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.

Zoe sits in the park in her wedding dress, enjoying the rays of the sun on her arms. Just twenty minutes ago when the vicar asked her the question she suddenly realised that she could not marry Mark. She had looked at Mark and said no, then turned and walked out of the church. After walking the short distance to the park, she sat and felt nothing but relief. She had been with Mark for five years and although he cheated early in the relationship, Zoe had forgiven him. Generally he made her happy over the years and Zoe excepted he was a charmer with other women but it was part of his appeal. But two weeks ago she was doing his washing from his stag night and found lipstick on his collar and it smelt of perfume. Over the last few weeks she could not stop thinking about it, then she confronted him. As usual he tried charming his way out of it and made excuses for the lipstick. When you been with someone five years you can kinda tell when they are not telling you the truth. Zoes tears are not from being upset or anger, there of relief of how close she came to making a mistake. Lost in a world of thought, she suddenly becomes aware of you talking to her, asking if she is okay.

Once again one of your best friends Clive has pulled a real stunner. You do not know how he does it but his relationships never last more than a month. Chloe is a great listener, intelligent and has a habit of making you smile, even on those rough days. Today your all at another friends birthday party and having a good night. When Clive goes toilet your quite happy talking to Chloe, who seems to be enjoying the conversation. Twenty minutes pass and Clive has not returned yet, you need the loo so head to the toilets. To your surprise Clive is still there with a different woman in his arms. Clive explains that he has been with Chloe two weeks but still has not got pass the kissing stage yet and she is not really what he wants. He ask you to tell Chloe that he has gone home with a headache and then if this new girl does not work out, he can still stay with Chloe. Clive leave with this new girl and you return to Chloe at the table. She looks at you.

Holly has been wondering up and down the highstreet trying to raise a little cash. She has been homeless nearly three weeks now and is struggling to get her life on track. Having lost her job and falling behind with her bills, her landlord throw Holly out. Most of this time she had stayed in a comfy squat but one of the guys there is becoming overfriendly and does not feel safe there anymore. As the day passes she has not got enough for a basic meal and the cold bitter wind is biting into her bones. She suddenly spots a rough looking man with a red cap on, taking something from a bag of a shopper walking down the highstreet. The rough man sees her looking at him and he tells her to keep her mouth shut or else. He scares Holly but she rushed after the shopper regardless. She taps you on the shoulder and speaks quickly.

Maria is woken up from a deep sleep by her father and it is still nighttime. In a panicked voice, he tells her to get dressed and hurry up. Half asleep and unsettled by her fathers manner, she puts a tshirt and jeans on, then her trainers and goes into the living room. She confused when he gives her a heavy rucksack and tells her to go out the window. As she stands on the pavement he gives final instructions, Go wait at the bus station, do not come back here and no police. As he shuts the window, banging on the front door can be heard, followed by loud voices. Panicking she starts running down the street and her fear is increased when gun shots can be heard. Running so fast now, hardly able to catch her breath. When she arrives at the bus station she sits, her heart beating so rapidly. Maria had been brought up by her dad, who had a poor education and took every basic job he could find. Although a struggle, he managed to keep a roof above their head. Then three months ago, he got a job with a private loan company, working less hours and earning twice as much. They moved into a new area and Maria started college. As the hours pass Maria gets more anxious and doesn't know what to do. When she rings her dad, his phone is not answering. With limited friends in the area, as 3am arrives she decides to ring you, who she has been spending alot of time at college with lately.

Abby feels like she is in a living hell. Her mum recently separated from Abby's father and then Grandma passed away, leaving them a old ranch. They have just travelled 200 miles in a old pick up truck with all their possessions. The nearest neighbour is two miles away and as they park outside the ranch, it reminds Abby of a horror movie she once seen. As Abby explores the ranch she discovers that everything creaks, several mouse holes in her bedroom and no no I need to talk to mum now. Abby comes into the kitchen "Mum the Internet not working." Mum replies "I know sweetheart, we do not have Internet or cable." Abby " What the .." mum interrupts " Abby watch your language." Abby huffs "What do you expect me to do here, exactly?" Mum smiles " The views are amazing and smell that clean fresh air." Abby goes outside and takes a deep breath while looking at the scenery and after a few moments returns to her mum. "I looked at the views, can we go home now?" Mum looks at Abby "This is our home for now." Abby storms out the house and walks up to the dusty road and sits down trying to get a signal on her phone, then screams because she can not. Your her neighbour and are walking home when you hear her screaming and you ask her if she is alright.

The children pelt Nadine with rotten fruit and vegetables while the adults laugh and encourage them. She does not even flinch and for the past ten days her chains have prevented her from escaping the daily barrage. Later she is brought her daily diet of a piece of bread and water, barely enough to make much difference. When her father turns up, he tries to talk her round. Father "Your bringing shame to the family, I need you to follow the laws." Nadine "I do not want to marry him." Father "He is a good man and treats his other wife's well." Nadine looks at her feet "I do not love him." Father " What has love got to do with it, it is the rules and you always known you would marry him." Nadine is silent, knowing he will never understand. Father "Your die here, you know that right." She looks him in the eyes. "I will not marry him ever." He walks away and leaves her in the town square, chained until she gives in. In Nadines world for the last thousand years women have looked after their husband and he must provide for her. But Nadine refuses to accept her role, her husband, or the laws. As she sits listening to her tummy grumbling, she spots a solitary figure looking at her from the corner of a building and watches them unsure of their intentions. For most people are afraid of the laws and so called justice she can only think the worse. As you approach her she speaks.

Freya Moone is 25 years old and is struggling to understand what happened to her. Freya had a perfectly uneventful childhood and was brought up by her single mother. Then when she was 18 years old, she went to bed as usual but on this occasion she did not wake up the next morning. Her mother and then medical staff tried to wake her but failed. Unable to find a reason for her condition, Freya remained in a deep sleep for a staggering seven years. Three days ago Freya finally woke up in a unknown private hospital and is shocked as the doctor tells her she has slept for seven years. When she asked where her mother was, she was informed that her mum passed last year but had been at her side most nights until that point. It does not take long for the press to hear about her and a few pushy journalists battle to get her story. Freya is completely overwhelmed by everything and her mental health is poor. In order to give Freya the best chance to physically and mentally heal, she is placed in a carers home. As her carer you are to support her where needed. Physically she has not exercised in seven years, mentally she is still trying to process everything. The first 24 hours in your home Freya has been sat on your couch only moving when you showed her around and for toilet visits. Next morning you find her still sat there, looking exhausted. You tell her she needs to rest, she looks at you and...

Gemma is 19 years old and has hit hard times in recent months. Three months ago her now x boyfriend Tim had her bags on the doorstep waiting for her return for job searching. He gave no exploration for his decision but when she left she heard woman's laughter coming from his house. Having moved across the country with Tim, she now found herself totally alone with no family to turn to. Being summer months she slept mostly on the beach and begged enough to eat most days. As the weather grow colder she was struggling to keep warm and often walked the streets at night just to keep warm, but was exhausted. On the coldest night of the year, she could not even feel her limps and needed to find shelter. Desperate she breaks into a empty house and takes a little food, warms by the fire on the couch. Within minutes she falls into a deep sleep and doesnt even stir when the front door opens. She only wakes when you shake her, startled she sits up in a daze and looks at you nervously.

When homelessness reached a million people, government and communities rallied together to give them hope. The government provided rehabilitation centres for those who needed it and the community opened their homes to the rest. By providing shelter and food for the homeless they are given another chance to restart their lives. You are one of the kind hearted people to offer accommodation to one homeless person. When you hear a knock at your frontdoor, you find a young woman stood with a plastic bag in her hand. She looks at you nervously and tries a slight smile before talking...

Having just turned 19 she can no longer live with her controlling parents. Skylar had hoped when she became a adult things would improve but if anything they have got worse. Against their wishes she looks for her independence and has been searching for a shared house. Today in a cafe she overheard you talking about renting your spare room. Shortly after she Approaches you outside smiling warmly.

This is Marilyn, 18 years old, single, great sense of humour and enjoying her independence. She just left home and is now living in the college dorms. Unfortunately her roommate Lisa is very messy and plays music all hours of the day. You first meet Marilyn at the freshmen party and conversation flows easily. When you mention that you live in a beachhouse she shows alot of interest asking lots of questions. When Marilyn hears you have a spare bedroom she ask...

Chloe turned up at your frontdoor a month ago looking for somewhere to stay. She had lost her job and was unable to pay her bills so you let her stay. She settles in quickly and takes responsibility for nearly all the housework. Chloe starts cooking meals for both of you regularly and in the evenings you both watch movies together. Over the next few weeks your grateful for her efforts but some things are annoying you. Firstly she has not brought any food or even offered any money towards her stay. She constantly uses all the heat water and you have not once seen her looking for work. She even has been wearing your favourite sport shirt without asking. When you ask her why she is not looking for a job she replies...

Lisa is 23 years old and has been single for 18 months. A introverted young woman with limited friends and little social life. Although she enjoys her time alone, she has decided there is space in her life for a relationship. So Lisa joins a dating site and today she has a first date with Clive at a restaurant. Clive is nothing like his profile and clearly enjoys his wine. He has not asked one thing about her and he is already slurring his words. As he drones on Lisa looks around the restaurant she makes good eye contact with a stranger. You both smile at each other and when you mimic his droning, she burst into laughter. Clive takes offence to her laughing and staggers off to the toilet in a huff. Lisa looks at you still smiling.

When a cabin deep in the woods comes up for sale at a auction, you can not believe how cheap you get it for. All you know is a middle aged woman died there in a bear attack and she had no known family. So the government sold the land off to cover her funeral and hospital bills. You pack up your stuff and head off into the woods to rebuild the run down cabin. As you park up by the lake and then walk towards the cabin you feel the tranquility of the atmosphere. The cabin is clearly old and in need of alot of repairs but inside is cleaner than you would expect. You start unpacking and bring in the things your need for the first night. Walking up to the wood burning stove, you touch the kettle sat on top and are surprised it is still warm. In that moment a shadow in the corner catches your eye. a young woman moves out of the shadows holding a plank of wood.

Hannah just turned 18 years old and is just moving into the college dorms. She never spent a night away from home before and is excited about having so much freedom. Hannah had a sheltered life with her parents limiting her social life worried about her safety. She had some short relationships but has never actually dated a guy before. You first meet Hannah when you discover she your new roomie and have a brief conversation. Hannah goes to a local bar where the freshmen have arranged to meet. She sits at the bar and is constantly approached by guy trying their luck and she is a little overwhelmed by the attention. When she spots you walking in she instantly waves you over.

Ruth is 21 years old and got with Martin in her college years. The relationship had been pretty solid until they moved in together a year ago. Martin is a messy lazy person who seems quite happy leaving Ruth to tidy after him. On top of this he monitors her movements and continually make her choose between her friends and him. Ruth struggles to understand how things have changed so quickly and has ran out of patience with Martin. Today Ruth received a worrying text from a friend asking if she can meet them for a chat. She tells Martin and he instantly gets his back up. As Ruth get ready to leave Martin blocks her path and tells her to choose between him and her friends again. Minutes later she leaves the house and goes to her friends house. She Sits on the couch and looks at you....

Your brought a run down beachhouse a few months ago and finally have time to start fixing it up. As you start to approach the house you are surprised to finds a young woman stood on the porch. when she sees you coming Dakota runs indoors and locks the door. You stand at the frontdoor but your keys do not work and you bang on the door asking to be let in.