And All the Earth a Grave

A malfunction in a coffin manufacturer's bookkeeping system leads to an absurdly inflated budget for advertising, sparking an outrageous marketing campaign that promotes coffins as the must-have gift for the holiday season. This unexpected surge in demand transforms the coffin into a status symbol, causing chaos in the economy as retailers scramble to meet the overwhelming interest. The narrative satirizes consumer culture and the absurdity of marketing, illustrating how a simple error can lead to a societal frenzy over an unconventional product. As coffins become ubiquitous, the story explores themes of mortality, materialism, and the bizarre intersections of life and death.