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.
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .