A low-level office clerk works for an enigmatic corporation that helps people escape to other realities. But when he takes a bribe to help a woman flee from mysterious pursuers, he unintentionally puts his own life at risk.
A young girl grows up in the company of her imaginary friend, a silent and friendly monster. As she matures and experiences all the joy and tragedy that life has to offer, she is forced to confront the truth about her companion.
After Phyllis discovers that her daughter Cecilia can read, she’s torn between abiding to her slave owner’s commands or encouraging her daughter that reading is a pathway to their freedom.
