My Own Romance #13

In "My Heart Was a Flame!", Sally’s dream of a glamorous life collides with reality when her vacation at a fancy resort leads her to pretend she’s wealthy—only to catch the eye of a wealthy suitor, Fred. When her fiancé Don arrives and exposes the truth, Fred walks away, but a sudden fire forces Don to prove his love in the most dangerous way. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, building toward a moment that redefines everything.

In "Second Chance," Wanda’s accident brings her into the hospital where she reconnects with Dick, the man she once knew. As their bond deepens, a jealous rival spreads a cruel lie that fractures their fragile hope—only for Wanda to uncover the truth and find her way back to him.

In "Crisis!" from My Own Romance #13 (1950), newspaper correspondent Julia finds herself drawn to Dr. Paul during a Swiss vacation, only to grow close to his research assistant, Ralph, while Paul is away. When an avalanche strands Julia and Ralph in a cabin, old tensions and hidden feelings come to light—until Paul’s unexpected arrival changes everything.

In "I Was Betrayed!", Nan faces heartbreak when her fiancé Pete’s reckless choices unravel—first in a car accident that changes his life, then through gambling and theft, and finally in a betrayal that shatters her trust. As her loyalty is tested and her feelings for her friend Cliff deepen, Nan must confront the painful truth of what she thought she knew.

In "The Choice," Babs and John are engaged, but their future is tested when Dr. Hopkins warns Babs that John’s decision to become a general practitioner—rather than a brain surgeon—could cost lives. Torn between love and duty, Babs ends the engagement and dedicates herself to nursing. When a hospital fire leaves her critically injured, she needs a brain operation, and John must convince Dr. Hopkins to save her—proving that some choices, though painful, lead to a second chance.