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Character: Riley the Black Cat

No one knows what Riley’s job is, only that things change after he appears. Silent, strategic, and eerily respected, Riley is tolerated by Donna and feared by everyone else. He dismantles office hierarchies using only posture and paperclips, then vanishes—leaving behind unsettlingly accurate reports and the faint scent of existential dread.


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About Donna Lake

The Donna Lake Comic Strip follows a quietly fierce department head trying to lead with dignity, despite corporate curveballs, chaos-prone staff, and a workplace that keeps getting weirder. It’s a sharp, heartfelt office comedy with a surreal streak and a deep respect for the ones who hold it all together.
  • Swag

    October 22, 2025

  • Candle Parties

    October 15, 2025

  • Mandatory Mindfulness

    October 8, 2025

  • Poured Out

    October 1, 2025

  • Potential

    September 24, 2025

  • Scents and Sensibilities

    September 17, 2025

  • Bonsai Rescue

    September 10, 2025

  • Zen Activated

    September 6, 2025

  • The Grant Reveal

    August 27, 2025

  • The Winner is Chosen

    August 20, 2025

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