Frank, a broke writer craving success; Isha, a woman desperately seeking a passionate endeavor; and their friend Jem, a thirty-something in pursuit of identity; as they navigate the day-to-day problems and try to find meaning in life.

Sadsack, the first installment of Things to Do in Hayward...When You're Dead finds Frank and Isha discussing art, arguing over pizza toppings, and trying to help Jem figure out this thing, this vast joke we call life all without leaving the confines of their illegally converted garage apartment.—Frank B. Chavez III