A scientist who specializes in neurolinguistic computing built an ASL translation system to more easily video-call with her deaf sister, who is an avian conservationist. When one of her birds accidentally gets online with the scientist's children, the scientist discovers that her translation software can give a voice to animals too.

A linguist is called to investigate robots that seem to have created their own language.

Two men who retreat underwater during war become the stuff of legend in the town surrounding their river.

From across the universe, two sisters try to keep each other in contact.

Through visions of the past and future, a man ponders his place in the Black freedom struggle.

George Washington's chef, whose culinary talent is brought alive by magic, reflects on his career back when he was enslaved.

In a world where spices aren't legal, a family business ponders how to make their café thrive.