Hilary Beaton

The signs of the zodiac hold many mysteries, Some believe that to follow their path is to find good fortune, but others believe that to be guided by the stars will bring nothing but pain, misery and for some, something much worse.

A crash landing leaves an astronaut stranded on a desolate planet, he attempts to phone for help. Instead, he’s met by a robotic, automated voice calmly informing him: “...unfortunately, all our operators are busy right now...” Stuck, with no other means of communication, he has no choice but to wait. Surrounded by an endless expanse of sand and rocks, boredom quickly sets in, forcing him to find creative ways to pass the time. As the monotonous hold music plays on, isolation begins to wear him down, and he’s left desperately hoping for a response that can’t come soon enough.

Tim and Jo arrive at a holiday rental, where they find a 'smart device' called Viola. However, throughout the evening the device starts playing up, and it seems they may not be the only ones inhabiting the house.

While waiting for the last train of the night alone at an unmanned rural station Jessica encounters a mysterious mime artist vying for her attention.