The Cottage 2008

This transmission begins with two humans attempting a low-level kidnapping for ransom. They are brothers, but one appears to have missed every available briefing on discretion, planning, or patience. Their captive is unimpressed, verbally aggressive, and determined to sabotage the operation — which she does with alarming ease.

The plan collapses almost immediately. The money is not delivered. The hostage escapes. Law enforcement is not involved, but chaos multiplies. What follows is a disorganized shuffle through the countryside involving betrayal, accidental injury, and poor flashlight discipline.

At this point, the transmission pivots genres without warning. A second threat emerges in the form of a deformed, violent farmer who treats trespassers as livestock. He does not speak. He does not explain. He simply removes heads and stores them. The surviving characters — previously focused on money and revenge — must now contend with hiding, screaming, and hoping they’re not next.

Despite the escalating violence, no one demonstrates leadership, coordination, or learning. The criminal enterprise is forgotten. The hostage is now a reluctant teammate. Everyone is shocked that their decisions have consequences. Almost no one survives.

Conclusion: When faced with danger beyond their understanding, humans often default to bickering, running in circles, and hoping for rescue that isn’t coming. Priorities shift rapidly from greed to survival, but competence rarely increases.

This record suggests Nebulon could disrupt most human schemes simply by adding one unexpected variable — ideally something large, silent, and holding a shovel.