Short bursts of inexplicable silence envelope an unnamed city and its residents, inspiring self-reflection and—much to their surprise—contentment.

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.

After the robot revolution, a man salvaging materials from an abandoned city runs into its mastermind.

A robot jazz player searches for the right place to play his music.

When their housekeeper robot breaks down, a family contemplates the nature of her sentience.