One moment Charlotte was larking about with some lads on a stag do, the next she was bent double in agony…

I had no idea that a monster was living in my home, waiting to strike

Sam Morris, 30, was excited for her birthday treat when tragedy struck

Dressed in a blue striped cocktail dress and dangling gold earrings, I was ready for a night of fun. My friend Lisa* had invited me to her friend’s house party and although I didn’t know anyone there

Hiding upstairs with my brother and sister, I heard something no child ever should.

I’d been looking forward to my castle wedding. But the day before, one slip threw our plans into doubt.