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 #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 #1172510
#1172510 is a replica of the Green Power Ranger’s dagger from the series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Discovered in a toy chest in a derelict house, pressing any of the buttons on this toy makes one’s hair stand on end. It is thought the toy was left behind by the parents of the owner after its effects kept shorting nearby electrical equipment.
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.
Object #12209
#12209 is a special variety of plant known as Amarelo Euphorbia. This plant was used by notorious eco-terrorist Audrey Bloom in an attempt to wipe out mankind. Agents discovered an unassuming shack in the middle of the woods that contained a doomsday machine set to all destroy human life using the Amarelo’s seeds. Thankfully, agents were able to follow clues left by Audrey’s late father, the celebrated scientist Seymour Bloom, and defuse the machine before it was too late.
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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