The Small Things That Stay With You

The coolest thing I’ve ever kept wasn’t rare, valuable, or even particularly useful. It was a small item I stumbled across while exploring a game world during a rough patch in real life.

It didn’t boost stats, unlock anything, or change the story. But it made me pause. For a moment, it reminded me that even in the middle of chaos—virtual or otherwise—you can still stumble across something that gives you a bit of breathing room.

Most items get scrapped or sold the minute storage gets tight. This one didn’t. It stayed in my inventory far longer than it needed to, not because I had a plan for it, but because it marked the moment I felt just a little more grounded.

Sometimes the coolest things you keep aren’t the rare finds. They’re the ones that found you at the right time.