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Genres: romantic

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I'm Telling You!

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Pip; Bill; Monty Moon

Synopsis: Pip is bored working for a pop magazine until she’s asked to interview her hero Monty Moon. She falls for his charms and is in love. She writes it into a romance story and won’t take her editor’s advice that the ending is wrong—the lead characters are clearly not meant for each other and wouldn’t marry. When she walks in on Monty with another girl, the truth is clear and she consoles herself with a date with her editor, Bill.

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Pages: 6

Notes: This story is probably from Marilyn.

Bachelor Girl

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Meg Perkins; Irene; Bert Landers; Brian; Jim Shea

Synopsis: Meg swears off boys and her friend Irene suggests sewing lessons to avoid boys. The class includes Jim Shea, but Meg figures she won’t have any trouble with him. Against her best intentions, Meg starts to like Jim. She briefly decides to give up sewing and start dating again. But she is drawn back for Jim.

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Notes: This story is probably from Valentine.

It's All Right

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Ted Wallace; Judy; Pip; Hubert Marsh

Synopsis: Pip doesn’t see what her sister Judy sees in boys, although she likes Ted Wallace. After Judy dumps Ted for Hubert, she sees him with another woman and two children, and tells Ted that Hubert is married. Ted sorts it out with his fists before learning the woman was Hubert’s sister. Pip sees Ted sell his car and tells Judy that Ted needs the money to move. Judy is upset and runs to Ted. But he’s really bought a ring for Judy in the hope that she might accept.

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Notes: This story is probably from Valentine.

I Like It

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Vicky; Bill; Anton Benabo

Synopsis: When the famous stylist Anton Benabo does Vicky’s hair for a competition, she thinks it’s great to have a free hair-do for Bill’s party. But it’s unusual and she fears people are looking and laughing. When Bill just wants to spend time alone with her, Vicky fears he’s embarrassed by her hair-do and doesn’t want to be seen in public with her. Then he kisses her and Vicky doesn’t know whether he likes her hair or hates it—but he loves her and that’s all that matters.

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Notes: This story is probably from Valentine.

I Call Your Name

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Mary; Harold; George

Synopsis: When Mary’s new parrot squawks “George loves Mary” her boyfriend Harold is angry. He gives Mary the benefit of doubt, but later dumps her when he finds her with George. He refuses to believe Mary just met the parrot’s former owner, who broke up with a girl called Mary and then lost his new girlfriend Isobel because of the parrot. That leaves Mary and George together, which is the only two people that can be friends and own the parrot.

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Notes: This story is probably from Valentine.

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Genres: humorous

Feature(s): Fun at the Movies

First Line: Brrrr! It's freezing cold today!

Synopsis: On a cold day, you can get warm at the movies.

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Away from You

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Charlie Baines; May; Hubert

Synopsis: May loves an adventurous sailor, but he disappears for months and never writes. Eventually, May’s had enough and decides to get over Charlie. She picks Hubert, a reliable office clerk. But when Charlie gives up the sea, Hubert jumps at the chance to take over the job and have an adventure. The old magic starts again for Charlie and May, and she agrees to marry him if he’s really given up the sea.

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Notes: This story is probably from Valentine.

Early Morning by the Thames

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Rex; Millie; Dean

Synopsis: Dean sees Millie looking depressed and staring down at the Thames. Afraid she plans to throw herself in, he drags her off for coffee and to talk. Millie tells him of Rex from the city who she loved and wanted to marry, while he just wanted some fun while in the country. He finds she never seriously considered suicide—“where there is life there is hope”. They agree to meet again that evening.

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Notes: The lettering on this story looks like the style used on translated Spanish stories, rather than stories sourced from UK comics.

Love and a Sandwich

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Jean; Mr Ralph; John; Pat; Dick

Synopsis: Jean is obsessed with food and manages to turn off every boy she meets. Then she helps a stranger find somewhere to eat and it turns into a beautiful romance.

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Pages: 6

Notes: The lettering on this story looks like the style used on translated Spanish stories, rather than stories sourced from UK comics.

It Was an Accident

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Laura Jones; Steve; Mr Cummings; Colette Duval

Synopsis: A policeman is sorting out conflicting car accident accounts. Laura’s in Paris to see Steve, a travel agent on assignment there. She finds Colette Duval demanding personal meetings with Steve to secure her contract. Laura threatens to end her relationship if Steve goes out with Colette again. When Steve goes missing, Laura drives to Colette’s house, where the accident occurs. Colette claims it was deliberate, but Steve saw it—he was going to tell Colette that Laura means more to him than a commission.

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Notes: The lettering on this story looks like the style used on translated Spanish stories, rather than stories sourced from UK comics.

What's Over Is Over…

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Lex; Paul; Liz; Margie Wells

Synopsis: Paul died in an accident a year ago, but Liz can’t forget him. Poor Lex never measures up, so he sets out to understand his dead rival. Paul’s diary reveals his real opinion of Liz and his other girlfriend, Margie. Lex tells Liz, who is angry and storms out. But the news raises doubts. A visit to Margie confirms the truth: Paul didn’t really love Liz, but Rex does.

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Notes: The lettering on this story looks like the style used on translated Spanish stories, rather than stories sourced from UK comics.

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Genres: humorous

Feature(s): Miss Trudy

First Line: Well, I never!

Synopsis: Just as the secretaries read a memo banning mini-skirts in the office, Mr Soggy walks past in his leg-revealing squash gear.

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The Ideal Couple

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Julie Stack; Harry Baker; Myra; Jim; Miss Woodword; Alfred

Synopsis: The firm has an annual 'cooking competition' and, based on it, chooses an 'ideal couple'. The event involves a camping trip where the men pretend to hunt while the women cook lunch. Last year, Julie and Harry won before Harry got sick from eating too much and couldn’t have a celebratory dance with Julie. This year, Myra convinces Julie she does care for Harry a bit and should be involved again. On the day, Harry refuses to eat—he wants to make sure he’s well enough to dance. Julie forgives him.

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Notes: The lettering on this story looks like the style used on translated Spanish stories, rather than stories sourced from UK comics.

Remembering Your Music

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Lynn; Brian Robson; Paul

Synopsis: Lynn’s next door neighbour is aspiring music composer Brian. She encourages him, but the inevitable consequence of his fame is that he tours the country and Lynn no longer sees him. She realises she has fallen in love with him. When she reads that he has a two year contract in America, she refuses to go out and ignores the front door. But the bell is Brian and he wants to tell her he loves her too.

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Notes: The lettering on this story looks like the style used on translated Spanish stories, rather than stories sourced from UK comics.

Secretary for Love

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Bill; Peggy; Alma Winter; Ilona; Charlie

Synopsis: Bill has graduated as a solicitor and leaves to continue his studies. He promises Peggy many happy nights in future. When Bill returns, he’s changed and just focused on work. He offers Peggy a job as his secretary and she sees his interest is Alma Winters, a wealthy client. Eventually, Peggy is sick of hearing about Alma and quits. But Alma really is just a client for Bill and he quickly realises he’s been a fool to ignore Peggy.

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Notes: The signature on this story is marked "SI" for Spain's Selecciones Ilustradas agency. The lettering on this story looks like the style used on translated Spanish stories, rather than stories sourced from UK comics.