Mortician Russell Kemp tutted as the strip light above his head flickered, the strobing effect of the tube was hindering his autopsy. In total frustration, Russell slammed down the scalpel onto the metal tray. The clanging sound echoed around the silent examination room.

Going over to the phone that hung on the wall, he punched in the three-digital number to facilities. While he stood there waiting for someone to answer, he noticed that the other strip light above his head was also starting to flicker. Now both lights in the room were spontaneously coming on and off, creating an annoying light show.

Russell let the phone ring out for a while, then hung up when it was obvious nobody was there to...