In a dystopian future, an assistant to a movie star, who is also an immortal slave, must take pills that reveal her true monstrous form in order to help the movie star fight her battle with cancer.

A local detective investigates the murder of a businessman who returned to town after years of being away. The detective holds a conflict of interest in the case: his sister was swindled years ago by the victim.

An older man remembers his cousin, who was quite like him despite their 20 year age difference. The cousin has died, but the man nevertheless recalls their conversations together and now feels obligated to financially support his cousin's family years down the line.