In 1945 random everyday objects across the globe begun to behave in strange and extraordinary ways.
No one knows exactly how, or where the objects abilities come from. Our scientists theorise the strange and unpredicatble abilities are connected to our advancement into the nuclear age. The science, for now, is beyond our understanding and the best we can do is contain the objects to prevent them from causing harm or ending up in dangerous hands.
Urban Mysteries Co, an exploration and trading company, came into posession of an object in 1945 which could locate other empowered objects. Since then Urban Mysteries Co have tasked themselves with responsibility to identify and contain the objects.
The abilities of a particular object are often unpredictable, in some cases they are benign such as the ball point pen that never runs out of ink, others can be practical, fantastical or simply dangerous. There appears to be no way to predict how an individual object will behave without trial and error.
Mysterious objects
Strange and mysterious objects are at the heart of Urban Mysteries Co cases. Check our archive of objects that have been discovered so far.
Object #00012
Found on the beaches of Florida in 1948 the sexton has the ability to locate other objects with abilities. The sexton was used by UMCO for some years upon its discovery. After the continued study, it was identified the sexton exhibits high levels of neutron radiation, specifically affecting the soft tissues of the eyes. The sexton has been prohibited from use since 1954.
Object #00185
Sgt. Michael Rogers reported his wife missing in 1962, after weeks of searching there was no sign of Mrs. Rogers. Late one night while waiting for the operator to pick up his phone call, Sgt Rogers reported hearing the voice of his wife repeating random words on the line. Investigators have been unable to determine how Mrs. Rogers disappeared but it appears as though she has become connected to the phone.
Object #01813
Taken by a mother to a local hospital in 2003, the jellybeans contained within this machine cause unexpected abilities within a person who consumes them. After eating a blue jellybean, the mother’s young child was reported to be able to float, approximately 3 inches from the ground for a period of 4 hours. Experimentation has been unable to identify the abilities of the jellybeans without being consumed by a human. The potential risks have been deemed too high for human experimentation.
Object #56789
This artifact, discovered during the digital revolution of the 2000s in North America, takes the form of an unassuming DVD. Its surface bears the faded markings of a once-popular film or television show. However, what sets this particular DVD apart is its extraordinary power. When played in a compatible device, it grants viewers glimpses into alternate realities or parallel dimensions. Each viewing session offers an unpredictable and enigmatic experience, providing windows into worlds both familiar and profoundly different.
Since its containment in 2005, this artifact has been meticulously safeguarded. Stored within a specialized unit designed to minimize electromagnetic interference, the DVD’s potential effects are controlled and regulated. While it poses minimal inherent danger, strict measures are in place to prevent misuse or accidental dissemination. Close monitoring and ongoing research are essential to unlocking the mysteries hidden within this unassuming digital medium.
Open cases
There is no rest for the wicked, and we always have open cases ready for investigation. Below are the cases we are able to release publicly. Though they haven’t yet been solved, we heavily suspect strange or anomalous objects may be at the heart of them.
Agent training
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