters go missing and Janet fears he’s forgotten her, a surprise visit brings the truth to light—and a long-held secret is finally revealed.

In "A Night Away from Home," Fay, engaged to Jimmy, finds herself stranded with her neighbor Bill after a storm floods the bridge on the way to a dance. With Bill’s friend Joe also stuck in a remote cabin, the three spend the night playing chess, the quiet hours blurring the line between friendship and something more. When Jimmy confronts Fay the next day, their engagement ends — but so does Bill’s relationship with his girlfriend, and in the aftermath, Fay and Bill make a new kind of promise.