The story of (v0.16.1) is a noir-inspired comedy murder mystery set in the fictional town of Paradise in 1958. It follows the protagonist, a photographer named Stu Longwood , who experiences a disastrous start to his new life when he is fired and dumped by his girlfriend, Penny, on the very day they move into their new apartment. The narrative unfolds through several key plot points:
Stu's ex-girlfriend, whose departure is tracked by a "Post-Penny Scoreboard" in Stu's bedroom.
A friend and fellow photographer who provides Stu with negatives to develop, leading to further story progression.