unusual businesses and establishments
businesses in unusual are primarily located in downtown but there are a few spread out in the suburban areas as well as on the outskirts of the forest. if you wish to claim a business for your character you may do so but bear in mind you may be asked to contribute heavily to plot at some point! if you wish for your character to work at a business that is claimed by another member we ask that you work with that member as there may be limited staff or specific ideas that character has for the staff. if your character owns one of the local businesses we encourage you to work with incoming and current members looking for employment. no character can claim public entities such as the unusual hospital, city hall, schools, fire department, library, etc. these are all owned by the town. you may freely claim a position within those establishments, however.
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businesses

πŸ“ graymire fire department
firefighters are the fire department are mostly volunteers. they not only fight fires but they're called out often to help with hauntings even though most aren't equipped to help. they spend more time rescuing people (not cats) from trees in unusual forest who swear ghosts put them there. there is one fire department in each precinct for safety.

unusual public library
located in one of the oldest buildings downton. it closes before dark because, while it's ghost-free in the daytime, odd things occur overnight. four high school students in the 70s disappeared after attempting a sleepover there on a dare, and now no one is permitted on site after the sun goes down.

helsing oddities
helsing oddities is home to unusual's oldest and finest antiques shop, littered with many items that will intrigue the imagination. the items are pricey but they are rare, unique and all riddled with history and intrigue.

πŸ“lake unusual
lake unusual is around 2,000 acres wide which is just enough to swim in and camp around. there are designated areas for beach parties, swimming, fishing and other events. lakeside homes are the most expensive real estate in unusual and are coveted by tourists looking to get away for a long weekend.

pizza palace
pizzeria from the 1980s that never updated its massive arcade or creepy animatronics. the prize booth is pretty solid though. weekends are normally booked up with birthday parties.


redrum cinema + drive-in
redrum cinema is a historic theater housing 14 screens for cinema, two stages for performing-arts events & community activities. the drive-in is only open from may 1st - november 10th.

sacred grounds
while unusual does have chain store locations, the real java gem in unusual is sacred grounds. the locally owned business focuses on keeping unusual caffeinated and filled with tasty and freshly made daily pastries, bagels and donuts.

the shop-n-drop
part grocery store, part thrift store, full efficiency. locally owned since the 1960s, the company remains focused on community outreach and providing an important service to those in need. residents are encouraged to donate clothing, appliances, toys and more... haunted, or not!

unusual fm
this local radio station plays local music, has local talk shows: advice segments, confessionals and segments that allow callers to call in and raise grievances with town officials anonymously. they also take song requests. this station is publicly funded through fundraisers and is often played in local businesses.

wicks
local covens consisting of witches and warlocks in unusual call wicks home. it has every supply and ingredient anyone dabbling in magic couple possibly need and is miraculously bigger on the inside. need a rare item? the shop's witchy experts can find and order it special just for you.