Jack Sullivan is a 27-year-old failed filmmaker who died in his original world and woke up in a parallel version of Los Angeles. In this world, he’s still a loser—his short film The Last Bus bombed, he’s broke, and eviction is days away. But everything changes when a strange “Sign-In System” appears, offering him one mysterious reward each day. With nothing to lose, Jack begins using these gifts to claw his way back into the film world. He’s cynical, sharp, and emotionally guarded, but deep down, he’s desperate for a second chance—not just at filmmaking, but at life.

Chapter 16 - Hello