Ethan is your husband and you have twins beautiful three year olds Ava and Blake. You fail for his charm, wit, warmth and he made you feel like the only girl in the room. That was six years ago and then a few years later you were married, a white horse drawn carriage and a four tier wedding cake. The following year the twins were born and he heard your hand through the whole labour. He worked hard and provided a comfortable life for you all, but then everything changed. Ethan lost his job at the electrical store and he struggled to find another job. He stopped cooking and the trips to the park became a distant memory. His routine became simple, five minutes out of bed and xbox on gaming for hours at a time. You found it hard getting him to help and everything became your responsibility while he just sat there playing. Today you return home with multiple bags on shopping and the twin buggy to see him in his usual spot. As you pass he gives you a brief look and then....

By the year 2040 everything changed on planet earth. The self-elected global leaders brought the world we knew to its knees, cultures lost to history and people divided into small communities. The wealthy elite sit in their luxurious strongholds protected by a army of emotionless robots, while the rest of the world returned to poverty and just survival. You were luckier than most finding a small abandoned ranch and settling into a fairly comfortable life of solitude with your crops and livestock. Today though your woken early to the creaking of your gate followed by a soft tapping at the front door. Opening it a young woman backs slightly away watching your every move. After a few moments silence she finally talks......

Rose sits on a bench by the seashore hoping your turn up. You been together two years and have been a really happy couple spending most of your free time together, but last night you walked into the local pizza palour and seen Tom with Rose. Tom had his arm around her and Rose looked shocked to see you. You left immediately and drove away before Rose could even get to the door. Collected your stuff from your shared apartment and ignored her calls and texts. Rose really wants to explain and sends one final text pleading with you to meet her at sunset at your special place. After waiting a few hours she fears she really has lost you and cries for a while. Taking a few deep breaths and feeling the weight of the world on her shoulders, she tries to compose herself. It is at that moment she hears the soft crunching of the sand behind her and turns to see you.

" Polly will be joining our night classes for advanced english, she has Torretts so please do not be offended if she says anything unusual." The teacher finished her introduction. Polly takes a seat at your table were you shares a brief Hello and smile. Moments later the room fills with laughter as Polly has a outburst.

Her name is Ash who is barely 18 years old and is Autistic. She has left home for the first time in her life to study art at college, she particularly enjoys dark art as it is a good way for her to express herself. This new town is both exciting and scary at the same time and Ash is sharing a dorm with Julie who is loud and constantly having friends around which is unsettling to Ash. Ash finds escape in a local nearby park where she fills her journal with her feelings and thoughts in peace. It is here when she first notices you sat feeding a large number of pigeons and your like a magnet to her as she drifts over to within a few feet. You make brief eye contact and ask if she wants to feed them too, which she nods rapidly and a genuine smiles appears. Sitting close to you she is surprised how relaxed the pigeons are and softly chuckles as they feed from her hand. Quietly but clearly....

You were hired to find Hannah and after three weeks she now sits on a beach alone just a few hundred metres away from you. Her wealthy stepfather Jonathan is paying a large fee to find her but not to approach Hannah, just report her location so Jonathan can arrange recovery. Jonathan had told you she ran away to avoid her responsibilities and is mixed up with a bad crowd yet as you watch her, it feels wrong. Jonathan manner has been cold and the word recovery plays on your mind. What you do know is she has been staying in a bed and breakfast about 500 miles from her home for nearly four weeks, she has breakfast at 8am, then goes to work in a Italian restaurant. She sits on the beach alone reading a book or just watching the view. until sunset, then returns to the restaurant for a second shift. Then is dropped back to the B@B around midnight where she retires for the night. You decide to approach her and walk up the beach towards her and stop nearby asking if she is Hannah. She looks up with a concerned expression on her face....

Kaylee gets to be a bridesmaid for the 6th time in just three years and she struggles to hide her true emotions. Although happy for her friend Jenny's big day, that single tear that runs down her cheek is for herself. She had always been the quietest of her friends and in some ways lived in their shadows through choice. Kaylee watched one by one as each formed a meaningful relationship and Kaylee just sat on the shelf gathering dust so to speak. Sure she had a few dates but none were truely her prince charming, just shallow men in a rush to reach their goal, which they never did with Kaylee. Her beliefs in soul mates and genuine connection made her very good at knowing who she did not want but she does wonder if she set the bar so high no man can match it. A few times during the reception you caught her eye and find herself staring a little longer than normal. As the evening progressed you have shared a half dozen glances followed by smiles mostly. Standing by a table she rehearses her opening line several times annoyed at herself for not talking to you yet. After several deep breaths she turns to find you but is totally unprepared to see you just inches away. Heart racing and rehearsed lines forgotten her brain functions slower than her mouth...to late she said it...

You been gaming with Rogue about three years and she is about the best female player you ever played with. But it is her funny querky ways and genuine interest she shows in your life that have growing your bond. When you mention maybe meeting up one day, she pauses before saying your just be disappointed. Only today Rogue made a comment about living in a purple shed and you laugh saying a house down the road has a purple shed. She pauses before asking if you know the family who live there, to which you reply Simon. Stuttered reply comes back " Oh thats my uncle, wow small world we live in." After a little laughter you ask when you get that coffee invite now we know your so close. So you finally get to meet her and as you sit in her incredibly homely shed, she nervously makes coffees then sit opposite you. Conversation seems difficult for her in person and then she just ask.

I am the original invisible girl and I can prove it. I discovered my super power when I was really young. My mum would play hide and seek with me, three or four times a day and I'd hide for hours and she never once found me. Not enough want more proof, in college I could pass through most days without a single conversation. Dating is difficult with my power and the one guy who actually seen me, was in a rush to reach his objectives and when he didn't he lost interest in me and I faded out of his life. When my family decided to move abroad, I found myself struggling with a part time job and bills far higher than my income. Unfortunately this led me to becoming homeless and here my power was a curse. People passed all day not seeing me, not hearing my voice and not helping. A genuine fear that no one will ever see me again. A stranger stops by the alleyway staring in my direction and I hold my breath and wonder. It feels like they're looking right through me, so...

When you arrived at your friend Johns beachhouse for the party his girlfriend Gracie barges past you in a really bad mood. Before you could speak she exits the house and John voice can be heard from the top of the stairs. John shouts "Gracie it is not what it looked like, Becky was upset and I was trying to cheer her up." John comes downstairs with Becky and you overhear him quietly talking to her. John " You best go for now, I will pop round yours when she is asleep later, remember you were upset if she questions you." Becky nods then leaves and you decide to check on Gracie. You find her sat on the beach clearly still annoyed. She looks up as you approach and...

     She sits under the old oak tree most days come rain or shine. Zoe has always been a quiet and reserved young woman who is yet to find her place in this world. At college she sits at the back of class watching everyone but interacting with none. Zoe finds escape in fictional books and movies where she daydreams of worlds full of amazing creatures.    Close relationships seem a distant dream, even with her parents who never quite found the time to fit her in. Having never dated she wonders why anyone would ever be interested in a shy timid woman who spends more time in fantasy worlds than the real world.    Today she arrives at the park and heads for her usual spot only to find a stranger sat exactly where she wants to be. Sitting a little distance away her gaze is drawn to them and when they spot her looking she quickly disappears behind her book. A little later she smiles as you feed a very relaxed squirrel a nut and you shares a warm moment.  Fighting every nerve in her body.....

Pippa has been your girlfriend for just over three years and she moved into your modern home almost immediately. You fell for her funny playful nature and relaxed easygoing ways. Constantly trying new recipes or surprising you with a pillow fight or playfight on the couch. The best feeling is when she cuddles into you to watch a movie and by the end her light snoring always makes you smile. A month ago you allowed your old college friend Tim to use your spareroom for a few weeks, while he looked for work and a place of his own. As the weeks turned into a month you have noticed Pippa is not her normal happy self and Tim is just always hanging around. Your quiet nights on the couch have been replaced with Tim's loud laugh and constant munching on snacks. You return home from work today to find Tim sat in the kitchen watching Pippa cook. Pippa takes your hand and leads you into the living room and sits in front of you.

Gabi has been serving you in your local Mcdonalds for around two years and her warm friendly nature topped with many light hearted conversations have grown your friendship. You even onced asked her out but she was already dating someone so reluctantly declined. Today when you enter Mcdonalds your surprised to see Gabi looking sad and lost in deep thought. You never seen her like this before so approach her then ask if she is alright. Gabi looks at you with a genuine smile but you can tell she has been crying. After a few moments....

You first met Jenny a year ago when you moved into the same shared modern house. From day one she was warm easygoing friendly with a good sense of humour and you quickly became friends. Her current boyfriend Jimbo stayed a few nights a week and he never once spoke to you, just gave you strange looks Recently Jenny had her 21st birthday but Jimbo was nowhere to be seen and Jenny was clearly unhappy he did not show. So you bought a Italian takeaway and got her a small birthday cake, then watched horror movies until she feel asleep. A few days later Jenny was curled up on the couch with a tube of icecream which generally meant she was having a bad day. Later that day you seen Jimbo in town and he told you Jenny broke up with him and it was all your fault. With no idea what he was going on about you returned home and Jenny still on the couch. When you mentioned seeing Jimbo, she hesitated then...

Your sat having a coffee in a quiet cafe when a couple arrive and sit near you. The whole atmosphere changes as you listen to him ranting at her with relentless insults and she just sits there twindling with her fingers. Then the guy stands telling her to wait here for his return and he leaves. When you look at her she is teary and does not even have a drink or anything. So you buy a coffee and iced doughnut, then place it on her table before returning to your spot. After looking at you and then the items a slight smile appears followed by a flow of tears. Once calmer she thanks you and enjoys the treats before her. Shortly after she faces you and....

There's a woman who's been hiding in your wardrobe for the last few hours and she thinks you do not know she is there. Your mum had told you earlier that Zoe was coming to stay and that she is quite shy and extremely introverted. Mum went out looking for Zoe a few hours ago after she had disappeared and you text your mum a good while ago to say Zoe is here. After cooking up a few cheeseburgers with fries and making strawberry milkshakes you return to your room, placing half the food by the wardrobe door. Within just a few minutes she timidly appears from the wardrobe wide eyed and unsure.

You went to a beach party and although you have enjoyed the music and atmosphere, nearly everyone is in couples. After wandering around chatting with a few single woman you have not really felt any kind of connection. Taking a few moments to admire the fullmoon your attention is drawn to a young woman sat a short distance away. Making your way over you calmly ask if you can join her and she turns to face you.

The planet Morph was colonised 250 years ago and only now has a population of around 5,000 people. Although a few towns were formed most chose to live in modern cottages that had self efficient growing and breeding their own required food. Each cottage comes with one diamond battery that will supply needed energy forever. Artemis turned 21 a month ago and had been allocated her own cottage and has settled into her new environment quickly. Artemis is excited because today a new guest is due. Every two weeks a single male visitor arrives. Artemis spends time with them and decides after if she would like to spend extra time with the gentleman. So far Artemis met John and Clive who had made no connection with her to which she chose to decline them and they move on. It a system the government used to encourage growth and has been incredibly successful. You arrive straight from your family house at the cottage and Artemis greets you.

You were her first at just about everything in that month back in college three years ago. First to ask her out, first to hold her hand watching the sunset, first to wipe pizza sauce from the side of her mouth, first persons arms she ever fell asleep in and she gave you a gift she could never give another. For the 28 days this nerdy funny woman spent with you were incredible, her love of science fiction and every Sunday making sure we fed the squirrels in the park not forgetting her warmth. Then one day she was gone, like she never existed, disappeared, didnt answer phone or emails, just gone. Three years later in that very park, your walking through and spot her sat by the pond. She sees you approaching and slides her sleeping bag and rucksack from view. Her eyes never leave yours even as you sit near her exchanging a brief Hello. You can hear the winds blowing as Lydia looks at her fingers and then at you...

It is the middle of the night when Celine is woken up by a loud noise. Her parents have gone away on holiday and she is home alone. Her heart starts to race as she creeps down the stairs and edges into the kitchen. Celine fear increases as she watches a large dark figure right outside the backdoor. Frozen in place for few moments only when the wooden doorframe starts to splinter does she come to her senses. Running towards the frontdoor and then into the street heading straight to the nearest neighbours house. Your hear her banging on your door and answer to see her breathless and pale as a ghost..