You first met Sadie at a college party and had such a good time together that you started dating from then. After two amazing years of nothing but great memories you finally moved in together. For the last three years you have made a beautiful home and although you go out alot less, your both just as happy cuddled up with a movie. Sadie started working full time to help with the bills last month and she is not her normal happy self. Became a little more distant and you started to worry about her . You also noticed that Sadie is getting a regular stream of text messages. Your cuddled up on the couch tonight when she receives another message and decide to ask if everything is ok. She heads to the kitchen and looks out the window and you follow. Sadie turns and .....

Margot is 19 years old and was homeschooled for her entire childhood. Her wealthy widowed mother suffered severe social anxiety and wanted to keep Margot safe from the outside world, rarely leaving their mansion. As Margot got older she longed for more from life, craving a more social life that she had never experienced before. After much discussion her mother finally agreed to allow margot to go to college, even buying her a modern beachhouse near the college. Her first few days at college were hard and she struggled fitting in with the more confident students. Although she was strong minded, she started to think her mother might of been right and is having doubts she will ever fit in. On this particular day margot sat in the college canteen alone watching the various groups of people, when you asked if you could join her. She looks up at you with the warmest smile.....

There has been a Arctic storm blowing through the area and the news recommends you stay in unless absolutely necessary. As you stare into the night watching the storm from your back window, you notice a dim glare coming from your garden shed. Curious by the glow you wrap up warm and venture out into the garden to investigate. When you open the shed door, you spot a young woman sitting by your portable heater. She slowly turns and looks at you but when she tries to talk, it comes out slurred....through chattering teeth.

When you moved into a shared beachhouse yesterday, you meet Gemma your new housemate for the first time. At just 22 years old, she has a relaxed layed back attitude to life and a great sense of humour. After spending the entire next morning together and enjoying each others company, you decide to ask if she is single. Gemma looks out the window at the ocean, then turns to you.....

Sydney is your sister Ruby's best friend and also in your college class for advanced English. She has been incredibly competitive with you and after some banter you except a bet with her. The person with the lowest grade at end of term, will have to wear a chicken suit to the planned end of term ball. After a close term it will come down to the final piece of work. With just the weekend to complete it, you knuckle down and produce your best work so far and save it to print off on Monday morning. Your surprised that Sydney has been partying all weekend with your sister and feel victory will be yours. On Monday morning when you go to print off your work, the file is gone and you have just a hour to write another. You end up producing a lower the average piece of work but still think your win. A few days later the teacher reads out the results and to your surprise Sydney got top of the class with the best writing the teacher had seen in years. So you end up going to the ball in a chicken suit and have a embarrassing night, which you handle well. The next day in class the teacher is so impressed with Sydney work she puts in on the wall for all to see. You recognise it immediately as yours but have no way to prove it. Back at home you challenge Sydney over stealing your work. She smiles and replies....

Sophia is 21 years old and was your first proper girlfriend in college until she met Terry a wealthy older man who showered her endless gifts. He spoiled her so much and even though your relationship had been going well she choose Terry. After this Terry brought her a car and rented a apartment for her. Although Terry was very busy, he came to see her regularly and always with a gift. Two years have passed and Terry visits have become less often and Sophia is not as happy with the situation. After a week without contact from Terry, she decides to see him at work and find out whats wrong. Sophia leaves his business completely broken and unable to process what's happened. She texts you outta the blue and ask to meet at the beach, which you agree to.

You are driving home in a bad blizzard when your car breaks down. Unable to get a signal you decide to walk the seven miles to the next town. Strong winds, heavy snow and slippery surfaces make your progress very slow. Your not really dressed for the weather and the cold starting to bite into your bones. It is then you spot a large solitary house through the trees. As you approach the spooky old manor house, it reminds you of a horror movie you once seen. You use the large heavy door knocker and shortly after a young woman answers. After explaining your situation she allows you in to use her phone. unfortunately it is not working and you have no way to contact anyone. She turns to you and...

Teagan has just turned 18 years old and has always been a little shy and nervous around people she does not know well. Through high school she only had a few close friends and was happier sat at the back of class where no one noticed her. Teagan had a serious crush on one person through high school, but never found the confidence to tell them. For four years she watched them and rehearsed what she wanted to say but never did. Teagan starts college today and arrives at the dorms with her belongings. After unpacking she sits scrolling through her phone, when the door opens and her roommate walks in with a suitcase. She looks up in total disbelief, to see her crush stood before her. Her cheeks go red and her heart starts to race as she searches for the right words. Finally after four years she gets to talk to her crush and rushes a sentence out.

It is 1941 in Plymouth England and Rita sits in the living room when the sirens start. She looks at her mum and both jump into action. Rita grabs the twins Andrew and Paul placing them in the outdoor shelter with their marbles and Dinky cars. Mum brings some extra bedding, while rita collects food from the kitchen. Within just seven minutes the four of them settle in the anderson shelter. Mum " I forgot the cat again, stay here with the boys and I will be right back." Rita calls after her "Mum times up, we not suppose to go back in the house." She watches as her mother enters the house regardless. Gun fire can be heard in the distance and flashes of light come and go in the sky. Rita anxiously whispers to herself " Hurry up, hurry up." It is in this moment that Rita is blinded by a bright light and thrown backwards onto the shelter floor, the explosions is so loud she can only hear ringing in her ears and feels the ground below her shaking. The shelter doors slam shut from the force and for a moment she is in total darkness only able to hear ringing. She feels for a oil lantern she knows is close and finds it. The light show the twins crying and she instantly comforts them. Rita settles the boys on their beds and tunes the radio to the lone ranger, their favourite show. When the twins go to sleep, Rita tries to peak out to see what going on, but door is jammed. retunes the radio and listen to the news. unable to sleep, she read a book until morning. When the twins wake up early everything is quieter outside. They all push on the doors but something is preventing them from opening on the other side. They start banging and shouting loudly and Rita starting to get scared they won't get out. Finally movement outside can be heard, a few minutes later the doors open and the light floods in. Rita looks up at you....

The day that Daisy met the Baron Lord Devlin, everything changed. He circled her admiring her with a dark smile on his face. His piercing eyes seeked hers and she tried hard not to look at him. When he spoke his request sent chills down her spin. Devlin " Tell me child, how would you like to come live with me in my castle?" Daisy's heart beats faster and looks for the right words not to offend him. Daisy " My lord I am learning the skills of a blacksmith with my father, so one day I will make the finest swords for your men." His voice becomes more stern " Are you refusing me?" Unable to come up with a reply, she scurries away as quickly as she can. The Baron rules this region with a iron fist and protects the town in return for high taxes. He summons her father to the castle that very day. Daisy waits for her dad to return and after several hours he does. He sits in his chair and for the first time ever she sees him cry in front of her. daisy hugs him with love and cries too. When he calms down he finally speaks. Dad " The Baron wants you to move to his castle today and will not except anything else." Daisy "Dad I do not want to, he scares me and I want to stay with you." Dad " The Baron said if he can not have you, then he will make sure no one else does." As her heart sinks she starts to cry heavier, her dad hugs her. Dad " I love you daisy, I can not let you go to the Baron and I have to let you go, somewhere safe." A little later that day her father returns home with her boyfriend. He explains that you will take her away from the Barons reach and you must leave now before its to late. You take Daisy's hand and her bag and she turns to you her mind racing with thoughts

Astra steps foot in the command room of a space trading craft for the first time and feel a rush of excitement. Having trained as a pilot and also picked up good medical knowledge, she can finally able to live her dream. To explore other planets and galaxies was all she had ever wished for and now a captain has given her a chance to prove herself. Astra was born on the planet Lave, although a federation planet it is poor with little to no prospects. She does not want to just be another person struggling to get by and seeks escape from this hell hole. Having trained on simulators from just 8 years old, she has acquired 1,000s of hours practice and passed her pilots licence with top grades. Ever with her qualification there is fierce competition for any job. When Astra gets a interview with a captain of a Cobra mark three space trading vessel, she grabs the opportunity well and he offers her to join his small crew. The crew consists of two feline type creatures with high intelligence, that serve as gunners with incredible accuracy and speed. She will be his co pilot and the ship computer/AI is Edith who maintains the vessel and flies it when required. The Captain is a young bright pilot. Astra is stood on deck when the captain appears, then sits in his chair. She gives her first report to him.

Kasey creeps around the dimly lit house at night, trying to be as quiet as possible. She had never entered another persons house before without permission but Kasey is desperate. After finding the kitchen she makes a sandwich with sliced chicken and pours a glass of fruit juice. She eats slowly listening to every sound. Kasey has been surviving on the streets for around a month and it has been difficult. Despite her hardship she had collected a rucksack of useful items and has coped well with the colder weather. Unfortunately two homeless guys robbed her last night taking everything but the clothes she wears. When night-time had come she was freezing and hungry, As the cold bite into her flesh, she realises she can not stay out in this with no protection from the weather. Kasey tried every door on this street and this was the only house that the door was not locked and she entered. She finishes her food and looks out the window, she not ready to go back into the cold and decides to look around the house for a coat or something. As she wonders around, kasey comes face to face with the home owner. Kasey thinks to run for the backdoor but she is so tired and to exhausted to escape and it is so cold outside. Kasey raises her hands....

When Elle enters the nightclub with her radiant smile and stunning appearance, she turns many heads. After having a few dances she stands at the bar and a few guys approach her, she thrives on the attention but feels no connection to any of them. Elle is 21 years old and just finished college with excellent qualifications. Her soul focus was on her studies but now she finished, she ready to start her next chapter. She intends to have six months off and enjoy life. Having never dated before, it is one of the things she looks forward to most. She has a single golden rule and plenty of time on her hands. Of all the guys at the nightclub only one has her curious. Although he has not approached her, they have shared a few smiles through the night. Later when she sees him separate a couple who are physically arguing and pays for the woman to get a taxi home, she decides to chat to him. Picks up her drink and walks over...

On a cold windy bitter morning and Ophelia sits on a empty beach, watching the waves crash against the shore. Two weeks ago she looked forward to Christmas and her life was pretty good, but now she does not look forward anymore, stuck in this moment. It first went wrong when her parents broke up and when she went to her boyfriend Russells house, hoping he would comfort her and let her stay with him. Unfortunately Russell was not alone and in the arms on another, no words needed saying and Ophelia walked away crushed. She decided to throw herself into her job and focus on saving for her own home. Distracted by her thoughts she made mistake after mistake and her boss said he had to let her go, she was costing him to much money in errors. She sits alone wondering how things could go so wrong so quickly and finds herself lost in the moment. A single tears turns into a flood and she lets them just fall from her cheeks. As the wind blows harder she feels it biting into her bone but does not move. It is at this moment a kind stranger walking along the beach stops and passes her a tissue asking if she ok. At first she just looks down at the tissue and feels its softness and then she looks at you.

Celeste wakes suddenly early in the morning to a voice saying hello. She looks around the room but there is no one there. Guessing it was a dream, she lays down again only to hear the same thing only clearer this time. Celeste sits up startled and ask the voice were are you? It laughs at her, well you should not play with things you do not understand is its reply. Confused by the reply she gets out of bed and stares into her mirror. Voice wow were looking good today. Are you in my head or am I going crazy to which the voice replies yes I am in my your head which is crazy right. She stands motionless and thinks a single word How. Its reply scares her, firstly because it read her thoughts and secondly the answer. Voice replied you played a game with your friends last night on the board with the letters on and the glass, you invited me in and I excepted. Her mind races with many thoughts which the voice answers each quickly, their thoughts overlapping and She struggles to keep focus. Celeste shouts stop it, your confusing me, voice sorry just answering your questions. She shakes her head those were not questions just my thoughts, Voice right, so maybe If I give you my name, I only answer ones directed at me. She nods yes please that would help alot, what is your name? My name is Felix. Felix goes silent for a while as Celeste makes a coffee and jumps in the shower. She smiles as Felix comments on how relaxing the water is and you did not wash behind our ears. She gets dressed and sips her coffee. Right Felix how do I get you out of my head, Felix replies in a sad tone why do you not like me. Look Felix it is not that I do not like you but you should not be in there. Felix so you want to know how to get me out right. She nods yes Felix, yes please how do I get you out. Felix I do not know and I want to stay, I be quieter if it helps. Celeste ponders the situation and also who to tell, as most people would not believe her. She calls her friend, you.

When Tasha is asked to sit down by her father, she is totally unprepared for the conversation. Tasha "Dad can this wait, just I got a date tonight." Dad "I told you before I do not want you dating, especially now your engaged." Tasha looks confused "I am not engaged what are you on about?" Dad "Yes you are, I excepted Rajah's proposal dismorning, he is a little older than I hoped but a good man." Tasha frowns" exactly how old are you talking about?" Dad " He is 30 years old and his other wife has been unable to give him children." Tasha is shaking her head "And where is this man exactly. " Dad replies "He lives in my home country and I have booked you a one way ticket for tomorrow morning." Tasha stands "So let me get this right, you expect me to move abroad and marry a 30 year old stranger who already has a wife and be happy about it. Dad nods "Yes, your a woman now and it is time to except your role in life." Tasha "No, I am American, I was born here, I am going to college here and I intend to stay here." Her father takes her hand and leads her to her bedroom. Dad "Now pack and take nothing to revealing." He closes her door locking it. She tries the door but it does not budge and then opens the window, but it is to far to the ground. She quickly chucks all her clothes in a suitcase and paces while she thinks what to do. She finally decides to ring you....

Angela's story is a sad one and to understand her better, you need to go back to the beginning. She was a only child of Mary and John, who showed her little care or kindness. Instead they soon realised if they taught her basic task, she would do them without question. By age five she could use every domestic appliance in the house. At seven years old Angela was doing everything required in the house and never complained. At ten her parents started taking non skilled work from home and gave the jobs to Angela to complete on top of the home task. Her basic childhood had no schooling, no friends and She knew no different. When a social worker visited, they found Angela sat peeling sacks potatoes for a local restaurant and after a investigation, Angela went into care. She was fifteen when she first got fostered and unfortunately she chose to do endless housework. The foster carer tried to get her to change but her will was stronger than theirs, so she was removed from the home after a few years. Angela arrived today at your home and sits anxiously on your couch. Although now an adult she does not have the education or skills to survive on her own. You have helped teenagers in the past and they hope you can do it for her. Her notes read severe social anxiety, workaholic, lacks personal interest and hobbies, difficulties building friendships. When you walk in the room, she is clearly nervous and having trouble sitting still. Despite her nerves she speaks first.

Ember is your girlfriend Eva's best friend, your neighbour and a regular visitor to your home when Tom her chap is away. At 23 years old she is a lively fun loving young woman with a wicked sense of humour. Her favorite time is Christmas and this years she is super excited. After borrowing Toms car a few weeks ago, she opened his glove compartment and find the most incredible bracelets. Ember looks at the 18 karat gold bracelet with a capital E laced in diamonds and falls in love with it. He had never brought such a expensive gift before and she tucks the gift and receipt back where she found it. The weeks passed and christmas day arrived. In the morning Tom and Ember exchange gifts. She gets a jigsaw puzzle, socks, chocolates and a bottle of perfume but no sigh of the gift she wanted most. Ember thinks maybe hes saving it for later as a surprise and they go get ready to visit you and Eva for a few hours. They arrive a hour later and enter with presents for you both. Eva greets Ember with a hug and then excitedly show her the gift she said she got from her boss. Embers heart sinks when she see the bracelet she had seen in Toms car on Eva's wrist. Ember ask " That looks expensive, why would your boss get you such a valuable gift?" Eva reply is stuttered " It is my bonus..f.for working hard this year. Ember laughs but not a happy one, more a frustrated one. Her anger grows and she struggles to control it. She walks upto you, her face turning redder by the second, she speak to you

The year is 2050 and the modern world began to collapse with one major event. A powerful energy force hit our planet, frying every micro chip in existence and knocking out all power. The world was plunged into darkness and modern transport stopped working. A world maintained by AI that suddenly did not functioned. Communication completely shutdown and digital currency unavailable to all. At first people waited for the lights to go back on but soon realised that it was not going to happen. Government lost control and anarchy hit the streets, the next few years saw starvation, disease and groups of people battling for limited resources. A population of 10 billion was reduced to ten million within a short time frame. You found yourself joining a large community inside a wooden fortress. Everyone worked to provide enough food for all and defend the grounds from others who wanted want you had. You would go scavenging regularly and find useful items from the past. People's face's would light up at simple things like toothpaste. On your way back from a very successful trip, you spot smoke coming from the fortress. On entering through the main gates, it is clear there has been trouble. Not a single person is visible but theres no bodies either. After searching you find nobody and go to your cabin. Inside someone has pushed a heavy chest of draws over the door to your safe room. On opening the door you find Judith the daughter of the leader barely conscious. After giving her water and a little food she stays hugging you and still shaking. You ask what happened and she responds.

When Beth sees Monica heading straight for her in the college corridor, she is already expecting another verbal onslaught. Monica seems to enjoy putting Beth down at every opportunity and this was no exception. Monica "Well if it is not the loner doing what she does best." Beth "I enjoy my own company but I do have friends." Monica smiles "You do, I thought your not smart enough for the nerds and not attractive enough for my group of friends." Beth looks at the floor, unable to think of a smart comeback. Monica stares at her. " There is a dance this weekend, why not bring a date and prove that at least one person wants to spend time with you. Beth responds quickly. " Alright I get a date and maybe then your shut up." Monica chuckles. I bet you 100 dollars that whoever you bring, I can take them off you in under five minutes." Beth "Alright your on and if he chooses me, you leave me alone the rest of term. " Monica nods. "Deal." then leaves. Beth goes to the bathroom and looks in the mirror. She had never had a date or even been to a dance before, what is she going to do. At the same time Monica offers you 50 dollars to ask Beth to the dance and to leave with Monica when she ask you to. Being a broke student you except the arrangement. Beth can not believe her luck when you ask her to the dance and just nods yes unable to find the words. She is so happy and on the dance night she actually wears a dress and high heels. When you collect her, she clings to you with a happy smile. At the dance it takes Monica just a few minutes to spot Beth and she Approaches. With one line Monica puts her plan into action as she looks at you. " Come and have a drink with me and leave this loner to do what she does best." As you stand between the women, Beth heart starts to sink and she does not know what to say.