about this book

MacGuffin Stories gathers 18 short stories and illustrations that uncover the secret lives of ordinary things. From collapsed airbeds and clogged sinks to unsettling windows and whispering trees, each piece invites readers to see the world askew through the quiet drama and strangeness of the objects that surround us. Originally published in MacGuffin Magazine since 2015 under the motto The Life of Things, these stories transform the familiar into something charged, revealing the memories, tensions, and unexpected significance carried by overlooked items. A small book that celebrates the beauty and grandeur hidden in everyday life.

This book was selected by Tique for Objects & Sounds.