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 #21050
#21050 is a thermos from the 1970s. Any liquid sealed in the thermos will keep its temperature, no matter how long it is stored in the thermos. Longest experiment was conducted with a chai latte at 70°C for 38 weeks.
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 #379178
It appears that object #379178 can only be controlled by children under the age of 12. A Gumby figurine of unknown origin, this object provides the holder with the ability to transmogrify organic matter into inanimate objects. The first recorded victim was Ronald Edgar (the father of Thomas Edgar – item holder in 1978). Mr. Edgar was turned into a small orange clay horse.
Object #78423
Made of weathered leather, this ball carries the marks of numerous matches and has the unique ability to channel the energy and passion of past players. In motion, it emits a subtle aura that connects those who touch it to the agility, precision, and camaraderie of the game. Within the small community in which it was discovered, this artifact has become a cherished symbol of soccer’s cultural significance.
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
Need to get some practice cracking codes and solving ciphers before you take on a real case? Try out some of these brainteasers.
