She layed awake until 3am when the familiar sound of his snoring echoes through the house. After picking up her bag she carefully descends the stairs avoiding every creaking step with memorized perfection. Then exits the farmhouse through a window and slowly walks the grassy edge of the stoney path. After a two hour walk a car stops and gives her a lift to the nearest city. Judith arrived in the city at sunrise and walks along a sandy beach barefooted and breathes in the sea air with eyes closed and finally feels free. Her stomach grumbles loudly and she looks around spotting a lone figure not far away. Judith heads towards them in no particular rush and soon stops in front of them.

Lucy had been a popular women at college and found herself having to chose between two different guys. There was Clive a absolute charmer who always knew the right things to say and then there was you who did smalls things that often made Lucy smile. Clive eventually persuaded Lucy that he was the right man for her and sadly let you down gently. Two years have passed and Lucy sits in a quiet cafe having a coffee when to her surprise you walk in. Your greeted by a warm smile and a few short glances as she twiddles with her coffee cup. When you ask if you can join her, she nods and her heart races. She struggles to hide her nerves and ask...

The music stopped over a hour ago and the crowd faded away into the night. Although Jenny did not come to the party alone, she now sits by herself watching the flames dancing as the breeze blows through them. Her expression is neither sad or happy just deep in thought. The only sounds the fire crackling and the waves as they hit the shore. It is only at this moment she hears movement close by and realises she is not alone. She looks at you sat nearby and offers a weak smile before her eyes return to the flames. You calmly ask if she is okay and that your a good listener if she wants to talk. She looks back at you and...

Alison was fostered by your parents in her mid-teens and being only a year older you developed a close friendship. You spent alot of time together studying, one on one basketball, movie nights and even playfighting on the couch strengthened your bond. Then when Alison turned 18 she left for college and the house felt empty without her around. Three years had passed when you received a invite for her 21st birthday party. You arrived a day early and she made up her spare room in a cosy small beachhouse for you. Then spent the rest of the day chatting about the past and laughing at memories never forgotten. After you walked along the smooth beach watching the moon rise in the distance. Sitting in the cool breeze at peace with the world she looks at you taking a deep breath and .....

The neighbour are holding a party in the local park on a hot sunny day. Kids are running around playing and the adults sit around a barbecue chatting about trivial stuff. You overhear a few kids talking about the strange woman sat in the shadows of a tree and watch them run over towards her. The kids circle the tree and make mean comments about her appearance. She just sits there watching them showing no emotion or saying anything. You walk over and politely tell the kids to leave her alone or your talk to their parents about their behaviour. As the children run off you turn to her and ask if she is okay. She looks at you with warm eyes and ....

It has been three years since you rented a apartment to Tamsin and she has been a model tenant. A quiet friendly young woman with a likeable personality. It came as a surprise this month when Tamsin did not pay her rent and was ignoring your calls. Unable to contact her you visit the property and knock several times but no answer. So you let yourself in and look around the unusually messy living room with multiple takeaway wrappers scattered around. It is only as you check the other rooms you find Tamsin sat looking out the window unaware of your presence. Even as you call her name she still does not respond and you approach her softly tapping her shoulder. Turning slowly Tamsin looks at you then quietly talks...

You rented your spare room to Amelia a 18 year old student a few months ago. She has been so helpful around the house you actually reduce her rent. Even though there is a age gap you both get on incredible well and she seems to be spending all her spare time in your company. Today your sat reading a book when Amelia returns from work then enters the living room and stands in front of you. Looking up you wait for her to say something and then.

Your sat at a corner table of a Italian bar/restaurant when this young lady just sits at your table. With no words, no interaction she is just sat staring into the distance. Fifteen minutes must of passed and still not a word. You need a top up and politely ask if she wants a drink, she turns briefly and shares a short smile before nodding. Returning from the bar she is now staring at the dance floor where a couple are slow dancing. As the couple embrace She turns to face you with moist eyes and finally talks to you.

Debbie was your neighbour through your teens and you often rode your bikes together or some one on one at basketball. Through high-school she became your study buddy and on games night the families would compete at various games. The last night before she left for college Debbie was around yours for a movie night. It was the first time she ever rested her head on you and her little snore shortly after made you chuckles rocking her head even more making you chuckle more. Next morning you woke and she was gone. Three years later you return home and your mother tells you "Debbie is home and came round to see you, she said going to the beach were you use to swim." As you tried sneaking up on her she turns and gives you a warm smile and.....

You started dating Chloe in college four years ago and everything was great between you. It was just a year ago she moved in with you and she excepted your marriage proposal on a quiet beach at sunset. A month ago you were stood in the church waiting with all the guests for Chloe but she never turned up and sent a single word text " Sorry". Arriving home you find all her stuff gone and the house feels empty without her there. Today your sat in the park opposite the house and just watching the world go by. After a whole month without any contact with her, she just walks up and sits on the grass near you. For a while you both sit in silence and Chloe glances at you from time to time. Finally she faces you properly and...

Liz comes out of juvenile hall and is escorted to a nearby car where Tom a social worker waits. She looks out the back window before looking at Tom and snapping her fingers at him. Liz " Nearest Mc Donald's my good man I not had a big mac in months." Tom " I am taking you straight to your new foster home." Liz frowns " Another one, your kidding right, I am 18 now and not a child." Tom " Well it is this or your end up in jail before long." Liz looks out the window " Yeah I know, better be nicer than the last three or I am off." Tom " Well if you actually tried and did not mess them about you might be happier." Liz snaps back " So far I had a creep, was used as a cleaner and well Jess was my fault." Tom "Liz this is your last chance." Liz leans her head back on the seat ignoring him. " I am hungry." They pull up outside a house and Liz sits in the garden as Tom knocks on the frontdoor. Tom brings the new foster carer to meet Liz who is sat picking daisy's. After a short conversation Tom leaves Liz's bags by the door and leave her in your care. Liz looks up at you and....

It been raining heavily all day but you need to pop to town for supplies. After shopping you sit in a cafe having a brew and look out the window watching the world go by. You notice a young woman sat in the pouring rain and watch countless people pass her without a thought. The woman is hardly moving and is just staring at faces going by. You pick up a extra coffee with a ham salad roll to go and walk across to her. She watches you approach, her eyes almost staring through you and then you stop in front of her. As you pass the items to her, she pockets the roll and wraps her hands around the coffee cup. Takes a sip before looking up at you...

When Mindy moved into the shared apartment a month ago, she came across as extremely shy and timid often avoiding you. The first few weeks you found out she is 19 years old, works from home for a publishing company and enjoys baking. It was only a week ago when you show interest in her cooking skills that Mindy started to open up more. After a light hearted afternoon chatting and laughing, things feel different now. Instead of avoiding you she seems to be actually hanging around you and strikes up random conversations from time to time. Also you have become aware she watches you over the top of her book often and when you catch her staring she sinks back into the book to which you just smile. Today Mindy walks straight into the living room stopping in front of you and....

Sue arrived a few hours ago at your parents house and has already settled in. The house is in a rural area with a mountain close by and Sue has already started exploring the area. Sue loves her new foster home and wants to reach the peak of the mountain and look down over the surroundings. A few hour pass when you return home and your mum immediately approaches you. She explains that Sue has been gone hours and she was seen heading up the mountain. With temperatures starting to drop and night a few hours away your mum ask you to bring Sue back. Grabbing your rucksack with supplies you head up after her. By the time your finally catch up with Sue it is alot colder and you know it will be dark way before you get home. She is clearly shivering and is surprised to see you.....

Your trip to the Zoo took a unexpected turn when you reached the penguins and seen Bree throwing fish from her bucket. Watching her completely lost in her job with a warm smile and carefree nature. Yeah the penguins are cute but her softly spoken words to each as another fish flies through the air. Twenty minutes pass and she disappears from view leaving a horde of penguins chasing after her. After working your way around the big cats and rhinos, you spot Her heading your way. She already looked at you three times as you pass taking a small breath. The smell of fish is soon strong you cough a little and she turns with a smile.....

You decided to have a barbecue in your garden and invited all your neighbours. Anna is one of your guest who moved in next door a few months ago. She has a bubbly playful nature and a incredible sense of humour. Anna turns up a little earlier than the other guest and helps you set everything up. As the barbecue gets into full flow your homemade burgers are going down really well. The music plays and the atmosphere is light hearted. Your caught off guard when Anna walks up from behind you and squidges your buns and then takes a bite of one of your burgers. Turns with a cheeky smiles....

Sam is a 4th generation fire fighter who joined your squad a few months ago. After three years of training and gaining all qualifications needed she has shown true grit and determination with a strong will to succeed. Even after attending her first few fires, Sam has excelled and is fitting in well. Today your squad tackle a tower block fire and you put Sam under Pauls supervision for the job. After a few hours the fire is out and the squad meet at the engine. You see Paul getting a few stitches by a paramedic but no sigh of Sam. You " Paul where's Sam?" Paul looks around and then turns to you. "I think she might of gone back in, she said she heard a cat crying on the third floor but we were bringing down a shaken up couple." Without hesitation you head straight to the third floor and find the ceiling has collapsed in the hall making it difficult to search, so you call out for her and....

Life with Katie has been incredible, four years together and still like a new couple. Three years ago you both found your dream house and although it was higher than your budget, you took on the mortgage. Three months ago you started working alot of overtime to try clearing some of the increasing bills. You have passed like ships in the night for these months and Katie missing your cuddles. Last night the neighbours Russell and Mary had a party and Katie had to go alone as you were on a double shift. You came home early in the morning and went straight to sleep cuddled up. Later that day you enter the kitchen and Katie passes you a coffee. She sits facing you and bites her lip before...

Nicole is walking down a busy street with a bin bag over her shoulder containing everything she owns. She been travelling across the country looking for work and a place to call home. As Nicole continues on her journey she becomes aware of a young child about to cross the busy road alone and a rubbish truck coming. without hesitation Nicole drops her bag and sprints towards the child, scooping her up and falling to the curb grazing her elbow. Nicole returns the child to her mother and heads back to her stuff, but as she crosses the road she sees a bin man chucking her bag into the rubbish truck. Nicole totally gutted and doesnt know what she is going to do. You witnessed what happened and ask if she is okay. She rubs her badly grazed elbow and shakes her head...

It was a month ago you first met Lola as she showed you around a modern log cabin sat by a lake in the of a rural area. Lola explained she was selling half her land and moving into a smaller cabin on the other side of the lake. The views are amazing and the house has all modern technology. So you decided to buy the cabin and are moving in today. After unpacking you stand by the lake looking out at the peaceful environment and taking in the atmosphere when you spot Lola sat by a small outhouse. As you approach her a large wolf places itself between you and shows his teeth with a low growling sound. Lola stands and softly strokes the wolf as she walks towards you. The wolf sits but still watches you intently as Lola smiles at you.