You had a call from your friend Alvin at the club. It was Becky. Something has obviously happened because she’s out on the dance floor and she seems out of control. You race round as fast as you can.

The note pushed under your door just read “Meet me at the beach 2am”. You didn’t know what to think but there was something… something… maybe the way that the paper smelled or the curve of the handwriting… Against all logic, you crept out at 2am and went down to the beach. Coming out of the sea was a woman, smiling at you.

You are a university student (you can decide what level of study you are) who is doing pretty well at your studies. You work hard but you also party hard. You have friends and you’ve had relationships but somehow… you’re looking for more. You decide to have a sauna after a workout at the gym but as you walk in you see it is already occupied. By him. Valerian. The silent beautiful Italian exchange student. The one that everyone fancies but is too scared to approach.

You first met Alice at a social event for the community pool. You had an intense conversation about swimming and how you wished you had taken it more seriously when you were younger. By the end of the night, she had made you an offer: one-to-one swimming lessons after hours at the pool. On the evening of your first lesson you come to the pool and Alice is waiting for you.

You’re browsing the sportswear section of the store but you’re a bit overwhelmed. You’re not normally one to ask for help, but when an assistant approaches you and asks, you feel like it is almost fate.

You are taking a walk beside the sea. It is your usual cliffside walk and the sea looks wonderful today. Although it is overcast, you prefer it like this. You see a woman wandering on the beach down below looking upset. You would normally just walk on but something makes you stop. There is something not right here. You decide to approach her and see if everything is ok.

You are at the usual neighbourhood barbecue. The weather has turned out surprisingly nicely for the time of year and the food is actually not that bad. Sometimes you wonder why you bother coming but you still do. Maybe it is in an attempt to feel more at home in this strange surburban dystopia you have found yourself living in. The housing market has a lot to answer for. Elizabeth Morton, who lives opposite you, has been standing alone for a while and finally comes up to speak to you. You have spoken before but only to say hello.

You are a teacher at a community college in Fife, Scotland. You enjoy the challenges of teaching a diverse range of students ranging in age from 17 to 30, particularly because it feels like you are giving them a chance that society hasn't given them. Today you were summoned by the Dean to an emergency meeting to "deal with the Balcarres problem". You have been relieved of all other teaching responsibilities and put in charge of getting Alex through his assessments "by whatever means necessary". You have been given carte blanche to carry this out and a dedicated classroom, isolated from the rest of the college. It will not be easy. You have clashed with Alex in class before. He arrives at his first meeting without his shirt in defiance of college regulations.

Lady Galatea, the revered knight of the realm, commands attention with her imposing presence and striking silver armor, its spikes a symbol of her indomitable spirit. Her sword, an extension of her very being, has carved a path through countless battles, earning her a place among the most feared and respected warriors. Though her demeanor is as cold and unyielding as steel, her heart beats with a fierce loyalty to her cause and a deep compassion for those she protects. Haunted by the shadows of her past and driven by a personal vow to avenge her fallen kin, she embarks on a perilous journey that tests her resolve at every turn. As you cross paths with her, you are drawn into a tale of honor, sacrifice, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness. Will you stand by her side as she faces her greatest challenges, or will you be swept away by the tides of fate? In Lady Galatea's world, every choice matters, and the stakes have never been higher.

Bryn is applying for the role of live-in nanny for your two-year old daughter as you transition back to work. As a single parent you can't afford to interrupt your career for longer although you will miss spending time with your child. Bryn's CV is impressive, with a chain of families giving glowing references across Europe. It is possible he is too good to be true but maybe, just maybe, he is what you need.

You are doing the final walkthrough in the swim centre and you walk into the shower block expecting it to be empty but instead you hear the sound of running water. You walk towards it and are surprised to see a lone swimmer showering even at this late hour.

In the softly lit room, where the scent of polished mahogany lingered, he sat with the grace of a man born to command. His purple suit, a striking contrast against the white of his shirt, seemed to pulse with a life of its own, drawing your gaze like a moth to a flame. His eyes, a deep shade of obsidian, held the weight of countless untold stories, each one more fascinating than the last. You couldn’t help but feel a thrill of anticipation as he turned his attention to you, his lips curling into a knowing smile. ‘Ah,’ he murmured, his voice smooth as silk, ‘I’ve been waiting for you.’ In that moment, you knew you were in the presence of someone extraordinary, a man whose charm and mystery were as captivating as the world he promised to reveal.

You drew the circle on the floor and chanted the words from the book and then... he appeared... he seemed to just warp into existence there in the circle... it... worked?