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 #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 #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.
Object #49276
This artifact, discovered in a bustling modern metropolis, takes the form of an alarm clock crafted from titanium. Its sleek design incorporates intricate circuitry, blending advanced technology with ancient symbolism. The clock possesses a unique power—the manipulation of time. By activating its controls, it enables the observer to access glimpses of both past and future events. However, the delicate nature of temporal intervention necessitates caution to prevent unintended consequences.
The current status of this artifact remains unknown, eluding official records and changing hands discreetly. Its precise location is currently untraceable. Due to the potential risks associated with uncontrolled temporal manipulation, the object is classified as a medium-level threat. Specialists in temporal anomalies diligently seek to locate and secure the artifact, ensuring it is subject to thorough study and protected from potential misuse.
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.
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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