Heart pounding, Rebecca Cain jumped as a car door slammed on the street outside. Alone at home, the 24-year-old hid behind drawn curtains and refused to answer the phone. It had been days since she'd ventured out to see her mates and even the sight of a new text had her on edge. For months, Rebecca was a nervous wreck - all because of her ex-boyfriend.
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .