True Life Secrets #1

True Life Secrets #1 This is an anthology issue containing multiple stories. "Hotel Hopeful" follows a waitress named Anne who works at a diner where her boss Mr. Laveck mistreats her; when she breaks a dish, he strikes her and she reports him to the police, leading to his arrest. "Catherine Carter's Case Book" depicts a young woman who discovers a gun belonging to a criminal named Victor and becomes entangled with Barbara Vance, a woman willing to commit murder to protect Victor's criminal operation; Catherine ultimately prevents the crimes and helps apprehend Victor. "Me, Dan Cupid" tells of Pete Nolan and his cousin Edith's romantic disagreements, as Pete pursues a relationship with Kay despite Edith's disapproval of Kay's carefree attitude, eventually leading to reconciliation and a date at a carnival.