A desperate man trades his soul for seven wishes, only to learn that true happiness comes from selflessness and self-acceptance.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
The Lonely Geeks Crush
Elliot endures social isolation at his dead-end job while harboring an unspoken crush on Alison. After being abandoned by coworkers at a bar, his desperation peaks.
Key Events
Soul Simulation Analysis — The Devil runs a simulation to analyze souls and identify exploitable weaknesses. Characters: The DevilLocation: Underworld Office
Elliot's Isolated Life — Elliot works a dead-end job and is socially isolated by his co-workers. Characters: ElliotLocation: San Francisco Office
Unspoken Crush — Elliot harbors deep feelings for Alison but lacks the courage to approach her. Characters: Elliot, Alison / NicoleLocation: San Francisco Office
Bar Rejection — Elliot is abandoned by co-workers while attempting to talk to Alison. Characters: Elliot, Alison / Nicole, Bob / Roberto / Beach Jock / Sportscaster / Lincoln AideLocation: Bar
The Wish Offer — Desperate Elliot wishes for Alison's love; The Devil overhears and proposes a soul trade. Characters: Elliot, The DevilLocation: Bar
The Devil's Contract
The Devil overhears Elliot's desperate wish and offers seven wishes in exchange for his soul. Elliot signs the contract at her Oakland nightclub office, initiating a series of supernatural trials.
Key Events
The Wish Offer — Desperate Elliot wishes for Alison's love; The Devil overhears and proposes a soul trade. Characters: Elliot, The DevilLocation: Bar
Test Wish Execution — Elliot wishes for fast food; The Devil fulfills it but he must pay. Characters: Elliot, The DevilLocation: McDonald's
Contract Signing — The Devil convinces Elliot to formally sign the seven-wish agreement. Characters: Elliot, The DevilLocation: Oakland Nightclub Office
Spoiled Wish Outcomes — Each granted wish places characters in surrogate roles but backfires due to Devil's additions. Characters: Elliot, Alison / Nicole, Bob / Roberto / Beach Jock / Sportscaster / Lincoln AideLocation: Various Locations
Wishes and Consequences
Each granted wish backfires due to the Devil's malicious additions, leading to Elliot's arrest. Imprisoned, he receives spiritual guidance from a friendly cellmate about his soul's true ownership.
Key Events
Confession & Arrest — Elliot's church confession is dismissed; The Devil disguises as police and arrests him. Characters: Elliot, The DevilLocation: Police Station
Cellmate Wisdom — Cellmate warns that Elliot's soul belongs to God and advises self-realization. Characters: Elliot, ElliotLocation: Prison Cell
Contract Cancellation — Elliot demands contract cancellation; The Devil refuses and threatens him. Characters: Elliot, The DevilLocation: Prison Cell
Descent to Hell — The Devil teleports them to Hell and forces Elliot to make a final wish. Characters: Elliot, The DevilLocation: Hell
The Selfless Wish — Elliot wishes for Alison's happiness with or without him, defying selfish desires. Characters: Elliot, The DevilLocation: Hell Depths
The Selfless Resolution
Forced to Hell, Elliot makes a selfless wish for Alison's happiness, voiding the contract. He returns to Earth, accepts Alison's new relationship, and finds genuine love with his neighbor Nicole.
Key Events
The Selfless Wish — Elliot wishes for Alison's happiness with or without him, defying selfish desires. Characters: Elliot, The DevilLocation: Hell Depths
Contract Voided — Devil reveals a selfless wish clause voids the contract; Elliot falls into a heavenly state. Characters: Elliot, The DevilLocation: Marble Staircase
Earthly Heaven Lesson — Devil explains Heaven and Hell exist on Earth; Elliot gains self-understanding. Characters: Elliot, The DevilLocation: Earth
Alison Rejection — Elliot asks Alison out but learns she is already dating another man. Characters: Elliot, Alison / NicoleLocation: Street
Meeting Nicole — Elliot meets neighbor Nicole, whose personality and interests align with his own. Characters: Elliot, Alison / NicoleLocation: Elliot's Home
New Relationship Start — Elliot helps Nicole unpack and they officially begin a romantic relationship. Characters: Elliot, Alison / NicoleLocation: Boulevard
Bob's Ridicule — Bob mocks Elliot; Elliot grabs his shirt but chooses peace over violence. Characters: Elliot, Bob / Roberto / Beach Jock / Sportscaster / Lincoln AideLocation: Street
Chess Game Observation — Both dressed in white, they play chess while monitoring Elliot's life progression. Characters: The Devil, ElliotLocation: Abstract Space
Final Acceptance — Elliot continues his life with mature self-awareness and emotional stability. Characters: ElliotLocation: Earth
Foibles Tolerance Update — The simulation program updates to show Elliot and Nicole accepting each other's flaws. Characters: The Devil, ElliotLocation: Underworld
Story Breakdown
Soul Simulation Setup — Introduces the Devil's analytical program and Elliot's isolated, unfulfilled life in San Francisco.
Lonely Protagonist Intro — Establishes Elliot's dead-end job and social avoidance by coworkers.
Unrequited Crush — Highlights Elliot's deep but unspoken feelings for colleague Alison.
The Devil's Bargain — Elliot's desperation at the bar triggers the supernatural offer and contract signing.
Bar Rejection Moment — Elliot is abandoned by coworkers, prompting his desperate wish for love.
Supernatural Offer — The Devil appears and proposes a seven-wish contract in exchange for his soul.
Wish Execution Spoilers — The Devil grants wishes but maliciously twists outcomes, leading to chaos and arrest.
Contract Signing Ritual — Elliot formally signs the deal at the Devil's Oakland nightclub office.
Spoiled Wish Outcomes — Each granted wish backfires due to the Devil's unexpected malicious additions.
Arrest Spiritual Awakening — Elliot's imprisonment becomes a catalyst for theological reflection and self-realization.
Church Confession Failure — Elliot's attempt to confess is dismissed as drunken rambling by a priest.
Cellmate Wisdom — A friendly prisoner reveals theological truths about God and personal self-worth.
Final Wish Contract Void — Forced to Hell, Elliot makes a selfless wish that triggers a contract-voiding clause.
Hellish Confrontation — The Devil forces Elliot to make a final wish in the depths of Hell.
Selfless Wish Power — Elliot wishes Alison happiness, triggering a fine print clause that voids the contract.
Earthly Resolution Love — Elliot accepts reality, finds compatibility with Nicole, and achieves emotional maturity.
Alison Relationship End — Elliot discovers Alison is dating another man, accepting the reality gracefully.
Neighbor Romance Start — Elliot connects with Nicole, who shares his genuine interests and personality.
Meta Commentary Chess — The Devil and cellmate observe Elliot's journey through a symbolic chess match.
Divine Chess Match — The Devil and cellmate play chess, observing Elliot's life progression.
Foibles Tolerance — The simulation program updates to show Elliot and Nicole accepting each other's flaws.
Elliot Richards, a socially awkward IT worker, is given seven wishes to get the girl of his dreams when he meets a very seductive Satan. The catch: his soul. Some of his wishes include being a 7 foot basketball star, a wealthy, powerful man, and a sensitive caring guy. But, as could be expected, the Devil puts her own little twist on each of his fantasies.
