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Vol. I · No. 1 Late Edition Thursday, August 6, 2026 Price: One Thin Dime

In Memoriam

Prudence Muddlecombe

Finally got the last word.

Borna unremarkable day in 1933, probably
Died1981, rather abruptly
Causefell into a plot hole while rewatching a beloved sitcom
Survived byA houseplant named after a minor deity

In a turn of events nobody saw coming, least of all them, Prudence Muddlecombe, aged 48. Their proudest achievement was a personal record of 14 unread emails, which stood for a decade. They are survived by a loyal cat who never once respected them.

Guestbook — Letters to the Departed

  1. 1. Sharon M. writes:

    “I'll never forget the time they microwaved fish at the office. Never.”

  2. 2. Doreen W. writes:

    “Thoughts and prayers, and also please return my lawnmower.”

  3. 3. Carol K. writes:

    “They owed me twenty bucks. I guess we're even now.”

  4. 4. Carol R. writes:

    “Thoughts and prayers, and also please return my lawnmower.”

  5. 5. Trevor B. writes:

    “Flying in from out of state just for the buffet. RIP.”

  6. 6. Rusty Z. writes:

    “Still can't believe they left before finishing the story. Typical.”

  7. 7. Kathy T. writes:

    “They said they'd never leave the group chat. Well, technically, they didn't.”

  8. 8. Helen D. writes:

    “I still owe them for that bet. Consider it a wash.”

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