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 #20471
One day, this meagre 1st generation iPhone began receiving text messages containing strange and cryptic fortunes. Some of these messages seem to hint at an otherworldly presence. After being deemed relatively low danger, access to the phone’s fortunes has been made available to the public, here.
Object #46217
This meticulously crafted lute possessed an extraordinary capability to manipulate natural elements through its melodious vibrations. Skilled manipulation of the lute’s strings by a musician enabled precise control over specific natural forces. Strumming a particular note would invoke gusts of wind, while plucking another would induce seismic tremors in the earth. However, the utilization of these elemental powers exacted a significant toll on the musician’s physical and mental faculties. Extended periods of manipulation resulted in severe exhaustion and potential physiological and psychological disturbances. In view of the hazardous repercussions and the imperative of upholding the equilibrium of the natural order, the decision was made to irreversibly neutralize the lute.
Object #00015
Identified by a Colonel responsible for clean-up at the Trinity nuclear testing site, the pistol was found in the sand at the centre of the test location. Atomic testing has been unable to identify the materials the pistol is comprised of. The structure of the atoms within cells is unlike anything found within our known universe. The pistol is non-functioning, believed that it is unable to react within the laws of our physics.
Object #00492
The hourglass was recovered from the desk of Vernon Lamberg, a wall street investor in 1987. The hourglass exhibits pressure on financial markets. Turning the sands generates a level of luck for the holder, increasing fortunes or creating losses. A turn of the hourglass in 1987 resulted in the worst stock market crash in history. Upon his death, Lamberg informed his wife of the hourglass and it was secured by UMCO.
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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