The solar eclipse uncovered a second sky.
Lena Pike finds an impossible clue at a crowded observatory field. What begins as evidence becomes a trap built around one name.
On October 6, 1998, Lena Pike checks the darkened sun in a crowded observatory field.
At 2:23 a.m., it reveals red stars behind daylight.
No witness is supposed to be near a crowded observatory field.
Everyone sees a different dead relative among them.
Lena Pike realizes the official record is wrong.
The power fails around the darkened sun.
A cold smell fills a crowded observatory field.
Lena Pike photographs everything before touching it.
The photograph shows a figure beside the darkened sun.
Lena Pike finds the real room empty.
Lena Pike calls the county dispatcher.
The dispatcher goes silent after hearing a crowded observatory field.
They warn Lena Pike not to move.
A second sound answers from behind the darkened sun.
It repeats Lena Pike's full name.
The nearest exit locks behind Lena Pike.
Fresh marks circle Lena Pike's shoes.
They lead toward the darkened sun.
Lena Pike follows them one step too far.
Then the second sky has been watching through human grief.