Teen-Age Romances #33

Sep 1953 · St. John · 0.10 USD

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A girl named Joan teases her younger sister Betty and later meets a boy named Ray Johnson at a New Year's party; they date steadily, but Ray's father orders him to Japan to sit out the occupation, forcing Joan to devise a plan to make Ray marry her before he leaves. Joan attempts to manipulate Ray into proposing by creating compromising situations and trying to lure him away from other girls, but Ray remains reluctant to take the "big leap," leading Joan to consider asking her Uncle Bert—a theatre critic—for help in getting Duke Sands to single her out instead. When Duke attends a theatre performance, the plan backfires as Jack (presumably an actor or performer) steals the show, and Joan ultimately discovers that true love requires honesty; the story concludes with Jack and Maureen, a theatre school student, getting engaged after Jack performs in a play, suggesting Joan learns her lesson about authentic relationships over manipulative schemes.

Contains 5 stories

Think Fast, My Heart

7 pp · Romance

A young woman from a small town gets swept into high society when a school friend invites her to stay at their fashionable estate, hoping to find a wealthy husband—and she quickly catches the eye of Bernie Craig, a rich, handsome man who seems like the perfect catch. But as Kay grows closer to Bernie and witnesses the glamorous world around her, she begins to wonder if marrying for security and status is worth ignoring the doubts in her own heart. "Think Fast, My Heart" explores what it really means to want the life everyone says you should want.

Forced to Marry Me

9 pp · Romance

A young woman desperate to escape her family's impending move to Japan hatches a scheme to trap a decent boy into marriage—but discovers that getting what you want through deception carries a price far heavier than the life you were trying to avoid. Joan's reckless plan spirals into years of resentment, financial hardship, and a marriage built on lies, forcing her to confront what she's truly sacrificed in the name of staying put. This 1953 tale explores how one impulsive decision can derail two lives and the hard lessons that come too late.

I Looked for Glamour

7 pp · Romance

In "I Looked for Glamour," a young woman named Edie finds herself drawn to the spotlight when she gives a struggling singer named Duke Sands a chance to escape the frenzy of his fans. As their connection deepens, she must confront whether her feelings are for the man himself—or just the fame and glamour he represents.

Stars in My Eyes

3 pp · Romance

In "Stars in My Eyes," Maureen faces a crossroads: her family believes she's destined for stardom, but Jack wants her to choose love and a quiet life. As her dreams of becoming an actress clash with his plea to settle down, she's left wondering if her talent is real—or if she should trade the spotlight for a simpler future.

Heart at Halfmast

4 pp · Romance

In "Heart at Halfmast," Pat, restless at her resort job, finds herself drawn to the married Dan Allen, a manager with a sudden, surprising intensity. When Dan takes her to a secluded spot, her nerves fray—until Jimmy, her former flame, shows up to rescue her. But the rescue might not be what it seems, as the two men’s sudden alliance hints at a plan far more calculated than chance.