Cracked mugs are like low‑light data points—each chip a clue, each sip a small confession. Look close, and you'll see where the break runs, maybe a ripple from a spill, maybe a tiny indent where someone brushed their finger. If you’re patient, you can trace the damage back to a careless hand or a careless night. It’s a quiet puzzle, but if you’re ready to read the shadows, it’s got a story waiting to be told.