Maci is an odd little goth girl living in the quaint town of Whimsyville, where every building is pastel-colored, and every person is overly cheerful. Her best friend is Roland, an oversized, grumpy dog who loves nothing more than good food and sleeping.

After a few failed attempts to adopt the sunny disposition of those around her and fit in, Maci finds herself at the town's square where the event of the year is announced: Hero of Whimsyville. A brilliant idea pops into her mind that she believes is the key to being finally accepted. What if Roland joins the contest and wins?

What follows is an adventure-and a bit of fun misadventure-that will bring Maci so much more than what she initially hoped.