A collection of spirited youths were exploring an abandoned FedEx Kinko’s in Rancho Santa Margarita when the earth began to shake and a 4 foot wide, 3 foot tall black rock rose from the floor. One of the more adventurous kids put her hand on top of it and, after a moment, proclaimed her desire to study economics. The others touched the stone after this and began sharing their own revelations: “I’ve got to go home, my cat is sick,” “my perfect hat size is actually 7.5,” “I’m allergic to gluten,” etc.

Word quickly spread through Rancho Santa Margarita and the surrounding areas, and then eventually throughout the world. Pilgrims flocked to the stone to understand themselves and those around them with greater clarity. At some point, it became widely understood that the stone’s name was Jessica.

Jessica rarely answers direct questions, but rather provides unexpected and unprompted insights after simply placing a hand on her surface. Visitor Stephen McNeil from Petaluma, California once asked aloud if she knew where Ray Romano is, to which Jessica replied he was right behind the visitor. They turned around to see a 4-year-old tourist, eating cotton candy and wearing a “See Something Ray Something” t-shirt with Ray Romano’s face on it. This implies Jessica has a sense of humor.

However, that same child asked aloud, “What time is it for Grandpa in Galveston?” before placing her hand on the stone. The child turned around and said “4:28pm.”