Harriet Jones is treated like a servant at Greygables Grange, the home of her wealthy relatives, the Manston family. Then Harriet finds a mysterious portrait of Vicky, who begins to exert an evil influence over Harriet.
Stacey Carr has always wanted a dog. Her wish comes true in an unexpected manner when the dog from her new computer game, “Fast Fido”, starts coming to life!
Fast Fido – M&J #142 (29 January 1994) – #152 (9 April 1994)
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Sal Edwards has been used to the posh life and school until her parents split up. Sal goes with her mother, and is dismayed to find they are moving into a more humble flat and running a second-hand clothes stall for a living. Terrified of being bullied and being called “Second-Hand Sal” at school, Sal goes to great lengths to keep her schoolmates from finding out.
Second-Hand Sal – M&J #140 (15 January 1994) – #149 (19 March 1994)
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Problems for Claire Maxwell when her parents split up.
Home, Sweet Home – M&J #139 (8 January 1994) – #145 (19 February 1994)
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Karen Black’s mother sets out to become a modern mum, but Karen is finding it very embarrassing.
Oh, Mum! – M&J #130 (6 November 1993) – #138 (1 January 1994)
The Turner family shun cousin Carmina because she practises black magic. When they do not invite her to new baby Louise’s christening, she takes revenge by leaving a horrible-looking puppet made in her own likeness as a christening gift for Louise. It has an evil power that is set to activate when Louise turns thirteen. When the time arrives, the puppet forces Louise to commit vile acts against her family. Carmina’s plan is to destroy their love for Louise.
The Curse of Carmina – Suzy: #116 (24 November 1984) – #126 (2 February 1985)
Rachel Allen is a pupil at Grantland Boarding School. She is out to get Ivy Harding expelled because she thinks Ivy played tricks to get her friend Helen Turnbull expelled in order to get her place on the school tennis team. The trouble is, Rachel is mistaken about Ivy and Helen’s expulsion was justified.
Alison Payne and Bettina Clarke (Linda Lee in the reprint) are being fostered by the Frazers on a trial basis for adoption. Alison has looked after Bettina/Linda ever since she was blinded in an accident. But Bettina/Linda has secretly regained her sight and is keeping it that way until she gets rid of Alison, because she does not want to share the Frazers with her. And Bettina/Linda is going as far as animal cruelty (below) in her tricks to get rid of Alison. Bettina/Linda turns everyone against Alison, and there is even talk she should be sent to special school.
Then Bettina/Linda makes a very ironic mistake. She turns a light on while pulling another trick on Alison, while Alison distinctly remembers she had turned it off. As a blind girl would not need a light, Alison begins to suspect the truth. Further investigation confirms Alison’s suspicions, and she makes the accusation against Bettina/Linda in front of all her accusers. A doctor proves Alison’s claims that Bettina/Linda is not blind. Bettina/Linda is taken the children’s officer to be dealt with, and the Frazers adopt Alison.
Carol discovers that her three new friends are in the power of a bully named Wendy Allen. Her hold on the girls is dubbed “Wendy’s web”. Determined to help her friends, Carol turns detective to find out just what kind of hold Wendy has over them.
Someone is playing nasty tricks on Steve. Steve’s girlfriend Nicola turns detective to find the culprit.
