From publisher blurb:
All that Glitters is not Treasure
In Everyday Wonders, you’ll find 200 unassuming items—beat-up, ordinary, well-worn tools of daily life—that never let you down. These aren’t magic relics or alien artifacts. They’re the coffee mug that makes every brew taste right, the flashlight that always works, the jacket that’s always just warm enough. Some are more useful than others, but all of them would be considered One of the Universe’s Great Mysteries in everyday conversation. The kind of gear every character should be lucky enough to have.
Perfect for urban fantasy, modern horror, or grounded science fiction, Everyday Wonders offers GMs and Heroes a trove of quietly exceptional gear—items that never draw attention but never let you down. Whether you’re building a character, filling out a glovebox, or adding life to a room, this collection reminds you that the most dependable tools are often the ones no one notices.
Examples
Scuffed Army Surplus Boots: Always dry inside, no matter the terrain or weather.
Ratty Couch: Anyone who naps on it wakes up refreshed, no matter how bad their day was.
Plastic Dog Bowl: Never slides, never tips, never gets gross.
Secondhand Kitchen Timer: You hear it ring no matter where you are in the house.
Old Desk Calendar: You never miss an appointment written on it, even in pencil.
Windbreaker Poncho: Looks ridiculous but always keeps you dry—even in sideways rain.
Outdated Cell Phone: Can always get a signal. Not a smartphone.
Old Workbench Clamp: Rusty but strong—never slips, never squeaks, always holds firm.
Old Bike: Can't go fast, but it never gets a flat and never gets stolen.
Plastic Cable Tie Dispenser: Zip ties feed perfectly every time, never stick or snap.