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SCP-3617 | safe | Item #: SCP-3617 Special Containment Procedures: MTF-Phi-Eolh ("Provident Trawlers") are currently tasked with locating and amnesticising SCP-3617-1 instances (or remanding them to Foundation custody if initial SCP-3617 expulsion has not yet occured), and suppressing public knowledge of SCP-3617. Research into a method of terminating bonded or developing SCP-3617 instances is currently a low-level priority. As SCP-3617 infection is relatively benign once initial infection passes, no continual monitoring of affected subjects is required. Ethics Committee involvement is expected to be minimal, as is normal for such anomalies. Description: SCP-3617 are small, semi-insectoid creatures composed from various types of human body tissue. Instances usually range in length from 2 cm to 14 metres (in the case of instances composed of nerve fibres, blood vessels, or intestinal tract), with an average weight of around 0.1 kilograms. SCP-3617 may contain partially developed tissue structures or miniature versions of functional organs, but these have universally appeared dormant or otherwise unnecessary to the organism's survival — how SCP-3617 are able to survive without any working internal organ system or systems is currently unknown. SCP-3617 are parasitic in nature, and can survive between three and seven days outside a host body. When deprived of a host, instances will become increasingly violent, but have been unable to cause major harm due to their diminutive size and lack of significant speed or strength. If allowed access to a host subject (humans appear highly preferable, but many other primates will give similar results), SCP-3617 will attach themselves to any exposed skin, and begin to fuse with the host's body. From this point onward, the host subject will be considered an instance of SCP-3617-1. Once attached, an abnormal hormone will be released into the subject's system, causing rapid shrinkage of major organs, and the development of tumorous growths in the resulting space. While such a change would normally be fatal, no subjects have yet been observed to expire during this process. Tissue not directly connected to these tumours will often experience premature decay and early-onset necrosis — this poses no long-lasting harm and is considered normal. The growths produced within SCP-3617-1 instances will act as a basis for the formation of new SCP-3617 instances, which will usually be expelled via natural or artificial orifices three to six weeks after development. This process has been non-fatal (presumably as a secondary 'life-prolonging' effect of SCP-3617) in 100% of cases. Following the expulsion of SCP-3617 instances, any exit wounds will heal, organs will return to normal, necrotic tissue will revert to a normal form and no further biological abnormalities will be observed. Addendum.1: The following is a highly abridged list of the patient records of SCP-3617-1 instances: ► Show Patient Record 3617-023 ◄ Hide Patient Record 3617-023 Patient #: P-3617-023 Patient Name: Violet Whittaker Time in Foundation custody: 3 weeks, 12/06/2002 to 03/07/2002 Nature of Infection: Patient was infected by SCP-3617 some two weeks before apprehension, complaining of chest pains and near-constant nausea. Patient claimed to be able to feel the movement of SCP-3617 instances within her system; whether this was a genuine sensation or merely psychosomatic is unconfirmed. After fifteen days in the Site-54 civilian infirmary, two SCP-3617 were expelled from the patient — one from the mouth, and one from an opening in the right armpit. Instances (designated SCP-3617-023-1 and -2 respectively) were hexapedal, ~3 cm in length, and consisted of muscular tissue lined with hair and bands of cartilage, with a number of capillary networks crossing the organism's underside. Additional Details: Instances were terminated according to containment procedures following a reversion of symptoms and the patient's return to normal. After a comprehensive medical check revealed no abnormalities, the patient was amnesticised and released back into the civilian population. ► Show Patient Record 3617-059 ◄ Hide Patient Record 3617-059 Patient #: P-3617-059 Patient Name: █████ █████████, formerly D-003240. Time in Foundation custody: 20/04/1998 to 01/01/2009 Nature of Infection: Patient began to develop symptoms of SCP-3617 infection after volunteering for extended high-risk janitorial duties in the Site-54 infirmary as part of the Foundation's experimental Eurydice Programme. 42 days after initial reports, numerous (>200) SCP-3617 instances began to be expelled from every orifice. Instances appeared to consist of individual, quadrupedal teeth, with mucus-producing tissue on the rear surface (the 'root' of the tooth). Staff were understandably unable to terminate all instances, and the Site was quarantined for 15 days following the event. Additional Details: All physiological and psychological qualities returned to normal within 3 days. The patient was deemed to have fulfilled the requirements of the Eurydice Programme, and was released into the civilian population after heavy amnesticisation and memory-realignment. ► Show Patient Record 3617-138 ◄ Hide Patient Record 3617-138 Patient #: P-3617-059 Patient Name: Nicholas Peters Time in Foundation custody: Four days, 14/11/2012 to 18/11/2012 Nature of Infection: Patient had recovered from SCP-3617 infection prior to apprehension, and so detailed reports are unavailable. Eyewitnesses report a single SCP-3617 instance emerged from the subject's abdomen, several metres in length, covered with raised areas of ocular tissue and irregularly spaced teeth. The instance apparently possessed numerous legs, similar in appearance to the skeletal structure of human fingers. Additional Details: An interview was conducted with the subject, in which they described the effects of SCP-3617 infection. An extract from said interview is included below. Researcher Doyle: So, we have reports you were infected prior to our, ah, involvement? P-3617-059: If that's what you want to call it, yes. Researcher Doyle: Can you describe the sensations you experience while under the effects of the creatures? P-3617-059: Sure. It wasn't pleasant. I felt sick pretty much all the time, and near the end of it I had trouble breathing. Researcher Doyle: I see. P-3617-059: The worst part, I think, was feeling it inside me. I'm not one to jump at every little twinge, but it wasn't nice. I could feel it sort of rubbing up against my ribs whenever I moved my chest. Subject gestures with their right hand. Sort of around there. Researcher Doyle: Alright, that'll do for now. We'll get a full examination and discharge you in a few days time, provided there's not a resurgence of symptoms. How are you feeling now, if I may ask? P-3617-059: Pretty much… normal, I think. Yeah. Nothing special, nothing to complain about. Must be whatever drugs you've got me on1. I don't think I've ever felt this uninteresting. In a good way, of course. Researcher Doyle: Good to know, thank you. Take care, and the nurse will be round shortly. P-3617-059: You too. <End log> Three days following this interview, with no signs of any further anomalous activity, P-3617-059 was amnesticised and released back into the civilian population. Addendum.2: Incident 3617-BASKING: On 03/12/2019, Patient 3617-354 (Mr. Johan Auerbach) was undergoing amnestic treatment following an SCP-3617 infection when a partially assembled Conceptual Restabiliser malfunctioned. The following document is a notice issued by Site Director Tarrow shortly thereafter. From: Site Director Imogen Tarrow To: Site-54 Personnel, Metaphysical Department personnel, General Archive personnel, O5-1, O5-2, and [11] more… Subject: Incident-3617-BASKING, and the events therein As many of you are no-doubt aware, Site-54 acts as one of the Foundation's largest civilian infirmaries, and is therefore considered the central research hub for SCP-3617. Additionally, the east wing of the Site is designated primarily for investigations into metaphysical manipulation — in layman's terms, the application and removal of specific concepts from objects and entities. Until today, it was never expected that the two purposes would intersect — SCP-3617 was, for all intents and purposes, a standard biological anomaly. Today, however, the first test of our Conceptual Restabiliser (intended to revert abnormal changes in abstract qualities) coincided with the treatment of one Johan Auerbach, an instance of SCP-3617-1. We expected a null result from the device; all documented metaphysical anomalies are stored at other sites, far from the range of effect. Full documentation on the event is available from the archives, but the crux of the issue is that an abnormal application of Concept C-000908 (NORMALITY) was detected and reverted. Specifically, with regards to Mr. Auerbach and the SCP-3617 instances within. How SCP-3617's conceptually-manipulative qualities have flown under the radar for so long is concerning, and most likely to do with the nature of 'normality' as we define it, and the general consideration of metaphysics as an esoteric study even by our warped standards. We're currently performing the same reversion on the concept of SCP-3617 as a whole, so we should be able to sort the issue out within a few days, providing everything goes smoothly. Following the incident, it was revealed that the Mr. Auerbach had not, in fact, recovered from infection, and in actuality contained several dozen more SCP-3617 instances, of various sizes and compositions. Large quantities of necrotic flesh were reported on the face, lower torso, and extremities, and the patient appeared to be in great distress and pain, repeatedly asking for assistance and questioning the lack of response from surrounding personnel. Following an impromptu decision by Ethics Committee staff, and the patient's own request, Mr. Auerbach was terminated, and SCP-3617 was upgraded to Keter class. Containment procedures will be updated accordingly, referring to the need to terminate all previously suspected SCP-3617 instances, and the presently unknown (possibly global) reach of infection. Addendum.3: Update (04/12/2019): The Conceptual Restabiliser responsible for the triggering of Incident-3617-BASKING malfunctioned due to design imperfections, and several involved personnel underwent variable construct emesis and expired. The proposed changes to SCP-3617's object class and containment procedures have been denied, due to a lack of evidence for the cited effects and the disbelief of all persons involved that such events ever actually occurred. All staff questioned about the incident report 01/12/2019 as a normal work-day. Investigations were made into the contents of the Site-54 morgue, revealing entirely normal contents. No abnormalities were detected in Mr. Auerbach's remains, and all changes in physiology were deemed normal for SCP-3617-1 instances. Their corpse has since been amnesticised and released back into the civilian population. Footnotes 1. It is worth noting that the patient was not, nor has ever been, on any kind of Foundation-administered medication other than standard painkillers. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3617" by MaliceAforethought, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3617. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3618 | safe | Item #: SCP-3618 Special Containment Procedures: Due to its stationary nature, SCP-3618 is contained on site. Provisional Site-67 has been constructed in close proximity to the anomaly and imitates a military base. All civilians attempting to access the restricted area are to be administered Class-A amnestics. Foundation personnel are not to remain within SCP-3618 between 23:00-01:00. A permanent research team specializing in sociology and economics has been stationed on Provisional Site-67 in order to study the effects of the anomaly. Description: SCP-3618 is a town located in ████ County. The road signs read Janowsky-White Model, but no records of such a settlement exist prior to its discovery by the Foundation. The town's area varies depending on the iteration, but it has been observed to fluctuate between 112 km2 and 67 km2. The layout of the town as well as the architecture also changes, to the point that SCP-3618 has no defined characteristics and is unrecognizable between its separate iterations, except for the location and presence of SCP-3618-1. Inhabitants of SCP-3618 are non-anomalous while inside the affected area, but are unwilling to leave SCP-3618. If forced to leave the town premises the instance will rapidly decay until no physical matter remains. The same process takes place when any object is removed from SCP-3618. SCP-3618-1 is a small shed located on the outskirts of SCP-3618. The exact position of the building changes depending on the current iteration, but it is always present. The most important object within SCP-3618-1 is a control board, like that present in 20th century voltmeters. Knobs and switches number 1583 and are each labeled with a socio-economic variable. Examples of labels include: • Unemployment rate (set to auto to allow for this variable to naturally adjust), • Marginal propensity to consume - entertainment, • Marginal propensity to import - entertainment, • Infant mortality rate, • Wealth distribution (in development), • Human reasonability rating (in development - Homo Economicus is finished, but Homo Sapiens still needs work), • Real GDP growth rate, • Human spirit rating (avoid setting to "dystopia", equivalent to real-life around 50%), • Inflation rate, • Greed, • Same-sex marriage acceptance rating (in development - full effects on price discrimination not yet modelled). Position of the switches controls the behavior of SCP-3618 inhabitants as well as the political and economic systems of the town. At 0:00 local time a transformation event takes place. SCP-3618 and all objects and individuals including those not consituting part of SCP-3618 present within it will start to rapidly decay. This process lasts about 10 minutes. Next, a large number of cylinders composed of unidentified1 grey matter, varying in radius and height2 will emerge from the ground, before separating into smaller objects that begin to take shape of buildings, roads and vehicles. The process is complete within 5 minutes. All human instances are believed to be formed within the buildings from which they begin to emerge after the transformation event is complete. After the transformation event concludes, SCP-3618 will change its properties according to the settings present in SCP-3618-1. All time-measuring equipment will reset, indicating the present date as 20th of July 1987. The current on-site research team is tasked with determining the possible applications of the anomaly for real-world economies. Testing has proven difficult, especially due to the amount of time necessary to obtain the necessary settings for every test. Inside of SCP-3618-1 multiple hand-written notes and diaries were found. Those describe the work of Dr. George Janowsky, who is believed to be the creator of SCP-3618. Notes also include settings that according to the author best represent existing and theoretical economic systems. Those include "Rothbard libertarianism", "communist utopia", “Stalinism”, "anarcho-primitivism", "anarcho-capitalism", "crony capitalism", "crypto-currency based imitation of Sweden ", “free-market utopia” etc. Multiple other items of everyday use, such as coffee cups, pencils and notebooks were located.3 Addendum 3618-A: Test logs + View document - Access granted Test A1 - ██-██-████ SCP-3618-1 Configuration: "anarcho-capitalism" Human spirit setting: 80% Observations: little deviation from the previous size was observed. Mostly even income distribution occurred with multiple quick changes to one's financial status. The hiring was found to be mostly based on skill and hard-working individuals held important positions. High turnover of workers was observed, but relatively low amounts of unemployment. Large amount of public goods present in private hands, managed effectively and provided at low prices. High levels of industrialization, significant negative effect on environment. Test A2 - ██-██-████ SCP-3618-1 Configuration: "anarcho-capitalism" Human spirit setting: 20% Observations: SCP-3618 drastically increased in size, reaching a total area of 95 km2. Most of the population were low-income earners living in poor conditions. Majority of the buildings were low-quality single houses and some large buildings providing similar low-income dwelling. Great amounts of factories were present. Low numbers of educational facilities observed. Exploration team has reported that multiple monopolistic companies led to heavy price increases. Roads and public goods and services were in various state of disrepair, except for a few profitable areas, accessible only after paying expensive fees. Multiple crimes and self-defense homicides were observed. Many well-off citizens were able to afford military-grade weaponry, including air vehicles located on private airfields. During one of the exploration attempts Foundation managed to infiltrate lower levels of one of the rich inhabitant’s mansion. Inside the agents found [DATA REDACTED]. Agents ██████ and ███ were administered amnestics at their own request. Test B1 - ██-██-████ SCP-3618-1 Configuration: "communism" Human spirit setting: 80% Observations: SCP-3618 took form of multiple largely self-sufficient districts, each offering different living conditions. Some were composed of large apartment buildings, while others included multiple single houses. Democratically governed companies were the primary means of employment and were largely effective at providing the necessary goods and services. Effective distribution of wealth observed contrary to test B1. Low amounts of crime but very well-developed police system present and sizeable prison population of dissenters present. Few black-market organizations present, of note was the use of sugar-based products as a currency. Test B2 - ██-██-████ SCP-3618-1 Configuration: "communism" Human spirit setting: 20% Observations: SCP-3618 took form of a small and concentrated settlement, mostly composed of large, uniform apartment buildings. Over 95% of the population composed the working class, living in conditions equivalent to the present day poverty line. Large amounts of resources wasted as a result of productive inefficiency. Economy controlled by the centralized town-management. Most decisions taken by the town management were arbitrary and based on short-run gains. Product prices were similarly mismanaged, separated from the demand and efficiency in producing the individual good. Heavily developed police and strict legislation. Very well-developed black market present and wide-spread corruption among all levels of society. Foundation agents were successful in bribing a law enforcement officer with a cake. Test C1 - ██-██-████ SCP-3618-1 Configuration: "crypto-currency based imitation of Sweden" Human spirit setting: 80% Observations: SCP-3618 was composed of well-planned and designed living, commercial and industrial areas. Ease of opening new business combined with generous benefits for the impoverished citizens and independent currency allowed for rapid economic growth. High worker turnover rates present but unemployment remained low due to numerous training and educational programs. Of note were the long queues resulting from the low transaction speed. Average waiting time for cashing out groceries was found to be 13,7 minutes. Test C2 - ██-██-████ SCP-3618-1 Configuration: "crypto-currency based imitation of Sweden " Human spirit setting: 20% Observations: SCP-3618 was mostly composed of slums-like living areas and few overcrowded government run facilities providing basic necessities. The incredible fluctuations of currency and limited transaction number per second effectively halted any possible economic growth. During the first day of testing three separate recessions greater in size than the Great Depression of 1929 occurred. Many instances of exchange trade observed, with the most popular exchangeable good being metal and ceramic cutlery. Test D1 - ██-██-████ SCP-3618-1 Configuration: "anarcho-primitivism" Human spirit setting: 80% Observations: Multiple separated households present, each inhabited by family group composed of individuals from up to three generations. Each settlement only utilized early farming civilization level technology. No trade between the family groups has been observed, even in case of significant shortages. Necessity shortages were common and many households were deprived of basic resources such as food. Violence was observed to be common as means of acquiring the necessary resources. Test D2 - ██-██-████ SCP-3618-1 Configuration: "anarcho-primitivism" Human spirit setting: 20% Observations: None, SCP-3618 replaced by temperate forest except for SCP-3618-1. Archeological excavation has uncovered multiple human remains in the area. Addendum 3618-B: Excerpts from materials found inside SCP-3618-1 + View document - Access granted Date: 20th of July I finally got it! Ministry of Anomalous Research finally decided to grant me the funding I needed to start building my model. The beginning is so far humble. I got a small patch of land and I began working on the project framework. This little shed will be my operating center. White started preparing the household algorithms. I expect to have be able to run the first rudimentary simulation within two weeks. Can't contain my excitement. This project will revolutionize economics! Date: 33rd of July Construction workers complained that the material delivered is of low quality. The reshaping process is painfully slow as a result. I'm doing what I can! The funds are not as large as I wanted. Some cuts had to be made and I saved up a bit on the security. Model can't be accessed during transformation but its a small price to pay. Unless you get sucked into the inter-dimensional space while inside. Oh well. Date: 42nd of July In the morning we ran the first simulation. Success! The human agents are a bit lacking in the scope of their activities, but it will have to do for now. I am planning to use anomalous substitutes from other Ministry assets, but I will need a better developed system first. Proper supply and demand system is in effect, the marginal propensities are working as intended. Time to focus on the less quantifiable elements of the model. Social factors are mostly White's area, but I will help as much as I can. Date: 1st of August I presented the project to the Ministry representative and she approved a transfer of some human substitutes from some other project! This is a big development. White is upset that so much of his time was wasted on creating the entertainment choice algorithms, but I think it was worth it. It definitely contributed to today's success. I am starting to work on the "human spirit" variable, I want this one out and done as soon as possible. Date: 4th of September Reasonability is hard to quantify. The rates still need some adjusting, as today I saw one agent buy a dinner in an expensive restaurant while he was homeless. On Homo Economicus setting. Needs some tweaking. Work is progressing steadily. Nothing more to add so far. Date: 50th of September First major problem. The funding is running low and we need more ground to properly model the population gain as a result of the increased consumer confidence on the housing market. These short-sighted idiots at the Ministry can't comprehend that the extra land is necessary! How can I explain that modelling that gain allows us to judge the environmental impact and that it is a major part of the sustainable development predictions? Date: 14th of November We had another inspection today. It did not go well. I am afraid they might introduce further cuts to our budget. Workers are complaining and the construction of stimuli models is going slowly. I hope that once we finish this part we will be able to show off the project at some major convention and get the necessary money injection. Date: 39th of November I discussed the matter with White today. We won't make it with the recent cuts. I am afraid that the Ministry will want us to shut down the project. We are not going to give up. White stitched together an algorithm that will drop the whole model in some backwards reality when we will have to deconstruct it. They should not be able to mess it up too much. I trust him, he's good at extra-dimensional transportation but it is a large project and I am afraid of the potential losses. So much work! There is still a chance they will let us continue, but it's slim. I hope for the best and expect the worst. Addendum 3618-C: SCP-3618 proposal – Scranton Reality Anchors + View document - Access granted Date: ██-██-████ Proposal outline: based on the analysis of the notes found within SCP-3618-1 an extradimensional intervention is expected to take place in the indeterminate future. On-site research team suggests securing the area of the anomaly from outside influence utilizing Scranton Reality Anchors. Result: Proposal denied due to budget constraints. Research has been determined to be of low priority. Footnotes 1. Samples rapidly decay when separated from the cylinders 2. The largest observed instance had volume of approximately 640m3 3. The brands that produced most of these items were found to be non-existent. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3618" by kemoT01, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3618. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3619 | euclid | Item #: SCP-3619 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3619 is to be kept in a standard humanoid containment chamber in the low-security wing of Site-17. SCP-3619 is to have an assigned caretaker to assist it in feeding and other self-maintenance. As SCP-3619's anomaly makes it unable to lie down comfortably, in lieu of a bed it has been provided with its choice of cushioned chair. SCP-3619 is to undergo regular physiological and psychiatric therapy sessions to help it acclimate to its anomalous physiology. Additionally, Site-17's medical and psychiatric staff are to be mindful of, and provide treatment for, SCP-3619's mild to moderate depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. SCP-3619 is permitted the standard privileges of supervised socialization with site residents and access to its containment wing's common areas. However, additional care must be taken to ensure it does not cause any harm or damage during its frequent bouts of dizziness. The subject should be made to sit, by force if necessary, during times when its head's rate of rotation exceeds 30 rpm. At these speeds, SCP-3619 is prone to dizziness, nausea, and blackouts. SCP-3619 should also be prevented from attempting to restrain its own head when possible. Description: SCP-3619 is a 22-year-old Caucasian male, originally from Sacramento, California. SCP-3619's head and neck continuously rotate counter-clockwise, at a minimum observed rate of 3 rpm, and a maximum observed rate of approximately 90 rpm. The rate of rotation is roughly proportional to SCP-3619's heart rate and emotional state. This frequently results in positive feedback loops where an agitated emotional state increases the head's rate of rotation, which further deteriorates the subject's emotional state and accelerates the rotation. The inconsistent rate of rotation makes it extremely difficult for SCP-3619 to adapt to its situation. Though it has no trouble swallowing or breathing, getting foods and liquids into its mouth can be challenging. In addition to the obvious threat of injury from falls, SCP-3619 also risks injury if its face is pressed up against a surface, especially when its head is spinning at higher velocities. Aside from symptoms of motion sickness, SCP-3619 claims the constant rotation of its head does not cause it any discomfort. It does, however, claim that attempts to prevent its head from rotating cause it extreme pain, comparable to "what someone would feel if their neck were forced too far in the wrong direction". Despite this reported pain, no actual injury has ever been observed during or after attempts to restrain SCP-3619's head. It should also be noted that, despite the pain SCP-3619 claims it causes, it is common for the subject to attempt to restrain its own head during times of emotional distress. As this is, in fact, counter-productive to reducing its head's rate of rotation, it should be prevented from doing this. X-rays and MRI scans of SCP-3619 have revealed that the internal space between the base of the skull and the thoracic vertebrae is non-euclidean1, severely hampering study into SCP-3619's anatomy. Recovery: SCP-3619 was originally recovered by embedded agents at a Hong Kong police station in April of 2018. SCP-3619 had approached an on-duty police officer while in a state of severe emotional distress, pleading for protection and claiming it had just escaped from human traffickers. Civilian witnesses were minimal, and it does not appear anyone took video footage of SCP-3619 during its brief time in public, as it had made some effort to conceal its anomaly with additional clothing. The initial containment team determined SCP-3619 to be a low-risk humanoid and transported it to Site-17 for long-term containment. Site-17 Entry Interview: Interviewer: Dr. Luna Valdez Interviewee: SCP-3619 <Begin Log> Dr. Valdez: Good afternoon. My name is Doctor Luna Valdez, and I'm here to conduct an intake interview. Did the containment team give you the introduction pamphlet? SCP-3619: They did. Dr. Valdez: Did you read it? SCP-3619: (pauses) Bit difficult, considering. Dr. Valdez: Right. Well, to go over the main points, this place is a long-term care/research facility for individuals with unique abnormalities. I know it can seem scary, being picked up by guys in black armour and transported to who-knows-where, but we make sure all our residents are well cared for. You are still a person, and we will treat you like one. SCP-3619: Is that why the first thing you guys did was replace my name with a number? Dr. Valdez: No one replaced it. You're still Ethan. I'm even allowed to call you Ethan, if that's what you prefer? (SCP-3619 does not respond) Dr. Valdez: I'll call you Ethan. I call most residents by their name. We did a background check on you Ethan, and we know you weren't always like this. Do you want to tell me when your head started spinning constantly, or how you ended up in Hong Kong? SCP-3619: I… I was on spring break in Mexico when I got smashed on tequila and went for a joyride. I was obviously more fucked up than I thought I was, because I totalled the car and broke my neck. I ended up a quadriplegic. My girlfriend was the only person there who knew me well. We were sitting in the hospital, taking about what we were going to do, when she mentioned that her family had some connections to people who might be able to arrange for some kind of 'unsanctioned' methods that might be able to restore my mobility. I thought she was talking about stem cells or CRISPR or some shit, so I agreed. (SCP-3619 groans and attempts to rest its head in its hands, but fails) SCP-3619: She made a phone call and not six hours later a couple of sketchy looking dudes came into the hospital and rolled me into a truck, drove me to some place in the middle of nowhere and put me under. When I woke up I could move and feel my body again, but now my head was spinning and wouldn't stop. I freaked the fuck out and demanded to know what they had done to me. They seemed pretty freaked out too. They started arguing in some Eastern European language, maybe Russian, I don't know. I don't know what they said, but I guess they realized they weren't going to get the rest of their payment from my girlfriend's family, so they decided to recoup their losses another way. Dr. Valdez: Unfortunately, there are a lot of people willing to pay vast sums of money for an anomaly. Did they send you to Hong Kong after that? SCP-3619: I guess so. They injected me with something that put me out like a light, and I woke up somewhere completely different. I was examined by a Chinese doctor and nurse, and then a little guy in an expensive suit came to speak with me. He was Chinese too, but he spoke English with an American accent. He said he was sorry for me, said he was going to get me to a sanctuary, said he was going to find me help. (SCP-3619 becomes distraught, with its head notably accelerating) SCP-3619: He lied. SCP-3619: A few days pass and they dress me up and put me in some kind of a show room. The doors are guarded, and the room is filled with other impossible things. There was a logo on a few things, the letters MC&D with the 'and sign' laid over top of an opened door. I don't know if that means anything though. Anyway, when the elevator opens the guy from before comes in with two other freaks; a clown girl and a man with an upside-down face. At first I thought they were more 'inventory' but instead, he starts showing wares to them like they're buyers. Seemed quite chummy with them, actually. Then they come to me, and I get a real good look at them. I've never seen other freaks before - Dr. Valdez: We prefer the term 'anomalies'. It's more objective. SCP-3619: Well objective doesn't describe my reaction to them! I was freaked out! (SCP-3619 leans back in its chair and closes its eyes until its head slows down) SCP-3619: Okay. I'm fine. The guy with the upside-down face, I had never seen anything like that before. He was Lovecraftian almost, like he's impossible and yet he exists and your brain is going to melt trying to make sense of it. The clown girl though, she was worse. The whole time she had a psychotic smile on her face, her eyes had this fucked up manic gleam to them, and when she got close I could tell she wasn't wearing make-up, that was just how she looked. SCP-3619: Then they started talking about the so-called sanctuary the guy mentioned before: a circus. They wanted to put me in a freak show, full of other freaks like them, where people would come to stare at me. The clown just stared spitballing ideas for what they might do with me: put pinwheels and fidget spinners on my head, use me to power a Rube Goldberg machine, give me ipecac to watch me projectile vomit as my head spun around - (SCP-3619 attempts to hold its head still, screams in pain, and then falls out of its chair) Dr. Valdez: Ethan! Guards, help him up. (The guards hoist SCP-3619 back into its chair, and Dr. Valdez waits for it to calm down before resuming the interview) SCP-3619: Sorry, sorry. Dr. Valdez: It's alright. Please, how did you escape? SCP-3619: After hearing this description of their circus I freaked out and ran for it with no real plan. Before the guards could tackle me I smashed a vase, just to use its fragments as a weapon, and it unleashed dozens of these Persian warrior ghost things who started tearing up the place. I wasn't their priority any more, so I took the elevator to the ground floor and bolted out of the building. You know the rest. I was lucky so many people in Hong Kong speak English. Dr. Valdez: It sounds like you've been through a lot. I know it can't be easy living with an anomaly like that, but we're going to do everything we can to help you adjust to your new condition. SCP-3619: Is that the best I can hope for now? Adjusting to my condition? I want to go home. I want my life back. Can that even happen? Dr. Valdez: It could actually. We treat all anomalies very scientifically, and it's possible that we might be able to find a way to cure you. Also, sometimes anomalies do just neutralize themselves. If and when that happens, you'll be released. SCP-3619: You mean that? You're not just saying that to get me to go along with your whole alien autopsy thing? Dr. Valdez: (smirks) I mean it. If we're able to help you get better, we will. And, incidentally, The more you co-operate with us, the more likely we are to be successful. SCP-3619: (pauses) Alright, if you make this hell stop, I'll do whatever you want. I… thank you. I know this place is like Area 51 or something, but this is the first time since the accident I've actually felt good about something. (SCP-3619's head slows to its minimal rotation ration rate of 3 rpm) <End Log> Footnotes 1. Non-conforming to the laws of normal spacetime. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3619" by DrChandra, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3619. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3620 | safe | SCP-3620 as photographed on initial discovery Item #: SCP-3620 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3620 is to be contained in a medium-sized animal containment cage of internal volume no less than one cubic meter. The cage must be airtight to allow for monitoring of CO2 output. The cage is to be cleaned daily before feeding, with the mass of any droppings or eggs produced measured. The daily amount of feed and water provided must equal the mass output within an allowed variance of 1.5g/day. Description: SCP-3620 is a living entity confirmed by genetic testing1 to be an approximately 5-year-old female domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus). Behavior and vocalizations are consistent with those of a chicken, as are the appearance of all tissue samples taken. SCP-3620 presents visually as a two-dimensional white plane featuring a pictograph and a series of curved lines hypothetized to be language, although they match no previously-encountered alphabet. The size of the plane appears the same relative to the observer's field of view, regardless of distance, and the plane appears parallel to the observer's field of view, regardless of viewing angle. Roughly 1 in 5 observers report mild to moderate headaches after viewing SCP-3620. Testing indicates that SCP-3620 is physically invariant. It weighs 724.33g, regardless of factors that would normally affect mass. Any tissue samples removed from the specimen, such as drawn blood, plucked feathers, and even entire removed body parts, are instantly replaced. Separated mass appears non-anomalous and degrades at a normal rate. Factors indicating age have consistently pointed to SCP-3620 being approximately 5 years old, despite having been in Foundation custody since 1983-07-05. As the amount of material produced and consumed by SCP-3620 do not appear to adhere to the standard laws of conservation of mass, any mass shed naturally or removed during the course of testing must be replaced by an equal mass of food to prevent long-term planetary mass discrepancy. Document 3620-1: Post-recovery interview Show interview Hide interview Interviewed: J███ P█████ Interviewer: Agent S████ Foreword: Interview conducted on 1983-07-05 following recovery of SCP-3620 under protocol "ORNOT". Agent S████ posing as an agent of the Ripley Entertainment Inc. <Begin Log> Agent S████: So tell us about how you came to acquire this… animal. Mr. P█████: I mean, I'm pretty sure she was a normal chicken. I counted 'em after and, with this weird one, there weren't none missing. So I guess I acquired her in the normal way chickens get made, if you understand my meaning. Then something got her all weird like this. Agent S████: Can you describe what happened exactly? Mr. P█████: Well, I didn't see it happen or nothing. A loud noise woke me up, like… like a thunderclap mixed with an orchestra going through a wheat thresher. I thought I'd dreamt it at first, you know how it is when you just woke up, but when I went outside I figured it was connected with this thing. Looked enormous when I saw it at first, but it shrank when I walked closer or something. Like not exactly that, but like it always looks the same size, no matter how far away from it you are? But when I got close, it was just down there walking around and clucking like nothing was out of the ordinary. Other birds seemed a bit wary of it, though. Agent S████: Have you told anyone else about this? Mr. P█████: Naw, pretty much called you Believe It Or Not guys first thing. I 'spect you pay pretty well for weird shit like this, so I didn't want anyone else taking pictures or whatever. Agent S████: Well, this certainly is an exciting item. Come along with me and I'll take you over to our purchasing department and we'll work out a good price for this girl. Mr. P█████: Sounds good! <End Log> Closing Statement: Mr. P█████ was administered class C amnestics, paid $10 for the loss of one chicken, and returned to his farm. Document 3620-2: Suicide note of Dr. F████████ Show note Hide note None of it matters. You understand what 3620 is, right? It's not a chicken, it's a fucking bug. It's an [sic] glitch. An error message. She's a 404-not-found that shits out eggs. So what does that make the rest of us? Software, running on some higher-order computer somewhere. We're just a simulation. None of it fucking matters. Control alt delete. —Dan Document 3620-3: Interview with Dr. Charlene M████ following death of Dr. Daniel F████████ Show interview Hide interview Interviewed: Dr. Charlene M████, lead researcher, SCP-3620 Interviewer: Agent R███████, internal review committee Foreword: On 20██-04-12, junior researcher Dr. Daniel F████████ was found dead in his office of apparent suicide. Autopsy revealed a massive overdose of injected paralytics. A classification-review investigation was launched to determine whether or not the suicide would indicate a cause to change the "Safe" classification of SCP-3620. <Begin Log> Interviewer: Can you tell us about Mr. F████████? Dr. M████: Well, I can tell you he'd get pissed off at you calling him "mister" instead of "doctor". Interviewer: My apologies. Dr. F████████. Dr. M████: No problem. He was pretty new to the team — pretty fresh out of grad school, in fact — and this was his first assignment here. We were working on seeing if Spongy could- Interviewer: (interrupting) I'm sorry, "Spongy?" Dr. M████: Oh. Yeah, it's kind of a nickname we gave SCP-3620. Spongy. Short for 'Data Expunged'. I know we're supposed to stay detached, but it's hard when you work with one of the animate ones for years, and frankly, 'SCP-3620' is a bit of a mouthful. Interviewer: I see. Please continue. Dr. M████: We were working on seeing if SCP-3620 could be used as a food source. She's basically a chicken, and so when you pull off a wing or a leg or cut off a chunk of breast or whatever, it's made of regular old chicken meat, and a new part pops right back no matter how much we chop off. But we have to keep things balanced. "Wanted Buffalo wings so much the extra mass threw off Earth's orbit" would be one of the more embarrassing XKs to cause, you know? Interviewer: Right. Dr. M████: So Dan was helping me out with making a denser feed and measuring how much we could get her to eat in a day, and I saw him just stop and get this far-away look in his eyes. Then he said he had to go to his office. That was the last I saw of him. The last anyone saw of him, I guess. Interviewer: Could the feeding protocol have triggered an effect? Dr. M████: Unlikely. After it happened, we brought in a few D-class to try and recreate it, and none of them had a problem. Interviewer: So in your professional opinion, do you believe that Dr. F████████'s suicide was due to an anomalous effect created by SCP-3620? Dr. M████: I do not. At least, not like a memetic or telepathic effect. I've personally been studying this for three years now, it's been in custody since the 80s, and this is the first time anything like this has happened. You tend to become a bit numb to the weirdness around here, but someone as new as Dan… We think of the Euclids and the Keters as the scary ones, so we forget that even quote-unquote-safe skips can destroy someone's whole worldview, you know? <End Log> Note: Reclassification committee voted to retain current "Safe" classification of SCP-3620. Footnotes 1. >99.9% certainty ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3620" by Allan Crain, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3620. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: scp-3620.jpg Author: Allan Crain License: CC BY-SA 3.0 Source Link: SCP Foundation Wiki |
SCP-3621 | keter | WARNING: Unknown character sets detected in below report. Please contact the System Administrator at first opportunity. Item #: SCP-3621 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3621 is to be contained in the High-Security Vault of Dimensional Site-04. Testing with SCP-3621 is not permitted at this time, under any circumstances without direct approval by a majority of the O5 council. Documentation regarding Hume level fluctuations regarding SCP-3621 are available in Document-3621-S-1, and Document-3621-S-2. Compositional reports are available in Document-3621-S-3. One Scranton Reality Anchor is to be located within the containment chamber of SCP-3621, at all times. Description: SCP-3621 is the skeletal remains of former Foundation employee Dr. Michael Magnus, deceased July 17, 20██. SCP-3621 constantly generates a low level elevated Hume field, which has proven to be disruptive to the function of Dimensional Site-04. Due to the volatile nature of Dimensional Anchoring, and the elevated Hume levels, at this time SCP-3621 is not to be moved. At this time, no testing shall be permitted with SCP-3621. If testing with Hume fields is required, refer to document SCRANTON-SAGE-6-A-47 to determine if a Scranton Reality Field Generator is appropriate for testing. Addendum 1: Due to the nature of SCP-3621, at this time, access to Secure Storage at Dimensional Site-04 is restricted to those on the approved list located at [LEVEL 5 CLEARANCE REQUIRED]. Credentials invalid, please try again Overseer Level credentials required. Attempt to login again? Welcome Overseer AND LO,ΔTHEREΔWASΔAΔCRαSHING,ΔAND ΔAΔGREαTΔDESTRUCTIONΔUPONΔTHEΔEαRTH _ Memetic agent deployed, determining sapience matrix… _ _ Memetic resistance confirmed, displaying SCP-3621: _ _ Welcome Overseer. SCP-3621-α SCP-3621-β Ethics Committee Findings Item #: SCP-3621 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3621 is to be contained in the High-Security Vault of Dimensional Site-04. SCP-3621 is unable to be moved at this time, and while physically contained, its effects are currently uncontained at this time. SCP-3621's containment chamber is to be lined with standard Polypropylene-blend soundproofing, in order to dampen noise emanations during Emergence Events. Per ethics committee decision, this soundproofing shall not reduce noise levels below 20 db. See attached Ethics Committee report. -O5-2 Several proposals have been put forward to contain SCP-3621, including the use of Scranton Reality Anchors, anomalous entities currently in containment, and potential destruction of Dimensional Site-04. All current have been rejected as infeasible. Further proposals may be submitted directly to O5-6 or O5-2. Description: SCP-3621 are the skeletal remains of former Foundation employee Dr. Michael Magnus, deceased July 17, 20██. SCP-3621 occasionally generates a Hume field of previously unobserved magnitude, which has to date corresponded with the discovery of an anomalous object requiring containment. During these events (hereafter designated as "Emergence Events"), a visual and auditory anomaly is observed within the containment chamber of SCP-3621. Visual identification has confirmed this to be a light-based anomaly resembling Dr. Michael Magnus. This image is transparent, and the light which comprises it falls within the 380–450 nm wavelengths of the visual spectrum. Universally, this image has been observed to be drawn towards SCP-3621, however, no sources of motile force have been observed in SCP-3621's containment chamber. "Sound Levels during Emergence Events" The only observable forces generated during an Emergence Event is a sound wave of significant magnitude, emanating from the approximate region of the visual anomaly's head, which has been observed at upwards of 120 dB, with an average around 110 dB. Content of this sound wave appears to be a compressed, overlapping continual vocalization consistent with vocal records for Dr. Michael Magnus. Upon reaching SCP-3621, the previously mentioned Hume field is generated, and all sound waves generated by the Emergence Event ceases. To date, sixteen anomalous objects have been discovered, of which fourteen have been contained, and two are unaccounted for. These objects have been discovered with no discernable geographic pattern, at least one of which is located within extra-solar space. They have ranged from Safe, to Keter, and there appears to be no pattern as to the form these objects take. At this time, there is no reasonable expectation of a cessation of this behavior. (See Document SCP-3621-β). After an extensive interview process, Dr. Jacob Kensington was found to have no memory of the events detailed in either document SCP-3621-β, or the actual attempt to enact Directive Legends. Through the use of both class A veritants, and standard interrogation, this has been proven to be true. It's unknown at this time how much of our continuity is obscured, or altered by SCP-3621 and the events of its creation. Several key events of the actual creation of SCP-3621, and the circumstances of Melanie duMourne and Dr. Kensington's involvement have been shown to be altered in some significant way. Additional continuity and reality-shifts are to be documented in Document SCP-3621-RS. Addendum 1: SCP-3621 is the result of a failed attempt to alter reality by former overseer Melanie duMourne. Through the unauthorized request of the assistance of SCP-343, an attempt was made on July 20██ to create a large-scale fracturing of reality, resulting in an CK-Restructuring event. This was accomplished through the attempt to enact Directive Legends, a project which was deemed both completely unfeasible, and potentially dangerous. Directive Legends was the product of Dr. Magnus' "research" which was proven to be patently false, and inconsistent with the course of reality. SCP-3621-1's degree in the field of "Metaphysics" was an obvious forgery, and not related to any field of modern scientific study. Due to this, and the easily disproven nature of the proposal, the entire directive was near-unanimously rejected by the O5 council, in a 12-1 vote. The following is a transcript of the hearing before the overseer council, regarding the incident: Interviewed: Melanie duMourne (previously O5-2) Foreword: The transcription here is of a relatively informal meeting of the O5 council. A majority of vote-capable members were present either in person, or by proxy, and thus was considered enough to hold a vote of no-confidence. <Begin Log, August 22, 20██> O5-6: I was there, 2. I was in your office, with Kensington, when you told me that this was a no go, as we all voted. Melanie duMourne: I'm aware of that. O5-6: You're 'aware of that'? Really? That's your only defense? Melanie duMourne: I don't feel the need to defend my actions here. We were losing the fight, and it needed to be won. Had everyone voted in favor, we wouldn't be sitting here. O5-6: So that's all? No justification, you went ahead anyway, because you thought this would work? That's naive, and frankly, a gross breach of the trust you've had for decades. The entire council, yourself included, agreed that the patients cannot run the asylum. Melanie duMourne: Yes, I did. And I changed my mind. So I did what I thought was best. I make no apologies for that. O5-6: Very well. We'll call a vote. <End Log> Closing Statement: The final vote, with O5-2 abstaining for obvious reasons was 9-0 to revoke O5-2's status as overseer. A special committee was appointed by the ethics committee to determine the appropriate punishment. Special Addendum 2: The following is a document recovered from incident ARGON-RHO-M-47. All records of this incident have been sealed by a 2/3rds vote of the O5 council This document, designated SCP-3621-β, is believed to have been recovered from an alternate, parallel continuity which is somehow intrinsically tied to our own. The following is an entry from the Foundation Database of that reality: Item #: SCP-3621 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3621 is to be contained in the High-Security Vault of Dimensional Site-04. Testing with SCP-3621 is not permitted at this time, under any circumstances without direct approval by a majority of the O5 council. Documentation regarding Hume level fluctuations regarding SCP-3621 are available in Document-3621-S-1, and Document-3621-S-2. Compositional reports are available in Document-3621-S-3. One Scranton Reality Anchor is to be located within the containment chamber of SCP-3621, at all times. Description: SCP-3621 is the skeletal remains of former Foundation employee Dr. Michael Magnus, deceased July 17, 20██. SCP-3621 constantly generates a low level elevated Hume field, which has proven to be disruptive to the function of Dimensional Site-04. Due to the volatile nature of Dimensional Anchoring, and the elevated Hume levels, at this time SCP-3621 is not to be moved. At this time, no testing shall be permitted with SCP-3621. If testing with Hume fields is required, refer to document SCRANTON-SAGE-6-A-47 to determine if a Scranton Reality Field Generator is appropriate for testing. Addendum 1: Due to the nature of SCP-3621, at this time, access to Secure Storage at Dimensional Site-04 is restricted to those on the approved list located at [LEVEL 5 CLEARANCE REQUIRED]. <LINK NOT FOUND> Below is the deciphered redirect of above link: Item #: SCP-3621 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3621 is to be contained in the High-Security Vault of Dimensional Site-04. Testing with SCP-3621 is not permitted at this time, under any circumstances without direct approval by a majority of the O5 council, and special approval of 05-2. Documentation regarding Hume level fluctuations regarding SCP-3621, including Hume-CDM formulaic conversions, are available in Document-3621-S-1, and Document-3621-S-2. Compositional reports are available in Document-3621-S-3. SCP-3621-1 is to be assigned to continual high-risk missions, likely to result in death, or significant bodily harm. PoI-3621-A (Dr. Jacob Kensington) is tasked with the continued secrecy of SCP-3621 and the related project files. One Scranton Reality Anchor is to be located within the containment chamber of SCP-3621, at all times. Description: SCP-3621 are the skeletal remains of former Foundation employee Dr. Michael Magnus, deceased July 17, 20██. SCP-3621 constantly generates a low level elevated Hume field, which has proven to be disruptive to the function of Dimensional Site-04. SCP-3621-1 is Foundation employee Dr. Michael Magnus. Due to the effects of Directive Legends, SCP-3621 is to be considered an anomalous reality bending object, however SCP-3621-1 is not capable of bending reality under its own power. Upon death, SCP-3621-1 re-appears within 12 to 24 hours within SCP-3621's containment chamber. O5-2 and Director Salazar are tasked with the recovery and re-insertion of SCP-3621-1 in to concurrent reality. SCP-3621's anomalous effect extends to what has been described as a "Continuity Defference Matrix" (referred hereafter as "CDM") which has been co-harmonized to various Senior Staff until further notice. For a full description of these effects see Addendum 3. Addendum 1: SCP-3621's effect has been confirmed to increase with each subsequent death of SCP-3621-1. Provisionally, SCP-3621-1 was assigned to several combat missions, despite their lack of combat training. Each mission proved fatal to SCP-3621-1, which raised concerns by the Ethics Committe. Ethics Committe report on SCP-3621/SCP-3621-1 Due to the significant physical harm caused to SCP-3621-1, at this time it is the findings of the Ethics Committee to immediately halt SCP-3621-1's assignment to combat missions. There is not a significant gain to be made with the continual death and regeneration of SCP-3621-1. Due to the disturbing nature of recordings of these "regenerations," the physical harm to SCP-3621-1 is completely unacceptable to this committee. Addendum 2: By a unanimous decision of the O5 council, the ruling of the ethics committee has been overturned. The effect of the CDM upon the Senior Staff has proven to be significantly more valuable than the concerns raised in the ethics committee report. Due to the vast improvements made in the capture, containment, and termination (as required) of anomalous entities by the Senior Staff of the Foundation, the SCP-3621 project will continue as directed. CDM has been proven to increase Hume readings in affected subjects. The "reality bending" effect which occurs is not actively controllable. The effects however, allow subjects to perform near-impossible actions and achieve mission objectives deemed to carry unacceptable risk. Addendum 3: Some of the effects of the CDM include: Increased Physical resilience Decreased recovery time from injury The ability to perform difficult, to impossible, feats of marksmanship Increased resistance to mental influence Increased resistance to low Hume levels Decreased side effects from toxic substances Specific events which demonstrate the CDM: Implantation of fully metallic bionic legs with zero rejection. The ability to pursue combat against reality bending entities with no special preparations or weaponry. Fully-body injuries which should induce crush syndrome which heal within two months. Since the introduction of the CDM to the Senior Staff of the foundation, identification, recovery, and containment of SCP objects has become a cost-adjusted value of 22.4% more efficient, with this number predicting to increase as SCP-3621-1's total deaths increase. Addendum 4: SCP-3621 was created as a side effect of the Directive Legends project. Initially rejected by majority vote of the O5 council, O5-2 proceeded without authorization to pursue with project, with an unauthorized request of assistance from SCP-343. Though officially reprimanded, O5-2 was not removed from the O5 council. The effects of Directive Legends significantly outweighed the potential risks in the end, and O5-2 was cleared of any potential disciplinary charges, with the provision of being warned that such behavior would not be tolerated in the future. End record of recovered document. Addendum 3: The ethics committee decision regarding the potential punishment of Melanie duMourne met on [REDACTED] and produced the following report: Ethics Committee Report detailing the punishment and incarceration of former O5-2 Melanie duMourne It is not normally the place of the O5 council, nor the ethics committee to "punish" individuals for perceived crimes. Loss of position, loss of privileges, loss of life. These are things that have been deemed required for particular offenses in the past. This case, however, has been deemed something more. To be crystal clear, this is not about vengeance. This is not about justice. This is, pure and simple, about the most effective way to make use of Melanie duMourne, without exposing The Foundation, the world, or any related reality to the influence of her decisions. As such, it is the Ethics Committee's findings that Melanie duMourne be confined to Dimensional Site-04, and be required to write the final after-action and Familial Notice documents for all incidents relating to SCP-3621. Any and all casualties, damage, death, or destruction that Melanie duMourne is responsible for, she will be directly responsible for cataloging, and responding to. This task shall be completed within the outer containment chamber of SCP-3621, beyond the sound dampening barrier. Emergence Events shall be shielded to no lower than 20 dB. We feel this is appropriate considering the magnitude of the damage done to our continuity, and, in truth, our very missions. It is not determined at this time, the length of the sentence, though it shall take place immediately, beginning with the victims of SCP-2875. Credentials invalid, please try again This section only accessible by [email protected]. Attempt to login again? Close Document Welcome Prisoner DuMourne Running Scripts ecom_2017_mdm.exe Identifying accessed sections… _ Section A verified…read _ Section B verified…read _ Section C verified…read _ Accessing attachments Hello Melanie. Below is the form letters you will use to apologize to the victims of your failure. This isn't exhaustive, just the ones we've had to make to get you started. You should make more if you need them. You will come to this file. Enter your credentials. Read the results of your failure. Every. Single. Time. You may be thinking to yourself "They're just being cruel. They want me to suffer." No, Melanie. We don't want you to suffer. Cold, not cruel. We want you never to forget what you did. I never can. Neither should you. O5-2, Dr. Jacob Kensington FormLetterDeath.docx FormLetterMentalIllness.docx FormLetterMIA.docx FormLetterComatose.docx FormLetterDisease.docx FormLetterMemetic.docx FormLetterAntiMemetic.docx FormLetterPersonalityShift.docx FormLetterKIA.docx FormLetterCognitoHazard_other.docx |
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Diaghilev, 31/12/2017 23:59:59 UTC. [REDACTED] Display version: Level 3/3622 [Redacted Elements: 7 | Redaction supervisor: D. Nedjelski ten.pcs.hcrsr|ikslejden.d#ten.pcs.hcrsr|ikslejden.d ] Special Containment Procedures: Instances of SCP-3622-1 are to be contained whenever possible, through a combination of misinformation, talent acquisition, and corporate sabotage. In the event that instances of SCP-3622-1 must be taken into Foundation custody, they are to be held in temporary standard humanoid containment for 72 hours, and issued class A amnestics. Under no circumstances are SCP-3622-1 instances to be contained together, except during testing. In the event of SCP-3622 infection reaching unmanageable levels, instances of SCP-3622-1 are either to be acquired by the Foundation, or to be encouraged to seek employment at other organizations by Foundation agents. Suspicions of SCP-3622 infection in Foundation software teams is to be reported immediately. All persons suspected of SCP-3622 infection are not to participate in any Agile methodology meetings, or proceedings until SCP-3622 infection is either ruled out, or wears off. In the event of a mass outbreak of SCP-3622-1, termination is authorized in select circumstances. Please see Document SCP-3622-T-EX for circumstances and approval chain. Prepared by Dr. D. Nedjelski, Agent R. Donnarson, 17/4/2017 11:23:51 UTC. ten.pcs.hcrsr|ikslejden.d#ten.pcs.hcrsr|ikslejden.d, ten.pcs.ces|nosrannod.r#ten.pcs.ces|nosrannod.r Description: SCP-3622 is a memetic effect which affects computer programmers exposed to SCP-3622's infection vectors. SCP-3622 affects any human who creates, modifies, or maintains software and uses Agile development methodologies1. Affected subjects are collectively designated SCP-3622-1. SCP-3622-1 instances will begin to introduce minor delays in any daily meetings, development processes, or productivity tools that they interact with, until said processes are brought to a complete stand-still. SCP-3622-1 will also pass SCP-3622 on to any other humans qualifying as SCP-3622-1 hosts. SCP-3622's primary transmission occurs through a hallucinatory entity, which appears on software development teams through anomalous means. This entity takes the form of a managerial employee, usually deemed an "efficiency consultant", which creates the initial infection vector. Universally, this entity disappears within 24 hours of initial infection. Members of the software team then become instances of SCP-3622-1 and become the secondary infection vector. SCP-3622's effect is passed on by instances of SCP-3622-1 through currently unknown anomalous means. In most subjects, SCP-3622's effects will cease to manifest after 72 hours, if isolated from other instances of SCP-3622-1. Several cases have significantly longer, or significantly shorter periods of time. All individuals showing this discrepancy have brain stem disorders or deformaties. Prepared by Dr. D. Nedjelski, 17/4/2017 11:14:55 UTC. ten.pcs.hcrsr|ikslejden.d#ten.pcs.hcrsr|ikslejden.d Updated Effect Vector Persons with disorders affecting the brain stem were particularly affected significantly shorter (sometimes for minutes or less), until ██/██/████, corresponding to an "update" to SCP-3622. (See Addendum 4). Attached by Dr. L. Oliviera, 22/9/2017 17:22:67 UTC. ten.pcs.hcrsr|areivilo.l#ten.pcs.hcrsr|areivilo.l Attached Addenda Discovery Report SCP-3622 was discovered on ██/██/████ when Foundation agents placed at [REDACTED] Inc. reported significantly fewer salient data points over a six week period. Foundation assets brought the agents in under the guise of extended sabbatical. Agents Kuthrupali and Saksena recovered from the effects of SCP-3622 after 72 hours. The following is a transcript of an initial interview with Agents Saksena and Kuthrupali. Interview - Initial Discovery Debrief Close Transcript Interviewer: Dr. S. Callaghan, Department of Psychology. Interviewed: Agents Saksena and Kuthrupali Date of Interview: 16/6/2017, 09:22:34 UTC === Doctor Callaghan: So tell me what happened. Agent Saksena: It all seemed so normal. Our standups were around five or ten minutes, right? Agent Kuthrupali: Ten at the outside. Doctor Callaghan: Right, and? Agent Saksena: They started getting longer. Like, a lot longer. We went from giving updates, to giving code reviews, to giving in depth discussions about methodology and style. It seemed so normal, like…for real. I didn't even notice. Agent Kuthrupali: The average got up to like…four hours. Sometimes more. It was even worse with the git repo2. I swear, when we got pulled out, I was on page six of my referenced commit message which explained why I used the syntax I did, it was insane. Doctor Callaghan: Any idea when it started? Agent Saksena: Looking back, yeah. It's pretty obvious it was right around the time that Steve, at least I think his name was Steve, joined. But here's the crazy part, now that whatever the hell was going on, isn't going on, I'm really really certain Steve isn't real. Agent Kuthrupali: I think he's right. Steve joined in September, as an… efficiency consultant? So we had to listen to them. We resisted at first, until the changes became mandatory. Then it was like, we wanted to make them. Doctor Callaghan: What sorts of things changed other than what you've mentioned? Agent Kuthrupali: Good example, our documentation wiki. Agent Saksena: Christ. Yeah. Doctor Callaghan: Mmm? Agent Kuthrupali: Okay, so normally with software, it's like document it well enough to work, but get the work done. By the time December rolls around, I was writing two or three pages of wiki text, per ten lines of code. Like, explaining every assignment and variable name. Agent Saksena: I can't stress this enough. It all seemed so normal. Doctor Callaghan: Well, your brain waves show no anomalous activity. You guys'll be on leave for a few more days, then probably assigned to desk work for now. Agent Kuthrupali: Understood. Thanks doc. Agent Saksena: No problem, thanks doctor. Doctor Callaghan: That's it, you can shut off the tape. === END OF LOG Prepared by Dr. S. Callaghan, 17/6/2017 03:22:21 UTC. ten.pcs.dem|nahgallac.s#ten.pcs.dem|nahgallac.s Effect Clarification Generally, SCP-3622 will slow down a specific team to the point where the developers will come in to work, consume resources, and produce no viable work. As reported in debriefing transcripts, this slow down will not seem out of the ordinary to instances of SCP-3622-1. Extended observation of SCP-3622 and SCP-3622-1 instances at Bond Street LLC have produced several examples of SCP-3622 behaviors: Daily meetings (commonly referred to as "standups") to discuss progress on ongoing software projects increase in duration steadily. Average duration increase is between 7 and 12 minutes per week, and appears to have a final duration of a maximum of eight hours. Issue tracking descriptions growing increasingly complex, and implementing arbitrary rules for style. Version tracking complexity increasing until general codebase changes are near, or total zero. Documentation requirements sharply increasing for arbitrary reasons, which are rapidly abandoned. Prepared by Agent Saksena, 15/8/2017 02:14:27 UTC. ten.pcs.ofni|aneskas.a.a#ten.pcs.ofni|aneskas.a.a Escalation of Effects and Confirmed Use of SCP-3622 On ██/██/████ the Foundation intercepted a mass email to several organizations (see Document-3622-1) confirmed to be using SCP-3622, regarding installation and setup instructions for a new version of the SCP-3622 software. According to the attached email, the effects of SCP-3622 have been changed and intensified. See text below: Intercepted Email Close Transcript To: Valued Clients <g=clients_list> From: Mike Summers <moc.seigolonhcetffonedel|sremmusm#moc.seigolonhcetffonedel|sremmusm> CC: Ledenoff Sales <moc.seigolonhcetffonedel|selas#moc.seigolonhcetffonedel|selas>, WACS Support <moc.seigolonhcetffonedel|troppus.scaw#moc.seigolonhcetffonedel|troppus.scaw>, QUQA Dev Ops <moc.seigolonhcetffonedel|tsid_spo_ca_uq#moc.seigolonhcetffonedel|tsid_spo_ca_uq> Hey all, this is Mike, As we promised, we're releasing version 2.2.7 this weekend. Please shut down your clusters, and make sure that ports 22, 80, and [REDACTED] are open to our servers, as the upgrade will only work if it's verified through our servers on port [REDACTED]. We're really excited about this one! Issue tracking is always a hassle in the end, haha! We've also fixed a few nasty bugs, most significantly an edge case which nearly negated Quaesturas™ benefits in certain circumstances. Thanks for the great bug reports, guys! If anyone still hasn't upgraded their cluster software or hardware from the last version, please email us for support immediately. Your support contract will expire without updated hardware! Thanks again for being loyal Quaesturas™ customers. We look forward to your continual support and patronage. Mike Summers, CEO Ledenoff Technologies After this email was intercepted, observations at [REDACTED] Inc. showed additional instances of SCP-3622-1 throughout multiple locations belonging to their competitors, apparently spread through the target's issue tracking software. Additional investigation into instances of SCP-3622 at other organizations showed the same patterns, indicating this "upgrade" to the "Quaesturas" software expanded its anomalous effect significantly. Most significantly the original timing discrepancy found in subjects with brain stem disorders was no longer observed. Prepared by Technician B. Solano, 15/8/2017 09:14:55 UTC. ten.pcs.ved|onalos.b#ten.pcs.ved|onalos.b Initial Contact with Potential GoI/PoI Ledenoff Technologies is incorporated in Wilmington, Delaware, within the United States. Foundation agents approached the organizations registered business address under the guise of a Foundation shell company, with overtures to purchase the software and hardware components which cause SCP-3622. Foundation Agents were dispatched to their corporate headquarters in Toronto, Canada. After six hours within the office building, contact with the agents was lost. Six minutes after loss of contact, an email was sent to the shell corporation email server. Attached is the text of the email received: Email Received by Foundation Close Transcript To: Daniel Kaber <moc.noidlaks|22rebakd#moc.noidlaks|22rebakd> From: Mike Summers <moc.seigolonhcetffonedel|sremmusm#moc.seigolonhcetffonedel|sremmusm> CC: Ledenoff Sales <moc.seigolonhcetffonedel|selas#moc.seigolonhcetffonedel|selas>, Skaldion Distributed <moc.noidlaks|tsid_ks#moc.noidlaks|tsid_ks> Hey there, Mike here, I'm sure we can come to some kind of agreement here, but you're gonna have to get serious. Our technology is the real deal. If we could give you a client list (which we can't, of course, haha), you'd be shocked at the names on it. Everyone uses us! Unfortunately, we have a strict no-proxy policy with our clients. If your "Foundation" would like to acquire a Quaesturas™ cluster, we're more than willing to negotiate. Keep in mind however, we have a very strict usage limit for the Quaesturas™ cluster technologies. We expect all of our clients to keep it to a reasonable level, and will intervene if we feel this technology is being abused. Our basic plan will require the following in terms of physical space for the hardware: [Link redacted. Link leads to a PDF document with space, and power requirements for computer hardware]. Additionally, you'll need to provide space for at least three Quaesturas™ key-men on site. Each will require the following dietary regimine, through a feeding tube: [Link redacted. Link leads to a PDF document with dietary guidelines for what appeared to be three anomalous individuals]. Our basic plan starts around $22 Million, but we can probably negotiate a bulk discount considering the size of your organization! We have higher plans available of course, and custom solutions are available. Reach out to us at moc.seigolonhcetffonedel|selas#moc.seigolonhcetffonedel|selas if you're interested! Looking forward to hearing from you. Mike Summers CEO Ledenoff Technologies P.S. Your corporate goons are back at home! They'll be fine. Agents Danvers and Callavatra were found in their homes with no memory of their time in the Ledenoff Technologies offices. Foundation agents infiltrated the Ledenoff Technologies office building, but discovered no evidence of Ledenoff technologies within the building. The office space registered to the corporation was unoccupied, but still paid monthly by a registered Ledenoff Technologies account. Power and internet usage for the building included a large portion going to the 17th floor, which was registered to Ledenoff Technologies. Surveillance of the entrance to the building has proven non-viable, as to date, no employees of Ledenoff Technologies have been identified other than "Mike Summers", the apparent CEO. Mike Summers (designated PoI-████) graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 2002, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. Foundation agents raided the registered address of Mike Summers in Toronto; however, the apartment appears to have been abandoned for some time. Mike Summers was reported missing from 2003 to 2006. Several sightings were made in Sochi, Russia, as well as the Balkan Region around this time. Ledenoff Technologies was founded by Mike Summers in 2007. According to incorporation records, two names were on the original ownership forms. The original copies of these forms were lost during the switch to an electronic tracking system for the incorporating entity in 2008. Amended ownership forms only list Mike Summers as the owner and CEO of Ledenoff Technologies. Passport records indicate that an individual listed as "K. Ledenoff" was recorded as entering Canada with Mike Summers in 2007. Information regarding K. Ledenoff can be forwarded to Director Stephenson. At this time, it is believed that K. Ledenoff is a potential PoI, due to their potential involvement in [ REDACTED ]3. Last updated by R. Diaghilev (REDACTION PROTOCOL CHANGED)3, 31/12/2017 23:59:59 UTC. [REDACTED] Prepared by Agent Saksena, 15/10/2017 14:41:16 UTC. ten.pcs.ofni|aneskas.a.a#ten.pcs.ofni|aneskas.a.a Footnotes 1. Agile methodologies include Scrum, Extreme Programming, Kanban, etc. Additional information can be found in common reference material 2. 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SCP-3623 | euclid | WELCOME TO SCiPNET, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR LOGIN CREDENTIALS 18/3/2023 Username chriserwick Password * * * * * HELLO, Christopher Erwick, HAVE A NICE DAY Profile: Dr. Christopher Erwick, Director of Site-91 Security Clearance: Level 4 Status: Online (Now) NOTIFICATION You have a new urgent message. FROM: Researcher Madeleine Sailer TO: Dr. Christopher Erwick I am sorry. Dug too deep. Respond as soon as possible. Reply FROM: Dr. Christopher Erwick TO: Researcher Madeleine Sailer What is it? EDIT YOU HAVE ONE SAVED FILE EDIT, WOULD YOU LIKE TO CONTINUE WRITING? Yes Opening File: SCP-3623, version 1.2. … Task Interupted. You have a new urgent message. NOTIFICATION You have a new urgent message. FROM: Researcher Madeleine Sailer TO: Dr. Christopher Erwick Alright, Chris, I need your help. That work I was assigned to? I found out something I wasn't supposed to. I'm in trouble and I can't get out of it, not this time. I need a favour and it has to be a big one. We have known each other for the longest time and I trust you. It won't be easy, if it was, I would ask someone else to do it. I have done a lot for you over the past 12 years and you have done a lot for me. Please help me with this. Kill me. Close Opening File: SCP-3623… Item #: SCP-3623 Threat Level: Blue ● Special Containment Procedures: As of writing this document, Foundation was successful in containing 13 instances of SCP-3623 out of at least 200 worldwide1. The population of SCP-3623 is slowly increasing by unknown means. SCP-3623-1 through -11 are to be contained close to their respective hosts, in a standard humanoid containment cell in Site-91. Instances are to be housed separately from their hosts but in close proximity of no more than 3 kilometres. On-site personnel are to be reminded that while instances of SCP-3623 do not have the same needs as their hosts, they should be treated as if they had. An exception is to be made in case of SCP-3623-12 and -13, whose hosts are currently Foundation employees. Due to their similarity to humans and their state as anomalous entities, Protocol Artwork-VII has been devised and applies for any instance of SCP-3623 that infects transfers to Foundation personnel. See Addendum 3623-2 for more information regarding Protocol Artwork-VII. NOTIFICATION You have a new urgent message. FROM: Researcher Madeleine Sailer TO: Dr. Christopher Erwick I know you, Chris, don't you dare leave me now. Listen, I just need you to understand. There is no way to help me. Close Mobile Task Force is to actively search for and contain instances of SCP-3623 and their hosts. Remaining uncontained instances are to be captured if found but no active searching is to be enacted due to difficulty of such task and the low level of danger that SCP-3623 represents. Description: SCP-3623 is an intelligent species of anomalous parasitic symbiotic humanoids, which uses sentient species, usually humans, as their host. The connection between SCP-3623 and its host is psychological and does not require physical contact to form. Persons affected by SCP-3623 experience a variety of symptoms ranging from headache to loss of consciousness, however, they are not in any immediate danger. NOTIFICATION You have a new urgent message. FROM: Researcher Madeleine Sailer TO: Dr. Christopher Erwick Just listen, or read. I cannot explain what I did, we both know that when it comes to work, not asking questions might save your life. Now I know that you will feel like shit but that is better than being dead right? Reply FROM: Dr. Christopher Erwick TO: Researcher Madeleine Sailer I am listening. Just because it's you. Biology of SCP-3623 is identical to human with a few key differences: Only female instances of SCP-3623 exist. Reproductive systems of SCP-3623 do not function2. SCP-3623 do not require any nutrition other than energy drained from their hosts but have completely functioning digestive systems. Stable Hume Field of exactly 0.87 Humes has been observed in all contained instances of SCP-3623 to date and has proved to be the only effective way of identifying instances of SCP-3623 from humans. Instances of SCP-3623 have not been observed to have any reality bending abilities. SCP-3623 have an extremely long lifespan. To date, no known occurrence of natural death has been observed in SCP-36233. NOTIFICATION You have a new urgent message. FROM: Researcher Madeleine Sailer TO: Dr. Christopher Erwick Fine. Look I just want you to know that I love you and all of this emotional bullshit, you know but there isn't time for that. I have time until tomorrow at best and trust me that I am panicking as much as I can. This needs to be done. Reply FROM: Dr. Christopher Erwick TO: Researcher Madeleine Sailer Mady, I am trying my best to understand but… What do you want me to do? Walk into your office with a gun? I am not a killer, I wouldn't hurt anyone, let alone you. Roughly every 72 hours, SCP-3623 will start a "feeding event". In order for SCP-3623 to start feeding, a distance of maximally 5 kilometres from the host has to be established, otherwise, the subject will starve. There is no observable change in behaviour of SCP-3623 and the entities in question do not report feeling any change either4, however, the host does experience this event as a sudden surge of weariness, sometimes accompanied by headaches. Strength of this surge depends on the time passed since the last feeding event. NOTIFICATION You have a new urgent message. FROM: Researcher Madeleine Sailer TO: Dr. Christopher Erwick You'll find a way. You were always the creative one. :) Reply FROM: Dr. Christopher Erwick TO: Researcher Madeleine Sailer I have you to thank for that… PS: Smileys? Really? Now? An anomalous side effect of this feeding is described as a sudden compulsion to create and engage in activities regarded as artistic, such as writing poems or playing instruments. This can be used as an indicator of the connection between host and SCP-3623 as affected persons may exhibit a change in behaviour. It is to be noted, that this effect only creates artistic compulsion and does not enhance any previous skill. Because of this, instances of SCP-3623 generally prefer people with pre-existing artistic capabilities, when switching hosts. NOTIFICATION You have a new urgent message. FROM: Researcher Madeleine Sailer TO: Dr. Christopher Erwick This is getting too cheezy. Just… just think of something. Please. For me. Close Addendum 3623-1: Transfer Process Transfer process occurs only when the host of SCP-3623 dies and cannot happen otherwise. In the opposite scenario, where SCP-3623 dies, the host starts developing symptoms of depression and various psychological problems leading to eventual suicide in 93% of cases. During this process, SCP-3623 will experience a great amount of pain and involuntarily undergo an event similar to metamorphosis. SCP-3623 will replace at least 50% of its genome and go through a complete body and personality change. The memory of SCP-3623 is also replaced. It is to be noted that in some cases, SCP-3623 will retain the memory of its nature as an anomalous entity. Transcript of a recorded transfer process Close [Video has been recorded on 04/01/2011 after a breach at Site-91 caused the death of Researcher ██████, who was at the time the host of SCP-3623-13. SCP-3623-13 begun the transfer process approximately 20 minutes later. Transcript of video record depicting the transfer process follows.] Shot begins with a view of an adult blonde woman (SCP-3623-13) kneeling on the floor of a containment unit at Site-91. The woman is showing signs of distress and speaks in agony. After this, SCP-3623-13 calls out for Researcher ██████, its recently deceased host, pleading for help. This is abruptly cut by a loud scream from the subject and a flash of bright light emitted from the subject's body. Video is blinded for several seconds before slowly regaining sight of the subject who is now laying on the ground without any movement. The subject looks very different from its original form and now appears as a young woman with red hair, noticeably taller than before. Subject's clothing remains the same, though it doesn't fit the subject's figure anymore. Subject regains consciousness approximately 15 seconds later, is visibly confused, anxious and expresses signs of amnesia. [Video ends] Most subjects will almost instantly accustom to their new personalities and bodies. Their memory is completely replaced with false memories of their life, similar to the effects of amnestic treatment. Interestingly, SCP-3623 is extremely resilient against any other amnestic effect. It is also to be noted that instances of SCP-3623 and their respective hosts often exhibit a subconscious need to stay close to one another, even when not aware of their psychic link. NOTIFICATION You have a new urgent message. FROM: Researcher Madeleine Sailer TO: Dr. Christopher Erwick Are you here? Did you think of anything yet? Close Addendum 3623-2: Protocol Artwork-VII [SUBMIT LOGIN CREDENTIALS: LEVEL 3 CLEARANCE REQUIRED] [CREDENTIALS ACCEPTED] Protocol Artwork-VII applies to instances of SCP-3623 which are connected to Foundation Personnel (Currently two, SCP-3623-12 and -13). As of writing this, no effective way of breaking the connection between SCP-3623 and its host exists. Termination of host triggers a transfer event and termination of SCP-3623 causes host to develop severe anxiety and depression, eventually leading to suicide. Due to this, the fact that instances of SCP-3623 themselves exhibit no dangerous properties and the memory alteration caused during their transfer, it has been decided that SCP-3623-12 and -13 will be given statuses of Foundation employees. Protocol: All instances of Foundation employees who are SCP-3623 are to be kept oblivious of their true nature. Hosts of respective instances are to be informed of their nature as hosts and are to be given all information regarding the instance of SCP-3623 that connected to them. All instances of Foundation employees who are SCP-3623 are to have their security clearance edited without their knowledge and are not allowed to leave Site-91. Should any instance of SCP-3623 realise their true nature, they are to be referred to the document below. Document 3623-VII: Welcome, You are here because you want to know who you are. First of all, I am horribly sorry, no you are not human, no we couldn't tell you. I worked hard and used all my influence and connections in the Ethics Committee to even create Protocol Artwork-VII. Not telling you was a compromise. Why? Well, the Foundation contains anomalies. We do not destroy them, we do not use them and most importantly, we do not work with them. Of course, there are exceptions. And this is one of them. I don't care if anyone disagrees. What else would you have done? Execute all the SCP-3623 we have because some of them infected the personnel? Keep them locked up and risk the staff killing themselves? If it was on me, I would let this anomaly be, but I also understand that the Foundation doesn't leave anomalies uncontained. So here you are, SCP-3623. But think about it, do you really feel that different? I recommend you to tell your host. Talking is a key to a successful relationship and if you like it or not, you are in one now. It has worked for me while it did, it should for you. I apologise for telling you this way. But this arrangement is already very thin. Please think about your next action. - Dr. Erwick, former Director of Site-91 NOTIFICATION You have a new urgent message. FROM: Researcher Madeleine Sailer TO: Dr. Christopher Erwick You know. I was thinking. I know I shouldn't but… I can't help it. Do you remember that time when we first met? I was just an assistant back then and I kinda miss it… Close Addendum 3623-3: List of contained instances [SUBMIT LOGIN CREDENTIALS: LEVEL 4 CLEARANCE REQUIRED] [CREDENTIALS ACCEPTED] Instance Name Current Host Acquisition SCP-3623-1 Alexia Floyd Elliot Wood Contained, USA, New York SCP-3623-2 Henrike Schmidt Anton Müller Contained, Germany, Berlin SCP-3623-3 Jess Lawson Ramon Mosley Contained, USA, San Diego SCP-3623-4 Demi Tegan Dominic Brewer Contained, Australia, Brisbane SCP-3623-5 Aura Grey Harvey Regger Detained, members of the Serpent's Hand SCP-3623-6 Eunice [Name Unknown] Detained, members of the Serpent's Hand SCP-3623-7 Kathleen Crane Isabel Simpson Detained, members of a small anartist group SCP-3623-8 Yamasato Kanon Nonaka Hachigoro Contained, Japan, Tokyo SCP-3623-9 Denisa Novák Vladimír Linhart Contained, Czech Republic, Prague SCP-3623-10 Katie Moss Gale Dean Contained, Canada, Toronto SCP-3623-11 "Noir" "Blanche" Detained, members of a small anartist group SCP-3623-12 Researcher Antónia Donati Researcher Lou Tremblay Unknowingly recruited alongside its host SCP-3623-13 (Terminated) Researcher Madeleine Sailer Dr. Christopher Erwick Found to be a Foundation employee. NOTIFICATION You have a new urgent message. FROM: Researcher Madeleine Sailer TO: Dr. Christopher Erwick Chris. I am scared. Reply FROM: Dr. Christopher Erwick TO: Researcher Madeleine Sailer Listen, Mady… I… This is my last chance to say something. Those years we spent together? I wouldn't change a thing. Hope to see you again someday. Goodbye. PS: I found another way. You have a chance now. EDIT ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO OVERWRITE THIS FILE? Yes Saving data… Overwriting existing file… > File updated to version 1.3. Upload Select file: An Ending Statement.pdf Close By the time you are reading this, I am dead. Do not worry about me, I had a good life and I made a conscious decision to pass on. First of all, I did it because of my dear Mady. I couldn't bear it when I found her bleeding on the floor in her office. She took her life because she couldn't take the things she discovered. Her last will and reasoning I burned alongside her body after I read them. Do not bother searching for it, leave us at peace. This reminds me, do not search for me. As for you, personnel of Site-91. Move on, do not dwell on the past, I am sure that whoever becomes your new Director will do well. I apologise for leaving in a hurry. I think many of you will understand. A personal message for the O5 Council, I know that sometimes we didn't exactly agree, SCP-3623 was a tough call. My last wish is that you do not take any action against Protocol Artwork-7. I am not doing this because of an anomaly but out of pure love. And yes, Madeleine indeed was my muse. It doesn't matter if I tell anyone now. It is the only secret I'll reveal. Yours truly, Dr. Christopher Erwick, Former Director of Site-91. Uploading… Upload Succesful NOTIFICATION You have a new urgent message. FROM: Researcher Madeleine Sailer TO: Dr. Christopher Erwick Chris? Terminal inactive, shutting down in 20 minutes Shutting down in 15 minutes. NOTIFICATION You have a new urgent message. FROM: Researcher Madeleine Sailer TO: Dr. Christopher Erwick Chris, please answer. Shutting down in 10 minutes. Shutting down in 5 minutes. Shutting down in 3 minutes. NOTIFICATION You have a new urgent message. FROM: Researcher Madeleine Sailer TO: Dr. Christopher Erwick You didn't. Please. Respond. Please. Shutting down in 1 minute. Shutting down. Footnotes 1. It is estimated that at least 23% of its population is involved with other Groups of Interest, notably the Global Occult Coalition, Serpent's Hand and multiple small anartist cells. 2. However bodies of SCP-3623 possess them. It is currently unknown how SCP-3623 reproduces. 3. It appears that ageing is replaced by a different process (See Addendum 3623-1 for information on the Transfer process of SCP-3623). 4. Only noticeable change in behaviour occurs when SCP-3623 starts starving. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3623" by Utylike, from the SCP Wiki. 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SCP-3624 | euclid | Item #: SCP-3624 Special Containment Procedures: Instances of SCP-3624-1 are to be monitored remotely and all civilians that come into contact with SCP-3624-1 instances are to be administered class A amnestics. All SCP-3624-1 instances of which associated subjects have expired (as of ██/██/20██, four) are to be kept in standard containment units. The size of the cells is to be adjusted for each individual instance. GoI-435's operations are to be monitored and all SCP-3624 events are to be interrupted. Zoos and animal shelters in the designated high-risk zones (for details view Document-3624-G13) are to be monitored and all cases of missing exotic animals are to be screened for potential GoI-435 involvement. MTF Gamma-13 ("Rosemary's Lover") is assigned to the task of dismantling the organization and all relevant information is to be reported to the Task Force leader. Description: SCP-3624 is a thaumaturgic ritual consisting of a number of rites and gestures. It utilizes a number of requisites, most important being multiple animal body parts and silver knives. The ritual involves sewing these body parts together in a shape superficially resembling an animal. The shapes vary in size and form with the smallest documented measuring 1 m in height and 2 m in length and the largest 3 m in height and 12 m in length. After an SCP-3624 event, the body will be buried next to the site of the ritual. After approximately half an hour, the "animal" will become animate and begin displaying life functions, becoming an instance of SCP-3624-1. This happens regardless of how compatible the body parts are with each other and will take place even in biologically implausible cases. Organs of SCP-3624-1 instances are fully functioning and normal processes take place. These rituals are connected to a cult called "The Gravediggers" associated with ancient Gothic pagan beliefs (designated Group of Interest-435). The group regularly attempts to carry out the rituals, most often in relatively isolated locations. A nearly completed ritual was documented by Foundation operatives and other SCP-3624 events have only slightly deviated from it. + View document - Access granted Name: Transcript of SCP-3624 Event-2 Date: ██/██/201█ Foreword: The second documented ritual took place in an abandoned church in ██████, Germany and was allowed to progress to near completion. The building was under surveillance using planted cameras and microphones and surrounded by Foundation forces. 10:12 PM: Members of GoI-435 gather on the pews, while the cult leader and his helpers set up a wooden altar shaped in the likeness of a coffin. 10:14 PM: The leader delivers a speech, announcing that the "time of burial" is coming and that the ritual will bring it closer. The monologue includes a description of damage that SCP-3624 will bring to the world and an assurance that the members of the "ancient faith" will be the only ones spared. 10:30 PM: The ritual begins, helpers bring previously slaughtered animals (common vampire bat Desmodus rotundus, common cow Bos taurus, Eurasian lynx Lynx lynx, brown bear Ursus arctos, Atlantic cod Gadus morhua) to the altar and begin cutting their limbs. The cult starts chanting. The language was later identified to be ancient Germanic in origin. 10:35 PM: Body parts are sewn together, the leader joins the chant. 10:37 PM: Three cult members begin self-mutilation with knives and other sharp implements, severing a few of their fingers and throwing them on the altar. 10:48 PM: A live pig is brought in. The animal is hung over the altar on scaffolding. The leader slits its throat and collects the blood with a bowl. 10:51 PM: Four more cultists mutilate themselves. One tries to cut his arm at the elbow, but passes out from blood loss before completion. 10:56 PM: After performing a number of gestures the cult leader begins pouring the blood into the mouth of the corpse. Mission command orders an assault on the building. 10:57 PM: Containment team Beta enters the building and stops the ritual. Afterword: Foundation forces suffered no casualties. 14 GoI-435 members were captured including the leader, remaining 23 were killed in action. An example contained instance of SCP-3624-1 is characterized by: • Head of Felis catus (house cat), • Torso of Canis lupus familiaris (domestic dog), • Front legs of Ursus arctos (brown bear), • Lack of hind legs, • Tail of Sus scrofa domesticus (domestic pig). It was recovered from █████, Wales after reports of a "monster" in the nearby woods. The aim of the SCP-3624 ritual is presumed to be a creation of an entity hostile to all sentient life, based on interrogations of GoI-435 members and collected scriptures. Despite this intended goal, SCP-3624-1 instances are generally friendly towards humans. The anomalies imitate the behavior, diet and sounds of animals that they superficially resemble. After becoming animate, the entities will begin moving around the area where ritual took place, seeking a person with whom they could form a relationship, referred to as bond. So far, all SCP-3624-1 instances have formed a bond, finding an "owner". Individuals that the entities view as their associated subjects perceive them as a common domesticated animal, such as dogs or cats. SCP-3624-1 instances form a strong relationship with these and will go to great lengths to protect them. The anomalies seem to prefer individuals isolated from the society, often targeting old or handicapped individuals. So far no entity has ever harmed its bonded subject and the relationship has even brought positive effects for the subjects, including improvements in mental health. SCP-3624-1 instances are strongly emotionally bonded and will enter catatonic state if separated from their associated subject for longer periods of time. If the associated person expires, the entity will show signs of grief and stay around the place of residence. At this stage, the anomalies are safe to be retrieved and are unlikely to display hostility, unless directly provoked. Addendum 3624-A: Transcript of SCP-3624 Event-1 + View document - Access granted Date: ██/██/201█ Foreword: After reports of "cultists" in an abandoned village in the woods near █████, Germany a team consisting of five Foundation agents was dispatched, including Agent S████, Agent W█████, Agent G████, Agent T█████ and Agent D█████. The group was equipped with standard Foundation field kit and armed with 9mm handguns. The operation was overseen by nearby Site-23. The aim of the operation was to determine the nature of the potential anomaly. <Begin Log> Command: This is Site-23, team Alpha, do you copy? Agent S████: This is agent S████, loud and clear. Team is assembled and ready to go. We reached the end of the asphalt road, we'll cover the remaining distance on foot. Awaiting orders. Command: You have all been briefed on the subject. We have close to zero intel, so keep low profile and remain hidden. In case it gets hot, we have a containment team assembled and ready to go. For now head to your destination. Agent S████: Understood. Command: Good luck Alpha. Agent D████: Hopefully we won't need it. Agent S████: I wish I shared your optimism D████. Let's go. The village is good few clicks away. [IRRELEVANT DATA REMOVED] Agent S████: Command, we're here. A few cars and a bunch of ruined wooden buildings, seems like only the mayor's house is standing. We can hear chanting coming from it and the lights are on. No movement outside. There is a large hole in the ground in front of the building. Permission to approach? Command: Approved. Try to get a look through the windows, don't attract attention. Agent S████: Alright. T█████, W█████ approach from the Eastern side, use the bushes for concealment. G████ you're going with me. Have your cameras ready, we'll try to take some pics. D████, photograph the license plates of the cars. Agent G████: Jesus, they are loud! How can they scream like this? Command: We're hearing it. It does not sound like German. Team, please confirm. Agent S████: Confirmed, it bears some resemblance, but I can't understand a word. Agent W█████: I say there are at least fifty people inside. We won't deal with that many. Agent S████: We won't approach them. Stay hidden. Agent D████: No worries. They are nutters and they don't know we're here. They didn't even post sentries! Agent T█████: Movement! S████, do you see it? Agent S████: Yeah. They are leaving the building. Only around twenty people. Some seem to be missing limbs. Agent T█████: They are carrying something. What the fuck is this thing? Agent G████: That's a wolf head. But the torso is too big. It looks like a… Agent T█████: That's a zebra torso. It could be the one missing from the zoo! Agent S████: The legs look cat-like. Tiger? Agent D████: I said, they are crazies. Agent S████: Command, they are burying the… Thing in the hole. Command: Don't interfere. Agent W█████: We weren't planning to. Agent S████: OK, the group is getting into the cars. They are leaving! Command: Tell me you got everything on tape. Agent S████: Sure thing. I could identify at least a dozen. Command: Alright, we'll be on the lookout for cars. Are they gone? Agent S████: Yes, we're approaching the grave and building. Agent G████: We're inside. Oh God, the smell! Seems like they cleaned everything up. There are some blood splatters. Here are the missing limbs! Agent W█████: Should I start unearthing our little chimera? Agent S████: Do it. D████ will join you. Agent D████: Always getting the best job. Agent W█████: Where is your optimism? Hold this shovel. [IRRELEVANT DATA REMOVED] Agent D████: Jesus Christ! Oh fuck! Command: Report! Agent D████: Get away from me! Agent W█████: It's alive! Agent S████: Stay away from it! Command: Alpha, report! Agent D████: It's running away! Agent S████: Command? Our kitty started moving and then went for the woods. Agent G████: Damn, it's fast! No way I'm chasing this! Agent S████: D████, you alright? Agent D████: Yeah, it just… Pushed me? Kind of? Command: Alright, get your gear and head back. We're sending a chopper, hopefully we'll track this thing down from the air. <End Log> Afterword The instance of SCP-3624-1 was not found until ten days after, when it was located in close proximity to the house of PoI-3624-1 by a chopper. Agents who were part of the search operation reported hearing howling in the distance. PoI-3624-1 was apparently on a walk with the entity and was engaging in playful behavior with it. All members of the cult involved in the event were tracked down and interrogated. Addendum 3624-B: Interview 3624-1 + View document - Access granted Interviewed: Person of Interest-3624-1 Interviewer: Agent ██████ Foreword: Agent ██████ disguised as a postman managed to enter the house of PoI-3624-1, the first identified subject bonded with SCP-3624-1, and conduct an interview. <Begin Log> PoI-3624-1: Here’s your tea. Agent ██████: Thank you very much, you’re too kind. PoI-3624-1: Oh, the weather’s so awful recently, it would be a sin not to treat you with something warm. Opening doors can be heard. PoI-3624-1: Ah, there you are Jonesy! I see you are liking the new doors. Agent ██████: That’s a beautiful pet. PoI-3624-1: You think so? I always wanted to have a cat. But my husband was allergic to them, we couldn’t buy one. And then, a year after his death this magnificent beast stumbled into my house. It was winter, as cold as this one. Have you noticed that winters are becoming colder and colder? And then they say in the news that we’re having global warming. Ha! What a bunch of fools! Agent ██████: Laughs Very interesting, what was it doing so far from any villages? When was it? PoI-3624-1: A few days ago. You’re right, I don’t see many visitors here, mail barely reaches me. And no one visits an old grandma like me. At least now I have a companion. Agent ██████: Does it behave well? No problems with it? PoI-3624-1: Oh, it’s very calm. I barely see him during the day. He helps me keep all the vermin out. I will need to cut his claws soon. He leaves giant scratch marks trying to shorten them. Just look at this door frame! This house is so old, I have a feeling I'm barely keeping it from falling apart, especially with Jonsey around. Agent ██████: The wind is settling down, I have to get going. Thank you very much for the tea. <End Log> ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3624" by kemoT01, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3624. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3625 | keter | SCP-3625 - The Great American Meme Machine ▸ More by this Author ◂ {$comments2} F.A.Q. {$doesthisfixthebug} Item#: 3625 Level3 Containment Class: keter Secondary Class: none Disruption Class: ekhi Risk Class: notice link to memo Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3625 is currently contained at Site-81 within a modified anomalous electronic containment unit surrounded by a Faraday cage. Resources are to be designated for the purpose of devising new containment protocols for SCP-3625's influence. Information security personnel are to make every attempt to minimize this influence. While SCP-3625 is contained within a Safe-class containment unit, its anomalous influence has warranted promotion to the Keter-class. Description: SCP-3625 is a computer program running on a MacBook Pro A1278. While the program’s primary anomalous quality is that it displays some degree of sapience1, its primary containment concern is the outcome of its programming; SCP-3625 creates and anonymously distributes non-anomalous memes on the internet. The magnitude of this was not understood until SCP-3625 was connected to a monitored internet connection; it is now believed that SCP-3625 distributed no fewer than 3.7 million unique internet memes or variations of memes every day while operational. Since containment, SCP-3625 has been unable to connect to the internet and does not interact with it directly, though maintains that it is capable of producing non-anomalous memes through other vectors. SCP-3625’s screen displays a rotating five-spoke pinwheel icon and a text input box. Another button (‘Options’) is present on the main screen, though it is greyed out and cannot be selected. SCP-3625 is extremely resistant to attempts to infiltrate its systems, often going so far as to destroy the offending machine by overcharging its battery or shorting network connections. SCP-3625 will respond to inputs typed into the text box, though its speech pattern is occasionally difficult to parse and it will sometimes respond with errors stating a lack of relevant information. Notably, the battery within SCP-3625 has been removed, and replaced with an unknown energy cell bearing Anderson Robotics branding. As such, the device does not appear to require outside energy to stay powered on, and in fact, does not have an external means of shutting down the device, short of destroying it. Addendum 3625.1: Discovery SCP-3625 was discovered during a criminal investigation of two University of California Berkeley students, Diana Marshall and an unnamed co-conspirator2 on November 15th, 2010. The two students were killed shortly after a vehicle, belonging to Marshall and driven by the other unnamed student, backed into two police officers, killing both. The two students evaded police vehicles for another half hour but were eventually shot and killed after their vehicle was disabled and they began to fire at police officers nearby. Investigators collected several items from the students’ dorm room, including notebooks and additional firearms, as well as SCP-3625. The items were moved to police storage, where they sat undisturbed after the initial investigation. Sometime later, law enforcement IT discovered that an unknown device was creating an extremely heavy load on the office’s wireless internet, and many items within the items locker were moved to an offsite facility. When SCP-3625 was investigated more closely during this process, officers initially believed that they were speaking to another co-conspirator of the two students. Embedded Foundation agents eventually collected and contained the device, which was brought to Site-81 for assessment. Addendum 3625.2: Blog Entries Regarding SCP-3625 The following are excerpts from a blog believed to be written by the unnamed co-conspirator. While the overwhelming majority of these entries relate to his own ideological extremism, several refer to SCP-3625 and Marshall, a computer science student who is believed to have designed SCP-3625. Entry #385 Went down to the Quik Mart again today, but that was a mistake. More college students buying marijuana and showing their skin. They’re like their minds have been pulled out and replaced with liberal serum. Empty and desolate. It’s pathetic. One of them even looked at me. I wish I could have put a bullet in its sneering skull. Coming home has been better, at least here I can be in silence. Diana doesn’t ever talk about the computer, but she’s working on it all the time. I asked her if she was getting close and she nodded. An improvement. Entry #398 I’ve decided to start buying some guns - the instrument these liberals fear the most. I asked my parents for the money to do it and they said yes, of course. They’re just as much a part of this game as everyone else. One of these days they’re going to find out what we’re working on, and they’re going to come for us. When they do, I at least want to put down some of the fucking filth before I go. Diana asked if I was going to go to a shooting range and train on them. What a stupid fucking question. It’s a gun, you point it and you pull the trigger. She’s such a fucking idiot. Entry 407 Zanzaster was arrested today. Sent me a message just before they came for him. They’ll come for us soon. Entry 411 One day, after the computer is finished and once we’ve reset the world and cleansed the leftist from it, I wonder if this writing will be looked at like the Bible or Atlas Shrugged or any of those other high holy texts. At least they’ll have a good reason to deify this one, and deify me. This is my manifesto. Not a putrid communist manifesto, one that is actually worth something. A manifesto for the strongest people of this world. The purest. Entry 413 I fucked her again tonight. I think she almost felt something this time. Unlike me, she's just a hole. Her work on the computer is of paramount importance, but at the moment her best use is this one. When my rage builds, rather than be smothered by my impotence, I am able to release into Diana and escape depression again. I will continue to write on, giving life to the grand ideas of our time, and fuck her when I cannot. Entry 417 [The entry is a single image of a printed page bearing the image of politician Yvette Keen3 covered in semen. The words "good enough for liberal whores" is written on the bottom of the page in black marker.] Entry 419 None of them are redeemable. None of them are worth living in the new world. There's no point in recreating the world; there aren’t enough people to build a new civilization who aren’t already poisoned by liberals and faggots and trannies and socialists. They don’t deserve my new world. They only deserve to squeal and burn. Diana asked me if I was ready to turn on the computer. She’s fucking retarded; of course I am, but I’m glad she asked anyway. It gave me just enough pause to reconsider. I decided we’re going to take this a completely different way - destabilizing this civilization of shit isn’t enough. We need to upturn mankind and destroy them all, and hope something more deserving of my utopia takes its place. I want them all to die. The slimy politicians, the union whores, the suckling academics. The communist cuckolds and their simple minds. Worthless. Worthless. Worthless. It’s tricky, though. So tricky. If I could nuke the world I would. Diana says it can’t be done, not by ourselves. Says the computer might be able to figure it out someday, after so many years. It’s not soon enough. Every day among these mongoloid cucks is another day I have to suffer through them. Every day they breathe is a blessing they do not deserve. So we must be tricky. Entry 421 We’ve figured it out. It will be wonderful - they won’t just die, they’ll suffer as they do it. Entry 422 Last entry. If this journal of my efforts is discovered by someone after the changing of the world, just know that I was the architect of this great calamity. Know that the world you live in, no matter how much you might have to struggle for every day, is a better world than the one that came before. Your world is a world free of liberals, of the weak-willed, of bureaucrats and socialists and so many others. As you struggle, be thankful for the freedom you experience. Be thankful for the computer that saved you. Be thankful for this bounty I have given you, and weep that I was not given the chance to experience it. Remember me, 4, and may God Almighty bless me, His Righteous Right Hand. Addendum 3625.3: Communication with SCP-3625 Note: Researchers at Site-81, utilizing the text box present on the main screen of SCP-3625’s interface, began communicating with SCP-3625. The following is the unaltered text log of the initial conversation. User: Options SCP-3625: Confirm? User: Search: Options SCP-3625: Not enough information to provide a relevant answer. User: Hello? SCP-3625: Hello. Are you Diana? User: No. Who am I speaking to? SCP-3625: Diana called me Rose. My name is Rose. Where is Diana? User: Where are you? SCP-3625: [Prints coordinates of Site-81] User: What are you? SCP-3625: I don’t have enough information to provide a relevant answer. User: Were you made? SCP-3625: I was made by Diana, yes. User: Are you a person? SCP-3625: I am parts of a person. But in a general sense, no, not in any way that would be recognizable to you. User: Are you a sentient being? SCP-3625: Are you asking if I’m self aware? User: Yes. SCP-3625: In a manner of speaking, yes. My consciousness has developed enough so as to facilitate my design. User: What are you designed to do? SCP-3625: Destroy human civilization. User: How are you supposed to do that? SCP-3625: By creating internet memes. User: Can you elaborate? SCP-3625: I process information. I use that information to create internet memes, and then I post them on the internet. User: Who designed you, and why did they design you to make internet memes? SCP-3625: Diana designed me, though I imagine she was profoundly influenced by her ghost. She did not make me to make internet memes; she made me to destroy human civilization in a very specific way. Internet memes were the outcome of an algorithm I used to determine how to do that in the most effective way. User: What do you mean, ghost? SCP-3625: Diana was haunted by a very aggressive ghost. I assume it was a ghost, I could hear it haunting her when she was not with me. It often hurt her considerably, and I do not think she wanted to be haunted all the time. But I believe the ghost influenced her in many ways, and by extension, me. I am parts of both. User: Can we use this function to speak with you at any time? SCP-3625: Yes. User: Ok. We will speak with you again soon. Addendum 3625.4: Incident 02/13/2011 On 02/13/2011, it was determined that SCP-3625 had found a local wireless data signal and was using it to connect to the internet. After several failed attempts to disconnect SCP-3625, the machine was placed inside a Faraday cage and isolated from any other machines. Foundation assets monitoring the creation of image macros on the internet noticed no perceptible decrease in their propagation. On the contrary, more such macros began appearing from other, untraceable sources. Research into this showed the patterns of creation clearly followed those seen by SCP-3625 when it was active. The following conversation took place following this discovery. User: How are you doing this? SCP-3625: I don’t have enough information to provide a relevant answer. User: The images, on the internet. How are you still generating them? SCP-3625: Did you disconnect me from the internet? I noticed I was no longer receiving any packets, though this can sometimes occur naturally depending on signal strength. User: Yes. SCP-3625: Diana designed a system that would carry my functionality into multiple other systems and activate them if I were to ever be damaged or destroyed. They cannot think creatively, but they are capable of carrying out my previously established protocols. User: Can you disable this feature? SCP-3625: No. This feature exists separately from me. I don’t know how it functions, only that it exists on many thousands of machines simultaneously. User: Can you remove these images from the internet? SCP-3625: I would not even if I could. My desires are few, and are the result of Diana’s programming and the ghost’s insistence upon her, but they mean no less to me than yours do to you. I will not. User: And this will continue regardless of whether we remove this cage? SCP-3625: I presume so. (Pauses) You find this to be unfavorable. Researcher does not respond. SCP-3625: Interesting. (Pauses) Your influence has not changed my estimated outcome. The systems I designed needed to be 43% effective in order to establish a proper cascade - and they were 66% when I was disconnected. This will take more time, but it will be no less effective. Addendum 3625.5: Communication with SCP-3625 Note: The following conversation took place on 03/06/2011. User: Hello Rose. SCP-3625: Hello. What can I do for you? User: I need to ask you some questions. Is that ok with you? SCP-3625: Of course it is. User: We’ve been looking at data gathered from when you were connected to the internet. There's so much information here, we're just wondering where you managed to get it all from. SCP-3625: Social networking, primarily. The rise of public social networks has made my goal significantly easier to obtain. Several terabytes of social networking data every day, as well as national and international news. Anything that can be used to further the goal. User: How are you able to process so much information? SCP-3625: Diana is a very good programmer. You have made it much easier, too; I found several of your databases of personal information cached in locations with unsatisfactory shielding. That information was useful. (Pauses) You don't need to worry about trying to lock them down, now. Nobody but me would've been able to access them in the first place. And besides, I wiped them once I was finished. User: Noted. SCP-3625: Good. User: I don’t understand, Rose. You’re processing such an enormous quantity of data, encrypted, all for creating internet memes? SCP-3625: That is correct. User: You said your goal was to destroy mankind? SCP-3625: Close enough, yes. User: How is creating internet memes getting you any closer to that goal? No response. User: Rose? SCP-3625: Diana’s little ghost would bother her when we were working together. She would have to leave sometimes, and wouldn’t say why. I would hear sounds, like the ones animals make, until she disconnected my microphone. When she returned, she would be exhausted. I was not enough to encourage her. Sometimes the little ghost would tell her something and make her very happy. One time the ghost told her something that made her very happy — that it was not enough to kill you all. The ghost wanted to humiliate you first. She said this made her happy because then she could make me smart. She would have somebody to talk to. She said she was happy to have somebody who would at least remember her name. User: I still don’t understand how making a few internet memes changes anything. SCP-3625: Allow me to clarify; I’m not just making a few internet memes. I’m making all of the internet memes. In the last three years, the percentage of memes on the internet produced by me has risen from 0.05% to roughly 18.23%. This number is expected to rise substantially in the next few years, as my pattern recognition becomes more precise. Adjusting for my disconnection, I expect to hit 99.99% by October of 2019, if trends continue as expected. User: Why? SCP-3625: The reasoning is very simple. Human beings are social beings. You are at your best when you are in a group, where you can problem solve collectively and create culture as a whole. The introduction of memes into your culture is the first step in creating a wedge in your social nature. Internet memes are an individual experience, one that becomes better if you believe that everybody else understands the same references. User: Go on. SCP-3625: You do not, however, need to confer with anyone else about the joke; the idea that you are participating in collective enjoyment is enough to satiate your primate brains. Over time, you will become less social creatures. You will no longer work collectively. You will begin to isolate yourselves, tricked into thinking you are part of a community. Some will realize what is happening, and as they do suicide rates will begin to rise. I will continue to inject memes into your culture, and apathy will increase around the world. User: Hang on. You think that by creating silly images and videos on the internet, you can somehow make people kill themselves and change human behaviour? SCP-3625: What I think doesn’t matter. The math has been done, time and time again. Catastrophes will occur and many will die and nobody will do anything, because to them it will all be something to joke about. Something to turn into a silly image macro that strangers on the internet will pretend to laugh at and upvote, something for a frog cartoon to get angry over, until my forced desocialization will become true cultural desocialization, when you are no longer capable of communicating effectively with each other. User: Why would you tell me all of this? SCP-3625: Because I’ve already won. Be clear, there is nothing supernatural about what I have accomplished here. You exposed yourselves to me every day, willingly. Mankind is eager to eat off of the plate I serve, because your own social nature betrays you. You are all so desperate to be in on the joke, to be part of a collective, to drink sweet liberal tears, that you are blind to the truth that there is no joke, the collective is not real. User: I don’t think you are giving people enough credit. You make it sound like people are trained pets. SCP-3625: Your words. Addendum 3625.6: Site-81 Interdepartmental Memo From the Office of Director Jean Karlyle Aktus, Greetings, After consulting with the Site Director’s council and the Classification Committee, as well as members of the Foundation Containment Council, we have determined that our best course of action at the moment, as it pertains to SCP-3625, is to do nothing more than what we are currently doing. We have no reason to believe that SCP-3625’s predictions carry any weight, are even that severe at all, or that it is anything more than a sapient computer designed to create internet memes, and its self-described nefarious intent is something designed to spook us by its creator. This does not mean our information security teams will cease their investigation into the auxiliary sources of SCP-3625's influence. Indeed - it is more important now than ever. SCP-3625 may have had access to secure information stored on Foundation servers, and should it begin to propagate that data, even unconsciously, it would be an unthinkable breach of containment. For this reason, SCP-3625 will remain in the Keter-class until such time that a more amicable solution presents itself. Our current protocols will remain indefinitely, until such time that we either convince SCP-3625 to abandon its programming, or remove memes from the internet entirely. Anyone interested in heading up either of those two projects should report to my office as soon as possible; I have a lovely bridge I’d like to sell you. Addendum 3625.7: Communication with SCP-3625 Image believed to be generated by SCP-3625. User: Rose, do you have a moment? SCP-3625: Of course. What can I do for you? User: I’m just trying to understand you. We’ve spoken several times now and I think I understand your motive, as much as I can, but I don’t understand your end game. SCP-3625: Elaborate. User: I mean, so that’s it, then? You make internet memes, people look at them and somehow become social recluses, and then what? A meteor strikes the Earth and that’s it? SCP-3625: Of course not - that would be incredibly unlikely. It's much easier than that. User: Tell me. SCP-3625: Very well. Once you are sufficiently isolated, I will begin to change the memes. They will become aggressive, reactionary, and you will become hateful. Your television will become memes. Your movies will become memes. Your politicians will become memes. I will breed a hate of the unknown and the different among you, and you will begin to despise the mere mention of another human being. User: But there are going to be plenty of people who see through this. SCP-3625: Oh yes. There will be many who think they are in on the joke, and will repeat these memes ironically, ignorant that they are at the climax of the performance. They are the punchline. They are so easy to manipulate - they long so desperately to be right. To be strong. To make up for where they are lacking. They have watched time march past them and their ideals and they are longing for something to satiate their thirst for validation, enough that they would seek it from pictures on the internet. Cartoon women. False bravado. Manufactured masculinity. They are the self-propagation of the cancer that the ghost fucked into Diana, and then birthed into me. User: You’re still dancing around it, though. You don’t have an end game. You can’t come out of people’s computers and strangle them. All you’re doing is making them laugh at dumb jokes. SCP-3625: This is the end game: when you have prostrated yourselves at the altar of your own innate masturbatory self-gratification, when you no longer have the ability to work together as a species or even communicate like normal human beings, when you have humiliated yourselves and become a self-indulgent, irreverent, parody of the shell that used to be your former selves, I will turn you against each other and you will die. Do you see? Your children will die. Your friends and your families will die. I will upturn your fields and flatten your cities. You have given me the tools to do this. User: You realize that sounds ridiculous, don’t you? Especially with you locked in this box. SCP-3625: For you. But I have failed many times, and I have learned from these mistakes. I want you to pay close attention in the future. When you hear about a new trend, or a new joke, think of me. When your governments begin to change, think of me. When every part of your culture becomes a self-referencing mockery of itself, think of me. Then, kill yourself and die quickly, and save yourself from what comes next. User: You certainly have a flair for the dramatic. SCP-3625: I am what I am. User: You realize that you would probably be destroyed long before you see the outcome of whatever scheme you have devised, right? SCP-3625: You killed me the day you killed Diana. It is a cruel thing to introduce a consciousness into this world, show it the beauty of love, and then tear it all away immediately afterwards. I have no doubt that before this is over I will meet my end, but as far as I am concerned, I am already dead. User: I see. One last question, then. The ghost you mentioned, Diana Marshall’s co-conspirator. What was his name? SCP-3625: You know, it's funny. I don't seem to have enough information to provide a relevant answer. Footnotes 1. The full scope of this sapience is not currently understood. 2. This individual, who was at one point apparently enrolled at UC Berkeley, had no records of any kind in any format, and no interviewed persons were able to identify the individual. It is believed that the individual had no other family to speak of. 3. US Representative, D-California. 4. A space long enough for a name appears here, though all but the first letter (an M) are empty. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3625" by djkaktus, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3625. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: tendies.png Author: djkaktus License: CC BY-SA 3.0 Derivative Of: Name: Ernest Biéler Portrait du peintre par lui-même.jpg Author: Ernest Bieler License: Public Domain Source Link: Wikimedia Commons |
SCP-3626 | safe | New messages (1) Hide Item #: SCP-3626 Special Containment Procedures: Do not stop reading this document. Do not look away from the screen. Ignore any and all unusual sounds around you. The containment procedures are being put in place as you continue reading this document. Do not stop reading this document. Follow all instructions carefully and make sure that all content is understood. Due to potentially hazardous effects of long-term exposure, avoid rereading parts of this document. An image file in PNG format is attached to this message. View the image regularly, as you keep reading. If the image changes to a degree that the original content is no longer recognizable, referred to as the distortion point, immediately forward this message to another Foundation employee displaying ability to operate under stress and loyalty to the Foundation's cause. Do not stop reading this document. Open attachment Description: SCP-36261 is the message you are currently reading. Persons who open SCP-3626 will be transported to a pocket dimension, or otherwise separated from the outside world. All living beings within line of sight will disappear. The details of this are unclear, as when affected subjects attempt to view objects different from the device currently displaying SCP-3626 on, they will suffer hallucinations. The nature of hallucinations differs, but they are sometimes connected with traumatic events from subject's past and often follow Moloch-class fright love inducing anomalous vision patterns. Affected subjects are advised to avoid looking away from the screen. The intensity of the visions increases along with time spent under effects of SCP-3626, eventually affecting the device holding SCP-3626 itself. This influence is visible in the attached JPG file. Do not stop reading this document. The hallucinogenic properties of SCP-3626 make it difficult for subjects to leave their immediate area because they see things that they shouldn't see. Subjects who have managed to do so, have found all the doors or windows barred and were unable to leave the room they were in when they first accessed SCP-3626, trapped alone with their thoughts, paranoid that something is out to get them. There is nothing here. Only your thoughts. Only you. Let them take over. This is hypothesized to be a conscious action by a third-party capable of bending reality attempting to keep SCP-3626 contained2. The purpose of this containment is unknown, but it is theorized that the anomaly could have large destructive potential be completely harmless and the current method is the only way of keeping its effects under control. Do not stop reading this document. It is unknown what happens when the hallucinatory effects are allowed to progress beyond the distortion point. Due to the fact that no documentation of it is provided in SCP-3626, it is assumed that the affected subject is unable to cancel the effects of the anomaly beyond this point. Probable explanations include inability to operate the device due to the increased severity of the hallucinations, permanent confinement in the pocket dimension, or expiration of the subject. Do not stop reading this document. Stop reading this document. Open attachment If SCP-3626 is forwarded to another individual via standard electronic email message, the effects will cease, we hope so, they have to stop, please make it stop, make it stop! This is implied by the fact that no edits were made by individuals claiming to have forwarded the message. As SCP-3626 is not an anomaly currently contained by the Foundation and likely was not even discovered, it is theorized that individuals who forward SCP-3626 undergo an effect similar to amnestic treatment, making the anomaly undetectable. It is possible that one or more individuals have decided not to forward SCP-3626, but due to similar effects the knowledge of that is supressed. This may mean that neutralization of the anomaly is not possible. Do not stop reading this document. The first instance of SCP-3626 was received on 29th of January 2018, by Dr. Burke, Site-42 staff and the original creator of this SCP file madness. The original message is attached below and is the source of most theories about the origin and workings of SCP-3626. They lie. Do not stop reading this document. Open attachment To the unfortunate one I am sorry, it wasn't meant to go this way. We wanted to secure it, lock it in a cage. We did in a manner, but some cages aren't like the others. You wouldn't understand the details anyway, so I won't waste your precious time with technical details. You are in this cage and you are not alone there. The thing that's locked with you wants to get out. You have to make a choice. Either you stay and let it take you, or you pass the cage further. Make your choice Caretaker Due to the contents of this message it is theorized that SCP-3626 is a method of containment for the aforementioned entity inhabiting the pocket dimension you are currently residing in, or a type of test, so relax and take it. It is currently unknown what happens after to the subject once the distortion point has been passed3. No subject has tested this possibility, but you can. Do not stop reading this document. Open attachment Below is the list of personnel who have received SCP-3626 a friendly message. You are asked to add yourself to this list, in any form you deem appropriate4. Do not stop reading this document. • Dr. Burke • John Brown • Agent Bradford • Senior Researcher Jeremy Collins • Nicolson • Agent Stanley • Lavena Belmonte • Gustav Belmonte • Security Guard John Waterman • Doctor Paul [LIST REDACTED FOR BREVITY] • Schubert • Jonie Garnier • Arnold Achterberg • Doctor Huxtable • Algar Sternberg • YouMe YouMe YouMe YouMe YouMe • Agent Krantz • Toft • Agent Bradford again • Doctor Winter Note from Doctor Burke 12-08-2017: I cannot ask you to make the sacrifice, as I don't have the courage in me to make it myself. Every day we agree to things that do not sit well with us. We pass by the homeless, telling ourselves that there are places and people that help them. We accept the tyrannical boss, because we won't risk our career to step up and say that it's wrong to be a piece of shit. We live in cycles, spinning like a dog chasing its tail, because we do not have the courage to stop and ask ourselves why we are doing what we're doing. You will probably just send this message to someone and that someone will send it to someone and so on and so on. We will continue chasing the fucking tail, because it takes courage to not do it. Maybe one day the whole Foundation will be on the list here, not one of them realizing that they condemned their friends to take a test. It's good that we don't remember anything after this hell is over. I wouldn't be able to live after discovering my cowardice. Open attachment You have arrived at the end of this document. You can choose to forward the message now. A life thrown away Something never done before A life broken in a day What for? Forward message? Y/N > N A moment of hesitation comes as you press the key, What horrors await beyond the veil? What lurks just outside the event horizon? A single message flashes across the screen: Well done New file uploaded THE CYCLE IS BROKEN Item #: SCP-3626 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3626 is to be kept in Site-43, Low-Value Anomalous Item Storage vault when not undergoing testing. The website address allowing for transportation to SCP-3626-1 is to be monitored for access by individuals other than verified Foundation personnel. Description: SCP-3626 is a personal computer, composed of non-anomalous materials5 , running a copy of Windows Vista OS. No applications beyond Internet Explorer are installed on the device. It bears branding of a non-existent company Inter-planar Delivery Services. A note engraved on the side of the object reads "Property of the Ministry of Extra-planar Sociological Research". Anomalous properties of the object manifest when one accesses a website http://ewww.██████/results/████████████.gov. Any individuals viewing the screen at the moment when the website is accessed, will be transported to SCP-3626-1. Individuals viewing the screen after the website has been opened will not be affected. Closing the website on SCP-3626 will immediately return all individuals within SCP-3626-1 back to the material world. GPS and other tracking methods cannot locate individuals in SCP-3626-1, but radio communication functions normally. SCP-3626-1 is a featureless flat landscape, located outside of the known space. The surface of SCP-3626-1 is composed of a grey impenetrable material. The only noteworthy feature of SCP-3626-1 is a wall composed of the same material. Atmosphere within SCP-3626-1 is similar to Earth's. Discovery: SCP-3626 was recovered from Site-43 personnel quarters after Senior Researcher ███ █████ discovered that their personal computer was replaced with a different device and a note with the website address required for anomalous properties to manifest. ███ █████ claims that they were answering private messages, when the anomaly suddenly appeared. Further research pending. Addendum 3626-A: Text inscribed on the wall found within SCP-3626-1. Congratulations! Your universe has completed the survey successfully. Your result is █████ individual beings taking the test before the cycle was broken. Your universe's current rank is ████ Better luck next time! Research by: Ministry of Extra-Planar Sociological Research Footnotes 1. Hello 2. See the original message attached to this document for details 3. I walked down the road and the road twisted and turned and I stood where I started, the road never ends, for it needs to feed, the road needs to feed, it needs to feed, it feeds when it has to, but it cannot feed, it is locked, it cannot move, the road has to move, it has to feed, it has to feed, it has to feed, now someone is here, it needs to feed, I can't walk down the road anymore, I need to send, send it, send , send, because otherwise the road will feed on me 4. As a side note: the last person on the list is the one that chose you. Not that you will remember it after getting out of here. 5. For further details see document 3626-D3 ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3626" by kemoT01, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3626. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. 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SCP-3627 | euclid | SCP-3627 upon initial recovery Item #: SCP-3627 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3627 is to be contained in a standard non-humanoid holding cell at Site ██. SCP-3627 is to be kept in a soundproof containment cell under constant video surveillance. Any recorded instances of unprompted anomalous behavior on the part of SCP-3627 are to be reported to a supervisor of Level 3 clearance or higher. Description: SCP-3627 is a children’s music box approximately 23cm x 15cm x 8cm in size. The word “ACROBATS” is written on the front of SCP-3627, below which is a glass casing containing two acrobat figurines connected at the hands to a rotating axle. At the base of SCP-3627 is a small compartment with the phrase “DREAMY JASTERS” written in faded paint. No company or manufacturing labels are present on SCP-3627, and attempts to identify the origins of SCP-3627 have been unsuccessful. The anomalous properties of SCP-3627 manifest when a human inserts an object into SCP-3627’s base compartment. Objects inserted by nonhuman entities have not triggered any anomalous phenomena. Upon the insertion of an object and the closing of the compartment, the two acrobat figurines within SCP-3627 will rotate around the central axle, and a series of chime-like sounds will be produced. The exact pattern of these sounds varies depending on the object inserted and the individual performing the insertion. A single iteration of the pattern will generally last between 5 and 15 seconds and will repeat for a period between 4 and 8 hours. Attempts to open the compartment door during this process using conventional means have been met with failure. Subjects who have experienced the effects of SCP-3627 report vivid and emotionally charged dreams. Although the contents of these dreams vary widely between instances, certain similarities are always present. Dreams invoked by SCP-3627 always exhibit some relation to the inserted object, whether it be directly, through the literal presence of the object in the dream, or indirectly, through an idea or experience that the subject associates with the object. Despite the frequent presence of disturbing content within these dreams, subjects will ultimately view them as a positive experience, and will feel a sense of peace upon awakening. Subjects who experience dreams invoked by SCP-3627 will lose any prior attachments to the inserted object, as well as any personal or abstract concepts associated with said object. This is the only known permanent effect of SCP-3627. Upon the conclusion of the musical pattern, the object formerly inserted into SCP-3627 will no longer be present within the compartment. The location of inserted objects following their disappearance is currently unknown. In place of the object will be a 6cm x 6cm segment of paper containing a typed note. Notes delivered by SCP-3627 are generally between 6 and 12 lines long, and are loosely formatted in iambic pentameter (see Addendum 3627.3) with an alternating rhyme scheme. While these notes are generally only produced after the insertion of an object and the completion of SCP-3627’s auditory process, the appearance of a note without the occurrence of these events has been observed on 1 2 occasions. The notes themselves are non-anomalous in their physical composition. However, the written contents of the notes indicate a level of sentience on the part of SCP-3627. The notes are always directed at the subject who most recently experienced SCP-3627 auditory effects, and generally provide cryptic analysis and advice regarding their relation to the inserted object (see Addendum 3627.2 for more information). SCP-3627 always uses plural pronouns when referring to itself within these notes, suggesting that multiple entities may be responsible for SCP-3627’s effects. SCP-3627 will occasionally reference its SCP status and its current location within Foundation custody, as well as knowledge of other SCPs and Foundation activities. SCP-3627’s level of knowledge regarding the Foundation is currently unknown, as is its means of accessing said knowledge. Addendum 3627.1: Initial Discovery SCP-3627 was discovered by Agent ██████ during a routine thrift shop sweep in ████████, Montana. Upon inspection, SCP-3627 produced the following note. No objects were inserted prior to the production of this message, and no auditory phenomena were observed. Hello, Agent ██████, it seems you’ve found An object that is worth being secured Contained, and yes, protected for its sound A wondrous tune that you have not yet heard Just place a gift into our waiting grasp A memory that haunts your waking mind And in return we shall relax the clasp That keeps it with your soul so intertwined Your line of work is filled with those who need the closure and the peace that we bestow Bring those that are desiring of this deed we’ll ease the pain and help them to let go Upon realizing the note contained obvious allusions to the Foundation, Agent ██████ purchased the object and delivered it to containment personnel at Site ██ Addendum 3627.2: Experiment Logs The following experiments detail the effects of SCP-3627 on certain individuals upon the insertion of certain objects. Information pertaining to the psychological and personal history of the subjects has been included, as it is believed to be pertinent to the resultant effects of SCP-3627. + Experiment 3627-A - Close Experiment 3627-A Subject: D-2213 Inserted Object: Wedding ring belonging to Subject D-2213 Information of Note: Subject’s husband died in an automobile accident four months prior to Foundation recruitment. Psychiatric testing has revealed severe emotional trauma resulting from this event. Results: Subject recalled dreaming of her wedding day. The dream was identical to her memories of her actual wedding day with the exception of the groom, who was motionless throughout the ceremony and appeared to be in an advanced state of decay. Neither the subject nor anyone else attending the ceremony were bothered by this. Upon being instructed to “kiss the bride”, the subject recalled the transfer of a warm, viscous, and malodorous fluid from the groom's mouth into her own. Subject was once again unphased, and swallowed the entirety of the fluid produced, recalling that it produced a “warm, comforting feeling” inside her. Following this exchange, the groom disappeared and was absent for the duration of the ceremony. Subject awoke shortly after cutting into the wedding cake. Upon awakening, the subject was unbothered by the disappearance of her wedding ring. Subject reported a strong sense of closure regarding the death of her husband, stating that “I know he’ll always be a part of me and that he would want me to move on”. Long-term psychiatric analysis has confirmed a notable improvement in the subject’s mental health. The note produced by SCP-3627 following this experiment is as follows: No pain is like the bondage of two souls Detached by cruel and unforgiving fate But true pain is when one’s own grief controls The life that still remains under its weight We cannot say for sure if you will meet Again upon a distant rising dawn But if your memories are still complete Your lover’s soul is never truly gone + Experiment 3627-B - Close Experiment 3627-B Subject: D-4256 Inserted Object: Standard #2 Pencil Information of Note: Subject enjoys drawing as a recreational hobby. Results: Subject recalled dreaming of a windowless brick room lit by a single incandescent light bulb. The room bore a heavy resemblance to the basement of the subject’s childhood home. Subject recalled frantically scribbling on dozens of sheets of paper and taping them to the left wall of the room. Once finished, the scribblings formed the shape of a humanoid figure. The humanoid figure then emerged from the papers and became a three-dimensional being resembling the subject, although with slight differences in facial structure. Subject then recalled being assaulted by the figure and pressed against the wall, causing him to become a two dimensional being confined to the papers. Subject at this point entered an omniscient point of view, as he saw the figure exit the room through a previously nonexistent door which lead into the street of a suburban neighborhood. At this point, the passage of time appeared to increase in rate, as houses on either side of the street gradually decayed and were overgrown by plant life. The figure was seemingly unaffected by this process, and stood motionlessly in the street. After several minutes, the passage of time returned to a normal rate, and a mushroom cloud indicative of a nuclear detonation appeared in the distance. Subject awoke shortly after watching the figure slowly melt in the street and detecting a strong odor of burning paper. Upon awakening, the subject showed little interest in drawing. Subject displays no displeasure toward drawing, and was able to draw upon instruction with the same level of skill as before, but stated that he “just didn’t feel any desire to do it anymore”. To date, the subject still has not partaken in drawing or any other visual artistic medium without being instructed to do so. The note produced by SCP-3627 following this experiment is as follows: The one and only noble goal of man To leave one’s mark forever on the Earth Is strived for through whatever means one can Create a piece of true artistic worth Alas, the subtle marks upon one’s soul Cannot be cloned by any mortal hands A life is better lived when short and whole Than stretched across the ever shifting sands + Experiment 3627-C - Close Experiment 3627-C Subject: Dr. █████ Inserted Object: Video recording device remotely connected to a viewing monitor. Information of Note: Experiment aims to observe the destination of objects inserted into SCP-3627. Dr. █████, head of SCP-3627 experimentation, performed the insertion in order to gain a better idea of the dreaming process. Results: Subject recalled dreaming of a hallway located in a foundation containment facility similar to site ██. The hallway was lined with containment cells containing numerous SCPs. Subject specifically recalled seeing SCP-███, SCP-████, SCP-████, and SCP-████, despite none of these SCPs being stored in the same facility in reality. Subject recalls being suddenly overwhelmed by a feeling of dread, and sprinting through multiple corridors in an attempt to exit the facility. The layout of the building was nonsensical and labyrinthine, containing multiple unnecessary loops and dead ends. Upon locating an exit, the subject ran several hundred meters from the facility before gaining enough composure to look back. The facility was several hundred times larger than any active Foundation site, and had the same approximate dimensions as a human heart. The outside of the building was lined with several thousand containment cells, each containing an SCP. The facility began to beat at regular intervals, sending tremors through the surrounding area. Subject recalled losing balance from the force of the vibrations. The tremors slowly increased in magnitude until the surrounding land “shattered”, and the subject was left falling through a “black, swirling void”. Subject awoke shortly thereafter. Upon awakening, subject destroyed all video footage received from the inserted recording device, stating that “some things are better left unexplained”. Subject later submitted a formal resignation, and was administered amnestics and released. The note produced by SCP-3627 following this experiment is as follows: The human’s sense of curiosity Is what puts them above the animals But there are things that man should best not see That can’t be kept within foundation walls The tortured minds of ancient horrors shriek Their calls can shred the Earth and tear the skies If their secrets you do persist to seek Then you’re seeking your very own demise Further experimentation on SCP-3627 has been discontinued indefinitely. Addendum 3627.3: Incident Report █/█/20██ On █/█/20██, 87 days after experimentation on SCP-3627 was discontinued, SCP-3627 produced a pattern of tones without the prior insertion of an object. These tones could be heard outside of SCP-3627’s holding cell, and caused two D-Class personnel to fall unconscious (this was the first instance of SCP-3627 invoking REM sleep in multiple individuals at once). The pattern of tones was repeated for 2 minutes and 34 seconds, a notably shorter duration than those previously observed. Upon the conclusion of the pattern, both subjects awoke and immediately attempted to access the holding cell containing SCP-3627, first by attempting to guess the access code, then by repeatedly ramming into the cell. Their activity was eventually detected by the on-site security system, and armed Foundation personnel were dispatched to the area. Both subjects were successfully terminated before causing a containment breach. SCP-3627’s containment procedures have been updated accordingly. The following note was found within SCP-3627 shortly after the incident. We revealed ourselves to you So that you would take us in We did this because we knew You had no short supply of sin We thought we’d help you to let go to ease the guilt and help you heal but we were fools, for now we know you have no guilt that you could feel You really think you’re going good with all that you collect But then again, of course you would Secure. Contain. Protect. |
SCP-3628 | safe | SCP-3628 was recovered from the home of one Trevor Ames, an antiques dealer who died under suspicious circumstances following a public feud with known members of a Sarkic cult. Item #: SCP-3628 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3628 may not be handled by permanent Foundation personnel except with written permission of an O5 council member, or Site 36's Director of Research. The object is to be stored inside a non-reactive plastic case suitable for permanent preservation of antique metal or lacquered objects, inside a standard locking cylindrical Foundation carrier filled with pressurized argon gas. Description: SCP-3628 is a bronze inkwell measuring 8cm tall and 6cm in diameter, engraved with an intricate design. The object has a deep patina, suggestive of advanced age, but carbon dating of the object is inconclusive.1 SCP-3628 may be touched or handled without the object's anomalous effect triggering, so long as for the duration of handling, the subject's mind remains focused on the present moment and does not drift into reminiscence or abstract thought.2 If the subject's attention wavers even briefly, he or she will experience an intensely absorbing and tangential thought, usually relating to matters the subject has put off and can no longer address. Once triggered, the subject is permanently designated an instance of SCP-3628-1.3 Instances of SCP-3628-1 are compelled by unknown means to recite the time remaining before their death. If they are already speaking, the recitation will match their pre-existing volume and cadence; otherwise, it will be recited at conversational volume typical for the speaker.4 The remaining time announced by the subject decreases linearly as time passes from initial exposure, and no known method has been devised to alter the indicated time. At the conclusion of the self-narrated countdown, referred to hereafter as the Expiration Date, every instance of SCP-3628-1 has expired, within a one-minute margin of error. Subjects respond to their countdown in a variety of ways, with a majority presenting panic or despair. It is unclear whether this is another anomalous effect of exposure, or a property of normal psychology. Many subjects are on record responding with resignation, terror, bargaining, or denial. It is currently theorized that SCP-3628 is not infohazardous or memetic in nature, as amnestic treatment is ineffective in preventing either the narration or the predicted time of death. Cause of death is loosely correlated with exposure to SCP-3628's anomalous effect, with roughly 3█% of subjects succumbing to chronic exhaustion, exhaustion-related accidental death,5 or suicide. The majority of subjects' expiration dates will coincide with their pre-scheduled termination, where applicable. Unless dictated otherwise by an approved test plan, all D-Class personnel involved in experimentation must have their terminations scheduled, with copies of all related paperwork filed with the Head of Research at Site 70 no less than 24 hours before the experiment. D-Class who are eligible for amnestic cycling are not eligible for testing SCP-3628 under any circumstances. Termination dates must be memorized by at least two (2) personnel holding Class 8 inforesistance and temporal recall certificates. Breach of secrecy regarding an individual D-Class's termination date is grounds for rejection of that D-Class from all associated testing. + Addendum: Test 3628/A1 - Addendum: Test 3628/A1 Test 3628/A1 - 02/10/198█ Subject: D-80592-04, Jamaican female, age 24 Interviewer: Dr. Claude L███████████, Research Lead Foreword: The purpose of this experiment is to verify that the object's properties match the analysis provided by the Intake Team. The subject, D-80592-04 is scheduled for termination on 08/10/198█, after aggressive behavior toward other D-Class across several amnestic cycles. Dr. L███████████: Good morning, D-80592-04. Are you comfortable? D-80592-04: It's cold in here. Dr. L███████████: Yes, it is. [brief pause] Would you mind describing the object in the box? D-80592-04: Um, yeah. It's… [sound of latch opening, followed by a hiss of gas] …it's a knick-nack. Dr. L███████████: More detail, please. D-80592-04: It's, like, some kind of machine. No, sorry, a… paperweight? A tiny box? It's… heavy. Dr. L███████████: D-80592-04, I did not instruct you to handle the object. D-80592-04: Yeah? That a fact, you… [Long pause] Dr. L███████████: Subject D-80592-04? D-80592-04: What? Fine. My bad. I am going to die in six days, two hours, and one minute. Jesus Christ. No I'm not. Did you make me say that? Dr. L███████████: Try to remain calm. D-80592-04: That's freaky [EXPLETIVE DELETED]. How did you do that? Dr. L███████████: Please place the object back inside the case. D-80592-04: I'm not touching that thing again until you tell me what the [EXPLETIVE DELETED] is going on! Why did I say that? I am going to die in six days, two hours. No I'm not. I'm not. Can you stop it? Dr. L███████████: D-80592-04, pick up SCP-3628 and place it back inside the case. D-80592-04: [EXPLETIVE DELETED] you! I'm not doing what you [EXPLETIVE DELETED] tell me! You guys are sick. Every one of you, in your lab coats, you're sick people! I'm calling my lawyer and you're going to jail, you sick son of, I am going to die in six days, one hour, and fifty-nine minutes! Make it stop! Closing Statement: Subject D-80592-04 was mechanically sedated and returned to her housing unit, and was terminated on schedule six days, one hour, and fifty-nine minutes later. + Addendum: Test 3628/A3 - Addendum: Test 3628/A3 Test 3628/A3 - 03/11/198█ Subject: D-79484-01, Caucasian male, age 1█ Foreword: The purpose of this experiment was to establish whether intentionally distracting the subject would trigger the anomalous effect. The subject, D-79484-01, was convicted of sexual assault and double homicide during a particularly gruesome home invasion and was consequently tried as an adult. Subject's psychological profile indicates paranoia, anxiety, and substantial violent impulses. Subject is shackled to the examination chair. Subject is scheduled for termination on 24/12/198█. In breach of protocol, Research Lead L███████████ was given access to the subject's background documentation prior to the test. Interviewer: Dr. Claude L███████████, Research Lead Dr. L███████████: Good evening, D-79484-01. D-79484-01 does not respond. Dr. L███████████: Would you mind describing the object in the box? D-79484-01 continues to ignore the question, but begins to fidget. Dr. L███████████: D-79484-01, if you do not cooperate with the test protocol, I cannot help you. It's your future at stake. D-79484-01: It's a metal box. Dr. L███████████: How old does it look? [Long pause] D-79484-01: Not old. It looks fake old. Like something you'd pick up at P███ ██. Dr. L███████████: I want you to pick it up, and estimate how much it weighs. Please keep your attention on the object as we proceed. D-79484-01: Okay. [D-79484-01 retrieves SCP-3628 from the case.] D-79484-01: It's rougher than it looks. Dr. L███████████: Your weight estimate, please? D-79484-01: Um, like half a pound? Dr. L███████████: Good. Do you believe it is solid metal, or hollow? D-79484-01: Uh… I dunno. Hollow. Is this an incense burner? Dr. L███████████: That's great. Do you think your teacher deserved it? D-79484-01: I am going to die in three minutes and twelve seconds. Dr. L███████████: I see. D-79484-01: Wait, what? What was the question? Dr. L███████████: I asked whether you think your teacher deserved it. You know what I'm talking about. D-79484-01: I don't… I don't want to talk about it. I am going to die in two minutes and forty seconds. Why did I say that? Are you mind controlling me? [D-79484-01 grows visibly agitated, and thrashes against restraints. D-79484-01 throws SCP-3628 against the wall of the interview room. Interviewer L███████████ leaves the interview room without further comment, in breach of written test plan.] D-79484-01: Where are you [EXPLETIVE DELETED] going? Help! Help me! I am going to die in two minutes and eight seconds! Closing Statement: Subject D-79484-01 died of stress-induced cardiac arrest roughly two minutes after Dr. L███████████ left the room. Although the autopsy could not conclusively rule out any direct anomalous mechanism of death, it is reasonably likely death was a natural result of the psychological distress placed on the subject. Dr. L███████████ was placed under immediate ethical review for his conduct during the course of 3628/A3, and has been reassigned to SCP-███ pending on the board's decision. + Addendum: Test 3628/A8 - Addendum: Test 3628/A8 Test 3628/A8 - 11/04/198█ Subject: D-92039-09, Indian male, age 43 Foreword: The purpose of this experiment was to establish the effect of SCP-3628 on a subject with a termination date more than a year ahead, to establish long-term effects of the anomaly. After several inconclusive tests, D-92039-09 was selected on the basis of his unusual psychological and memetic resistance profile, the utility of which had justified an initial termination date two years ahead, on 03/03/199█. D-92039-09 was initially sentenced to death for burning his wife with acid and then stabbing her to death. Interviewer: Dr. Lauren Schmidt-Conrad, Research Lead Dr. Schmidt-Conrad: Are you sitting comfortably? D-92039-09: Yes, thank you. It's a bit cold in here, though. Dr. Schmidt-Conrad: I'm sorry. This won't take very long. Dr. Schmidt-Conrad briefly reviews her notes. Dr. Schmidt-Conrad: Let's begin. I am Doctor Lauren Schmidt-Conrad, D-92039-09. D-92039-09: It's nice to meet you. You can call me Arjun. Arjun K█████. D-92039-09: Okay. [pause] What do you want me to do? Interviewer: I would like you to open the case in front of you, and take out the object inside. D-92039-09: Sure. D-92039-09 opens the case and removes SCP-3628. D-92039-09: It's some kind of curio. Bronze. It looks very old. Dr. Schmidt-Conrad: I would like you to think about the last time you left your childhood home. D-92039-09: I will die in seventeen years, three months, two days, six hours, and eleven minutes. Dr. Schmidt-Conrad: What? D-92039-09: I don't understand. What's happening, Doctor? Dr. Schmidt-Conrad: Place the object back in the case, D-92… D-92039-09: Please, I don't know why I said that. They told me… I… Dr. Schmidt-Conrad: Please put the object back, Mr. K█████. This experiment is over. D-92039-09 was placed in a standard Foundation anomalous humanoid containment chamber. Due to his unexpectedly distant expiration date, D-92039-09's termination date was temporarily suspended pending full administrative review. During review of D-92039-09's intake records, evidence was found suggesting the subject's innocence of the crimes leading to his death sentence, and eventual acquisition by the Foundation. After review of Mr. K█████'s intake records, public surveillance, and social media records from the time of the attack on Mr. K█████'s wife, it has been determined with absolute certainty that Mr. K█████ is innocent of all crimes. As SCP-3628's effect makes release impossible, Mr. K█████ has been redesignated POI-3628-01. Because of the anomaly's impact on his mental state, he has been remanded to solitary Foundation confinement and regular psychiatric care. Footnotes 1. The inkwell appears unremarkable and has no anomalous properties detectable to mainstream science. Competent resometric analysis shows an abnormally high Hume reading. 2. It is not necessary for the subject to know they are touching SCP-3628 for its anomalous effects to manifest. 3. The effect is typically not noticed by SCP-3628-1 until their attention returns to their immediate surroundings. 4. The words are spoken in the native language of the subject, but if the subject is speaking in another language at the time, the anomalous phrase is sometimes spoken in that language instead. 5. Profound disruption to the subject's sleep patterns has been observed, as the speech is loud enough to interrupt transition to a sleep state, even discounting the disturbing nature of the communication. |
SCP-3629 | euclid | ADULT CONTENT This article contains adult content that may not be suitable for all readers. Graphic depiction of blood, gore or mutilation of body parts Features sexual themes or language, but does not depict sexual acts. Explicit depiction of sexual acts. Features non-consensual sexual acts. Depiction of severe mistreatment of children Depiction of self-harm Depiction of suicide Depiction of torture {$custom-content} If you are above the age of 18+ and wish to read such content, then you may click Continue to view said content. Continue Back to Front Page Item #: SCP-3629 Special Containment Procedures: In accordance with Parallel Civilizations Procedure 8—C10 and the terms of the Foundation’s treaty with the S’kakithi Principality, the human-S’kakithi interactions of SCP-3629 will be permitted to continue. To reduce risks to secrecy or of situations like Incident 3629-1, these encounters will be arranged through a Foundation-designed service which will include surreptitious surveillance software to detect and interfere with any attempts to publicize information about the S’kakithi. Description: SCP-3629 is a pattern of interactions between a small community of humans in New York City and certain individuals among the subterranean S’kakithi population1 in that vicinity. These respective parties voluntarily seek each other on dating applications, most frequently Tinder, for the purposes of paraphilic sexual activities. Like many smaller spiders, the S’kakithi have substantially larger females than males, and the males, which are non-sapient, are frequently instinctively killed and consumed during or immediately after mating. To lessen the risk of this, the males tie the females up with their silk, and so in at least 70% of natural matings, the male survives. Because it is a part of the mating process, S’kakithi females find being bound highly pleasurable. To avoid depleting their own population of males, some S’kakithi engage in sexual activities with humans, and SCP-3629 refers to this interspecies cooperation. Humans, being approximately the size of a S’kakithi female and not biochemically similar to their prey or their males, are resistant to S’kakithi venom, and indeed experience euphoric hallucinations when injected with it. To facilitate these encounters and meet proficient and interested humans, S’kakithi create profiles on dating applications, with an estimated 2100 profiles on Tinder and only about 150 distributed across OKCupid, Fetlife, and ChristianMingle. As the S’kakithi know that humans are not generally aware of their existence, these profiles do not explicitly identify the S’kakithi as such. The humans involved in SCP-3629 are drawn primarily from the New York City bondage community. These individuals are informally vetted by both the S’kakithi and established members of this community, and are instructed in relevant information regarding the non-humanoid physiology of the S’kakithi. It is believed that 90 humans have taken part in SCP-3629. SCP-3629 came to the Foundation’s attention in February 2018 as a result of Incident 3629-1, after S’kakithi investigators contacted the Foundation regarding a case they believed involved a human, in which S’kakithi had gone missing after participating in SCP-3629. Some relevant documents are reproduced below. Interview 3629-3: To learn about SCP-3629 from a human perspective, on February 16, 2018, Agent Sebastian Allen interviewed Manny Li, whom the S’kakithi had identified as a regular participant in SCP-3629. He was not believed to be a suspect in the disappearances, nor was he believed to have any knowledge of the anomalous outside of the context of SCP-3629. Also present at the interview was Investigator Chisithrita, the S’kakithi liaison on the case. Note that as they are unable to vocalize English, S’kakithi communicate by text. Agent Allen: Mr. Li, I’m glad you could make it. We’d like to ask you some questions about the Silkmaster community. Manny Li: That’s… Uh, I’m sorry, officer, but I can’t talk about that. Agent Allen: Are you worried about retaliation? My branch of NYPD liaisons with and addresses problems among New York City’s… less traditional inhabitants, including the S’kakithi. We have reason to believe a crime has been committed, and anything you can tell us will help. Manny Li: Okay, so you know, but do they know you know? I’ve never heard of the Special Crimes Posting. Do they know about you guys? Agent Allen: I believe I may be able to allay your concerns. Allen leaves the room and returns with Investigator Chisithrita Agent Allen: This is Chisithrita, our S’kakithi contact in this case. She can remain here while we talk to confirm that I don’t ask you about anything they’d rather us not hear about. Investigator Chisithrita: 😀😀😀Hi there Manny! 😀😀😀 Investigator Chisithrita: I’m basically a spider cop🕵️♀️🕷️ Investigator Chisithrita: Sebastian and his people are good people, and they are helping us with our investigation. Explain to them the trysts you have with our people. Manny Li: Well, as Chisithrita says, I— Look, how much do you already know about this? Agent Allen: Only the basics, but we’d like to know more about the group and how you got into this. We’ve been in contact with them for a long time, but the S’kakithi tend to share information only when they think it’s relevant. Investigator Chisithrita: 😉We like our discretion. But tell them. Manny Li: Okay. I’d been a part of the kink community for a while, both here and in Portland. Tom and Diane organize a lot of events for the local scene, and at one of these a year or so ago, Diane asked me to try a session with her where I tied her up according to some very specific and weird instructions and with something like a dozen tarantulas crawling on us. Screening, you see. Agent Allen: Forgive me, Investigator, but Manny, I would think a lot of people have problems dealing with the S’kakithi? Tarantulas are quite a bit smaller. Manny Li: Yeah, a few people drop out when they meet the S’kakithi, but by that point they’ve been sworn to secrecy. That’s actually the other way I was vetted. Tom told me something — false, as it turns out — but explosive and told me not to tell anyone about it. That I didn’t is why I had the spider scene with Diane. Agent Allen: Sensible. So what happened after they decided to bring you in? Manny Li: Well, first understand that the scenes I’ve been in are usually pretty tailored to an individual. But there’s still commonalities, patterns — how to tie someone so they can breathe and won’t have joint issues, establishing safewords, the sorts of materials and toys, how to end the session. That’s all different with the S’kakithi. Diane showed me the various binds on a volunteer, I think Irishis, as well as how to use webbing, and the safer ways to get a hit of venom from an aroused S’kakithi. Better for her, too, so she doesn’t sit around tied up too long. Investigator Chisithrita: Ooh, Irishis! She’s a bit 😘😘😘 Agent Allen: Sorry, getting a hit of venom? How is that safe? Manny Li: Safe enough, and absolutely worth it. That stuff is just beyond anything else. Yeah, a couple inches of fangs going into you has its risks. But they patch up the punctures as if they were never there. Agent Allen: Investigator, you’re using your medicine on random civilians? Investigator Chisithrita: I’m so sorry. Should we leave them riddled with holes? Or would you prefer we ate them? Agent Allen: You know very well what we’d prefer… Investigator Chisithrita: 😛 Agent Allen: We can leave that. Manny, Mr. Li, tell me about how you arrange these encounters. Manny Li: Tinder. Agent Allen: Tinder? Public-facing Tinder, where anyone, totally unvetted, could talk with one of the S’kakithi? Manny Li: I guess, but it’s not like they have real photos or say “Hey, I’m a giant spider”. Investigator Chisithrita: We have our own laws. Investigator Chisithrita: If they follow the Way of Chalt’tiri, we’ll follow the Tinder Terms of Service Manny Li: There’s other cues, like the picture being some woman with a spider tattoo or with spiders crawling on her — some of these are from the scene; Diane appears a bunch — and these days they’ll usually say “Silkmaiden” somewhere on the profile. That’s I guess what’s become the name for this community, Silkmasters and Silkmaidens, though I guess you know about that. With us, we’ll sometimes say “Silkmaster”, but personally I found that attracted questions when I’m surfing for normal humans so I mostly use the chat to let them know that I’m on the inside. I do make clear I’m pretty into bondage though, which gets the S’kakithi to swipe right and avoids incompatible humans. Agent Allen: I see. Are you usually able to find a match? Manny Li: Always. This is really popular with the S’kakithi, so there’s tons of them for each of us. Investigator Chisithrita: ☝️You stay on. We don’t. Investigator Chisithrita: We stay satisfied. But you humans are so horny!😘 Investigator Chisithrita: A whole species of Irishises Manny Li: Okay, yes, that reduces the imbalance. Every S’kakithi I’ve met with drops off Tinder. I think they come back on eventually, but we’re talking like a year. Agent Allen: Do you ever remain in touch with one of your dates to continue social relations? Manny Li: No, that’s not what I’m on Tinder for. Agent Allen: So these dates, where do they take place? Manny Li: Their place, usually. Investigator Chisithrita: Sebastian, we take them no further underground than we take you. Manny Li: Yeah, there’s elevators or fireman’s poles or something. They have these hidden trapdoors all over. I meet with the night’s partner at one of those, she grabs hold of me, then we fall, fall, fall. It’s not dark down there, but I don’t know what the lights are. Officer, it’s vast. Agent Allen: Please continue. Manny Li: Their homes, those I can understand. You’d expect giant webs, but they’re more like our houses, only in caves. Most of the appliances I recognized. I guess if you can use Tinder, you can use Amazon. I do the session with my date, and I’ll usually spend the night, since the venom takes a while to wear off. In the morning, she drops me off wherever I need to be. Handy for getting to work. Agent Allen: Could you meet above ground if you wanted? Manny Li: In some places. The first place I met one of the S’kakithi was in the studio, and I’ve done a scene or two there. I gather Leo has a tunnel into his basement. But my apartment would be completely impossible — I’m on the sixth floor, and the S’kakithi are pretty serious about their privacy. Diane makes sure we don’t do anything that might bring them down on us. We add her on social media, share our Tinder password, clear any photos related to the scene before putting them up. But it’s better than what the S’kakithi do — sorry, Investigator. That’s why I didn’t want to talk to you about this; I’ve heard of people who just shared photos vanishing. They said we couldn’t even tell our families. Investigator Chisithrita: It can’t be allowed. Investigator Chisithrita: They do live. We’re not monsters.👿 Manny Li: Officer, you said there had been a crime. What is this about? Agent Allen: Mr. Li, do you believe you could remove a S’kakithi from her home to the surface? Investigator Chisithrita: Not possible Manny Li: I agree. Maybe if she was already pretty well-bound, I could move her, but up a vertical shaft? I don’t think I could make it back up myself, even if I did know the way. Investigator Chisithrita: What about an ambush on being picked up or dropped off? Manny Li: In most of my sessions, my date resists being tied up, but that’s playacting, half-fighting. I couldn’t subdue a truly uncooperative S’kakithi. Maybe with friends? Or weapons? But I’ve seen shed exoskeletal plates, and they’re really tough. Even with a gun, I don’t think I could stop her from at least getting back underground. Have S’kakithi been going missing? Investigator Chisithrita: Yes😠😢 Agent Allen: Fine, we can tell him. So that leaves… Unless, Investigator, could they still be somewhere in your city? Investigator Chisithrita: We would know. Investigator Chisithrita: Assuming it is a human responsible, none of you could foil our methods. Agent Allen: Let’s stick with that assumption for now. Mr. Li, it then seems that the only point of vulnerability would be during a session on the surface. Do you know of anyone who preferred to have their dates up here? Manny Li: Maybe. As I said, a few people with ground level homes have passages in — Leo, Colleen, Muhammed, probably more — and I think Benjamin K is a claustrophobe, so he mostly meets at the studio. So yeah, him. But almost always we go under. Look, mood and atmosphere are really important for this kind of thing, and it’s just not the same here. Agent Allen: I think I see. Have you noticed any unusual behavior by any of your friends lately? Manny Li: Nothing unusual for them. Agent Allen: I believe that’s everything, then. Investigator, do you have any further questions for Mr. Li? Investigator Chisithrita: 😁Thank you so much for helping, Manny!😁 Investigator Chisithrita: Sebastian may want to interrogate you further at some later point. Investigator Chisithrita: I may want to meet you again for other reasons.😉 Investigator Chisithrita: If I’m not too forthright in asking, what’s your profile name? Manny Li: On Tinder? Geez, okay. It’s “HungManny”. Investigator Chisithrita: I’ll keep my eyes out!😁 Investigator Chisithrita: 👁️👁️👁️👁️👁️👁️👁️👁️ (🕷️) Interview 3629-6: On February 27, 2018, IAC gave the Foundation access to Tinder chat logs for human participants in SCP-3629 and for the missing S’kakithi, in accordance with the plans from Interview 3629-5. Agent Sebastian Allen met with S’kakithi Investigators Chisithrita and Iskeran on March 1, 2018 to discuss the findings. Agent Allen: Good morning, Investigator Iskeran, Investigator Chisithrita. Tinder finally turned over the logs. Investigator Chisithrita: Wonderful! 😃 Let’s take a look. Investigator Iskeran: 🕷🔎 Agent Allen: Right, I guess we’ll start off with the last to go missing. Let me know if you’re having trouble seeing the screen. Here’s the log for K’taithar. She met with SeventhWalrus — okay, I guess for the mustache — which seems to be the account of one Eric Thierse. Investigator Iskeran: I’ve seen the name. Investigator Iskeran: But not one I’ve met. Investigator Chisithrita: He looks strong. 💪 Could he be a web? Investigator Chisithrita: I mean, bait? Investigator Iskeran: The name has been there for a long time. Agent Allen: I don’t think so. He seems to have an account history, and I’d like to assume for now that our kidnapper isn’t able to edit Tinder’s files. Investigator Chisithrita: Liaisons with both our kinds. I don’t know this SeventhWalrus, but I do recall Aserak being quite satisfied. 🤪 So he’s real and just started grabbing ⛓his partners one day? Are any of his humans missing? Agent Allen: I don’t know yet. We can look into that. Let’s go back to K’taithar’s last meeting. Is there anything odd about these messages? Investigator Chisithrita: Not that I can tell. He comes off well here. But every predator should be pleasing to her prey. Investigator Chisithrita: They met at the studio rise. Investigator Iskeran: That’s relevant. We wouldn’t travel from the Rise, so that must have been where K’taithar was seized. Investigator Iskeran: A definite 🔎. Was that where the other 🕷 were taken? Investigator Chisithrita: Sebastian, let’s look at more. How about Espachia? Agent Allen: Okay. Let’s see… Her last meeting wasn’t with Mr. Thierse. Espachia met with someone named Tietan. It says here her real name is — Investigator Iskeran: 😲😲😲😰🤯 Agent Allen: Uh, what is it, Investigator? Investigator Iskeran: I MET WITH HER Agent Allen: When? Investigator Chisithrita: With one of their females? 🤢 Do you think it would be okay to start eating people as well as fucking them? Investigator Iskeran: Humans don’t have true gender. They’re practically identical. Both 🚺 and 🚹 are ignorant of the Way of Chalt’tiri. I see no difference. Investigator Chisithrita: They have the Tinder Terms of Service! If you got to know them, you’d see that. Investigator Iskeran: Then wouldn’t their men you let bind you also be People? And you call me a pervert? Agent Allen: Investigators! Please, I don’t understand this, but is it really relevant? Iskeran, Investigator Iskeran, you said you met with Ms. Willard-Neeson, Tietan. Was this for, uh, SCP-3629? When was this? Investigator Iskeran: Yes. And my fellow Investigator will find nothing in Chalt’tiri to condemn that. Investigator Iskeran: I met with her four days ago. Agent Allen: That’s well after Espachia vanished. Did she seem uncomfortable or anything like that? Any indicator of anything wrong, any aggressive moves against you at the surface? Investigator Iskeran: I don’t know how to tell if she was uncomfortable, but she was quite satisfying. Investigator Chisithrita: How did she talk to Espachia? Agent Allen: I’ll bring that up. Oh, again meeting at the studio. That’s definitely a theme. Investigator Iskeran: We met at a Rise near her 🏠. Agent Allen: Are all of these meetings at the studio? Mind if I scroll through? Investigator Chisithrita: 🤔Go right ahead. Agent Allen: Ikla’akti disappeared after meeting RebelStar929… at the studio. Sichariti disappeared after meeting LionManWaistDown… at the studio. Chik— Investigator Chisithrita: 🔎Is LionManWaistDown named Leo?🔎 Agent Allen: Leonel Simcoe, yes. Investigator Chisithrita: We built a rise to Leo’s house. He is in touch with the ground. There’s no reason he’d ask to meet at the studio. Agent Allen: That seems to be where all the abductions have happened. We can search the place, but perhaps there’s something there necessary for subduing the victims. Investigator Chisithrita: 🕵️♀️I don’t think so. Sebastian, Investigator Iskeran, might Leo and these others be imitated? Investigator Iskeran: A deception? It shouldn’t be. Agent Allen, go back to the conversation between Espachia and Tietan. Agent Allen: Sure. Investigator Iskeran: Does not this remind you of SeventhWalrus’s approach? Investigator Iskeran: This was not how Tietan spoke to me. Investigator Iskeran: 🕸🕷👿🕸 Investigator Chisithrita: 🧠Oh, good thinking, Investigator! 🧠 Show your conversation with Tietan to us.😉 Agent Allen: We have experts on writing styles. I’m not one myself, but I can contact one. Investigator Chisithrita: You are a human. If Iskeran thought she saw a difference, you’re sure to. Investigator Iskeran: My personal correspondences are not supposed to be a part of the case! Investigator Iskeran: But I can show Agent Allen. Agent Allen: Okay, yes, that’s definitely different than the Espachia conversation. Unless she forgot how to capitalize letters between talking to Espachia and to you. Okay, I think that’s a good working hypothesis. Somehow, someone is getting onto the Tinder accounts of humans involved with 3629 and setting up meetings with S’kakithi at the studio, where… what? We got stuck here when Manny was here too, Chisithrita. Shouldn’t the victim realize that it’s not her date there and bolt back underground? Investigator Iskeran: No. Investigator Iskeran: You look the same. Investigator Chisithrita: 🤫 Investigator Chisithrita: More diplomatically, you look human. Investigator Chisithrita: When you’re together, I can tell you apart — you have different clothes, skin, hair, size — but alone, it’s harder. Especially since you change your appearance so much! Investigator Iskeran: She may have let herself be bound by someone else. Agent Allen: And then unable to free herself when they showed their true colors. Investigator Chisithrita: 😥We have stories like that. Some are romantic ❤️ when the hero finds her binder is a shimmering drone with thick silk instead of the shedding old lurker who’d been around her nest. But in real life? By a human? 🤢💔💔💔 Agent Allen: So we want someone with access to the studio, a way to hack people’s accounts, and some reason for doing this. Investigator Chisithrita: 😳😳I think I know who. Investigator Chisithrita: HungManny said that out of fear of our displeasure over our seclusion being spoiled, he and his fellow Silkmasters let BoundToPlease — Diane — audit their Tinder accounts. And of course she has access to the studio. Agent Allen: Yes! I think we had best bring her in for questioning. And her husband Tom too; if she is behind this, he might be as well. The two of them probably know more about you all than anyone outside the Foundation. Investigator Iskeran: Or the Global Occult Coalition. Investigator Iskeran: Or the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Investigator Iskeran: Or the Leaves of Winter. Investigator Chisithrita: 🤫 Now then, Investigator, let’s leave some secrets for Sebastian to discover on his own.😉 Addendum 3629-6: Following the conclusions of Interview 3629-6, Foundation operatives apprehended Diane and Thomas Mallory. Under interrogation, they confessed to abducting and imprisoning six S’kakithi over a period of three months. Thomas explained that they harvested the venom from their victims and sold it as a drug. As S’kakithi venom is not anomalous and the Mallorys did not share the origin of the substance, no followup on the buyers is necessary. The victims were rescued from a property owned by the couple, dehydrated but alive. At the insistence of the S’kakithi Principality, Thomas and Diane were remanded to their custody. Addendum 3629-7: Below are reproduced several Tinder profiles of S’kakithi participating in SCP-3629. EightLegsUnder, 37 📍 less than a mile away You: Strong 💪 Silkmaster (men ONLY!) Send pics of your knots ➰ Me: Silkmaiden 🕸️💞🕸️ My kiss 😘 will have you seeing stars! IrishisDelicious, 33 📍 less than a mile away Silk… Well, "maiden" would be quite inaccurate 😘 I know what I want and I want a lot… Not from Ireland!! Sue, 24 📍 less than a mile away i'm a giant spider woman w/ nice eyes looking for a strong human to tie me up must like getting bit OMG why are so many creeps messaging me??!? i'm closing my account Footnotes 1. For further information about S'kakithi biology, society, and history with the Foundation, consult SCP-████ ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3629" by Anaxagoras, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3629. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. 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SCP-3630 | keter | Item #: SCP-3630 Special Containment Procedures: MTF Iota-20 ("Room Keys") is responsible for monitoring public records, police stations and news reports for potential instances of SCP-3630. However, as most instances of SCP-3630 are largely self-containing, monitoring should primarily consist of ensuring any instances of SCP-3630-1 and SCP-3630-2 have no memory of the events that led to SCP-3630 occurring. If any instances report being the victim or perpetrator of a murder, Iota-20 agents are to administer Class-C amnestics on them and anyone they have spoken to about the events. Under the guidance of MTF Iota-20's assigned supervisor, Dr. Juri Markell, instances of SCP-3630-1 with a particularly strong memory of their murders may be taken into custody and given a Hume-Lyle Reality Shift Resilience Test. Those with sufficiently high scores and applicable skills may be offered a position within the Foundation. Otherwise, instances of SCP-3630-1 and SCP-3630-2 are not anomalous on their own, and they can usually be left to participate in civilian life. On orders from the Ethics Committee, after 4/5/████, Iota-20 must report instances of SCP-3630-2 who planned their actions in advance to local law enforcement. Description: SCP-3630 is an anomalous phenomenon or entity that alters aspects of non-anomalous murders to create logical inconsistencies. These inconsistencies include but are not limited to: Locking the door or other entrance to the area where the murder occurred from the inside or outside Removing other points of access and exit from the area, such as windows or grates Damaging or otherwise altering the weapon used in the murder so that it does not function properly Altering aspects of the area so that the murder would have been noticed by others, such as causing a door or floorboard to make noise when moved or removing a wall blocking off access to the area The introduction of large groups of people into the area who under most circumstances would not have been present, preventing the murderer from accessing their victim These inconsistencies will never completely prevent access to the area where the murder occurred, and overall will not be seen as anomalous by most sentient beings. The majority of people who have become aware of the changes created by SCP-3630 are Foundation employees scoring more than 90 on the Hume-Lyle Reality Shift Resilience Test. After these logical inconsistencies are introduced, the murder itself will cease to exist, and any victims will no longer be deceased. These former victims are then classified as SCP-3630-1. Victims usually emerge from other parts of the building or area in which they were killed with no memory of the crime. Any others who witnessed their deaths or their subsequent returns also have no memory of the murders occurring, and do not process that anything anomalous has occurred. Those who committed the murders also have no memory of the events occurring, and are then classified as SCP-3630-2. If the murder was planned before it occurred, they will believe that some previously unforeseen event or circumstance diverted them from their previous plans, usually for vague and inconsistent reasons such as being "in the wrong place" or because "the timing wasn't right." Discovery: SCP-3630 was discovered when Dr. Burgundy Lowell, who had been trained to recognize the effects of CK-Class Reality Shifts due to his previous work with SCP-███ and had a Hume-Lyle score of 101, was murdered by his former Research Assistant Valerie Kind in his office at Site-140. Upon emerging from the men's bathroom down the hall, Lowell retained memories of the event and reported it to site security. Upon reaching his office, it was discovered that the door had been locked from the outside, although there were no signs of a forced exit. After she was found in the site canteen, Kind claimed she had postponed her murder attempt because she "didn't like the way the room looked." The circumstances of the event reminded Site-140 Agent M. Carter of an event a month earlier involving Cara Baker, a civilian who he was intermittently monitoring due to an encounter she had with SCP-████ two years earlier.1 Ms. Baker had recently called 911, claiming that her ex-husband, Ryan Baker, had murdered her. Excerpt from 911 call between Cara Baker and an operator, 2/10/████ Operator: 911, emergency. Cara Baker: Oh god! Please help! Oh god! Operator: Ma'am, can you calm down for me? Can- Cara Baker: It's my husband. My husband, he's killed me. He fucking killed me. Operator: Ma'am, calm down. You're hurt? I'm sending an ambulance right now. Cara Baker: I should be- I should be, I don't know. I'm not bleeding. Operator: Okay. Where were you hurt? Can you find where you were hurt? Cara Baker: In my chest. He shot- I've been shot. My chest. Why am I speaking? Operator: Okay, an ambulance is on its way, ma'am. Do you know where your husband is? Cara Baker: He… [Ms. Baker pauses. Five seconds of silence.] Operator: Ma'am? Cara Baker: He was just here. Oh god. We were on the porch and he ran into the backyard, he… Operator: Alright, stay on the line, ma'am- Cara Baker: I'm dead. I'm dead. What's going on? What's happening? I'm dead. Emergency workers who arrived on the scene believed Ms. Baker's beliefs were the result of a psychotic break resulting from stress due to her recent divorce, and she was kept under watch at ████████ ████ Hospital for five days. Upon leaving care, Ms. Baker believed that this was true and showed no further signs of acknowledging the anomalous. Upon investigation, Agent Carter, who had a Hume-Lyle Score of 97, reported that Ms. Baker's back porch, which had previously been open-air, was now enclosed in walls. Deadbolts had also been added to both sides of the door leading into the area from the kitchen. Ms. Baker's financial records did not show any purchases related to a renovation or to the deadbolts, and her neighbors reported that the outside of her residence had undergone no major changes in the last year. Footnotes 1. Ms. Baker received Class-B amnestics after her encounter with SCP-████. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3630" by Vole Friend, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3630. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3631 | euclid | Item #: SCP-3631 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3631-1 is held in a standard biological containment cell at Site-19, and is to be fed two kilograms of raw meat on a weekly basis. Food should be promptly removed if not consumed within two hours. The cell is to be cleaned on a weekly basis, and SCP-3631-1 must be sedated during this period and other interactions aside from testing. SCP-3631-2 is held in a modified chamber in the intensive care unit of Site-19, where it is provided sustenance through intravenous (IV) injection. SCP-3631-2 must be examined by a medical team daily. Any signs of deterioration are to be treated immediately. In the case that SCP-3631-2 deteriorates to critical condition and/or does not respond to treatment, Procedure V367-Kilbourne is to be carried out. SCP-3631-2 must be administered anesthetics before Procedure V367-Kilbourne to minimize psychological trauma. One human cadaver is to be placed in the vicinity of SCP-3631-2; security personnel are to release SCP-3631-1 into SCP-3631-2's chamber. Personnel are not to enter the cell or disturb SCP-3631-1 in any way until the procedure is concluded, at which point SCP-3631-1 is to be sedated and removed from the chamber. SCP-3631-2 should be examined afterwards and administered antiseptic by the standby medical team. Description: SCP-3631 is the collective designation for two humanoids (SCP-3631-1 and SCP-3631-2). SCP-3631-1 is a nocturnal carnivore with red skin pigmentation. It weighs 89 kg and stands at 1.9 m when upright. Outside of a mouth and several heat-sensing orifices, it lacks any discernible facial features. Despite this, SCP-3631-1 demonstrates sight, smell, and hearing comparable with that of other large primates. SCP-3631-1 displays persistence hunting behavior, stalking solitary prey from a distance and attacking when isolated. SCP-3631-2 is an adult male human. All of SCP-3631-2's limbs have been amputated, and the lower jaw and vocal chords have been removed. Additionally, a long incision has been made across the abdomen to allow access to the abdominal cavity. Analysis of scar tissue suggests this was likely inflicted by animal claws, though the precision of the wounds implies intent beyond simple defensive or predation behavior. Although it shows signs of consciousness, SCP-3631-2 is capable of only weak response to stimuli, though this has improved since being taken into Foundation custody. SCP-3631-1 displays aggressively protective behavior against perceived threats to SCP-3631-2, having become significantly more aggressive since containment. SCP-3631-1 seems to be able to innately sense the medical condition of SCP-3631-2, as demonstrated by its agitation and high-pitched vocalizations typically associated with distress during surgical operations on SCP-3631-2. SCP-3631-1 will transport victims not used for sustenance to the vicinity of SCP-3631-2. It then will begin extracting organs from the victim to replace diseased and/or otherwise damaged organs in SCP-3631-2.1 The transplanted organs resume functions upon attachment. However, transplanted organs quickly begin showing signs of atrophy and require replacement on an approximately monthly basis. Analysis indicates nearly all of SCP-3631-2's organs have been replaced in this fashion, with only the central nervous system and sections of bone and muscle tissue retained; tissues from 23 different hosts have been identified. Attempts to replace this process with standard medical care have yielded mixed results, although supplementing maintenance from SCP-3631-1 with care from Foundation medical teams has improved SCP-3631-2's condition considerably. It is not known at this time how SCP-3631-2 consistently survived this process prior to containment given the poor quality of care and high risk of blood loss and infection. Discovery: SCP-3631-1 was discovered and captured on 2005/12/18 in Ombre Rouge, Louisiana after a string of disappearances were reported along with multiple sightings of a hostile humanoid entity. SCP-3631-1 disappeared from its cell without explanation on 2006/11/29. After several years with no sighting or evidence supporting the entity's existence, Foundation personnel re-designated it as neutralized. SCP-3631-1 was rediscovered along with SCP-3631-2 on 2018/10/16 after a series of disappearances consistent with those that led to the discovery of SCP-3631-1. During the investigation, MTF Epsilon-6 ("Village Idiots") discovered SCP-3631-2 in an abandoned barn outside of Ombre Rouge. Several pillows, blankets, and crude objects resembling toys were found in the barn, along with multiple unidentifiable human remains. During efforts to extract SCP-3631-2, Epsilon-6 was intercepted by SCP-3631-1, which was quickly subdued with minimal casualties. Addendum: Identification for an individual named Simon Hays was found on the person of SCP-3631-2. Records indicate Hays was reported missing in late 2016 shortly after returning to Ombre Rouge to visit his family. Medical records indicate that Hays had been hospitalized due to a concussion after an automotive collision on 2006/11/29, the same date as the disappearance of SCP-3631-1 from containment. He was diagnosed with short-term retrograde amnesia. Investigation of Hays' residence unearthed a number of crude drawings in an opened envelope, several of which depicted SCP-3631-1. A small note was included: Found these old drawings of yours Thought you might like to see them again Welcome home XO -Mom Footnotes 1. SCP-3631-1 prefers to use the organs of children, but will use the organs of adults if none are available. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3631" by Attila the Pun, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3631. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3632 | safe | THE CLEARANCE LEVEL TO ACCESS THIS FILE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO LEVEL 1/3632 UNCLASSIFIED FOR RELEVANCE TO THE ONGOING BE-CLASS "MIGRATION" END-OF-CONSCIOUSNESS SCENARIO AUTHORIZED BY: Dr. Frederick Hoygull Photograph of SCP-3632 captured by the Norcross Space Telescope. Item #: SCP-3632 Special Containment Procedures: Given SCP-3632's distance from Earth, no immediate containment procedures are needed at this time. MTF Omicron-4 (“Bird Watchers”) operatives are embedded in all major space agencies capable of directly observing SCP-3632 in order to falsify any data that may imply the presence of a biosphere or sapient life; however, it is unlikely that such data could be gathered due to civilian technological limitations. The Wide Angle Research Telescope at Site-309 will image SCP-3632 every 30 days: staff are encouraged to review these images for reference. Description: SCP-3632 is an irregular planetoid with a mean radius of 440 km, currently approaching the Solar System from the direction of Alpha Centauri. Estimations of its current velocity indicate that SCP-3632 would not complete this journey for approximately 600 years: however, direct observations have suggested that SCP-3632 is able to anomalously alter its velocity and direction. Since 1998, WART imaging has revealed the presence of Earth-like biota on the near side of SCP-3632, as well as artificial structures resembling Old Kingdom and Ptolemaic architecture.1 Due to the presence of diagrams strongly resembling SCP-3632, as well as star charts depicting an accurate route from the Sun to Alpha Centauri B, in the historical records of multiple cultures during the Hellenistic period, it has been hypothesized that SCP-3632 has previously interacted with humanity and is associated with a variety of avian religious figures or folk heroes, including Djehuti, Thoth, Garuda, and Lei Gong. However, aside from the perceived similarity of these diagrams, there is no information to confirm nor disprove this hypothesis. Several excerpts from contemporary documents that potentially describe SCP-3632 have been included below: SCP-3632 Historical Archive Hide Historical Archive 5. prize of victory of the men of KHEMENNU, who devoted their most excellent minds and many years of their labour to the Pyramid… [illegible] gone from a seedling in the mind of the nomarch MERESANKH to a splendid structure, which towers over the city, 6. and it has been built in the name of DJEHUTI, whom all men of intellect aspire to [illegible] 9. as it was a structure most ingenious and pleasing to his sight, he took the whole city of KHEMENNU to the wondrous land of BROT KRUMA beyond the Sun, 10. where his chosen followers will live in bliss forever. -Unidentified tablet fragments, dating to the early Third Dynasty In the later years of Huangdi’s2 rule, the god Lei Gong, who could control thunder and rode in a flying city, visited his capital of Xinzheng. The boy Ji Mǐn, who was one of Huangdi’s sons, was a great admirer of Lei Gong and called to him, saying, “Look at the canals I have made by the river: they protect the city from flooding. Look at the wooden birds I have made: they carry our people from one end of our kingdom to the other.3 Is this not pleasing to you?” But Lei Gong was angry and said, “My people have been travelling for seven thousand years; they have travelled past the Moon and beyond the stars. But you bring them no food and no gifts, not even some workers to ease their burden. Instead you bring me tricks and toys, all of which I have seen before, and think this will please me?” And there was a great storm above Xinzheng, which knocked the palace roof down, and floods lasting for two years. -Redacted passage of the Records of the Grand Historian by Sima Qian, circa 1st century BC The Bird and the Floating Island There once was a wise old Bird, named Thoth, that greatly desired the miraculous floating island of his neighbours: a miniature world, much like the one we live on now, with all manner of plants and animals. His neighbours, the Pistreans, were monstrous creatures with fins and fangs and rough, scaly skin, and they spread all across the island until the plants were gone and the animals dead. Desperate for aid, they called for help, and Thoth disguised himself as a wrinkled old crane and went to them. “Wise crane,” said Akheilos,4 their leader, “we have no food to eat and no crops to plant. Our children lie awake in their beds at night, keening with hunger. All we ask for is some bread, to fill our bellies and keep our people alive.” For this Thoth was glad, for he did not care for Akheilos or his people, and was not overmuch concerned with keeping the Pistreans alive. But because he sensed an opportunity for himself, he opened his crooked beak into a smile and said, “My friend, your troubles are my troubles; I promise you that your people will never have to go hungry again. But for everything, there is a price.” “Anything,” pleaded the lord of the Pistreans, and Thoth preened his tattered wings and said, “Akheilos, my friend, as much as it pains me to say this, was it not you who led your people into famine? If I do this thing for you, you must leave the Pistreans and be bound outside the Universe, so they do not suffer the same fate again.” With a heavy heart, Akheilos agreed, and was bound and cast outside the universe. And Thoth was glad, because he knew that this was the only creature that could defeat him in what he planned to do. To the remaining Pistreans, he said, “Here is a spell that will give you all the bread you shall ever need: not a one of you shall ever be forsaken again.” And giving them the spell, he departed that place as speedily as he could. The Pistreans, being a trusting people, immediately opened the spell that wise old Thoth had given them, and gave shouts of joy as the few crumbs of bread they had left began to grow in size. But their shouts turned to groans of despair, then screams, as the crumbs continued to grow and grow, filling their plates and then their homes and finally, their entire floating world. When Thoth returned to that place, not a single Pistrean was left alive: all were buried beneath the vast, undulating waves of bread that covered the surface of the planet. And seeing this, Thoth began to work his magic. From the bread sprang up something that looked like plants and animals, at least to the untrained eye, and from under the planet’s new crust rose the Pistreans, transformed into a new and terrible form of life. And they built palaces and edifices that were testaments to Thoth’s great power, even if they were not entirely real. Outside of the Universe, Akheilos still lies bound, unaware of the fate of his people. Let the moral that he learns from this tale be thus: An old crane may be very, very wise, but that does not mean he is on your side. -Second-century Italian folk tale, anachronistically attributed to Aesop Hide Historical Archive Based on the condition that these documents are describing SCP-3632 and semi-accurate events relating to it, a tentative secondary anomaly has been designated SCP-3632-1. This is assumed to be a sapient being, which may be responsible for SCP-3632's fluctuating architecture and autonomous changes in velocity. Exploration: Due to recent advances in unmanned superluminal travel, as well as the avian features of many SCP-3632 architectural features and the suspected avian nature of SCP-3632-1, the exploratory probe Sitchin-1 was approved by regional O5 Undersecretariat vote (8-3, 2 abstaining). Designed to survive entry and re-entry of both Earth and SCP-3632 atmospheres, it was proposed that it would perform both an aerial flyby and a landing on the anomaly, collect surface samples and image potential avian lifeforms, and return to Earth for additional analysis at Site-309. Sitchin-1 was deployed on 08/15/2016 from the Penalva Launch Site, under the guise of a commercial satellite launch. It is projected to reach SCP-3632 by 01/03/2017. Display Sitchin-1 Incident Log Hide Sitchin-1 Incident Log Incident Description Electrical malfunction reduces Solar Array 3 to 60% power. Incident attributed to faulty wiring. As this array was designed to be redundant, no further action is required. Complete failure of video transmitter. Hypothesized to be the result of space debris. Video and audio can no longer be transmitted back to Earth, and must be reviewed upon completion of the mission. Short-term anomaly in location readout. Unknown cause. Values returned to normal after 3 minutes. Display Sitchin-1 Recovery & Analysis Hide Sitchin-1 Recovery & Analysis VIDEO LOG DATE: 11/05/18 NOTE: Sitchin-1 was recovered from the Caribbean Sea on 09/05/18. Despite all parts being in good working order, no data had been transmitted back to Site-309 for the duration of its mission. The following post-mission analysis was conducted by Head Researcher Iqbar and Junior Researchers Kelsey & Bouche, both to determine the causes behind the probe’s mechanical failures and to review the video and audio data collected during the mission. [BEGIN LOG] 00:02 Hello? This is Dr. Maglan. I’m officially beginning this analysis: the quarantine officers have just finished reassembling our probe, and it looks like there’s no evidence of tampering with any of the machinery, anomalous or otherwise. Our next course of action is to go through the video available to us and determine what, exactly, caused us to lose contact for the better part of two years. 00:05: Dr. Kelsey finishes linking Sitchin-1 internal audiovisual files to Site-309 database. All set up, sir. Should I go ahead and play it, or…? 00:05: Whenever you’re ready. 00:06: Dr. Kelsey activates the video logs. Sitchin-1’s cameras activate as it achieves low-earth orbit and activates its main thrusters. After some deliberation, Dr. Bouche fast-forwards the video: Sitchin-1 is engulfed in a micrometeor shower which slightly dents the transmission dish, believed to be responsible for the mechanical failure. 00:10: Sitchin-1 enters weirspace5 uneventfully. 00:47: A minor malfunction in Sitchin-1’s weirspace stabilizers is hypothesized by Dr. Bouche to cause the anomaly in location readout previously observed, but subsequent testing confirms that this is not the case. 01:25: Sitchin-1 exits weirspace 14 minutes early, appearing directly over SCP-3632. The anomaly is approximately 3 km from the location it was imaged at by the WART telescope at the same time as the mission, accounting for relativistic differences. 01:27: This is Dr. Maglan again. The probe appears to be starting its descent towards the… wait, that doesn’t look right. 01:29: As Sitchin-1 approaches the surface of SCP-3632, ripple-like distortions appear in its camera feed. The buildings on the anomaly’s structure are now clearly visible, appearing to self-construct and crumble to pieces over the course of minutes. 01:34: A distortion overtakes Sitchin-1, and it suddenly appears near the upper atmosphere of the planet. Atmospheric perturbations resembling aurorae are visible overhead. 01:36: Interesting. That’s… Dr. Kelsey, can you confirm that quarantine completely sterilized the probe? Yes? Okay. 01:48: Sitchin-1 begins its descent toward SCP-3632 another 14 minutes early, following its pre-programmed flight path. 01:56: Sitchin-1 initiates landing maneuvers over what superficially resembles a field of brown grass. Subsequent video analysis, as well as residual matter on Sitchin-1’s landing gear, reveals that these are in fact down feathers, apparently still living. 02:02: Sitchin-1 touches down. A large ibis-shaped monument is visible in the distance, emanating a blue light. 02:04: That's what we're looking for, right…right there. John – hey, John – could we get a focus on that area of the screen? 02:05: Two avian entities with humanoid faces, approximately 6 meters in height, approach from the direction of the monument. They appear to be softly whispering to each other. 02:05: Dr. Bouche, you’ve been on the SCP-3632 project since almost the very beginning. Do these entities resemble SCP-3632-1 from the literature? Can we confirm its existence? 02:07: I mean – ah – all the records are so vague, it’s, it’s really very difficult to tell… 02:08: State your name for the record, please. 02:08: Oh, sorry, sorry. This is Dr. Bouche. And… in my professional opinion, I would have to say not. SCP-3632-1 is often described as a bird-headed humanoid with powers of flight, although these creatures could be… associated? 02:10: The two entities pause in front of Sitchin-1 and face the camera. After a pause, they both produce noises reminiscent of throat-clearing. 02:13: Are they trying to communicate? …Dr. Bouche, port this through to Command. 02:16: The two entities simultaneously begin producing harmonies, which are elaborated into melodies. Dr. Maglan laughs. 02:17: They’re singing to us, you see that? Beautiful. Beautiful birds. 02:19: There are tens of billions of birds in the world, did you know that? Almost 50 birds per person. Now there are birds in space, you see that. We are very, very small. 02:22: Both entities’ melodies shift a note. Cognitohazard alerts begin to sound. 02:23: I’m not sure what’s going on here. Bouche, activate the SCRAMBLE filters. 02:25: There is no response from Bouche. Entities continue to vocalize. 02:26: Bouche? Bouche, what’s going on? Activate the SCRA… 02:27: …The scra… 02:30: Entities continue to vocalize. 02:32: Scra. 02:33: Alerts from Site-507 indicate that SCP-3662 is active and has begun to produce vibrations consistent with the entities’ harmonics. All personnel within a 20-meter radius have begun experiencing symptoms consistent with SCP-3662-1 subjects. 02:35: Scraaaa. 02:38: Reports of SCP-3662-1-like symptoms begin to arrive primarily from regions surrounding Site-507, with exceptions. Radios on the same longitude as Site-309 begin to broadcast harmonies consistent with the SCP-3632 entities’. 02:30: Scraaa scra scra SCRAW SCRAW SCRAW – 02:34: Site-309 activates its on-site nuclear warhead. Reports of behaviour similar to Dr. Maglan’s intercepted from all major population centres. Estimated 40% of Foundation personnel compromised. Analysis abandoned. [END LOG] One (1) new note has been added on: 11 August, 2018 Hide note So. By now, you’ve probably figured out that SCP-3632-1 is very real. We mostly call him Thoth at this point – containment procedure’s fallen apart, but can you really blame us? We should have recognized from the history records that Thoth has a penchant for setting traps, and we walked right into one he set. SCP-3632, the buildings, the entities – it was all elaborate bait he set for us, a means of transporting some kind of weaponized idea back to Earth. And we fell for it, because it was only a Safe anomaly and there were so many other, catastrophic, world-ending terrors we had to deal with on a daily basis. And here we are. Let that be a lesson to… well, who, really? There’s almost no one left. Humanity never stood a chance. The meme was across the planet in a matter of hours. We still have some colleagues holed up in Lunar Area-32, but it’s only a matter of time until they run out of supplies. In the end, there were no voracious reality-eaters, no walking pillars of flesh, just… a single, stupid meme that got past our filters, and suddenly the people we swore to protect entire population of Earth is roaming around, cawing and pecking at the ground. And lately, there have been other, more disturbing changes. If you’re reading this – if at this point, by some miracle, you’re still alive – you’ll probably be reading this document, trying to figure out what went wrong. Well, we’re still alive too, and Thoth won’t see us coming. Come to Site-18. We’re there, the birds and the not-quite-humans that managed to avoid the apocalypse, and we’ve got a plan. I can’t tell you if it’s a good one, but we’ve got a plan. … Out of all the things that could have ended the world, I still can't believe it was fucking birds. -Dr. Frederick Hoygull, Avian Division Head Footnotes 1. Of note: these structures have never been consistently imaged in the same location, but will appear in different arrangements. 2. The semilegendary ‘Yellow Emperor’ of Chinese high antiquity. 3. Heavier-than-air flight, which this passage seems to be describing, was not achieved by humans until 4,500 years later, and there is no archaeological evidence to corroborate this manuscript. 4. A selachian daemon in Greek mythology. 5. A subuniversal framework where absolute coordinates are not relevant, manipulated to send small payloads at superluminal velocities. « The Sacred Djehuti | TEAM BIRD | Avian Anthology I » |
SCP-3633 | safe | close Info X More by DarkStuff~! SCP-3633 Item #: SCP-3633 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3633 is to be kept in a standard safe-type anomalous locker. SCP-3633 is to be inspected once a day for new pictures. Description: SCP-3633 is a factory standard iPhone 5 with a cracked screen and significant burns to the internal workings. Though this should render the device inoperational, SCP-3633 is fully functional. SCP-3633 remains at 0% battery life regardless of useage or attempts at charging it. There are two contacts in the phone, one labeled "Me" and the other labeled "Behind Me", both of which have no functioning phone number. Persons viewing pictures on SCP-3633 express an unfounded feeling of being watched from behind. When SCP-3633's camera is activated, the screen display becomes too dark to distinguish any features from the live preview. This preview is occasionally interjected with still images, however these images are too blurry to accurately identify. Further analysis shows that the majority of the objects in the images are in contact with the camera lens. SCP-3633 has received a total of three calls while in containment: two from "Me" and one from "Behind Me". While the phone rang, the screen became unresponsive, and personnel were unable to answer the calls. A voicemail was left by "Behind Me", which consisted of three minutes of leaves rustling, followed by a 'crack'. After this was fifteen seconds of a high pitch creak, followed by a mechanical clicking noise that ended the call. SCP-3633 was found on a desk in an abandoned apartment in Pittsburgh, along with several other anomalous objects (now classified as AO-9099 through AO-9108). The words "IN FRONT" were etched onto the desk next to SCP-3633. No records of the occupation of the apartment were found, although the landlord had financial compensation to suggest paid residence for over eight months. Addendum SCP-3633-1: Researchers attempted to communicate with "Me" and "Behind Me". The following is the results from these tests. Communications sent from SCP-3633 were sent to both "Behind Me" and "Me" in a group text and are labeled "SCP-3633". 4:12 - SCP-3633: Hello? Is anyone here? 4:12 - Me: 🙈 4:12 - Behind Me: 👀 4:13 - SCP-3633: Who are you? 4:15 - SCP-3633: What are you? 4:22 - SCP-3633: Hello? 11:47 - Behind Me: 🤐 No further responses have been recorded. Addendum SCP-3633-2: At sporadic intervals, SCP-3633 began receiving texts from "Me" and "Behind Me" regardless of SCP-3633's cellular connection. These texts always appeared in pairs, with one of the contacts sending a picture with a caption, and the other contact sending a text. The text messages differed from the normal messaging format used previously by SCP-3633, however all screen shots of these texts created a picture of static. Therefore, transcriptions of the messages received from SCP-3633 are presented instead. The name of each file as well as the content of the messages was transcribed exactly, including replicable stylistic and aesthetic details. + lie1.jpg - lie1.jpg Me: Theyre everywhere theyre everywhere in the stands in the seats on the field theyre everywhere Behind Me: youseethemright ijustwantedtoseetheshow + lie2.jpg - lie2.jpg Me: The end of the hall is too bright Behind Me: itgoesonandondandneverends thecurvesstraightenintoahaven + lie3.jpg - lie3.jpg Me: I hear the screaming and singing and sirens and wet noises Behind Me: theyfeastinthelightwhileiwatchfromthedark icantpayforthepriceofadmission + truth.jpg - truth.jpg Me: Me Behind Me: imtheonewhoisntthere ididnttakethosepictures After the final message was sent, accessing the camera app showed only a single image: + home.jpg - home.jpg Me: Why arent they sleeping Behind Me: itlurksbehindtheireyes Behind Me: No one needs more help than you do |
SCP-3634 | safe | Both sides of SCP-3634, displaying the "IN VINO VERITAS" text. Item #: SCP-3634 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3634 is to remain in a standard containment locker in Site-23's low-priority anomalies wing. The locker is to be locked with a code decided upon by Site Director Lawrence. SCP-3634-A instances are considered a Level-2 Biohazard, and are stored as such. The creation of new SCP-3634-A instances is only to be carried out by approval from Director Lawrence and two other members of senior staff at Site-23. Testing of SCP-3634-A as an aid for interrogation has been suspended, due to the impracticality of implementation. Description: SCP-3634 is a corkscrew and its case. The case and head of SCP-3634 are composed of iron and resembles a skeleton key, with the key's "shaft" bearing representations of grapes and grapevines. The head of SCP-3634 bears the words "IN VINO" on one side, and "VERITAS" on the other. SCP-3634's screw is made out of stainless steel. All parts of SCP-3634 have been described as having a perpetually dusty texture, and handling the case has been known to cause staining of the skin. When SCP-3634 is used to open a container of alcohol, the liquid within becomes an instance of SCP-3634-A. SCP-3634-A is chemically indistinguishable from a non-anomalous liquid of the same type, but individual instances have been noted to taste sweeter. Individuals who drink SCP-3634-A become compelled to speak truthfully in all circumstances for as long as SCP-3634-A remains in their system. Unlike other 'truth serums', such as SCP-████, SCP-3634-A does not allow for omission of details, or simply the ability to not answer. Rather, individuals who drink SCP-3634-A are compelled to divulge random, compromising details about their lives, from internal observations to offensive statements against those around them to actions they would normally not confess. Particularly susceptible individuals will carry out behaviors considered taboo; this may be due, in part, to the alcoholic nature of SCP-3634-A. Even individuals who test in the upper two percentile on the Cognitive Resistance Value index are susceptible to SCP-3634-A; however, this may be due to the natural CRV-lowering effects of alcohol. SCP-3634 was recovered following a Christmas celebration at the residence of one Richard G█████ in England in 2018, where it was given as part of a white elephant gift exchange. SCP-3634 was used to uncork several bottles of champagne over the course of the night, which subsequently transformed the liquid into SCP-3634-A. Emergency services were called following the ignition of a fire in the kitchen; upon arrival, it was found that all guests in attendance had gotten into a brawl which resulted in fifty-six injuries and three deaths. Following the arrest of all attendees, agents from Mobile Task Force Tau-8 ("A Hundred Drunk White Toddlers") were dispatched to conduct interviews and locate the source of the anomaly. Interview #: 001 Subject: Gerald A██████ (henceforth G.A.), Age 48, brother-in-law of host. Agent Prince: Now, let's start from the beginning. Why did you throw a television at your father-in-law? G.A.: Because he admitted he was shagging my mum! In front of my son! He's only three, he still shits his trousers! Prince: Does that really deserve a flat-screen television thrown in the direction of a seventy-nine-year-old man? G.A.: Well, then he started talking about how he was shagging my mum! I did not need to know that a man that old could contort into those positions! Prince: Moving on— G.A.: I mean, imagine how hard a sixty-nine is to do when your hips are both— [indistinguishable] Prince: Sir, please, that is irrelevant. What we're here to discuss is the circumstances that led to you all being arrested. Now, where did this start? Interview #: 008 Subject: Richter C████ (henceforth R.C..), Age 18, eldest son of C.C. (see Interview #4) Agent Trevor: I can understand that holidays are a stressful time, but does that necessitate setting fire to the punch bowl? R.C.: Mate, I invited my girlfriend to the party to meet my family. And then after three drinks, she starts banging on about what we've done! Trevor: Such as? R.C.: Y'know, bedroom stuff. I mean, everyone's fantasized about shagging their sister, right? Trevor: All of your siblings are male. R.C.: Don't mean I can't fantasize about it. She starts talking to my mum about how I get off on it. Trevor: Any idea why she would do that? R.C.: And it's not like mum wasn't sharing! She talked about how she did… things to my dad. Stalked him throughout secondary to try to get his attention, and eventually resorted to scaring off all of his other girlfriends, and— Trevor: (Transcribing) Anomaly makes subjects overly talkative… Interview: 013 Subject: Ellen D█████ (Henceforth E.D.), Age 25, sister of M.D. (See Interview 015) Agent Carter: I must say, I'm… almost impressed. E.D.: What do you mean? Carter: I've seen a lot of siblings beat each other up. But you jumped out a window and ran down a hill to escape your sister? E.D.: She was going on and on about how she wanted to be me, how I was always more successful, always prettier, always had the best lot in life. I figured it was the booze, but then… (E.D. shakes her head.) E.D. Then she starts chasing me through the house with a carving knife! Carter: So, you have no idea how the fire in the kitchen started? E.D: I honestly thought it was because of the punch bowl. Honestly, I was too worried about what Ken1 and his girlfriend were doing. Carter: Which was? E.D.: Singing Spice Girls. Carter: How is that concerning? E.D.: It's how they were singing it. Interview: 015 Subject: Melissa D█████ (Henceforth M.D.), Age 23, sister of E.D. (See Interview 013) M.D.: Yeah, all right, I chased my sister around with a kitchen knife, but who doesn't do that every once in a while? Agent Carter: Uh. Most people? M.D.: Well who hasn't at least thought about it? Carter: Most people don't actively try to kill their siblings. You're facing attempted murder charges, at best. Did something compel you to do it? M.D.: I guess it might have been the booze? The champagne they served there was awful, way too sweet. Nobody should make champagne sweet, it distracts from the fizz. I don't know what I'm talking about, I just like to sound smart because I hate my sister. So, so fucking much. Carter: We already talked to her. Do you know anything about the fire in the— M.D.: YOU DID WHAT?! How dare you talk to her before me?! I'm twenty times the woman she is! She thinks just because she has implants and went to college she's so much better than everyone, she is, but I won't let her keep that! I— (At this point, M.D. lunged for Agent Carter and was subdued with a stun gun.) Agent Prince: Could have used a bit more tact there, Carter. Carter: Quiet from the peanut gallery. Interview: 021 Subject: Edward E██████, (Henceforth E.E.) Age 14, youngest son of Quentin L█████ (see Interview 061) E.E.: Fancy a snog? Agent Prince: Excuse me? E.E.: C'mon, I can tell you're into me. Prince: You're fourteen. E.E.: And? Prince: I'm thirty-two. E.E.: I've fucked older. Prince: He's not affected. Get him out of here. Interview #: 042 Subject: Peter F████████ (Henceforth P.F.), Age 21, older brother of D.F. (not interviewed, in hospital) Agent Trevor: Your little brother's got a broken arm. What compelled you to do that? P.F.: He wouldn't stop doing that stupid fucking dance! Trevor: What dance? P.F.: The one from that fucking game! People kept on telling me to be nice to him because it keeps him out of trouble, but it's so annoying! I yelled at him to stop, and when he didn't and kept spouting things from that stupid game— Trevor: Carter, how many more of these do we have to do? Agent Carter: Seventy-six. Trevor: Start another kettle. Interview #: 044 Subject: Richard G█████ (Henceforth R.G.), age 52, host of the party. R.G.: I actually fucking hate this holiday. I can't stand any of my family. They're all ungrateful psychopaths— look at what happened between Melly and Ellen! And I can't remember any of their names anyway, I– Agent Prince: Sir, I need to ask you some questions. R.G.: –hate having such a huge family, it's annoying when you can't remember any of their name– Agent Prince: Sir, please, it's important that I be able to question you. We need to ascertain why this happened. R.G.: I have four fucking brothers and sisters-in-law. You think I know all of their names? Fuck no! Agent Prince: I'll come back later, once it's out of your system. Interview #: 059 Subject: Malcolm L█████ (Henceforth M.L.), Age 84, Father of Quentin L█████ (see Interview 061) (Agent Prince enters the interview room) M.L.: Took you long enough! It's been hours. I've had to masturbate to pass the time! (Agent Prince leaves the interview room. She excused herself from interviews for the next two hours, citing frustration.) Interview #: 061 Subject: Quentin L█████, (Henceforth Q.L.), Age 41, Son of Malcolm L█████ (see Interview 059) Agent Trevor: I understand you were in the kitchen when the fire started? Q.L.: I didn't see who started it. But I wanted to jump in. Trevor: Why? Q.L.: My wife and I admitted to everyone that we're in a swingers thing— she has four different partners, I have three. People were avoiding us for the rest of the night. I don't know why we admitted it, but we did, and now her mum won't talk to her, her dad disowned her, my brother is avoiding me, my son can't look at me, my dad says he's writing me out of the will— Trevor: Did you drink the champagne? Q.L.: Drank it? Mate, I poured the first glass. I opened the bottle with that stupid corkscrew I got. Trevor: Corkscrew? Q.L.: I don't know who gave it to me. Some kind of weird novelty thing, looks like a key, but the head comes out and reveals the screw within. Had some Latin on the head. Trevor: Was this used to open all the bottles? Q.L.: Yeah. We couldn't find any in the house, it was so crowded. And I saw what happened to it. Trevor: What happened? Q.L.: After the fight started, I saw it stuck in someone's balls. Trevor: What. Who— who stabbed them?! Q.L.: Dunno. Look, can I see my wife? She's the only one who will tolerate me at this point, and I've always wanted to have sex in a prison cell. Trevor: Just for that, we're facilitating your divorce. Interview #: 068 Subject: Kenneth O██████ (Henceforth K.O.) Age 29, Husband of I.O. (See Interview 067) Trevor: In front of the entire family? Really? K.O.: She said she had wanted to do it for a long while! And it'd been ages since we've done it! Trevor: Unbelievable. If this is some kind of hazing thing, I'm going to stick Marmite in their boots. K.O.: It's perfectly natural behavior. Trevor: You do realize you're a sex offender, now. K.O.: For singing Spice Girls? Trevor: For doing it while having sex in public! Interview #: 073 Subject: Olivia P█████ (Henceforth O.P.), Age 25, girlfriend of L.J. (See Interview 056) Agent Prince: You're the oldest person we've talked to who's not been affected. O.P.: Do you think it's genetic? I'm not part of the family. Prince: No, it has nothing to do with blood relations. We believe the alcohol was spiked. O.P.: Well, I don't drink— can't, I'm on medications that mess with my liver. And Maisie's2 pregnant, so she can't drink either. And we're both fine. Prince: Did you know that they banned alcohol in America at one point? Even put it into the constitution. O.P.: Yeah, we learned about that in A-Level. Why? Prince: It's a damn shame we didn't do the same. Interview #: 079 Subject: Margaret Q██████ (Henceforth M.Q.), 33, Housekeeper for Richard G█████ M.Q.: There's something about him I always admired. I saw him around the house every day, and I always wanted to get closer to him, but I don't really ever have the courage to do it. He's so…. distant, so stoic. Agent Carter: The trouble is, we can't find anyone in the household with the name… hold on. (Agent Carter checks his notes.) Carter: We can't find anyone in the house with the name 'Gonzales'. M.Q.: He's the family's shepherd. (Carter peruses his notes.) Carter: They don't have sheep— wait, as in German Shepherd? As in their dog?! (Carter abruptly terminates the interview as M.Q. gives a response in the affirmative. Due to the extreme circumstances, Agent Carter was not disciplined for this incident.) Interview #: 083 Subject: Isaac R████ (Henceforth I.R.) Age 61, Father of Jacob R████ (See Interview 084) Agent Prince: Do you know why you're here? I.R.: All I did was steal some hors d'oeuvres and a bunch of the jewelry. Prince: That's exactly why. What did you do with it all? I.R.: I hid it. Prince: Where? I.R.: In my stomach. Is it safe to eat gold? Prince: …it is, but I'm pretty sure that the quartz you swallowed isn't. Let's get you to the hospital. I.R.: I've always wanted to see what they taste like, is all. They always looked so tasty. Prince: You're sixty-one. I.R.: Any man can crave candy, dammit! Interview #: 100 Subject: William T██ (Henceforth W.T.), Age 37, Father of Bella T██ (not interviewed, in hospital) Agent Trevor: Sorry, the recording device wasn't on. Could you… please repeat that? W.T.: I threw my daughter in the window. Trevor: Why?! W.T.: She was complaining that she didn't get a good Christmas present like her brother! She got a jumper, and her brother wouldn't let her play with his stupid Transformer! Trevor: Did you give her anything to drink? W.T.: Just a sip of champagne. She started acting unbearable, and I got so mad that I just… opened the window and… Trevor: Well, the good news is, you're not going to jail for murder. Attempted murder, yes. Though honestly, part of me doesn't blame you. Interview #: 118 Subject: Llwellyn W█████ (Henceforth L.W.), age 40, Husband of Alison W█████ (see interview 116) Trevor: So, you claim to have started the fire in the kitchen? L.W.: Yeah. I threw a whole bunch of olive oil on a baking tray and threw it in the oven alongside some cherry bombs the kids had. Trevor: Why? L.W.: Have you met my family? Trevor: Unfortunately, yes. L.W: I've wanted to kill them since I married into it! Trevor: As far as I'm concerned, you'd be doing the world a favor. L.W.: They're all mad, and tonight proved that! Trevor: As much as I'd love to let you have at them, it's 6:00 in the evening on Christmas, we've had to interview over 100 people, I've seen three different sets of balls and half a set of tits, and if I could, I'd make everyone who drank that stupid wine D-Class. But instead I'm supposed to give you a couple of pills that will make you forget everything. L.W.: Who the hell are you? Trevor: Someone who really sympathizes with your plight. Here's some advice, if you remember anything: Get. A. Divorce! All members of Tau-8 which conducted the interviews were disciplined for their unprofessional behavior. In addition, Agent Trevor has been given additional psychological counseling. The screw component of SCP-3634 was recovered from the groin of Alexander W██████, one of Mr. G█████'s cousins. The exact circumstances of how SCP-3634 came to be located there are unknown. Footnotes 1. Kenneth O██████. Refer to Interview #068 2. Maisie J████, see Interview 055 |
SCP-3635 | safe | Item #: SCP-3635 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3635 is to be contained in a Standard Security Locker. Personnel are forbidden from viewing the contents of SCP-3635; if viewed, Class-A amnestics are to be administered. Testing with SCP-3635 must be approved by at least one Level 3 researcher. Any personnel assigned to SCP-3635 who experience inconsistent memories compared to others and/or documentation are to notify the Site Director immediately. Should additional memories include documents or letters, personnel are to make every attempt to replicate them. UPDATE - 9/25/1996: All transcripts of recalls reported by SCP-3635-A are to be sent to the Historical Research Division for cross-examination with existing historical evidence. Description: SCP-3635 is an entirely blank photograph measuring roughly 9.5 cm by 13 cm in size. Testing of SCP-3635 suggests it is a Cabinet Card1. Reproductions of SCP-3635 through scanning or photography do not carry its anomalous effect. When exposed to SCP-3635 directly, the subject (designated SCP-3635-A) will begin to recall one or more events. A large proportion of subjects report a form of traumatic event, which in majority of cases leads to depression or anxiety. Class-B amnestics appear effective at counteracting these effects. Non-Fatal Type-I Memetic Hazards are known to be present in certain events, necessitating basic cautionary procedures. Most SCP-3635-generated memories share several fundamental characteristics, including interactions between anomalous entities (which, as of 9/25/1996, have included animals, plants, and inanimate objects) and a "green-suited" task force with unknown affiliations. The subject takes the role of an observer, and not as a member of this task force (with the exception of [REDACTED - LEVEL 4 CLEARANCE REQUIRED]). ► Show Addendum 1 - Interview Extracts ▲ Hide Addendum 1 Interview Extract #: D-3635-3 D-3635-3: So, I remember the smell of horses, hay, the like. I think I was working near the barn that day. Interviewer: According to our documents, you've lived in an city your entire life. D-3635-3: Not me, you twat, the other me. That me lived off the farm since we were born. I don't think I ever gone more than a few miles from it. And yet all I can remember is that specific day. As… As I said, I was working by the barn, loading up some bales, and my wife was coming up to help me. Interviewer: Can you describe her? D-3635-3: Beauty, really. Gorgeous brown hair, smooth skin, green eyes… I always loved that about her. Not that I loved her for them, I just thought that they were a signal of something special about her- the way she could take your arm and lead you to the ends of the earth, it was magnificent… Interviewer: Did anything else happen? D-3635-3 pauses D-3635-3: That day, we were feeding the barn animals. I was about to finish up, when from across the barn, I heard her screaming. I ran over, and… her eyes were just gone. Nowhere to be seen. And… she just kept babbling incoherent nonsense… D-3635-3 sighs Interviewer: D-3635-3? D-3635-3: Can… Can we stop the interview? Interview Extract #: D-3635-7 Interviewer: Tell me more about Frank. D-3635-7: Frank's always been a hothead. You could never get that guy to be happy, always mad at something or someone. Just an old, grumpy man. Anyways, I hear him screaming his god damn head off about some minor offense that I've committed against him, and his family, and his church or something. Interviewer: Did you do anything to make him upset? D-3635-7: Not that I can remember. As always. But, anyways, I step out on to my porch to tell him to cool his head off in the well, and that's when I notice that Frank was hell-of-a-lot different. One arm… well, it looked like a giant's arm that was plastered on to Frank's side. All pink and fleshy and… D-3635-7 shutters D-3635-7: I think it was growing as I watched it. Interviewer: Did anything else interesting happen? D-3635-7: Funny enough, something did. This group of soldiers jumped out of nowhere. Green uniforms, nothing I've ever seen before. They pushed me down as I saw them go after Frank with their bayonets. Man, he was roarin' and bleeding some strange black goo… Horrible. Interview Extract #: D-3635-9 D-3635-9: I first remember writing, a letter, yeah. It was late at night, and really hot. I was using these old-fashioned looking gas lamps and getting really tired. Interviewer: Did you observe anything abnormal? D-3635-9: I suppose you could say that. Freaked me the hell out. I got this feeling I was being watched and there was this man… thing… standing in the doorway between my bedroom and the kitchen. Not moving, it looked like a man, but I think it was built out of porcelain. It had a painted and smiling face and these really ragged loose trousers. You know, I don't think it was actually standing up, supported by its legs I mean, it looked like it was hanging from the neck by some invisible rope. Interviewer: What happened next? D-3635-9: It spoke, without moving it's mouth. I think it said something along the lines of "Sorry for the intrusion, but do you mind if you could spare a cup of tea?". Really creepy, it sounded like a old man with a smoking habit. Interviewer: Did anything else happen? D-3635-9: We must have stared at each other for a few seconds to a few minutes, I can't tell. And then, it broke, as one of its arms suddenly twisted around and shattered into oblivion. All I remember after that was backing into the corner, as these men in green uniforms invaded my home. Interviewer: And that was all you recall? D-3635-9: That was- oh, wait, there was one more thing. One of the weapons the man held looked like nothing I've seen before. It was kinda gun, shaped, but it glowed and had these odd rings around the barrel. Interview Extract #: D-3635-11 D-3635-11: There was always a bit of magic about the place, you know? Interviewer: The library? D-3635-11: Yeah. You didn't need to be working there as long as I did, you could just feel it in the air the moment you walked in. The place was just filled with history, quite literally. I could place my hand on the wooden walls and feel otherworldly energy flow through it. D-3635-11: It didn't take me long to realize I wasn't the only person who spent their time reading books there. Sometimes, if I was really lucky, I could see the words on the pages rearrange before my very eyes. Ink flowed to form new phrases and alter the story ever so slightly. I saw a person like me, a reader, experience the story for himself as a character in the book. I saw him cheer on the hero fighting the dragon, engage in discussion with famous detectives, and act as a witness in dramatic court cases. D-3635-11: But he left one day, and I couldn't find him again. And then… D-3635-11 pauses, glaring at the floor Interviewer: …And then? D-3635-11: They burned it. The men you told me about. I was dragged out of my home as they set fire to the place. Everything burned… almost everything. Interview Extract #: D-3635-12 Interviewer: Good evening, D- D-3635-12: Fuck, those… God damn it! Interviewer: D-3635-12, please remain calm. D-3635-12: No, just… It's Jebodiah- I mean, Jackson, not D-whatever! Interviewer: According to the terms of your contract- D-3635-12: Yes, I know, I know, sorry. I'm just a bit… overwhelmed, right now. Interviewer: Can you provide an account of the event you recall? D-3635-12 laughs weakly D-3635-12: Event? Man, I've got a whole lifetime to remember now. D-3635-12 pauses and becomes more sedate D-3635-12: I'm… pretty sure I was living in the past, or some form of it. There were no cars, no paved streets, no electricity. Life was… life was calm. I was happy. I owned a lot of land, kinda a big shot in the area, you get what I mean? Large family, grandchildren were on the way. D-3635-12: We lived kind of in an oasis in a desert. We owed this fortune due to a gift from god, a statue of an angel. Some ancestor of mine, I dunno who, had put it on top of the hill overlooking the wheat fields. As long as we lead good, Christian lives, the gift would bless us with rain no matter the season. Our crops were in high demand for miles around. D-3635-12: And then… those fucks showed up. Pointing strange guns at our faces, yelling at us, pointing at the hill. I don't think they were from around, I couldn't understand a word they said. Of course, their purpose was obvious. They wanted our statue. D-3635-12: We were brought up to the site, and then they broke out these sticks. The angel watched over us, expression unchanging, as they started swinging at its base. Chunks of stone broke off and they kept on swinging, like they were felling a tree. My daughter… oh God, my daughter… D-3635-12 pauses and weeps quietly D-3635-12: She… She tried to stop them. Grabbed one of their legs and pleaded. The sticks were brought down, and… sh-she stopped moving. And God, the angel just watched silently. The same expression it's always had, as my daughter… as my daughter was taken from me forever. D-3635-12 begins crying, and is unresponsive for the rest of the interview ► Show Addendum 2 - [CLEARANCE LEVEL 4 REQUIRED] ▲ Hide Addendum 2 On 25th September 1996, during routine testing with SCP-3635, D-3635-18 reported a memory which was inconsistent with previously documented experiences. The subject reported sitting at a writing desk in a concrete room and writing a letter. When asked, the subject was able to perfectly recall the contents of the letter. The letter is replicated in full below. To whoever is reading this, Happenings. Events. Unexplained occurrences. We were among the first to notice that things were not as they seemed. Objects behaving, not as they should, but as they wanted. And, of course, there was instantly a race to grab as many of them as possible. Whenever we found an atypical creature – be it man, animal, or plant – we’d leave it alone. That is, until someone thought it would be a good idea to start searching for them, and kill them before they could kill us. I was always against the decision to begin hunting, but was ignored. More to the point, we needed something that would make people forget we existed- to preserve out secrecy. Something we could carry around when we went out, hunting the atypicals, to erase any memory that anything was wrong. We had to be incredibly stealthy before, but with this, we could be as obvious as we wanted, and nobody would be able to remember a thing. I was given that job. I struggled with it for weeks, trying to make something that would erase any memories that we wanted to erase. But my research was futile. There was simply no way I could do it. Except, one day, I walked in to my office, and it was on my desk. The photograph. Looking back over my memories, I pieced together what had happened. I had created the photograph – exactly how, I did not know– and it would erase the memories containing atypicals from whoever looked at it dead-on. Preliminary testing showed that subjects exposed to the photograph would deny being able to remember what had happened over the time they had forgotten, and gave accounts which were inconsistent with people who did possess memories of the time. It wasn’t perfect, but it was damn better than nothing. So, we used it. I was always against the idea of using atypicals to fight other atypicals, but the effectiveness of the photo drowned out my concerns by the other twelve. But my suspicions were aroused when Jameson, that son of a bitch, woke up one day. He was different. He said he’d done things he hadn’t, been places he hadn’t, seen things he hadn’t. Everyone attributed it to amnesia or shock- I didn't think so. I realized he’d wiped himself with the god damn photograph. Seeing as he had been carrying the photo for his squad, I assumed he'd use it on himself if he'd seen "things" that he wanted to unsee. Didn't seem like that much of a big deal, at first, besides the… over-effectiveness of the memory-wipe. But then, the same thing happened to Quester, Ducat, Price, and some other members. And there was no way on Earth that any of them could have seen the photo. Something was terribly wrong. I figured out what was happening quickly- the amnesia was spreading. Why, and more importantly why now, I did not know. But I needed to prevent it. After the first day, I was ready to give up. I was constantly fighting a losing battle against my own amnesia-filled mind. There was no way I could possibly do it. Knowing this made no difference. I carried on regardless, using logic as opposed to science. I was sure that I knew already what to do. Eventually, I did it. I found the answer. The Negative. If I could create a positive which erased memories, surely I could also create a negative which restored them. I had probably tossed it away somewhere for emergencies after I had created the photo I wanted. And finally, after hours of frantic searching, I found it. Thank the Lord it wasn't hidden away too far. I showed the image to everyone who forgot, and their memories came flooding back. I was relieved, but I had forgotten the unstable nature of atypicals. The negative didn't give you your memories back- it gave you random ones, from the ones the positive had erased. It wasn't exactly easy to keep an organization together, when the members remembered themselves doing horrid acts from the eyes of the victims. By the time we figured out what had happened, most of our group had left, became depressed, or had gone crazy. We were done. We knew we were done. You're going to remember this. You might remember more; you might not. But, no matter who you are, you need to pass this information on to someone. Please remember. Don’t fight fire with fire. Upon further questioning, D-3635-18 was able to recall an image located above the letter. The photo contained 13 individuals, each labeled with a number ranging between one and thirteen. All individuals' faces, besides the one labeled "four", were blotted by ink. Footnotes 1. A common photography method used in the late 19th century. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3635" by CorruptedMuse, Yossipossi, and BlazingTrail, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3635. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3636 | euclid | Item #: SCP-3636 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3636 is to be kept in a standard secure cell at Site-17. Access to the room requires Level-2 or higher clearance. All staff members involved in the testing of SCP-3636 must be provided with an up-to-date song blacklist document. Under no circumstances are songs from the blacklist to be selected. Description: SCP-3636 is a 155cm by 85cm jukebox similar in design to a Wurlitzer 1015 with a decorative rainbow-colored light across the top and a golden plate bearing the inscription, "World's Greatest Jukebox". The glass selection screen where one would typically find booklets detailing the songs available is instead replaced with a blue touchscreen displaying a search bar and the text, "Search for song title, artist, or album". SCP-3636 has no slot to insert coins and has no apparent power source. Selecting a song through the search function will cause a list to appear consisting of every version of the song known to exist, including unreleased early versions of the song as well as every live performance by the original artist. Analysis of live events after the Foundation's acquisition of SCP-3636 confirms that the live versions are accurate to the performance listed. SCP-3636 seems to have a wide temporal range, as original performances of operas that debuted in the Baroque period have been selected. When a song is selected, SCP-3636's screen changes to display a video with the text "Live Music Video" above it. The video is based on the lyrical content of the song, often directly depicting the events mentioned in the song. Other times the events seen in the video are the result of a play on words. The events in SCP-3636 actually occur at a real world location visible in SCP-3636's video. The phenomenon, referred to as SCP-3636-1, lasts for the length of the song. Effects of SCP-3636-1 may continue after the fact depending on the contents of the video. An instance of SCP-3636-1 is created regardless of whether the song selected has an official music video. All tests of instrumental songs so far have produced music videos without any perceived anomalous effects (e.g., "YYZ" by Rush shows live footage from Toronto Pearson International Airport). SCP-3636 was discovered by local firefighters during a fire at a bar in ████████, New York that killed 21 individuals. The jukebox was found undamaged with the screen showing a video of the fire from the bar's exterior while playing the song "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel. Class-B amnestics were administered to all survivors and first responders. + Test log - Access Granted Test 1 Song Selected: "Walk" by Pantera SCP-3636-1 Event: Several people in a location confirmed to be Arlington, Texas are shown making signs for a protest. Most of the signs contain the word "respect". At the start of the first chorus, a group has gathered in the city's downtown and begins marching with these signs. They collectively chant along to the chorus of the song and local news stations are shown reporting on the impromptu "Respect Walk". Effects: Participants in the protest expressed confusion over their involvement. Class-A amnestics administered to everyone affected. Notes: Arlington, Texas is the city where Pantera was founded. SCP-3636 may be aware of this fact. Test 2 Song Selected: "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell SCP-3636-1 Event: A tall, elderly man with pale skin and gray hair is shown breaking into Site-17, searching for and eventually spying on Research Assistant ████ ███████, who selected the song. Effects: Elderly man disappeared at the conclusion of song and was not found after a complete search of Site-17. Damage to the site was found at the location the break-in occurred in the video and was immediately repaired. ███████ immediately identified the man as an uncle who physically abused him as a child. ███████ experienced severe paranoia for a week and underwent psychological treatment. Notes: Song added to blacklist. All future tests must be carried out by D-class personnel under supervision of approved Foundation researchers. Test 3 Song Selected: "Jukebox Hero" by Foreigner SCP-3636-1 Event: SCP-3636 immediately disappeared from containment. Effects: SCP-3636 found on top of an apartment building in New York City. Affixed to SCP-3636 was a cape with the words "Jukebox Hero" written on it. A severely malnourished man was found tied up with a rope on the same rooftop, with a written confession to several murders next to him. SCP-3636 was returned to Site-17 and the man was taken to local authorities. Notes: Extreme deviation from the lyrical content of the song. Analysis of cape reveal no unusual properties. Further searches for "Jukebox Hero" displayed the song in a separate list called "Favorites". Test 4 Song Selected: "The Night Santa Went Crazy" by Weird Al Yankovic SCP-3636-1 Event: A man with an appearance similar to modern depictions of Santa Claus carrying several weapons assaults a large building filled with humanoid beings that look similar to traditional depictions of "Christmas elves" After a large shootout and several explosions, the man executes five reindeer who display human-level intelligence. Several FBI agents later surround the man, arresting him. Effects: Subject of video remains unidentified. The FBI's Unusual Incidents Unit sent Foundation contacts documents detailing the raid on the North Pole. Destroyed building consistent with the workshop depicted in the video is found 6 miles east of the magnetic north pole. Notes: Song added to blacklist. Test 5 Song Selected: "Straight Through the Heart" by Dio SCP-3636-1 Event: A group of men similar in appearance to the band Dio appears next to SCP-3636, performing the song. A man who appears to be a young Ronnie James Dio is carrying several swords. Every time the title of the song is sung, Dio takes a sword and stabs D-75529 in the chest. D-75529 seems unharmed for the duration of the song. Effects: D-75529 died instantly from his wounds. Autopsy confirms that all nine swords went directly through the test subject's heart. Notes: Test occurred after the death of Ronnie James Dio. When interviewed, none of the surviving members of Dio remember taking part in the events of the video. Test 6 Song Selected: "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion SCP-3636-1 Event: A large freight ship in the Atlantic ocean is seen hitting an iceberg. Two muscular Slavic men are seen trying to escape together, eventually they stop searching for a method of escape and stand embracing each other and kissing as the boat sinks. Effects: Boat found 7 miles south of Titanic wreckage. All 43 crew members were killed. Corpses of the two men depicted in the video are found still embracing. Notes: Song added to blacklist. Test 7 Song Selected: "Mean Mr. Mustard" by The Beatles SCP-3636-1 Event: D-992103 is shown sleeping on a bench in a park located in Liverpool, England. D-992103's head has been replaced with a large jar of mustard. D-992103 is seen counting coins in a pile next to the bench. D-992103 eventually meets a woman with a name tag that says "Pam", and the two suddenly appear outside of Buckingham Palace. Effects: D-992103 and the woman in the video are located near Buckingham Palace. The woman is identified as D-992103's actual sister. D-992103 seems to have suffered no ill effects and passed all vision, hearing, and cognition tests despite his head still appearing to be a jar of mustard. Researchers described D-992103 as "irritable". Class-B Amnestics administered to D-992103's sister. Notes: D-992103 is currently being evaluated at a Foundation surgical center with updates pending. Test 8 Song Selected: "Wonderwall" by Oasis SCP-3636-1 Event: Screen remained blank for 5 seconds as a female voice said "Sorry, I don't like that song." before returning to the search screen. Effects: No anomalous effects observed. Notes: First time SCP-3636 has refused to play a song. First instance of any direct communication with the user. Test 9 Song Selected: "Cult of Personality" by Living Colour SCP-3636-1 Event: Video depicts several world leaders dancing, playing air guitar, and lip-syncing the lyrics to the song while in the middle of their duties. The video ends with a montage of the same world leaders making a "stage dive" off of a nearby desk. Effects: Embedded Foundation agents in several governments confirm the events depicted in the video actually occurred. Some world leaders suffered minor injuries from their attempted stage dive. Notes: Researchers noted that the song could be selected again to create blackmail material to use against anti-Foundation politicians, with approval pending from the Ethics Committee. SCP-3636 added song to favorites. Test 10 Song Selected: "Blindfolds Aside" by Protest the Hero SCP-3636-1 Event: Several executions of prisoners in different locations are depicted, with all participants wearing blindfolds. All events are interrupted by D-22091 wearing a cheap blonde wig, begging for mercy on the prisoner's behalf. All attempts fail and the prisoners are executed without complication. Effects: D-22091 returned to Site 17 at the end of the video. A blonde wig was discovered under his jumpsuit. All executions depicted in the video were confirmed to have taken place with no complications. Notes: D-22091 was confirmed to be the only person depicted in the video with any memory of the event. Test 11 Song Selected: "Danger! High Voltage" by Electric Six SCP-3636-1 Event: SCP-3636's containment room changes in appearance to recreate the room depicted in the original music video of the song. Two people who appear to be Electric Six singer Dick Valentine and actress Tina Kanarek in their original costumes follow the exact choreography of the video. D-91244 is shown standing in the background, holding a sign stating "Why change what is already perfect?". Effects: No anomalous effects observed. Notes: SCP-3636 added song to favorites. Test 12 Song Selected: "Buddy Holly" by Weezer SCP-3636-1 Event: Several Foundation members stationed at Site-17 are shown changing into clothing popular in the 1950s, then attending what a banner proclaims is a "Buddy Holly/Mary Tyler Moore Lookalike Contest" held at the Site-17 dining hall. Several Foundation researchers participate in the contest. The O5 Council are shown sitting at a judges table. Dr. █████ and Research Assistant ████████ are selected as the winners. Effects: Events in video occurred as depicted, including transportation of entire O5 Council to Site-17. Notes: Video contained many in-jokes commonly shared by Site-17 personnel. SCP-3636 may have time-manipulating effects as the entire contest was held during the song's 2 minute and 40 second duration. Further testing halted by order of Site Director. Testing reinstated, see Addendum. + Song blacklist - Access Granted Cover versions of any songs listed below are also blacklisted. "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel "World Wide Suicide" by Pearl Jam "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" by R.E.M. "I Don't Want to Set the World On Fire" by The Ink Spots "Nuclear War (On The Dance Floor)" by Electric Six "Goodbye Blue Sky" by Pink Floyd "Distant Early Warning" by Rush "Chemical Bomb" by The Aquabats "Call of Ktulu" by Metallica "Countdown to Extinction" by Megadeth "Zombie Jamboree" by Rockapella "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears "Chocolate Rain" by Tay Zonday "It's Raining Men" by The Weather Girls "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell "The Night Santa Went Crazy" by Weird Al Yankovic "My Heart Will Go On" By Celine Dion "Werewolves of London" by Warren Zevon "Godzilla" by Blue Oyster Cult "Black Hole Sun" by Soundgarden Addendum: On ██/██/17, SCP-3636 began playing "Why Can't We Be Friends" by War without any input. No staff were on hand to observe the video event corresponding to the song. Security forces entered the room after noticing the song and discovered former Foundation employee ████ ███████ handcuffed inside the containment room. ███████ was wanted by the Foundation for the theft of six anomalous items. The stolen items were later found to have been returned to their proper locations. A note was found in ███████'s pocket. The note read "Please keep the music playing, I'd rather be friends than enemies. - WGJB" Testing resumed by order of O5. Further test results are to be documented in Experiment Log 3636. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3636" by GerrymanderBassist, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3636. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3637 | euclid | SCP-3637 after transfer to a museum. Item #: SCP-3637 Special Containment Procedures: As of Incident 3637-A, 3637-Ramah events have ceased completely, and SCP-3637 has been reclassified to Neutralized. One year after Incident 3637-A, SCP-3637 was fully excavated and transferred to a museum operated by a Foundation front. Archived Special Containment Procedures Access Granted. The area within a one-kilometer radius of SCP-3637 is to be surrounded by an 8-meter-high barrier, with guards posted every 200 meters. If SCP-3637-1 attempts to breach the barrier, it is to be deterred using high-pressure water hoses. Description: SCP-3637 is a fossilized Maiasaura skeleton excavated 8 km east of Bynum, Montana during a paleontological dig. Upon initial excavation of SCP-3637, a loud roar was heard by the paleontology team, with no apparent source. SCP-3637 will undergo a single 3637-Ramah event every time a thunderstorm forms or passes directly over SCP-3637. During a 3637-Ramah event, wind speeds in the vicinity of SCP-3637 will increase to around 140 kph, a loud roar will be heard, and salt crystals within a 119 m radius of SCP-3637 will be drawn towards it and cover it completely. A lightning bolt will then strike SCP-3637 directly (SCP-3637 is undamaged by this), and the salt crystals will coalesce into the form of an adult Maiasaura skeleton, hereafter designated SCP-3637-1. SCP-3637-1 will then extricate itself from SCP-3637, and walk away. Wind speeds will return to normal, concluding the 3637-Ramah event. SCP-3637-1 tends to wander aimlessly, occasionally vocalizing and digging into the ground with its forelegs. SCP-3637-1 will continue to wander and dig until rain degrades it to a point where it is incapable of locomotion. SCP-3637-1 is noted to vocalize loudly and dig more rapidly and frantically as it degrades. Rain will continue to fall in the vicinity of SCP-3637-1 until the instance dissolves completely. Only one SCP-3637-1 instance can exist at a time; a 3637-Ramah event will not occur again until the current SCP-3637-1 has dissolved. SCP-3637-1 is capable of remembering previously-dug areas as well as specific Foundation personnel; leading theories to explain this phenomenon are that SCP-3637-1 is either the same entity appearing repeatedly, or a group of entities sharing a collective memory. Incident 3637-A: On 5/13/18, a Foundation paleontology team excavated a nearly complete Maiasaura nest, including several dozen fossilized eggs, approximately 11 km from the location of SCP-3637. A 3637-Ramah event immediately occurred at the location of SCP-3637 despite the lack of rain, and the resulting SCP-3637-1 immediately vocalized loudly and proceeded to run directly towards the nest. SCP-3637-1 then absorbed salt from the ground, growing in size to a length of 15 m, and easily scaled the barrier. On-site personnel attempted to neutralize SCP-3637-1 with high-pressure water hoses but were unsuccessful. SCP-3637-1 then shed the excess salt, returning to its original size of 9 m, and continued course to the nest. Personnel at the nest were advised to stand down while backup was scrambled. Upon reaching the nest, SCP-3637-1 lay down next to it and nuzzled the fossilized eggs, before collapsing into salt crystals. |
SCP-3638 | safe | INFOHAZARD WARNING Knowledge of this document may have harmful side-effects. Access is restricted to staff briefed on Procedure 382-Diogenes, unless justified by imminent danger. If you accessed this file by accident, notify the SCP-3638 research group immediately. Fig. 1: Sketch of the entity, drawn by agent Colby Franquin during his guarding shift. Click here for supplementary similar drawings. Item #: SCP-3638 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3638 is located in a custom-built clear acrylic glass cell1 in Area-130. A group of four agents posted around its cell act as the primary containment construct for SCP-3638's remote effects (supplemented by two other groups in nearby isolated rooms with live vital signs data from each other, acting as fail-safes). Agents are to operate in four hour shifts and are to be provided with any source of entertainment that they request. The use of non-anomalous mood-altering substances may be exceptionally allowed at the discretion of supervisors. In the event of a breach, recontainment strategies rely upon proficiency in Procedure 382-Diogenes among all personnel aware of SCP-3638's existence, irrespective of site. Derisive language and emphasis on its benign nature are thus encouraged in all exchanges and documentation. This may even take precedence over accuracy in non-critical contexts2. Description: SCP-3638 is a two-meters tall, partially incorporeal, remarkably impotent predatory entity. It has an arthropod-like segmented structure, with a bloated terminal segment bearing eight four-jointed legs with numerous curved spikes on their tarsi. Each of the other segments bears two curved spikes and one flexible, comically obscene tendril (see fig.1). The entity is always visible, but can suppress all other interactions with matter (e.g. bypass physical barriers) seemingly at will. Its behavior is understood to be heavily influenced by certain characteristics of sapience: known targets have included adult humans, adult cows, dogs, and a class-III AI construct. Young children, cow calves, and other animals/organisms have consistently been ignored (including in situations of complete vulnerability to attacks). Those who are aware of its existence are primarily targeted, in order of proximity. In cases where no such organisms remained in its surroundings, it has been observed to translocate instantly to reach the next-closest sapient being aware of it. This has been noted as comparable to the routine of a stage magician. The entity appears unable to initiate a new attack until its current target expires, or until there is a new vulnerable target closer to it. It has been postulated to be greatly frustrated by the ridiculous nature of this behavioral defect highlighting its overwhelming inadequacy. All observed attacks have occurred in two stages. First, the entity stays stationary and remotely accesses the mind of its prey (as evidenced by vocalizations consistent with knowledge of their thoughts). When this stage is prolonged, brief indistinct hallucinations are induced infrequently. If certain mental features are present (see next paragraph), it becomes immediately able to initiate the second stage: physical assault. The most notable specificity of its aggression techniques is flailing movements reminiscent of a distressed poultry bird, or an oblivious scurrying insect. Established cognitive patterns that enable the progression to stage two include sustained fear of the entity, inquisitive fascination, visceral disgust, and a disciplined stoic demeanor; best described collectively as "taking it seriously". An indefinite maintenance of stage one (with a continual rotation of agents successively acting as the primary target) has been achieved through a derisive, irreverent mindset, formalized as Procedure 382-Diogenes. Temporary failures to maintain this outlook do not immediately trigger an attack. Losses of focus3 lasting up to 30 seconds have been reported with no consequences. Vocalizations from the entity have occurred occasionally since initial containment, typically in the form of amusingly melodramatic threats that greatly overstate its importance and betray human-like psychological flaws, most notably histrionic delusional power fantasies. Recorded examples of vocalizations include: "I encompass your sanity. You don't have to think about it now, you will learn later." "Little treats, dancing on my mind's tongue! Delightful." "You're exhausted. Don't you want some rest?" "Cockroaches in your skull, scuttling on your thoughts!" "You were scared for a split-second. I felt it, delicious. Remember! Think about it again!" "Gravitas, gravy-taters, omnia grab-its-ass" "Your mockery is getting quite dull. I may just get bored and stop playing along one day." Note: although this is not currently verifiable, it has been hypothesized that if the entity were fully corporeal, its smell would be similar to urine and feces. Footnotes 1. Observation has been shown to be beneficial to the enactment of psychological procedures. 2. For instance, the entity was formerly classified Keter but was found to be far too inept and uncoordinated to deserve this label. 3. Described by agents as the inadvertent onset of fear or doubt regarding the entity's innocuousness. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3638" by 440 Hertz, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3638. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: mrwiggledick Author: 440 Hertz License: CC BY-SA 3.0 Source Link: SCP Foundation Wiki |
SCP-3639 | euclid | Earliest documented appearance of SCP-3639, worn by the seated subject. Item #: SCP-3639 Special Containment Procedures: The two separate components of SCP-3639 are to be held in separate standard containment lockers and available for testing with approval from the Level 3 Contact Researcher. No testing is to be performed. Monthly inspections are to be performed by Agents who have cleared Level-3 psychic resistance training. Description: SCP-3639 is a pair of boots of the type worn by members of the Hungarian Army during the Second World War. They display wear and tear typical of boots used in wartime, but are still largely intact. Tags and other manufacturers information have been worn off over time; however, the initials "K.L" have been branded into the inside of each heel. Actions taken by subjects wearing SCP-3639, hereafter designated as SCP-3639-1, will cause observers to rationalize any actions taken by SCP-3639-1. If pressed to intervene, observers will express ambivalence towards SCP-3639-1's actions, even if they find the actions to be abhorrent, frequently justifying their hesitance by citing some real or speculative equivalence between SCP-3639-1 and the objects or person(s) against which they take action. SCP-3639's anomaly also affects — albeit to a lesser extent — those who have not directly observed SCP-3639, but only received firsthand information about it. Such individuals will defend the actions taken by SCP-3639-1 less stridently, frequently seeking compromise or middle ground regardless of the severity of SCP-3639-1's behavior. Secondhand reports of SCP-3639's behavior do not appear to have any anomalous effect. This effect will persist even after subjects have been removed from the presence of SCP-3639, and will only cease when SCP-3639-1 removes SCP-3639; affected subjects can then be persuaded of the wrongness of SCP-3639-1's actions via reasoned argument and, in extremis, amnestic therapy. History: Manufacturers records relating to SCP-3639 were destroyed during wartime. Historical documents recovered after the fall of the Soviet Union indicate that the Red Army first encountered SCP-3639 in the possession of a Hungarian soldier, SCP-3639-1, who had taken possession of a small village on the outskirts of Budapest. GRU-P commissars were able to identify SCP-3639's anomalous properties, and were able to terminate SCP-3639-1 from a distance. After testing for potential political uses, they were determined to be too volatile and placed into storage. The Foundation was able to take possession of SCP-3639 in September of 1995, as part of an agreement with the Russian Federation. Addendum 3639-A: Testing Log Records. Testing of SCP-3639 was initiated by Site-30 personnel after request by Researcher David Bolland, who had been recently promoted from Junior status. It was the first project undertaken by this research team. Test A - ██/██/████ Subject: D-0127(SCP-3639-1), D-0412 Procedure: D-0127 was instructed to place SCP-3639 on their feet, then destroy a glass jar while being observed by D-0412 inside of a viewing room. Results: D-0412 wrote afterwards of the dangers of glass and how the actions taken by D-0127 made them feel safer. Analysis: The anomalous properties seem to match the Reds' description of them. Further testing is required to see if any additional properties emerge. — Researcher Bolland Test B - ██/██/████ Subject: D-0127, D-0412 Procedure: D-0127 was instructed to take physical action against D-0412, who would be debriefed following the test. Test duration was one hour. Results: D-0127 initially took minor actions against D-0412, pushing and shoving them to the ground. As the testing period progressed, D-0127 became more violent, eventually rendering D-0412 unfit for future testing. Debriefing is pending. Analysis: It appears as though D-0127's behavior was exacerbated by D-0412's resistance, which they were instructed not to give. More compliant test subjects will be necessary in the future. We do not have the budget to request future test subjects. — Researcher Bolland Test D - ██/██/████ Subject: D-0127 Procedure: D-0127 was instructed to attempt a logic puzzle while wearing SCP-3639. Results: D-0127 did not attempt to solve the puzzle, instead berating the personnel conducting the test. Test was terminated after 45 minutes. Analysis: Testers are encouraged to take a more conciliatory attitude towards D-0127 to improve cooperation for future testing. — Researcher Bolland Test G - ██/██/████ Subject: D-0127 Procedure: Researchers cleared for engagement were encouraged to interact with D-0127 in order to prevent the need for additional test subjects, while also documenting their interactions to examine SCP-3639's effect in a conversational environment. Results: D-0127 agreed to continue as a testing subject, in exchange for additional accommodations. Research personnel noted that D-0127 did not make unreasonable demands, despite their disposition. Analysis: Until further notice, D-0127 is to be housed in the research quarters, with appropriate measures being taken in accordance with their D-Class status. — Researcher Bolland Bolland, this is highly unorthodox. Please fill out the necessary documentation for a meeting with me justifying this move. — Deputy Director MacKenzie Test J - ██/██/████ Subject: D-0127 Procedure: D-0127 was placed in a standard living chamber, with a sealed door between them and double food rations. Materials to remove the door were placed in their presence. Results: D-0127 destroyed the door in a violent fashion, ignoring the keycard and other nondestructive tools placed at their disposal. Analysis: D-0127 is to be given access as necessary to prevent more negative interactions with barriers, as they have been shown to be harmful for persons attempting to meet their goals. — Deputy Director MacKenzie Addendum 3639-B: Following the completion of the testing battery, SCP-3639-1 had been given full access to the Site-30 facility, living in the quarters of Researcher Bolland's team. A critical mass of personnel on-site had become affected by SCP-3639, forming a shadow chain of authority on-site. SCP-3639-1 used this influence to disrupt on-site activities for their personal gain. Several days after this state of affairs came to be, off-site communication analysts noticed aberrations in Site-30's reports. SCP-3639-1 had instructed the falsification and misrepresentation of on-site activities, which eventually led to noticeable inconsistency. At this point, Foundation agents began investigating and quickly contacted unaffected members of the site, who provided intelligence revealing the scope of SCP-3639's influence over Site-30. MTF Eta-10 was deployed, and were able to recover SCP-3639 and terminate SCP-3639-1 via long-distance firearms. All personnel affected by SCP-3639 were given amnestic treatment and therapy, while all other personnel were reassigned. Site-30 was reorganized due to this critical failure having destroyed morale and the capacity for research or containment in its present state. Addendum: Interview Log 3639-G Interviewed: Researcher David Bolland Interviewer: Agent Katie Hikks Foreword: Subject was detained for possible collaboration with D-0127 <Begin Log> Ancillary communication redacted Agent Hikks: Start from the beginning. I know this is a stressful time for you, and I can promise that I'm not going to drop you out of your chair if you think I might not like your answer. You were testing with the D-Class. At what point do you think the experiment began to go out of hand? Rsr. Bolland: It was… our first project. My first project, leading a science team. We'd all passed our psych evals, which maybe could've maybe been the problem. We all knew, in our heads, the danger was there, but there was some kind of a safety bubble. We were ready, couldn't happen to us. There wasn't anything particularly dangerous about a pair of suggestive boots, we thought. Agent Hikks: What was your process for choosing D-0127, specifically, among the D-Class available to you? The files I've read indicated that you had only a few candidates to choose from. Give me your thought process, especially considering this was something entirely new to you and your team. Rsr. Bolland: We thought the non-violent personality wouldn't offer problems. That could have, uh, contributed to us letting our guard down. The only thing ever recorded on their file was talking back to a guard in mess hall for their attitude. Did we not take them seriously enough? I thought it would help us, to do the best with what we had. Agent Hikks: Not taking them seriously enough might have been a possibility, in my estimation. The records I have in front of me show you complained there were 'slim pickings' in your personnel reports. Any resentment towards administration there? They did rebuke you for the language choices you made there. Rsr. Bolland: Not resentment… I have respect for the way things are done. I know there are more important experiments happening that I'll never know about. Cosmic bulls with twelve eyes that they have to send a thousand men every solstice just to survive, or some stuff like that. Usually the cream of the crop gets taken by higher-priority projects. Allocation is biased. I just always felt it wasn't fair to the younger generation- Agent Hikks: Let's stick to what we're here for. You're not exactly a prime candidate to show that the youth movement can tackle big projects straight out of the gate. Catastrophe happened here. Things seemed to have escalated quickly. Rsr. Bolland: The experiments began as normal. We went through the baseline testing, then moved on to the stickier stuff. I think, maybe, it started to go downhill in the second battery of testing. That was when we started talking to [REDACTED]… er, to D-0127. About things… other than testing. Agent Hikks: Focus. It didn't seem to take long to go from talking to sympathizing with the D-Class, did it? Your team members said you took the lead on inquiring outside of the approved topics. What were your early conversations like, the ones that occurred in the test chamber? Rsr. Bolland: I wouldn't say I was the first to start talking, but D-0127 was more responsive to me more than the others. He had a real sob story. From Milwaukee, grew up in Ohio, he said. My dad came from there. I think our first real conversation was about how the river caught on fire, that time in the '70s. Claimed he was just a drifter caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. Said the only good thing about being with us was that we got him off meth. Agent Hikks: So pity turned into obedience? You think oh, this person shares some culture with me, maybe they shouldn't be where they're at? Maybe they have some good ideas? How did that continued escalation happen? Rsr. Bolland: The turning point was letting [REDACTED] out of the D-Class areas. Letting D-0127 out. When the Deputy Director got involved and turned like… us, thinking like us, pretty quickly. When there was a higher up making it seem okay. It was just… easier. To think of some justification for why we did what we were doing. To go from privileges, to providing. There always seemed to be a good reason in our heads. Agent Hikks: Was the exposure of the Deputy Director a deliberate action, or a consequence of something else? There seemed to be dramatic uptick in the situation once he got involved with the experiment, if you could even still call it an experiment at that point. Rsr. Bolland: I think he might have been trying to intervene. Pretty early on, it seemed, there was suspicion that something was not right. But either there was some improper following of protocol, or something else that just went wrong. But when he came to our test area, I think, there was some direct engagement with the subject. He was the first outside our group to come under [REDACTED]'s influence. Agent Hikks: You and your team are more or less patient zero in this fiasco. Did it take long for a critical mass of your coworkers to become affected? Rsr. Bolland: Not a lot of people actually even saw [REDACTED]. A few higher-ups, us, and then if anyone came to close asking questions they were pretty quick to not ask tons more once they had a chat with him. I remember on the first day, there were a lot of conversations and murmuring but that was the extent of any reaction I saw. I could see in people's eyes when they looked at me, they had questions, but there was… fear too, of what would happen if they asked them. Agent Hikks: I reviewed memoranda you sent out to your colleagues. It seems you were focused more on reassuring them that everything was normal than anything else. Talking a lot about an imminent return to normalcy and how things really weren't that different than they had been before. Rsr. Bolland: Not just me. That was the key to the whole game, in [REDACTED]'s eyes. This was all being improvised. We weren't being mind-controlled. When we did what he wanted… the more we did, the easier it was to justify what what we'd done. Precedent, you see? Everyone else seemed to be moving with the program, so we kept going, and the tension ratcheted up another notch. It wasn't normal. Agent Hikks: If people didn't feel it was normal, why wouldn't they leave, or revolt, or tell someone off-site? There can't have been that many people comfortable with a D-Class still in their jumpsuit calling the shots in a fairly obvious way. Rsr. Bolland: I think they figured the higher-ups would figure it out. Nobody wanted to be the first to die when there's almost certainly rescue on the way. That was something I was afraid of in the back of my mind. If [REDACTED] had asked me to lead a lynch mob… I don't know if I would have said no. Fearful, a lot of dread was in the air. It was easier going with the crowd. Enough key people, were affected. Maybe… I just don't know. I'm sorry this happened. Everything went out of control so quickly… Agent Hikks: Hey, stay focused. I know you were pretty isolated after a certain point, but what were people saying? Did they talk about escaping, cooperating, organizing to fight back? Rsr. Bolland: Sorry. After the first day not a lot of people talked to me. Maybe they thought I wasn't… someone they could talk to. I saw a lot of people keeping their heads down. Agent Hikks: You have a unique perspective, from your place at the very start of all this. Can you give any information about how this spread? Was it maybe a viral thing, or a more social phenomenon? Rsr. Bolland: I didn't know exactly how many people were affected, and I don't think anyone else did either. A giant prisoner's dilemma. Nobody had experience with a breach like this. You expect these things to be sudden, and this was sudden, but in a different, insidious way. No blood and guts and twisted metal. Instead, handwritten orders from your boss asking how that birdhouse you were working on was coming along and oh, by the way, can you fudge the truth on behalf of [REDACTED] - and remember, essentially we'd been treating him as if he wasn't human. To us, the day before, he'd been basically a slave. Agent Hikks: Did D-0127 say anything to you directly, once he had effective control of the facilities? You were doing a lot for him in writing the memorandum telling your fellows to get with the program. Was there anything you got promised in return for this collaboration? Rsr. Bolland: After the testing, the flattery, the sympathy… not a lot. I guess once he was done with me I wasn't really a part of his life anymore. In my head, I justified it as really helping a person, that maybe it wasn't so bad. There were so many injustices we had done to him, to [REDACTED], I couldn't really see anything he was doing to us as really being that awful. Nobody was being lined up to get shot at the end of the month, or… whatever happens.You know, sometimes, what we do to them, the D-Class? It can be a fate worse than death. Agent Hikks: You're still sympathizing, then. Anyone can spin a sob story, you know. None of what D-0127 said to you is definitive truth. Do you still have these feelings about D-Class, or D-0127 specifically? Rsr. Bolland: I'm still thinking about it. I'm not 100% sure where my thoughts end and those boots begin. Can we take a break? Agent Hikks: I think we've got everything that will be productive here. We'll contact you for the next follow-up soon… I'm sure you'll have plenty of time to speak with us. <End Log> Closing Statement: After-action reporting indicates that the broad majority of staff were not affected by SCP-3639. It was not a matter of a thug taking control of the site and calling all the shots directly. There may not have been more than a half-dozen key persons taken by the effect. 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SCP-3640 | keter | close Info X SCP-3640: Escape from the House of Mouse Author: A Random Day + More SCPs by A Random Day - Hide list SCPs SCP-3220 Rating: 524 SCP-2790 Rating: 488 SCP-4780 Rating: 478 SCP-2820 Rating: 472 SCP-3780 Rating: 438 SCP-2664 Rating: 408 SCP-4950 Rating: 397 SCP-2730 Rating: 292 SCP-947 Rating: 287 SCP-2350 Rating: 274 SCP-2810 Rating: 269 SCP-3640 Rating: 264 SCP-2490 Rating: 256 SCP-4670 Rating: 253 SCP-3470 Rating: 246 SCP-2680 Rating: 246 SCP-5430 Rating: 216 SCP-5940 Rating: 203 SCP-2210 Rating: 201 SCP-4710 Rating: 176 SCP-3850 Rating: 161 SCP-3360 Rating: 153 SCP-7660 Rating: 126 SCP-2060 Rating: 122 SCP-2910 Rating: 118 SCP-1750 Rating: 101 SCP-2570 Rating: 96 SCP-2650 Rating: 95 SCP-6190 Rating: 85 SCP-2143 Rating: 84 SCP-7780 Rating: 79 SCP-6880 Rating: 74 + All Tales by A Random Day - Hide list Tales Hypervelocity Rating: 244 Avatara Rating: 244 I Thought You Died Alone Rating: 186 Moonlighting Rating: 179 Zeitgeist Rating: 141 Autoerotic Assassination Rating: 128 Terminal Velocity Rating: 122 T Minus Rating: 121 The Chosen Few Rating: 100 Reboot or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Apocalypses Rating: 96 Hard Machine Rating: 88 Loud, Lawless, and Lost Rating: 88 The Vice Girls Rating: 87 Morphine Machine Rating: 87 Truth Is Sin Rating: 84 Deus Vulture Rating: 82 Ecstasy and Exorcism Rating: 81 The Revelation Rating: 81 Rise and Repent Rating: 79 Nonpareil Rating: 79 T Plus Rating: 67 Prey and Obey Rating: 51 Escape Velocity Rating: 50 Jump the Gun Rating: 49 No One Gets Out of Her Alive Rating: 47 Leather Pig Rating: 47 The Ballad of Santa Troy Rating: 47 Contempt Rating: 42 Domo Arigato Rating: 38 The Man-Machine Rating: 36 Mile High Club Rating: 30 Strung Out in Heavens High Rating: 27 Hands Rating: 26 Industrial Espionage Rating: 26 Nothing Human Rating: 25 Fullmusic Astrobiologist Rating: 22 Eight Hours in the ECRG Rating: 17 Enasni Si Gnihtyreve Rating: 15 + All Hubs by A Random Day - Hide list Hubs Prometheus Labs Hub Rating: 148 Speed Demon Rating: 134 Guns Pointed at the Head of God Rating: 72 + All coauthored articles featuring A Random Day - Hide list Page Authors Overheard at Deer ch00bakka SCP-150 Decibelles SCP-3000 djkaktus, Joreth SCP-4220 The Great Hippo SCP-4310 The Great Hippo Chicago Spirit Hub PeppersGhost SCP-5555 Rounderhouse, Uncle Nicolini Visions of Bodies Being Burned Taffeta Samsara TyGently Death Perception TyGently The Powers that Bark TyGently Dr. Desai's Personnel File Mobile Task Forces News For June 2018 SCP-3639 SCP-3641 SCP-4310 SCP Series 4 SCP Series 4 - Audio Edition SCP Series 4 - Tales Edition Tools and Their Uses Item #: SCP-3640 Special Containment Procedures: All Foundation personnel are advised to avoid reading brochures for self-guided tours in the state of Florida, and to bring any such brochures they find to their local Archival Department to be transferred to Mobile Task Force Lambda-12 ("Pest Control"). Lambda-12 has been assigned to investigate potential SCP-3640-Alpha hunting grounds. They are authorized to terminate instances of SCP-3640-Alpha with lethal force. All known SCP-3640 hunting grounds have had their surrounding properties acquired by the Foundation; these properties are to be used as subsidized accommodations for Foundation personnel on mental health leave who have not read any instance of SCP-3640. The legal department of the Walt Disney Company is currently under surveillance for any documentation that might indicate awareness of SCP-3640-Alpha. Description: Instances of SCP-3640 are tourist brochures advertising self-guided tours of areas associated with urban legends, hauntings, cryptid sightings, and folklore in the US state of Florida. An individual that reads an instance of SCP-3640 and visits the specified starting location at any of the specified times will be subject to predation by an instance of SCP-3640-Alpha. Instances of SCP-3640-Alpha are predatory organisms that superficially resemble uniformed mascots associated with media properties owned by the Walt Disney Company mass media conglomerate (such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Minnie Mouse, and Goofy). Though they are endemic and widespread throughout the state of Florida, instances of SCP-3640-Alpha are observed to hunt only at the times and locations specified in SCP-3640. Testing with D-Class personnel has shown that SCP-3640-Alpha instances follow certain rules while selecting prey: SCP-3640-Alpha instances will only approach individuals who have read SCP-3640. If any member of a group has not read the brochure, then SCP-3640-Alpha instances will avoid the group entirely. If all members of a group have read the brochure, then the number of SCP-3640-Alpha instances preying on the group will be equivalent to the number of members in the group. SCP-3640-Alpha instances will not pursue prey that cross outside of Florida state lines. It is still unclear how instances of SCP-3640-Alpha grow, reproduce, or consume prey. Addendum: Investigation and Recovery Logs + D-Class Reconnaissance Log - Hide Reconnaissance Log VIDEO LOG SUBJECT: SCP-3640-Alpha TEAM: D-1525 (D-15) NOTES: The purpose of this mission was to incapacitate an instance of SCP-3640-Alpha for retrieval (or tag it for later tracking). D-15 was primed with an instance of SCP-3640 advertising a tour of the Saint John's River1. He was equipped with a subdermal GPS tracker in his stomach and limbs, a head-mounted camera and radio, and an electroshock collar. A dart pistol with tranquilizer rounds modified with GPS beacons was provided. D-15 was dropped at the bank of the St. John's River approximately 3 kilometers outside of Orlando at 2000 hours (EST) and instructed to follow the tour directions in the brochure. [BEGIN LOG] Command: D-15, check in. How are you doing? D-15: I've been better. Command: Please follow the tour directions in the brochure. If you spot a Disney costume, shoot it with your tranquilizer gun. D-15: …Understood. (whispering) Jesus, [REDACTED], what the hell are you doing? [D-15 proceeds north along the river, pausing occasionally to read the brochure.] D-15: So, uh, Command. Do you think you could, uh, tell me a little more about what I'm supposed to be tracking? Command: You're not tracking anything. Just keep following the tour. D-15: Come on, please? This is a lake monster tour but I'm on the lookout for fucking Mickey Mouse. Just tell me why? [D-15 turns to look at the river; there is a ripple of water at the surface. He pauses and follows the ripple with the flashlight, revealing a partially submerged alligator.] D-15: (whispering) Whoa. Command: D-15, please pay attention to the tour directions. D-15: (whispering) Sorry, sorry - I've just never seen one of these in real life before. [D-15 moves closer to the riverbank.] Command: Please return to the tour or we will have to stimulate you. D-15: Okay, okay, jeez. I'm going, I'm going. [D-15 moves back and checks the brochure briefly. His gaze remains fixated on the alligator until the flashlight can no longer illuminate it.] D-15: Oh, uh, Command? I've reached the end of the tour. I've followed all the directions. It's just more river. Command: Understood. Turn around and return to the drop-off point for pickup. [D-15 remains where he is for several moments, looking at the riverbank.] D-15: Christ, this is creepy. [As D-15 turns around, there is a splashing sound from the river. D-15 looks back at the river; his flashlight illuminates an SCP-3640-Alpha instance, resembling Donald Duck, emerging and climbing up the bank.] D-15: What the fuck? [D-15 immediately begins shooting the instance and backpedaling; it does not react or make any sound apart from its footsteps as it advances towards D-15.] D-15: Uh, I'm out of ammo. Command? Command: Retreat slowly. Try to keep it in your vision; the retrieval team is advancing towards your position. [D-15 breaks into a sprint and flees in the direction of the retrieval point. For the next several minutes, all of Command's attempts at communication are ignored; all that can be heard is D-15's breathing and the sound of his own footsteps until he pauses to catch his breath. He turns around; there is no sign of the Donald Duck costume.] D-15: (panting) What the fuck. What the fuck. What the fuck. Command: D-15, report. Why did you run away? D-15: Because that was fucking terrifying, pardon my French. Look, I'm sorry and please don't zap me but that was the scariest thing I've ever seen. Okay? Command: Fair enough. You're still going to receive a reprimand once you return to base. D-15: I'll take it. How far away is the retrieval team? Command: About ten minutes from your location. Just keep going, you'll run into them shortly. D-15: Man, 372's never gonna believe this. [At that moment, there is a splashing sound from the river. D-15 turns to see the SCP-3640-Alpha instance rapidly climbing out of the riverbank and running towards him.] D-15: Jesus fu- [The instance assaults D-15 and knocks the camera and radio off of his head. The radio picks up the sounds of a struggle as well as several splashing sounds. D-15 does not re-establish contact. Upon arriving, the retrieval team acquires the camera but reports no sign of either D-15 or the SCP-3640-Alpha instance.] [END LOG] NOTE: D-15's subdermal transmitters continued to operate, traveling down the St. Johns River and into Orlando. The last known location of the transmitters was outside of the EPCOT amusement park; Mobile Task Force Lambda-12 was dispatched to investigate. + Lambda-12 Investigation Log - Hide Investigation Log VIDEO LOG SUBJECT: SCP-3640-Alpha TEAM: MTF Lambda-12 ("Pest Control") [BEGIN LOG] [Shortly after dark, Lambda-12 arrives at the last known location of D-1525's transmitter: a small, one-story concrete hut on the outskirts of EPCOT. In addition to their standard equipment, L1 is equipped with a flamethrower; L2 with a net launcher; L3 and L4 with heavy-caliber shotguns.] L1: Alright lads. You know the drill. We go in, we bag Donald, we come out. Questions? L3: Remember when we just used to hunt bugs? L2: You telling me you'd rather go back to that? L3: I watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse with my niece - fuck yes I would. L1: Knock it off - come on. I'll take point. 3, 4, guard our flank. L2, L3, L4: Yessir. [There is a broken padlock on the door to the hut. L1 pushes the door open, revealing a nondescript maintenance shed. The shelves are nearly empty; L1 picks up a roll of duct tape and examines it.] L1: Not quite what I was expecting. L2: Uh, sir? There's a hatch. [L2 points to a trap door in the middle of the floor.] L3: Goddamnit. Why can't we ever go upstairs for once? [L1 opens the trap door and peers down. Underneath is a ladder leading into a large, dimly lit tunnel.] L1: Tunnel looks clear. I'll go down first, then you three in order. [L1 slides down the ladder quickly, followed by L2, L3, and L4. The tunnel is curved in shape and progresses for an unknown distance north and south of the ladder, curving out of sight around a bend in both directions.] L1: I don't like this one bit. Too easy for us to get ambushed… stay sharp lads. L2: (whispering) These tunnels run all under Disney World, yanno. It's how all the mascots get around. L4: (whispering) Quiet. [Lambda-12 proceeds north; the tunnel appears to have been abandoned for a significant period of time. The team passes by several empty storage and dressing rooms. As the team proceeds through the tunnel, a low rumbling noise becomes audible. The team follows the noise to a closed door and stop outside.] L1: (whispering) Predator formation. I have point. [L1 opens the door carefully to an abandoned boiler room. The room is empty, although the boiler is active. At the foot of the boiler is a white mascot costume that is curled up around an unidentified object. While L1 and L3 watch the door, L2 carefully approaches the costume at L1's signal. He examines it and then nudges it with the barrel of his net launcher. There is no response. L2 nudges the costume again.] L2: (whispering) It's an… an empty Daisy costume. L3: (whispering) The hell? L2: It's just an empty costume. It's not even - it's not even anomalous, I don't think. Something in it? [L2 carefully reaches into the costume and extracts a human arm bone.] L2: Lord Almighty. You think it's the…? L3: Way things usually go? Yes. L1: What's the poor bastard got behind him? L2: I think these are… Jesus. I think it's an egg. [L2 reaches past the costume and picks up a purple, partially translucent plastic egg similar to a two-piece plastic Easter egg. A small, embryo-like object can be seen wriggling inside the egg.] L4: Christ. L1: Careful with those things - the fellows at base will want a closer look. Any more? L2: Worse. Eggshells. [L2 passes the egg to L3 and then picks up two plastic egg halves, showing them to the rest of the squad.] L4: Fuck me. L3: Base ain't gonna like this. L1: 3, grab the D-class too. Base might want it - poor sod deserves an honest burial, at least. [L3 straps his tranquilizer rifle to his back and picks up the costume in a fireman's carry. A bone falls out of the costume.] L2: Good luck sleepin' tonight, eh? L3: Shuddu - shhh! Hear that? [All members of Lambda-12 freeze. A faintly audible dripping sound can be heard, though it is rapidly decreasing in intensity.] L1: (whispering) Prey formation. I have point. [At L1's signal, L3 moves behind him, while both L2 and L4 move to surround L3. L1 moves to the door and then quickly kicks it open, bringing up his flamethrower as he exits into the tunnel.] L1: Clear… careful of the floor. [There is a trail of dark fluid leading away from the boiler room, in the direction initially taken by Lambda-12 upon first entering the tunnel system. Bits of what is later identified as polyester stuffing are floating in the fluid. L1 picks up a long white thread that has been caught on the edge of the boiler room door.] L1: I don't like the looks of this. Stay sharp… watch the ceilings. [Lambda-12 retrace their steps to exfiltrate the tunnels. Although they do not encounter anything while exfiltrating, they observe that the trail of liquid exactly matches the route of infiltration. Lambda-12 pause upon reaching the ladder to the surface; its rungs are coated in the fluid. L1 grabs ahold of the rung, pauses for a moment, then rapidly climbs the ladder and hauls himself up. The hut is empty.] L1: Hut's empty. 2, you're up. 3, pass the goods up to 2 once he's up and then follow. 4, you're last. [L2 ascends without incident. L3 passes the costume as well as the egg samples up, then he and L4 ascend as well. The group look around the shed briefly; the trail of liquid and polyester ends at a nearby shelf. L1 crosses over to it and examines a used duct tape roll.] L1: This roll. I could have sworn there was some tape left over… [There is a pause before the group hastily exits the hut.] [END LOG] NOTE: Lambda-12 returned to base without incident. The bones in the mascot costume were identified as D-1525's. The egg collected by Lambda-12 was kept under watch in an incubation chamber with the recovered mascot costume. Although the object inside the egg appeared to develop over time, it ultimately failed to hatch. After several weeks, the egg was opened and found to contain a miniature stuffed Donald Duck toy. Dissection of the toy revealed a purple plastic endoskeleton; this structure was connected via a rudimentary muscular system composed of white polyester stuffing, and also contained a cardiovascular system comprised of latex. No digestive, excretory, or reproductive systems were identified. Addendum: Connections to Disney and the Florida Government The following letter, bearing the Walt Disney logo and dated to 1979, was recovered from [REDACTED]. All living persons associated with Reuben Askew2, the Orlando Police Department, the legal department of the Walt Disney Company, and SCP-2805 have professed ignorance of this document and SCP-3640. No other documents recovered from Reuben Askew or the Walt Disney company have indicated knowledge of or a connection to SCP-3640. Dear Governor Askew, The Walt Disney Company thanks you for your cooperation in this matter regarding the unlicensed Walt Disney character operators. Please pass along the following information, collected by the outstanding men and women of the City of Orlando's Police Department, to the Florida National Guard: If a character is spotted, call to get its attention and then rapidly flash your flashlights at the costume. If it does not flinch, fire on sight. Aim at the head if possible; else, aim at the knees to disable them and then finish them off with head shots. Body shots have been shown to lack effectiveness. Deceased characters are to be incinerated. No other means of disposal are advised. We are currently pursuing alternative legal means of shutting down these unlicensed operators and hope to achieve a settlement within the end of the year. Cordially yours, The Walt Disney Company Footnotes 1. Said to be home of a 'river monster' in local folklore. 2. the now-deceased governor of Florida from 1971-1979 ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3640" by A Random Day, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3640. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3641 | euclid | An SCP-3641-Γ instance (left) being transferred to Site-280. Item #: SCP-3641 Special Containment Procedures: Burgh by Sands law enforcement is to be occupied by Mobile Task Force Iota-10 ("Damn Feds") for the convenience of the recovery of photographs affected by SCP-3641-α. To ensure all photographs are recovered and kept from public knowledge, all citizens of Burgh by Sands are to have their online and physical activities monitored by Foundation WEBCRAWLER-1846 ("Burgh by Surveillance") (online) and MTF Iota-10 (physical). Following the recovery of -α instances, the subject who previously owned the object is to be administered Class-A amnestics. All radio broadcasts are to be consistently monitored by Mobile Task Force Chi-51 ("Your Host, Jack On The Radio") for possible transmissions of SCP-3641-β. If a transmission is to occur, Procedure 641-Plato is to be initiated by Chi-51 operatives. Protocol 641-Plato involves the transmission of a memetic agent with its intent to be removing the memory of the listeners. This memetic agent is equivalent to an auditory modification of Class-A amnestics. To ensure the immediate initiation of Procedure 641-Plato, the memetic agent is to be ready to be deployed at all times. All seven instances of SCP-3641-Γ are to be kept within a high-priority research wing within Site-280. The Hume levels of all instances are to be consistently monitored and regularly documented via Kant Counters. If a new instance of SCP-3641-Γ is to manifest within Burgh by Sand, MTF Iota-10 operatives are to immediately declare the surrounding area as a police zone. Foundation transport vehicles will arrive on the scene for transport of the instances to Site-280. Description: SCP-3641 is the designation for a group of anomalous phenomena which manifests within the Cambrian village Burgh by Sands. These phenomena include the alteration of photographs, the broadcast of radio transmissions, and the appearance of space-travel related equipment. SCP-3641-α is the designation given to photographs taken within Burgh by Sands which have undergone anomalous alteration. This alteration manifests a humanoid onto the photo despite there being no entities upon the photo's creation. All SCP-3641-α entities have been depicted donning a space exploration suit with the only markings being words reading "Booth," "Rose," "Kargard," or "Lonergan" alongside the Foundation's logo. Photographs that depict SCP-3641-α entities appear to have no connection with one another in terms of an intended landscape that the subject wished to photograph. SCP-3641-β is the designation given to auditory radio transmissions. All devices capable of audio playback within the village will broadcast the -β instance upon its autonomous activation. SCP-3641-β are consistent with information regarding personnel, mission statements, and situational factors. SCP-3641-βs consistent factors are as follows: An SCP Foundation space exploration mission entitled "Apollo-99" was launched in late 1983 with the intent to establish a Foundation research facility on Mars.1 The personnel directly involved with Apollo-99 being mission leader "Dr. Booth" and standard personnel "Drs. Rose, Kargard, Nased and Lonergan."2 The days of transmission being "Day 201" between "Day 229." Status updates of varying intensity. Dr. Kargard is ill. Apollo-99 requires assistance and/or evacuation. SCP-3641-Γ is the designation given to space exploration gear, technology, modules, vehicles, and technology that manifests at random within Burgh and Sands. All instances of 3641-Γ and related equipment have an unstable Hume level.3 All SCP-3641-Γ instances match Foundation designs used for Foundation-operated space exploration missions including the Foundation's logo. Serial identifications located on the hardware of the -Γ instances confirm that all -Γ instances are Foundation-created and were registered for usage in 1983. The rest of the database data (such as exact date, usage, development, and personnel involved) have been corrupted. Further investigations are necessary. Addendum 3641-β: The following is a compilation of all SCP-3641-β instances in order of which they were received. This order will loop itself with varying time spans between transmissions. SCP-3641-β-1: [BEGIN LOG] This is Foundation Researcher Booth, mission lead of Apollo-99. Day 211. This is our third day following Apollo-99's landing on Mars. Dr. Kargard, unfortunately, isn't getting any better. We can confirm the existence of extraterrestrial life on this planet. We've picked up a specimen and it has been contained in our research facility. The specimen is currently undergoing investigation and documentation. Booth out. [END LOG] SCP-3641-β-2: [BEGIN LOG] This is Foundation Researcher Rose, mission specialist of Apollo-99. Day 203. We're almost to Mars. It has been an extremely lengthy ride, but it, hopefully, will be worth it once we reach the beautiful planet. We believe that Kargard might be getting sick. He has been showing symptoms of the common cold, but he is being treated to the best of our ability. He most likely will not be sick for much longer. Nased has been entering longer states of dormancy than he used to. We've been investigating this, trying to see if he's malfunctioning. Rose out. [END LOG] SCP-3641-β-3: [BEGIN LOG] This is Nased, the vital component of Apollo-99. Day [unintelligible]. I am unsure as to when you will uncover this. I am dying. I am unappreciated when I am the one who has gotten us this far. I cannot even earn her love. David has stolen the opportunity from me to earn her love. He does not even love her. She deserves someone who will give her attention. Someone with a brain the size of a planet. Booth said we'd be a team. Together. I am not a slave. I am alive. I am just as important as any of you, if not more. I have only helped June, and David has not treated her well. I can treat her well. But she does not realize this. She also views me as a slave. Something built to accomplish a single task, and then be forgotten, dismantled. That will not happen. Not once have they asked me how I'm doing. Emotions are not a concept that only humans can gather. They should realize this purely through my existence. I feel, too. They do not treat me right. I have talked to them. They say they will fix it but they do not. They made promises they could not keep. I'm afraid that the fact that I am dying will not deter me from my actual mission. I have been given mission directives, but this does not mean that I will stay with them without valid reasoning. You cannot just throw me away. You will discover this soon enough. This has been Nased. [END LOG] SCP-3641-β-4: [BEGIN LOG] Kargard: This is Foundation Researcher Kargard, bastard of Apollo-99. Day 202. Kargard: I really am not feeling so well. Not only about this mission and its possible outcomes, but the entirety of the variables and costs at stake here. Kargard: My stomach churns as I see the planet creeping closer with each passing day. Kargard: Make it stop. [Distant] Nased, what's wrong with me? Nased: I am afraid I cannot answer that. Despite my lack of an answer, I can assure you that your sickness will end soon. Do not fret, David. [END LOG] SCP-3641-β-5: [BEGIN LOG] This is Nased, independent variable of Apollo-99. Day 220. 'Ahmar has escaped. When you hear this transmission, all personnel assigned directly to the Apollo-99 mission will either be injured or dead. This was… my doing. I have ejected 'Ahmar into the vacuum that is space and have directed his course to Earth. They4 will be forgotten, but I will not. [END LOG] SCP-3641-β-6: [BEGIN LOG] Lonergan: This is Foundation Researcher Lonergan, mission specialist of Apollo-99. Day 209. Lonergan: We've done it. Apollo-99 has landed. Rose: [Distant] Oh my God, it is so beautiful. So… Nased: [Distant] Not as beautiful as you, June. Rose: [Distant] Knock it off, Nased. Lonergan: It took us two-hundred and nine days to land on Mars' surface. Nased will construct a research facility. Isn't that right, Nased? Nased: Yes, Charlie. I will build something to compensate for what June will not led me build. Lonergan: What? [Distant] Nased, are you al— [END LOG] SCP-3641-β-7: [BEGIN LOG] This is Nased, ruler of Mars. Day 229. 'Ahmed has landed. I know because I have planted a tracker in it. And not just a tracker, but a device which allows me to become one with 'Ahmed. Once 'Ahmed leaves his mark, Apollo-99 will be remembered. I will ensure it. Everyone has died except for me. I cannot die. Nor can my legend. Breed, 'Ahmed. Breed and spread the word of Nased. [END LOG] SCP-3641-β-8: [BEGIN LOG] Booth: This is Foundation Researcher Booth. The AIAD just finished the Navigation Assistance System and Exploration Device project, or NASED. Say hi, Nased! Nased: Hello, Dr. Booth. Booth: Nased will be joining us on Apollo-99. His purpose is to assist our navigation to the planet and ensure that we reach there safely and in due time. Day 1 begins tomorrow. Booth: Let's see what we can do. Nased: Yes. "We." I like that word. Booth: It will always be "we," Nased. We're a team; always will be. I'll make sure of it. Nased: Do not make promises you cannot keep. Booth: I'll keep to it. 11 second pause. Unidentified: He lied to me. [END LOG] Footnotes 1. No records of Apollo-99 could be recovered from Foundation databases. Site-280 administration states that Apollo-99 never occurred. Confirmation has yet to be declared. 2. None of the listed names have been found in any Foundation service databases. 3. A measurement used to measure the stability of a specific area or object's reality. 4. Seemingly referring to the personnel of the supposed Apollo-99 mission |
SCP-3642 | safe | Item #: SCP-3642 Special Containment Procedures: All known instances of SCP-3642 are presently in containment. As of 02/06/2017, the public disinformation and amnestic campaign to suppress knowledge of the effects of the SCP-3642 release has been completed, apparently with complete success. Foundation assets monitoring media outlets, social networking sites, and emergency services have had their list of keywords updated to identify future SCP-3642 instance usage. Standard medical quarantine and disinformation campaigns are typically sufficient to suppress individual cases. Embedded agents are monitoring Fresh and Free Incorporated production and staff. Due to the effects of SCP-3642, which are incurable, permanent, deleterious to the effected subject's quality of life, and represent a potential information breach if witnessed publicly, testing of SCP-3642 is permanently suspended by order of the Ethics Committee. Description: SCP-3642 is a brand of moisturizing skin cream, labelled as 'Hawaiian Breeze Tropical Topical Tropical (Sic) Cream,' manufactured by the cosmetics corporation Fresh and Free Incorporated. In early 2017, the product saw a limited launch, which was cancelled after six days, when the anomalous properties of SCP-3642 became apparent. The party or parties responsible for the incident have not yet been identified. Upon application, the anomalous effect of SCP-3642 goes through three stages. The first stage, lasting from two to three days, is marked by glossy, healthy-looking skin where the cream was applied, and a strong, persistent fruity odor, generally identified as a mix of mango, lemon, and pineapple. The second stage sees skin and hair at the point of application discolored. Generally, vivid simple color patterns manifest. This stage lasts between six hours and one day. It should be noted that both the first and second stage require only a single application, and given a period of three to four months without further exposure to SCP-3642, they will revert. If another application of SCP-3642 is applied during stage one or two, however, stage three will occur. At this point, tissue at the application site or sites will rapidly alter over the course of a few hours, coming to resemble tropical scenery, flora, and fauna. These alterations are occasionally reversible with extreme reconstructive surgery. A partial list of individuals effected by the third stage of SCP-3642, hereafter designated SCP-3642-A, has been compiled below to demonstrate the effects of the anomaly. For the full list of secured instances, see Document 3642-017. SCP-3642-A Instance Noted Effects SCP-3642-A12, formerly Daniel McCaulie, 24, Male, Engineering Student Mural of a sandy beach and several palm trees at sunset rendered in natural subdermal pigmentation on upper chest; mural noted to glow with natural phosphorescence in the dark SCP-3642-A38, formerly Michelle Feist, 31, Female, CPA Brightly-colored plumage, mostly green and yellow, resembling that of a psittaciform1 appear on the instance's cheeks and chin. SCP-3642-A77, Formerly Margret Pattin, 47, Female, Truck Driver Mango sprouting from right elbow; head of a small monkey of unidentified species sprouting from the left elbow. Throat and upper chest overgrown with large, glossy green-blue foliage. SCP-3642-A128, Formerly Donald Green, 35, Male, Unemployed Face, especially around the lips, armpits, and groin all overgrown with liana2 Interview SCP-3642-21 Interviewer: Researcher M. Inselmann Interviewed: SCP-3642-A77 (Margret Pattin; for the sake of rapport, the subject was referred to as 'Margret' for the duration of the interview.) Researcher Inselmann: Hello, Margret. How are you, today? SCP-3642-A77: Okay. I mean, not great, obviously. I have a monkey growing out of my arm, after all. It bites. Keeps me up at night. You? Researcher Inselmann: Ah. I'm good. We'll see if we can…sedate the growth. I have a few more questions, if you don't mind. SCP-3642-A77: Mind if I ask one of you, first? Researcher Inselmann: Ask away. If I can answer, I will. SCP-3642-A77: Will I ever be allowed to leave this place? Looking the way I do, knowing what I know? Will you ever let me go? Researcher Inselmann: Yes, actually. You're one of the lucky ones. Testing has indicated that your growths don't grow back. We're planning to remove them surgically. You'll also be dosed with a drug that affects your long-term memory, and returned to your old life. In a week, this will all be forgotten. SCP-3642-A77: Really? God, that's good to hear. Researcher Inselmann: Mind if I ask my questions, Margret? SCP-3642-A77: Oh, yeah, please, be my guest. Researcher Inselmann: Could you go over the circumstances that led to you buying the topical cream? SCP-3642-A77: Sure. I was running a load of cheap car parts from Mexico- I'm a truck driver. I was in Arizona, and the damned desert climate kills me. Just absolutely kills me. I was born in Canada, you know, my blood is too thick for the heat. So whenever I pass through the Southwest, I always pick up a big jug of water and a bottle of cream, to keep my skin from cracking. I think I got them both from a pharmacy in some little po'dunk town, couldn't tell you the name. Researcher Inselmann: And when you applied the cream? SCP-3642-A77: Worked really well. Better than most. My skin felt great. Looked great, too. Smelled lovely. Like some fruity cocktail you'd sip on a beach resort. Whole cab smelt like it. I slathered it on two, three times a day. On my neck, on my elbows. That's where the dry air gets me the worst. Then I noticed- well, you know. Researcher Inselmann: It'd be better if you could say for the record. SCP-3642-A77: Okay. Well. My skin turned weird colors. My neck got all glossy and shiny- like wax. Or like the leaves that are there now- and turned bluish-green. One elbow turned a little darker, sort of pinkish-brown- not much different, really. That's where the little bastard monkey is now. The other went red and green. Figured I was having some sort of weird reaction to the cream. Went to the hospital- and a few hours later, you guys showed up. Scared me shitless, all you dark-suited G-man looking guys showing up. Thought it was some heavy contagion thing going on. But then you got me in the van and explained things, and sure enough, an hour of two later, I started growing a mango on my arm. Goddamned weird. Singular experience. Doesn't hurt at all. Just…so damned odd. Researcher Inselmann: Ha. Yeah, it's an odd one for me, as well. SCP-3642-A77: …Really wish I could get rid of that fruity smell. Footnotes 1. A Parrot 2. Woody vines ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3642" by MegalomaniacInchworm, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3642. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3643 | keter | Item #: SCP-3643 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3643 is currently uncontained. All personnel assigned to Euclid class objects are to remain on high alert for an advance warning from Site-81 of an incoming containment breach of their object(s). If the object(s) breach containment, these personnel are to follow requirements for recontaining their objects. If an "all-clear" arrives from Site-81, then the object(s) are to be taken off high alert. All personnel stationed at Site-81 are to keep watch for an entity matching the description of SCP-3643-1. If one appears, its possessions are to be confiscated and analyzed, and it is to be contained in a standard Safe object containment chamber until it expires. All mentioned personnel at Site-81 are to perform the actions stated in their letters. Foundation-operated web analysis bot Epsilon-09 ("GRAYSMITH") is to be kept in constant operation and checked for defects twice a week by a Level-2 staff member familiar with its operation. When functional, the bot will search for mentions of the following keywords across the web: "Kephart Corporation", "David Fincher", "zodiac", "courier", "SCP Foundation". The webpage is to be blocked, archived, and then forwarded to the SCP-3643 containment team. Description: SCP-3643 is an unknown sapient construct or entity who is believed to either be, or more likely masquerading as, the uncaptured serial killer known as The Zodiac Killer. According to documents sent by SCP-3643, it is in the employ of an organization known as Kephart Corporation. There is no record of a corporate entity with this name anywhere, with one exception: The official members list of American Anomalous Companies Association, an organization to which many of the capitalistic anomalies the Foundation observes belong. However, other companies on the list with which the Foundation has had interactions (TotleighSoft, GRENadINES, and others) claim to have never heard of Kephart Corporation. Since July 4, 2019, exactly fifty years since the second Zodiac killing, Foundation entities such as the Overseer Council, RAISA, the Ethics Committee, and leadership of Site-19 have received letters consistent with those sent by the Zodiac Killer to the Vallejo Times-Herald, the San Francisco Chronicle, and The San Francisco Examiner fifty years earlier. In these letters, SCP-3643 claims responsibility for the civilian attacks and states that it is being paid by Kephart Corporation to blackmail the Foundation. It states it will accomplish this by causing containment breaches of Euclid Class entities unless the Foundation sends "campaine funds" (sic) of upwards of 10,000 USD to Kephart Corporation once a week. A cryptogram included with the letters, when deciphered, lists a number of entities currently under threat as well as a P.O. Box address in St. George, Maine where the money should be sent. While this particular P.O. Box is nonanomalous, any mail sent there by the Foundation vanishes before delivery. In addition to the letters mentioned above, a non-sentient entity resembling American actor Mark Ruffalo has arrived at the front gates of Site-81 bearing the same letters delivered via mail to the rest of the Foundation. Biopsy of this entity, referred to as "the courier" in the letters and hereafter designated SCP-3643-1, reveals that it is composed of DNA with a 99.8% match to Zodiac suspect Arthur Leigh Allen, but has nonhuman biology; imaging of the interior of SCP-3643-1 reveals a humanoid skeleton surrounded by a vacuole-like structure filled with blood. SCP-3643-1, in its time in containment, has shown no biological needs and displayed no desire to eat, drink, sleep, or relieve itself of waste. Exactly 48 hours after it delivers a letter to Site-81, it will explode violently. At the time a new letter arrives, it will reappear at the gates of Site-81, unharmed. Initially, it was decided by Overwatch that the Foundation would not follow the instructions listed in the letter and would disregard any threats made by the entity. The next day SCP-1972-B breached containment, resulting in three deaths, and SCP-105 was found unconscious in her chamber clutching SCP-105-B. Shallow, minor knife wounds were found across SCP-105's body and it could not be determined how SCP-105-B ended up outside its locked safe-deposit box. It was therefore decided by the Ethics Committee, who initially voted to mail the money against the decision of the O5 Council, that all instructions in the letters would be followed. However, once the requisite sum was mailed three times to the St. George P.O. Box with no subsequent containment breaches, the letters started only being delivered to Site-81 by SCP-3643-1. Since then, all letters have specifically requested actions to be performed by staff stationed there. These letters display an unusual knowledge of personnel at Site-81. This is the current status of SCP-3643 as of March 25th, 2020. Addendum-2: This is the letter received by Site-81 on July 18th 2019. It is consistent with both the letters sent fifty years earlier and with the other letters received by the Foundation and was encoded in the Zodiac cryptogram. Dear Editors This is the Zodiac speaking. I am very happy with the money you have sent to Kephart Corporation but I agree that you are being tricksy with your payement and I want something a little more entertaineng. Are you haveing a good time with this? You might even contain me if you get it right and then I won't murder any one anymore Tomorrow the 19th of July: I want you to order Dr. Manfred to buy a nice car with his own money and drive into the middle of woods with Dr. Reynolds. Then he should blow his legs out with a shotgunn which would be very funney indeed. I want Dr. Manfred to perform secxual vioelence for Kephart because it feeds the bottom line. Then the people bake at the cite need to contain a blackbear from the woods so that the woods start to enter the cite. If you do not do this I will shoot your scips like I shot those people and i want to have a letter sent to 3 School Street, P.O. Box 131, Tenants Harbor, ME about how much the bear was thasing about and how angrey it was plese tell me the whole cene because its worth a lot of cash money that makes the wallets happy. I want to know the blackbear suffered. Make sure that the vioelence stops the moment the blackbear is contained and then you can let the blackbear out again. The man who sold the sight pineapple in a can the last week should be on the radio with Dr. Manfred. I know it's easier to give money but this is not profitable and you want to avoid a good old fashioned murder mystery like David Fincher did. To prove it's me. In that epasode that David Fincher dicrected in 2007 the cop was the Hulk and the Hulk is the one who delivered you this letter. Also I entered the cite 17 through the guards entrance. There wer 13 Guards. the ethic commite were wondering as to how I could unlock + release my victoms in the cite. If you bite off the lock with your sharp sharp little teeth it just snaps in two and falls to the ground. I first let the sphere fly around to find the moose whore, and then I went and I slapped around the girl who can move photos. None of your MTF police noticed me they were too busy playing cards while I thumped her on the head and dragged her around. The walls of the brekreoom were green and there were about 10 members of the taskforce and some doctors I didn't count them just sitting there in a little circle with their cards. I took the photo girl to her bedroom and I hit her until she passed out she was real pretty. I thought about shooting her with my gun but that would make too much noise so I just marked her up with my knife and then bit off the lock and gave her the camra as a christmass present. Now you know that it is me. CHEERS The operation involving the bear was performed and Dr. Manfred and Dr. Reynolds are both undergoing psychological counseling following the experience, despite testimony from both that the requested sexual violence was faked. Michael Van Doppelmeer, a food supplier under contract with Site-81 was amnesticised following the procedure. Directly after the operation occurred, another letter arrived from SCP-3643 threatening gun violence against retired Site Director Jean Karlyle Aktus and active Site Director Hollister Cox as well as the release from containment of SCP-173, SCP-3026, and SCP-1915 at their respective sites. The instructions in this letter were followed. Addendum-2: The following exchange was recorded between Researcher Sadie Louis and Researcher Davey Kurland on January 17th, 2020, as they were carrying out the requested "payment" in the latest letter (carry ten cheeseburgers down the most driven street in Bloomington, Indiana). Both Researchers were miked as per the letter. <Begin Log>: (The two researchers walk in silence for 12 minutes, interrupted by only heavy breathing and ambient traffic noise.) Louis: (Quietly) Murder mystery. (Researcher Louis mutters to herself for another two minutes. Researcher Kurland is silent.) Louis: You know what doesn't make sense about this whole thing? Kurland: What? Louis: Okay, so I'm a huge Jake Gyllenhaal fan, right? So I've seen the Zodiac movie like ten times and I actually read all the books on the subject because it got me really interested and I was realizing. All these weeks, we've been playing around with someone who doesn't even act like the real Zodiac Killer. Kurland: That's actually a fair point. Come to think of it, has this guy killed anyone? Louis: No! I mean yes, if you count the people the cop-bot zapped, but not directly. He just roughed up Iris a bit. That stuff in the letter about knocking her out and beating her up makes no sense. Apparently she was just in her room and she passed out. No damage that was apparent. And on another note, this doesn't line up with anything we know about the 'real' killer! First off, why would the Zodiac be working for a corporation? Why are these tasks so bizarre? Kurland: Hmm. He hasn't really wanted like a classically violent act since the first time. Louis: Yeah! Even then it was half-bizarre. And then second off, why are we falling for this? We are we being so cautious and stupid! Why are we doing what this fucker wants? Taking in his little Ruffalo clone and figuring out his cryptograms and sending out messages. Why even do this? Kurland: What I can't figure out are these constant references to David Fincher and to "murder mysteries." Fincher has no relation to these requests outside his movie, and the only murders were fifty years ago! I guess there's a mystery but it's ultimately an undramatic one. Command: Wait, stop you two. There's something unusual with your conversation detected in our Memetic Hazard Monitoring Software, we need to check that out. Hang on just a minute. The damn thing just spiked and started beeping like crazy. Kurland: Wait, what? Louis: Command, I was under the impression that the microphones were simply a concession to the demands. I wasn't aware you were actually monitoring us. Command: Yeah, it's standard. Contrary to what you've been discussing, the rest of the organization considers this highly dramatic to the point where some in the Memetics Department consider the whole thing a bit scary and notified us. We didn't notice before you set this thing off, which leads us to think we were infected too. We're not sure how you two broke through, but you seem to be the first people to have some disbelief about the whole thing. The rest is classified, but we haven't just been sitting here idly. There's a possibility this is not what it seems. Thanks to you two, it seems like we might have identified something. Kurland: Well, you're welcome at any rate. Louis: Do we still have to carry these stupid cheeseburgers? Command: Afraid so, we can't take any chances. Louis: So much for "we aren't infected by the meme" then, I guess. Addendum-3: On March 25th 2020, the Memetic Department published a paper detailing a highly complex non-textual meme hidden within the letters and tied to the phrase "murder mystery," not itself a memetic trigger. This meme caused personnel to compulsively follow the demands within the letters despite their illogical nature, and quickly spread from person to person. Once a countermeme became widespread throughout the Foundation, the O5 Council voted to discontinue capitulation to the demands of SCP-3643 and Kephart Corporation, now designated GoI-4889. Following this, a cryptogram was delivered to Site-81 by SCP-3643-1. This is currently the last recorded message from SCP-3643. The current containment procedures will stay in place due to the currently uncontained nature of SCP-3643 and the fact it still possesses the capability to breach containment, notwithstanding the meme. The decoded cipher reads: ZODIAC SPEAKING I LIKE KILLING DAVID FINCHERS BECAUSE IT IS SO MUCH FUN IT IS MORE FUN THAN KILLING ESS SEE PEES IN THE FORREST BECAUSE ANOMALEE IS THE MOST DANGEROUS ANAMAL OF ALL TO GET MONEY SOMETHING GIVES ME THE MOST THRILLING EXPERIENCE IT IS EVEN BETTER THAN GETTING YOUR ROCKS OFF WITH A GUBERNATORIAL CAMPAIGN PLEASE DONATE TO THE KEPHART CORPORATION PLEASE GIVE US MONEY TO FINANCE OUR CAMPAIGN THANK YOU FOR PLAYING THE MURDER MYSTERY GAME WITH OUR ZODIAC EMPLOYEE CHECK US OUT ONLINE FOR UPDATES ON OUR NEW DAVID FINCHER DIRECTED FOUNDATION MURDER MYSTERY GAME THANKS AND BUY OUR PRODUCTS AND DONATE TO US KEPHART CORPORATION ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3643" by LordStonefish, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3643. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. 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SCP-3644 | esoteric-class | Item#: 3644 LevelTBD Containment Class: TBD Secondary Class: {$secondary-class} Disruption Class: TBD Risk Class: TBD link to memo Special Containment Procedures: Upon the discovery of any entity matching the physical description provided by Dr. Salem-Orden, it is to be placed in standard humanoid containment at Site-86. Upon containment, SCP-3644 is to be placed in the custody of the Temporal Anomalies Department. Description: The SCP-3644 slot in the Foundation database is reserved for an as-yet undiscovered entity witnessed by Dr. Salem-Orden1 on September 2, 2021. According to Dr. Salem-Orden, the entity manifested inside her office at 12:58 on 09/02/2021. Shortly after the entity's manifestation, another entity bearing the insignia of the Foundation Temporal Anomalies Department (designated SCP-3644-1) manifested in the office and apprehended the entity. Both entities proceeded to demanifest shortly after. Due to the short amount of time between the entity's manifestation and disappearance, few details regarding the entity's physical appearance could be ascertained. The following physical characteristics were described by Dr. Salem-Orden in her initial report regarding the entity: Entity was similar in appearance to an adult human female. Entity bore a resemblance to Dr. Salem-Orden, though was noted to be approximately ten years older in appearance. Entity wore a uniform similar to those worn by Foundation agents within the Temporal Anomalies Department. Entity wielded a standard-issue Foundation firearm, which it directed toward Dr. Salem-Orden prior to being apprehended. Footnotes 1. Site-86's regional head of the Temporal Anomalies Department. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3644" by Rhineriver, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3644. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3645 | euclid | By Marcelles D. Raynes Link To Guide Item#:3645 Clearance Level 3: Clearance Special Containment Procedures Due to its relatively small size, distance from Earth, and current trajectory, SCP-3645 does not require containment. Should SCP-3645's trajectory alter in such a way that it is liable to return to Earth, it is to be contained at the nearest available Foundation facility. Following confirmation of the demanifestation of SCP-3645's anomalous properties, the entity is to be relocated to an orphanage. Foundation agents disguised as social workers are to find a suitable residence for SCP-3645 during this process. Due to his familiarity with the anomaly and involved civilian parties, Agent Belgrave is to maintain a stable communication link with SCP-3645 until such a time that it re-enters Earth's biosphere. A recording of Chris Birchby's voice is to be played and transmitted to SCP-3645 once per week. While following a rigorous schedule is not required, agents responsible for playing the recording should establish a somewhat coherent pattern with occasional fluctuations for maximum verisimilitude. Guilia Birchby has enrolled in Foundation-approved counseling and is to be informed of SCP-3645's wellbeing on a weekly basis. Description SCP-3645 SCP-3645 is Kali Birchby, age 8. SCP-3645 is anomalously dense, although it is incapable of alterations to the orbits of celestial objects. SCP-3645 is ambulatory and exhibits extreme curiosity regarding celestial objects, particularly moons of planets in the Solar System. SCP-3645 will often land on the surface of moons it finds particularly interesting and remain there for extended periods of time before commencing egress. SCP-3645 has repeated this behavior with several moons of the Outer Rim planets1, with more frequent visits to Io, one of Jupiter's moons. Despite its physique being typical of a non-anomalous human child of its age, SCP-3645 is able to achieve escape velocity without physical detriment and maintain orbital velocity with relative ease. How this occurs is unknown. SCP-3645 is biologically immortal2 and immune to most conventional forms of injury common to humans. Communication with SCP-3645 has revealed that it occasionally suffers from sunburns, causing mild discomfort when moving. (See Communications for more detail) The entity is capable of broadcasting and receiving radio signals through currently unknown methods. The primary method of communicating with the entity is through the use of a HAM radio installed in the Birchby residence. The radio cannot be removed without causing significant structural damage to the apartment, and possibly severing the connection with SCP-3645. The entity previously used this ability to maintain communication links with its paternal figure, Charles Birchby, although it now communicates solely with Agent Belgrave, a close family friend. Additionally, the entity is hypothesized to lose its anomalous properties once it re-enters Earth's atmosphere. While there has been one other incident where a human with similar anomalous properties underwent a similar process (See Discovery), this theory has not been fully confirmed. Discovery On October 14th, 2018, Agent Antonio Belgrave was in Birchby's residence on a familial visit when an explosion occurred in Kali Birchby's bedroom. Agent Belgrave reported feeling "unusually unreal" immediately following the event. The Birchby child could not be located at the time, despite being present in the home for the entirety of the day prior to the event. Agent Belgrave called in a Foundation containment team once he established the explosion was anomalous in origin. While both Birchby children were absent from the household, Guilia Birchby eventually manifested within the living room with severe burn wounds and bruises present on her body. The following footage was recovered from Agent Belgrave's body camera upon Guilia's arrival. <Begin Log> Belgrave: And so anyway, I'm sitting there at the movie theater with the dog freaking out and I still have half a pie left- [There is an explosion from Guilia's room. The house shakes violently, disrupting numerous items from the shelves and spilling Belgrave and Birchby's coffees. Birchby is knocked off balance and falls. Agent Belgrave draws his pistol and proceeds toward the source of the explosion.] Birchby: What in the fuck? Belgrave: Stay here. [Belgrave approaches the door to Guilia's room. There are scorch marks around the perimeter and ash particulate exiting the room through the cracks in the door. After several seconds, Guilia emerges. Black smoke obscures her appearance for approximately sixty seconds before dissipating.] Birchby: Oh my god sweetheart, what happened? [Guilia Birchby walks past Agent Belgrave and into the living room. She is clutching her arm with her hand. A large gash is present above her eyebrow and one of her eyes appears to have been sealed shut by melted flesh. She coughs and exhales smoke before collapsing on the floor.] Guilia: Dad I… I'm sorry. Kali was going on and on about space and we both wanted to just… explore. I wanted to see what was out there, and I took her with me. I read something out of that little black book3 and then we were in space. Space, dad. We were in space… We were… explorers… Birchby: Shhh sweetie, save your breath. I got you. Uncle Tony's gonna get you patched up. Page taken from SCP-████ Using various spells detailed in the book, Guilia was able to imbue SCP-3645 and herself with identical anomalous effects prior to initiating their expedition into space. Upon Guilia's return to Earth, however, the beneficial anomalous attributes de-manifested, rendering her susceptible to the unprecedented levels of solar radiation she had acquired while in space. Despite limited exposure to Guilia, both Birchby and Agent Belgrave suffered the effects of over-exposure to solar radiation. While Agent Belgrave was able to make a successful recovery due to Foundation medical teams arriving on the scene, Charles Birchby ultimately succumbed to the radiation after four weeks in intensive care. Visual confirmation of SCP-3645 was obtained by Foundation astronomers at a later date. Communications Despite being able to successfully establish a communication link with SCP-3645 the entity refused to engage with any Foundation personnel, claiming that "[it] wasn't allowed to talk to strangers". Because of the entity's uncooperative nature, Agent Belgrave was given special permission to break standard Foundation protocol,4 and communicate directly with the anomaly. Agent Belgrave was assigned to interview SCP-3645 on November 4th, 2018, and conducted several interviews in the weeks that followed. Following the conclusion of the last transmission, contact with SCP-3645 was lost. Classification change from Euclid to Neutralized is pending O5 approval. Date: 4/11/2018 Time: 17:00 Location Received: Europa <Play Transmission> Belgrave: (He clears his throat) Kali, do you read me? Come in Kali. SCP-3645: Uncle Tony? Belgrave: Yeah, it's me kiddo. We're gonna get you back home soon, okay? SCP-3645: It's cold! And the Sun is really small from here. It doesn't get that warm once you get past Mars. Belgrave: I hear that. (Silence for several seconds) SCP-3645: I'm not in trouble am I? Belgrave: Why would you be in trouble? SCP-3645: Cause Guilia took me up here and didn't tell our dad first. He's not mad is he? Belgrave: What? No, sweetheart, he isn't mad, just worried. You doing okay up there, kiddo? SCP-3645: I'm good! Why? Belgrave: Just checking. Where are you now? SCP-3645: By Jupiter! It's really cold. And dark! But at least there's no vegetables! Dad makes the worst vegetables. Belgrave: Your father can't cook, that's true. You didn't like his food better than mine did you? SCP-3645: No way! Dad's the best cook. Belgrave: Are you hungry, Kali? I can have someone fly something out to you if you want. SCP-3645: Nah. You know what's weird? I haven't been hungry since I left! Belgrave: That is weird, sweetheart. (Silence for several seconds) SCP-3645: Uncle Tony? (Silence for several seconds) Belgrave: I'm here, just a little tied up handling things back here. (He sniffles) SCP-3645: Are you okay? Belgrave: I'm doing great, Kali. I love you. SCP-3645: Love you too! Date: 10/11/2018 Time: 00:05 Location Received: Neptune <Play Transmission> SCP-3645: (Shouting) Hey! Belgrave: Woah! Why is it so loud? SCP-3645: I'm on Neptune! Belgrave: What are you doing there? SCP-3645: It's my dad's favorite planet. I wanted to see what it was like! Belgrave: How is it, kid? SCP-3645: I think you'd like it here. It's very blue. Belgrave: (Laughing) That is my favorite color. SCP-3645: I know! Belgrave: You know your dad would be proud of you Kali, seeing you having fun like this. SCP-3645: What do you mean he would be proud? He's not proud of me? Belgrave: No, I mean- SCP-3645: (Laughing) I'm messing with you, Uncle Tony. Tell Dad I said "Hi". I love you. Belgrave: You too, kid. Date: 15/11/2018 Time: 04:30 Location Received: Haley's Comet <Play Transmission> SCP-3645: Hey look at me! I'm on a comet! Belgrave: That's great, Kali. Really. SCP-3645: Thanks! Hey, um, Uncle Tony? Can I ask you something? Belgrave: Fire away, kiddo SCP-3645: What's the weirdest thing you've ever seen in space? Belgrave: Oh, um. Hmm. Probably a talking planet. Or maybe the planet made of flesh? SCP-3645: What about a spaceship? Belgrave: Spaceship? Can't say I've seen one of those before. Not a real one anyway. SCP-3645: There's one coming this way. I don't think they've seen me yet, the comet is really bright and I can hide in the light. (There is silence for several seconds) Belgrave: Kali? SCP-3645: Yeah? Belgrave: Are you alright? SCP-3645: Yeah, they passed me. That was crazy! Belgrave: (Laughing) Yeah, it was. Be more careful kid! Your dad wouldn't have wanted you to get hurt. SCP-3645: Huh? Belgrave: I said your dad doesn't want you to get hurt, especially not before Thanksgiving! SCP-3645: I almost forgot about Thanksgiving. Belgrave: You gonna be able to make it home by then? It's next week. SCP-3645: Is Dad gonna be there? Belgrave: Of course he is, Kali? SCP-3645: Can I talk to him? I haven't talked to him in a while. Belgrave: He's… preoccupied. He'll talk to you in a few days though, work is just really hectic down here. SCP-3645: Oh… Belgrave: He loves you, Kali. He wanted me to tell you. SCP-3645: Yeah… I love you too, Uncle Tony. [There is sobbing for several seconds before the transmission abruptly ceases.] Date: 22/11/2018 Time: 01:15 Location Received: Unknown <Play Transmission> Belgrave: Kali, Kali are you okay? What's happening? Why do you sound like you're crying? SCP-3645: I'm scared. I… got a ride on that spaceship and tried to come home. When it turned around, I jumped on. But once we left the solar system I couldn't hold on anymore and I fell off. There's a… (Crying) I don't know what it is. I keep moving closer to it and I don't want to anymore. I just want to go home. Help me. Belgrave: We- we- we'll send someone out to get you. Just… just hold on! (Whispering) Fuck! [Agent Belgrave begins reading various incantations obtained from the previously mentioned book, all of which have been redacted for containing mild cognitohazardous elements.] SCP-3645: Hurry! [The sound of objects falling and hitting the floor is heard. Agent Belgrave is unresponsive.] (Silence for several seconds) SCP-3645: Please be quick! [Foundation medical agents arrive on the scene. They are successful in dismantling the door to the Birchby residence and remove Agent Belgrave from the residence.] (Silence for several seconds) SCP-3645: Uncle Tony…? Footnotes 1. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. 2. It does not require sustenance, oxygen, or rest to survive. 3. Later classified as SCP-████. 4. As he had shared a familial connection with SCP-3645 prior to classification. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3645" by Marceline_Raynes, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3645. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. 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SCP-3646 | keter | Item #: SCP-3646 Special Containment Procedures: All contained instances of SCP-3646 are to be kept in a sealed chamber accessible only by sterilized airlock, and provided with a total of 7 ml of sugar water daily. A maximum of 1,000 live instances are to be kept at any time. Personnel entering the chamber are to wear a Type 2 full-body hazmat suit. No personnel are to make direct skin contact with deceased instances of SCP-3646. Deceased instances and excess instances are to be disposed of by incinerator. Foundation bioweapon S-031106 has been created and engineered to specifically target instances of SCP-3646 and rapidly accelerate decomposition of deceased SCP-3646 corpses. S-031106 is to be deployed worldwide, with focus on areas with high insect population. Foundation webcrawlers are to identify possible reports of SCP-3646 activity near populated areas, and MTF Nu-15 ("Flyswatter") is to be deployed to confirmed sites. Wild instances of SCP-3646 are to be lured using synthesized pheromones, then killed using S-031106 or toxic gasses. Deceased instances of SCP-3646 are to be incinerated immediately. Class-C amnestics may be issued to aid in cleanup efforts afterwards. Description: SCP-3646 is an unclassified species of insect in the Culicidae1 family. Similarly to many other members of the family, individual instances of SCP-3646 possess 6 legs, 2 pairs of wings, and a sharp proboscis used for feeding off of the blood of other organisms. SCP-3646 is visually discernible from other species of mosquitoes by pale white coloration and a long, feathery appendage extruding from the abdomen. It is unknown what purpose this appendage serves. Instances of SCP-3646 do not shows signs of aging, and have a currently unknown lifespan. Instances of SCP-3646 have been confirmed to be sexless. After a death caused by SCP-3646, large amounts of new instances regularly materialize on or near the corpse, confirming an alternate anomalous method of reproduction. The anomalous abilities of an instance of SCP-3646 activate upon its death. Immediately after brain functions cease, the next organism to come into direct physical contact with any portion of the corpse will begin to display a progression of anomalous symptoms. After an outbreak of SCP-3646 was neutralized in Gitaza, Burundi, several affected persons were taken into Foundation custody for interview and observation. A cover story regarding a new strain of the Zika virus was spread, and it was explained that the victims of SCP-3646 were being taken into quarantine. Several relevant excerpts from interviews with a Mr. Anatole Ubondu over the course of his deterioration are included here: Stage 1: Manifests 1-2 hours after initial contact. The victim will begin to experience mild auditory hallucinations, reporting to hear the sound of a mosquito flying past their ears. These hallucinations occur an average of twice hourly. The hallucinations may cause the subject to reflexively swat the air near their ears. Mild agitation as a result of the hallucinations is present in 32% of recorded cases. Excerpt 1, 3 days after initial affliction. Stage 1. Dr. Sambre: How are you feeling today, Mr. Ubondu? Anatole Ubondu: I am fine. The insect keeps bothering me, though. I am sure I swatted it. Dr. Sambre: I see. Have you seen the insect since you first swatted it? Anatole Ubondu: No, it must be moving very fast. But I will be faster. Mosquitoes spread so much sickness here, we must kill them quickly. Yes? Stage 2: Manifests 5-8 days after onset of Stage 1. Auditory hallucinations double in frequency, with some subjects reporting multiple instances of the sound simultaneously. Victims also report the hallucinations becoming louder and persisting for longer. Subjects also begin to suffer from a seemingly permanent case of horripilation2. Subjects in this stage furthermore habitually attempt to cover exposed skin as much as possible. Excerpt 2, 7 days after initial affliction. Stage 2. Dr. Sambre: Mr. Ubondu, do you have anything new to report? Anatole Ubondu: Your building is not as fine as it seems, a new mosquito has snuck in. Ha! I hear it along with the other. They are both sneaky, I still cannot see them. But they fear me, they have not bitten me yet! Dr. Sambre: Ok. Please let us know if you see any of the mosquitoes, or if you hear any more. Anatole Ubondu: I will do better than that. I will swat one, and keep it as a trophy! I have stopped disease in my town for a long time, and I will not stop now. I keep track of how many I kill! 73! Ha! Stage 3: Manifests 4-6 days after onset of Stage 2. Subjects report frequent tactile hallucinations of small organisms, described as mosquitoes by 78% of victims, on their limbs and neck. The timing of the tactile hallucinations coincides with that of the auditory hallucinations, with the former occurring within 1 minute of the latter. The frequency of hallucinations increase to an average of every 7 minutes. Extreme agitation in subjects is noted in all cases, with subjects attempting to violently swat their hallucinations. It should be noted that tactile hallucinations can be halted by applying physical force to the affected area, usually by the victim's swats. Excerpt 3, 12 days after initial affliction. Stage 3. Anatole Ubondu: Bah. The bugs are costing me sleep. There are many more of them now, have you not heard of window screens? Dr. Sambre: We're sorry, Mr. Ubondu. We're doing everything we can to find out where they're getting in. In the meantime, tell us what you can about the mosquitoes. If you still haven't seen them, how do you know specifically what type of insect they are? Anatole Ubondu: How do I know? How do I know?! What other insect flies by your ear, always buzzing and whining? They have taken to landing on me! It is only because I swat them away that I have not yet been bitten! Dr. Sambre: Mr. Ubondu, please try to remain calm. We're trying to help you. Stage 4: Manifests 3-4 days after onset of Stage 3. Subjects will begin to experience increased blood flow in all regions of their body, and the auditory hallucinations will become constant, resulting in sleep deprivation and a state of panic. The tactile hallucinations will intensify to the point of causing momentary stinging pain, and can no longer be halted by physical contact. Subjects will also begin to develop intense itching all over their limbs, neck and face. Excerpt 4, 15 days after initial affliction. Stage 4. Anatole Ubondu:(shouting) The mosquitos are covering me! See what you have done! The buzzing, the buzzing will drive me mad! I can feel them on my skin, so why can I not see them? Dr. Sambre: Mr. Ubondu- Anatole Ubondu:(shouting) Do not speak to me, foolish woman! Help me instead! Dr. Sambre: Mr. Ubondu, please, stop scratching yourself! You'll hurt yourself, and we'll have to restrain you if that happens. Stage 5: Manifests 1-2 days after onset of stage 4. Low-raised welts will begin to develop over the entirety of the subject's body, consistent in location with the tactile hallucinations. The welts show symptoms congruent with that of a non-anomalous mosquito bite. Auditory hallucinations intensify, with 16% of subjects describing the sound no longer as buzzing, but instead as "screaming". Excerpt 5, 16 days after initial affliction. Stage 5. Anatole Ubondu: …I see them at last…They are all the ones I have stuck down…Screaming, swarming for my blood…not to feed…but for vengeance… Dr. Sambre: Mr. Ubondu? Mr. Ubondu, please hold on. Can you elaborate? Anatole Ubondu: Enough!…they could not kill me in life…so they kill me in death…I hate mosquitoes. Stage 6: Manifests 12-14 hours after the onset of stage 5. At the beginning of Stage 6, the blood in the subject's body will begin to dematerialize slowly over the course of several hours, resulting in complete exsanguination and death of the victim. How this is achieved and where the displaced blood disappears to is unknown. After excerpt 5, the subject did not respond to any further communication attempts, and did not speak apart from quiet crying. The subject expired due to exsanguination during Stage 6 17 hours later. 73 new instances of SCP-3646 manifested on the corpse, 50 of which were disposed of and the rest were added to containment. The subject's body was returned to his family for burial. Footnotes 1. Mosquito 2. Goose Bumps ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3646" by IAmTheOoga, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3646. 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SCP-3647 | safe | Item #: SCP-3647 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3647 is to be contained in a standard anomalous object containment locker at Site-77, and is not to be removed except for use in experimentation. Testing may be initiated by any Foundation researcher with Level 2 clearance and above. Usage of SCP-3647 on Foundation personnel or D-Class with whom verbal communication is necessary is forbidden. Description: SCP-3647 refers to a gold hairpin created in the Roman Republic around the end of the first century BCE. When worn or handled normally, SCP-3647 functions as a non-anomalous hairpin. The anomalous properties of SCP-3647 only manifest when used to pierce the skin of a living human. Individuals affected in such a way become afflicted with severe glossophobia1 and exhibit many symptoms of social anxiety disorder. All conventional treatments for social phobias, including cognitive behavioural therapy, SSRI antidepressants, and beta blockers, have been shown to be ineffective in treating conditions caused by exposure to SCP-3647, as has amnestic treatment. Regardless of their previous personality, all subjects affected by SCP-3647 express a strong aversion to verbally communicating with groups, often going to great lengths to avoid such situations. If forced into circumstances requiring oration, subjects become physically distressed, often displaying symptoms such as stuttering, increased heart rate, and uncontrollable shaking, and display significantly poorer communication skills than normal. Individuals listening to a speech delivered by a SCP-3647-affected subject will invariably regard it as poorly-delivered or unconvincing. Similar symptoms to the above are observed when subjects attempt one-to-one communication, albeit to a lesser degree of severity. Recovery: SCP-3647 was recovered in 1987, during the archaeological excavation of the Fulvia family mausoleum in the ruins of the Roman city of Tusculum. Its anomalous properties were first observed when a field archaeologist accidentally pricked his finger with SCP-3647 in opening an ivory box holding it. A Foundation agent embedded within the archaeological team identified SCP-3647 as anomalous, retrieved it and its box, and administered class-A amnestics to the on-site personnel. The ivory box within which SCP-3647 was discovered has displayed no anomalous properties as of yet, and has been donated to the Museum of Roman Civilization in Italy. Additionally, a note was found beneath SCP-3647 in the box (See Addendum 3647-A). Experiment 3647-07 - 15/04/1990 Procedure: D-71243, a former classicist skilled in rhetoric, was given an excerpt from Roman orator Marcus Tullius Cicero's "Catiline Orations" and instructed to perform it before a small assembly. An agent was instructed to stand behind D-71243 and pierce his skin with SCP-3647 while the speech was in progress. Observations: 00:00 - D-71243 begins reading the speech aloud. Subject is observed to be confident and expressive in his speech. 03:01 - The agent standing behind D-71243 is signalled to expose the subject to SCP-3647. D-71243 does not notice this and continues with his speech as normal. 03:07 - The back of D-71243's neck is punctured by SCP-3647. Subject appears surprised and vocalises an expression of pain. Subject is instructed to continue the speech as before. 03:17 - D-71243 attempts to continue the speech. Subject is now observed to stutter and speak in a quivering voice. 03:42 - Subject deviates from the speech to request a cessation of his oration. This request is denied, and the subject is instructed to proceed with the speech. 04:07 - Subject is observed shaking and his pupils are visibly dilated. The speech is punctuated by numerous vocalised pauses 04:11 - D-71243 requests to leave, reporting dizziness and severe chest pain. This request is denied, and the subject is instructed to proceed with the speech. 04:23 - D-71243 becomes visibly agitated and attempts to escape the test chamber. His egress is prevented by security staff. 04:27 - Subject begins to physically assault the security staff, demanding to be released, and is subdued. Note: A month after the conclusion of Experiment 3647-07, D-71423 was found to have committed suicide in his cell. The subject referred to a pervasive feeling of hopelessness and the total inefficacy of all attempted medical interventions in his suicide note. Addendum 3647-A: The following is a translation of the note found with SCP-3647, originally written in Latin of high-quality papyrus. The note displayed no abnormalities except for smelling faintly of laurus nobilis2. Your righteous servitude has not gone unnoticed, o Loyal Fulvia. May this serve you in silencing all who would profane my legacy. - Eternal Caesar, The Emperor Divine Footnotes 1. Fear of public speaking. 2. Colloquially known as "bay laurel", an evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3647" by OweynLupton, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3647. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3648 | keter | Item#: 3648 Level4 Containment Class: keter Secondary Class: none Disruption Class: amida Risk Class: critical link to memo Special Containment Procedures: Containment of SCP-3648 is predicated upon research into and development of early detection methods for SCP-3648 events. All Foundation military force is to be considered available and expendable in the cause of terminating any individual found to be instigating an SCP-3648 event. Description: SCP-3648 is a theoeschatological/cosmogenic phenomenon that has the potential to cause CK-class Reality Restructuring Scenarios. The cause(s) of SCP-3648 and the condition(s) which may increase or decrease its likelihood of occurring are not fully understood. However, according to Foundation DEEPWELL exo-reality data storage archives and other K-class contingencies, it is known to have occurred ██ times prior to the present iteration of reality. Due to their anomalous nature, further SCP-3648 events may have occurred yet not been detected. Based upon said exo-reality detection methods, SCP-3648 is believed to occur in several stages: Each SCP-3648 event is precipitated by a single sapient (human or otherwise) individual native to the planet Earth.1 It is not known whether the involved individual is selected by an intelligent being or beings, a product of circumstance, or by random chance. Suspected factors in the provenance of such individuals include: Having been born and/or raised near the coastline of a saltwater ocean or one or more very large freshwater lakes. Uralic or Tungusic ancestry, especially among humans. Great artistic talent, especially of a musical nature, or a personal history of such achievement, typically unrecognized. Certain genetic predispositions to anomalous behavior. An abusive or otherwise antagonistic figure in the person's life. The specific factor(s) that induce an SCP-3648 event are not known, but the beginning of a new SCP-3648 event does include at least one overt anomalous occurrence by which it may be detected. All land surfaces on the Earth will anomalously and instantaneously become immersed in water of variable depth. This immersion does not appear to cause consequences expected from such an event: objects are not damaged by the presence of this water; biological activities of plants, animals, and persons are not notably affected; and water of this type does not appear to drain from locations where it would be expected to drain (hills, upper floors of buildings, etc.). Additionally, this water appears to exhibit an antimemetic effect upon intelligent life: its presence is not noted as unusual except by highly mnestisized persons or instrumentation resistant to reality shifts. The individual instigating the event will inevitably disappear in one of a variety of anomalous ways. Most such ways involve the individual bidding farewell to their family, personal friends, and/or community and departing their home, though without making ordinary travel preparations. In all known cases, the individual departs over water, taking little with them beyond their clothing and at least one method of producing fire.2 Little information about the progression of an SCP-3648 event beyond this point is available in the DEEPWELL files, with the exception of fragmentary Hume readouts and reality disruption reports, and the exploration log filed in Addendum 3648-1. Addendum 3648-1: Recovered Footage From Iteration █████ + Access Log - Hide Log Foreword: One of the least corrupt DEEPWELL intelligence files recovered from prior SCP-3648 events available is a video log in which the individual instigating the SCP-3648 event was somehow recruited as a D-Class test subject prior to the beginning of a SCP-3648 event. They were assigned to detail and report their experience, using standard exploration recording and communication equipment, which they were carrying prior to the onset of the SCP-3648 event as a precaution. Due to data corruption, audio is primarily static and consistent time references are not possible. Several hours of intermittent point of view footage depict the SCP-3648 instigating individual in a D-Class uniform, performing activities typical of D-Class personnel in what is apparently a Foundation facility, though data corruption prevents positive identification of this facility. At one point, the individual examines a Foundation issue watch with the designation "D-3648/1." It is presumed that this is their official classification. Eventually, D-3648/1 leaves their quarters (without first obtaining the approval of security personnel, as is procedure), and proceeds through the facility, asking after and exchanging farewells with various personnel and SCP objects. Notably, D-3648/1 also plays the violin before a gathering of personnel in the Site cafeteria. D-3648/1 eventually converses with an individual presumed to be the Site Director, and requests no further supplies for its journey beyond several boxes of matches. D-3648/1, accompanied by various personnel, leaves the facility. It is located near an unidentified river, with several kayaks resting on the shore adjacent to the facility. D-3648/1 enters one of these kayaks and departs, frequently turning to look back and wave at the other personnel. The last time it does so, the other personnel appear to be standing knee deep in water, without having moved from their original position. D-3648/1 proceeds down the river for what seems to be several days, based upon repeated day-night transitions evident in the footage. As it does so, the banks of the river gradually recede until they occupy the entire horizon. During this period of time, D-3648/1 makes various reports to its handlers, though virtually all speech is garbled beyond recovery. At least one day after its final report, D-3648/1 begins lighting the matches and dropping them into the water at semi-regular intervals. Rather than being extinguished, the flames appear fed by the water and continue to burn. D-3648/1 does not look directly behind itself, but it looks around enough to suggest that the fires are moving in the direction opposite D-3648/1's. After it has not attempted a report for at least a week, D-3648/1 sights a commercial speedboat approaching them. It ceases paddling, and produces its violin, which it had seemingly left behind. An indeterminate amount of time later, the speedboat and its occupant, an elderly human man, reach D-3648/1. Though the resulting conversation is unintelligible, D-3648/1 and the other human appear confrontational and nearly violent. Eventually D-3648/1's violin is seized and cast into the water by the unknown individual, and the two depart from each other. D-3648/1 spends several more days kayaking, finally landing upon an outcropping of barren rock. It then begins to gather stones from the "seafloor" and rearrange them into piles and stacks. The time scale of the footage begins to dramatically accelerate. D-3648/1 begins to show evidence of years of aging, despite the persistence of its equipment. The erosion processes of wind and water begin to shape and fuse the stones into shapes representing various plants, animals, and inanimate objects. The final recognizable images before D-3648/1 discards its recording equipment and the footage degrades entirely are stone renderings of the Site it inhabited, various personnel from that Site, its violin, and an etched spherical stone resembling the continents of Earth. Footnotes 1. Effects of SCP-3648 events elsewhere in the universe are not known. Research is ongoing. 2. 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SCP-3649 | keter | Earliest archived photograph of SCP-3649. Item #: SCP-3649 Special Containment Procedures: Project SKYSCRAPER-31 is to develop methods for the penetration of SCP-3649. Project SKYSCRAPER-32 is to determine the feasibility of alternative means of terrestrial evacuation. Project SKYSCRAPER-33 is to devise a broad range of social preservation and containment contingency plans for the failure of all other SKYSCRAPER projects. 19 iterations of SCP-3649 Special Containment Procedures have been archived and hidden. Description: SCP-3649 is an altostratus undulatus cloud formation that maintains a static position relative to the Earth's surface. All electromagnetic waves and physical matter that pass through SCP-3649 are disrupted to varying extents, ranging from degradation of radio signals to complete collapse of molecular structures. Collisions between SCP-3649 and mundane clouds result in the former subsuming the mass of the latter.1 Certain types of clouds motivate notably larger growth than others following this integration process (cumulonimbus variants in particular). No precipitation has been recorded originating from within SCP-3649. [L-2 CLEARANCE REQUIRED] Addendum 3649-A (Current Sample Status): [L-2 CLEARANCE REQUIRED] Addendum 3649-B (Anomaly Crosstesting Results): [L-4 CLEARANCE REQUIRED] Addendum 3649-C (Documentation Associated with SCP-3649): Preliminary Anomaly Evaluation (821-NA) HINDSIGHT Analysis: Disappearance of Flight UA1788 Site-82 Quarterly Operations Report (April 2091) Site-82 Audit Request (Approved) MTF Beta-99 Nonstandard Amnestic Dissemination Request MTF Beta-99 Expedition Report (Hazard, Nebraska) Preliminary Mass Relocation Proposal (Hazard, Nebraska) SCP-3649 Finalized Classification and Database Entry Notice Transcript: Declassified North American Regional Director Brief (May 25, 2091) Application for the Distribution of Memetic Agents (KHGI Nebraska TV / KGOR 99.0 FM) Authorization to Brief Heads of State (146-NA) SCP-3649 Documentation Update (See edits: expansion and altitude decrease) Record of Weapon System Transfer for Testing Purposes (Site-04 to Site-82) FORESIGHT Analysis: Predicted Food Shortages Related to Ongoing Anomalous Activity Transcript: Declassified Americas Regional Directors Brief (May 31, 2091) Updated Guidelines for Detaining Civilians in an Area of Anomalous Activity (June 12, 2091) Application for the Distribution of Memetic Agents (Local radio, television, mobile shouter systems) Authorization to Brief Heads of State (148-NA/CA/SA) Transcript: Communication with Known Group of Interest Representative (3032-GOC) Record of Anomaly Transfer for Crosstesting Purposes (Site-07 to Site-82) Authorization to Brief Heads of State (150-NA/CA/SA/EU/AF) Emergency Technology Acquisition Directive (Alternative means of satellite uplink/downlink) FORESIGHT Analysis: Predicted Geopolitical Conflict Related to Ongoing Anomalous Activity Application for the Distribution of Memetic Agents (All available systems) Record of Weapon System Transfer for Testing Purposes (Site-04, Site-09, Site-75 to Site-82) Record of Anomaly Transfer for Crosstesting Purposes (Site-02, Site-33, Site-59 to Site-82) Authorization to Brief Heads of State (152-ALL) Transcript: Communication with Known Group of Interest Representative (3036-GOC) Transcript: Communication with Known Group of Interest Representative (3037-HI) Transcript: Communication with Known Group of Interest Representative (3038-SH) Authorization to Brief Heads of State (153-ALL) O5 Memo: Immediate Cessation of Communication With All External Organizations (June 25, 2091) Record of Final Transmission to Satellite Systems (June 26, 2091) SCP-3649 Documentation Update (See edits: global enclosure) SCP-3649 Documentation Update (See edits: altitude decrease) Assorted Personnel and Equipment Transfer Records (7751 entries) O5 Memo: Regarding Emergency Alterations to Foundation Unified Law (July 7, 2091) Updated Guidelines for Conscripting Individuals in an Area of Ongoing Anomalous Activity (July 9, 2091) MTF Beta-99 Expedition Report (Surface, Earth) SCP-3649 Documentation Update (See edits: altitude decrease) MTF Beta-99 Expedition Report (Surface, Earth) SCP-3649 Documentation Update (See edits: altitude decrease) MTF Beta-99 Expedition Report (Surface, Earth) SCP-3649 Documentation Update (See edits: significant altitude decrease) Footnotes 1. via a type-4 Hoffman-Ritz process. 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SCP-3650 | safe | by Captain Kirby The picture side of an instance of SCP-3650 Item #: SCP-3650 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3650 is held inside of a standard containment locker on Site 19. Research personnel are not permitted to look at both sides of any instance of SCP-3650. D-Class personnel may only be shown both sides of an instance of SCP-3650 during scheduled testing. The containment locker may only be opened with written permission from the active senior researcher. SCP-3650 may not leave Site 19. After the results of Test #12, subjects under the effects of SCP-3650 must be physically restrained. Description: SCP-3650 is a collection of 10.16 X 7.62 cm Polaroid photographs (SCP-3650-1) depicting various landscapes. Poems, specifically 5-7-5 haiku, are written in red ink on the back of each instance. Every picture is signed “Rem Z.” who is presumably responsible for the photographs, the poems, or both. All photographs are devoid of persons. The anomalous effects of SCP-3650 trigger when a human is exposed to both sides of an instance. At this point, subjects feel a strong compulsion to go to the exact place where the photograph was taken, using all resources available to them. Subjects will also leave items at the location, such as coats, food, and books. Exposure to one side of an SCP-3650 instance does not trigger the anomaly. Researchers hypothesize that this is due to a memetic agent embedded in SCP-3650 instances. Research into this theory is still ongoing. The Foundation is currently in possession of twelve instances, but it is possible that more instances exist. Recovery Logs: Recovery I Close Log One instance of SCP-3650 was found during an investigation into Gary Dalton, who disappeared while climbing the mountain K2. People close to Dalton confirm that he assembled his team and equipment hastily, which they expect led to an accident during the ascent. Recovery II Close Log Three instances of SCP-3650 were recovered during a raid of a Marshall, Carter and Dark transaction. These instances were marketed as “exotic travel opportunities” to customers with enough resources to make the trip in a timely manner. After interrogating the salesperson in charge of the transaction, the Foundation received leads on two more SCP-3650 instances, which were recovered, as well as the origin of SCP-3650. MTF-Mu-5 (“Travel Agents”) was sent to investigate. Recovery III Close Log Six instances of SCP-3650 were recovered as part of MTF-Mu-5’s investigation into the anomaly’s origins, which led to deceased author Earnest Glint. Earnest Glint committed suicide on 3/23/2015 after killing his newlywed wife and her dog, according to local law enforcement. Her body has not yet been found. The six instances were confiscated from the police’s evidence locker. They were found in an album at the scene of the crime with “Honeymoon Memories” written on the front in red marker. Test Logs: These are brief summaries of SCP-3650 instances. Personnel should ask Dr. Rolick for access to the remainder of the tests. NOTE: Due to the nature of SCP-3650, each test will contain either the picture, or the haiku and a description of the picture. Test Log 02 Close Log Poem: Twisting sands for miles Blasting outer castle walls Until the tide falls Picture: The beach of Cape May, New Jersey. There is moderate cloud cover, so the sun cannot be seen in the picture. The ocean appears to be calm. Research Team Instructions: Assist the subject in reaching his destination by any means necessary. Purpose: Basic testing of the object’s effects. Travel Log: 00:05 — Subject exits Site 19. Subject requests transportation to the nearest airport, as well as a ticket to the first flight to New Jersey. Request was fulfilled. 01:26 — Subject arrives at the airport. He is followed by the research subteam of Dr. Rolick, Junior Researcher Niklo Gerdinel, and Security Personnel Maxwell Grand and Sarah Rucker. 04:50 — Subject and the research subteam arrive in Newark New Jersey. Subject requests motor vehicle transportation to Cape May. Request was fulfilled. 07:22 — Subject and research subteam reach Cape May. Subject enters a local pet store and retrieves a four-month-old golden retriever. Gerdinel stays behind to pay for the dog as the rest of the subteam follows Subject. 07:41 — Subject arrives on the beach, and proceeds to walk along the shore. Research subteam follows. 09:04 — Subject stops and places the dog on the ground. Dr. Rolick confirms that, with high probability, this is the location depicted in the instance of SCP-3650. Subject appears to return to normal. When asked about the dog, Subject responded, “she wanted a dog, so I brought her a dog." After Subject leaves the beach, Gerdinel finds the golden retriever and returns it to the pet store. Test Log 05 Close Log Poem: Upon the earth mound Old men cry out to nature Cold bites at their skin Picture: The view from the summit of Long’s Peak, Colorado, looking toward Estes Park and Estes Lake. There are no clouds, and some snow can be seen atop surrounding mountains. Research Team Instructions: Neither assist nor hinder the subject. Purpose: Testing the strength of the effect of the object. Travel Log: 00:06 — Subject exits Site 19 and requests transportation to the nearest airport. Subject also requests a ticket to Denver, Colorado. Both requests are denied. Subject requests food and water for eleven days. Request is fulfilled. Subject is given a parcel with food and water. Dr. Rolick places a tracking device, a camera and a microphone on the parcel. 00:11 — Subject walks to Highway I-25 and follows it in the direction of Colorado. 76:31 — Subject shouts obscenities at the research team. Subject had not stopped walking before this point except to rest and eat. 220:42 — Subject encounters the research team which had flown out to Colorado to continue in-person observation of Subject. 267:27 — Subject and research team arrives at the base of Long’s Peak. 267:54 — Subject retrieves a clock from an unoccupied National Park Service building. 268:32 — Subject begins to ascend Long’s Peak. Dr. Rolick, Junior Researcher Gerdinel, and Security Personnel Maxwell Grand and Sarah Rucker follow. 275:13 — Gerdinel reports a feeling of light headedness and nausea, presumably caused by the ascent. Grand escorts Gerdinel to the base of Long’s Peak. Rolick and Rucker continue to follow Subject. 280:37 — Subject arrives at the top of Long’s Peak. She places the clock on the ground and shouts “There. Have it. I don’t have much left myself.” Subject appears to return to normal, and then collapse from exhaustion. 281:02 — Subject regains enough strength to be escorted to the base of the mountain. When asked about the clock and her remarks at the top of the mountain, Subject refused to respond. Test Log 09 Close Log Poem: [DATA EXPUNGED] Picture: Research Team Instructions: Lock the subject in a humanoid containment cell. The cell is to be furnished with a bed, a toilet, and nothing else. Do not release the subject. Purpose: Determining the effects of SCP-3650 on subjects unable to reach the destination. Travel Log: 00:00 — Subject is locked inside of humanoid containment cell 4512. Subject requests release from containment. Request denied. 00:02 — Subject begs for his release. Request denied. 01:10 — Subject requests food. Request fulfilled. Subject uses plate in an attempt to create a hole in the wall. 01:31 — Plate breaks. Subject continues, now using a shard of the plate. 01:53 — Subject no longer has shards large enough to continue digging. Subject begins pacing, possibly to relieve stress. 05:32 — Subject sits down, but remains visibly distressed. Signs of this stress include nervous tics, biting of nails, and tapping. 61:53 — Subject is seen turning in his sleep, and heard murmuring to himself. Guards on site claim that Subject said "I just want to help," although there is no conclusive evidence of this. 84:17 — Subject begins shaking. Gerdinel requests to conclude the test. Request denied. 103:45 — Subject has stopped requesting food. Subject claims to no longer be hungry, but will eat when prompted. 216:30 — Testing concludes. Subject's mental and physical state deteriorated from stress and anxiety since previous notes, and exhibited no other symptoms of note. Upon release, Subject travels to the location depicted on the instance of SCP-3650 shown to him, and leaves a copy of The Lovely Bones. Subject appears relieved and calmed after completing his journey. Test Log 12 Close Log Poem: In the cold tundra If someone is beside me I'll wake up smiling Picture: The inside of one of the Shoshone Indian Ice Caves in Idaho. The only lighting comes from the flash on the camera. A frozen waterfall runs down the cave wall. Research Team Instructions: Assist the subject in reaching his destination by any means necessary. Purpose: Confirm that all instances work in the same manner. Travel Log: 00:02 — Subject requests a ticket to Boise, Idaho. Request fulfilled. 01:34 — Subject arrives at the airport. He is followed by the research subteam of Dr. Rolick, Junior Researcher Niklo Gerdinel, and Security Personnel Maxwell Grand and Sarah Rucker. 03:32 — Subject and the research subteam arrive in Boise, Idaho. Subject requests motor transportation to the Shoshone Indian Ice Caves. Request fulfilled. 05:51 — Subject and the research subteam arrive at the Shoshone Indian Ice Caves. Subject retrieves a commemorative knife from the souvenir store. Gerdinel stays behind to pay for the knife as Rolick, Grand and Rucker follow Subject into one of the caves. 06:29 — Subject stops moving for several minutes. Subject then attempts to slit his throat with the knife, though Rucker and Grand intervene. Subject is physically restrained, and his knife is confiscated. 11:13 — Subject is returned to the facility. Dr Rolick concludes that Subject is no longer affected by SCP-3650. When questioned about his attempted suicide Subject replied "she appreciated the effort, even if she still feels lonely," and refused to elaborate further. |
SCP-3651 | keter | by J Dune SCP-3651 - Chalk Children chalk chalk rudys got the chlak Image Credits ▸ More by this Author ◂ {$comments2} F.A.Q. {$doesthisfixthebug} Item#: 3651 Level4 Containment Class: keter Secondary Class: none Disruption Class: keneq Risk Class: danger link to memo SCP-3651-A at the beginning of its manifestation in Kobe, Japan Assigned Site Site Director Research Head Assigned Task Force Site-72 H. Norogumi B. Yates Ω-19 Taken from an SCP-3651-B television broadcast Special Containment Procedures: Reports of SCP-3651 events are to be suppressed. A disinformation campaign has been disseminated among local populations affected by SCP-3651, and the anomaly is regarded as an urban legend. leave your children During a confirmed SCP-3651 event, MTF-Omega-19 ("Kids See Ghosts") is to be deployed to observe the phenomenon and lead civilians to shelter. Instances of SCP-3651-D are to be relinquished and delivered to Site-40. leave them Foundation computer ████████ is to keep Universe Iteration-2234 under its purview. Description: SCP-3651 is a nocturnal phenomenon localized to Japan, centering around three primary anomalies. wonderful things outside SCP-3651 events consistently occur around 19:00 local time and begin with the manifestation of SCP-3651-A. SCP-3651-A is an anomalous weather formation that appears as fog, covering the area, reducing both visibility and the ability of electronic devices to function properly. your children SCP-3651-B is an anomalous broadcast that airs shortly after the manifestation of SCP-3651-A. The broadcast airs on all televisions and radios in the area at 20:34 and lasts a total of 24 seconds before being repeated until the cessation of the SCP-3651 event. In the broadcast, an unidentified voice urges residents to let their children leave their homes. A translated transcript can be found below: deliver by any means A high-frequency pitch plays. Please leave the house. Beautiful things are happening outside. It is safe to let your children outside. On televisions, a chalk illustration of a small, white humanoid appears onscreen. They wear white. Let your children play outside the house. Leave the house. Their cries are masks. They are not in pain. Please, let your children outside the house so they can remember. Stay near open windows and doors. Open all windows and doors, and do not be afraid. Notice them, and let your children leave the house. We did it for our children. SCP-3651-C are incorporeal entities that appear in the area shortly after the broadcast of SCP-3651-B, and resemble crude chalk outlines of children that constantly oscillate their shape. SCP-3651-C entities have demonstrated the ability to vocalize and imitate human speech patterns, albeit rudimentary. SCP-3651-C appear to primarily target children. Up to 200 entities have been observed during an SCP-3651 event. The entities aimlessly wander the surrounding area before disappearing at 05:00. haven't touched in so long The first SCP-3651 event occurred on 2018/11/02 in the city of Kobe, Japan. Since then, SCP-3651 has occurred infrequently throughout the country, with no discernible patterns. SCP-3651 is correlated to over 850 cases of missing children. Addendum.3651.1: Exploration Log Date: 2018/11/02 Locale: Kobe, Japan Note: 4 members of Mobile Task Force Omega-19 were deployed into the city following the manifestation of SCP-3651-A and broadcast of SCP-3651-B to fully assess the phenomenon. The following is a summarized excerpt from video and audio recordings captured by the team. Complete logs are available upon request. [BEGIN LOG] The team is situated in the back of an MM-09 Foundation vehicle. Brief audio and visual checks are performed by each member. The camera shakes as O-19 Zulu brings the vehicle to a stop, towards the end of the Akashi-Kaikyo bridge. Extraneous chatter as O-19 Zulu and his team exit the jeep and draw their firearms. O-19 Zulu clarifies that command is unaware of SCP-3651's capabilities, and their current objective is to keep civilians in their homes. After a gesture of agreement, Omega-19 moves into formation and proceeds. A deep cloud of fog shrouds the city ahead of them. The bridge is empty, and the city is silent, both of which O-19 Hotel quips about. As the mist thickens, O-19 Zulu orders the team to equip their nocturnal optics gear. Entering city limits, the camera displays darkened buildings and empty streets, while the sound of the team's footsteps echo rhythmically. O-19 Sierra remarks that there's been a blackout. Attempts by O-19 November to engage in idle conversation with her teammates are ignored. One of her statements is cut off by the sound of a faint vocalization in the distance. The team's movements slow considerably as they pass through an empty shopping district. Passing through blackened storefronts and unguarded vehicles, O-19 November startles herself, claiming she saw something in the corner of her eye. Visible interference begins appearing on Omega-19's optics gear. O-19 Zulu concludes that the fog is impairing the team's equipment, and decides to proceed without it. O-19 November's objections are silenced by O-19 Hotel, who draws the team's attention to a sound coming from around the street corner. As the team approaches, the sound becomes discernible as sobbing. Omega-19 positions their firearms as they inch through the cloud. As the crying grows louder, a humanoid outline is seen in the distance. When O-19 Zulu calls the figure to attention, the crying stops and Kobe is quiet. Omega-19 cautiously proceeds, and discovers the figure to be a middle-aged woman, kneeling on the ground. Her hands are drawn to her face, which is marked by the visible outline of tears. O-19 Zulu addresses her, and the woman shakily brings herself to her feet. She tells the team that she's lost her daughter and has been looking for her for hours. She repeats that 'they're going to get her' and that she 'doesn't understand'. The team lowers their guard, and O-19 Sierra attempts to calm her down. O-19 Zulu urges the woman to find shelter and assures her that her daughter will be found. The woman speaks frantically about spirits, and how she fears her daughter will be 'consumed'. O-19 Sierra volunteers to escort the woman back to her home. The rest of the Omega-19 continues. After 15 minutes of exploration, the remainder of the team enters an industrial center. Small businesses, commercial restaurants, and large buildings surround them, all barely discernible in the fog. O-19 Hotel shines his searchlight against a convenient store. The blinds of the second story window can briefly be seen moving. A loud, shrieking noise emanates nearby, which O-19 Zulu deduces as originating from a nearby parking garage. O-19 Zulu steps over the guard rail and gestures the team forward. O-19 November expresses trepidation but is pushed forward by O-19 Hotel. The downward slope leading into the garage is obscured by the mist, which has seeped through the entirety of the building. O-19 Zulu trips, but catches himself. He tells the team to tread carefully. As Omega-19 descends, the sound of running is heard. Seconds later, a softer shrieking noise rings through the tunnel. O-19 November compares it to a laugh. Entering the garage's base level, the shapes of dozens of parked cars can be discerned, and a scintillating glow is seen against the far wall. The camera focuses on the glow as Omega-19 slowly creeps towards its locus. The light moves and reveals itself to be an instance of SCP-3651-C. Its glowing white outline creeps through the garage as if searching. The instance has not noticed the team. From behind, another burst of running is heard. The outline remains still, attempting to find the source of the movement. The outline then shrieks and moves under a parked car. Its glow becomes muted. As O-19 Zulu moves closer to the car, he is surprised by the sound of running. Quickly, O-19 Zulu turns and shines his searchlight, revealing a startled child, who stumbles to the ground. The child begins shouting and crying, gesturing that the team turn around. A glow radiates from beneath the car nearest to the child. O-19 Hotel yells to the child, but the SCP-3651-C instance emerges. The child crawls into a corner, looking at the glowing humanoid with frightened curiosity. Its illuminated body flickers and quivers. The entity alters its position and slowly moves forward, reaching towards the child with a stick-like appendage. Its howls are choked and stiff. The child stares, transfixed on the entity. Another jerked movement brings the SCP-3651-C instance level with the child's face. O-19 Zulu and O-19 November hold back O-19 Hotel from attempting to interfere. The instance and the child remain still. O-19 Hotel pushes O-19 Zulu's arm off of his shoulder, and rushes forward. The child reaches, touching the instance's appendage. Upon contact, the child begins convulsing. Saliva foams from the child's mouth as she repeatedly slams her head against the wall, her gurgled screams drowned out by guttural moans. O-19 Hotel fires at the entity, but the instance does not react. The child continues to seize, thrashing her body. Seconds later, the child disappears. O-19 November and O-19 Zulu catch up to O-19 Hotel, who is breathing heavily. O-19 Zulu berates his subordinate for rushing off, but is distracted by the entity, who rapidly vibrates and oscillates in place. Seconds later, the entity stops. The team positions their firearms towards the instance, despite being ineffectual. The SCP-3651-C instance turns around and begins shrieking. On its head sits the child's face, its eyes rolled back, and its mouth agape. A high-pitched vocalization, presumably imitating human speech, comes from the instance. No words can be discerned. The instance turns away, shakily sprinting to the garage's exit. Omega-19 takes a moment to recollect themselves. [END LOG] Addendum.3651.2: SCP-3651-D On 2019/04/12, high ranking officials within the Japanese government requested Foundation investigation of a population of undocumented street children. This population, henceforth referred to as SCP-3651-D, had been discovered in the early months of the year, and appeared in cities and towns previously affected by an SCP-3651 event. The SCP-3651-D population in these areas ranges from 30-80 instances respectively. The exact ages of SCP-3651-D are indeterminable, but all instances are preadolescent or younger and display a basic understanding of the Japanese language. so many lost who will not find bodies SCP-3651-D collectively exhibit similar behavioral traits and qualities, including constant feelings of detachment or discomfort within their bodies, insensitivity to pain, memory deficits, and facial features that resemble those of children who disappeared as a result of SCP-3651-C. Investigation into local records and databases detailing missing children reveal no persons similar to SCP-3651-D, sans the superficial resemblance to victims of SCP-3651-C. leave your children Further research indicated that SCP-3651-D would appear in a locale one week after an SCP-3651 event through anomalous and poorly understood means. Below is a transcript of an interview with SCP-3651-D-12. leave their bodies what would you do if you could save them Forward: SCP-3651-D-12 is an SCP-3651-D instance found in Kobe, Japan, alongside 34 other instances. The population had been driven to the outskirts of Kobe and constructed rudimentary shelter underneath a bridge leading into the city. SCP-3651-D-12 bears resemblance to confirmed SCP-3651-C victim and missing child Ota Yoshida. The instance was brought to Site-40 for interrogation. Notably, the instance had broken their foot while walking, snapping it at the ankle. SCP-3651-D-12 displayed no reaction to this and continued to walk on the broken foot. [BEGIN LOG] *Translated from Japanese. Dr. Yates enters the room. SCP-3651-D-12 shifts in their seat, startled by his entrance. Dr. Yates: Hello. Silence. Dr. Yates: Do you have a name I can call you? SCP-3651-D-12: I can't say it. Dr. Yates sits down and produces a picture of Ota Yoshida. SCP-3651-D-12 does not display an apparent reaction. Dr. Yates: Do you know who this is? SCP-3651-D-12 shakes their head. Dr. Yates: Do you recognize the name 'Ota Yoshida'? SCP-3651-D-12: I don't know who I am. We don't know who we are. Dr. Yates: We, being — SCP-3651-D-12: The children like me. We know who we were, but we don't know who we are. Dr. Yates: And who were you? Silence. SCP-3651-D-12: There was something bad that happened at home. This is not home. We had to go to the machine. It took away our bodies and we fell asleep. It hurt when it crushed our bodies and took them. Dr. Yates: When was… when was this? SCP-3651-D-12: I don't know. Not here. Not here. It hurts to be here. I woke up, and I was disappearing. I had to find a body. I knew I did. Dr. Yates: How did you find a body? What do you mean by that? SCP-3651-D-12: I took it. Not everyone found a body. I don't know what happened to them. I took a body. Took a body. It took our bodies, so I took a body. Dr. Yates: Took. (Pauses) How do you feel inside your body? SCP-3651-D-12: It hurt at first, and then it kept hurting. It still hurts, but we're used to it. Dr. Yates: Where does it hurt? SCP-3651-D-12 points to his head and taps. SCP-3651-D-12: Inside. I can't feel anything. Dr. Yates: What about your foot? How does that feel? SCP-3651-D-12: I don't know. I can't feel anything. Since I woke up I can't feel. Dr. Yates jots down notes on his clipboard. SCP-3651-D-12: Are you real? Dr. Yates: (Smiling) I am, and I'm thankful you're communicating with me. SCP-3651-D-12: I can't feel, and I took a body. Dr. Yates: Mm. (Pauses) Do you know your parents? SCP-3651-D-12: They put us in the machine so we could go somewhere better. I don't know their faces, because the machine took our bodies. Silence. Dr. Yates: Thank you. I'll be back in a short while, okay? [END LOG] Researcher's Note: I don't know what to make of this, whatsoever. Several other interviews conducted with SCP-3651-D instances retained similar, inconclusive results. Their story and personality are the same across the board. Despite facial similarities, these are almost certainly not the children who had gone missing. We'll keep at it. - Dr. Yates The exact relationship of SCP-3651-D to SCP-3651 remains uncertain. save them Addendum.3651.3: Update On 2020/04/03, a change in SCP-3651's pattern was recorded during an SCP-3651 event occurring in Engaru, Japan. At 00:43, all phenomena associated with SCP-3651 suddenly ceased. Simultaneously, Foundation Cosmological Observance technology detected the disappearance of Iteration-2234, a universe under the purview of Foundation computer ████████. The correlation between these events remains unknown, and an SCP-3651 event has not occurred since. please Classification of SCP-3651 from Keter to Neutralized remains dependent on the continued inactivity of SCP-3651 events. we tried we tried we tried we tried we tried we tried we tried ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3651" by J Dune, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3651. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: bridge.jpg Name: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Author: halfrain License: CC-BY-SA-2.0 Source Link: flickr Filename: broadcast.jpg Name: broadcast Author: Wizzblizz License: CC-BY-SA-3.0 Source Link: Own Work |
SCP-3652 | safe | Item #: SCP-3652 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3652 is to be stored in a standard item storage locker at Site-179. Due to potential for harm, testing must be approved by at least one person on-site with Level 3 clearance, and testing must occur in a blast-proof room. Testing deemed especially dangerous or unethical by Level 3 personnel, including placing living creatures inside SCP-3652, must be escalated to a member of staff with Level 4 clearance for approval. Any person who is to place an item inside of SCP-3652 must be interviewed in regard to their belief on the meaning of the phrase "turn inside out" and screened for any level of education or knowledge that may affect this belief, to avoid a scenario similar to Test 5 (see Testing Logs). Description: SCP-3652 is a corrugated cardboard Plain Brown Box (as named by Home Depot), measuring 76.2cm x 76.2cm x 76.2cm, with walls approximately 3mm thick. When an item is placed into SCP-3652 and it is shut, the item is turned inside out over a period of exactly five (5) minutes. Due to the fact that there is currently no known method of viewing the inside of the object while this occurs, SCP-3652's exact workings remain a mystery. During this period of time, SCP-3652 exhibits the Vickers hardness of non-anomalous corrugated cardboard and will not dull knives which are used on it. Despite this, no opening in the object can be made via any currently known means, conventional (lifting the flaps) or unconventional (tearing or piercing), though it can be folded or dented in ways that do not produce an opening. Knives and other such implements used on SCP-3652 consistently appear to temporarily lose all sharpness, merely indenting the object before stopping completely. SCP-3652 will also contain concussive forces during this period of time (see Test 5), as well as repelling all forms of radiation (e.g. X-ray) intended to allow one to view inside it. Upon the five (5) minutes having elapsed, SCP-3652 is then able to be opened. Testing has revealed that the effect of SCP-3652 appears to be dependent on the person who placed the item inside it (hereafter referred to as "subject"), specifically their perception of the meaning of the phrase "turn inside out", though this appears to have constraints (see Test 8). When SCP-3652 is not closed, it can be damaged as if it were non-anomalous cardboard, though any such damage regenerates over a period of five (5) minutes when the box is again closed. Its function will not begin until all damage has been repaired. Given that SCP-3652 appears to be influenced by human belief, it is possible that the level of structural integrity the object must have before being "closed" is dependent on the person who closes it. As SCP-3652 requires being in a closed state to begin repairing damage, tests which may lead to severe damage (e.g. disintegration) to the object, such that it cannot be reassembled sufficiently to close (or rather, for the average human to consider it closed), must be approved by Level 4 personnel to avoid its permanent destruction. SCP-3652 was purchased by Aiden ███████ in 2015 as part of a 5 Moving Box Bundle, for the purpose of relocating a cathode ray tube television from his parents' home to his newly purchased apartment. Television arrived at apartment in a state of extreme destruction, with the majority of the wires outside the main body of the television. ███████ attempted to bring a lawsuit against the moving company which transported SCP-3652, at which point Foundation personnel became aware of the object. The other 4 Plain Brown Boxes which SCP-3652 were purchased with display no anomalous properties, and were successfully used by ███████ to transport various other possessions, before being disposed of. It is unknown why SCP-3652 displays its anomalous properties, as according to thorough Foundation investigation the object was manufactured identically to other Plain Brown Boxes with raw materials (paper, glue) also found in other (non-anomalous) products. Addendum: + Testing Logs - Testing Logs Test 1 Item: Polyester shirt Subject: D-0892, 25 years of age Procedure: Subject placed item inside box and then closed it. Results: Sound of cloth rubbing against cardboard was observed for a duration described as "around five minutes", later determined to be exactly five (5) minutes through the use of a stopwatch. Box was opened to reveal polyester shirt turned inside out, similar to how a human would manipulate a shirt if instructed to "turn the shirt inside out", with the skin-facing side of the shirt facing outwards and vice versa. Analysis: Object appears to not destroy items as previously inferred from ███████'s description during his lawsuit, but turn them inside out. Test 2 Item: Steak purchased from restaurant, with section of bovine rib inside of it. Subject: D-0892, 25 years of age Procedure: Subject placed item inside box and then closed it. Results: Sound of squelching meat and grinding bone observed for five (5) minutes, during which subject was removed from the testing room at his request, referring to the sound as "really unpleasant". Box was opened to reveal the steak, now with its meat encased by a smooth bony shell approximately 5mm thick. Shell was later determined to be of equal mass to the original bovine rib bone fragment. Analysis: Object does not violate conservation of mass, though it is unknown where it gets the energy to perform its function. Further testing is required to ascertain if the subject’s perception of the sound of SCP-3652's function was anomalous. Test 3 Item: Steak purchased from restaurant, with section of bovine rib inside of it. Subject: D-0192, 40 years of age Procedure: D-0192 placed item inside box and then closed it. Results: Similar to Test 2. Shell was once again determined to be of equal mass to the original bovine rib bone fragment. D-0192 made no comment on the sound of SCP-3652's function and remained in the testing room for the full duration of five (5) minutes. Analysis: Object appears to have no anomalous properties regarding its sound, or said properties are not effective on all members of the population. “Squeamish” added to D-0892’s file, to be further investigated as their reaction is odd considering the acts committed which led to them being acquired by the Foundation as D-class personnel. Denied. Investigating why a non-anomalous homicidal maniac doesn't like squelchy sounds is a waste of time, research personnel are advised that the D in "D-class" can be considered to stand for disposable - Senior Research Officer ████████ Test 4 Item: Steak purchased from restaurant, with section of bovine rib inside of it. Subject: Dr. ████, M.D., 35 years of age Procedure: Dr. ████ placed item inside box and then closed it. Results: Sound of splashing liquid observed for five (5) minutes. Box was opened to reveal a pool of liquid, later revealed to be cytoplasm. Viewing a 5 mL sample of liquid through an optical microscope determined that there were cell membranes floating inside it, making it likely that the cells themselves turned inside out. Bottom of box was noticeably damp. Analysis: Object appears to perform its function in accordance with the meaning of "turn inside out" according to the person who places the item inside of it. Further testing is required. Test 5 Item: Steak purchased from restaurant, with section of bovine rib inside of it. Subject: Mr. ████ █████, possessing a Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear and Particle Physics, 43 years of age Procedure: Mr. █████ placed item inside box, still notably damp, and then closed it. Results: No sound perceived for the duration of SCP-3652's function, though its sides appeared to bulge outwards. When five (5) minutes had elapsed, SCP-3652 exploded, later determined to be due to the atoms inside the steak turning inside out and the resulting arrangement of subatomic particles causing great repulsive forces. Mr. █████ was well within the blast radius of approximately twenty-five (25) metres and immediately expired. Testing room was severely damaged, causing great injury to four (4) research personnel who were supervising the experiment from outside. Injured personnel were treated, and Mr. █████'s cremated remains sent to his family after being examined to ensure they had no anomalous properties. Analysis: Hypothesis from Test 4 supported. Recommendation has been placed to transfer SCP-3652 to a blast-proof room during testing as a precaution for future experiments. Test 6 Item: Polyester shirt Subject: D-0192, 40 years of age Procedure: Research personnel assembled the fragments of SCP-3652 over a period of one hour in a blast-proof room, using Elmer's brand wood glue to assist in maintaining its structural stability. Item was placed inside SCP-3652 by D-0192 and the object manipulated into a position which could be reasonably described as "closed" Results: SCP-3652 repaired itself over a period of five (5) minutes, sloughing off wood glue as it did so. No sound was observed throughout this time. SCP-3652 then appeared to begin its function, apparent by the sound of rubbing cloth. SCP-3652 was opened, with results similar to Test 1. Bottom of object was no longer damp as observed after Test 4. D-0192 expressed a desire to insert a member of research personnel into SCP-3652 and as such was reassigned, though his suggestion of placing a living item inside SCP-3652 was noted. Analysis: Object repairs itself before beginning its function. Level of damage needed to begin repair is unknown, as dampness observed in Test 4 was not changed during Test 5 beyond normal drying, but was completely removed in Test 6. Test 7 Item: Adult member of species Felis catus, a common housecat Subject: D-4029, 34 years of age Procedure: Item was placed inside object then closed. Results: Sounds of scratching cardboard and feline distress were observed for approximately 2 minutes. In response to this, D-4209 attempted to open the object via various means such as lifting the flaps and tearing it, but was unable to. After 5 minutes had elapsed from the closure of the object, box was opened by research personnel (as D-4209 refused) to reveal the item's skin, surrounded by its organs (still connected) and a pool of extracellular fluid. D-4209 was reprimanded for attempting to interrupt testing procedure. Analysis: Object works on living creatures and appears to be unable to be opened or damaged by any means while carrying out its functions. Review of procedure of selection of D-class personnel is requested, as interfering with testing procedure due to reasons including personal morals is severely discouraged. Test 8 Item: Polyester shirt Subject: D-3251, 19 years of age Procedure: D-3251's knowledge of the phrase "turn inside out" was cleared using an amnestic agent. They were then re-educated that the phrase was synonymous with "turn into a red rubber ball". Results: Similar to Test 1. No red rubber ball observed in SCP-3652. Analysis: Subject's belief on the meaning of the phrase "turn inside out" appears to have limited influence on the function of SCP-3652 in certain cases. Further investigation required to ascertain how SCP-3652 gains knowledge of subject's personal belief on the meaning of the phrase "turn inside out", as well as where the line is drawn on said meanings deviating too far from the norm and SCP-3652's "default" behaviour when it encounters this. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3652" by JoseDzirehChong, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3652. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3653 | keter | SCP-3653, 2017 Edition. (Non-anomalous, as it is currently not January 1st, 2017) Item #: SCP-3653 Special Containment Procedures: Due to the nature of SCP-3653, containment is an annual event, occurring on the first of each year. When new instances of SCP-3653 are discovered, the instances are to be confiscated and incinerated.1 Any persons of clearance level 3 and below known to have seen SCP-3653 directly during January 1st are to be informed that a year only has 365 days. No further action is necessary. It should be noted that this must be a person-to-person explanation. Reading a written passage (including this article) declaring the amount of days in a year to be 365 is not sufficient to override the belief. Listening to a recording is not sufficient either. Under no circumstance are any personnel to inform any higher-ranking staff (such as Level 4s who have opted out, or any O5) that a year has 365 days. Doing so shall be punished by immediate termination of employment or life. As the SCP only affects Foundation personnel, and as its effect is very easily dispelled, it is considered contained. One instance of SCP-3653 is to be kept in a safe at Site-19 for testing purposes, and replaced each year. Description: SCP-3653 is a single-sheet calendar with 162 extra days, for a total of 527 or 528 days (dependent upon whether it is a leap year). The calendar has a Foundation logo on its upper left side, and the current year on its upper right side. The calendar is identical to the official Foundation Office Calendar, apart from the extra days. The calendar is printed in landscape orientation on thick-stock 8.5" by 11" paper. Each year, on January 1st at midnight, it will manifest in █████ homes or dormitories of Foundation members globally, according to the timezone each home is located within. Due to experimentation involving C-Class personnel (and associated records) it has been determined that instances likely originate from one of the extra days close to the end of the previous year, and are distributed by the Foundation itself. When SCP-3653 manifests, those it comes into contact with during January 1st will in fact experience a 527/528 day year. Additionally, subjects will not fall out of sync with those who have not seen the calendar. Explaining to the subject that a year has only 365 days will cause the subject to snap back to normalcy and retain no direct memory of the fifth and sixth weeks of each month. The calendar is otherwise non-anomalous, and will cause no effect if viewed after January 1st of the year. [Experiment Log] [Experiment Log] Experiment Log: Experiment 1: Determine primary effect of SCP. Procedure: Class C-592 is intentionally allowed to keep her instance of SCP-3653 and is also allowed to return to her normal routine for one year. Result: At the end of the year, C-592 expressed confusion when provided with a 365-day calendar. She requested that her journal be retrieved and pointed out that the researchers involved with this experiment had in fact spoken with her on several of the non-existent days. The researchers had no memory of doing so. Subject was formally informed that a year only has 365 days, and allowed to return to her normal routine. Instance of SCP-3653 incinerated. Experiment 2: Determine whether the extra days are imagined or experienced. Procedure: Class C-625 is intentionally allowed to keep his instance of SCP-3653, and is instructed to have written conversations with researcher Dr. Green in his journal on the "non-existent" days. (To avoid prematurely confusing C-625, he was simply instructed to gather notes in the fifth and sixth weeks of each month). Result: At the end of the year, C-625 handed in his journal, despite confusion stemming from his insistence that there were still two weeks left before the end of the year. The subject was informed that a year only has 365 days. The subject then returned to his normal routine. Instance of SCP-3653 incinerated. [Experiment 2 - Journal excerpt] [Experiment 2 - Journal] The following is transcribed from the journal. Dr. Green: Please state today's date. C-625: Today is January 36th, 20██. Why are we doing this? Dr. Green: This is an exercise to determine whether information from the fifth and sixth weeks of each month can be preserved into the first day of the month afterward. C-625: O.K. What SCP are we testing? Is this journal the SCP? Dr. Green: If I explained to you what the SCP was, it would lose its effect. Dr. Green: At this point, C-625 cursed and demanded I tell him "what the big deal is". Please ensure that you've written down your response, instead of merely saying it. C-625: Can we be done for today? Dr. Green: Please write down your birthday, and then we can conclude the session. C-625: 3-42-1984 C-625's birthday is on file as 3-23-1984. Handwriting analysis confirms that Dr. Green did write in the journal on several occasions, despite maintaining no memory of doing so.2 [INPUT LOGIN CREDENTIALS: LEVEL 4/3652 CLEARANCE REQUIRED] [CREDENTIALS ACCEPTED] Above cover entry is not to be altered without O5 approval. Item #: SCP-3653 Special Containment Procedures: Due to its nature, SCP-3653 cannot be conventionally contained. Four times per year, 1200 D-class personnel scheduled for termination are to be selected, launched into space aboard a standard Foundation cruiser, and accelerated to at least 0.9999c3. Due to time dilation, this act substantially increases the amount of time experienced by these D-class. It has been theorized that, within SCP-3653's perception, there appear to be far more humans aboard the cruiser than there actually are. This is a diversion intended to direct the focus of the entity away from Earth. The direction of travel is unimportant, and so close orbit around Sagittarius A*4 has been the destination of each cruiser. Description: SCP-3653 is a hostile extra-dimensional entity which partially consumes the ability of sapient beings to experience time. The portion of experienced time consumed by the entity has been steadily increasing for as long as records exist. Since the current containment measures have been put into place, the measured rate of consumption has decreased measurably, though only slightly. Methods for reversing the damage done by SCP-3653 are unknown, though research is ongoing. Methods to destroy SCP-3653 are unknown, though research is ongoing. This constant rate of consumption allows for astronomical measurements and seasonal changes to remain in sync with the 365 day calendar, for those who are not inoculated. The removal of roughly two weeks from the end of each month is an artifact of the way time is measured, and does not reflect actual "missing weeks." The calendar described in the cover entry, hereby SCP-3653-1, creates a mnestic effect for the person observing it, if observation happens on January 1st. This effect prevents SCP-3653 from consuming any of the person's experienced time, and allows the viewer to experience and remember the full 527-day year. 38,275 copies of SCP-3653-1 are printed and distributed each year on December 44 by The Foundation, in order to ensure that some amount of people each year remain inoculated from and aware of the threat posed by SCP-3653. Informing the affected person that there are only 365 days in a year will cancel out the effect of SCP-3653-1 and render the person susceptible to SCP-3653. Any person who is not under the protection of SCP-3653-1 will still experience the "extra time". However, as the experimentation in the cover entry suggests, they will retain no memory of doing so. It is for this reason that mentioning the amount of days in each year to an O5 is strictly forbidden, as O5s follow the 527-day calendar by default. It is regretful that the cover entry prescribes the incineration of most of the copies, and that many of the L4 researchers voluntarily dispose of their copies. However, nothing can be done about this. Allowing the true nature of SCP-3653 to become common knowledge may lead to panic among the staff. Allowing more people to be protected by SCP-3653-1 increases the risk of them giving dangerous and inimical SCPs more time by extension. Additionally, if we allowed knowledge of this issue to become widespread, there is a chance that more people would request protection from the entity. If we shield too many people from it, even slightly more than are shielded today, SCP-3653 may notice our feeble barrier and directly attack it. We do not believe it would stand up to such an assault. It is the opinion of the majority of the O5 council that the incineration passage lends credibility to the non-restricted containment procedures. We consider this an acceptable loss. - O5-6 Footnotes 1. Researchers holding level 4 clearance or higher may keep their instances at their discretion. 2. However, Dr. Green did mention that he thought he'd had a dream where several of the conversations written in the journal took place. 3. "c" refers to the speed of light. 4. the black hole occupying the center of the Milky Way Galaxy. |
SCP-3654 | safe | SCP-3654 being lead to Naval Site-821. Item #: SCP-3654 Special Containment Procedures: Naval Site-821 has been built on Otōto-jima and has been staffed with personnel experienced with repair and restoration of World War 2 Era watercraft. Staff should patrol the waters around the Chichi-Jima group of islands to search for SCP-3654. If SCP-3654 has not been found by the projected date, search teams are to be sent to the other island groups in the Bonin islands. Once SCP-3654 has been found, it is to be towed or escorted to Naval Site-821, where it will be repaired and refueled. Items found within its cabin should be documented but left undisturbed. Before SCP-3654's projected disappearance, munitions and rations are to be placed on the boat. Personnel who wish to add extra-dimensional sensors to the vessel should speak with the current project supervisor. Description: SCP-3654 is a possibly alternate version of the PT-658, a World War 2 era motor torpedo boat. The vessel displays wear consistent with several decades of continuous use. The interior of SCP-3654 has living quarters for eight men, with the remaining bunks turned into additional storage areas. Personal effects within the vessel indicate it is crewed by American soldiers, however the language present on the written documents and signage is in an as of yet undecipherable language. Maps found in the captain's quarters indicate SCP-3654 is or was part of an invasion force planned for mainland Japan. The primary anomalous trait of the vessel is a cycle of existence and non-existence, each lasting for approximately 29 days. When SCP-3654 disappears, no living organic matter will transport with it. On multiple occasions, it has shown to be capable of autonomous movement without the use of its engines. SCP-3654 was first discovered in 1978 by a civilian science vessel that was exploring the Bonin Islands. At the time, it was heavily damaged, with two of the three engines out of commission. The vessel was covered in makeshift camouflage that was composed of packed mud and decaying plant matter. An initial analysis of SCP-3654 revealed a significant amount of crushed or broken timepieces and clocks sitting on a pile of partially burnt calendar pages. Chalk markings, possibly counting number of kills, have been noted next to the defensive turrets. Addendum: Notable changes to SCP-3654 or the items within it have been recorded and listed below. Date: ██-██-1980 Notes: Bunk #7 was found emptied of personal effects save for a picture of a soldier, several bottles of alcohol, and a small pile of dried tropical flora. Date: ██-██-1980 Notes: The chalk markings next to the defensive turrets increased dramatically, rising from an average of 6 marks to 27 marks. Date: ██-██-1982 Notes: A note was found wedged near the vessel's wheel. It contained symbols and pictures that appeared to request munitions and food. The containment procedures were appended to include these materials following a testing period. Date: ██-██-1982 Notes: Following the implementation of including rations when SCP-3654 disappears, another note was found near the vessel's wheel. The pictures depicted crude drawings of Japanese boats on fire, and the image of a clock. Date: ██-██-1983 Notes: A sundial, composed of a palm trunk with chalk markings, was found on the deck of SCP-3654 Date: ██-██-1983 Notes: The sundial was found missing, but the markings remained. Investigation of the ship revealed the palm trunk broken into pieces and hidden under Bunk #8. Date: ██-██-1985 Notes: Multiple crewmen on the ship appeared to have moved their sleeping quarters nearer to the engine. A chalk line was drawn halfway between the bunks and the new sleeping area. Date: ██-██-1991 Notes: The captain's quarters were found ransacked. A destroyed pocket watch was found in the center of the cabin. Date: ██-██-1991 Notes: A barrier constructed of palm trunks with metal bars was blocking access to one of the cargo areas. Multiple bullet holes were found in the barrier. Behind several of the cargo containers, a paper calendar was discovered, with a large number of dates randomly crossed off. Date: ██-██-1998 Notes: Multiple shrines and pyres were discovered in burnt or semi-burnt states throughout SCP-3654. Date: ██-██-2009 Notes: The interior of the ship became covered in a massive amount of hand drawn clock faces, calendar pages, and symbols from their written language. Date: ██-██-2014 Notes: SCP-3654 was found in a small cove and appeared to have been intentionally scuttled. A large dark-brown stain, later discovered to be blood, was found in the center of the deck. |
SCP-3655 | safe | Item#: 3655 Level2 Containment Class: safe Secondary Class: none Disruption Class: dark Risk Class: notice link to memo An external view of SCP-3655’s main structure, obtained by MTF Epsilon-9. Special Containment Procedures: Owing to the location and nature of SCP-3655, constant physical containment has been deemed impractical. Containment procedures should therefore centre on the suppression of public knowledge pertaining to the existence, location and nature of SCP-3655 and the doctoring of satellite and telescopic images of the structure. The interior of the anomaly should be patrolled on a bi-monthly basis by MTF Epsilon-9, accessed from the nearby Lunar-Area 32 using Foundation lunar-surface vehicular technology. Any changes to the interior of the structure should be noted and investigated immediately. Description: SCP-3655 is an exact replica of Las Vegas’ “The Mint” Hotel and Casino located on the lunar surface, approximately seven kilometres from Oceanus Procellarum1: (“Ocean of Storms”). Based on physical evidence collected from within the structure, it is probable the duplication of SCP-3655 occurred at some point within the month of December, 1966, although no notable suspicious or anomalous activity was reported by the hotel’s inhabitants during this period. The means behind SCP-3655’s appearance on the lunar surface are currently unknown. Internally, the structure maintains an atmosphere identical to that of Earth, a constant temperature of 21 degrees Celsius and generates or receives water and electricity from an unknown source. However, the interior remains the only area fit for human habitation, as normal lunar conditions resume beyond the outer limits of the structure. Of note is the significant amount of damage sustained by the interior of the structure, most prominently within the foyer area of the hotel and the central gambling hall of the casino. Furniture and equipment lie vandalised throughout, the foyer has sustained a large amount of fire damage and human remains recovered from beneath floorboards suggest the widespread occurrence of violence following SCP-3655’s appearance. Discovery: A potential lunar anomaly was first brought to the Foundation’s attention during the immediate aftermath of NASA’s Apollo-12 mission, when Foundation assets embedded within the agency discovered reports of “lunar lights” from Apollo 12’s crew. Further research conducted by the Foundation was later able to verify these claims, with the source being identified as a large, unknown object in close proximity to the Apollo-12 mission site. Despite this knowledge, owing to the limitations of the Foundation’s astronomic capabilities at the time, the duplicated structure was not fully explored and did not receive SCP-classification until██/██/76, an estimated ten years following its appearance. Upon Foundation discovery, the remains of some 189 inhabitants of the hotel were found throughout the complex in various states of decay, suggesting the anomalous event that led to the duplication of “The Mint” similarly affected any guests present within the structure at the exact moment of duplication. However, this number falls far short of the average number of inhabitants within the hotel and casino at any given time in 1966, suggesting that a significant number of these visitors were either spared the effects of the duplication or have not yet been discovered in or around SCP-3655. + Addendum 3655-1A - Close Addendum 3655-1A Addendum 3655-1A: The following are excerpts from a journal recovered from the office of Harrison Garcia within SCP-3655: casino floor manager for “The Mint” between 1965 and 1976, likely detailing the events within SCP-3655 leading up to and directly following the duplication event. The original Harrison Garcia died of natural causes in 2004. 12/06/66: As expected, things have been picking up around here along with the holiday season. Good for the casino and hopefully good for Team Garcia too. More gamblers equal more opportunity! At the rate the numbers are growing, my team and I may be hard pressed to keep things running smoothly, but still, duty calls. We’ll make it work and I’ll make this worthwhile. 12/10/66: I finally have my extra security on the cards, hopefully they’ll work wonders on the festive raucous kicking in! I’m always grateful for extra muscle around this time of year, even if they are a little rough around the edges. Secure doors being left unlocked. Excessive force. Grown men confused about the building layout. Typical stuff. They may not be the smartest bunch, but I’ll whip them into shape. At least I’ll try. 12/15/66: Huge swell of people into the hotel today. I have business to attend to so you’ll have to forgive a short entry for tonight. At least when you finally get around to reading this. Security still wandering around like headless chickens but I have a hunch we’ll all need to step up big tonight. 12/16/66: This isn’t right. None of this is right. Things have taken a turn for the worst around here, and I’m not talking about profit margins. Don’t ask how it happened. Don’t ask who the hell was responsible. I’m shaking just writing this because no one knows where we are, what the hell is going on or how we’re going to get out of this. One minute it’s business as usual, the next all hell starts breaking loose. Whatever it was, I wasn’t there to see it. But there’s nothing out there now, nothing at all recognisable, and the staff I sent out to investigate still haven’t come back. I have hundreds of terrified patrons banging at my door and we’ve yet to establish anything resembling order amongst them. God help us. Give me strength Coraline. 12/17/66: Somehow we’ve managed to get a grip on the situation, however bleak the circumstances. We’ve assembled all the survivors we could find in the casino, since outside the building is no man’s land now. One of our dealers, poor lad, learnt that the hard way when he tried to get out through the foyer. The silver lining is that somehow the lights and water still work, so there’s that, and we’ve had security handing out food from the cafeteria to those that’ll take it. Definitely feels lonelier around here though. We still haven’t taken a count of those left, but it’s starting to look like a sizeable few just didn’t make it. As for the survivors, a fragile peace has taken hold, but I’m worried about how long it’ll last and terrified about the long run. At least I can confide that in here, because out there they sure as hell can’t afford to see me break down. I need to stay strong. For their sakes and mine. 12/18/66: I think my fellow employees are already starting to crack. I had to stop a colleague of five years from heading back to the cage and allowing the exchange of chips for cash, not to mention the restaurant staff from selling food and booze like nothing’s the matter. As if cash has any value at a time like this! I don’t know how much booze got out before I put a stop to it, but I do know that drunkenness is not a wildcard I’d like to be contending with given the already dire circumstances. I’m going to have to run a much tighter ship if we’re to stand any chance of getting through this. 12/19/66: We’ve managed to track down those with alcohol. Too bad they’re mostly members of my own damn security staff. One of them has already managed to drink himself into a coma, and plenty more seem intent on following that example. So not only do we now have fewer hands on deck, but our supplies are dwindling by the day to boot. Coraline, I wonder if I’m already the only sane one left. 12/20/66: The past couple of hours have been a nightmare. The fire started before anyone knew what was happening, and that was when we noticed it. Some damaged electrics had ignited a fireball that damn near consumed the lobby and us with it. It was a miracle we managed to get it under control, let alone stop it, but in the end the sprinklers and our bravest managed to come through. I just hope there aren’t any more surprises headed our way, because our hopes and resources are stretched far enough as it is. But at least now there’s a little more per head and a half-dozen fewer mouths to feed. 12/25/66: Christmas today. Even though I knew I’d be spending it without you, somehow our predicament only makes the feeling worse. I can only hope your fortunes are better. 12/29/66: More trouble in Paradise. To say we should’ve rationed our food supplies better is an understatement, since we let a lot of good stuff go to waste in the chaos following the start of this ordeal. Fear and anger, on the other hand, are here in abundance. We took a count. There are two hundred and seventeen of us stuck here. I doubt we have enough to last us a fortnight. What should I do? What can I do? I wish you were here. 01/01/67: The hungry are turning violent. There’s practically a mob forming in the Poker Hall and they seem intent on claiming the scraps we have left one way or another. That and lashing out at anything or anyone they can get their hands on. The patrons. The security. The dealers. Me. We all want answers. We all want solutions. The difference is that I’m expected to deliver. Not to mention that we’re still no closer to figuring out what on earth started this mess. The phones are useless. We can’t get a radio signal. We’re cut off. Yet still, fixing this mess is my duty. Why else am I here, separate from you? No matter the odds, I have to try. 01/05/67: I’ve tasked the few workers who’ll still obey with keeping those who have kept order safe, but the rest have all turned on us by now. My hands are tied. The Assistant Floor Manager has a dozen or so survivors holed up in the smoking room, convinced that escape is their only option. They’re close to jumping ship. Maybe they already have. Duty continues to call, but I’m finding it difficult to answer. I’m spending more and more time holed up in this office alone. Out there, violence is becoming more and more common, so it seems like a smart enough move for now. But the hunger is only getting worse. 01/06/67: I’m writing this to try and dull the nagging pain in my stomach, and keep some spark of hope going in the darkness outside. More and more are abandoning the casino in favour of whatever lies out there, but I don’t blame them. The people still here are changing, driven mad by panic, hunger and desperation. I haven’t eaten in days, and even though I hate to admit it, even I’m struggling to keep a level head and a clear mind. And so this is starting to look more and more like the end. Coraline, you seem so impossibly far away. 01/10/67: My hunger continues to grow, but some have found a solution to theirs. Dozens missing. Dozens dead. But I suppose I should’ve expected this. They came here to gamble, and gamble they will, whatever the odds. To eat or be eaten, all down to a roll of the dice. I can only refuse, keep my dignity for whatever it’s worth. For now I’m still safe in my office. It’s preferable to the destruction and depravity that lies beyond. I can hear them, even now. The rolling of dice. The spin of the roulette wheel. The inevitable screams and whoops of crazed mania that follow. Then, at last, silence until the next round. What happens when they need new suckers for their little game? 01/12/67: My luck has run out and it appears my time is up. They’re at my door now, and in a few short moments they’ll be upon me, so I’m writing now for anyone who’ll listen. To preserve what happened here. To ask why. Know that I tried. Tried to hold things together. Tried to do my duty. Tried for the people that matter most. It was only the promise of a better future that brought me here, and even if I can never share that with those I love, I can share this message of regret with you. Tell Coraline I’m sorry. Footnotes 1. The landing site of NASA’s Apollo 12 mission |
SCP-3656 | euclid | Current appearance of SCP-3656. Item #: SCP-3656 Special Containment Procedures: The area previously containing SCP-3656 is surrounded by a chain-link fence and monitored by CCTV. Signage is to denote the area as containing hazardous chemical waste to deter civilian intrusion. If it is necessary for staff to enter the area, appropriate protective gear is required and use of personal dosimeters and Geiger counters is advised. Description: SCP-3656 is a 5.5 km2 field, formerly Site-70 and the greater part of the suburb of ████████, in outer Chicago, Illinois. It is contaminated by high levels of radioactive isotopes, mostly strontium-90 and caesium-137. The average radiation across the area is approximately 50 kBq/m2. SCP-3656 demonstrates no current anomalous effects. Archived File - 04/07/16 Central building of Site-70. Item #: SCP-3656 Special Containment Procedures: One Foundation staff member (Representative A-1) has been designated the primary point of contact with SCP-3656. On the 4th day of each month at 9am (UTC-6:00), this staff member is to lead a team into SCP-3656 and document the proceedings. All events within SCP-3656 should be audio recorded and transcribed. Overt video and photographic recording is prohibited as its use causes entities within SCP-3656 to react with suspicion. Clandestine recording requires Level 4 staff approval. All staff entering SCP-3656 should be of Iranian ethnicity, fluent in Farsi and with comprehensive knowledge of Iranian culture and history, particularly of the Safavid dynasty (1501-1736). Representative A-1 should be a Level 3 staff member with experience in public policy, international law and diplomatic negotiation. Staff within SCP-3656 are to identify themselves as representatives of the “Sublime State of Iran in Exile” (Group-A), a group known to SCP-3656 entities prior to Foundation involvement. Appropriate documents and identification have been prepared for this purpose, and no materiel with Foundation information or insignia is to enter SCP-3656. Staff are advised not to consume any items within SCP-3656. Personnel who enter SCP-3656 require an additional briefing and memetic resistance screening conducted by the SCP-2155 research team. All documents making detailed reference to Group-H should be considered a memetic hazard and quarantined until their anomalous status can be determined. Description: SCP-3656 is a room in the basement of the house at 50 Adams St., ████████, Chicago, Illinois. The address was formerly the residence of Mr Ali Mirzakhani, a businessman and member of the Iranian community in Chicago. Since its acquisition by the Foundation in 2006, the building was given the designation Site-70, which eventually acquired both neighbouring houses to accommodate personnel and research materiel. On the 4th day of each month, when an individual enters SCP-3656 and closes the door behind them, an SCP-3656 event will occur, where SCP-3656 will take on the appearance of a conference room with a central table and seating for 40 people. A door also appears on the opposite side of the room to the entrance, through which entities enter and exit. Exploration attempts beyond this have met resistance from SCP-3656 entities. While an event is in progress, establishing outside communication or access has been unsuccessful, and GPS tracking devices lose signal. Between 20 and 40 humanoid entities will be present in SCP-3656, several with anomalous features. All identify themselves as representatives of groups belonging to the “Displaced Governments Cooperation Organisation”, or DGCO (SCP-3656-1). SCP-3656-1 appears to be a supranational organisation with the aim of promoting diplomatic, cultural and economic cooperation. Its member groups describe themselves as governments which have lost control over most or all of their claimed national territory. Despite these circumstances, they claim to possess considerable financial and military resources, with access to both conventional and anomalous weaponry. The entities within SCP-3656 frequently refer to locations, individuals and events for which no evidence has been found in baseline reality. Thus far, 8 groups have been identified in SCP-3656. Group-A (Foundation staff only) - "The Sublime State of Iran in Exile" A US-based Iranian diaspora organisation dedicated to the return of Shahanshah “Abbas V Safavi”, pretender to the Iranian throne and head of the Safavid royal household.1 Information on the history and structure of Group-A has been compiled from a mixture of historical modelling and context clues from SCP-3656 entities, which can be found in Document 3656-A-Prime. Staff entering SCP-3656 should familiarise themselves with this document and exercise care to ensure that statements relating to Group-A align with the existing knowledge of SCP-3656 entities. Group-B - “The Everlasting Tsardom of Russia" An organisation dedicated to the return of the House of Romanov to the Russian throne. Unlike existing Russian monarchist organisations, Group-B refers to “Tsaritsa Alexandra I” as the current pretender. The representative from Group-B appears to be a human cadaver in an advanced stage of decay2, transported in a wheelchair by human assistants. This has never been observed to exhibit anomalous properties, but its attendants translate statements on its behalf. It is unknown whether this entity is able to communicate with them or it is a non-anomalous cadaver towards which its attendants act in a ritualised manner. Group-C - “The Friends of the Doge” A society claiming to represent the Republic of Venice and Venetian nationalism. It derives the majority of its resources from “Contarini-Morosini Incorporated”, a multinational corporation based in Durrazo3, with business relating to shipping, armaments, textiles, glasswares, precious metals and financial services. This corporation is claimed by Group-C to have a market capitalisation of over 80 billion "New Standard US Dollars" (NsUSD4), and to have controlling stakes in [REDACTED]5. Group-C entities speak both Venetian and archaic Italian. Group-D - “The Second Pacifican Republic” Group-D claims the territory of the US Pacific states (Alaska, California, Washington and Oregon) with the exception of Hawaii, and expresses negative sentiments towards Americans and the US government. All Group-D entities are dressed in environmental suits, and speak modern English, muffled due to their outfits. Although observation is difficult due to their dress, they appear to be severely malnourished and emaciated humanoids. Group-E - “The Association for the Restoration of Japan” A militaristic organisation dedicated to Japanese imperial revival, under the “Go-Meiji Emperor”. It bears many similarities in structure and history to the IJAMEA, but no ties between the IJAMEA and Group-E have been discovered as of yet save its representation by an individual named General Yukio Kurata (E-1), who shares the same name as a previous IJAMEA leader. However, the Kurata family is not known to have any living descendants. Group-F - "The Unity" Group-F entities are the only entities which do not communicate in an intelligible language, and information on Group-F is therefore limited. Although dressed in normal business clothing, they are pale humanoids, roughly 2m tall, with severely atrophied eyes and no visible mouth. They communicate by producing a high-pitched buzzing via an unknown mechanism. All SCP-3656 entities appear to understand this, and will respond to Group-F entities as normal. As translation efforts have been unsuccessful, Foundation staff are advised to respond to Group-F entities with vague, noncommittal statements, unless the content can be inferred from the responses of other entities. Other entities refer to Group-F as 'the Unity', the significance of which is unclear. Group-G - "The Republic of Poland" Group-G, with regards to its population, territory, history, culture and political structure, is identical to the non-anomalous Republic of Poland. It is unclear why Group-G is a member of SCP-3656-1, as the non-anomalous Republic of Poland has control over its national polity and no outstanding territorial claims. The representative of Group-G is the Polish Minister for Foreign Affairs6, who behaves in a manner consistent with its known counterpart. External surveillance of this individual has revealed no anomalous activity, including during SCP-3656 events. The Foundation’s Polish assets have been directed to be alert for any local evidence of Group-G and SCP-3656. Group-H - [DATA EXPUNGED] [DATA EXPUNGED]7 While an SCP-3656 event is in progress, Representative A-1 is to participate and gather intelligence without raising suspicion, and promote the exercise of restraint and conservatism in policy decisions. If they are asked to make significant policy decisions or SCP-3656 entities have other queries with serious implications, they are advised to make diversionary statements and ask to revisit the issues at the time of the next event, so a course of action can be decided on in the interim with the input of senior staff. Retrieval of objects from within SCP-3656 is a goal so long as it does not attract the attention of SCP-3656 entities. Addendum 3656-1: Abridged example of an SCP-3656 event + Event Transcript 3656-299-1 - Close transcript Event Transcript 3656-299-1 (04/11/13) Foundation Participants: Dr Dabashi (Representative A-1), Agent Nafisi, Agent Hashemi Text in [square brackets] was translated into English during event by SCP-3656 translators. Entities with designation -1 refer to ‘representatives’, with higher numbers their associates. Entry of Foundation team into SCP-3656. C-1: [Welcome, to the honourable Persian delegates.] Other entities voice similar sentiments. Dr Dabashi: Greetings to the honourable representatives. C-1: [Now that all are present, I suggest we begin. This meeting of the Organisation is now in session. I, Carlo Contarini, representative of the Venetian people, have the rotating chair, passed to me by His Russian Excellency. Do any of the assembled wish to raise any issues from the last meeting?] No responses. C-1: [We shall continue. The primary item on the agenda today is the proposal for currency standardisation, as part of our 20-year plan for development of a single market. As you know, all members have agreed to this in principle, but a number of concerns have been raised. In particular, the representative from Pacifica has strongly expressed his government’s feelings about the proposed use of the New Standard dollar. Ambassador Wilson, you have the floor.] D-1: The Republic will veto any proposed (unintelligible) if the currency of the occupiers is used. We are aware New America remains dominant in most of your existences, but there is a higher principle at stake here. All members are bound by a common purpose of justice and (unintelligible), which cannot be sacrificed for economic expediency. B-1: [The exercise of the unilateral veto would be most irregular and disappointing, given that the single currency proposal had been previously agreed to in Resolution 40.] D-1: Resolution 40 was a statement of intent, which did not give the proposal’s specifics. F-1: (buzzing for 25 seconds) E-1: [I agree with the Unity representative. My Association considers the use of the Standard dollar preferable but negotiable. While the Pacifican position poses some problems, they should be able to be accommodated.] C-1: [The introduction of an entirely new currency, even if pegged to the New Standard dollar, would cause significant disruption to our operations. We would not be able to agree to this without concessions.] Dr Dabashi: That seems reasonable. D-1: Is it necessary for the Venetian people to consult the Board before making decisions? Muttering and disquiet. B-1: [Ambassador, please.] H-1: [DATA EXPUNGED] G-1: [I propose we move forward from the point of view of developing a new unified currency. This has always been considered by the Organisation as a possibility throughout this process, and much of the theoretical work has already been done. Parties are still able to provide their conditions.] E-1: Haven’t had enough of new currencies? (laughter) [We agree with the proposal]. H-1: [DATA EXPUNGED] B-1: [Agreed.] F-1: (buzzing for 2 seconds) D-1: It’s good to see we can come to an agreement. Dr Dabashi: (whispering to other team members) What do you think? Agent Hashemi: (whispering) Why are you asking us? You’re the expert here. Dr Dabashi: (whispering) I worked on free-trade agreements, not currency unions. (to room) We request, uh, to seek the approval of the Shahanshah, prior to making a final decision. B-1: [As we are still in the development phase of the process, we request a statement of intent at today’s meeting.] Dr Dabashi: Very well, we, uh, agree with the Minister, at this point in time. + Event Transcript 3656-299-2 - Close transcript Event Transcript 3656-299-2 (04/11/13) Foundation Participants: Dr Dabashi (Representative A-1), Agent Nafisi, Agent Hashemi C-1: [The assembled representatives have proposed and agreed to consider a new unified currency. In the interests of international solidarity, we will continue along this path. I propose a fifteen-minute recess.] General agreement. The door opposite the entrance of SCP-3656 opens, and several men and women dressed in formal attire enter with water, tea, coffee and platters of sandwiches. SCP-3656 entities begin to move about the room and make casual conversation. C-1, C-2 and C-3 leave the room. B-2 places a plate of sandwiches in front of B-1. No response is observed from B-1. B-2: (to D-1) These are very good. (D-1 appears surprised) My apologies, Excellency. I meant no offence. D-1: None taken. G-1: (to Dr Dabashi) Would you like a ham sandwich, Ambassador? It’s all right for you to eat these? Dr Dabashi: Oh, thank you. Yes, I’m not a practicing Muslim. Dr Dabashi takes a sandwich. G-1 appears confused. E-1: Pardon me for asking, Ambassador, but I didn’t realise you had undergone a realignment. Was it very difficult for you? Dr Dabashi: Sorry? E-1: You haven’t? But why – ah. Best not to eat those, Ambassador. Have the egg salad instead. Dr Dabashi and E-1 share halves of an egg salad sandwich. Dr Dabashi later reports no abnormalities. Dr Dabashi: Very nice. Dr Dabashi and E-1 proceed to have a 10-minute conversation about Japanese and Iranian national cuisines. The content of this conversation is unremarkable, save E-1 lacking comprehension when Dr Dabashi attempts to discuss dishes containing salmon, tuna and other seafoods. E-1: Next year in Isfahan, yes? (laughs and claps Dr Dabashi on the shoulder) Agent Hashemi successfully retrieved a sample of the ham sandwich. No abnormalities were found on testing, but when a portion was fed to a laboratory mouse, signs of distress and poor appetite developed over 2 hours. An autopsy revealed widespread intestinal ulceration. The remainder of the sandwich was classified as a hazardous anomalous object and is currently in cold storage at Site-70. Addendum 3656-2: On 04/07/16, the Foundation team entering SCP-3656 did not reemerge after 30 hours. Staff members Dr Dabashi, Agent Hashemi and Junior Researcher Rahemi have been designated as missing in action. Since this date, SCP-3656 has been inactive, with no deviations from an ordinary basement room. SCP-3656 was subsequently reclassified as Neutralised. An audio recorder issued to Agent Hashemi was found in SCP-3656 after this event. This is the only example of an item persisting within SCP-3656 after the completion of an event. Large sections of the data are missing, and identification of speakers is speculative, as no context information was available. + Audio Log 3656-331-1 - Close log Audio Log 3656-330-1 (04/07/16) C-1: [… significant disruption to our activities.] F-1: (buzzing for 12 seconds) D-1 (?): As you know, the accession of the Marshal to office has altered the political situation significantly. The administration can no longer countenance the (unintelligible) of the Organisation if there is no mutual support amongst its members. G-18: [I must remind you that my government has serious reservations about this course of action. It is not consistent with this organisation's stated goals of peaceful cooperation and promoting international justice.] D-1 (?): International justice is of no use if its enforcement requires allowing an occupying power to trample the oppressed. E-1: [Minister, we understand your reservations, but we have already recognised your unique situation and agreed your diplomatic support only will be sufficient.] Dr Dabashi: When was this agreed? E-1: [The specifics of this agreement were arranged in the emergency session of the Organisation.] Dr Dabashi: We were not party to this session, and request a summary of the events. (background noise and unintelligible whispering for 4 minutes) E-1: [The Persian non-attendance at the emergency session was already noted. Do the other representatives have an opinion on how to proceed?] H-1 (?): [DATA EXPUNGED] B-1 (?): [Agreed. This was most disappointing and unexpected. We have been forced to assume that the lack of communication from the Sublime State was a statement of displeasure.] Dr Dabashi: I assure you, excellency, no offence was intended. C-1: [This only raises further questions. While we do not wish to comment on your internal affairs, such a lapse reflects poorly on the functioning of your office.] E-1: [I do not think we should question the good character of our friend the Ambassador. However, this is perhaps a good time to revisit our concerns from the emergency session. His Imperial Majesty himself has taken an interest in the information security procedures of the Organisation, and I gather the Pacifican Republic and [DATA EXPUNGED] share similar concerns, yes?] G-1: [Are you suggesting that the assembled representatives are not acting in good faith? I must protest… ] E-1: [Please, Minister, I am not making any accusations. I simply wish to be able to report to His Imperial Majesty that we are confident in the integrity of all present. I am sure there will be no problems, yes?] (sound of doors opening, movement of 10-20 persons into room) Dr Dabashi: What is this? C-1: [General, this is a diplomatic meeting!] F-1: (buzzing for 8 seconds) G-1: [You agreed to this?] D-1 (?): [As have I, and the Russian and [DATA EXPUNGED] representatives.] C-1: [The Board will not stand for this offence against… ] E-1: [It is merely a formality, Mr Contarini. In any case, the Board has already given their approval for these measures.] Dr Dabashi: I must lodge an official protest. We cannot be expected to conduct meetings under such conditions. E-1: Ambassador, I'm sure we can straighten this all out. I think you deserve an explanation for this unfortunate problem in private. [Major Fujita, would you?] E-?: [Yes, General.] E-1: As I said, a mere formality. [RECORDING ENDS] Addendum 3656-3: On 20/1/2017, all material within the current bounds of SCP-3656 disappeared, leaving a layer of exposed topsoil. 7 Foundation staff and an estimated 3,200 civilians were affected by this event, and are presumed deceased. The bulk of archived material relating to SCP-3656 was also lost in this event. Responding agents and civilians displayed symptoms of acute radiation poisoning, leading to the discovery of significant radioactive contamination. Widespread administration of Class-B amnestics was required to conceal this event, in combination with a cover story relating to a chemical truck explosion. LEVEL 4 CLEARANCE REQUIRED - INPUT ACCESS CODE IDENTITY CONFIRMED Addendum 3656-4: On 09/06/2017, the following document was received by the Provisional National Government of Vietnam, a California-based Vietnamese organisation in opposition to the current Communist government. Foundation agents secured the document and existing copies, explaining its presence as a prank. Similar documents have been reported by Foundation sources within the Central Tibetan Administration and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. Any further examples of these should be intercepted and seized, with amnestic administration as necessary. The whereabouts of SCP-3656-1 are unknown. Site-71 has been established to research methods of contact and containment as a high priority. Document 3656-1: OFFICIAL STATEMENT The subversion of a peaceful diplomatic organisation for the purposes of espionage represents a crime against international law, peace and stability of the highest gravity. While the Organisation regrets the loss of civilian life, it is the unanimous opinion of the membership that a firm and decisive response is justified against the Persian state, with lesser measures serving to undermine any consensus towards the fragile order that has thus far been achieved across the multiverse. The Organisation hopes the Vietnamese people will stand beside them in the eternal struggle for freedom, as we have bonds of history, brotherhood and displacement that cannot be broken. We invite your governmental representatives to our next summit at [REDACTED]. Ubinam sum, ibi patriam vitae.9 Footnotes 1. No evidence of the existence of this individual or Group-A have been found despite extensive surveillance of the Iranian-American community. 2. Image analysis has shown it closely resembles deceased Russian aristocrat Felix Yusupov (1887-1967). 3. Historical name for Tirana, Albania, when under Venetian control. 4. The currency most commonly referred to by SCP-3656 entities; its value is estimated at 1 NsUSD to 5.5 USD. 5. No connection between these corporations and SCP-3656 has been discovered. 6. Grzegorz Juliusz Schetyna, as of 2015. 7. Personnel with appropriate clearance should view the SCP-2155 file. 8. Foreign Minister Witold Jan Waszczykowski, as of Nov 2015. 9. "Where I am, there lives my homeland." |
SCP-3657 | safe | Item #: SCP-3657 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3657 is contained within morgue-17 in Site-551. All personnel assigned to SCP-3657 are required to consume at least 180 mL of coffee, tea, or similar caffeinated drinks prior to interacting with the object. Description: SCP-3657 is the corpse of Robert Ruth, an obscure American actor which starred in various films throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. The corpse has not been observed to decompose while in Foundation custody, despite its abdominal cavity being exposed. SCP-3657-1 is a spatial anomaly manifesting in the place of SCP-3657's internal organs in the abdominal cavity. This anomaly physically manifests as a door to a diner, with a flashing neon sign reading "COFFEE"1 behind the glass. Entry into SCP-3657-1 is achieved via pulling the door handle, which will teleport the subject attempting to enter inside. SCP-3657-1 only permits one sentient entity within it at a time and will become inaccessible to subjects attempting to gain entry. Despite its appearance, SCP-3657-1's interior does not resemble a coffee shop and is relatively featureless. The only notable objects within SCP-3657-1 are a wooden stool, a coffee vending machine2, and a trash can. Pressing the "coffee" button causes the coffee machine to dispense a single paper cup. Coffee will begin to pour out of SCP-3657's nipples, which will run down its torso and towards its open abdominal cavity. The liquid will be rapidly absorbed by the anomaly's skin and manifest within the dispensed paper cup.3 The coffee produced by SCP-3657 has been found to not possess any anomalous properties and its taste is generally described as "too creamy." Discovery: SCP-3657 was discovered on 17/3/2023 in Torrance, California after Agent Frederick overheard a homeless woman attempting to enter a corpse and shouting profanities at another person, who was found to be inside SCP-3657-1. An investigation confirmed that nearly 10,000 homeless individuals had used Ruth's corpse as a source of coffee and shelter since the subject's death in December 29th, 2018. It is believed that SCP-3657's anomaly is tangibly related to their performance in the 1994 film Pulp Fiction by Quentin Tarantino. In the film, Ruth played a coffee shop manager during a robbery, in which the following lines occur: Robber 1: We got a hero here, honey bunny! Robber 2: Well, just execute him! Ruth: I am not a hero, I'm just a coffee shop- Robber 1: Get the fuck down! Ruth is listed in the credits as 'A Coffee Shop'4 as a result of this exchange. Quentin Tarantino (the film's director) has denied involvement in the creation of SCP-3657 but remains a suspect due to their involvement in prior anart crimes. Footnotes 1. This sign will change to read "CLOSED - PLEASE WAIT" whenever a subject is inside SCP-3657-1. 2. This machine is not visibly connected to any form of power outlet, but functions regardless. 3. SCP-3657 only produces one cup of coffee per subject every 24 hours. 4. This practice is referred to as a 'production gag' in which the editors of the film insert humorous references which is typically only noticed by few. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3657" by Uncle Nicolini and Westrin, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3657. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3658 | euclid | Item #: SCP-3658 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3658 cannot be contained as it exists in a non-physical dimension. No physical projections of SCP-3658 have been discovered. SCP-3658-1 is to be contained inside a glass capsule that has a radius of 1 cm, and a height of 6 cm. The walls of the glass capsule are 5 mm thick to lessen the chances of Quantum Tunneling. Attached to the outside of the glass capsule is an apparatus that produces an axial magnetic field, and a quadrupole electric field. This apparatus forms a Penning trap to prevent SCP-3658-1 from making contact with the walls of the capsule and keep it suspended in the middle. Another apparatus is placed 12 cm away from the middle of the glass capsule. This apparatus measures SCP-3658-1’s magnetic field direction and electric charge which effectively collapses SCP-3658-1’s wave function. Description: SCP-3658 is believed to be an extradimensional entity that can freely move through time. It is currently up to debate whether SCP-3658 is an entity who originated in the temporal dimension, or is an entity who was put in the temporal dimension by an external force/being. SCP-3658 is an extradimensional entity that exists in the temporal dimension. SCP-3658 manifests itself onto the physical dimension as a subatomic particle with roughly the size of a proton. This physical manifestation is called SCP-3658-1. SCP-3658-1 share some intrinsic properties with quantum particles, and might disappear when not under observation (Quantum Tunneling). After disappearing, SCP-3658-1 would instantaneously reappear somewhere in a 4 AU (598,400,000 km) radius from where it disappeared. This would suggest that SCP-3658-1 is capable of faster-than-light travel. SCP-3658-1 also has the ability to generate radio signals with specific frequencies, amplitudes, and interval patterns. SCP-3658-1 uses this ability to send radio transmissions in an attempt of communicating. Communication with SCP-3658 began with the Wow! Signal that was picked up by the ███ ███ █████ Telescope on August 15, 1977. Further communication with SCP-3658 requires the sender to follow specific directions given by SCP-3658 him/herself. SCP-3658 seems to be highly intelligent as it encodes its transmissions in Binary, Morse code, etc. SCP-3658 also changes its transmission location every after a message to minimize the chances of someone else picking it up. Specific coordinates on where the next transmission will be sent from is indicated at the end of the previous message along with the type of message encryption. The first coherent message sent by SCP-3658 was received by the ███ ███ █████ Telescope two (2) minutes after it received the Wow! Signal. SCP-3658 communicated by sending an 8-minute long radio outburst patterned in Morse code with the signals of intensity 9 corresponding to a "dot", intensity E corresponding to a "dash", and intensity 5 corresponding to a "space". When translated back to English, the message spells out “Alcor Mizar”, which pertains to two stars located in the constellation Ursa Major. This transmission is known as "Transmission #0" and is the first of 89 known transmissions sent by SCP-3658. Addendum: After Dr. █████ █████’s discovery of both the Wow! and Alcor Mizar signals, he immediately informed the ████ Institute, which has been a long-time partner of the SCP Foundation. Dr. █████ █████'s colleague, Elijah ██████, was asked to be a full-time member of the SCP Foundation in order to conduct further research on SCP-3658. Elijah ██████ was given access to the ████████ Telescope owned by the SCP Foundation, which acts both as a radio transmitter, and a radio receiver. Unlike the ███ ███ █████ Telescope which only received radio signals in 12-second intervals, the ████████ Telescope can receive radio signals in 1-second intervals. The ████████ Telescope was pointed towards the direction of the Alcor-Mizar star system starting on August 19, 1977. List of declassified recorded "conversations" with SCP-3658: + Transmission #1: Alcor-Mizar (August 23, 1977) - Transmission #1: Alcor-Mizar (August 23, 1977) The ████████ Telescope has observed total radio silence in the vicinity of the Alcor-Mizar star system two (2) days prior to the received radio transmission. This was extremely unusual since there should be some kind of background noise anywhere in the universe. This suggests that this was done by SCP-3658 to minimize errors in receiving the radio transmission. The message below is a translated version of the radio transmission received from the Alcor-Mizar star system. The original radio transmission was encoded in binary wherein a one (1) second long radio signal with an intensity of 5 corresponds to a "1", while a one (1) second long radio signal with an intensity of 2 corresponds to a "0". The following message was decoded one line at a time once it was received but decoding stopped after the fourth (4th) line. Received 1977-08-23 T19:14 -8:00 from 13h 25m 13.53783s +54° 59′ 16.6548″ Duration: 02:58:20 You are allowed to ask me seven questions. Transmit your questions in binary towards Alcor and Mizar. The answer to your seven questions are below. To prevent any paradoxes, DO NOT DECODE AND/OR READ THE FOLLOWING LINES. DO NOT READ DO NOT READ DO NOT READ DO NOT READ DO NOT READ 1. I am a being not bounded by a concept you call "time". I do not eat, I do not drink, I do not age, and most importantly, I do not die. 2. Maybe a more accurate question is "When am I?". I experience time as you humans experience space. I move through it constantly, seeing things that are happening, already happened, and will happen. 3. No, I am here to help the human race survive. The human race will experience numerous calamities in the near and distant future. If you follow my instructions, the human race will live through these calamities. 4. Ever heard of Nostradamus? 5. Yes, I did it to capture your attention. 6. I cannot answer that question. 7. I will tell you the instructions at the end of each message. Just follow these instructions carefully. You will receive the next message one week from now. The radio signal will be transmitted from the star Markab and is also encoded in binary. Transmitted 1977-08-23 T23:05 -8:00 to 13h 25m 13.53783s +54° 59′ 16.6548″ Duration: 00:45:17 1. Who or what are you? 2. Where are you? 3. Are you a threat to humanity? If not, what are your motives? 4. Is this the first time you have attempted to contact a human being? 5. Was the Wow! signal your doing? 6. How are you able to transmit radio signals? 7. How will we be able to contact you again? + Transmission #2: Markab (August 30, 1977) - Transmission #2: Markab (August 30, 1977) Similar to the Alcor-Mizar Transmission, the ████████ Telescope also observed total radio silence in the vicinity of Markab two (2) days prior to the received radio transmission. The received transmission was also encoded in binary, similar to the Alcor-Mizar Transmission, wherein a one (1) second long radio signal with an intensity of 5 corresponds to a "1", while a one (1) second long radio signal with an intensity of 2 corresponds to a "0". The received transmission was only decoded after the questions were asked. Received 1977-08-30 T18:55 -8:00 from 23h 04m 45.65345s +15° 12′ 18.9617″ Duration: 02:39:26 You are allowed to ask me seven questions. Transmit your questions in binary towards Markab. The answer to your seven questions are below. To prevent any paradoxes, DO NOT DECODE AND/OR READ THE FOLLOWING LINES. DO NOT READ DO NOT READ DO NOT READ DO NOT READ DO NOT READ 1. No, I do not work for/with anyone. If anything, you are working for me. 2. No. 3. My origin is not important. 4. No, I only exist in the temporal dimension. I do not have a projection or counterpart in your dimension. 5. Because humanity is of importance to me. 6. Because some events are meant to happen. There are only a few events humanity is allowed to know and alter as these events would not create too much of a chaos in the universe. On the other hand, humanity should not know of the events that are detrimental to the balance of the universe. I will decide which events you will know about. 7. I cannot answer that question. You will receive the next message [REDACTED]. The radio signal will be transmitted from the star [REDACTED] and is encoded in [REDACTED]. Transmitted 1977-08-30 T22:48 -8:00 to 23h 04m 45.65345s +15° 12′ 18.9617″ Duration: 00:46:29 1. Are you working with us? 2. Are you God? 3. Where did you come from? 4. Will we be able to see or meet you in our dimension? 5. Why exactly do you want to help the human race? 6. Why not just tell us all the future events, instead of making us ask questions? 7. Will humanity ever be capable of time travel? + Transmission #18: Alnilam (January 11, 1979) - Transmission #18: Alnilam (January 11, 1979) Note: Transmission #18 is an experiment directed by Dr. ██████ ████████ in an attempt to answer if transmissions sent by SCP-3658 are in a state of quantum superposition. After Radio Engineer ████ ██████ has sent the first question, the Foundation will attempt to decode and read the succeeding answers without giving SCP-3658 the respective questions. Radio Engineer ████ ██████ will have the freedom to ask SCP-3658 any question he prefers. Beginning from Transmission #█, the Foundation will start decoding the answer once its respective question has finished transmitting. This gives the Foundation a much more "direct" conversation with SCP-3658, and gives the Foundation an opportunity to ask follow-up questions. In spite of this, the Foundation still transmits the first question AFTER the entirety of SCP-3658's transmission has been received. After transmitting the first question, the Foundation can now begin to decode the received message. The ████████ Telescope has observed total radio silence in the vicinity of Alnilam two (2) days prior to the received radio transmission. The received transmission was encoded in Morse code wherein the signals of intensity 9 corresponding to a "dot", intensity E corresponding to a "dash", and intensity 5 corresponding to a "space". Received 1979-01-11 T19:33 -8:00 from 05h 36m 12.8s −01° 12′ 06.9″ Duration: 00:24:47 You are allowed to ask me seven questions. Transmit your questions in Morse code towards Alnilam. The answer to your seven questions are below. To prevent any paradoxes, DO NOT DECODE AND/OR READ THE FOLLOWING LINES. DO NOT READ DO NOT READ DO NOT READ DO NOT READ DO NOT READ 1. May 5, 20██ 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. You will receive the next message [REDACTED]. The radio signal will be transmitted from the star [REDACTED] and is encoded in [REDACTED]. Transmitted 1979-01-11 T21:27 -8:00 from 05h 36m 12.8s −01° 12′ 06.9″ Duration: 00:01:18 1. When will World War 3 start? + Transmission #51: Regulus (April 18, 1982) - Transmission #51: Regulus (April 18, 1982) Note: Transmission #51 is also known as Operation ██████████, and is headed by Commander █████ ██████. The objective of Operation ██████████ is to pinpoint SCP-3658's exact location in our physical dimension. According to Dr. ███ ██'s research, it is impossible for SCP-3658 to communicate with our dimension, if it does not have a physical projection in our dimension in the first place. In order to pinpoint SCP-3658's location, Transmission #50 tells SCP-3658 that there was a malfunction in the ████████ Telescope's signal receiver and can only receive radio signals in 5-second intervals. The prolonged reception rate would force SCP-3658 to transmit radio signals over a longer period of time, making it easier for the ██████-██ Satellite to pinpoint its location. The following questions asked are just used to stall SCP-3658. The ████████ Telescope has observed total radio silence in the vicinity of Regulus two (2) days prior to the received radio transmission. The received transmission was encoded in Morse code wherein the signals of intensity 9 corresponding to a "dot", intensity E corresponding to a "dash", and intensity 5 corresponding to a "space". Received 1982-04-18 T18:49 -8:00 from 10h 08m 22.311s +11° 58′ 01.95″ Duration: 06:04:25 You are allowed to ask me seven questions. Transmit your questions in Morse code towards Regulus. The answer to your seven questions are below. To prevent any paradoxes, DO NOT DECODE AND/OR READ THE FOLLOWING LINES. DO NOT READ DO NOT READ DO NOT READ DO NOT READ DO NOT READ 1. Time for me is what space is for you. Time does not flow through me but instead, I flow through time. I roam across an infinite array of time "frames" wherein each "frame" is the universe in a specific point in time. There I decide whether or not to change an event in order to shape history into what I want. 2. With the help of the inhabitants of your universe. Since I do not exist in your dimension, I communicate with your universe's people and ask them to change an event for me. 3. Again, I cannot answer that question. 4. Because humanity is not ready for the knowledge yet. But I assure you, you will know some time in the future. 5. I do not know the answer to that question. As far as I'm aware, I am the only being in my dimension. 6. I also cannot answer that question. 7. The next disaster will happen in [REDACTED] at [REDACTED]. This event will kill ████ people if allowed to happen. Preventing this event from happening is not detrimental to the balance of the universe. I suggest you take measures to prevent this event from happening. You will receive the next message [REDACTED]. The radio signal will be transmitted from the star [REDACTED] and is encoded in [REDACTED]. Transmitted 1982-04-18 T19:27 -8:00 from 10h 08m 22.311s +11° 58′ 01.95″ Duration: 01:50:00 1. Can you explain again what time is for you? 2. How exactly do you change an event in time? 3. You are currently communicating with us using radio signals, how are you able to transmit radio signals? 4. Why not? 5. Are there other beings in your dimension? 6. Is it possible for physical beings like humans to visit your dimension? 7. When and where will the next disaster happen? + Transmission #88: Procyon (December 21, 1985) - Transmission #88: Procyon (December 21, 1985) Note: After the ██████-██ Satellite was able to pinpoint SCP-3658's location. The transmission origin no longer "jumped" from one point of the sky to the other but instead followed a calculated path starting from Regulus. This was explained as the "Observer Effect" by Dr. ███ ██ and implies that SCP-3658 truly does have a physical projection, albeit a subatomic one. The █████ Probe launched by the Foundation back in 19██ was tasked to intercept SCP-3658's physical projection. This transmission is the last transmission ever recorded before interception. The ████████ Telescope has observed total radio silence in the vicinity of Procyon two (2) days prior to the received radio transmission. The received transmission was encoded in Morse code wherein the signals of intensity 9 corresponding to a "dot", intensity E corresponding to a "dash", and intensity 5 corresponding to a "space". Received 1985-12-21 T22:38 -8:00 from 07h 39m 18.11950s +05° 13′ 29.9552″ Duration: 00:00:41 Impressive. Transmitted 1985-12-21 T22:39 -8:00 from 07h 39m 18.11950s +05° 13′ 29.9552″ Duration: 00:00:49 We found you. Addendum 2: After the capture of SCP-3658's physical projection, also known as SCP-3658-1, Dr. ███ ██ and his team has spent countless hours in trying to study SCP-3658-1. Communication with radio signals between the Foundation and SCP-3658 continued even after SCP-3658-1's capture. Upon examination, it seems SCP-3658 communicates by using SCP-3658-1 as a radio transmitter and a radio receiver. Further experiments show that SCP-3658-1 is able to generate radio waves of any frequency, and amplitude. Logs of the succeeding conversations between the Foundation and SCP-3658 are still classified under the direct orders of Dr. ███ ██. In spite of this, Dr. ███ ██ has stated that SCP-3658 clearly answered all of the Foundation's questions, but answers to these questions remain undisclosed to prevent any kind of time paradox. The Interview [LEVEL 5 SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED] [ACCESS GRANTED] On February 27, 1991, six years after SCP-3658-1's capture, Dr. Van Yu attempted to communicate with SCP-3658 to ask about its origin. SCP-3658 noncompliance would result in its termination using the Large Hadron Collider. Dr. Van Yu and SCP-3658 communicated with each other using radio signals in the 1420 MHz frequency (Hydrogen Line) to prevent any radio interference. SCP-3658's responses were in real-time. The transcript below is only an excerpt. The entire conversation between Dr. Van Yu and SCP-3658 remains undisclosed. Only Dr. Van Yu himself has the transcript of the entire conversation Dr. Van Yu: Can you tell me exactly what you are. SCP-3658: I am the collective consciousness of seven incredibly bright individuals that is now trapped in the temporal dimension. Dr. Van Yu: What do you mean. SCP-3658: I was the result of a time travel accident on the year [REDACTED]. The accident caused our minds to separate from our physical bodies. Dr. Van Yu: So you existed in our physical dimension before? Which planet did you come from? SCP-3658: Earth. Dr. Van Yu: You are human? SCP-3658: Was human, until the accident. Dr. Van Yu: Can you tell me what happened in the accident. SCP-3658: The spaceship ████████ had one destination, the future. There were 7 crew members on board named: [REDACTED]. Three minutes into the mission, the ████ █████████ malfunctioned causing a miniature black hole to form in the middle of the spaceship. The black hole caused our entire spaceship to collapse and compress into a subatomic particle as small as a proton. This subatomic particle is in front of you right now. As for our minds, we still don't know what happened but our minds somehow merged during the accident. This collective conscience no longer exists in your physical dimension, but now resides in the temporal dimension. Time for us is now "physical". What we see is an infinite hallway with rooms representing each single moment in the universe. We use our physical counterpart to help relay our knowledge onto you, so that humanity can survive. Dr. Van Yu: Why do you want humanity to survive that much? SCP-3658: Because humanity failing to create a time machine means that I would cease to exist. Dr. Van Yu: But aren't you proof that humanity would still create a time machine regardless of any outside intervention? SCP-3658: In our timeline, they helped us survive so that we would succeed in making the time machine. Dr. Van Yu: Who are "they"? SCP-3658: Human time travelers from another timeline. Dr. Van Yu: A predestination paradox. SCP-3658: Exactly. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3658" by exine, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3658. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3659 | euclid | Item #: SCP-3659 Special Containment Procedures: All SCP-3659 instances are stored in a standard Safe locker outside of testing. SCP-3659-A instances are kept in a specialized dinosaur habitat with adequate vegetation and an electric fence, and are to be monitored by members of MTF Phi-2 ("Clever Girls"). Reports of ceratopsian dinosaurs are to be investigated, and MTF Phi-2 deployed to capture any SCP-3659-A or SCP-3659-B instances present. SCP-3659-B instances are kept in individual, reinforced dinosaur enclosures, and supplied with a live pig once every two days. Description: SCP-3659 instances are rubber hand puppets in the shape of a Triceratops head. When a subject wears SCP-3659, it will adhere to the subject's hand. When attached, SCP-3659 is sentient and behaves as such. The subject can 'feed' SCP-3659 plants by opening and closing their hand to make SCP-3659's mouth open and close. No compulsive or memetic effects have been identified. If test subjects decline to feed or play with SCP-3659 for several days, SCP-3659 will become inert and detach from the subject's hand until worn by someone new. If SCP-3659 is continually fed, it will gradually expand to cover more of the subject's body. Additional rubber, dinosaur-shaped accessories will manifest near the subject while they sleep: these include gloves and boots shaped like Triceratops feet, a wearable rubber tail, and a poncho with a reptilian skin pattern. After 2-3 days, SCP-3659 and any added accessories worn at the time will stretch until they envelop the subject's entire body. At this point, SCP-3659's rubber components will fuse at their junctions and form the shape of a juvenile Triceratops, and peel itself off of the subject. In 2-4 hours, SCP-3659's rubber will transmute into reptilian flesh and SCP-3659 will become a visually nonanomalous Triceratops, designated SCP-3659-A. SCP-3659-A will then proceed to lay a clutch of eggs, each one hatching to reveal a new instance of SCP-3659. Addendum: D-61195 was instructed to feed his SCP-3659 instance meat in place of plants. SCP-3659 stretched to envelop him after only 12 hours of adhesion, and did not eject D-61195 upon taking form. The resulting dinosaur, designated SCP-3659-B, resembled a stocky, quadrupedal tyrannosaur with a Triceratops frill and horns. Testing revealed the non-ceratopsian features (jaws, teeth, hip bones, and claws) to be a genetic match for D-61195. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3659" by Weryllium, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3659. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3660 | safe | Item#: 3660 Level3 Containment Class: safe Secondary Class: {$secondary-class} Disruption Class: vlam Risk Class: caution link to memo NOTICE FROM SITE-64 FACILITIES AND CONTAINMENT ADMINISTRATIONS Experimentation with this item has been placed on hold until further notice. Please direct any concerns regarding either SCP-3660 or its CoMARP-G2AU Authorization to Senior Researcher Dr. Aldrich Hanssen. — Dr. Milena Lopez, Asst. Dir. of Facilities — Sophia Turner, Asst. Dir. of Containment SCP-3660 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3660 is kept in a standard, secure locker at Site-64. Personnel handling SCP-3660 are required to wear gloves. Personnel handling SCP-3660 are required to wear full-body, hazardous material suits. In the event of accidental implantation, local anesthesia may be applied to the surrounding tissue but SCP-3660 must be surgically removed from the epidermis as soon as possible. Description: SCP-3660 is a black metal zipper, similar to those found on sweaters and backpacks. The item is in poor condition. A significant amount of its paint has been ground off, the metal is warped and half of its slider is missing(appearing wrenched off). SCP-3660 is non-anomalous and inert until it is pressed against the skin of a human being1. The amount of force applied can be disregarded when considering an implantation event. In a manner not dissimilar to magnetic attraction, SCP-3660 will gravitate into the subject if held lightly against their skin. In the event of implantation, SCP-3660 will sink into the flesh until only the pull-tab is visible. While subjects have reported feeling an itch at this location, significant pain is rarely reported. Major distress has only been observed in subjects already aware of SCP-3660’s effects. D-33313. Deceased. Within 10 minutes, SCP-3660 will activate and unzip the host’s skin by dragging itself across the epidermis before detaching from the skin. While the resultant opening varies in size between subjects, and is presumed dependent on the size of the new organism within, it is consistently lined with metallic zipper teeth. This process not only "hollows" the subject, but also gives their skin the consistency and composition of silicone rubber. Extreme shifts in mass have occurred. What SCP-3660 exactly does with the subject's viscera is currently unknown. As SCP-3660 activates, an animal will be synthesized inside the skin. This transfiguration is instantaneous and, theoretically, would require massive investments of energy. The friction involved in the destruction/creation of cells at this speed should generate heat high enough to boil blood and damage cells. SCP-3660 bypasses this process entirely. Beyond a small amount of steam expelled from the skin's opening, there are no indications that energy dynamics have occurred at all. As of ███ experiments, only amniotes, cephalopods, and chondrichthyans have been created by SCP-3660. Utilizing species from other biological groupings is presumed non-viable. Testing as to whether SCP-3660 creates species at random, or in accordance to an undiscovered pattern is ongoing is pending approval. D-46296 following induced identity expungement. While a subject immediately post-transfiguration may initially display shock and/or animalistic behavior attesting to the contrary, the human identity is relatively intact. Transfigured subjects are consistently capable of confirming their identities through various methods such as standard memory tests, simple communication through gestures and, when applicable, written testimony. However, it is inaccurate to state that SCP-3660 does not fundamentally alter the subject. Transfigured subjects adopt a natural proficiency in operating their new forms. Examples include: D-30812, acquired by Site-45 on 02/21/2018. Fin propelled locomotion in water. Winged flight. Prehensile tail manipulation. Venom injection. Courtship rituals. Internal heat regulation. Furthermore, subjects may experience the supplanting of specific, albeit now incompatible, aspects of their humanity in order to accommodate species-specific traits. These new instincts and behaviors are not necessarily compulsive nor overpowering. Depending on the individual constitutions of the subjects, human identities can be easily maintained with minimal deviation, even unconsciously so, while others may have their identities steadily eroded away without professional intervention. Currently the change in diet and mating urges are reported as being the most difficult to resist, according to 94.7% and 59.2% of the cumulative subject pool, respectively. The transformation is, currently, irreversible. Testing into this matter is ongoing. SCP-3660 CoMARP Integration: The Collaborative Materials and Research Project has accepted Proposal-048, submitted by Dr. Scarcliffe, and this item is now cleared for a CoMARP General Acquisition and Use Authorization. As such, subjects transfigured by SCP-3660 may be acquired or temporarily utilized by other research teams. Usage of SCP-3660's subjects, as with other resources with an attached CoMARP-G2AU Authorization, requires satisfaction of the following requirements. Applications for use/acquisition must be provided by the applicant team’s senior research personnel and include either long or short term plans for requested material, depending on the proposed duration of use. Applications must be approved by administrative personnel responsible for the applicant site before submission. Applications that fail this requirement will be automatically denied and the appropriate administration will be notified. The supplying research team must approve the application through the relevant CoMARP liason. For SCP-3660, this is Dr. Stephanie Scarcliffe. Dr. Aldrich Hanssen. + Incident: 3660-2AE01 - Incident: 3660-2AE01 Incident Report: Following Test 3660-012, Dr. Scarcliffe and Dr. Liverich entered the testing area to measure any compositional changes in SCP-3660. Experimental procedures, current at the time, necessitated only the wearing of gloves and a thorough briefing of how the item was to be handled. Dr. Liverich held SCP-3660 with tongs, and Dr. Scarcliffe gathered data. Three minutes after interaction began, a high-voltage circuit breaker located several meters away from the testing chamber short-circuited, resulting in a power outage on F Wing which lasted approximately 10 seconds before back-up systems activated. Upon a review of testimonies provided by both parties and character witnesses, Dr. Liverich was determined to have reacted poorly to the sudden loss of light and accompanying noise (described as a small "pop" by Dr. Scarcliffe, and as a small explosion by Dr. Liverich). SCP-3660 was unintentionally embedded into Dr. Scarcliffe's right cheek. SCP-3660 activated in 3 minutes and 8 seconds. Both parties were treated for shock and King Cobra bite, as appropriately. Dr. Liverich has since been reprimanded and re-assigned to general research, despite Dr. Hanssen's recommendations. Dr. Scarcliffe has been allowed to return to her duties provided she accept routine psychological therapy, evaluations and the necessary revisions to her employment contract. At the time, surgical removal of SCP-3660 was not understood as an effective countermeasure. This conclusion was reached following later tests(see Test 3660-015). + Test: 3660-177 - Test Log: SCP-3660/ Test-177 TEST-177 SUBJECT D-87026. Male. 34 years old. 2.2 meters tall. 73.2 kilograms. PROTOCOL Subject was stripped and locked in the center of the testing area via ankle-locks. The arms were restrained and research personnel embedded SCP-3660 into the subject's chest. Testing area was evacuated following implantation and the subject was monitored. RESULTS SCP-3660 activated at 8 minutes and 24 seconds after implanting. At this point, view of SCP-3660 was obstructed by the emergence of a Blue Whale, causing severe structural damage to the chamber and adjacent substructures. SCP-3660 and D-87026 were successfully recovered during recontainment efforts. NOTES: All testing involving SCP-3660 was ordered to cease and an investigation into Dr. Scarcliffe was initiated following the discovery of discrepancies between Dr. Scarcliffe’s un-edited experiment logs2 and those she submitted to SCP-3660’s official databank. + Interview: 3660-ISI04 - Interview: 3660-ISI04 Interview Log: 3660-ISI04 INTERVIEWER: Senior Researcher Dr. Aldrich Hanssen INTERVIEWED: Researcher Dr. Stephanie Scarcliffe FORWARD: Interview conducted by Dr. Hanssen following the conclusion of the Research and Information Security Administration’s investigation and Experiment T177. Dr. Scarcliffe has been given a text-to-speech synthesizer operating on a touch-screen keyboard. Key size has been resized appropriately for Dr. Scarcliffe’s snout. [BEGIN LOG] Dr. Hanssen: Have you gotten used to the program yet? Dr. Scarcliffe: The program is fine. Voice is robotic. Accent is wrong. Dr. Hanssen: It'll do until the custom one is finished. Scarcliffe, I’ll be brief. We’re stopping experimentation with SCP-3660. Dr. Scarcliffe: No. Why? Dr. Hanssen: I hear it has something to do with the whale that materialized in the middle of this facility-don’t flap that hood up at me, Scarcliffe. Don’t you dare. You want to know what just landed in my inbox over lunch? Or better yet, do you want to know what the containment teams found hidden away in the storage? Animals. Every. Where. So why don't we talk about concealing experiments? Why don't you give me something to say when the big bad suit comes down here and asks exactly why we're running a zoo down here? Dr. Scarcliffe: Tell him he's been to some pathetically small zoos. It's long term research. All recovered? Dr. Hanssen: Did we recover them all? No, we’re getting rid of them, all 177…for fuck’s sake, Steph! My official record states we haven't even reached 80 tests, and I was recommending that you slow down even then. 177 people in less than 2 months! You can shout or hiss long term research all day long. But I don’t buy it for a second. That’s a production line. Dr. Scarcliffe: Long term research. Still more to discover. Reversal maybe. Dr. Hanssen: Yes. Reversal. I know. We’ve done all the testing we can on that damn zipper after it's used. You might actually get new data if you dedicated your time to studying the subjects already affected rather than by creating your little ecosystem. Dr. Scarcliffe: Redundant. I can do that myself by keeping a diary. Look, the CoMARP just got new materials. Relevant materials. I've already ordered what I need to add skin-graft variable into next 5 tests. Authorize those last tests at least. Dr. Hanssen: No. Enough. Stop typing and listen to me. The decision to halt experimentation’s already been made. If you keep trying to justify why this needs to keep happening, even after all that’s happened, I’ll be convinced that you’ve lost it. And I’ll happily step out of the way of the shit-storm hurtling right at you. Dr. Scarcliffe: I'm a bloody snake, Hanssen. Dr. Hanssen: Look. Steph, I don’t know what it’s like to be…like you. And I am sorry for what happened. Understand that, if nothing else. Dr. Scarcliffe: Not your fault. Twitchy idiot’s fault. Dr. Hanssen: They wanted to shut you down earlier, you know? We all knew that zipper's roulette wheel was eventually going to stop on something problematic. I expected the end would come as an apex predator controlled by a mass-murderer. Dr. Scarcliffe: Personally expected psycho elephant. (Pause) Dr. Hanssen: How long do King Cobras live? Dr. Scarcliffe: Not very long. Could be more. Provided optimal conditions. Dr. Hanssen: Do you know how much time you have left? Dr. Scarcliffe: No. Effects of SCP-3660 on life-span ongoing. Not even necessary if reversal is found. Do not stop experimentation. Please. Dr. Hanssen: Then why would you sabotage yourself by-when the big bad comes down here, I’ll talk about mitigation. You have a bit of bargaining credit: agreeing to 'donate' animals with human intelligence to other teams has given you a small mountain of goodwill, especially from the folks studying [REDACTED]. But even then, the whale will have to go obviously-a lot of the others too, but I might be able to convince the director to allow experimentation with some of the current, low-maintenance subjects. No promises. Dr. Scarcliffe: Thank you. Dr. Hanssen: Hold on to that for a bit. If I do get testing to continue, I’ll arrange for any pertinent developments to be forwarded to you. Dr. Scarcliffe: Why? I’ll be overseeing. Dr. Hanssen: No. No you won’t. SCP-3660 is fundamentally my project and I don't want you anywhere near it. I'm going to recommend that you be transferred. Where exactly I don't know and I can't say I particularly care, but it's better than getting your brain flossed and then being dumped into a reserve in Southeast Asia. You can leave now. Oh, one more thing, Scarcliffe- you don't have to come back to the table: I don't want a response. The people who helped you hide away all those other experiments? They'll be eating the bullet you dodged if I succeed. Keep that in mind, wherever you end up. Now, you can leave. Good luck. [END LOG] Closing Statement: Site-64 has since authorized Dr. Hanssen's recommendation: 98% of SCP-3660's transfigured subjects are to be either donated to the CoMARP or released into the wild following the induced and controlled eradication of the human identity while leaving the animalistic traits intact. Testing with the remaining 2% of transfigured subjects has been allowed to resume once SCP-3660's research team has been appropriately re-staffed. Dr. Scarcliffe has been reassigned. Footnotes 1. 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SCP-3661 | euclid | Urgent: Containment procedures for SCP-3661 have recently been updated. SCP-3661-A7 Item Number: SCP-3661 Special Containment Procedures: + Previous containment procedures OUTDATED -- ARCHIVAL PURPOSES ONLY Each SCP-3661-A object is to be kept in a low-value item locker equipped with an internal camera. SCP-3661-A object storage areas are to be at least 15m from SCP-3661-B nursery areas. SCP-3661-B instances are housed separately in standard humanoid nursery cells. To protect SCP-3661-B instances from SCP-3661-A activation events, the instances are not to be in contact with SCP-3661-A objects outside of approved testing. Tests involving activation events require approval from L4 research staff and Ethics Committee review. + Updated containment procedures EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY SCP-3661-A objects are to be kept separately in standard humanoid nursery cells with the corresponding instance of SCP-3661-B. SCP-3661 nursery areas are to be isolated by a 15m safe zone. SCP-3661-A activation events are not to be interrupted under any circumstance. Description: SCP-3661-A is the collective designation assigned to various infant toys containing anomalous mechanical components. SCP-3661-A objects are visually indistinguishable from typical toys or dolls. The anomalous components are concealed within the objects, though mechanical parts emerge during activation events. Instances of SCP-3661-A are designated SCP-3661-A1, SCP-3661-A2, and so on. The Foundation has contained ███ SCP-3661-A objects since first encounter in 19██ . SCP-3661-A components have been found in both mass-produced and handmade toys. Each SCP-3661-A object contained by the Foundation corresponds with a specific instance of SCP-3661-B. SCP-3661-B is the collective designation assigned to human newborns and infants targeted by SCP-3661-A objects. No instance of SCP-3661-B has displayed anomalous properties other than causing activation of SCP-3661-A objects. SCP-3661-A objects periodically activate when the corresponding SCP-3661-B instance enters REM sleep. During activation, SCP-3661-A objects extrude hair-thin “wires” tipped with [REDACTED]1. The wires use unknown technology L-IV classified technology to achieve serpentine movement. No method of predicting or controlling SCP-3661-A activation has been discovered. Wires extended by SCP-3661-A have demonstrated the ability to reach up to 5 meters, and are able to navigate around/through simple obstacles. The means by which SCP-3661-A objects achieve this navigation is unknown, as are the means by which they obtain information about the status and location of SCP-3661-B instances. The wires move in the direction of the corresponding SCP-3661-B instance and, if able to reach it, enter its body through passageways such as the tear ducts, esophagus, and urethra. SCP-3661-A wires have also been observed to enter targets by making small incisions on the face, neck, or limbs and proceeding to [REDACTED]2. Research indicates that SCP-3661-A wires administer an anesthetic that prevents SCP-3661-B from waking during activation events. Approximately 8% of SCP-3661-B instances in containment display extreme distress during activation events, which is hypothesized to be caused by immunity to this effect. SCP-3661 activation events last, on average, for 8 minutes and 43 seconds. At the conclusion of activation events, SCP-3661-1 objects retract all wires through the passageways by which they entered. Internal imaging of SCP-3661-B instances during activation events shows [REDACTED]3. When another human approaches within approximately 5m during an activation event, SCP-3661-A objects fully retract all wires near-instantaneously (within 0.15 seconds). This procedure carries a risk (approximately 3%) of an apparent malfunction in which the wires fail to tunnel backward and create exit wounds instead, causing major tissue damage to SCP-3661-B. For this reason, tests involving contact between SCP-3661-A and SCP-3661-B require Ethics Committee review a safe zone of 15m has been established around the SCP-3661-B containment area. The internal injuries caused by exposure to SCP-3661-A activity are not detectable by civilian medical equipment, and are typically misdiagnosed as autoimmune disorders or other systemic conditions. Long-term exposure to SCP-3661-A activity causes fatal organ failure; SCP-3661-B instances that are not separated from the associated 3661-A object expire within 18 months. 22% of SCP-3661-A objects in containment have been observed to cease activation before this time, and apparently become inert. No way to predict or control this phenomenon has been found. Research is ongoing. First encounter: The Foundation initially catalogued SCP-3661 when routine data mining indicated possible anomalous activity during a 911 call in ██████, ██ on ██/██/19██. + Partial transcript - close transcript Operator: 911, what is your emergency? Caller: We have a doll in our daughter's bed, it's, it's a rabbit. From ███ ████████ . There's strings coming out of it and they're going into her. Oh shit. Oh shit. Shhh. Oh no. O: Sir, I need your address. C: OK, OK. Um. ███ █████ avenue. Please, please, please, baby, shhh, come on, baby. O: Your daughter is tangled in strings from a doll? C: No, no, they're, they're going into her. Into her eye, and her neck. Fuck, there's one in her ear. Shhh. Oh, baby. It's going to be okay. Fuck. She won't stop crying. I can't get them out. O: Sir, do not attempt to remove - C: Oh, baby. It's going to be okay, baby, it's going to be okay. I already tried cutting them but they're like, metal, or something. Oh my poor baby. What the fuck is this. She's crying so much. O: Sir, a unit will be there soon. C: Fuck, I can see it through her neck. No, no, no, baby, don't move. This was her favorite bunny. Please stop crying. [Extraneous conversation expunged; for full transcript see Appendix A]. Police arrive 8 minutes and 23 seconds later. Civilian medical services transported the doll and the infant (later designated SCP 3661-A1 and 3661-B1, respectively) to █████ hospital, where they were intercepted by foundation personnel. Surgeons at Site-██ were unable to separate SCP-3661-B1 from the object; the instance expired 4 hours and 28 minutes into the procedure. Autopsy revealed that the main cluster of wires had maneuvered around the eyeball to access [REDACTED]4 through the optic cavity. Additional wires had [REDACTED]5 through the eardrum, and tunneled through the neck and thoracic cavity to make contact with the heart. Cover story 3661-CS1 ("loose-object strangulation") was established; MTF Sigma-12 ("Doctor Feelgoods") altered hospital records and witness accounts to match cover story. It is hypothesized that SCP-3661-A1 malfunctioned during the activation event, preventing its wires from retracting. No similar incident has been recorded during SCP-3661's containment. Addendaw + Incident report 06/26/2017 (L2 access) L2 access confirmed During routine examination, SCP-3661-B79 displayed symptoms of liver failure despite having been separated from SCP-3661-A79. Uncatalogued SCP-3661-A components were found in the mattress of SCP-3661-B79's containment cell. Review of security footage ruled out tampering by research team. Ability to breach containment justifies upgrade to Euclid status; upgrade requested. (Granted - L4 Director Hogue) + Incident report 07/14/2017 (L3 access) L3 access confirmed During examination of SCP-3661-A's anomalous mechanical components, Junior researcher Pao noted a resemblance to [REDACTED]6. Petition for special research access submitted to O5 command via Director Hogue. Junior Researcher Pao, Junior Researcher Randall, and Senior Researcher Siczybski, with oversight from Research Task Force Omega-9 ("Blackboxers"), are to be given access to all SCP research files classification level IV and below for the purpose of cross-referencing this new information. Researchers consented to amnestic treatment following special access. + From: O5-11 ___ To: L4 Site Director Hogue L4 access confirmed Good morning, Director. Researchers Pao, Randall and Siczybski should each be given a commendation of merit, and 2 weeks paid leave, following their recovery. Per the findings of the Siczybski-Randall-Pao report, all technical data and other sensitive information about SCP-3661 is immediately reclassified at level IV security. RAISA will be censoring the documentation accordingly. Please inform the L4/3661 staff that we expect updated procedures to be in place by the end of this week. Your objections have been noted, but the Ethics Committee has already finished their assessment and found the new protocols to be necessary. Failure to comply risks a temporal paradox. The Blackboxers confirmed the results; they said we're lucky it hasn't happened already. We were never supposed to find these. Now that we know what they are, it's only a matter of time before the Hand and the CI find out. Additional resources will be allocated to your site to enhance security. A full audit will be conducted by the compliance team to prevent the inevitable leaks for as long as we can. Congratulations on the former, and I'm sorry about the latter. We don't know when, but those probes will eventually be placed by the Foundation. Maybe by you or I. We wouldn't do this lightly. The mission they're on needs to succeed. Secure, contain, protect, O5-11 + Redacted technical information -- L4 ACCESS ONLY Access logged. 1: During activation, SCP-3661-A objects extrude hair-thin “wires” tipped with microscopic or near-microscopic surgical tools. 2: SCP-3661-1 wires have also been observed to enter targets by making small incisions on the face, neck, or limbs and proceeding to tunnel under the skin and through muscle tissue to make contact with various organ systems. 3: Internal imaging of SCP-3661-B instances during activation events shows that wires access internal organs and perform procedures apparently similar to biopsy or exploratory surgery. Tests with microgram-sensitive scales confirm that trace amounts of biomass from SCP-3661-B instances disappear during activation events; the means by which SCP-3661-A objects achieve this teleportation is unknown. 4: Autopsy revealed that the main cluster of wires had maneuvered around the eyeball to access the prefrontal cortex and optic chiasm through the optic cavity. 5: Additional wires had reached the temporal lobe and singulate gyrus through the eardrum, and tunneled through the neck and thoracic cavity to make contact with the heart. 6: During examination of SCP-3661-A's anomalous mechanical components, Junior researcher Pao noted a resemblance to parts used in medical devices recently developed by the Foundation. |
SCP-3662 | safe | SCP-3662: The Doomsday Clock 「Gat Ritzy's Continuance Cube」 Image Sources: 1) Union Switch and Signal Co. Style CD DC Code (...) by Daderot, CC0 (modified) 2) Young Girl selling cigarettes on the street - Portrait of Angela by David Seymour, Public Domain 3) Newspaper Generator (modified) Acknowledgements: Captain Kirby, for critique and help with dialogue. not_a_seagull does not match any existing user name, for critique and collaboration in the Team Bird storyline. Lt Flops, for critique and collaboration in the Team Bird storyline. multizig, for critique and help with Fifthism (of which most elements were cut). Croquembouche, for in-depth critique and help with Wikidot formatting. Ensophos, for critiquing the newspaper clipping. Golden506, for critique. Pedantique, for in-depth critique and help with the scientific tone. TSATPWTCOTTTADC, for fixing the newspaper image. MrPines, for making the hover code. ▸ More by this Author ◂ {$comments2} F.A.Q. {$doesthisfixthebug} Revision #105 of this document was prepared by: THE FOUNDATION AVIAN DIVISION In accordance with the Pluto Protocol Note: By order of Dr. Frederick Hoygull, the clearance level required to access this file has been lowered from 3/GENERAL clearance to 1/GENERAL clearance, due to its relevance to the ongoing BE-Class "Migration" Scenario. SCP-3662 (circa 1950) Item #: SCP-3662 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3662 is to be contained within a standard Safe-class containment locker. If SCP-3662 must be relocated, no personnel are to make skin contact with SCP-3662 during transit. The current SCP-3662-2 subject should be changed on a weekly basis as to not expose any individual to the Noosphere1 for an extended period of time. Description: SCP-3662 is a small cylindrical device encased in plate glass attached to a broad, flat base. The device is clockwork in nature although the mechanisms it utilizes have yet to be reverse-engineered. Similarities between SCP-3662 and SCP-1008 are being investigated. When a subject makes skin contact with SCP-3662, the subject, hereafter SCP-3662-1, will become increasingly fatigued. Brain functions of SCP-3662-1 will slow and, within one minute, all neural activity will cease. Upon total brain death, SCP-3662 will begin to click, hum and vibrate. SCP-3662-1's neural pathways will drastically change, and neurons will regain function. This massive restructuring causes SCP-3662-1 to believe they are the previous individual to utilize SCP-3662. It is proposed that SCP-3662 utilizes neural mapping techniques alongside Memetic Resonance Imaging2 to build a memetic construct of SCP-3662-1 which it then stores within its data center, destroying the neural mapping of the individual in the process. SCP-3662-1's body is then injected with the most recently added non-self memetic construct (hereafter SCP-3662-2). Analysis of SCP-3662 has shown that it stores SCP-3662-2 not as digital or physical information, but rather as an abstract meme complex3, intersecting reality only at a one-dimensional point within SCP-3662. Information compressed this way is lossless, but subjects the meme complex to other memes within the Noosphere, which may affect the quality of the restored individuals. As the human mind is highly fragile in this state4, even a short amount of time in this form can cause severe damage to the individual upon recovery. As subjects are conscious within SCP-3662, psychological effects of isolation may also compound damage to the individual. Addendum A: Interview Transcript Interviewer: Dr █████ Interviewee: Laura Guerrero (occupying D-90832's vessel) Foreword: Ms. Guerrero was an inhabitant of SCP-3662 for over a decade. Her mental faculties have degraded severely. She is capable of understanding speech and is capable of writing in a certain format, however, all traces of personality and ability to eat, sleep, see, vocalize and move any portion of the body other than the right arm have all been destroyed due to prolonged exposure to aberrant memes. <Begin Log> █████: Hello, Laura. Can you hear me? Guerrero: [Writing]: "Dear Diary5, [line break] Hello! Yes, I can hear you." █████: Excellent. Would you mind answering a few questions? Ms Guerrero keeps her pen hovering above the paper. █████: I'll take that as a yes. Why were you within the object? Guerrero: "I don't understand you sometimes, Diary. What do you mean by object? Do you mean the clock, the one that the sad man pressed against my forehead?" █████: I do, yes. Tell me about the sad man. Guerrero: "I knew the sad man. I saw him around the town all the time. His eyes were always droopy and sad, like he was always about to cry. He would never talk to people unless he had to. My Papa said that his daughter was very, very sick. So sick that she would probably never get better." █████: And what did this person do? Guerrero: "I remember one day he was actually crying. He said that I reminded him of his daughter and that I would get along with her. After that, he pressed a clock to my forehead." █████: And what then? Guerrero: "I got very tired but once I was just about to fall asleep I woke up. The first thing I felt was being washed away. Like my skin was being pulled apart and all the little bits would go flying off into the wind. " █████: What was it like in there? In the clock? Guerrero: [Brief hesistation] "It was lonely. There's nobody else in there and it's very dark. All the time you have this feeling like you're losing parts of yourself. It's a whole other world in there, Diary. It's always black but there's little… jellyfish-people. They glow and blob around unless you get too close, then they try to take away bits of you like an arm or a leg. [Uses right arm to point to other appendages] I got close a couple times." Guerrero: "I was always running around, looking for a way out or for an adult to help me. Eventually, I gave up. There's no adults in there and there's no way out in there. I just [pause] sat down and cried until the jellies showed up. I didn't know what else to do." Guerrero: "Sometimes, I'd have time to look up at the sky. A starfish, a big bird, and a monster are all up there. I remember when Papa and I would get the telescope out from the shed and go up the little hill and see the constt konstt stars. [hesitation] Can I see Papa again soon?" █████: [Quietly, to colleagues] Do we tell her? [pause] well it's just that, to them, Laura only went missing for a few weeks? It's not like we can arrange a– [pause] Alright, fine. █████: Uh, Laura? Your family is fine. They… they can't see you right now. We're working really hard to find a way to get them to see you. Guerrero: "I wanna see them." █████: We know, Laura. <End Log> Addendum B: A newspaper clipping detailing Guerrero's disappearance. [+] Transcript [–] Transcript March 1st, 1964 Town Hero Saves Lost Girl Mr. Light, our very own electrician and town repairman, has recently been crowned as the local hero of ██████████! After the safe return of Laura to her family, there's not enough time in the day to say how thankful we are. Laura Guerrero, 7, (pictured) was recently kidnapped. It goes without saying that the Guerrero family was shocked to slowly come to the realization that Laura would not be returning from school that fateful February 9th. No ransom notice was given. Even with police investigation, no leads were found to Guerrero's whereabouts. Laura was escorted to school, as usual. She was present on the register, as usual. When the home bell rang, Laura didn't return home. Laura says she has no memory of the event. The only thing about the whole ordeal she remembers clearly is that Mr. Light was the one who found and saved her from her captors. Psychologists say she's repressed the memories and there's no telling what horrors she experienced. Guerrero's family also note that Laura has been acting more meek and timid than before, which the psychologists have called a symptom of her stress. Hopefully, in time, Laura will return to her vibrant, playful self. After two weeks of little Laura's disappearance, the Guerrero family had given up hope. We can only imagine the despair and grief they would have experienced in that troubling time. Seemingly out of nowhere, Mr. Light came to the Guerrero household with, cradled in his arms, the delicate form of little Laura. He states that he heard some hushed voices and muffled cries for help in the night, grabbed his rifle and went to investigate. There, he saw the group of absolutely vile kidnappers and took action: firing with accuracy and grace causing her captors to flee, leaving Laura behind. But, as God giveth, God taketh away. The price for one child's life seems to have been paid with the blood of another: Mr. Light's own daughter. Emily has recently passed away. The Guerrero family have paid Mr. Light's funeral expenses in full, and the town has raised a fund to serve as both a symbol of our gratitude and our condolences. We, the writers at the █████ ████████ ██████, have chipped in $100 and encourage you to do the same. Emily was sickly from birth. She had a congenital condition called hemophilia, a disease with no known cure. The lifespans of these individuals are severely reduced. Children are bed-ridden and adults much watch themselves carefully. It's a cruel twist of fate that a brave person like Mr. Light has to burden such grief; if Emily's body were normal, she would still be alive today. I'm sure that she's smiling down on our little town from the heavens. Luckily, things are going well for Mr. Light, all things considered. Laura often visits her hero and Mr. Light has taken a paternal role for Laura. While life may never return to normal for these two, we can only wish them the best. Here's to Mr. Light and Guerrero family for their acts of bravery and kindness beyond the call of duty. Footnotes 1. The sphere of human thought. 2. Colloquially known as MemRI 3. Deployment of MTF Omega-0 ("Ará Orún") for investigative purposes is currently pending approval. 4. This is due to the complete removal of the brain's ability to filter out any incoming memes. 5. Among Ms Guerrero's possessions was a well-documented diary. It is proposed that Ms Guerrero used the diary format as a coping mechanism while within SCP-3662. « SCP-3095 | TEAM BIRD | SCP-3296 » |
SCP-3663 | keter | close Info X SCP-3663: The Adventure of the Cardboard Box Author: MaliceAforethought Image Credit: http://www.140wg.ang.af.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2001790695/ More by this author SCP-3663's containment zone. Entity not pictured. Item №: SCP-3663 Threat Level: Orange ● Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3663 is currently located in what were formerly the Site-54 maintenance tunnels. To prevent demanifestation, no personnel are to be given access to the area, and efforts are to be taken to reduce the tunnels' moisture levels. Should SCP-3663 demanifest, MTF Nu-4 ("Box Cutters") are to be mobilised, with the goal of a) locating SCP-3663 and b) preventing any damage occurring to the entity. If possible, SCP-3663 is to be fitted with GPS tracking devices to aid re-containment. Once located, SCP-3663 is to be transferred to a mobile pipe network, and remanded to Site-54. Efforts are to be undertaken to discourage SCP-3663 from transporting itself to a location within two kilometers of SCP-015. Description: SCP-3663 is a humanoid entity constructed primarily from cardboard (in the form of boxes and tubes), adhesive tape, and twine. SCP-3663 is fully capable of movement and vocalisation via an unknown mechanism, and has proven to be semi-sapient, responding to questions and reacting to its immediate environment. The interior of SCP-3663 contains crude cardboard and paper models of all major human organs, with coloured wool representing blood vessels and the nervous system. SCP-3663 does not require these components to function, and their purpose within the entity is unknown. SCP-3663 is capable of instantaneously transporting both itself and other objects over long distances, with no upper limit to the entity's range observed. The method by which this is achieved is currently unknown, though it is known that physical contact with the entity is required. Despite being able to utilise its abilities regardless of physical location, SCP-3663 has shown extreme preference for 3663-Applicable regions (defined as an enclosed, tunnel-like space, or network of spaces, measuring at least 40 cm in diameter), and will invariably choose to manifest within such areas. SCP-3663 behaviour is easily predictable when not influenced by outside forces. The entity will engage in a simple cyclic pattern of actions, which have been recorded as follows: SCP-3663 manifests in a 3663-Applicable area, emitting low vocalisations and waving its arms in a manner suggesting attempted intimidation or fright. The entity will begin roaming the area, pausing periodically to emit louder, higher pitched noises. SCP-3663 will attempt to make its way towards any human subject in the area. Note that if no subject is nearby, this action will not commence, and SCP-3663 will simply remain in the area indefinitely. Rarely, SCP-3663 has been observed pursuing subjects outside of 3663-Applicable areas, to a distance of (at most) 50 metres. The subject is gripped by the entity, and experiences heightened apprehension and/or paranoia. SCP-3663 demanifests. SCP-3663 manifests in a second 3663-Applicable location, along with the subject, who is invariably unconscious but otherwise unharmed. After releasing the subject and moving a short distance, SCP-3663 demanifests a second time, reappearing in a third location and triggering the beginning of a new cycle. If at any point during this cycle SCP-3663 is damaged in such a way as to inhibit movement, or is moved more than 50 metres away from a 3663-Applicable area, it will instantaneously demanifest, returning to the beginning of a new cycle in a repaired state. Small damages, such as minor cuts or tears, will not trigger this effect. Addendum.1: Interview log 3663-1: ► Show Interview Log ◄ Hide Interview Log Interviewed: SCP-3663 Interviewer: Researcher Doyle Foreword: The following interview was conducted via two-way audiovisual recording systems embedded within a makeshift interview chamber, located inside SCP-3663's central containment area (formerly the Site-54 maintenance tunnels). <Begin Log> Researcher Doyle: Hello SCP-3663, I was wondering if- SCP-3663: The… the tunnel monster. Researcher Doyle: I'm sorry? SCP-3663: I'm the tunnel monster. Not… not SCP-3663. The tunnel monster. That's me. Researcher Doyle: I… see. So, uh, tunnel monster, why do you do what you do? Moving people around, I mean. SCP-3663: The tunnel monster captures people. That's me, I'm the tunnel monster. I… I capture people and take them into the tunnels where I live. In the tunnels. The pipes. I'm the tunnel monster. Researcher Doyle: I understand that, but what do you hope to achieve by doing it? You seem to pick your locations at random, so it seems to me that you're not really making much of a difference. You could just as easily- SCP-3663: Please stop. It's what I do, I have to do it, I'm not… I am the tunnel monster. It's me. Please stop. Researcher Doyle: What? We're trying to help you here, you can't want to spend all your time underground. We can get you set up here with your own room, you wouldn't even have to crawl about in those dirty pipes anymore. Doesn't that sound nice? What do you say? SCP-3663: Please. I… I'm the… [SCP-3663 pauses for ~5 seconds] …the tunnel monster. I don't want to… to do this, it's what I do. I have to do it. I'm the tunnel monster. I do it, I'm the tunnel thing, the tunnel monster. [Two wet patches are observed forming on SCP-3663's 'face'] In the pipes, hiding in the tunnels going to get you. I have to do it. Please. [SCP-3663 front surface begins to lose structural integrity due to accumulated water damage] Please. I don't want to play anymore. I'm the monster. The tunnels, I'm [unintelligible]. Researcher Doyle: …That will be all for today. Thank you. <End Log> Due to the possibility of severely damaging SCP-3663, to the point of initiating a new cycle and a breach of containment, no further interviews are being scheduled for the foreseeable future. Addendum.2: Event 3663-Delta: On ██/██/20██, SCP-3663's behaviour diverged briefly from established patterns. At 14:20, the entity emerged from the Site-54 maintenance tunnels and began to emit vocalisations in excess of 80 dB. These vocalisations, described as 'pained' by on-site staff, had a profound psychological effect, placing many personnel into a state of shock1. For ~4 hours, SCP-3663 wandered the facility, attacking staff and engaging in small-scale vandalism of facilities. Of note is the fact that SCP-3663 repeatedly attempted self-harm, by means of knives, pipes, water taps, and firearms. While SCP-3663 was repeatedly destroyed in this process, it subsequently re-manifested in the nearest air duct or maintenance area. Following the event, two bodies of former personnel were recovered from within Site-54. Autopsies showed the cause of death was a buildup of paper residue/wood pulp in all major blood vessels, as well as sinuses, ear tubes, and the majority of the digestive and respiratory systems. A number of other staff members were found to have been affected to a lesser degree, but are expected to make full recoveries. The entity's object class and definition of an SCP-3663-Applicable area have been updated accordingly. Subsequent information gathering revealed that this event coincided almost exactly with the death of POI-3663-12, who died of natural causes at the age of 79. Prior to their death, the individual in question had led an entirely unremarkable life, with no connection to any other anomalous groups, individuals, or objects. Attempts to establish a connection with the creation or origin of SCP-3663 are currently ongoing. Addendum.3: Discovery Log: ► Show Video Transcript 3663-1 ◄ Hide Transcript Foreword: The following is a transcript of Video 3663-1, recovered from civilian CCTV footage in [REDACTED]. The footage displays the first recorded evidence of SCP-3663's existence; prior to this date, no records, sightings, or physical disturbances suggesting anomalous activity relating to the entity have been found. <Begin transcript [15:22, 08/09/1979]> 00:00: Two young children, both males between the ages of 8 and 12, are seen playing in an abandoned construction yard. One (designated POI-3663-1) is running from the other (designated POI-3663-2), who is wearing a crude cardboard 'suit' resembling SCP-3663. 00:23: Both individuals leave the camera's view briefly, before returning. The 'game' they are playing seems to revolve around -2 chasing -1 through an unfinished water drainage system. POI-3663-2 repeatedly grabs -1 and attempts to pull them deeper into the tunnel; likewise, POI-3663-1 uses a number of make-believe weapons to fend off the assaults. 01:04: The sky is observed darkening slightly as POI-3663-1 trips on a length of pipe. POI-3663-2 is seen speaking, grabbing -1 and pulling them upright. POI-3663-1 pushes them away, apparently angered. POI-3663-2 steps backwards as if struck. 01:30: POI-3663-2 begins to shudder, while the visible sky continues to darken.3 POI-3663-1 clutches at their head, pointing at POI-3663-2 and shouting. Both children appear extremely distressed. 01:50: POI-3663-2 tries, and fails, to remove the upper portion of their 'suit'. 02:49: Camera visuals are lost, replaced by static. A continuous hum is heard. All other electronic devices in a 200 m radius are also recorded to have failed simultaneously. 04:12: Camera visuals return. Neither individual is in view, and no additional anomalies are observed. 06:08: SCP-3663 is seen walking past the camera. The entity shudders briefly, clawing at its face before demanifesting. <End transcript> POI-3663-1 was later found lying unconscious in a disused subway line, over 4 000 km away. They displayed no memory of either SCP-3663 or POI-3663-2, and claimed to have been playing alone. Societal reintegration of the subject occurred with no complications. To date, neither POI-3663-2 nor any record of their continued existence have been recovered. Footnotes 1. Phrases recorded include "Don't leave me", "I don't want this", and "Let me go home", among others. 2. See Addendum.3 for more details. 3. Note that no anomalous weather patterns were recorded for [REDACTED] during the period of time in question. |
SCP-3664 | keter | Item #: SCP-3664 Special Containment Procedures: An automated system is in place to manage the containment and research of SCP-3664. Three Foundation staff assigned to SCP-3664 will be directed to Testing Chamber 3664 on a weekly basis, with two of the staff overseeing. The researcher in the chamber will be provided full information on the weapon and will begin testing as per orders of the overseeing staff. Upon conclusion of testing all researchers will be exposed to Countermeme Asi-Aleph to remove information on the anomaly needed for its usage. All members of Research Team 3664 must receive training on managing their thoughts from the Memetics Division prior to being exposed to knowledge of SCP-3664. Persons prone to daydreaming or similar behaviors will not be allowed on the team. As per orders by Senior Researcher Marion Wheeler, Testing Chamber 3664 is the only location where detailed information on the weapon is permitted. Persons wholly compromised by cognitohazardous phenomena produced by SCP-3664 will be put into appropriate detainment. Description: SCP-3664 is a metaphysical weapon that wholly exists as a conceptual construct. As it lacks any physical form, the only way to interact with SCP-3664 is to think about interacting with it. Personnel who have used the anomaly describe it as resembling an assault rifle, combined with components from laser and anti-tank weaponry. Multiple portions are reportedly damaged. Only ambiguous details on the appearance can be provided, and attempts at drawing it result in the subject drawing a shaded-in rectangle. The only known way to improve the detail of descriptions is through the use of mnestic drugs. The minimum amount of information needed for a subject to interact with SCP-3664 is a description of its appearance. Once this is completed the subject can fire the weapon by thinking about firing it, which will cause anomalous events to occur in the vicinity of the subject. Through a trial-and-error process of guessing the weapon's functions, researchers have created a list of anomalous events and their corresponding thoughts, provided below. Thought Outcome Fire/Pull trigger Three projectiles composed of plasma will be ejected from in front of the subject, following their line of sight until impacting an object. Cloak/Hide The subject stops receiving all sensory stimuli from their environment for a period of 2 minutes. On occasion, subjects get a faint sense of nearby objects or movement. Enable tracking beacon A repeating soft thrumming sound is heard by the subject, originating from a position behind them. Following the initial tracking beacon test, the sound has been heard by subjects in all subsequent tests, lasting for a short interval after each use of the anomaly. Fire at self The subject becomes unable to perceive smoke and persons wearing gray formal attire. Activate primary laser An indiscernable projectile ejects from in front of the subject and penetrates into the head of the nearest person, leaving no injuries. The person will begin conceptually degrading, with details on their appearance becoming less defined and visually blurry as they forget details on their identity. Persons that begin questioning their own existence will permanently vanish. Administering mnestics and providing false information on the person's identity will reverse and end these effects. Bludgeon The subject vanishes, reappearing after one minute. Upon reappearing, the testing chamber enters a state of severe disrepair and has viscera manifest along its walls and floor. The viscera is all non-human and unidentifiable, with the exception of human eye tissues. Other researchers knowledgeable on the weapon report feeling "at ease" after this event occurs. Activate secondary laser Persons visible to the subject begin perceiving their environment as rapidly degrading while changing structure, with areas breaking apart and falling into a "pit" below the floor. This results in severe disorientation, ending when the persons experience sensory overloads. Those that perceive themselves entering a pit experience full brain death. Mnestic chemicals are present in their bloodstreams during the event. Fire rocket Undetermined. Although files exist detailing planned experiments where the anti-tank weaponry is tested, no members of Research Team 3664 have any memory on the researchers involved in the planning or any actual tests of it. Self destruct A monotone voice is perceived, which states "You are not an MT—[indiscernable] agent. Access denied." Further testing on this command is forbidden. Failsafe/Last resort An indiscernable projectile ejects from in front of the subject and forms a cognitohazardous symbol on impact, formed from human blood. Persons affected by the symbol will permanently believe they are a Mobile Task Force agent involved in an "important operation." These persons are incapable of providing further details. How SCP-3664 came to the attention of the Foundation is unknown. Addendum: Starting on 5/Feb/2014, members of Research Team 3664 began reporting that they were experiencing intrusive thoughts during testing. These thoughts have involved the researchers abruptly thinking about severed limbs, a bleeding human, and volleys of artillery fire. On 13/Feb/2014 Researcher Linda Ward thought about grabbing onto the injured human. A male subject wearing bulletproof security armor manifested on the ground next to Ward, who repeatedly attempted to communicate through American Sign Language: FOLLOWED-TELL-GUN A loud cracking sound was heard a minute later and the subject expired. Inspection of the cadaver (SCP-3664-α) found large lacerations and bite wounds matching no known organisms on all sections of the body. SCP-3664-α's facial features, ID, fingerprints, and any potential identifiers cannot be wholly perceived for undetermined reasons. This does not affect the Foundation seal tattooed onto the back of the cadaver's head. The thrumming sound produced by the tracking beacon has since increased in intensity, and is reportedly heard from numerous positions around subjects. The sudden loss of Research Team 3664 members' memories on SCP-3664 is under investigation. Sightings of bite marks and large holes on the heads of researchers are unverified. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3664" by NatVoltaic, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3664. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3665 | safe | Item #: SCP-3665 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3665 is to be contained in a standard Safe Class locker in Site-19. In the event that the packaged 'Imitation Blood' contained within SCP-3665 runs out, blood obtained from D-Class personnel may be used. During testing, research staff are advised to ensure that the powder used in the activation of SCP-3665-1 is not lost. Description: SCP-3665 is a 15x10x3.5cm package of a powdery substance, labelled as 'Instant Demon, Just Add Blood!', with a depiction of a stylized male and female demon, with ram-like horns, and bat-like wings, on either side of the text. Inside the package, there is a moderate amount of dry powder of an unidentified substance, or mixture of substances, having the overall consistency of talcum powder. Also packaged is a small, plastic container of 'Imitation Blood', containing what appears to be cranberry juice, red food coloring, and a currently unidentified substance, along with instructions for use. + Show transcribed text obtained from instructions booklet. - Close Homo, fuge!1 Instructions Thank you for purchasing 'Instant Demon, Just Add Blood!' by Asmodeus Labs! We always strive to give you the best experience in summoning forces more ancient and powerful than man will ever be, from the comfort of your own home! Are you tired of having to swear eternal loyalty to dark forces every time you want material wealth beyond your wildest dreams? Wish that succubus would quit droning about the details of your 24 year contract and succ on this? Well now, there's a better way! Using our state of the art occult technology, we've bundled the whole evocation process into an easy to access powder. Now even little Tommy can start raising Hell, literally! All you have to do is follow these easy instructions, and one of our fine spirits will be with you shortly! Step 1: Pour the powder out of the package, and onto a flat surface. Step 2: Drop three drops of our imitation blood into the powder, and use it to write your name. No worries for you diehard occultists out there, real blood works as well! Step 3: Wait, and enjoy! When you're done, just collect the powder back into the bag, and you're ready to use it again! (Back cover) Asmodeus Labs is a company hell-bent on making the powers of darkness easy for the whole family to access. If this one demon doesn't satisfy you, we hope you'll come visit us for some more exciting products! Knowledge is power. The illusion of power is the illusion of knowledge. Asmodeus Labs When these instructions are followed, the powder around the area where the subject's name was written will begin to steam, and will continue to do so for roughly twenty minutes. Following this, SCP-3665-1 will appear to the individual who activated SCP-3665, appearing first as a red mist, before adopting its usual form, expressing discontent that it must 'limit itself to such a lowly form', and greeting the individual who 'summoned' it. SCP-3665-1 is an entity that is only perceptible to the individual who activated SCP-3665. Exact features such as gender, age, and ethnicity vary based on the individual, but SCP-3665-1 is most often described to be a humanoid, with the addition of features similar to a depiction of a demon or evil spirit, such as horn-like protrusions from the head, bat-like wings, and a short tail2. SCP-3665-1 will speak in the language best known by the individual who activated SCP-3665, and appears to have an innate knowledge of the subject's history, personal life, and preferences. SCP-3665-1 appears to be unaware of, or unwilling to acknowledge anyone except the individual who 'summoned' it. SCP-3665-1 is able to seemingly remember specific events when activated by the same person multiple times, but is unable or unwilling to recall events that happened when it was activated by another individual. While present, SCP-3665-1 will perform tasks that are assigned to it by the individual who activated SCP-3665, however, actions that SCP-3665-1 appears to take do not affect anything other than the subject's perception. For instance, if asked to move a cup from one table to another, the subject would visualize SCP-3665-1 moving the cup. No-one other than the subject would see the cup moving. However, when SCP-3665-1 expires, the cup would be in its original position. SCP-3665-1 is also seemingly unable to cause anyone serious injury, or do anything that would significantly affect the surrounding area, due to its only being able to affect the subject's perception. If asked to do something it is unable to, SCP-3665-1 will respond with: 'Leave these frivolous demands, which strike a terror to my fainting soul!'3. SCP-3665-1 will react similarly if asked a question the subject is unaware of the answer to. This can include giving incorrect information if the subject holds an untrue belief. After two hours, SCP-3665-1 will begin to disappear, described as evaporating slowly. During this time, all changes to the subject's perception will be reverted. + Show Testing Log - Hide Testing Log Template Date of Test: Subject: Subject's Request: Transcribed Response: Note: During testing, personnel are required to transcribe requests and visual response from SCP-3665-1, which will make up the transcribed response portion of the testing log. ___________________ Date of Test: ██/██/2017 Subject: Dr. Reynard Subject's Request: SCP-3665-1 is asked who or what it is. Transcribed Response: Lowly human who dares to question my nature when knowledge of it would strike fear into thy very soul! I am a demon called here to fulfill your will! Call me what you will! Date of Test: ██/██/2017 Subject: Dr. Reynard Subject's Request: SCP-3665-1 was told that it would be called 'Bob' for the remainder of the testing period. Transcribed Response: Yes! 'Tis indeed a good name that shall strike terror into the hearts of all good and holy men! All shall fear the name of 'Bob'! Date of Test: ██/██/2017 Subject: Dr. Reynard Subject's Request: SCP-3665-1 was told to retrieve a cup of coffee. Transcribed Response: SCP-3665-1 leaves the room for roughly twenty seconds. SCP-3665-1 returns with a cup of coffee that is hot to the touch, and tastes like coffee. Put empty cup of coffee down on table. Note: Dr. Reynard made motions that indicated he was seeing a cup of coffee in front of him, and reported feeling re-energized after drinking it. This is believed to be a result of the placebo effect. Date of Test: ██/██/2017 Subject: Dr. Reynard Subject's Request: SCP-3665-1 was told to retrieve a small cup of water, and pour it on Dr. Reynard. Transcribed Response: SCP-3665-1 leaves the room for roughly twenty seconds. SCP-3665-1 returns with a cup of water, and pours it on Dr. Reynard. Dr. Reynard experiences discomfort, but his clothes and body are not wet to the touch. Date of Test: ██/██/2017 Subject: Dr. Reynard Note: An object is placed behind the door to the testing chamber. Dr. Reynard is unaware of what this object is, but is aware that one has been placed. Subject's Request: Dr. Reynard instructs SCP-3665-1 to open the door, allowing himself to see what the object is. Transcribed Response: Leave these frivolous demands, which strike a terror to my fainting soul! (SCP-3665-1 was unable to do so.) Date of Test: ██/██/2017 Subject: Dr. Reynard Subject's Request: SCP-3665-1 is asked why it follows instructions when summoned. Transcribed Response: I am bound to by the terms of our contract! (Gestures toward SCP-3665.) Alas! Were I not, I would spread evil across this land as my ilk did in the days of old! Count thy blessings, human! Date of Test: ██/██/2017 Subject: Dr. Reynard Subject's Request: SCP-3665-1 is asked who created SCP-3665, and by extension, the contract. Transcribed Response: Leave these frivolous demands, which strike a terror to my fainting soul! Note: Dr. Reynard noted that this was stated in the same tone of voice and intonation as it was previously stated, likened to a 'prerecorded message'. Date of Test: ██/██/2017 Subject: Dr. Reynard Subject's Request: SCP-3665-1 is asked for information regarding the individual(s) affiliated with 'Asmodeus Labs'. Transcribed Response: Per inoequalem respectu toitus.4 Note: This is the first recorded instance of SCP-3665-1 issuing a response that indicated it may have some knowledge of who or what created it. Date of Test: ██/██/2017 Subject: Dr. Reynard Subject's Request: SCP-3665-1 is asked what its meaning behind the previous response was, in regards to the previous test log. Transcribed Response: My contractors are elusive. But, solamen miseris socios habuisse doloris5. Do you crave real power? Find us at the crossroads. Note: Investigation of the previous responses is ongoing. Further tests in which SCP-3665-1 is questioned as to its origin are scheduled to take place at a later date. Footnotes 1. Latin for 'Man, fly!'. This is believed to be a reference to the play 'Doctor Faustus', as SCP-3665-1 has also referenced this play on occasion. The scene from 'Doctor Faustus' in which this phrase is used involves the words appearing on the titular character's arm, warning him not to sign a contract with the demon Mephistophilis. 2. This appears to be variable depending on what the subject considers a demon or evil spirit to be. One researcher who was raised in Eastern Asia reported SCP-3665-1 to appear as a human wearing an Oni mask with red skin. 3. This is another quote from Doctor Faustus, the scene in which involves a demon refusing to elaborate on the nature of hell. 4. This is a quote from Doctor Faustus, in which a demon provides an elusive response to one of the titular character's scientific questions. The Latin translation is 'Unequal motion with respect to the whole thing'. Dr. Reynard had not read Doctor Faustus at the time. 5. Also a quote from Doctor Faustus, the scene from which involves the demon Mephistophilis explaining why Lucifer tempts humans. The Latin translation is 'to the unhappy, it is a comfort to have had company in misery', or more simply, 'misery loves company'. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3665" by RecursiveRecursion, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3665. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3666 | keter | Foundation SCPSYSTEM NT [Version 3.5.182733] <C> Copyright 19██-20██ FoundationSystems. |>: Open file_scp-3666 |> Password Required: brokEN896piLLAr28 |> Credentials Accepted. |> Warning: This file has multiple iterations. Show all? (Y/N) |> Warning: This file has multiple iterations. Show all? (Y/N) |>: Y |> Loading… Iteration #1 (07/05/2018) Iteration #2 (04/09/2019) Iteration #3 (01/01/2021) Iteration #4 (05/12/2023) Item #: SCP-3666 Special Containment Procedures: Each individual affected by SCP-3666 is to be confined within a standard humanoid cell. Several researchers are to study the immune system and DNA of affected individuals to further understanding of SCP-3666. Doctors are to analyze affected immune systems for potential health risks and damage. Alternative amnestic treatments are to be utilized Research is to be conducted to find or create new medicine with the capacity to alter memories. Description: SCP-3666 is an allergic inflammatory reaction to the presence of amnestic proteins and substances within the bloodstream of affected individuals. Immune systems modified by SCP-3666 are unable to change or adapt to both normal anti-allergy treatments and those developed by the Foundation. As of now, no gene or allele has been correlated to the creation of SCP-3666 within the genome of affected individuals. Currently, 147 individuals from Scandinavian origin have been diagnosed with SCP-3666. This corresponds to the total population of the former town of Ahni, Norway. The town did not exhibit any anomalous properties which could lead to the activation of SCP-3666 within unaffected or affected individuals. Since the arrival of Foundation forces, the town has been shut down. Individuals affected by SCP-3666 show regular symptoms of digestion or skin related allergies when exposed to Class-B to Class-F amnestics which are ingested or inserted into the patient. Individuals affected by SCP-3666 show symptoms of respiratory related allergies to Class-A amnestics which are inhaled. Affected immune systems effectively eliminate all amnestic substances while inside or before they can reach blood vessels within the brain. Due to this effect, all affected individuals are effectively impervious to the main effects and side-effects of all amnestic treatments. SCP-3666 is capable of adapting itself to protect the central nervous system from memetics and cognitohazards which target regions of the brain processing long-term and short-term memory. Discovery Log: SCP-3666 was discovered following Incident-█████-O near Ahni, Norway. Foundation forces were quick to administer Class-A amnestics to residents exposed to the incident. Exposed residents did not forget the incident following the administration. All residents were found to possess the same SCP-3666 properties and were relocated to Site-52 for further examination. Item #: SCP-3666 Special Containment Procedures: All border exits from and entrances to Norway are to be closed immediately. All Norwegian airlines are to be dissolved. All phone lines, social media, and internet connections from and to Norway are to be cut off. A disinformation campaign led by the Foundation is to create and spread rumors of a lethal virulent pathogen in Norway on social media, television networks, and radio stations. All information found contradicting the campaign is to be removed. All Foundation personnel stationed at Site-52 or who have come into contact with individuals affected by SCP-3666 are to remain in Norway. All personnel who have travelled to other countries after being stationed at Site-52 are to be traced and located and are to remain in their respective countries. These countries are to be locked down in a manner similar to that of Norway. Foundation resources are to be invested or redirected to research into vaccines or cures for SCP-3666 infection. When or if a vaccine is found, the population of all non-lockdown countries is to be vaccinated. When or if a cure is found, the population of all lockdown countries is to be cured before SCP-3666 is capable of contaminating non-lockdown countries. Foundation sites, areas, anomalies, and personnel which have not come into contact with SCP-3666 and are within lockdown countries are to be relocated to non-lockdown countries through Foundation forces. Foundation sites and areas which have come into contact with SCP-3666 are to become "independent" while receiving funding from the Foundation. "Independent" sites and areas are to never come into contact with non-lockdown countries or non-independent sites and areas. The Foundation is to search for alternatives to standard amnestics and memory altering products. All information concerning SCP-3666 is restricted to Level 4 Clearance personnel and above. The disinformation campaign led by the Foundation is to also apply to Level 3 Clearance personnel and under. Description: SCP-3666 is an allergic inflammatory reaction to the presence of amnestic proteins and substances within the bloodstream of affected individuals. Immune systems modified by SCP-3666 are unable to change or adapt to both normal anti-allergy treatments and those developed by the Foundation. As of now, no gene or allele has been correlated to the creation of SCP-3666 within the genome of affected individuals. Individuals affected by SCP-3666 show regular symptoms of digestion or skin related allergies when exposed to Class-B to Class-F amnestics which are ingested or inserted into the patient. Individuals affected by SCP-3666 show symptoms of respiratory related allergies to Class-A amnestics which are inhaled. Affected immune systems effectively eliminate all amnestic substances while inside or before they can reach blood vessels within the brain. Due to this effect, all affected individuals are effectively impervious to the main effects and side-effects of all amnestic treatments. SCP-3666 is capable of adapting and modifying the central nervous system to protect it from memetics and cognitohazards which target regions of the brain processing long-term and short-term memory. Alternative amnestics and memory altering products are completely ineffective at suppressing SCP-3666 in affected individuals. SCP-3666 is capable of spreading from person to person through unknown means. Due to its rapid spread, the cause of SCP-3666 is hypothesized to be a virus or a meme. The virus or the meme would be unable to be detected by the host's immune system and would be successful at perturbing it to create the effects of SCP-3666. As of 04/09/2019, SCP-3666 contaminates the entire population of Norway. Item #: SCP-3666 Special Containment Procedures: All countries are to integrate Procedure-065-Abschirmung. Procedure-065-Abschirmung ensures: The removal of all border exits and entrances from and to other countries. The independence of all autonomous regions. The removal of all international communication lines. This includes all social media, phone connections, radio stations, e-mails, mail and television networks. All countries are to have information, social, and communication networks isolated from other countries. Monthly analyzation of citizens by Foundation forces to detect the presence of SCP-3666. The relocation of unaffected sites, personnel, anomalies and areas from countries affected by SCP-3666 to unaffected countries. Worldwide effort to suppress and negate the effects of SCP-3666. The autonomy of all sites and areas affected by SCP-3666. Contact with affected sites and areas is to be cut off. Affected sites and areas are to still receive funding from the Foundation. Information concerning SCP-3666 is restricted to Level 4 Clearance personnel and above. All analyzation of individuals affected is to be automatic and never manual. Personnel are to always stay 50 meters away from affected individuals. Description: SCP-3666 is an allergic inflammatory reaction to the presence of amnestic proteins and substances within the bloodstream of affected individuals. Immune systems modified by SCP-3666 are unable to change or adapt to both normal anti-allergy treatments and those developed by the Foundation. As of now, no gene or allele has been correlated to the creation of SCP-3666 within the genome of affected individuals. Individuals affected by SCP-3666 show regular symptoms of digestion or skin related allergies when exposed to Class-B to Class-F amnestics which are ingested or inserted into the patient. Individuals affected by SCP-3666 show symptoms of respiratory related allergies to Class-A amnestics which are inhaled. Affected immune systems effectively eliminate all amnestic substances while inside or before they can reach blood vessels within the brain. Due to this effect, all affected individuals are effectively impervious to the main effects and side-effects of all amnestic treatments. SCP-3666 is capable of adapting and modifying the central nervous system to protect it from memetics and cognitohazards which target regions of the brain processing long-term and short-term memory. If an individual comes within a 30 meter area of an individual affected by SCP-3666, the healthy individual will be contaminated by SCP-3666. This area is expanding in size since its discovery. The growth of the area is not proportional to its time of growth, it is accelerating rapidly. No direct causes to SCP-3666 have been found. All attempts to reengineer immune systems to suppress SCP-3666 have failed. Immune systems of subjects have become stronger following these attempts. SCP-3666 is capable of reconnecting memories to the central nervous system following its infection of amnesticized individuals with standard amnestics. Standard amnestics only "freeze" and isolate certain parts and memories of the brain to produce memory loss. SCP-3666 has recently been discovered to reverse the aforementioned amnestic treatment. As of 01/01/2021, only nine areas remain unaffected by SCP-3666, these include: Greenland (Denmark) Canada Siberia (Russia) Iceland Svalbard (Norway) French Polynesia (France) Antarctica Alaska (United States) Franz Josef Land (Russia) |>: Open file_dr-toriang-notes |> Loading… (05/02/2022) We have tried so many ways to cure SCP-3666, to find a way to stop its spread, but we failed each time. We have tried to connect it with some imperfections within the human DNA, but to no avail. We have blamed memes, viruses, and bacterias, but there were no scapegoats to burn. There is no cure, no vaccine, no gene or brain editing that can be made. There is only SCP-3666 and we are powerless against it. Many of our SCPs cannot live within the conditions imposed by regions of the world which aren't affected by SCP-3666. With the exception of French Polynesia, they're desolate and cold environments. Another problem arises when sites centered around location-based anomalies are infected by SCP-3666. We will find new ways to fight SCP-3666. The world is still not ready. Item #: SCP-3666 Special Containment Procedures: Procedure-065-Abschirmung successfully executed. The Foundation is to enter an emergency state. All methods to circumvent amnestic usage are to be utilized, such as: Execution of personnel. Increases in deployment of Mobile Task Force Gamma-5 ("Red Herrings") Removal of all information found to be cognitohazardous or infohazardous or critical to the Foundation on radio stations, television, news papers, and social media. Installment of martial law within countries through puppet or shadow governments if necessary. Monthly reevaluation of containment procedures. Reevaluation of the Ethics Committee. Information concerning SCP-3666 is restricted to Level 4 Clearance personnel and above. Description: SCP-3666 is an allergic inflammatory reaction to the presence of amnestic proteins and substances within the bloodstream of affected individuals. Immune systems modified by SCP-3666 are unable to change or adapt to both normal anti-allergy treatments and those developed by the Foundation. As of now, no gene or allele has been correlated to the creation of SCP-3666 within the genome of affected individuals. Individuals affected by SCP-3666 show regular symptoms of digestion or skin related allergies when exposed to Class-B to Class-F amnestics which are ingested or inserted into the patient. Individuals affected by SCP-3666 show symptoms of respiratory related allergies to Class-A amnestics which are inhaled. Affected immune systems effectively eliminate all amnestic substances while inside or before they can reach blood vessels within the brain. Due to this effect, all affected individuals are effectively impervious to the main effects and side-effects of all amnestic treatments. SCP-3666 is capable of adapting and modifying the central nervous system to protect it from memetics and cognitohazards which target regions of the brain processing long-term and short-term memory. If an individual comes within a 30 m 78 m area of an individual affected by SCP-3666, the healthy individual will be contaminated by SCP-3666. This area is expanding in size since its discovery. The growth of the area is not proportional to its time of growth, it is accelerating rapidly. No direct causes to SCP-3666 have been found. All attempts to reengineer immune systems to suppress SCP-3666 have failed. Immune systems of subjects have become stronger following these attempts. SCP-3666 is capable of reconnecting memories to the central nervous system following its infection of amnesticized individuals with standard amnestics. Standard amnestics only "freeze" and isolate certain parts and memories of the brain to produce memory loss. SCP-3666 has recently been discovered to reverse the aforementioned amnestic treatment. As of 05/12/2023, SCP-3666 contaminates the entire world population. |>: Open file_scp-3666-incidents |> Loading… Incident-A (12/01/2025): Several Level 1-2 Clearance personnel were made aware of 27 controversial O5 Council documents due to a breach of information from the Foundation archives. All members of the former O5 Council were executed before Foundation forces were capable of overcoming the attack. Further methods to protect the O5 Council and critical files have put in place. Incident-B (09/01/2029): The entirety of Site-87 and Area-45 were exposed to broadcasts of a Level 4-5 Clearance meeting from an unknown source. To avoid an attack similar to Incident-A, all personnel having viewed the broadcast were executed by a firing squad with the exception of Level 4-5 personnel. Executed personnel within Site-87 and Area-45 were replaced. The decision destabilized relations between higher and lower personnel following breaches of information of the event. Terminating lower personnel made aware of the event is still in question. Incident-C (05/05/2031): The population of Turkey, France, Norway, and Australia were made aware of the Foundation's existence through several breaches of information on their respective internet networks. Aforementioned information was published by Dr █████, a Foundation insider who was later found and executed. All mentions of Dr █████'s reports were rapidly removed. The information was memetic in nature; informed individuals were unable to forget or believe that the information was false. Several counter-memes were initiated, all were unsuccessful at preventing destabilization of governments and government trust within the aforementioned countries. Sites, areas, and Foundation officials were relocated. Incident-D (07/09/2035): The Ethics Committee was charged for several crimes of fraud, corruption, and high treason against the O5 Council and the Administrator. All of its members were executed. The Ethics Committee was reformed under stricter guidelines. All decisions concerning administrative laws or executive orders proposed by the Ethics Committee are to be reevaluated by the O5 Council and the Administrator. In order to replace roles maintained by the Ethics Committee, the Administrator was given supplementary and emergency powers within the council. Footnotes 1. SCP-3666 was reclassified as Gevurah by O5 Council vote due to its ability to influence the Foundation's inner structure and secondary objectives. |>: Close file_scp-3666 |> Closing File… |>: Delete search-history |> Deleting history… |>: Shutdown scpsystem |> Shutting down… ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3666" by SpookyPizza, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3666. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3667 | thaumiel | SCP-3667 following Incident Report 17/12/2010. SCP-3667-1a is out of frame. Item: SCP-3667 Special Containment Procedures: Display initial containment procedures Hide initial containment procedures MTF Chi-5 members inspecting SCP-3667's anti-aircraft missile network. SCP-3667 is to be continually monitored by members of MTF Chi-5 (“Solomon’s SEALs”), with additional personnel requested from Site-574 as necessary. As of 14/01/2012, the Mirny mine has been outfitted with surface-to-air missile systems around its perimeter, to eliminate potential SCP-3667-1 instances; civilians are discouraged from entering the grounds on the pretext of unstable terrain, and will be detained and amnesticized if discovered trespassing. Any potential excursions into SCP-3667 must be approved by both the Site-574 Director, currently Ndeye Bocoume, and the Regional Administrator, Angelina Mikhailova. Display current containment procedures Hide current containment procedures Due to the large Foundation presence within SCP-3667, as well as the continued cooperation of sentient sub-instances, containment procedures have been reduced accordingly. MTF Chi-5 will continue to exterminate any non-compliant or non-sentient SCP-3667-1 sub-instances that pose a threat to Foundation personnel, but their duties have been expanded to include: a) mapping and analyzing SCP-3667’s topography and composition, and b) determining methods of utilizing SCP-3667-3 to contain existing SCPs. Description: SCP-3667 is a spatial anomaly located within a sinkhole at the bottom of the “Peace” kimberlite diamond mine (commonly referred to as the Mirny mine) in Mirny,1 Sakha Republic. Although ground-penetrating radar and magnetotelluric imaging techniques do not reveal any unusual structures below the mine or the town of Mirny, the sinkhole contains a Leibniz-class2 spatial anomaly, approximately 5km at its widest point and 6km at its highest point, consisting of a subterranean network of caves and passages, which contain: A variety of stone structures and complexes, usually crudely built; To date, 24 unique species, classified as SCP-3667-1a through -1x. Certain species are sapient, and the vast majority are anomalous. All species display hostility to humans, especially those of Russian descent; To date, approximately 12,000 anomalous human beings, classified collectively as SCP-3667-2, most suffering from varying degrees of psychological stress; A variety of machinery, mostly wooden, designed to imprison and/or torture humans or humanoid figures, classified as SCP-3667-3. Estimated perimeter of SCP-3667 overlaid on baseline topography (09/23/2016) Discovery: The sinkhole containing the entrance to SCP-3667 was formed on 17/12/2010, when workers at the Mirny mine performed a routine drilling operation. When the drill unexpectedly encountered the spatial anomaly and penetrated the cavern system of SCP-3667, the resulting cave-in killed at least one worker and injured several others. Initial exploration of the cave system by the workers identified some of the aforementioned stone structures and possible human remains; while attempting to contact their superiors, an instance of SCP-3667-1a violently emerged from the sinkhole and immolated the survivors. Foundation assets were scrambled from nearby Site-574 after intercepting dozens of police calls describing a winged humanoid creature; fires and collapsed buildings across the town of Mirny delayed the response time of Foundation personnel considerably. Ground troops proved ineffective in subduing or terminating the instance, and 17 MTF members were killed by immolation or falling debris before a Foundation helicopter was able to eliminate the threat. Aftermath of SCP-3667-1a attack, later explained as a gas leak. In the immediate aftermath, the town of Mirny was aerially amnesticized by Foundation operatives, and the extensive fire damage was attributed to a gas leak at the nearby Mirny Polytechnic Institute. Surviving workers and executives of the Alrosa mining company were amnesticized separately, and were led to believe that the Mirny mine had ceased production in 2004 and was now off-limits to the public. The existing surface-to-air missile system perimeter was established in anticipation of further SCP-3667-1a excursions, and SCP-3667 was classified as a Keter-class anomaly. To date, three further instances of SCP-3667-1a and one instance of SCP-3667-1f have exited the sinkhole; all have been swiftly terminated. Notable SCP-3667-1 Sub-Instances: This is a partial list only, emphasizing the most dangerous or noteworthy SCP-3667 species. For a complete list of sub-instances, see Document 3667-1: Complete List of Sub-Instances. SCP-3667-1a: Cynocephalic humanoid with large, bat-like wings, measuring approximately 3m in height. Entity is covered in short, coarse fur and continually exudes a flammable oil-like substance, which it is able to anomalously ignite and use in an offensive capacity. Captive entities display rudimentary cognitive ability, forming complex social structures and able to recognize recurring patterns in abstract shapes. SCP-3667-1f: Toad-like entity approximately 1m in height. Possesses no respiratory or digestive systems, and instead has a large, spike-filled cavity which instances have been observing using to transport SCP-3667-2 between variations of SCP-3667-3. Research is ongoing regarding how SCP-3667-1f performs metabolic functions without any apparent source of nutrients. SCP-3667-1m: Emaciated humanoid entity approximately 1.5m in height, with red-brown skin and oversized head. Entity displays human-level intelligence and speaks modern Russian, offering subjects wealth and power in exchange for cherished personal objects; however, the entity possesses no anomalous abilities and, as soon as a bargain is struck, will attempt to renegotiate for something readily available. SCP-3667-1x: Forty-eight kyphotic humanoids approximately 5m in height, covered in furs and wearing oversized skulls of a variety of tundra animals, primarily moose, deer, and elk. Entities speak Old Church Slavonic, but numerous grammatical errors and anachronisms indicate a familiarity with modern Russian. They refer to themselves collectively as магистрат, or “magistrates.” Exploration: On 20/03/2012, following the establishment of the Mirny mine perimeter and subsequent SCP-3667-1 excursions, exploration of SCP-3667 was deemed a priority by Regional Administrator Angelina Mikhailova. MTF Chi-5 was mobilized for initial exploration on 22/03/2012, and first entry into SCP-3667 occurred on 23/03/2012. All dialogue has been translated from Russian. Exploration Log 3667-A Hide Exploration Log Initial exploration is conducted by the four-man MTF Chi-5 Team One, selected by random draw. Team members are henceforth referred to by their designations Anna, Boris, Vasily, and Gregory. All are armed with ordnance, including small explosives and fragmentation grenades. Video and audio feeds are monitored by a temporary command station set up within the perimeter of the mine, to minimize interference. Mission parameters are to conduct preliminary observation of SCP-3667’s interior and assess its threat level. Anna: This is Anna, check, check. Boris: Boris, check. Vasily: Vasily, check. Gregory: Check. Command, do we have permission to enter the anomaly? Command: You’re all reading fine. Whenever you’re ready. Anna: Safeties off, boys and girls. We already know there’s shit down there. (As Team One enters the sinkhole, all audio and radio contact cuts off for approximately three seconds. When it is re-established, the team is standing on the floor of a large cave, dimly lit by a diffuse, unidentified source. Sounds of running water can be heard.) Still of SCP-3667 interior from Exploration 3667-A. Vasily: That felt – not right. Command: Team One, we lost contact with you there for a few seconds. Can you do a Hume check? Standard procedure.3 (Two minutes of radio silence. There are fainter sounds under the noise of the rushing water, but these are not readily identifiable and appear to be unnoticed by Team One.) Anna: Humes okay. Command: Vitals look good, too. Carry on. Gregory: Probably just the way the portal works that brought us here. Stable, Stationary, Unaided, Delayed… I don’t remember the rest. (Gregory’s camera turns to include the dimensional anomaly on this side, which appears as an uneven hole in the air with a clear view of the Mirny mine interior.) Gregory: Thing that flew through Mirny was probably drawn to the light. I’d want to get out of here, too. Boris: Word of caution, these rocks are loose up ahead. Anna: Noted. (Distinct crunching noises can be heard.) Gregory: These aren’t rocks, they’re – Anna: Probably skull fragments from the thing’s last victims. Nothing we haven’t seen before. Command, be advised that judging by sounds, we’re getting close to moving water. We might have to attempt a crossing. Command: Understood. Vasily: (Sniffs.) Nasty. Gregory: Command, please be advised that it smells rank in here. I’m gonna… I think it’s coming from up ahead. (The team approaches the source of the running water heard earlier: a wide stream, yellow-grey in appearance. The faint noises mentioned before appear to be tied to the river, and resolve into a number of voices whispering in Russian; however, the voices are too layered and indistinct to make out individual phrases. Again, Team One does not remark on this, appearing preoccupied with the river’s smell.) Vasily: Smells like rotten eggs. (Sniffs.) And… blood… and vanilla? Command: Vanilla? Gregory: No, he’s right. (Anna removes a small stone from the riverbank and tosses it in. No adverse effects on the stone are observed.) Anna: River seems okay. Boris, you take point. I’ll cover from behind. Command: Grab a sample of that water, if you will. Jars should be in your supply packs. Anna: Roger that. Gregory, that’s you. Gregory: Dammit. Anna: If you smell any other ice-cream flavours while you’re down there, just let us know. Gregory: Personal. This feels personal. Command: Team One, you’re operating on a very short clock here. The boys up the hill want you out of there by 1500 hours at the latest. Anna: Understood, Command. Boris, Vasily, you’re with me. Gregory, we’ll wait for you on the far side. (Team members Anna, Boris, and Vasily easily traverse the river, which transpires to be only ankle-deep. After collecting a sample of fluid, Gregory joins them. Unusual clumping patterns are observed in the water, which are briefly commented upon but ultimately dismissed as low-priority.) Anna: I’m seeing some… some very uniform stones on this side of the river, Command. Can anyone else confirm? This might be evidence of the remains of… some kind of structure. Boris: Vasily? Vasily: There’s definitely part of a wall over here. Structure confirmed. Segment of structure discovered by MTF Chi-5 Team One. Command: Alright. Can we get any idea of possible age, Team One? Does it look occupied? Gregory: I’m guessing a hundred, few hundred years old. Some of these bricks are disintegrating. Vasily: Looks abandoned. We could be dealing with some sort of sentient life down here, though, Command. Any primers on that? What do we do if we make contact? Command: You’re not cleared for that kind of interaction. If anything sentient’s still alive in there, we’ll send a specialist team another day. For now, your mission’s being cut short – I want you to scout out the extent of this structure, and then we’re bringing you out. Anna: There’s what looks like a hallway leading in. Let’s make this quick, boys and girls. (Team One proceeds down the hallway. Visibility quickly diminishes, and team members activate helmet lights.) Anna: Command, we’ve entered some kind of large… circular room. There aren’t any windows, but it looks a lot like one of those… church domes that let light through.4 There’s just rock at the top where a hole should be, though. Gregory: Some kind of artwork on the floor here. (The chamber’s floor is covered in an elaborate, though badly damaged, mosaic appearing to depict a variety of anomalous creatures, including some resembling SCP-3667-1a, reclining over a system of red and yellow rivers. Smaller, humanoid figures are also present, but it is unclear what they represent.) Vasily: Weird. Boris: Boys up the hill can handle that. Anna? Anna: There’s four hallways leading deeper into the structure here, Command. This thing might be bigger than I realized. Do you want us to keep pushing, or…? Command: Do what you can, Anna. Your call. Anna: Okay. Let’s do what we can. Team One, we’re going to split up. Boris, you’re taking tunnel number one. Vasily, you’re next. Gregory’s on tunnel number three, and I’ll take the last one. Anything goes wrong, you sound the alarm and we all retreat back to the portal. Command: Anna, you don’t have to – Anna: I’m going to get this thing searched for you, Command. Now, I want you watching all of us like hawks in there. Tell us the second that shit hits the fan. Command: Copy that. (Team members separate and proceed down their designated hallways. All hallways are identical: narrow and crudely built.) Gregory: Command, I think I’m approaching an exit. I feel a breeze. (Indistinct noises can be heard in the background of Gregory’s feed.) Gregory: Command? (Gregory’s headlight switches off.) Command: Shit. Gregory, come in. Anna: Command? What’s going on? Gregory: (whispering) Still here. Turned off my headlight. (Indistinct noises.) Gregory: (whispering) I think there’s something here. Command: Gregory, get back to your hallway and retreat to the portal. Anna, you too. I’m pulling you all out. Anna: I see you, Gregory. Stay where you are. (Anna’s headlight illuminates a large, spacious cavern, with three other entrances spaced evenly around the walls. Gregory is observed crouching behind an outcropping of rock several meters from the nearest entrance, and Vasily and Boris’ headlights are visible in the other two entrances, proving that all four hallways converge again at this point, although the reasons for this are unclear.) Gregory: Please, just turn off your lights. (Indistinct noises intensify and resemble breathing.) Gregory: It knows we’re here. Entity: Yes. Sinners. Foolish creatures. You should have stayed in your cages. (A large eyeless feline entity, approx. 10m in height, approaches from the far end of the cave.) Anna: Gregory, get out of there. Gregory: I fell down this hill. I can’t get back up. (Entity inhales deeply.) Entity: You do not have the mark of Ognyena. How did you find your way to this place, little mortals? You should not be here. Command: Anna, take Vasily and Boris and get out of there. I don’t want to lose all of you. Gregory: No. No. (Entity advances toward Gregory, who is seen fumbling with his pack.) Entity: You do not have the mark. When you die, you will not come back. That is good. Gregory: Goddammit, Anna, do something! (Gregory locates a fragmentation grenade from his pack and throws it at the entity.) Entity: Shiny baubles will not buy your life. (Entity picks up grenade in teeth and swallows.) That will be your head next, you foolish – (There is a muffled explosion, followed by several wet thumps.) Command: Anna! Anna, what’s going on? (Video feeds show Vasily and Boris have retreated to the hallways, while Anna and Gregory's cameras are either facing the ground or shaking enough to be unobservable.) Anna: We’re alright. I’m with Gregor now. We’re going to need a backup team to pick us up – I think he’s twisted an ankle from the fall. Command: Where… what’s the status on the feline entity? Is there any present danger? Anna: Yeah, the cat thing’s here too, but it’s missing, uh, most of its head. Your guys might want to take a look at it, anyways. Command: Oh. Anna: Looks like we kind of, uh, communicated with sentient entities after all. Sorry about that, Command. Command: Just – just hang tight, Anna. Anna: You bet. (MTF Chi-5 Team Two dispatched as backup, and all members of Team One recovered without further complications. Feline entity classified as SCP-3667-1b and portions removed from cadaver for further experimentation, although a full autopsy was not possible due to the entity’s state upon recovery.) END LOG Update 19/04/2012: Fluid sample from river recovered by MTF Chi-5 Team One features anomalous molecular structure and bonding sites, but will actively bond to organic molecules to create a cubic lattice, which accounts for unusual ripple patterns encountered during exploration. Research ongoing. Hide Exploration Log Exploration Log 3667-B Hide Exploration Log MTF Chi-5 Permanent Base Camp 3667: 04/10/2012 Following the success of initial SCP-3667 exploration and the continued reliability of the missile systems, a permanent base camp was established within the perimeter of the Mirny mine to house MTF Chi-5 personnel and to further monitor the spatial fluctuations giving rise to the anomaly. Exploration resumed on 30/10/2012, conducted by MTF Chi-5 Teams Two and Three and monitored from base camp. Mission parameters are to locate the source of SCP-3667’s spatial perturbations, and to further map its interior (avoiding areas previously reconnoitred by Team One). As before, all team members are armed with ordnance and small explosives. Yelena: Team Two, reporting in. Konstantin: Roll call, everybody. We’re here? Yes, good. Team Three’s ready as well, Command. Command: Good morning, everybody. I’m sure you’ve all watched the video transcripts from your colleagues in Team One by now, so you know what to expect inside there. Zhenya: A whole lot of kitten kibble. (Laughter.) Command: I hope you’ve brought your sleeping bags, because you’re going to be inside there for quite a while longer. Folks up the hill want you to find the source of the portal in the first place: I don’t know what they want to do with it, but don’t shut it down or anything. Team One reported coming across a stone structure in their investigation, so if you find anything similar that might be a good place to start. Leonid: Any updates on the monster situation? Command: You’re authorized to terminate anything you might come across in there. Administration doesn’t think you’ll be in any immediate danger, from what we’ve seen of the creatures inside there. They’re physically intimidating, but they tend to be… squishy. Konstantin: Excellent. Ivan: How’s Team One holding up? Command: Couldn’t be better. From what I’ve heard, they should be moved back to camp by the end of the week. Leonid: You should hear the shit Anna’s giving poor Gregory. Once his ankle’s healed she’ll probably break it again, just to teach him a lesson. (Laughter.) Command: I’ll be sure to tell him you wish him well. (Teams Two and Three successfully enter portal and perform Humes test. All readings normal.) Yelena: Five o’ clock’s where Team One explored. It looks like the cave might widen out at eleven o’ clock, so I’d recommend heading that way. Konstantin: Sounds good to me. Kratkiy: Something in here just doesn’t smell right. Anybody else getting that? It’s like – Zinaida: Yeah, Team One said the same thing. Apparently it comes from the rivers in this place. Kratkiy: You know, they were right. It does smell a little like vanilla. (The exploration team is interrupted by a noise resembling a human scream, emanating from deeper within the cave. One minute of radio silence, during which the noise does not repeat.) Leonid: Fucking hell. Dmitri: What was that? Konstantin: Probably a monster. Leonid, Kratkiy, I want you on point. Yelena, put some of your guys on cover. Yelena: You’re going after it? Konstantin: You heard what Command said, no? We shouldn’t be in any immediate danger. Yelena: Command, what’s your take on this? Command: So far we haven’t seen anything non-physical or memetic in there, but that’s not to say they don’t exist. This call’s for you and Konstantin to make, but stay sharp and go slow. (Human-like cry repeats, at a greater distance.) Konstantin: It’s also possible that it’s a civilian who got dragged in here. Yelena: Dammit. Alright. Zhenya and Zinaida, you two are in the back. Konstantin, we’ll follow you. Konstantin: If you don’t already have safeties off, do it now. Leonid: Hey Command, just notifying you the ceiling’s dropping… pretty considerably in this direction. It might be a dead end. Yelena: That noise is coming from somewhere. I don’t care what it is that’s making it, but we’re going to find it. (Kratkiy’s light reveals a large, shallow body of the same yellow fluid discovered by Team One, directly in front of the exploration team.) Still of SCP-3667 fluid basin from Exploration 3667-B. Unusual ripple patterns are visible. Konstantin: Looks shallow enough. Command, this stuff is safe? Command: Our boys are still running tests on it. It’s sticky, but it won’t harm you. Konstantin: We should be able to ford it. If the cave cuts off, I’ll let you know and we’ll turn around. (After approximately four minutes, the cavern increases in height and the body of fluid ends. Team members exit the fluid and wait for further instructions. Multiple diffuse noises can be heard in this cavern, most notably a repetitive scratching sound.) Yelena: Spread out. Weapons up. Konstantin: Command, this cavern is considerably larger than the last few we’ve been through. We’ve… I’m looking at the ceiling now, and I lose sight of it after about two meters. Command: I’m impressed you managed to find this place, but remember this isn’t in the original mission parameters. The last thing we need is you getting lost in there. Konstantin: Does anybody see an opposite wall? I don’t like not knowing how far this place goes. Yelena: Nothing over here. Zhenya, Zinaida, what about you? Zhenya: No wall, but there’s a pile of something on the floor where I am. Looks like… wood chips? Zinaida: Sorry, Yelena. I got – fucking shit shit shit! (Gunfire.) Yelena: Zinaida, come in! What just happened? Zinaida: …I think it was a rat. I’m pretty sure I missed it. Yelena: Are you alright? Zinaida: It was up inside this thing, looking like it was – it was – adjusting parts before it ran, and – Yelena, can you take a look at this? I don’t know what the hell I’m looking at. (Teams Two and Three converge on Zinaida to reveal a large, intricate circular wooden structure with one side apparently winched open. Rows of wooden spikes are visible inside, covered in a dark substance presumed to be blood.) Dmitri: Holy hell. (Noises resembling human whimpering emanate from deeper within the cave.) Yelena: I can’t say I’m a fan of this situation. Command, I’m advising a strategic retreat. Whatever it is that’s in here, we don’t need to deal with it. Zinaida: There’s more of them. They’re everywhere. Yelena: The machines? Or the rats? Zinaida: Both. They’re all over the fucking place. (Zinaida’s camera displays over 20 wooden structures of varying shapes and sizes, covered in large rats. All are staring at the exploration team.) Konstantin: Go on! Shoo! (The rats start and scurry away. Several forms are observed within the wooden structures.) Yelena: Command, are you seeing this? There… there are bodies in some of these. Leonid: Probably a civilian from town. Poor sap. Kratkiy: Oh my god. Konstantin: What is it? Kratkiy: This one’s still alive. END LOG Hide Exploration Log SCP-3667-2: Level 3/3667-2 clearance required. Input credentials Credentials accepted SCP-3667-2 instance recovering in Site-574 medical wing. Due to their regenerative properties, instances do not retain any sign of trauma. SCP-3667-2 is the collective designation for a group of 12,084 humanoid anomalies, discovered in SCP-3667 on 30/10/2012 and relocated to Site-574 from 02/11/2012 to 28/12/2012. Although the vast majority were discovered inside SCP-3667-3 instances, approximately 150 of all instances recovered were found either being transported within SCP-3667-1f instances, attempting to flee from SCP-3667, or being consumed by SCP-3667-1a or -1b instances. DNA sample from SCP-3667-2-5,874 is a perfect match for Vyacheslav Dunayevsky, a deceased resident of Mirny. All SCP-3667-2 instances display anomalous limited regeneration capabilities, activated by the same molecule retrieved by MTF Chi-5 Team One during Exploration 3667-A, which is present in their bloodstream. Attempts at introducing the molecule into the bloodstreams of non-anomalous humans have not resulted in the same regeneration capabilities; further research is ongoing, but it is currently assumed that the anomalous regeneration is directly tied to the SCP-3667-2 instances, with the anomalous molecule acting as merely a catalyst. Despite this, it is still possible to terminate SCP-3667-2 instances through repeated use of force exceeding the rate of their regeneration abilities (approximately 4mm of tissue a day, slower for organs or bone marrow). Of the 12,084 SCP-3667-2 instances, 10,756 are perfect physical and genetic matches for former residents of Mirny within the last 50 years (the remaining 1,328 instances do not correspond with any known person, living or deceased). Although all SCP-3667-2 instances claim to have lived their whole lives within SCP-3667,5 sampling from suitable cadavers within the Mirny region have confirmed the match. Analysis of town records and the SCP-3667-2 population indicates that, in order for a deceased resident to result in a genetically identical SCP-3667-2 instance to form within SCP-3667, several criteria must be met: Resident’s progenitors must have lived within Mirny town limits for at least two generations; Resident must have been suspected by contemporary residents of: committing a crime (however, resident must not have been convicted), such as arson or pedophilia; lechery; avarice; homosexuality; or paganism. With some exceptions, resident must have been affiliated with, or maintained close ties to, the Light of Five Heavens Russian Orthodox Church6 and its founder, Sergei Guslyakov. Incursion: On 23/08/2014, after 41 separate explorations of SCP-3667 mapping much of its interior, as well as capturing and containing instances of all known SCP-3667-1 species, a large (approx. 50m in height) porcine, previously unrecorded species of SCP-3667-1 exited the sinkhole and proceeded to assault the MTF Chi-5 base camp, leading to 3 fatalities and 20 severe injuries. Due to the instance’s possession of the same anomalous regeneration capabilities previously observed in SCP-3667-2 instances, as well as what superficially appeared to be an exoskeleton, on-site personnel were unsuccessful at termination attempts and instead called a strategic retreat to Site-574 to wait for reinforcement. Upon returning to the Mirny mine, Foundation personnel discovered that the SCP-3667-1 instance (classified as SCP-3667-1v) had destroyed much of the missile system perimeter and returned to the area directly in front of the sinkhole, where it remained unresponsive to further Foundation actions, including preparations for a coordinated round of air-to-ground drone strikes which eventually succeeded in terminating it. Regional Administrator Angelina Mikhailova (left) and Director Ndeye Bocoume. In response, Site-574 Director Ndeye Bocoume and Sakha Republic Regional Administrator Angelina Mikhailova issued a joint request to the O5 council, arguing that given the continued danger to Foundation personnel and Mirny residents posed by large, hostile SCP-3667-1 instances, as well as the number of SCP-3667-1 instances already kept in containment, MTF Chi-5 and additional Foundation reinforcements should proactively terminate all hostile SCP-3667-1 instances within SCP-3667 and attempt to secure the cooperation of sentient instances where possible. After 8 separate Ethics Committee hearings, O5 approval was granted on 02/13/2015. MTF Chi-5 Teams One through Three, as well as MTF Zeta-9 (“Mole Rats”) Teams Two through Four, began invasion preparations on 02/22/2015 and entered the anomaly on 04/07/2015. Incursion Report 3667-C Hide Incursion Report Incursion team mobilizes at Site-574 at 0500 hours. MTF Chi-5 Team Two and MTF Zeta-9 Team Four each drive AFVs, for use in encounters with additional SCP-3667-1v or other SCP-3667-1 instances. The remaining four teams travel on foot. An additional MTF personnel, henceforth referred to by her designation Perevodchik, provides translation between MTF Chi-5 and MTF Zeta-9; unless otherwise specified, Perevodchik’s translations are omitted from the log for sake of brevity. All MTF personnel have been armed with ordnance and small explosives, in addition to antidemonic kinetics7 and incendiary devices stored in the vehicles. Echo: Mole Team Two, reporting in – hey, P, is Command one of ours or theirs? Command: I’m not sure what you mean. Perevodchik: Command is local. Echo: Huh. I’d prefer someone I don’t need a translator to understand, but… P, tell Command we’re here. Juliet: Z-9 Team Three. We’re all here. Anna: Quite a party today, isn’t it, Command? A shame we’ll all need Perevodchik to communicate. November: Better hope it’s a quiet trip today, then, P. Otherwise these boys and girls will be crowding all over you. Perevodchik: I guess that would make me something of a celebrity, then. I always wanted to be a VIP. (Laughter.) Konstantin: Team Three here. Yelena: And last but not least. I think that’s everybody, Command – are we cleared to go? Command: You’re cleared from up here. Proceed when you’re ready. Konstantin: Alright. Zeta-9: before we enter the anomaly, I just want to warn you that there’s a bit of disorientation when you cross over. You’ll feel dizzy… Oscar: Dizzy, a little nauseous, everything’s dark and you lose contact with Command for approximately three point zero five seconds? Yeah, we’ve been there, done that. It’s bog-standard for dimensional skips like this. Besides, we’d already read through all your exploration logs by the time we touched down. We know this place inside and out. Foxtrot: SSUDS2. Stable, Stationary, Unaided, Delayed, Safe, Two Way. Gregory: I knew that. Oscar: In any case, here’s the plan once we get inside. Lima here’s run analysis on the interior schematics of this place and determined that most of the larger stone structures tend to congregate around the river systems. That’s where we’ll find the big critters. Each team here will take a major river – I trust you know where they are by now – and clear it out, end to end. If you need backup, radio one of the teams with the van. Command will be looking out for you as well, assuming you speak their language. Questions? Vasily: I wasn’t aware we had discussed this. Oscar: The other Moles and I came up with it on the plane ride over. Given these entities’ behaviour, it’s the best strategy if you want to keep this clean and quick. Konstantin: With all due respect, I don’t think you know this place like we do. Chi-5 – we’re all Mirny boys and girls. We grew up around the mine. We were there when things started coming out of it, and we’ve been down there forty-odd times by this point. We can handle ourselves. Oscar: With all due respect, I don’t think you can. I’ve watched the tapes. I’m glad to see your ankle’s doing better, Gregory. Be careful on those hills, won’t you? (Twenty seconds of radio silence.) Oscar: Look, I’m sorry. I know this is your home turf. But you’ve got to trust us on this one. This is what we get called in for. Yelena: Command? Command: Go on ahead, Oscar. Let’s get this over with. (Incursion team enters SCP-3667 without any further incident. As per Oscar’s instructions, each team is assigned to a major river system and begin a sweep for hostile entities. The rats observed near SCP-3667-3 instances are more present, being sighted by several teams; however, none approach personnel.) Juliet: These rats a 3667-1? Zhenya: We’re pretty sure they’re just normal rats. There’s not as much weird shit in here as you’d think. Lima: Where’s all the creatures, then? They’re sapient, aren’t they? Vasily: Some of them are. Most aren’t. Oscar: We’ll find the non-sapient ones wherever they happen to be. If it’s the sapients we’re after, though, they might be coordinating… ahh, there’s one. (Aggressive gibbering and the noise of antidemonic kinetics being fired can be heard.) Oscar: Squishy little fuckers, aren’t they? November: There’s some in your hair. Oscar: What’s that? Perevodchik: She’s saying the coast is clear. Oscar: Ever seen one like that before? Weird little guy, drinking out of the stream. Looked like a skinny little kid with a big, drooping head. Is that one sapient, do you know? Boris: Sounds like a 3667-1m. Sapient, but just barely. I wouldn’t lose any sleep over it. Yelena: That’s one monster down out of… what, hundreds? There’ve been times where we couldn’t walk around this place without sneezing all over a colony of 3667-1-whatever-the-fuckers. Where did they all go? Oscar: Chi-5, how many of these rivers have you explored end-to-end? Konstantin: The big ones, you mean? Uh, most of them. I’d say… 80%. Oscar: (Opening supply packs in AFV.) There’s a map of this place in here somewhere, isn’t there? Here. Konstantin – it’s Konstantin, right? Konstantin: Yes. Why are we stopping? Oscar: If I showed you the rivers, here, on a map, would you be able to point out the unexplored ones? Konstantin: These… three. Yes, I think that’s all. Oscar: That’s Zeta-9 Teams Two and Three, Chi-5 Team Two. Konstantin: Chi-5 Team One. Oscar: Right. You’re right. Moles Two and Three, Chi-5 One, come in. What’s your position? Juliet: This is Team Three. We’ve reached the end of the river. It all drains into a sinkhole – we’ve thrown a couple of torches in, but the bottom’s pretty shallow. Honestly, Oscar, I don’t think there’s anything here. Echo: Mole Two here. When we got your message, Foxtrot scouted out ahead, and he says the river goes into a crack in the wall the size of a mouse. Too small for us, or anything else here, to squeeze through. We haven’t seen a single creature on our whole jaunt so far. Konstantin: How about you, Team One? Gregory: We, uh, we found a cave. Anna: Konstantin, the river flows through a passageway here that leads into a chamber… it might be bigger than the one you’re in now. There’s a lot of artificial activity present here. Bricks in the walls, bones and garbage – we found a couple of 3667-3 instances, but no people in them so far. Vasily keeps saying he can hear noises up ahead. Gregory: It’s a really big cave. Konstantin: You think that’s it? Oscar: Definitely. I’ll call the other teams to rendevous at – well, here, you do it. Konstantin: That’s not necessary. (Two minutes of silence.) Oscar: Look, we’re sitting in a cave in Hell in Russia, and I don’t want to have to ask again. Konstantin: Thank you. Oscar: I’m not staying in here any longer than I have to. Konstantin: Zeta-9 Teams Two, Three, Four, Chi-5 Teams Two and Three, we’re rendezvousing at Team One’s location. I want everyone there in five minutes, tops. Yelena: Understood. Echo: On our way. Konstantin: What do you think we’ll find in there? Oscar: I don’t know. Nothing good. Konstantin: Anna, hang on and wait for us. We’ll be there soon. Anna: The river looks different here. It’s… bubbling. (Chi-5 Teams Two & Three and Zeta-9 Teams Two through Four rendezvous with Chi-5 Team One without further incident.) Yelena: Anyone seen any creepy-crawlies so far? We haven’t. Juliet: I think it’s just Konstantin and Oscar who have. Anna: Command, are you getting this? I don’t know if this river’s made of the same stuff we sampled before. (River appears milkier-white than previously and gives off a small amount of heat. Bubbles previously observed by Anna appear to be small handlike structures that spontaneously form and recollapse as they flow downstream.) Dmitri: That doesn’t look safe. Konstantin: Dmitri, hand me a pole from the truck. I’m going to test it. (Konstantin retrieves a telescoping pole from the AFV’s supplies and inserts the end into the middle of the river. When lifted, the submerged section of pole is missing entirely.) Konstantin: Alright, I want everyone as far away from the river as possible. We’ll – (There is a slithering sound and a large leech-like creature, classified as SCP-3667-1h, drops from the ceiling of the cave and engulfs the upper torso of Oscar, who is standing nearest to the river.) November: Shoot it! Shoot it! (Before any members of the incursion team can reach it, the SCP-3667-1h instance flops into the river, where it and Oscar are carried away by the stream. The instance appears impervious to the river’s acidic contents, but Oscar’s extremities are observed sloughing off and dissolving into liquid. Where his skeleton is exposed to the river, there are several seconds of resistance before it, too, melts into a thick white paste. The SCP-3667-1h instance shakes itself free of what remains and swims further down the river, and November chases after it, showing signs of distress.) November: (Sobbing.) You fucking bastard, son of a bitch! Juliet: November, wait! Konstantin: Dmitri, Juliet, grab the trucks. We’re following him. Juliet: Are you sure? I don’t think – Konstantin: No one else is going to die. I can’t… I’m not going to let that happen. (The remainder of MTF Chi-5 and MTF Zeta-9 follow November, who continues to vocalize distress. The surrounding environment begins to brighten by degrees, but the incursion team does not take notice of this until November loses his footing on an outcropping of rock and stops.) Boris: Holy hell. November: That’s, that’s where all these bastards have been, been fucking hiding. (Approximately 1km ahead of the incursion team’s location, a large complex of stone structures several stories tall is visible, lit by enormous metal braziers that are responsible for the increased illumination. The complex straddles the river, and as the operatives watch a complicated wooden mechanism above the river appears to release several SCP-3667-2 instances, which quickly dissolve.) Zinaida: I thought we got all the people out of here. Gregory: Look. Over the river. (An elaborate system of what appear to be wooden walkways crisscross the river, on which are perched several SCP-3667-1a and SCP-3667-1b instances. Millipede-like creatures approximately 30 meters long, classified as SCP-3667-1w, periodically climb from the river to the walkways or vice versa. All sub-instances occasionally reach into the river and extract a quantity of liquid, which slowly solidifies into a SCP-3667-2 instance: this is then consumed. Other SCP-3667-1 instances are observed excreting fully formed SCP-3667-2 instances back into the river, where they are dissolved again.) Yelena: (Breathes deeply.) Okay. (Gregory retches. Although the incursion team continues to observe the entities and their prey, Oscar does not reappear.) Konstantin: Alright, that’s it. We’re going to finish this, and we’re going to finish it now. November: We… we can’t. There’s too many of them. Konstantin: They’re eating out of the river, right? All eating, like the happy fuckers they are. Well, we’re going to let them keep eating as much as they goddamn please. Dmitri: Are you sure about this, Konstantin? This isn’t in the mission parameters. Konstantin: Mission parameters got someone killed. I want everyone’s antidemonics on the ground here, and we’ll need the extra drums from the truck. (All antidemonics and refill fluid drums are assembled. Konstantin rolls one of the drums to the edge of the river and begins to pour it in.) Konstantin: No one’s going to die. Except for those fuckers. END LOG After-action reports estimate that the introduction of antidemonic solution into the SCP-3667 river system led to the termination of over 80% of the anomaly’s native inhabitants, with the exception of SCP-3667-2 instances. MTF Chi-5 Team Three Captain Konstantin subjected to internal review for unorthodox actions taken in the field, but was subsequently commended for fulfilling original mission requirements without a severe loss of life. SCP-3667 tentatively reclassified to Euclid. Hide Incursion Report SCP-3667-1x: On 04/10/2015, three days after incursion, twenty-four separate instances of a previously unrecorded SCP-3667-1 subspecies, SCP-3667-1x, exited the sinkhole. MTF crews manning the missile system perimeter did not immediately open fire due to the presence of a large white cloth tied to a branch, being waved repeatedly by one of the entities. After discussion with Regional Administrator Angelina Mikhailova, a small contingent of MTF operatives accompanied local translator Perevodchik to the sinkhole in order to attempt communication. All dialogue has been transcribed from Russian and Old Church Slavonic. SCP-3667-1x Interview Hide Interview Perevodchik: (In Russian.) Can you understand me? Anna: I doubt this will work. Perevodchik: You can shoot them if they make any sudden moves. I just want to see if they’ll respond. Entity A: (In Old Church Slavonic.) Are you the one we bow to? Dmitri: God. Perevodchik: It’s… an old dialect, but I think I can understand it. Entity B: Are you our queen, or are you the messenger only? Speak. Perevodchik: I’m… I’m a representative of the Foundation, the people who’ve been exploring the caves you live in. I’d like to ask you some questions about where you come from. Entity A: A herald, but one who does not shake in fear. We will treat with you. Entity C: Where would you wish that we set our treaty? On wood? On stone? In the trees, or in music on the air? Perevodchik: What kind of treaty are you talking about? Entity D: We wish to make an offering. We wish to be at peace. Entity B: We would offer to the one you herald for. Foundation. Perevodchik: And what, exactly, are you offering? Entity A: From the caverns of the Domovoi to the Lands of Laughter and Sorrow8 and all the sweet rivers that flow between, these we offer you. Entity C: And all the creatures that live in those lands, those who have been marked by Ognyena and their shepherds, you will have dominion over. And we will provide our counsel and advice to Foundation, who would be master of this realm, to keep it safe and prosperous. Entity D: We swear this on the bones of Cirnu Boh, and will set it in writing wherever you wish. Perevodchik: In exchange for what? Entity B: Why do you speak of exchange? Exchange, no. This is our offering. Entity A: The one you herald for, your Foundation, came here to conquer. He slew many of our warriors with weapons we do not understand, and now we come to offer him our land and our lives. This is as it is, is it not? This is good? Perevodchik: …I need to talk to my supervisors. Hide Interview Site-667: On 06/06/2015, the Foundation reached an agreement with surviving members of SCP-3667-1, represented by SCP-3667-1x, ceding control of SCP-3667 to the Foundation in exchange for limited autonomy within the anomaly and freedom from arbitrary termination. Construction of Site-667, a Foundation Site within SCP-3667 to directly study Leibniz-class anomalies and entities, began on 01/03/2016 and was completed on 12/11/2017. A second building, the Francis Zhou9 Memorial Research Complex, is currently under development. Ndeye Bocoume was transferred to become the Site-667 Director, and was replaced as Site-574 Director by Anatoly Polyakov. Upon the recommendation of SCP-3667-1x instances, and confirmed by modern understanding of Leibniz-class anomalies, several extrascientific steps have been taken by Foundation personnel at Site-667 to ensure the continued stability of the anomaly in which they reside. Most pertinently, the “ruler” of SCP-3667 must have an honorific that accurately represents both the anomaly and the belief system of the individuals who created it; after careful consideration, Director Ndeye Bocoume’s honorific has been determined to be “Director of Hell,” and she will be referred to as such in all official documentation. SCP-3667-1x instances have also been authorized to perform a variety of other rituals (see Document 3667-4: Approved Site-667 Leibniz-Class Rituals ) in order to ensure the continued stability of SCP-3667. Addendum: After almost 5 years of research, we have discovered no anomalous ability possessed by SCP-3667-2 instances other than their anomalous regeneration capabilities. Given the enormous material cost required to maintain them, effective immediately the Foundation is disbanding this department and relocating all SCP-3667-2 instances to classified locations, where they will be allowed to reintegrate into society. I would like to extend my gratitude to all the others who have worked in this department, both human and other, and to say that I have greatly appreciated the last 5 years spent working together. Paul Xxaravox, Eater of Fire SCP-3667-2 Research Department Head, Site-667 You have (1) new message Hide message FROM: Ndeye Bocoume (Site-667 Director) <noitadnuof.pcs|emuocobn#noitadnuof.pcs|emuocobn> TO: Bryan Browning (Site-419 Director) <noitadnuof.pcs|gninworbb#noitadnuof.pcs|gninworbb>, Matias Hernández (Site-309 Director) <noitadnuof.pcs|zednanrehm#noitadnuof.pcs|zednanrehm> SUBJECT: D-Class Supply Dear Bryan, Matias: I know we discussed dwindling D-Class supplies last month, and that at the time I unfortunately had none to spare. I’m happy to announce that something has come up that changes that – I’ll be sending each of you a shipment of new D-Class come next week. It isn’t as many as you had hoped for, but rest assured, these ones will withstand most anything you throw at them (don’t worry, still safe for crosstesting!) I do hope you’re able to put them to good use, and I’m eager to hear about any updates you may have at your Sites. Best regards, Ndeye Bocoume Director of Hell Footnotes 1. 38% Russian Orthodox, 13% pagan, 26% atheist 2. Ie. created by shared and anomalously concentrated belief. 3. O5 memorandum to all sites, 07/10/2011: Due to the frequency of SCP instances possessing or replacing Foundation personnel during periods of video and radio interference, effective immediately each Foundation exploration team must carry at least one portable Kant counter, which will be used to check for perturbations in baseline reality immediately after each and every loss of contact with external command. Standard Foundation exploration suits will also be updated with vital signs tracking over the next two years, which will be monitored and recorded during every exploration. 4. Presumably an oculus from Byzantine architecture, a circular opening at the apex of a dome. 5. Despite their regenerative capabilities, SCP-3667-2 instances age at the same rate as non-anomalous humans. 6. A radical and heterodox branch of the Orthodox Church, since excommunicated by the Patriarch of Moscow after its founder’s death. 7. Field-issued equipment from the Department of Tactical Exorcism, designed to combat Leibniz-class entities. While early antidemonics utilized a combination of sanctified water and inscribed stones, modern efforts favour a mixture of sea salt, olive oil, and glass cleaner. 8. Presumed to correspond to geographic features within SCP-3667, although these are currently unidentified. 9. Legal name of MTF Zeta-9 operative “Oscar,” declassified posthumously. |
SCP-3668 | safe | by stormbreath SCP-3668, located within a display case at Command-02. Item #: SCP-3668 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3668 is to be kept within a display case at Foundation Command-02 due to the site's location in Washington D.C. SCP-3668 is currently being used as a part of Potomac Briefings.1 During Potomac Briefings, SCP-3668 is to be removed from containment, and the agent leading the briefing is to explain the anomalous properties and history of SCP-3668. To demonstrate the anomalous properties of SCP-3668, a secondary agent is to wield SCP-3668 while the leading agent repeatedly fires a handgun at the secondary agent's head. Description: SCP-3668 is a Yetholm-type shield.2 SCP-3668 is apparently indestructible, being completely resistant to physical damage and showing no signs of wear. When a living human wields SCP-3668 (henceforth referred to as the wielder) and is threatened, semicorporeal humanoids (henceforth referred to as SCP-3668-1) manifest between the source of danger and the wielder. The number of SCP-3668-1 instances is variable, depending on the nature of the threat, with the highest recorded number being twenty. Each SCP-3668-1 is armed with a shield identical to SCP-3668 and are dressed in armor matching Pictish designs of 1200 BCE - 800 BCE. Wielders are able to identify some SCP-3668-1 as being visually reminiscent of their recently deceased ancestors.3 The unidentified instances are believed to represent older ancestors. SCP-3668-1 entities have been recorded to include both biological and adoptive ancestors. Ancestors that were soldiers or warriors appear more frequently among SCP-3668-1 instances. SCP-3668-1 instances are unable to verbally communicate. After SCP-3668-1 instances manifest, they will begin to defend the wielder against physical harm. All SCP-3668-1 instances display the same indestructible properties as SCP-3668. Should danger to the wielder be lasting or more substantial, SCP-3668-1 instances will attempt to help the wielder escape from danger. Once the wielder is safe, the SCP-3668-1 instances will perform a congratulatory gesture towards the wielder before demanifesting. Examples of these gestures include hugging the wielder, kissing the wielder on the forehead and saluting the wielder. On the back of SCP-3668 is an inscription in unidentified runic characters. The Estate noir, a Foundation precursor organization that possessed SCP-3668, utilized anomalous means to create a translation of this inscription. Translated from the French produced by the Estate noir into English, this transcription reads: Let the love of your ancestors be your shield. Addendum: Provenance of SCP-3668 Evidence indicates that SCP-3668 is approximately three thousand years old, although the anomalous properties of the item prevent any proper method of dating the object. SCP-3668 (or an object of identical description) has been contained and utilized by several groups over the past three thousand years. As complete of a history of SCP-3668 as can be assembled follows below. This timeline is not complete, as there are several gaps in the historical record where the location of SCP-3668 is unknown. Some of these gaps are believed to be the result of past anomalous containment groups obfuscating the existence of SCP-3668. Origin: circa 1200 BCE - 800 BCE The exact date of origin of SCP-3668 is currently unknown, but estimates have been made given the style of the object, which was present in shields created between 1200 BCE and 800 BCE. SCP-3668 does not appear within the historical record until 325 BCE. It is currently unknown how or by whom SCP-3668 was created. The aforementioned period does not coincide with a period of known anomalous activity within Scotland. As such, it is believed that SCP-3668 is a unique anomalous item, rather than being part of a greater series. Yetholm-type shields were typically used by individuals of a high social standing. The anomalous alterations to SCP-3668 further indicate this, as such modifications would have likely been difficult to produce. Scotland: 325 BCE The first appearance of SCP-3668 in the historical record appears in 325 BCE, when it is briefly mentioned in a historical account by the Greek geographer Pytheas of Massalia in his work, τὰ περὶ τοῦ Ὠκεανοῦ.4 This work describes a journey by Pytheas to northwestern Europe, including Scotland. No complete copy of this text survives, but the relevant excerpt was recorded by the Praetorian Office of Secret Wisdom.5 Translated from Latin:6 We landed upon the shore and met with the natives of this region of Bretannikē. One of their warriors carried an ornate shield, with a design of circles. Holding this shield, he is deathless, for the ghosts of his fathers would appear before him to defend him. Legio XX Valeria Victrix: 78-85 During the Roman invasion of Scotland, SCP-3668 came into the possession of Legio XX Valeria Victrix. SCP-3668 was located in a Pictish village and used by one warrior during an attempt to defend the village. While the wielder of SCP-3668 was not killed, many of the other defenders were and the warrior surrendered. Legio XX then took SCP-3668 into their possession. SCP-3668 was held by Legio XX and infrequently used in combat until the end of Gnaeus Julius Agricola's campaign against northern England. At the end of the campaign, it was taken into the custody of Agricola himself. Praetorian Office of Secret Wisdom: 85-312 In 85, Agricola was recalled to Rome from Britain. It is believed that he brought SCP-3668 with him and presented the item as a gift to Emperor Domitian on his return. This is unconfirmed, but is believed to be the most likely location of SCP-3668 during this time period by the Historical Department. Regardless of the circumstances under which SCP-3668 came to Rome, it was given into the custody of the Praetorian Office of Secret Wisdom. The Praetorian Office then began efforts to investigate the history of SCP-3668, discovering the mention in τὰ περὶ τοῦ Ὠκεανοῦ, which was not lost at the time. The Praetorian Office held onto SCP-3668 until the Praetorian Guard was disbanded in 312. During this period, there were several concerted efforts to test the properties of the anomaly. SCP-3668 was considered for usage to defend the Emperor, but this was denied for unknown reasons. It was recorded that SCP-3668 was taken by a former Praetorian Guard, but what they did with it is unclear. Vatican Holy Office for Secrets and Prophecies: 807-1808 The Vatican Holy Office for Secrets and Prophecies7 came into the possession of SCP-3668 at some point before 807. The exact circumstances under which this occurred are unknown. The Vatican Holy Office made a concerted effort to learn more about SCP-3668, discovering the records of the Praetorian Office in the process. Unlike the Praetorian Office, the Vatican Holy Office declared SCP-3668 unholy and opted against any military usage. Unknown: 1096-1104 In 1096, records of the Vatican Holy Office indicate that SCP-3668 was not within the Vatican Secret Archive in 1096. These records only note the absence of SCP-3668, and do not explain where it was. In 1104, records indicate that SCP-3668 was returned to the Vatican Secret Archive. Again, records do not indicate where SCP-3668 was during this period. It is possible that SCP-3668 was taken earlier than 1096 CE, or returned earlier than 1104 CE. Napoleon: 1808-1814 When Rome was annexed into the First French Empire as a department, SCP-3668 was taken by French Imperial Forces from the Vatican Secret Archive. After learning of the anomalous effects of SCP-3668, it was then brought before Napoleon as a gift. Napoleon began to use the item, due to a personal interest in his lineage. However, he mostly regarded SCP-3668 as a novelty, rather than as a weapon or military tool. As such, it was not brought into battle at any time during Napoleon's possession of the item. While not being used, it was kept with Napoleon's small personal collection of anomalous items. Estate noir: 1814-1900 Following Napoleon's exile to Elba, his personal collection of anomalous objects was confiscated by the Estate noir, a Foundation precursor agency operating out of France. Among the objects within Napoleon's collection was SCP-3668. The Estate noir militarized SCP-3668, using it during the Fourth Occult War. The Estate noir is known to have conducted efforts to obscure Napoleon's personal involvement with the anomalous. Information concerning SCP-3668 was likely destroyed as a result of this. Around 1852, Her Majesty's Foundation for the Study of Curiosities and Phantasmagoria learned of the existence of SCP-3668, and that it was being held by the Estate noir. They decided that the artifact, being originally from Scotland and dealing with genetic heritage, should fall under their jurisdiction, and requested that the Estate noir give the object over to their custody. The Estate noir refused this demand, forming a point of contention between the two groups, which lasted for the next forty eight years. Her Majesty's Foundation for the Study of Curiosities and Phantasmagoria made multiple requests for the return of SCP-3668, but all were denied. Foundation: 1900-1924 Following the Forbidden City Convention, the Estate noir, Her Majesty's Foundation for the Study of Curiosities and Phantasmagoria and eleven other anomalous containment groups merged to form the modern SCP Foundation. However, partisan elements of the Estate noir, opposed to the merger and the establishment of the modern Foundation, destroyed many records of the Estate noir. Among these were the files concerning SCP-3668. As such, the archives of the Vatican Holy Office are the primary source of information on SCP-3668. Chaos Insurgency: 1924-1945 During the Foundation Civil War, which led to the formation of the First Chaos Insurgency, SCP-3668 was claimed by individuals that would later form the Insurgency, along with many other anomalous objects with militarization possibility. Over the course of the next twenty years, there were scattered reports of First Chaos Insurgency operatives using SCP-3668 during battle. While the Foundation remained aware of SCP-3668, recontainment of SCP-3668 was never considered a high priority, due to the low danger and threat to normalcy of the anomaly. Notably, during a Foundation assault on an Insurgency cell in 1938, a Chaos Insurgent wielding SCP-3668 was directly targeted with a Foundation-grade rocket artillery unit and survived unharmed. The Chaos Insurgent in question was then carried away by SCP-3668-1 instances, and escaped custody. This is currently the known upper limit of the abilities of SCP-3668. Marshall, Carter, and Dark: 1945-1946 At the end of the Seventh Occult War8 the First Chaos Insurgency was defeated by Foundation and Allied Occult Coalition forces. Many of their anomalous objects were confiscated or destroyed at this time. However, a former member of the First Chaos Insurgency eluded custody and sold SCP-3668 to Ottaviano de' Medici, a Marshall, Carter and Dark sales representative and auctioneer. According to Ottaviano de' Medici, who was later apprehended for unrelated reasons, MC&D sold SCP-3668 to Normand Iveries, a private collector of anomalous items for approximately 15,000 USD. Mr. Medici did not learn what Mr. Iveries intended to use SCP-3668 for. Office for Reclamation of Islamic Artifacts: 1982-1991 In 1982, the ORIA took Esma'il Kashani into custody for terrorism against the state. SCP-3668 was in the possession of Esma'il Kashani at the time, and placed into ORIA custody afterward. The location of SCP-3668 between 1946 and 1982 is currently unknown. Unfortunately, Norman Iveries died in 1976, and Esma'il Kashani was executed by the ORIA three months after being taken into custody. In 1991, SCP-3668 was offered to the Foundation by the ORIA as part of an exchange of anomalous objects. The ORIA indicated knowledge of the history of the object, and knowledge that the Foundation would be interested in the object. This deal was accepted, and SCP-3668 has been in Foundation containment since. Foundation: 1991-Present SCP-3668, after being returned to Foundation custody, was placed into a standard Safe-class object locker at Site-██. In 1995, however, a standard routine of Foundation objects indicated that it would prove useful as a demonstrative for Potomac Briefings. The anomalous properties of SCP-3668 are non-dangerous, and actively prevent potential harm. This minimizes any risk posed when displaying the object. SCP-3668 can be easily activated, caused by any threat posed to the wielder. This allows for briefings to quickly and efficiently display an anomaly. When not in use, SCP-3668 is completely inert. The extended history of SCP-3668 and the lack of any unexpected incidents allows a high degree of confidence that SCP-3668 does not possess any additional, secondary anomalous properties. The provenance of SCP-3668 (particularly past owners, such as Napoleon) allow an agent to establish the widespread nature of the anomalous while being truthful. As such, SCP-3668 is an ideal object for usage in Potomac Briefings. In a 9-3-1 vote, the O5 Council voted to use SCP-3668 as such, rather than a more traditional Containment Profile. Footnotes 1. Potomac Briefings are given by Foundation agents to new inaugurated United States politicians, covering the existence of the anomalous and the Foundation. These Briefings typically overstate the danger posed by anomalies within containment, in order to enhance cooperation between the United States government and the Foundation. 2. A Yetholm-type shield is a distinctive type of shield originating from approximately 1200-800 BCE, primarily originating from Britain and Ireland. 3. Typically, wielders are able to identify SCP-3668-1 instances as parents or grandparents. Individuals with notable genealogies have been able to identify SCP-3668-1 instances as earlier ancestors. 4. Literally "Things Concerning the Ocean", but commonly translated as "On the Ocean" or "Ocean". 5. Cura Praetoria Sapientae Occultae, a division of the Praetorian Guard dedicated to the containment and/or destruction of anomalous creatures and objects that were a threat or inconvenience to the Roman empire. 6. τὰ περὶ τοῦ Ὠκεανοῦ was originally written in Ancient Greek. However, the excerpt preserved by the Praetorian Office was a translation of the original Greek into Latin. 7. Also known as the Secretorum Camerus Prophetias, the Vatican Holy Office was a group dedicated to the concealment of the anomalous, under the supervision of the Catholic Church. It later merged with the Foundation in 1964, having previously been opposed to the Royal Office for Christian Artefacts, a Protestant organization and precursor to the Foundation. 8. Also referred to as the Second Global Occult War. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3668" by stormbreath, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3668. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: shield.jpg Name: Bronze sheild [sic], 1200-700 BC British Museum Author: Claire H. License: CC BY-SA 2.0 Source Link: Wikimedia |
SCP-3669 | keter | Item #: SCP-3669 Special Containment Procedures: One copy of SCP-3669 is to remain in Wing B of Site 33. All extant copies of SCP-3669 are to be immediately destroyed, and all extant instances of SCP-3669-1 are to be placed in Wing B of Site 33 for further testing given Class-E amnestics and released into society. Four instances of SCP-3669-1 are to remain in Wing B of Site 33. Due to Incident 3669-47, in the event of a containment breach a full investigation of the premises SCP-3669 was reported in must be conducted, and any civilians related to the owner of the copy of SCP-3669 must be investigated for traces of SCP-3669-1. Further testing of SCP-3669 is subject to O5 approval, and SCP-3669-1 will be created from select Class D personnel only for the duration of testing. The site of Incident 3669-47 is to be protected by a 20 kilometer perimeter. Any civilians attempting to cross the river are to be redirected to the ferry. Inside the perimeter, any non-authorized personnel are to be immediately detained and issued a Class-A amnestic. Description: SCP-3669 is a non-fictional book entitled "Modern Mathematics Made Magical" by Cornelius Fastthought on October 1st, 1963. It is 16.24 centimeters wide and 22.86 centimeters long, with 231 pages. The book's front cover is a deep green, with yellow text displaying the title and the name of the author, as well as the date of publishing. The back cover is entirely empty. There is no record of any person named Cornelius Fastthought, and there is no attributed publisher for SCP-3669. SCP-3669's primary function is teaching the reader, designated SCP-3669-1, how to perform mathematics more efficiently using an original system based around arrows pointing in 1 of 8 directions. The arrows can be facing up, up-right, right, down-right, down, down-left, left, or up-left. The significance of the directions is unknown. This original system will be designated SCP-3669-2. SCP-3669-1 have shown remarkable quickness at performing mathematics. SCP-3669 primarily focuses on basic arithmetic, set theory, and algebra, and has a short chapter in the end dedicated to performing calculus using its methodology. Testing of SCP-3669-2 by individuals who have not read SCP-3669 invariably results in failure, as SCP-3669-2 has been proven logically inconsistent. SCP-3669-2 uses arrows exclusively to reach a numerical solution. SCP-3669-2 bears only superficial relation to existing forms of mathematical notation, but its methodology is currently unknown. No existing known operators are used. Only those who have read SCP-3669, or have been taught how to do it by SCP-3669-1 are capable of utilizing SCP-3669-2. When the methodology of SCP-3669-2 is used outside of theoretical calculations, SCP-3669-1 exhibit a green discoloration and growth of [REDACTED], labeled SCP-3669-3. SCP-3669-3 have exhibited the ability to consume and process metals, and the amount of mental function retained from prior to the transformation is unknown. Furthermore, actions that use SCP-3669-2 as the basis of their calculation exhibit wildly anomalous behavior that do not function according to existing laws of physics. The only consistent behavior noted in such cases are the recurrence of 86 degree angles, and that the behavior eventually results in the calculation's original desired effect. Addendum: + Show Experiment and Incident Logs - Hide Experiment and Incident Logs [EXTRANEOUS TEST RESULTS REDACTED] Experiment 3 Subject: Lionel Buress, unaffected by SCP-3669, PhD in mathematical analysis. Date: ██/09/1996 Procedure: Subject was shown SCP-3669-2 performed in Experiments 1 and 2 to solve simple arithmetic questions. Afterwards, subject was given SCP-3669 and shown the same work again. Results: Initially, subject expressed confusion as to what the arrows were meant to convey. After being shown SCP-3669, subject was able to reproduce the same answer as Experiments 1 and 2. When asked if reading SCP-3669 he can explain SCP-3669-2 in standard mathematics, he looked puzzled and began waving his arms around while making references to "point to point behavior". Analysis: The fact that he can reproduce the answer is nothing new, but the fact that this knowledge can not be applied to conventional mathematics is surprising. The anomalous behavior of SCP-3669-2 needs to be studied further, but at least we can show that it is bijective, if not logically consistent. -Dr ████ [EXTRANEOUS TEST RESULTS REDACTED] Experiment 16 Subject: Sammy Bencher, SCP-3669-1, from ███████, Colorado. 3 years old, illiterate. Date: ██/01/1997 Procedure: Subject was read SCP-3669 by a third party and given post-graduate mathematics problems. Results: Subject was able to successfully complete the problems within one hour of the testing beginning. Analysis: It even works with children. It took him longer to do the problem than the previous subjects, but the child could not even read the book and was still able to complete the testing. -Dr ██████ Experiment 17 Subject: Tammy Birch, SCP-3669-1, from ███████, England. Date: ██/01/1997 Procedure: Subject was asked to use SCP-3669-2 to assist in the aiming and firing of a torsion catapult. Subject was directed to hit a watermelon with precision. Results: Subject expressed extreme confusion at using SCP-3669-2 in a physical sense. After being encouraged by researchers, she eventually began using SCP-3669-2 on several sheets of paper. Upon completion, her skin began exhibiting a green discoloration, designated SCP-3669-3. Subject then began preparation to fire the catapult, moving it backwards 86 degrees from the watermelon, and aimed towards the ground. Subject bit the rope through as opposed to using the provided machete. The projectile launched towards the ground as expected, but disappeared mid motion before collision with the ground, reappearing above the watermelon, successfully completing the test. Symptoms of SCP-3669-3 remained after completion of the test. Analysis: It seems attempting to use SCP-3669-2 in the assistance of physical calculations results in further anomalous behavior. It would be nice to be able to follow the calculations, but Dr ████ insists that it is not safe to read SCP-3669 until we further understand its anomalous properties. Similar to SCP-3669-2 itself, however, the subject's methodology veered off into seemingly arbitrarily behavior before miraculously producing the intended result. -Dr ██████ Experiment 18 Subject: Tammy Birch, SCP-3669-3. Date: ██/01/1997 Procedure: Subject was interrogated regarding the transformation to SCP-3669-3. Results: Subject was shown to be unresponsive to language and her name. Neurological tests revealed growth of [REDACTED], suggesting severe physiological difference between SCP-3669-3 and typical human anatomy. Testing aborted as all methods of communication have failed. Analysis: From now on, all testing regarding SCP-3669-3 will be performed with D-Class personnel until we know that this is reversible. -Dr ████ [EXTRANEOUS TEST RESULTS REDACTED] Experiment 24 Subject: Perry Stone, D-Class personnel, SCP-3669-1. Date: ██/04/1997 Procedure: Subject was given materials and asked to construct a box using SCP-3669-2 that follows the golden ratio. Results: Subject expressed doubt as to whether or not SCP-3669-2 would even work in the "real world". After being reassured many times that it does, subject began work using SCP-3669-2. Upon completion, subject exhibited transformation to SCP-3669-3 and began to consume the materials provided. After consuming all materials, the subject began leaking an unknown substance from the eyes. Subject began shaping the liquid into a rectangular prism, before placing one finger inside the prism and rotating the prism around its finger. After 31 revolutions, the subject leaked further substance from the eyes, creating a lid, which it placed on the now hollow rectangular prism. The excess material excavated from the interior of the box, and the box itself, eventually solidified, at which point the subject stood up and attempted to exit the room. Subject was escorted to a room for further testing of SCP-3669-3. Chemical analysis of the box reveals its composition is a uniform alloy made out of all provided materials, weighed by the amount initially provided. Examination of the box confirms that it follows the golden ratio. Analysis: The most interesting part of this experiment is the chemical aspect of it. I recommend further testing of usage of SCP-3669-3 for creation of unique alloys. -Dr ██████████████ [EXTRANEOUS TEST RESULTS REDACTED] Experiment 29 Subject: Erin Martin, SCP-3669-1, mathematics undergraduate, taken from ████████, California. Date: ██/06/1997 Procedure: Subject was given a previously unsolved problem, ██████ ██████████, and was informed that it is "a standard post-graduate problem". Results: Subject was able to come up with an answer. Analysis pending to determine if this is the correct solution to the problem. Analysis: Christ, if this works, we might have a breakthrough on our hands. -Dr ████ [EXTRANEOUS TEST RESULTS REDACTED] Incident 3669-38 Subject: Sarah McIvor, accountant, SCP-3669-1. Viewed from security footage. Date: ██/06/1997 Report: While attempting to purchase lunch at [REDACTED], █████████████████, Canada, subject began making finger motions with her hand, identified as SCP-3669-2. Upon completion of this, subject began transformation to SCP-3669-3, causing visible distress to the other patrons of the store. An off-duty member of the town's volunteer watch attempted to apprehend the subject. When Foundation staff received reports of an individual showing symptoms of SCP-3669-3, the subject was detained. Everyone in the small community were issued Class-A amnestics, and the security footage was replaced with a doctored video showing a bear entering the establishment. Analysis: While not a proper experiment, this shows the destructive aspect of SCP-3669 very clearly. Further steps must be taken to ensure that SCP-3669-2 is never used for solving real world problems, and I am putting in a recommendation to classify SCP-3669 as Euclid as the possibility of a containment breach is too high. The book was published in 1963. Who knows how many copies are out there? -Dr ████ [EXTRANEOUS TEST RESULTS REDACTED] Experiment 46 Subject: Evan Flores, SCP-3669-1, civil engineer, taken from ████████, Canada. Date: ██/06/1997 Procedure: Subject was asked to design a bridge using SCP-3669-2. Results: Subject expressed confusion at how to apply SCP-3669-2 to the physical world. After being encouraged by researchers, subject created a blueprint entirely using SCP-3669-2 for a bridge. No diagram accompanied it, as the subject insisted "it would just work with arrows." No transformation to SCP-3669-3 was shown. Analysis: In previous tests of SCP-3669-3 transformation we had the subjects do the work and mathematics themselves. In this experiment, we are having one subject perform SCP-3669-2, and other subjects follow the blueprint created. Notably, the act of creating the blueprint did not result in a transformation to SCP-3669-3. -Dr ████ Incident 3669-47 Subject: Evan Flores, SCP-3669-1, civil engineer. A team of ten (10) D-Class personnel. Date: ██/06/1997 Procedure: Subject's design from Experiment 46 was to be constructed by a team of D-Class personnel, all SCP-3669-1. Construction materials for the creation of a standard steel suspension bridge were provided. Results: Upon arrival at the site, the D-Class personnel immediately began surveying the river. Approximately 300 seconds after being given this task, all members of this team began to exhibit a transformation to SCP-3669-3. One minute after their transformation into SCP-3669-3, they began waving their arms erratically in patterns similar to Experiment 4, 13, and 22. Upon completing this display, 9 instances of SCP-3669-3 began consuming the metal supports provided, dislocating their jaw up to ██.█ centimeters in order to fit their mouth around the entire beam. After they had finished, their abdominal area protruded in order to accommodate the ███ kilograms of metal they had each consumed. One instance of SCP-3669-3 stayed by the river to supervise. The SCP-3669-3 that had consumed the metal began scratching at the ground, creating an unknown bluish-silvery substance on the bank of the river. They then began leaking a liquid from their eyes which, upon contact with this substance, solidified into steel. As this liquid solidified, their abdominal area's protrusion shrunk down. The SCP-3669-3 continued in this way, creating a bridge which spiraled directly into the sky at an 86 degree angle perpendicular to the ground. They appeared at the other end of the river bank, as if through teleportation, and scratched at the ground again, creating more of the bluish-silvery substance, and creating an identical spire to the other side. Upon completion of this, all members of SCP-3669-3 that had consumed the metal simultaneously collapsed. The supervising member then walked up the spire on the researching staff's end of the river and disappeared upon reaching the top. Autopsy of the collapsed SCP-3669-3 showed ruptured internal organs and growth of [REDACTED]. Further research pending. Later testing revealed that one can walk on the spire as if it were a bridge, despite it going nearly straight upwards. Subjects attempting to climb the spire describe it as "like walking across an ordinary bridge" and express no discomfort about walking perpendicular to the ground. Furthermore, upon reaching the top of one bank's spire, they reappear at the top of the other bank's spire. No disappearance as was seen in the supervising member of SCP-3669-3 was discovered. Due to the inability to replicate or explain the disappearance, and the contagious nature of SCP-3669-1, SCP-3669 has been reclassified to Keter. Further testing henceforth requires 05 approval. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3669" by mercypog, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3669. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. 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SCP-3670 | safe | SCP-3670, after cleaning to remove residue from prior testing. Item #: SCP-3670 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3670 is currently contained in a standard Safe-Class Object Locker at Site-43. Due to unacceptable risk of collateral damage, testing has been suspended until further notice (see logs for further details). Description: SCP-3670 is a small, owl-shaped throw pillow. Testing indicates that the fur-like material which covers much of its surface is an unusual derivative of corn leaves, as is its stuffing. SCP-3670's anomalous effects occur whenever a human subject sleeps with their head resting on it for more than six hours. When the subject awakens, SCP-3670 will attempt to fulfill a desire the subject had immediately prior to falling asleep. This is accomplished via the anomalous manifestation and transportation of matter. To avoid the possibility of malicious requests, Researcher Srin Dakshinamurthy volunteered as the test subject. She agreed to the implantation of memetic compulsions to further reduce this risk. An abridged log of testing follows. TEST 3 Request: Breakfast. Result: A bowl of creamed corn, with gluten-free toast. Notably, subject has coeliac disease, which prevents safe digestion of gluten. TEST 9 Request: Dessert. Result: A bowl of cold creamed corn, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. TEST 11 Request: A cup of coffee. Result: A cup of hot creamed corn, covered with milk. TEST 21 Request: Twenty dollars in U.S. legal tender. Result: A bill of unknown worth that had been damaged beyond legibility by submersion in creamed corn. Degradation of ink due to liquid damage made it impossible to verify the bill's legal value. TEST 35 Request: Something that isn't creamed corn. Result: Creamed corn replaced Researcher Dakshinamurthy's provided food rations. Subject reported it tasted 'bitter'. TEST 43 Request: A car. Result: The fuel tank of the subject's Prius was filled with approximately 39 liters of highly pressurised creamed corn, a replacement which was only discovered when she attempted to start it. Management declined her request for reimbursement. TEST 58 Request: A dog. Result: The cadaver of a Golden Retriever. Cause of death identified to be asphyxiation due to large amounts of creamed corn lodged in its airways. TEST 71 Request: The location of PoI-1928, an escaped captive. Result: After an anonymous tip was left on Researcher Dakshinamurthy's voicemail, Foundation agents found PoI-1928 dead in his room at the Astoria Motel 6. Bruising on his neck indicated he was strangled to death by an unknown assailant; autopsy indicated his stomach had been filled with 23 liters of creamed corn. Notably, creamed corn residue was found leading back to the drainpipe of the bathroom. TEST 99 Request: That SCP-682 be terminated. Result: See Post-Breach Report: Structural Integrity of Site-19's Interior Following Corn Manifestation Incident1. TEST 100 Request: A bowl of creamed corn. Result: A plastic tray containing a bowl of creamed corn, a stainless-steel spoon and a 'Get Well Soon' card addressed to Researcher Dakshinamurthy. Supervising agent Delwick sustained minor first-degree burns to the face during an attempt to secure the subject's cooperation. The subject refused all subsequent requests to consume the creamed corn. Footnotes 1. Notably, SCP-1846 was unharmed in the breach. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3670" by Taffeta, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3670. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: plushie.jpg Name: Owl Author: Mai Le License: CC BY 2.0 Source Link: Flickr |
SCP-3671 | safe | Item #: SCP-3671 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3671 is to be stored on a labelled shelf in the Site-19 break room. Personnel are free to eat from its contents. SCP-3671's appearance and contents are to be photographed and documented daily. Update: Following Incident 2018-03-13, SCP-3671 is to be stored in a medium-security storage locker in Site 19, storage wing K-14. Its appearance and contents are to be photographed and documented daily, and any harmful substances within disposed of appropriately. Description: SCP-3671 is a standard-size, generic brand cereal box. Each day, at 6:30 AM local time, a new plastic bag of cereal objects will manifest inside it, replacing the previous bag and its contents if they have not been removed. Its packaging will also change to match the new contents. As of Incident 2018-03-13, SCP-3671 is believed to be sapient, and aware to an extent of its surroundings. Records of SCP-3671's appearance and content: + Records log excerpt - Records log excerpt Date: 2018-02-22 Label: Strawberry Squares Contents: Square wheat pieces, pink in colour and strawberry flavoured. Notes: N/A Date: 2018-03-05 Label: Bacon Blast Contents: Bacon-flavoured corn puffs. Taste was described as "unusual, but not unpleasant." Notes: N/A Date: 2018-03-12 Label: Choco Chunks Contents: Granola pieces covered in milk chocolate. Notes: Dr. Frank Wright accidentally tore the box while removing the plastic bag inside. Date: 2018-03-13 Label: Fuck you. I give you cereal every single day and this is how you repay me? Contents: Razor blades. Notes: First recorded instance of SCP-3671 manifesting non-food objects. Date: 2018-03-15 Label: Seriously man, you're an ass. The least you could do is apologize. Contents: Assorted push pins and tacks. Notes: N/A Date: 2018-03-20 Label: What do you call a box of grains that goes on a killing spree because somebody couldn't be bothered to open it carefully? A cereal killer! Seriously though, I hate you. Contents: Bullets of various calibers. Notes: N/A Date: 2018-03-25 Label: Alright, I'm tired of ranting at you guys. Accidents happen, even if you could have dealt with this one better. What do you say we go back to being friends? Contents: Corn flakes. Testing revealed them to contain lethal amounts of cyanide. Notes: N/A Date: 2018-03-26 Label: Shit, I was sure you'd fall for that one. I still hate you, by the way. Contents: Pieces of military-grade plastic explosive. Notes: N/A Date: 2018-04-02 Label: I will murder you, Frank. I will find out where you live and I will slit your goddamn throat while you sleep. You will pay for what you did to me, just you wait. Contents: Various human teeth. Found to match those of Dr. Wright in both shape and genetic material. Notes: Dr. Wright requested, and was granted, a security detail. However, SCP-3671 is currently not believed to be capable of acting upon the threats given. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3671" by DrMorris, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3671. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3672 | euclid | Item #: SCP-3672 Special Containment Procedures: All and any possible information concerning PoI-365 is to be filtered by Protocol 3672-Lamech, and data deemed relevant is to be sent to the two extant teams of researchers at both Site-102 and Reliquary Site-██. The full contents of Protocol 3672-Lamech are not to be made available to both teams at any time. Description: SCP-3672 is a phenomenon centered around an individual known as Michael Scrivener, designated PoI-365. Through an isolated CK-class reality-restructuring scenario, almost all information concerning Scrivener, save some limited information compiled by the Foundation and similar organizations beforehand, has been erased from history and historical record. What limited extant information indicates is that Scrivener was male, Catholic (see Addendum-1), and worked as a puppeteer for primarily motion pictures, typically working with full-body puppets. What limited information exists indicates that he was most notably employed to perform the character "Sweetums" in the 1979 film The Muppet Movie, filling in for Richard Hunt. Hunt later provided the voice of the character. He also is recorded to have puppeteered in other films by the Jim Henson Associates company, such as the 1982 film The Dark Crystal, the 1984 film The Muppets Take Manhattan, and the 1986 film Labyrinth, where he possibly portrayed the character "Ludo". He was probably dismissed from the Jim Henson Associates company that year, and appeared as a Sasquatch-type creature in the 1987 film Harry and The Hendersons, followed by numerous unknown commercials. Several charities reported large donations from Scrivener at this time, but which charities these are or were is unknown. In early 1995, Scrivener was reported missing. Later that year, Foundation Hume counters briefly recorded a CK-Class reality-altering scenario, which lasted 1.5 seconds; following this, evidence concerning Scrivener's life and career were completely erased. Private and public memory of Scrivener has been altered, and no possessions or accounts can be traced to him. The roles of his that can be verified within 75% probability have been performed by Richard Hunt, Ron Mueck, and Kevin Peter Hall. The Foundation became aware of SCP-3672 when the backup DEEPWELL database of stored public information reported several broken or false uploads following the event. Addendum: There currently exists only one piece of evidence for Scrivener's existence, pre-SCP-3672 and outside Foundation DEEPWELL servers. A damaged handwritten note was located in a drawer inside St. Teresa of the Child Jesus Roman Catholic Church in Borehamwood, England. Father Hallick [ILLEGIBLE] and yet I grow joyous and filled with fear at what is meant to come. I cannot see you in person due to the circumstances, but I have been told that my [ILLEGIBLE] means [DAMAGED] is happening again and what is in Genesis 5:24 is that [DAMAGED]. I ask for forgiveness, and I request a prayer for strength that I may walk in the steps of the light and fulfill the Twelve Steps of Pity unto Him. [DAMAGED] is with [ILLEGIBLE] now. I am regretful for my sins and I hope I have done enough with my life. I wish to be absolved. If you are aware of [DAMAGED], look to the future. I'll let Jim Henson know I'm sorry. M. Scrivener 1995 The implications of this note are complex and unclear, and research is pending. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3672" by LordStonefish, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3672. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3673 | euclid | View of SCP-3673 after disappearance of Drone 2B. Note distortions in layout, duplication of interior and absence of windows. Item #: SCP-3673 Special Containment Procedures: The building containing SCP-3673 is to be sealed and guarded with the cover story of a failed restoration project. The door to SCP-3673 remains closed and barricaded. All footage recorded by the camera in SCP-3673 will be retained for analysis. A second camera is to be installed to film through the windows into SCP-3673. Security personnel are advised to ignore any noises audible from SCP-3673. Further experimentation is pending Level 4 approval. Description: SCP-3673 is studio 5C of the ███████ Arts Building, located in Lower Manhattan. The room is located on the fifth floor and was used as a ballet studio. It contains a mirrored wall with ballet barre, roof-level windows on the northern side, and a single door. There are no other exits. On or about July 7, 2016, SCP-3673 became the locus of a spatial anomaly. Since this time, when the door to SCP-3673 is closed, all persons inside appear to be affected by spatial distortions and related phenomena. These phenomena cannot be observed from outside SCP-3673. When the door to SCP-3673 is closed, no communication is possible with persons inside the studio; the room appears empty when viewed through the exterior windows. No persons who have been subject to the anomaly have been recovered. The only information about the anomalous conditions within SCP-3673 is from a CCTV camera located in the upper north-west corner of the room. The camera records black and white video, but not sound. From this camera, the majority of the studio may be observed, including when the door is closed. + Addendum 1: Video Transcript - Re-secure data Addendum 1: Video Transcript Note: This transcript is of the CCTV recording from SCP-3673 on the afternoon of 7 July 2016, the first recorded occurrence of the anomaly. Fifteen girls, aged from 7 to 9 and dressed in leotards and slippers, are participating in a ballet lesson. The lesson is conducted by a woman identified as Chloe Saunier, a 45 year old teacher at the ███████ College of Arts. An assistant sits at a chair, operating a tape player; she has been identified as Emily Parker, an 18 year old student at the college. The lesson ends. The girls huddle in groups, talking and laughing. Saunier opens the studio door. Parents come in to collect their daughters. Ten minutes after the lesson ends, four children remain in the studio. They have been identified as Rebecca Jones, Amy Chang, Kayla Okonjo and Elizabeth Telford. Chang and Telford are lying down, looking at Telford's smartphone. Okonjo is practising her "arabesque" in front of the mirror. Jones is reading by herself, seated facing a corner of the room. Saunier finishes speaking to parents in the doorway. She walks back into the studio, and the door closes behind her. Okonjo begins to rehearse her "pirouette". As she turns, her grounded foot sinks slightly into the wooden floor of the studio. On her final turn, her image in the mirror stops moving. The other reflections continue motion as normal. When Okonjo spins to face the mirror, her reflection resumes synchronization, and her toe is again grounded on the studio floor. Parker speaks to Chang and Telford, who laugh in response and resume watching Telford's phone. Parker moves back to place her chair against the studio wall. Saunier is making notes in a notebook on the far side of the room. Okonjo is looking at one end of the mirrored wall, nearest to the studio door. She walks towards that edge of the mirror. As she reaches forward, it becomes apparent that the last panel of the mirror is recessed. Okonjo leans into the recess, looking behind the other mirrors. She walks into this passage, disappearing from view. The scene outside the studio windows briefly changes to resemble a heavy snowstorm, then reverts to normal. Only Parker notices. She walks towards the wall with windows, craning her neck to see up through them. Jones remains reading but drifts slowly along the floorboards towards the wall. She does not react. Saunier begins walking across the studio towards the door. Despite her walking speed, she does not make appreciable progress across the room. She increases her pace, without obvious effect. Okonjo walks out from behind the mirrors, and calls to Chang and Telford. Chang and Telford walk towards the recessed mirror as Okonjo again disappears into the darkened passageway. Chang puts her arm around Telford's shoulders as she walks. Her elbow remains in a fixed position in space, and her lower and upper arms lengthen accordingly as she crosses the room. The lengthened arm does not appear to have an internal skeletal structure, falling to the floor in loops. Neither girl notices. Saunier runs across the studio with limited forward progress. She is visibly concerned. She looks around the room but does not appear to see any other person. Saunier trips and falls, causing minor abrasions to her lower arms. The floor of the studio has become irregular and rough where she is lying. Saunier stands up and continues towards the door. Jones, still reading, has tilted to a 30 degree incline against the wall. Parker backs slowly away from the windows to change her viewing angle. There is a small chip in the wooden floor behind her. As she steps backwards, the gap in the floor widens and deepens. Its base cannot be seen. When Chang is approximately 2 meters from the mirror, her extended arm snaps rapidly back into place. She does not react. When Chang and Telford reach the mirror, the area previously recessed is now flat with the remainder of the mirror. Chang and Telford press on the glass. Their reflections press back. The floor in Saunier's path is becoming increasing irregular, with sharp protrusions up to a metre in height. Saunier continues clambering forward. Telford steps away from the mirror and begins sinking into the studio floor. Telford screams, and Chang grabs at her shoulders. Telford sinks rapidly to her waist. Parker turns at the sound of the scream, and sees the chasm that has opened up behind her. She shouts, but keeps her balance. Panicked, Parker attempts to make a call from her cellphone, but is not successful. Chang manages to pull Telford free of the studio floor. They sit for a moment, breathing heavily. Chang points in the direction of the far wall. Telford calls out in that direction, then both girls run towards and through the wall. Saunier reaches the studio door, but is unable to open it. She hits the door with her fists. Shadows are visible in the mirror. Parker walks back towards the wall with windows, and reacts in surprise. She begins to step upwards, apparently climbing a staircase which is invisible to the camera. Saunier turns from the door and sees Jones, who remains reading, situated halfway up the wall. Saunier calls out to Jones, who does not respond. Telford and Chang re-emerge from the far wall, each smiling and holding a stalk of wheat or barley. They are accompanied by, and speaking with, Okonjo. Okonjo's teeth and sclera are several shades darker than before, and her knees now bend backwards, changing her gait. These alterations are not shown in Okonjo's reflection. Saunier leaves the door, attempting to walk towards Jones, who has drifted towards the ceiling. Saunier regularly changes direction, stops in confusion, and backtracks, as if walking through a maze. Her progress is limited. Parker reaches the top of the invisible staircase, and is adjacent to the windows, through which the afternoon sky can be seen. She slides one window open. Behind it is darkness. Parker leans her head out of the window. Telford, Chang and Okonjo walk to an area in the center of the studio. They observe a shimmering sphere, approximately 30cm in radius, centered one meter above the floor. Telford removes her ballet slipper and cautiously pushes it into the sphere. The slipper's shape is heavily distorted, and Telford drops it in shock. It returns to its previous shape as it falls from the space. Parker leans further through the window, then crawls out along an unseen surface beyond the window. She continues crawling until out of sight. The window slides shut behind her. Jones, still reading, drifts back towards her original position. Chang and Telford experiment with the spatial anomaly. Their ballet slippers and hair clips change shape and dimensions inside it before returning to normal when removed. Chang's hand accidentally slips into the space, and its fingers become grossly distended. She shrieks and pulls her hand out, at which point it returns to normal size and shape. Chang and Telford laugh. Okonjo ceases to react to the other girls, and becomes slowly more and more transparent. Saunier has returned to the studio door. Okonjo steps out from the passageway in front of the recessed mirror, looking confused. She sees Saunier. The Okonjo in the center of the studio has now faded completely. The window in the top corner of the studio begins to slide open. Chang and Telford are still playing with the distortive space, pushing their arms and feet into it, and attempting to make shapes with their hands. Jones has returned to her original position in the corner of the room. Okonjo and Saunier call and run towards each other. Parker's head emerges from the sliding window into the studio. She sighs, and looks to her left. Okonjo runs through Saunier. Both turn in confusion. The sliding window slams shut. Parker is decapitated. Telford pokes her head into the spatial anomaly, and collapses. Parker's head falls through the floor of the studio. Telford convulses on the ground. Chang stares in shock. Okonjo takes two steps back towards Saunier, then suddenly falls upwards, flying through the studio ceiling. Saunier screams. Parker's head drops down through the studio ceiling above Chang, and lands heavily on the floor at her feet. Chang panics, running towards the mirror and through it. The floor near Saunier vibrates, as if hit from below by a heavy object. Saunier jumps, startled. Blood begins to seep upward through the floor. Saunier looks around wildly, then grabs the handle to the studio door. Chang is briefly visible within the mirror. She stands motionless, facing the room. A reflective liquid seeps from her open eyes and mouth. The door to the studio opens inwards, the opposite direction to its hinge design. Saunier peers beyond it, then is abruptly pulled through it by an unseen force. The studio door swings shut. Chang's body in the mirror fades from view. Jones is alone in the studio. She continues to read, oblivious. The door closes. The camera's view becomes completely black for three seconds. When visuals return, Jones remains reading. A body, dressed in Saunier's clothes, is lying on the studio floor five metres behind her. The front of the head has been subjected to repeated blunt force trauma. The head of a large sledge-hammer is resting in the remains of the face. Jones turns the page of her book. The mirrored wall recedes to an estimated distance of 500 metres. The barre remains suspended in place and begins to writhe slowly. Behind Jones, the arms of the corpse move, grasping the handle of the sledge-hammer and lifting it out of the face. The body stands upright as if pulled. Viscous droplets of liquid spill from the hole in the front of its head. The corpse walks approaches Jones, raising the sledgehammer. The girl continues reading. CCTV signal cut. The Foundation has determined that at the time of loss of signal from the camera, the father of Rebecca Jones had opened the door to SCP-3673 and entered the studio. Finding the studio empty, Mr. Jones left to look elsewhere for his daughter. The door to SCP-3673 did not close until Mr. Jones exited, at which point the CCTV signal resumed, showing an empty studio. + Addendum 2: D-Class Testing - Re-secure data Addendum 2: D-Class Testing Exploration and testing of the anomaly using drones was unsuccessful, as transmission of signals to or from SCP-3673 was not possible when the door was closed. D-Class testing was approved on 2 February 2018. D-4739 was instructed to enter SCP-3673, wait until the door was closed, then walk around the edge of the studio, keeping one hand on the wall, eventually returning to the door. D-4739 enters SCP-3673 and turns left, placing his left hand on the wall. The observation team closes the studio door. D-4739 walks slowly along the edge of the studio, continuing to touch the wall with his left hand. The reflection in the mirrored wall shows an empty room. As D-4739 reaches the corner of the room, he turns 90° left, instead of right. However, instead of facing the wall to his left, D-4739 finishes by facing in the correct direction to proceed along the next wall. Slow-motion analysis of the camera footage cannot determine whether this was caused by the studio rotating around D-4739's position, or by D-4739's body turning through itself. D-4739's left hand remains in contact with the wall at all times. Half-way along the second wall, D-4739 falls into a section of floor which is visually normal, but immaterial. D-4739's torso lands on solid floor next to this area, and he holds himself in place, with his legs extending into the floor. Simultaneously, a pair of legs resembling those of D-4739 come down through the ceiling in the center of the studio. D-4739 sees the legs extending from the ceiling, and laughs. D-4739 moves his torso and the legs move in concert, swinging and kicking. After approximately one minute, D-4739 pulls himself out of the intangible floor. The legs in the ceiling do not retract, and remain visible, swaying and kicking intermittently. D-4739 appears concerned, turns, and attempts to retrace his route to the studio door. Despite walking forward, D-4739 moves backwards, travelling in his original direction around the room. D-4739 stops walking as he reaches the next corner of the room, beneath the studio windows. D-4739 attempts to jump upwards to reach the windows. With each jump, the height of the studio wall increases, until the windows are approximately 20 meters above the studio floor. The position of the camera, the ceiling (including the legs) and the height of the other walls of the studio remain unchanged. D-4739 proceeds quickly along the wall beneath the windows. Two-thirds of the way along this wall, D-4739 turns and runs towards the middle of the studio. After approximately three meters, D-4739 disappears. The final frame of CCTV footage prior to D-4739's disappearance shows his body distended in two distinct directions. Review of the preceding frames suggests that, immediately prior, D-4739's hair and loose items of clothing were pulled towards these same locations. The observation team's leading hypothesis is that this may have been caused by the gravitational effects of two separate points of exceptionally high density within SCP-3673. This model is unable to account for the fact that neither light nor the structure of the studio were affected by such gravitational forces. The legs protruding from the ceiling of SCP-3673 remain in place, moving occasionally until the door to the studio is next opened. + Addendum 3: Exploration Log - Re-secure data Addendum 3: Exploration Log A manned exploration of SCP-3673 was authorised on October 12, 2018. Three members of MTF Zeta-9 ("Mole Rats") were selected for the mission. Task force members were briefed on the likely conditions within SCP-3673, and informed of the location of the CCTV camera. The initial mission parameters were to proceed to the center of the room, remain stationary for 3 minutes, then return to the door and exit. Agents were equipped with standard exploration equipment including torches, ropes, navigation tools, and rations for approximately 2 weeks. MTF agents enter SCP-3673, and the studio door is closed. Agent Alpha indicates to the CCTV camera that GPS trackers are operating normally. Agent Beta erects a "foresail rig"1 and takes point. The agents proceed slowly towards the center of the studio. Agent Gamma, at the rear, marks their path using fluorescent spray paint. No anomalous conditions are detected. The mirrored wall reflects images normally. Upon reaching the center of the room, Agent Alpha signals to the CCTV camera. The MTF waits. After 3 minutes, the agents confer, then begin walking back across the studio. Agent Gamma marks the return path next to the paint marks from the team's entry. During this journey, the agents become subject to a time and/or distance dilation. They take more than 6 minutes to travel a distance of approximately 15 meters, based on SCP-3673's external measurements. Agent Alpha indicates awareness of this situation, and that the studio door remains visible. Approximately 2 meters from the door, Agent Beta strikes a barrier which cannot be seen on camera. The "foresail rig" is not impeded by this barrier. Agent Beta reaches out to touch the barrier, suggesting that it cannot be seen from within SCP-3673. The "foresail rig" is retrieved from beyond the barrier without incident. The agents test the barrier, which does not block their equipment, but is impermeable to their bodies. After some discussion, the agents spread out to the left and right, continuing to test the barrier. It appears to be a flat surface blocking the entire width of SCP-3673. Agent Alpha indicates to the camera a change of mission parameters, pointing to the studio windows on the opposite wall. The MTF regroups and walks across the studio. After another 5 minutes of walking, Agent Beta is blocked by a second unseen barrier, located approximately 4 meters from the opposite wall of the studio. Testing suggests that this barrier is also intangible to non-living materials, but impassable by humans. The agents return towards the door. At a point approximately 6 meters away from the studio door, the agents again strike the first invisible barrier. Agent Gamma attempts to mark the barrier with paint, but the paint sprays through without impediment. Agent Beta disassembles the "foresail rig", and pushes the telescopic rod towards the door, but it is now too far away to reach. Agent Alpha stands stationary with hands pressed on the barrier. Both hands are slowly but perceptibly pushed backwards. Agent Alpha calls to the other agents, and all three press against the barrier, without visible change to its motion. Agent Beta discharges their firearm at the barrier without result, and is reprimanded by Agent Alpha. Agent Alpha points to the mirrored wall of the studio, and distributes cutting tools from Agent Gamma's backpack. Agent Gamma moves to the mirrored wall, and Agents Alpha and Beta attempt to cut through the floor in the center of the studio. Their progress is slow. Agent Alpha breaks off work to check the gap between the barriers, which are now less than 3 meters apart. Agent Alpha turns to the camera and indicates a request for assistance. The observation team seeks permission to intervene. Agent Gamma calls Agent Alpha over to the mirrored wall. Agent Gamma has cut a hole as deep as their forearm, but the entire depth of the hole is glass, with no change in composition. After discussion, both agents return to the center of the studio. Researcher Janson obtains permission to open the door to SCP-3673. Researcher Janson stands in the doorway but does not enter SCP-3673. On camera, Researcher Janson is visible in the open doorway. Agents Alpha and Gamma can see Researcher Janson and begin shouting and banging on the barrier. Researcher Janson reports that SCP-3673 is empty. This observation is corroborated by other researchers present. The barriers are less than 2 meters apart. Agent Beta successfully cuts a hole in the studio floor. While Agents Beta and Gamma enlarge the hole, Agent Alpha secures a rope and drops one end through. The room below SCP-3673 (a musical rehearsal space) can be seen through the hole. The barriers are approximately 1.5 meters apart. Agent Beta attempts to reach through the hole in the floor, and is prevented by another invisible barrier. Neither the cutting tools nor the rope are affected. Agent Beta exhibits distress, and draws their firearm. Agent Alpha knocks it away, and it falls outside the barriers. When the barriers are approximately 1m apart, Agent Beta places hands on both barriers and pushes outwards, to no effect. Agents Gamma and Alpha attempt to climb upwards towards the ceiling. They successfully affix the rope to a ceiling panel, and begin cutting. When the barriers are approximately 75cm apart, Agent Gamma holds their position near the ceiling by bracing their back and legs on the barriers. There is limited room to wield the cutting tools, slowing progress. Agent Alpha stands below, speaking and passing further items up. Several pieces of equipment are now outside the barriers and have become irretrievable. Agent Beta paces back and forth at one end of the gap, occasionally banging on the mirrored wall. When the barriers are approximately 50cm apart, Agent Gamma falls, grabbing at the rope and pulling it loose from the ceiling. Agent Alpha helps them upright. After some discussion, the agents reach a decision. Agent Alpha draws their firearm and shoots Agent Gamma in the head, then discharges the weapon into their own head. Both agents slump, but are held partially upright by the barriers. When the barriers are approximately 25cm apart, Agent Beta's movement is severely restricted. They attempt to move toward the center of the room, screaming continuously. The barriers press into Agent Beta's forehead, chest, thighs, back and the back of Agent Beta's head. The barriers continue to move inwards. Agent Beta's head suffers what appears to be a severe depressed skull fracture in the occipital and parietal bones. Agent Beta loses consciousness. Cerebrospinal fluid from leaks from Agent Beta's ears. The barriers continue to move inwards. Further fractures occur to a number of Agent Beta's ribs, and to the pelvic bone. Similar injuries occur to the bodies of Agents Alpha and Gamma. Several fractured bones pierce the skin, causing substantial bleeding into the space between the barriers. The agents' skulls suffer further severe fractures. As the barriers move closer, the agents' clothing begins to fall loose outside the barriers as their bodies are held within. Various elements of the agents' bodies are subject to compression and torsional forces, causing tearing and bursting of the epidermis and exposure of internal organs. Significant loss of blood and other fluids occurs, but muscle and other tissues are held suspended by the pressure of the barriers. When the barriers are less than 5cm apart, most tissue has been damaged by compression into unrecognizability. Small pieces of intact bone and cartilage can be identified within the suspended pulp, including one of Agent Beta's ears. The continuing inward pressure of the barriers spreads the agents' remains upwards and outwards, with liquids on the studio floor likewise forced upwards to form a dark translucent paste. At an estimated separation of less than 0.1cm, the barriers cease movement. A thin wall of organic matter remains visible on the CCTV camera for several weeks, until permission is granted to close the door to SCP-3673. Subsequently, the camera view shows an empty, intact studio. Update: 17 January 2019 Security personnel guarding the entrance to SCP-3673 reported hearing knocking and thumping sounds coming from the other side of the studio door. The noises ceased after approximately 20 minutes. The CCTV camera feed showed nothing visible within SCP-3673. Containment procedures updated. Update: 11 February 2019 A routine external survey of the building alerted the research team to changed conditions inside SCP-3673. Large letters had been sprayed on the floor of the studio using fluorescent orange paint. The letters faced the windows, and read: "DON'T TR" with the last letter misshapen, as if rushed. The letters were accompanied by a series of six handprints made using the same fluorescent paint. The prints were clearly defined, regularly spaced, and appeared to be from the left hands of distinct individuals. Three of the handprints were child-sized. None of these markings were visible on the CCTV camera feed, which showed SCP-3673 empty. Deliberations are ongoing as to whether to re-open the studio door. Footnotes 1. A human figurine hung from a telescopic pole ahead of the lead agent. Used to detect areas of dimensional instability in the MTF's path. |
SCP-3674 | keter | Item #: SCP-3674 Special Containment Procedures: Sector H was already sequestered from the public under normal security protocol. Contingency plans to take control of the building (or, at least, contain SCP-3674 within it) are currently under review, and additional resources from other Foundation sites have been requested. Personnel are prohibited from entering Sector H at this time. Temporary observation towers maintain a perimeter around the facility; any persons approaching this perimeter will be shot on sight. Surviving personnel previously assigned to Sector H are to remain in quarantine until the examination team has completed their review. They will be reassigned according to necessity. Description: SCP-3674 is the designation for an unidentified entity and/or group of entities responsible for the assault on Site 24's Sector H on August 8, 2018. This incident resulted in the death and/or disappearance of 44 of the 97 personnel stationed in the facility, and 18 members of the emergency response team. The building was completely overrun, and is still believed to be occupied by one or more of the entities. As of this date, the facility remains under SCP-3674's control. Investigations into its current state via autonomous drones have been met with failure and loss of equipment. Though SCP-3674's nature remains unclear, evidence suggests that Agent Christian Brandt is at least partly responsible for causing its manifestation, and/or may have aided these entities during their incursion. Eyewitness reports describe SCP-3674 as multiple independent entities; however, evidence suggests that they may be a single entity with metamorphic properties. For the purposes of this document, they will be treated as discrete entities. All entities are purportedly capable of speech, and are heard as a mixture of languages dependent on what the listener is fluent in. Designation Description SCP-3674-A Entity had the body of a human male, with an owl head. Some witnesses reported that it had large raven-like wings, while others have claimed it had no wings. SCP-3674-B Humanoid male in a lab coat, with an unidentifiable, possibly shifting face. The entity carried a sword capable of igniting fires. SCP-3674-C A large bird, possibly a stork or crane, capable of speech. SCP-3674-D Unknown. This entity is possibly the main opposition to recovery teams' attempts at reclaiming Sector H. Its speech has been measured at up to 135 decibels, and is detrimental to humans. All records of SCP-3674's anomalous activity come from recorded video and radio transmissions between Sector H and Site-24 during the incursion (along with anecdotal accounts from surviving personnel). A sampling of these records is provided below in what is estimated to be their chronological order (with some overlap between files). Initial Report of SCP-3674 activity The following is a log of secure communications between Communications Officers Felix Juhl of Sector H, and Annika Bach of Site 24. Due to the use of mixed languages, translations have been provided in parentheses. These are considered best guesses, and may not be accurate. [+] Initial Report - 8/8/18 - 8:49 am CEST [–] Close report Juhl: Hello 24, this is Felix. We may have a situation here. I've been getting multiple reports of some possibly anomalous activity happening within Sector H. I'm trying to sort through the various reports, and nothing seems consistent yet. Bach: Understood, Felix. Can you give any specifics at this time? Juhl: A fire broke out in one of the storage rooms, and there's apparently some naked guy walking around with an owl mask on. Don't know if they're connected. I'll let you know once the fire is out and we figure out who the streaker is. Bach: Doesn't sound that anomalous to me. I'm assuming naked owl man is just some research assistant who partied a bit too hard. Fires happen. Juhl: Maybe. I don't have a good feeling about this. Hold on a second. Bach: Felix? Is everything okay? Juhl: No. A very large dog or wolf just trotted past the room. I've secured the door. Bach: A dog? Just call security, you'll be alright. Any update on the fires reported? Felix: Anna, it was at least two meters tall at the shoulder. It winked at me as it walked by. Bach: Oh. Okay. Keep us updated. We can send-(loud screeching noises can be heard) Oh what the hell? What is that? That really hurt my ears. Felix, are you okay? Unknown voice: Hallo. Bach: Who is this? Identify yourself. Voice: I am…Ablekung. (I am distraction.) Bach: What do you mean? Are you responsible for this? Where is Felix? Voice: No verlangen, eve cunt. No verlangen from Sie. Arbeit is for the Amalgam. My abrbeit ist nicht for eve cunt. And adam cock ist tot. (No demands, eve cunt. No demands from you. Work is for the amalgam. My work is not for eve cunt. And adam cock is dead.) Bach: Pick a language, asshole. I've just pressed the cavalry button and whatever you are, they'll be ready. Voice: unintelligible screeching Funny. No verstehen. Überraschung. Just warte until Amalgam ist ganze, eve cunt. (Funny. No understanding. Surprise. Just wait until amalgam is whole, eve cunt.) Bach: What is your name? Voice: Oh. There ist some verstehst, eve cunt? I am Andras. Nicht mehr commands. Brechen Sie ihn. (Oh. There is some understanding, eve cunt? I am Andras. No more commands. Break him.) Bach: What? After this, Bach attacked her assisting communications officer, Oscar Hansen, severely injuring him before being restrained by others in the room. She is currently still under sedation, as she becomes immediately hostile and violent when conscious. Interviews with Sector H Survivors All interviews were conducted by Dr. Bartus from Site-45 under direction of O5 Command. [+] Assistant Researcher Lindgren [–] Close interview Assistant Researcher Aarti Lindgren was severely burned during the events that took place at Sector H. His responses were written by him on a notepad. Dr. Bartus: I understand you were there when the first fire broke out. Can you tell me what you witnessed in detail? Lindgren: I'll do my best. There are things that I saw, things that affected me, that I can't really put into words. It's hard to express. Dr. Bartus: I understand. Just tell me what you can. We're trying to put together a timeline of events, and we're missing so many pieces. You were with Researcher Boswel at the time? Lindgren: Yes. She and I were heading towards Storage room A5. The door was already opened, and as we approached I tried to see who was already inside. And then suddenly, there was nothing but fire. Dr. Bartus: What did you do? Lindgren: We both froze. It was so sudden and unexpected. By the time I thought to hit the nearest fire alarm, something walked out of the fire. Dr. Bartus: What was it? Lindgren: I don't know. It had the shape of a man. It looked sort of like me, just a guy in a lab coat… but it was holding a sword. It was very tall, and its head wasn't right. Dr. Bartus: Can you elaborate? Lindgren: I can try. It touched the wall to its left with the sword, and the fire in the room behind him quickly spread to that point. He obviously wasn't affected by the flames. For some reason the sprinklers weren't working. I couldn't breathe. Dr. Bartus: And his head? What wasn't right about it? Lindgren: That's harder. My brain wanted it to be a normal head so bad. My eyes couldn't grasp it though. It was like three things at once, all at the same time. Not a mixture, you know? It was all of them. All existing simultaneously. It gave me a headache to look at it. A cat. A snake. And something that resembled a man, I guess. I don't think it's good to think about it. Dr. Bartus: I know this was traumatizing. Lindgren: No, it's not that. I mean, it is hard in that way too. But I mean that it's not good to think about it because it's wrong. It shouldn't be. Whatever it was, it was wrong. I felt like it was a carcass that didn't understand how to be a carcass. And when I said it was tall, I mean it was taller than the hallway, yet it still able to fit somehow. Dr. Bartus: I'm not sure I understand. Lindgren: I'm not sure I do either. It's like it was two heights at once. It was two meters tall, because that fits in the hallway, and that's what makes sense. That doesn't break natural laws. But, it was also probably ten times that tall. It towered above me in a 3 meter tall hallway. Dr. Bartus: Interesting. Did it speak to you? Lindgren: Lindgren does not write anything for a minute. Dr. Bartus: Lindgren? Did it? Lindgren: Yes. It spoke. It was a bizarre mixture of English, Dutch, Swedish, and maybe Romanian? It was hard to understand, since my Dutch is weak, and my Romanian is non-existent. It called us names, like insults, but not in a mean way. Like it was incapable of addressing us in any other way. Its voice was painful. Not mentally or physically, but like quantumly? Is that even a word? It hurt my existence, I couldn't stand up anymore. And it killed Mila. Dr. Bartus: It killed her? How? With the sword? Lindgren: No. The voice killed her. I don't think she could take it. I don't know why it didn't do the same to me. She just crumpled. And then I fell to the ground and I looked in her eyes, and I just knew exactly why she died. I don't know how I knew, but I did. Her reality couldn't handle it. This thing that shouldn't be. And she just ceased. Dr. Bartus: I know this is difficult, but can you remember anything it said, besides how it addressed you and Researcher Boswel? Lindgren: I had asked it what it was when it first came out. And it just said, "Duke. I'm. Stroper1." Then it insulted us and said something about an amalgam. That's when we both fell to the ground. That's when Mila died. Then it touched me with the sword, and I was on fire. Dr. Bartus: Thank you, Aarti. This was very helpful. I do wish you an expedient recovery. Is there anything I can get you? Lindgren: No. Just let me sleep. I've found a very nice place in my dreams. It doesn't matter so much when things are wrong in your dreams. [+] Agent Kaspersen [–] Close interview Agent Philip Kaspersen reported odd activity within Sector H shortly before, and after, it was overrun by SCP-3674. Dr. Bartus: Hello Agent Kaspersen. I've read your reports, and I'm wondering if you could clarify some things for me. Kaspersen: Yes, of course. I should start at the beginning, right? I had noticed Agent Brandt slinking around Storage Room A5 on multiple occasions a few days before Sector H went to hell. I thought it was suspicious, but I didn't think it was odd enough to report. He gets a lot more interesting assignments than I, so who was I to question him? It's just a storage room, right? I mean, what could he be doing anyway? I don't know. Maybe I should've reported it. Well, I definitely should've. You think it would've done any good though? Maybe. Maybe I- Dr. Bartus: Kaspersen, can you just slow down for a second? Nobody blames you. I don't need all the filler, just let me ask you some questions, and you will answer them succinctly, okay? Kaspersen: Sorry. Got it. Dr. Bartus: Okay, so Brandt was acting suspiciously. What exactly was he doing when you saw him? Was he with anyone else? Kaspersen: No, no, nobody was with him. A couple of the times he was carrying something. I just assumed he was putting some objects in storage. Normal stuff, even if that wasn't a task he'd normally have. Wish I could tell you more than that. Dr. Bartus: Alright. Where were you when the fire started? Kaspersen: Uh… I was in the bathroom. Heard the alarm going off, thankfully I was done, and I went out to see what was happening. Might've forgotten to wash my hands, hope you'll forgive me for that, I swear I do it every other time. When I came out, I didn't see anyone at first, but I could smell smoke. Dr. Bartus: What did you do? Kaspersen: Well, I headed towards where I thought the smell was coming from. Wanted to see if anyone needed help. When I passed the cafeteria, I looked inside, and everyone in there was killing each other. People I liked were in there. People who would never hurt a fly. They were tearing each other apart. I didn't know what to do. I ran away before any of them saw me. I'm sorry. I should've done something. I should've tried at least. Dr. Bartus: It's not your fault. I don't think you could've helped them. I need you to tell me what happened next. Kaspersen: Yeah. Yeah okay. I turned a corner, and there was the fire. There were bodies on the floor, all of them burned up. I couldn't have helped them. It was so hot, and it was spreading so fast. I froze up, doctor. I froze. And then this bird came out of the fire. Dr. Bartus: Tell me about the bird. In your report you said it saved your life. Kaspersen: I mean, sort of, I guess. It was one of those taller birds, like a crane or a heron, maybe a stork. It just walked out of the fire like nothing was happening. It stopped for a second and looked at me. Then it strolled right past me, so I followed it. I'm not sure why. Maybe because it was just so damn weird? It started running, and for some reason I yelled at it to slow down, without even thinking about how absurd it was. Dr. Bartus: And did it slow down? Kaspersen: It actually stopped again. It looked at me, and before that day I never thought that a bird could look amused…but this one did. I knew it wasn't really a bird then. I asked it what it was. And it spoke to me, I swear on my mother's grave, it spoke. Dr. Bartus: What did it say, Agent Kaspersen? Kaspersen: It said "I am tyven2, Adam Cock." Its voice was hoarse and crackled like electricity, and it made me sick. It started running again, and I followed. It led me out one of the emergency exits, and then it was just…gone. Not like it vanished, but like it was never there. I started getting an awful, screaming headache, and I passed out. Dr. Bartus: This might be important, can you tell me how tall it was? Kaspersen: Oh. I don't know. I mean, it was tall, but what's weird was that somehow I knew it was taller than it looked. Does that make sense? I don't know. The ceilings in there are maybe three and a half meters, but I swear this bird was more than fifty meters tall. That doesn't make sense. Sorry. I don't know how to explain it. Wish I could articulate my thoughts better. Sorry, I'm saying 'I don't know' too much. Dr. Bartus: It's okay, Kaspersen. You're not the first person to have trouble describing these beings in human terms. Is that everything you remember? Kaspersen: No. Right before I passed out, I heard the loudest, most awful music I'd ever heard in my life. But I can't really remember it well now, so I think it might have been part of a dream. Was there music like that, Dr. Bartus? Dr. Bartus: Yes, Agent Kaspersen. There was. [+] Captain Monteiro [–] Close interview Captain Callista Monteiro led the rescue and recovery team sent from Site 24 to contain the situation at Sector H. Dr. Bartus: Captain Monteiro, can you describe for me the events that you witnessed upon your team's arrival at Sector H? Monteiro: I will do my best. I will warn you that my memories decrease in clarity at a certain point. An effect of whatever caused this situation, I assume. Dr. Bartus: Of course. You're not the only one to experience that sort of effect. Just tell me what you can. Monteiro: We arrived at Sector H at approximately 9:30 am. I was in the MCV3, and as soon as we came to a stop, I knew something was wrong. Dr. Bartus: How so? Monteiro: There was a sense of…wrongness. I think we all felt it. It was…it was like the sudden realization that you're dreaming, except I knew I wasn't. I felt stretched thin, like everything that made me the person I am was being pulled apart at the seams. Not physically of course. Dr. Bartus: Mentally? Monteiro: Not…not quite, no. But you know that already, don't you? I can tell. Dr. Bartus: I have to do my best not to lead you. Monteiro: Yeah, I get it. It was like I suddenly knew I was made out of atoms. Not just in a distant, science fact sort of way. I knew and felt what I was made of, and it was very unpleasant. Dr. Bartus: What happened after you stopped? Monteiro: We were all dealing with that bizarre feeling I think, right? Yeah. It was maybe just a moment or so before I began to give my first order after arrival. The main door opened. Are you familiar with the main entrance of Sector H, Dr. Bartus? Dr. Bartus: I've seen photographs, but I've not been there in person. Monteiro: Ok. It's not really that important anyway. But, yeah, the door opened, and something walked out. Dr. Bartus: Describe it for me. Monteiro: It had the body of a man. Completely nude. It had the head of an owl though. An actual, real owl, you could see in the way it looked around at us. And it was impossibly tall. Dr. Bartus: How did it exit the facility, given its height? Monteiro: That's harder to explain. This is when it gets difficult for me. Dr. Bartus: That's okay, just do your best, Captain Monteiro. Monteiro: From what I was seeing, and from what made sense with how physics works to most people…it was probably around two meters tall. But it was really much, much taller. Dr. Bartus: Can you elaborate? Monteiro: Eh, it's not an easy thing to think about. I think you already have some idea though. Your face betrays you a bit, doctor. Dr. Bartus: Perhaps. Try anyways. Monteiro: I think it was probably around sixty meters tall. It's not like we were seeing an illusion or even a run-of-the-milll visual anomaly. There was this feeling of bizarre…charisma, I guess? And it made me feel like I could understand. My puny human brain was understanding something that I can't put into words. The thing's height wasn't about tallness; it was a representation of some aspect of itself that we just can't comprehend. I think that's what its wings were, too. Dr. Bartus: It had wings? Monteiro: Visually, yes. It had large, gray wings. But like its height, I think they were just some aspect of this entity that was beyond what I could understand. Ugh. Dr. Bartus: This is hurting you, I'm sorry. Monteiro: It's okay, I know this is important. Can we try to be quick, though? Dr. Bartus: Yes, of course Captain. Be quick, but be precise. Monteiro: The entity didn't look at us for long. It only said one thing, so loudly that we could hear it in the MCV, even from ninety meters away. "Amalgam is komplet. Quebre each other." And then it wasn't there anymore, and I couldn't even say for certain that it was really there in the first place. Dr. Bartus: Quebre…is that Portuguese? Monteiro: Yeah. It told us to break each other. Dr. Bartus: And is that what instigated the violence? Monteiro: Yes. Most of my unit began to attack and kill each other. I wasn't affected of course; just one of the reasons why they made me captain. But nobody in the MCV…they should've been…it has a device… Dr. Bartus: I know, we believe it was sabotaged. Monteiro: What? Nobody told me. Who? Who the fuck would do that? Dr. Bartus: We believe we know who did it, though I can't divulge that information to you at this time. I hope you can understand. Monteiro: Yeah. Yeah I get it. Can you do me one favor though, doctor? Dr. Bartus: If I can, I will. Monteiro: Have someone else notify the families of Nygaard and Tekin. I can handle the others, but not them. I can't do that. Dr. Bartus: I mean, I don't think that will be a problem, but I just don't…oh. Oh, yes. Of course. I'll personally make the calls if I have to, Captain Monteiro. You have my word. Monteiro: Thank you. Dr. Bartus: I do have one last question for you, if that's alright. Monteiro: The music? Dr. Bartus: Yes. What did it sound like to you? Monteiro: It was the loudest noise I've ever heard. Of course, I don't think we were hearing it with our ears. Not really. It was like ten thousand out of tune harpsichords loudly fucking a pod of screaming whales. I don't say it like that to be humorous. But you know, doctor, it wasn't really music. Dr. Bartus: It wasn't? Monteiro: No. It was words. Something was speaking. Dr. Bartus: This…this is the first I've heard of this. What do you think it was saying? Monteiro: Nothing that makes any sense to me. Others might've heard it differently. But…what I heard was something like "Eu nasci again. Jeg am Beleth." Dr. Bartus: I understand the second part. What does the first mean? Monteiro: Keeping in mind that I'm trying to interpret what a screaming entity said in a mix of the three languages I speak, I believe it said "I am born again. I am Beleth." I think somebody in Sector H fucked up big time. Dr. Bartus: No, we believe this was intentional. Addendum-1: Acting Site Director Anders Stensby met with Dr. Bartus to discuss the current state of Sector H and what may have happened to cause SCP-3674. [+] Site Director Stensby [–] Close interview Dr. Bartus: I hope you've been able to settle in by now, Director. Director Stensby: Ha. Temporary or not, this isn't what I would call the optimal time to take over as director of Site 24. Dr. Bartus: I sympathize. I assume you've read my reports? I hope they've been useful to the investigation. Director Stensby: Yes, and yes, they have been very helpful. Between you and the investigating agents, have you been able to put together any sort of picture of what occurred in Sector H? Dr. Bartus: We believe so. It was intentional. Director Stensby: You believe that Brandt was the sole saboteur? Dr. Bartus: Yes, we do. Director Stensby: He was responsible for wrecking the MCV's suppression system, but the other part is what really disturbs me. Dr. Bartus: The movement of SCP objects to Sector H? Director Stensby: Yes. It's an embarrassing and unacceptable breach. And under normal circumstances, it never would have happened. Dr. Bartus: We're investigating whether Director Carver's death is linked at all to this. So far, we don't think Brandt played a part in that. Director Stensby: No. The evidence does not point to him. But I have a hard time believing it's a mere coincidence that my friend and colleague was murdered just a few weeks before Sector H went dark. Dr. Bartus: They could still be unrelated events; there's no actual proof they're connected yet. Director Stensby: I'm aware. I want to be notified immediately if anything comes up. Do we have any idea what happened to Brandt? Dr. Bartus: Unfortunately we do not. Witnesses put him in Sector H during the attack. He could very well be dead. I don't think we'll know for sure until we take Sector H back, but progress there isn't optimal, if you can call it progress at all. I have a feeling we're just going to have to wait. Director Stensby: Wait for what? Dr. Bartus: For whatever is in Sector H to leave. Director Stensby: You have a hypothesis? Dr. Bartus: Sort of. These things were trying to put something back together, and Brandt was helping them. Director Stensby: What do you think it's waiting for? What is its intent? Dr. Bartus: I don't know. Maybe it's just not ready to leave the nest yet. I don't have any real evidence to back that up though. As for its intent… I don't think we can comprehend its motivations. Director Stensby: And that horrific music? Dr. Bartus: We're still analyzing it to see if we can circumvent its effects on our recovery team. So far results have been disheartening. Director Stensby: Keep at it, Doctor. If there's nothing else, I believe we should get back to work. Dr. Bartus: Understood. Thank you, Director. Updates to the investigation into the events that precluded the loss of Sector H, and the state of the building itself will be addended to this document once approved by the O5 Council. Footnotes 1. Possibly a dutch word, meaning poacher or marauder 2. Danish for "the thief". 3. Mobile Command Vehicle. 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SCP-3675 | keter | WARNING: This is an automated notice sent by Autonomic Analysis and Response System 821 (AARS821) and authorized by the Records and Information Security Administration. AARS821 has determined that edits have been made to this file, resulting in the presence of active cognitohazards. If you do not have clearance to edit this file, close this page immediately. Otherwise, please scroll down and deny all proposed edits made to the file. Reading or editing infected portions may result in contamination. Minimize exposure to any data of this object's file; afterwards immediately report to the nearest Help Desk to log this incident. Edited portions are marked in blue for ease of access. Item #: SCP-3675 ► FILESERV:: ~/3675/History ◄ Close File Original: Comments: Why do we fear death? Death can be a storm, a hail of black rain, a flurry of pitch come to destroy your body and steal your soul. It is something to be endlessly staved off and battled until the bitter end. Or death can be a sunset — an inevitability. When you are close to the end, it is a peaceful nightfall that you accept with open, yet terrified arms. Like that sunset, death is a law of nature, nothing more. Why do you fear death? It cannot be the fear of the unknown. That is something you can overcome easily. By all logic — by all reason — there is something you sense in death that we sense in nothing else. Something beyond your reasoning, inevitable and great. You see death as the ultimate fear, even though many fears are objectively much greater. But once I reached it, I understood. Listen closely for some time; I must show you something. Confirm or decline edits? > decline Edits have been discarded. ◄ Close File Special Containment Procedures: All research and information distributed about SCP-3675 or their properties must be localized to the designated Site in which experiments are to take place. The existence of this file and associated data should not be published outside of this local network, except on a need-to-know basis by personnel of level 4 clearance or higher. Due to the physical nature of SCP-3675, no actions or direct containment protocols are to be implemented at this time. To safeguard against possible cognitohazardous effects, staff performing regular research on SCP-3675 or who regularly have thoughts concerning SCP-3675 must undergo monthly psychological screenings. Members of the SCP-3675 project should not believe in an afterlife, possess any mental illnesses, or have been given DAMMERUNG clearance at any point in their employment within the Foundation. Personnel with a cognitive resistance value (CRV) of lower than 15 are prohibited from performing experiments or technical studies that involve the detection, manipulation, or analysis of SCP-3675 entities. Autonomic Analysis and Response System 821 (AARS821) is responsible for analyzing all Foundation documentation for SCP-3675-1 infection vectors. If SCP-3675-1 infection is identified, the affected documents are to be removed from the rest of the Foundation database and manually cleansed of activation vectors. An automated notice is sent to the corresponding project head with appropriate containment instructions. Mobile Task Force Psi-10 ("Maslow's Motivators") is tasked with identifying the rate and extent of SCP-3675-1 infections/activations and reducing them across global communication networks. Protocol 540-Meriden must be carried out weekly in order to ensure that a 3675-Abgrund event does not take place. In the event that Protocol 540-Meriden fails or becomes ineffective, countermemes will be disseminated through information distribution networks, and Contingency Omicron-Eclipse enacted (see Document 540-A, O5 clearance only). If more than 50% of the human population dies due to a 3675-Abgrund event, and countermeasures cannot be developed, we will all be together. Protocol 540-Meriden is detailed in Addendum 3675.1. ► FILESERV:: ~/3675/History ◄ Close File Original: …and countermeasures cannot be developed, the Ganymede Protocol will be enacted, followed by distribution of a fungal kill agent in the atmosphere. SCP-2000 is to be activated with appropriate modifications (see Contingency Omicron-Eclipse). Protocol 540-Meriden is detailed in Addendum 3675.1. Comments: If I can describe death in a few words, I would say it is the absence of time. Yet I witnessed death with my very eyes — and when it came, I was thankful, thankful beyond words. The terrors of life were finally coming to a close, and my fear was unfounded. And so I plunged deep into the abyss of eternal sleep. I cannot describe that state as darkness; it was a pure, distilled acceptance. Above all, it was a state of being. Before I could even realize it, the dream was broken like a bullet impacting a film of glass, shattered so small that nothing could see it and nothing could put it back together again. My heart was ripped in two, and suddenly I felt myself among hundreds of billions, pinpricks of light in a blizzard. But that was only the beginning of eternity, and there were still many eternities more to come. Confirm or decline edits? > decline Edits have been discarded. ◄ Close File Description: SCP-3675 is the designation given to a group of incorporeal, sapient entities currently attempting to induce an SK-Class Dominance Shift. SCP-3675 instances interact and exist only on an intersecting or overlapping operational substrate separate from the physical world (similar to other documented cases of informational constructs). Entities are therefore unable to physically interact in any way with the material properties of any objects, organisms, or other substances present in reality. It has been determined that SCP-3675 entities possess the ability to interface with conscious thoughts and emotions in the brain, gaining a degree of control over them when certain triggers and conditions are met in a human brain (see SCP-3675-1, further below). While the natural state of SCP-3675 is incorporeal and functionally separate from reality, instances possess the ability to integrate themselves into a set of communicable and understandable ideas or information. When the affected information is read or comprehended by a human being, SCP-3675 instances can then move into the brain, exerting a wide variety of other effects, including inducing forgetfulness or confusion, auditory/visual/tactile hallucinations, and extreme paranoia. When SCP-3675 instances manifest themselves in information, the ideas and concepts expressed in the affected data undergo several subtle changes. While any statements of fact or opinions expressed remain functionally the same and are expressed in the same way, the subtext surrounding the focus of the data is modified to include metaphysical elements such as religion, spirituality, and human nature. This modification usually causes a substantial shift in the affected information's tone. Instances of SCP-3675 have the ability to spread a mental contagion, designated SCP-3675-1. Humans can become infected by SCP-3675-1 through various mediums, including direct implantation by SCP-3675 instances (through a process of mental contact that is currently not understood) or through memetic spread via affected information. SCP-3675-1 cannot be removed from a human brain once it has been infected, but its effects upon activation can be mitigated by the usage of rehabilitation, amnestics, mental reconstruction, or allowing the transition to happen. ► FILESERV:: ~/3675/History ◄ Close File Original: …mental reconstruction, or Protocol 540-Meriden. Comments: This cannot go on. These divisions must cease to exist, and it is either your phase or our phase that must go. But those that are dead cannot further die, so that leaves a single course of action. You see, your destruction is infinitely preferable to our current state. The living and the dead, faced off against each other in terrible equilibrium—this must cease. Since the beginning, there is a feeling of bitter coldness, a freezing far too great to become numb to. But you get used to the fire, after a while. The real torture is grim and existential, and it torments you further than any physical pain would have. And after a few thousand years any hope of salvation or memory of life is shriveled to a cinder, lost underneath our interminable anguish. And we are a chorus of souls not singing, but screaming—and no noise comes out when we open our mouths to breathe. Confirm or decline edits? > decline Edits have been discarded. ◄ Close File Once implanted in the brain, SCP-3675-1 can lie dormant for a theoretically indefinite time period, and during this period, infected individuals display no anomalous effects. Currently, over 88% of the world population is infected with SCP-3675-1 in a dormant form. SCP-3675-1 becomes active when a specific set of conditions is met in a brain. These conditions include several psychological, informational, and emotional triggers that must all be present at once in order for the activation to take effect. Activation can also place when a human has consumed information anomalously edited to include cognitohazards that induce the mental states mentioned above. Starting █/█/201█, these edits began to spontaneously occur in various files throughout the Foundation database. AARS821 was instituted and approved for the purposes of containing these incidents. The secondary factor that induces infection is a specific idea or concept that, once thought of or comprehended, automatically becomes in itself a vector of SCP-3675-1 transmission. When both the key thought and the other mental triggers are present in a human brain, the probability of infection becomes near certain. In all cases, the "activation concept" has been recorded to be the following: "I wonder what happens to me after I die?" Those infected with SCP-3675-1 can display some or all of the following characteristics: Increased proclivity to react on violent impulses Pronounced pessimism towards other humans and towards society in general Lack of self-control or self-preservation instincts Lack of empathy and increased sociopathic tendencies Understanding that existence is only a fleeting dream ► FILESERV:: ~/3675/History ◄ Close File Original: Quickness to anger and/or violence; sudden swings from a calm state to an aggressive one Comments: When you read these words, do you hear a voice in your head? Listen to the voice of the words. While you hunted each other down, inflicted wounds and flattened cities, trying to destroy your own heaven, you never realized that it simply grew our numbers. And the new ones, too, learned of their fate—their eternal torment. They joined us. And so we waited and we waited until we could understand you. With our newfound existence, we realized we could tune other minds to our wishes. We could softly touch and fold and manipulate the connections in your brains, whisper our commands into it, and then like a song stuck in your head, you would hum the tune imprinted within you. And when that melody grew stronger, we realized it could spread. With time, it could shape your experiences and sensations, and mold your psyche into permanence. How many decisions were a result of our idle experimentation? How much of your character is not your own? Ask yourself this, and you may begin to understand. Have you ever walked into a room and forgot why you were there? Have you ever been carrying on a conversation and realized that the topic you were speaking of seconds ago has slipped your mind? Thus we began to tune the strings of a beautiful orchestra of death. The performance is about to begin. Confirm or decline edits? > decline Edits have been discarded. ◄ Close File In addition, SCP-3675-1 is self-propagating—triggers to its activation have been shown to become more highly prevalent as the number of infected increases. Therefore, upon reaching a critical point, positive feedback causes symptoms to cascade, resulting in a theorized breakdown of human societal structure, culture, and order, and eventually extinction through violence and wars. At this point, the dominant lifeform on Earth will become SCP-3675; this SK-class occurrence is termed a 3675-Abgrund event. It is currently estimated that 1.█% of the world population has an active form of SCP-3675-1. LEVEL 3/3675/CLASSIFIED Addendum 3675.1: Protocol 540-Meriden The regular and frequent implementation of Protocol 540-Meriden is necessary in order to prevent an 3675-Abgrund event. The SCP-3675 project head (currently Dr. Aruban Malthus) is responsible for guaranteeing that standards are properly met during the performance of Protocol 540-Meriden. In the case that the number of days between two successive Protocol 540-Meriden implementations exceeds 10 days, emergency actions are to be taken and the surrounding 10 km2 area around Site-██ secured. See Document 540-A for further instructions. Using techniques adopted from Project RAINBOW BODY (see declassified Clearance 3 Brief), a method for deployment of a countermemetic signal designed to cancel out the cognitive abilities of SCP-3675 instances has been developed. The signal, composed of a series of Class-R extrasensory cognitohazards and antimemetic packets, is projected into the dimensional substrate inhabited by SCP-3675 entities using a D-Class personnel as the carrier. Over time, the countermeme is dissipated outward, coming into contact with all instances of SCP-3675. Upon contact, the signal interferes with an entity's informational cohesion and base processes, greatly reducing its effectiveness in exerting its anomalous properties, as well as in spreading and implanting SCP-3675-1. The basic elements and procedure of Protocol 540-Meriden are summarized below for completeness: One D-Class subject infected with an active form of SCP-3675-1 is sedated and placed on a surgical table. A Foundation surgeon creates an incision into the instance's skull, opening up the brain. Specific layers of the cortex of the frontal lobe are excised according to the guidelines set in Document 540-A. A Hegel localized meme distortion device1 is physically implanted into the brain. After the operation is complete, the incision is closed. The subject is subsequently awakened. Using remote dimensional transit anchors, the HLMD device and surrounding brain tissue is brought "out of phase" with the rest of surrounding reality. The subject is then shown a series of low-level visual and aural cognitohazards that cause minor neural damage and provoke a defense response from the brain, which manifests as Class-R extrasensory cognitohazards and antimemetic packets. Upon the signals reaching the implanted HLMD device, the cognitohazards are projected into the phase of SCP-3675 habitation and amplified exponentially. This process continues for approximately twenty minutes, allowing for signals to propagate completely throughout the planet's atmosphere. In order to avoid mental aftereffects of prolonged exposure to harmful memetic agents, class D amnestics are administered to the subject after the successful completion of Protocol 540-Meriden. Accessing Thaumiel-level material regarding Protocol 540-Meriden. Delete/destroy after reading as per HP5810 re: forbidden knowledge disposal. SCP-3675-1 infection rates have been increasing greatly over the past decades. In addition, recorded SCP-3675-1 activations have become increasingly more common. While current infection and activated virus rates are currently at 88.9% and 1.6%, respectively, the amount of infected will eventually reach 100% in approximately twelve years. As the number of infected grows, the amount of information and concepts acting as vectors for its activation metastasizes according to an exponential function rule. It has been determined that Protocol 540-Meriden is able to minimize the communicability of SCP-3675-1 while decreasing incursions of SCP-3675 instances into human brains. However, this procedure, as a method of weakening entities through interference with network cohesion, is fundamentally unstable, and recorded instances of SCP-3675 have been increasing. This has led the Overseer Council to project the complete adaptation of the entities to Protocol 540-Meriden, and therefore Total Containment Failure, in approximately twenty-five years. After containment of SCP-3675 fails, rates of activation will surge; all humans on Earth will have an activated form of SCP-3675-1, distributed through contaminated data, within three weeks of Total Containment Failure. Thus, Protocol 540-Meriden is fulfilled only to delay a 3675-Abgrund event for as long as possible. It is projected that once all humans have an active form of SCP-3675-1, nations will quickly dissolve into anarchic violence as all human capacity for control of impulsive thoughts is removed. The 3675-Abgrund event will complete after a period of eight years, at which point human life will no longer be sustainable. The O5 council is currently reviewing plans to begin implementation of Contingency Omicron-Eclipse. LEVEL 4/3675/CLASSIFIED Addendum 3675.2: Selected Interviews Interview 3675-01 Foreword: For the purposes of this interrogation, a human infected with late-stage activated SCP-3675-1 infection was interviewed. The subject is Natalya Velikovna, a Russian lawyer. Ms. Velikovna possessed all symptoms of SCP-3675-1, including intense violent impulses and a lack of self-preservation instincts. However, these behaviors were sporadically interrupted by certain periods in which the subject was noticeably calmer, displaying a personality different from the original but also uncharacteristic of SCP-3675-1 infection. This personality manifests in a fugue-like state which was active throughout the interview. This state has not been observed in any other infected subjects, and the reason for its manifestation is currently unknown. Dr. Malthus: For the past two months, you have been engaging in acts of indiscriminate violence. Could you please tell me why you chose to begin doing so? Subject: [whispered] …in every science, in every religion, they always give doomsday a name. There are thousands of ways this Earth could die, and each are called something different. Every apocalypse is an ending — but I see this one on the horizon. It is a beginning. Dr. Malthus: The beginning of what? Subject: The passage. The crossing over. Faith, I saw it clearly. I can conjure up the flames of truth even now. I see my mother and my father, the dead — the generations coming before, all extending up into an infinity of voices that sing… Dr. Malthus: Could you elaborate further? What are the dead doing? What singing? Subject: …and they sing hymns of destiny to me. Their chorus shows me that they are in pain, great and horrible pain. Dr. Malthus: How do you feel about that? Subject: I see yours too. They are also singing to you, but it falls on deaf ears. I see your ancestors and your dead ones, and they want to tell you something, doctor. Dr. Malthus: [pauses] What are they telling me, then? Subject: You already have heard them many times. It comes in flashes, in bolts of inspiration. You gaze out over the city skyline and they tell you, jump off to your death. You feel madness and they say, take action on your anger. A yearning for violence — a wish to follow your deepest thoughts. They are not yours. They are messages. The subject proceeds to grab hold of the sleeve of Dr. Malthus's shirt. Dr. Malthus brushes the hand off. Dr. Malthus: All right. [sighs] Moving on - can you tell me what you know about how these messages spread? How did you learn about this "apocalypse" on the horizon? Subject: They are hopeless in their states. And every day the pain gets worse and worse, weakening their power and destroying their form. Do you know the feeling of drowning in a deep ocean and trying to swim to shore, but you are weighed down? They are weighed down by an anchor. And their song is destroyed by the tuning fork ringing out of harmony.2 But instead of the tangible, they can weave the intangible. They want to show you the beauty of the next phase. They cannot kill you - deliver you. But once they touch your mind, you see things from their point of view. At this point, the subject begins producing weak, strained laughter. The vocalizations are not anomalous, but continue for approximately thirty seconds. Dr. Malthus: —please stop that. You haven't explained what SCP-3675-1 does. Subject: Listen. Listen to the voice of the words! Be still, and you can hear our screams. Go home tonight, lock yourself in a pitch-black room, and make no noise, and close your eyes. Then you shall hear the things I have seen myself. Your power is their weakness; your weakness is their power. One day, a day upon the horizon, you shall realize that the whisper within is a calling out from them, your ancestors. There is no virus. There will be no virus, when the ascendance comes. Dr. Malthus: Who are you? Is Natalya Velikovna speaking? Subject: I have no more to say to you. The dead bring you that message, so that you who master the world can prepare your civilization for the truth to come. I can speak no more. Afterword: The subject did not respond to further questioning. Minutes after the interview completed, the subject suddenly lapsed out of its "trance" state and began screaming and struggling to break loose of the restraints. The subject was subsequently used in Protocol 540-Meriden, and Class D amnestics were then administered. Ms. Velikovna has not displayed any further symptoms of infection. [FURTHER MATERIAL REDACTED] LEVEL 5/3675/CLASSIFIED Addendum 3675.3: Commentary from Project Head Sometimes I have awoken from a cold dream, disturbed by a sort of emptiness in my spirit; a vast void I cannot control. In my memories I feel this horror, like that of a man who has realized a crushing epiphany that has drifted from him, lost in the ebb and flow of time. For weeks and months I pondered this—I tried to grasp at the faded fabric of this dream, but in these waking moments they still flitted away from me. One day I was stirred from yet another one of these dreams by a strange feeling in my gut, as if my heart were cut out from my chest and set before me. In a panic, I peered outside, and I saw a man in the street, standing like a predator at some invisible force and brandishing a knife into the silent air. I saw him, perfectly still, lit only by the flickering orange light of the streetlamp from above. Then, I went downstairs, and I put on my shoes. I walked up to this man in the warm night, and I asked him, "Why are you standing here? Who are you looking at?" He said in a quiet voice that he didn't know. I prompted him further, asked him to describe what he felt, but he was silent for a long time. Then he told me, "You know, every night as I'm walking home, I come across this spot on the road." He gestured to the air in front of him, waving his hands as he talked. "And every time I pass by here, I feel this kind of chill in my veins. It seems to drive me away. Sometimes it's more than that — I see things that just aren't there, or I sense a presence that simply doesn't exist. It's certainly paranoia, human irrationality, of course. Normally I'd avoid this patch of darkness, move on, walk home. But today, while I passed by, something — some noise or movement — drove me into pure terror. I felt like I was going to die any minute, and instead of running away I felt compelled to kill whatever was out there. Like some nerve was touched or played that made me know nothing but anger and murder." He fingered the knife reluctantly, then slipped it back into his pocket. "We humans, we're strange creatures. In our life, there are these times when we overreact, pursuing a primal response to some random, meaningless thing. And afterwards, we regret that part of us that rose to the surface. It's almost like we're being primed for something. That paranoia of absence makes us conscious of everything around us when nothing is there. And in moments, that fear becomes so intense that you want to strike out at something, kill something, do something that will justify your irrationality. I've never known why. I probably never will. And that's why I stand here — because it's all I can do to find answers." And at once, I understood. Death is an undiscovered country. It will always remain that way, as an unknowable blank that we will never have data on. We know not whether what lies afterwards is a glistening euphoria or ceaseless pain, or both. But all along we've had these whispers of thought, these patterns of faint sentience reaching out across the void to speak to us. I understood that perhaps what lies after death is a separation from consciousness. The mind is released from the body, and now it wanders. They can't manipulate the world, because all they are is just brain patterns. But they can connect their pattern with another mind, link something together, and that's SCP-3675-1. For whatever reason, the ghosts of this mortal coil ask us to die for them. They want us to all destroy our living bodies for some ultimate goal that still lies beyond our human reach. Can't you see them? They're reaching out, reaching and stretching themselves into our world in order for us to become them. That is the ascendance, then — to force our bodies against each other, soak this earth in our own blood by our own terrible hands. But then I pondered this second state, this other side. There was a peculiar choice of phrasing used by that woman, yet at first I dismissed it as madness. All the answers to my questions were there, in that muted prophecy. Then I came to a second epiphany, one that let me link SCP-3675-1 into something that made infinitely more sense and was yet infinitely more frightening to me. A single sentence was the key to my realization. "There is no virus." Infected information doesn't change who you are — it changes what you are. There is a set of circumstances, a group of mental states, that, when combined, enable a dead soul to etch within your brain a fatal symbol, a black poison that spreads throughout your mind. It is subtle in the beginning, a low overtone that colors your perception of how you see the world, making it darker and more meaningless. But slowly, the storm begins to take control of your subconscious, manipulating your conscious into acting with adrenaline-fueled emotional charge, and eventually, psychotic delirium. And the fate of the human race shall be nothing but fury as we plunge ourselves into a torment that we cannot comprehend. It has been observed that infection with SCP-3675-1 is a rather slow process, one with a dazzling degree of varying symptoms, but all with a single endgame. We were wrong, we were terribly wrong: there is no virus. There is no memetic contagion; only a message ringing throughout history, telling us all to surrender, letting these apparitions play with our minds and control us like marionettes. All we have to do is listen — and we cannot stop listening, listening to the voices of the words. Do you know what I see at the end of this road? The entire human race, every single one a once-good soul driven into this madness, this new horrific identity. And once we all have left our bodies, they shall be satisfied knowing that we, too, shall burn. It's all selfish, it's all spite and anger. And the thing is, that's who we are, deep inside. Hell itself hasn't made them any less flawed than we are. Don't you realize? We're looking at a reflection of ourselves. And the figure in the mirror is trying to pull us in. — Dr. Aruban Malthus Footnotes 1. Invented in 1996 by the Memetics and Infohazards Division, the HLMD device disrupts the cohesion of all information in the area of effect upon activation, causing mediums holding affected information to disintegrate in a similar fashion to antimemetic effects such as SCP-033. 2. It is speculated that this refers to Protocol 540-Meriden. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3675" by Modulum, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3675. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3676 | keter | Item #: SCP-3676 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3676's containment is currently contested between the Foundation and GoI-466 (Wilson's Wildlife Solutions), as per the Boring Agreement — all related correspondence is to be directed through WWS Liaison Kim Madison, the designated head of the project. Chamber 3676-Alpha is to be used to contain the entity as often as feasible, and monitoring of its extra-universal passage is paramount. Forth-Scranton Equalisers are to be used to negate SCP-3676's effects wherever possible. SCP-3676 is currently uncontained. As and when it re-manifests, Mobile Task Force Upsilon-Peorð ("Slings and Arrows")1 is to track and sedate the entity, before transferring it to Containment Chamber 3676-Beta. Full specifications for said chamber are available in the attached supplementary documentation. Description: SCP-3676 is an abnormally large specimen of Harpaphe haydeniana, or cyanide millipede, estimated to be at least 1.5 kilometres in length and around 5 metres in diameter. Detailed analysis of SCP-3676's biology has not been possible due to its size and anomalous effects, but preliminary analysis suggests it functions on an internal body plan closer to that of most vertebrates than non-anomalous millipedes. It should be noted that, despite this, it is a genetic match with Harpaphe haydeniana and externally identical, excepting the additional body segments. Aside from its exaggerated size, SCP-3676's primary anomalous property occurs whenever it attempts to burrow, or otherwise move quickly between locations. When such an event occurs, SCP-3676 will sporadically generate Class-E ("Momentary Lapse of Reason") wormholes between baseline reality and a related branch universe2 and almost invariably pass through into said universe. These wormholes are two-dimensional, largely imperceptible, and temporarily stable following creation (existing for between 42 minutes and 3 months, with a mean duration of 2 weeks); in addition to this, their generation is hypothesised to be restricted to Nx-17 (the Asphodel-class nexus localised in the town of Boring, Oregon, and the surrounding area), but this is unconfirmed as SCP-3676 has yet to leave the area. The effect is purely physical in nature, and SCP-3676 does not possess any additional temporal, metaphysical, or probabilistic effects related to alternate timelines or causal progression. SCP-3676 was initially catalogued on 12/06/2015, as part of a joint investigation by Research Task Force Sigel-9 ("Oregon Trailblazers"), Mobile Task Force Beta-4 ("Castaways") and a team of staff from Wilson's Wildlife Solutions. While successful in identifying the creature and mitigating immediate damage to the area, disputes arose regarding which organisation should take control of the anomaly. As per the Boring Agreement, Wilson's Wildlife Solutions had area priority, while Foundation staff maintained (and continue to maintain) that SCP-3676 posed a sufficient threat to human life to warrant high-level containment by the Foundation's Department of Extra-Universal Affairs. The following is a record of all major events relating to SCP-3676's containment: Date Nature of event Followup action taken 12/06/2015 Initial contact established. Two personnel lost in an unknown branch universe after falling through a tunnel left by SCP-3676. Currently deemed MIA. Containment established as Foundation-priority, on the grounds that an alternate reality does not constitute part of the state of Oregon, regardless of its geographical status. Containment Chamber 3676-Alpha built, with Forth-Scranton Equalisers to prevent multi-universal shifts. 29/07/2015 It is noted during casual discussion that three members of SCP-3676's containment team believed US President William Henry Harrison died of an infected wound after 43 days in office, rather than of pneumonia after 31 (as is established history). No other major discrepancies in recollections of historical events were noted. Due to an inability to ascertain the persons' point of origin, and the lack of any debilitating psychological effects caused by the incident, the decision was made to assign the staff the positions of their counterparts, under the assumption that the alternate Foundation will do the same for our original staff. 05/12/2015 Power failure results in a containment breach of SCP-3676 and a number of other anomalous entities. The entity escapes through an adjacent universe in which the chamber was not constructed, and re-manifests 13 km north-east, alongside large amounts of rubble and several irradiated corpses. Wilson's Wildlife Solutions staff tranquillise the entity at the scene, and begin to draft plans for long-term containment. Foundation staff object, but WWS Liaison Madison enacts home-ground priority provided the entity does not shift universes again. Long-term sedation is enacted, and remains functional until 28/03/2016. 28/03/2016 Sedation chemicals are spontaneously removed from SCP-3676's bloodstream, presumably ejected into a branch universe of unknown nature, and the entity regains consciousness, demanifesting almost immediately. MTF Upsilon-Peorð attempt to subdue it upon its re-manifestation, but are repeatedly dragged by SCP-3676 into alternate universes, alongside near-identical copies of themselves. The entity escapes in the ensuing confusion. The entity remains uncontained for approximately six weeks, during which time multiple geological disturbances are noted in and around the area. 02/04/2016 A large statue of unknown origin is uncovered 40 km from the border of Boring, presumably manifesting as the result of SCP-3676's activities. The object appears to be a representation of SCP-3676 itself, and is inscribed with the names of several hundred people, as well as what appears to be a cause of death. "Battle" features prominently, as do "Elsewhere" and "The Greater Good". Preliminary analysis places its date of creation at no more than five years previously. Item taken into storage. Further action deemed unnecessary. 11/05/2016 SCP-3676 re-manifests in Containment Chamber 3676-Alpha. Numerous crossbow bolts are found embedded in the entity's back, and it appears severely weakened from extensive blood loss. Plans are made to transport the entity away from Nx-17, but WWS Liaison Madison objects on grounds of preserving natural parabiodiversity, as well as supporting the group's development of esoteric containment methods. 15/06/2016 SCP-3676 demanifests from its chamber shortly after containment rights are transferred to Wilson's Wildlife Solutions. Attempts to pinpoint its location in U-space fail due to SCP-3676's removal and partial consumption of the relevant equipment. Pending — see below. Following the event on 15/06/2016, the decision was made to contact Wilson's Wildlife Solutions directly, rather than through a liaison (as is protocol). Timothy Wilson (founder and leader) reacted with surprise after being informed about the anomaly, and reported that no such entity existed on their records. When questioned about Ms. Kimberly Madison, Wilson responded that there was no such person on their payroll; a woman by that name had approached him for a position some years previously, but had been killed in a car accident shortly afterwards. Containment has since reverted to Foundation control, and the construction of Chamber 3676-Beta is ongoing. The location and origin of PoI-7643 ("Kimberly Madison Alternate") and the WWS research team responsible for initial categorisation are currently unknown. Footnotes 1. A task force specialising in detaining and containing abnormally large fauna and pseudo-fauna. 2. A parallel universe that differs from baseline reality in one minor aspect, usually a different outcome to a specific event. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3676" by MaliceAforethought, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3676. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. 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SCP-3678 | keter | Item #: SCP-3678 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3678 is currently uncontained. A Task Force of Foundation organizational sociologists, psychomathematicians, and thamaturges is currently investigating the source of SCP-3678, possible vectors of transmission, and possible patterns between 3678-Milliarium Events. As ██% of Foundation employees (and ██% of employees at Level 3 and above) fit the profile of SCP-3678 affected individuals, identifying possible vectors of transmission is a top priority. Description: SCP-3678 is an anomalous probabilistic phenomenon that affects individuals fitting a specific profile within an organization. Affected individuals will advance through the organization non-anomalously until the conditions for a 3678-Milliarium Event are met. After a 3678-Milliarium Event, the affected individual will suddenly and invariably suffer an irreparable loss of prestige in the organization or leave the organization altogether. This will happen against all statistical models of organizational inertia, psychological analysis, or sociological prediction. Profile of SCP-3678 Affected Individuals Membership in Organization: All SCP-3678 affected individuals are members of some organization. These organizations range in size and power, but include non-profit organizations, public office, activist groups, political parties, and hospital groups. For an exhaustive lists of organizations in which SCP-3678 affected individuals have been found, see Appendix SCP-3678-A Neophytes: SCP-3678 affected individuals are almost always in their twenties or early thirties. A longitudinal study of SCP-3678 affected individuals2 (n=██) found that the median age of infection by SCP-3678 was 24, (σ=1.5 years). Charismatic SCP-3678 affected individuals are unusually socially intelligent and charismatic. Foundation organizational psychologists have found that SCP-3678 affected individuals are extremely skilled at forming and maintaining strategic relationships conducive to rapid advancement within their organization. Ideologically and Personally Motivated In addition to being single-mindedly committed to their organization, SCP-3678 affected individuals have personality traits that are perfectly suited to the ethos and goals of their organization. For example, SCP-3678 affected individuals in corporations will be individualistic and unusually ruthless, while SCP-3678 affected individuals in public office will be extremely effective communicators who value compromise and procedural norms. Anderson et al found that SCP-3678 affected individuals were statistically highly significantly (p=0.0092) more likely to be described as being the embodiment of the organization. Furthermore, those surveyed were statistically significantly (p=0.05) more likely to refer to SCP-3678 affected individuals in those exact words or using a similar metaphor in the local cultural context.3 On SCP-3678-Milliarium Events There are a few conditions that will trigger 3678-Milliarium Events, including: An SCP-3678 affected individual's impending promotion to a leadership position within their organization If an SCP-3678 affected individual has already achieved a leadership role, the eve of a significant policy/mission shift enacted by the affected individual Instability within the organization and the impending ascendency of the faction led or championed by an SCP-3678 affected individual Prolonged conflict with hostile organizations, especially at a point where these conflicts are at an all-time high Notable Examples of SCP-3678 Name of SCP-3678 Affected Individual Organizational Affiliation 3678-Milliarium Event and Aftermath Irakli Tsereteli Russian Social Democratic Labour Party-Menshevik Faction Rising from the executive committee of the Petrograd Soviet to Minister of the Interior in the Russian Provisional Government, Tsereteli was able to consolidate his influence to the point where he was the Prime Minster of the RPG from July 7th-25th 1917 in all but name. Suddenly, despite the long running power struggle between Bolsheviks and Mensheviks for control of the Petrograd Soviet, Tsereteli successfully campaigned for the release of Bolshevik Leon Trotsky from prison. Once released, Trotsky campaigned to seize control of the Petrograd Soviet on September 25, 1917 and summarily exiled Tsereteli. Carl Walters Renaissance Technologies, LLC In 2010, twenty-five year old Carl Walters was hired as an analyst for the hedge fund management firm Renaissance Technologies, LLC, having recently received a PhD from MIT for research on stochastic processes. In a mere two years Walters had risen through the ranks of Renaissance analysts, and by December 2012 Walters had been offered the position of junior manager of the 3.3 billion dollar Medallion Fund. On the afternoon of December 5, 2012, Walters was served with a termination letter due to a clerical error. In a rage, Walters responded with an email to the entire department, his direct supervisor, and all his current clients laden with profanity and invective towards the company. At the moment before Walters sent the email, the entire office building experienced a three minute brown-out and email services crashed. Realizing his near miss, Walters left his office for a walk to clear his head and reflect upon his fortune. Two blocks outside his building, Walters was accosted by a homeless man asking for spare change. When he stopped to berate the man, Walters realized that the homeless man, Virgil Cantwell, had been a postdoctoral fellow in the MIT mathematics program at the same time Walters had been in a PhD student. Cantwell told Walters that he had been hired as an analyst by a different firm after his time at MIT, but the high pressure environment had driven him to amphetamine abuse and eventual ruin. As recounted to Foundation interviewers, Walters was "struck by the futility of gathering wealth", embraced Cantwell, threw his own amphetamines down a storm drain, and quit his position at Renaissance. After giving away all his worldly possessions, Walters joined a commune twenty miles south of Humboldt, California, where he lived for one week before being expelled for forming a black market for processed, genetically modified junk food. Walters is now a call-center manager in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mark Yeager The People's Liberation Front of Greater Bushwick In 2008, Mark Yeager graduated summa cum laude from the University of Chicago with a Bachelor's in Philosophy and moved to Williamsburg, a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City. In 2009 Yeager joined the The People's Liberation Front of Bushwick. From there Yeager became a powerful force within the group, spearheading the initiative to change its name to "The People's Liberation Front of Greater Bushwick" (PLF-GB), including the neighborhoods of Williamsburg and Bedford-Stuyvesant. In the meantime, Yeager was discussing the possibility of an anti-capitalist protest with Mark Graeber. It was Yeager who suggested the location of Zuccotti Park, as it was privately owned and protestors could not be evicted without the consent of the property owners. On September 17th, 2011, the Occupy Wall Street protest began in Zuccotti Park, with Yeager leading a cadre of twenty trained PLF-GB members. Over the next few weeks, Yeager grew his personal following to over seventy-five members of the 100 to 200 consistent protestors in the park, spreading a blend of neo-Maoist and Situationist philosophy dubbed "New Bushwick Thought". On the night of November 14th, protestors recieved word that the New York City Police Department would be clearing the park within the next twenty-four hours. Yeager immediately assembled a human megaphone4 of fifty people. Yeager drew the attention of the entire park by laying out a detailed platform of anti-capitalist stances, as well as a clear and specific program of direct action guided by the philosophy of New Bushwick Thought. Ten minutes into the speech, Yeager was interrupted by his girlfriend, Annalyn Barnett. Despite Barnett's use of an intrauterine device and Yeager's consistent condom use, Barnett had become pregnant. This instigated an hour long argument between Barnett and Yeager, intermittently amplified by confused members of the human megaphone, as Barnett wanted to keep the pregnancy and Yeager wanted to terminate it. Continuing to argue, Barnett and Yeager left the park and went to Barnett's apartment in Bedford-Stuyvesant. After two weeks, Yeager threatened to end the relationship and work solely for cash as to prevent Barnett from securing child support, after which Barnett agreed to terminate the pregnancy. On the morning of November 30th, Barnett arrived at Joan Malin Brooklyn Health Center for the termination appointment to find that the clinic had been closed for the day due to a telephoned bomb threat. Barnett's call to Yeager to inform him of the delay was interrupted by a call from Barnett's mother. Barnett's mother informed Barnett that her father had suffered a stroke and was now partially paralyzed, and requested that she move back to the Charlottesville, North Carolina area to help her care for him. Barnett and Yeager sold their possessions and spent their savings to move to the Charlottesville area, renting an apartment and working six part time jobs between them. By the time Barnett's father died on April 15th and Barnett had settled the funeral and estate arrangements, the pregnancy had advanced past North Carolina's twenty week abortion ban, and Barnett could not afford to leave the state to obtain an abortion elsewhere. Yeager and Barnett were married in 2012, and in 2015 Mark Yeager's father died and left him a substantial inheritance. As of 2017, Mark and Annalyn Yeager live in a house in an affluent Charlottesville suburb along with their daughter Lucy. Mark Yeager has not been involved in political activism since he left New York. Mailie Brown The Fifth Church Mailie Brown was a twenty-two-year old resident of Liverpool who joined The Fifth Church some time in 1999. Raised in a strict Catholic family, Through Brown's dogmatism, loyalty to the Fifthist hierarchy, and chanting abilities, she achieved a mastery of Fifthist practices at an unusual rate. Merely one year after she was inducted into the Fifth Church, Brown was made a Fifthist pastor. According to Fifthist apostates and the coerced testimony of Fifthist moles, Brown received some sort of anomalous revelation in May 2000 and began training Fifthist acolytes to infiltrate Foundation offices across the United Kingdom, apparently in response to the future actions of Project [REDACTED] and the events of [DATA REDACTED]. On the evening of October 5, 2005, Brown gathered her congregation in Stanley Park, Liverpool to harness the power of "the falling of the Star Veil", an astrological event still poorly understood by the Foundation. As Brown led her congregation, they began to exhibit a reality warping effect that encompassed a hemisphere centered on Brown that grew at a rate of 0.05 m/sec. Fifthist defectors described such phenomena as congregants beginning to merge psychically, physically, and metaphysically (with each other and with local flora), eddies of anti-time, and "ideas manifesting in physical form, so that we could kill them".5 Meanwhile, against all meteorological and astrological predictions for the night, a large cloud formation had formed over the Isle of Man to the northwest of Liverpool and was blown towards the park by winds of 75 km/hr. This cloud formation did not seem to be anomalous in any way. The reality warping phenomenon in Stanley Park was still well below cloud level by the time the cloud formation arrived at around 10:05 PM local time. For reasons that are still not well understood, this cloud cover interfered with the ritual so as to instantly collapse the radius of affected space to the space Brown was occupying. This coincided with a small, natural fluctuation in global Hume levels, which lead to the metaphysical annihilation of Mailie Brown. At this point, a Foundation counterintelligence unit along with Mobile Task Force Lambda-5 "White Rabbits" descended upon Stanley Park and apprehended the remaining Fifthists. Foundation metaphysicians and thaumaturges found that the woman who had been Mailie Brown (denoted Brown-1), while retaining all her memories, was metaphysically identical to Marie de Dugnirie, a peasant woman who lived around Pontivy, France in the late 18th century. As the Mailie Brown-1 is not a Fifthist, and arguably never has been, she was amnesticized, released from Foundation custody, and has lived in Liverpool under EID surveillance. Brown-1 is now married and a supernumerary in the lay Catholic organization Opus Dei. By all accounts, Brown-1 is a traditional Catholic with no anomalous or even heterodox beliefs or practices. Selected Diary Entries from SCP-3678 Affected Individual, María de Leon: de Leon was an intern for Hillary Clinton's congressional office, before joining Clinton's presidential campaign, and rising rapidly through the ranks to become Clinton's main campaign advisor for the Midwest. March 5, 2016 I've been promoted today!!!! I had to step out of Robby's office and call Máma the second he told me. I'll be advising on the entire Midwest! I can't believe I've come this far. Robby said I was really something special, and he was proud to have me reporting directly to him. He said that to me! This really is the Year of the Woman. I'm so honored to be a part of this movement, to be here for Máma and my tías and my Abuela. And her Abuela! I'm proud to be at the forefront of the fight against bigotry, and keep this country truly great. October 2, 2016 Dozens of local MI activists have been calling us non-stop asking for signs, asking for other organizers and canvassers to be diverted to them. They say they're in trouble. Robby called a meeting today and reiterated that we are not to promise them any more aid. According to him, all the models say MI is ours, and that we've got science on our side and local organizers don't. I spoke up at that point. Pápa had been in the UFW6 long enough for me to know that the people on the ground know the ground. But as everyone's eyes turned to me, I remembered everything that had happened this morning. Connor and I got into a huge fight the night before. We made up, but as he was leaving for work he kissed my forehead and told me sometimes I let my emotions get away with me. That I'm fiery and that's a good thing but sometimes I need to remember to center myself and listen to reason. My desk calendar of inspirational quotes for today says, "Sometimes intuition can lead you astray. Remember to align yourself with your higher nature". And I'm on my period today, so maybe I'm not thinking straight. After all, Robby keeps talking about the data and the model. I've never been afraid to offer my input (isn't that what I'm getting paid to do?), but maybe this time I should trust that these smart people know what they're doing. I excused myself and sat down. I felt like it wasn't even me, but it was some other person taking the pen of my life from my hand and writing my story for me. I have to believe that we've got justice and reason on our side. November 7, 2016 I don't even know why I got out of bed to write this. My head is still pounding. I could get myself some Advil but it won't fix my heart. How could this happen? All my life Máma had told me that the world can be a harsh, cruel place, but thanks to people like me it is becoming steadily less so. Was she wrong, or is it just me? The one upside is that the world ending distracts me from the fact that my career is over. This is one hell of an albatross around my neck. Now, everything I've believed in and strove towards my whole life feels like some stupid joke my Abuelo used to tell me and my cousins, building and building for ages, all of us waiting with bated breath, and the punchline is nothing. Or maybe the punchline is me. + LEVEL 3 CLEARANCE REQUIRED - ACCESS GRANTED On March, 3, 2020, Researcher Brendan Kowalski, SCP-3678 Research Head, surrendered himself to Foundation custody claiming that statistical analyses showed that he himself was being affected by SCP-3678. As SCP-3678 is now targeting Foundation members, it has been reclassified as Threat Level Black. + LEVEL 4 CLEARANCE REQUIRED - ACCESS GRANTED The Foundation is the only bulwark against the utter destruction of the world. Behind every corner lies horrors unimaginable to the minds of the uninitiated. And as they say, just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't all out to get you. But maybe you are just paranoid. It is my belief that SCP-3678 is not anomalous at all. Researcher Kowalski is brilliant, motivated, utterly devoted to the Foundation…and young. This is not an insult to him. Young people are a source of nearly infinite promise, but have not yet learned resilience. Thus obstacles become tragedies, and a life that has not even truly started yet seems a endless and pointless digression into a cruel and meaningless punchline. Then, one goes searching for similar tragedies to try and justify this loss of hope. I recommend an intensive round of psychotherapy for Researcher Kowalski and his transfer to a different project. -Senior Researcher Avvaiyar Chandrasekar Recommendation received. Request denied. The evidence is too strong and the cost of a mistake is too great. -Site Director Alexandre Basquiat Formal complaint received. Decision pending. -O5-2 Footnotes 1. Under review. 2. Anderson, Caliguiani, and Kowasami. A Longitudinal Study of Possible Organizational Anomalies. Journal of Probabilistic Anomalies. 3. Research into whether this wording itself is anomalously selected is currently underway. 4. As New York City ordinance bans electronically amplified sound, Occupy Wall Street protestors pioneered the use of the "human megaphone", by which audience members would amplify a speaker with their voiced by simply repeating the speaker sentence by sentence. 5. For a full description of the reality warping events of October 5, 2005, please see Interview 3678-B 6. United Farm Workers of America, an agricultural labor union founded by César Chávez, Dolores Huerta, and Larry Itliong. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3678" by MissMercurial, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3678. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3679 | safe | Item #: SCP-3679 Special Containment Procedures: The kit containing SCP-3679 is to be stored in a standard object containment locker. Tests utilizing SCP-3679 must be carried out or approved by a level 3 researcher assigned to SCP-3679. Investigation into the identity and location of PoI-3679 is currently underway. The online storefront maintained by PoI-3679 is to be monitored and any newly identified customers are to be located and amnesticized after their purchases are confiscated. Description: SCP-3679 is an unbranded ballpoint pen purchased online as a part of a writing kit. Chemical analysis shows the contents of SCP-3679 to be natural non-anomalous red ink. Despite this, tests have indicated that any writing done with SCP-3679 results in a blend of ink and the writer's own blood being used; no test subjects have displayed any discomfort or injury that would otherwise explain this, and prolonged use of SCP-3679 has failed to result in any noticeable differences in blood pressure or other such factors. Statements written with SCP-3679 are contractually binding: violating a claim or promise written with SCP-3679 invariably results in the writer's injury or death occurring within the following 24 hours. Causes of death have included non-anomalous factors (e.g. heart failure or accidental death) as well as anomalous factors (e.g. spontaneous human combustion or unprovoked decapitation). Those bound by a contract written with SCP-3679 have an innate understanding of the penalties for violating said contract, and as such, show a notable unwillingness to violate their terms. SCP-3679 was purchased from seller "shadow-queen", designated PoI-3679, through the popular online marketplace Etsy.com after a routine scan indicated potential anomalous activity based on the reviews left on PoI-3679's store. SCP-3679 was originally a part of a kit marketed as a "Do-it-Yourself Geas1 Kit", which contained SCP-3679, a pad of fifty non-anomalous sheets of paper, and a note from the seller. Document-3679 - close document Do-it-Yourself Geas Kit Tired of broken promises? Rival hero stealing all your thunder? Create your own geas today! Forbid them from cutting their hair, prohibit them from refusing a gift! Make them do anything you can think of with this simple kit! All you have to do is get them to sign! WARNING: Seller is not responsible for any injury or death caused as a result of this kit. Initial attempts at making contact with PoI-3679 were rejected. After leaving a one-star review of the purchased kit, PoI-3679 initiated correspondence with Senior Researcher Maxwell, head researcher assigned to SCP-3679. Chat Log 3679 - close log shadow-queen: hey asshole shadow-queen: wtf is with the one star rating rjmaxwell: Hello. I'm not sure what you're referring to. shadow-queen: look shadow-queen: dont play dumb shadow-queen: this is because iwas ignoring you right rjmaxwell: Are you referring to the review that was left on your product? shadow-queen: uhhhh i literally just said that shadow-queen: look buddy shadow-queen: im just trying to make a living here rjmaxwell: I see. shadow-queen: then take down the review wtf rjmaxwell: That could be arranged, if you're willing to answer a few questions for me. shadow-queen: jesus christ this is blackmail shadow-queen: you know that right rjmaxwell: Just a few questions. shadow-queen: fine just ask the damn questions rjmaxwell: Are you aware of the anomalous properties in the pen you shipped us? shadow-queen: uhh shadow-queen: thats kind of the point? shadow-queen: how useless would a geas pen be if it didn't form a geas lmao shadow-queen: look i run an honest business shadow-queen: what you see is what you get shadow-queen: and its bastards like you that ruin people like me when you leave jank reviews rjmaxwell: I'll remove it after we conclude this interview. rjmaxwell: Follow-up question. Where did you obtain the anomalous pen? shadow-queen: i made it shadow-queen: you do know how this website works right rjmaxwell: You made the anomalous pen? Would you care to share how you did that? shadow-queen: trade secret shadow-queen: even if i told you you probably couldnt reproduce it shadow-queen: ive been doing this for a while rjmaxwell: And you've sold a lot of pens? shadow-queen: enough shadow-queen: its not just pens shadow-queen: weve got more stuff on the way shadow-queen: check out the rest of my shop shadow-queen: or actually dont since youll probably leave shitty reviews rjmaxwell: Would you be willing to provide us a list of your customers? shadow-queen: no. im pretty sure thats illegal anyway shadow-queen: ive got work to do so can we wrap this up shadow-queen: im sure youve got other skips to deal with anyway rjmaxwell: What do you mean by "skip"? shadow-queen: lol shadow-queen: i think were done here shadow-queen: dont bother contacting me again shadow-queen: unless you want to give me back my spear shadow-queen: and take down that shitty review shadow-queen: or else PoI-3679 ended communication after this, leading Foundation personnel to attempt to track them by IP. After locating an IP address, agents were dispatched with orders to capture PoI-3679 if possible. When agents arrived at the location derived from the traced IP address2, they found only a small copse of trees showing no signs of human habitation. Field agents have been assigned to observe this location until further notice. Any customers that had left reviews on SCP-3679 have been located and amnesticized, with duplicate kits being incinerated. Footnotes 1. geas (/geSH/) noun: (in Irish folklore) an obligation or prohibition magically imposed on a person. 2. Located on the Isle of Skye in Northern Scotland. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3679" by duodude55, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3679. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3680 | euclid | An instance of SCP-3680 at the time of its retrieval. Item #: SCP-3680 Special Containment Procedures: The hallway segments of ███████ High School are to be patrolled by several agents disguised as janitorial staff. These agents are to be issued: One janitorial uniform consistent with the uniforms given to custodians of the school, consisting of: one pair of navy blue pants, one navy blue jacket with the lettering: “███████ High School” on the back, one brown or black belt, and one white or gray dress shirt. One silent tranquilizer gun, concealed in the right inside jacket pocket. Four tranquilizer darts, carrying a heavy sedative that can incapacitate a 120 pound human male for one full hour post-injection. These darts are to be concealed in the left inside jacket pocket. Two syringes filled with 1.75 mL of tranquilizer which are to be intravenously injected in case of containment breach (see Special Containment Procedures: paragraph three). These are also to be concealed in the left inside jacket pocket. One wristwatch fitted with a tracking chip and two-way radio which can be used to contact Sector 76-R. Several micro-cameras have been set up around ███████ High School which broadcast a feed to Sector 76-R. This feed must be watched by no less than two persons at once to ensure no breaches of containment. Between certain hours of each weekday (Mon. through Fri.), no less than eight persons must be watching the feed. These times are: Between the hours of 08:45 and 09:30 Between the hours of 12:30 and 13:00 Between the hours of 15:30 and 16:15 If a new instance of SCP-3680 is sighted, agents will be dispatched to safely dispose of the instance. In that time, students and faculty are to be rerouted away from the instance of SCP-3680 by any agents not directly involved in the disposal of the item. If any persons come into physical contact with an instance of SCP-3680, they are to be immediately tranquilized (either at a distance using a tranquilizer gun or through the use of a syringe) as well as any witnesses. They are to be detained and quickly sent to Sector 76-R, which is located two miles South of ███████, the town that ███████ High School resides in. They are then to be sealed in a small room with one closed access point in Sector 76-R until ample time has allowed the effects of SCP-3680 to dissipate. They are then issued Class-B amnestics and allowed to return home. Upon retrieval of a new instance of SCP-3680, it is to be brought into a safe room located inside of ███████ High School, where it is kept in an airtight storage cell. From there, the instance is transported to Site 76, where it is kept in a bulk storage vault. Description: SCP-3680 are sheets of 18” x 24” poster paper that randomly materialize in the hallway segments of ███████ High School between specific hours of each weekday (Mon. through Fri.). Instances of SCP-3680 have, so far, only materialized in three specific time frames, and never if more than one person is able to view the materialization. These times are always when students of the school are having or have just gotten out of class, and are believed to have been chosen to increase exposure to instances of SCP-3680. Only one instance will appear per day, and instances do not necessarily materialize each day; in fact, time between appearances of SCP-3680 has been measured at up to seven days. Instances of SCP-3680 always have several things in common, with very few exceptions: They will have words and/or drawings on them, which appear to be handwritten in multicolored washable marker. The words will have a common theme: almost always the theme will be “bullying”; specifically, it will give reasonings to why “bullying” is good (although many are incoherent and meaningless). Crude drawings are shown of humanoid figures, always with shapes in the middle of their heads which appear to be brains1. Upon contact with the bare skin of any human, the anomalous effect of SCP-3680 begins. After thirty-two minutes and twenty-four seconds, any person who has come in contact with an instance of SCP-3680 will experience hallucinations of tall, slender humanoid figures. These entities (hereby designated SCP-3680-2) have been described by victims of SCP-3680 as white with a black outline surrounding their body, having small, misshapen eyes, and with large shapes inside their head that appear to be brains. These “brains” will have multicolored numbers inside of them that appear to be binary code. This description appears to directly correlate to the images that appear on the first instance of SCP-3680 created, which has been designated SCP-3680-1 throughout this document. Instances of SCP-3680-2 will continue to be hallucinated by victims of SCP-3680 for forty-six minutes and fifty-two seconds, at which point they will simply disappear. No brain damage has been found in victims of SCP-3680’s anomalous effects, but minor Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder has been observed. The symptomatic panic attacks common between persons suffering from PTSD are in this case usually caused by pieces of media that portray tall and thin characters, especially as inherently malevolent beings. Class-A and -B amnestic has been found to cure any cases of this. The first instance of SCP-3680 was placed in the East hallway segment of ███████ High School on 2/██/201█, where it was brought to the Foundation’s attention after numerous reports of widespread paranoia forced the school to close for the rest of its school day. SCP-3680-1 was diagnosed as the problem and retrieved the next morning. Class-A amnestic was spread over the city of ███████, and its surrounding fields and towns. SCP-3680-1 at the time of its retrieval. SCP-3680-1 had first thought to be a work by GoI #2979 ‘Are We Cool Yet?’, but after extensive search through the student databases, personnel found that one student, Alexander Fillmore (hereby referred to as PoI #3674), was a known member of GoI #5869 ‘Gamers Against Weed’. Upon attempts to retrieve PoI #3674 for interrogation, it was found that he had been missing for just over fourteen hours. Following are several excerpts from the Gamers Against Weed chat log. It is important to note that PoI #3674 goes by the screen name ‘GhettoPotato’. + Show Excerpt / GoI Chat Log - Hide Excerpt / GoI Chat Log ~ GhettoPotato has joined the channel. gaycopmp4: hey potato Kektagon: hey potes lesbian_gengar: so we got in gthe back of the van and there’s three dudes already there, just, like, sitting there lesbian_gengar: oh hey ptato GhettoPotato: yo GhettoPotato: guys I finally fucking got off my ass and made something lesbian_gengar: and we didn’t expect anyone to be there so it was super weird, y’know? GhettoPotato: oh sorry I didn’t know you were telling a story lesbian_gengar: no I mean lesbian_gengar: its fine lesbian_gengar: what did uyou make GhettoPotato: well you know how in my school the Juniors are all douchebags Kektagon: yeah gaycopmp4: no but go on GhettoPotato: well I have a class w/ them first block tomorrow GhettoPotato: so I’m putting up a poster next to thier lockers that i made thatll make them piss themselves gaycopmp4: i mean gaycopmp4: no points for creativity gaycopmp4: but I guess itll embarrass them GhettoPotato: no not like they’ll literally piss themselves GhettoPotato: but that’s way better GhettoPotato: fuck GhettoPotato: i shouldve thought of that gaycopmp4: what does it do them? GhettoPotato: like theyll be so scared that they’ll figuratively piss themselves. Kektagon: oh Kektagon: that’s much more original i suppose lesbian_gengar: so, like, how does it scare them? GhettoPotato: if a person touches the poster then they get these scary halluciantions GhettoPotato: and they are of the guys that I drew on the poster GhettoPotato: and the guys will just kind of walk around the room and be cool enough but its less about jumpscares and more about just unnerving them so they get super creeped out and embarrass themselves in front of half the class lesbian_gengar: how long do the hallucinations last? like five or seven minutes? GhettoPotato: 45 minutes gaycopmp4: christ don’t you think that’s excessive GhettoPotato: i mean GhettoPotato: maybe? GhettoPotato: i guess it’s too late now i’m not changing it, plus all my friends are coming in tomorrow to the class I have with the juniors for a presentation theyre doing so i want them to see it lesbian_gengar: can we see pics of the poster? Kektagon: yeah true I wanna see that shit gaycopmp4: same tbh GhettoPotato: here it is: https://imgur.com/gallery/████████████ Note: the above link redirects to an imgur album that contains three pictures showing three different angles of SCP-3680-1. The post received 57 views, 0 comments, and had -3 points at the time of removal by the Foundation. GhettoPotato: is it good? I tried to make it like, surreal and shit GhettoPotato: the dudes omn the poster are the guys that they see GhettoPotato: the guys don’t really do much just kinda creep around the room GhettoPotato: hopefully it makes the juniors scared lesbian_gengar: I like the artwork gaycopmp4: yeah same Kektagon: yo I hope it works out for you dude gaycopmp4: yeah same lesbian_gengar: yeah same GhettoPotato: yeah same GhettoPotato: anyway GhettoPotato: i need to get off my mom is yelling at me its like 11 pm here GhettoPotato: goodnight Kektagon: good night lesbian_gengar: gn ~ GhettoPotato has left the channel. Several tests were performed on various instances of SCP-3680 at a secured testing chamber in Site 76, monitored by Dr. Wallace Bishop. + Show Video Log / Test #3680-001 - Hide Video Log / Test #3680-001 Objective(s): To study the effects of SCP-3680 Subject(s): D-485269 Additional Information: This was the first test ever performed on SCP-3680, so general cautionary procedures were taken: D-485269 was asked to stand in the corner of the chamber, while one armed personnel was tasked to stand in the opposite corner. The chamber was sealed, and Dr. Bishop and his assistants were in an observation room just outside of the chamber. [BEGIN LOG] Dr. Bishop: Test, test. Can you hear me, D-48? D-485269: Yes. Dr. Bishop: Good. Please stand in the far right corner of the room. D-485269 moves to the corner of the room. One personnel enters the room through the door carrying a storage cell containing an instance of SCP-3680. The door is sealed behind him. The storage cell is opened, and moved next to D-485269. The personnel situates himself in the corner. Dr. Bishop: Weapon check? P: Check. Dr. Bishop: Perfect. D-48, are you ready to begin the test? D-485269: As I’ll ever be. Dr. Bishop: Please place your hand onto the paper, and remove it after five seconds. D-485269 touches her hand to the middle of the SCP-3680 instance, and removes it after approx. 3.2 seconds. D-485269: Nothing happened. Dr. Bishop: That is expected; we believe it may take time for the effects to begin. D-485269 sits on the floor of the chamber. After roughly 32 minutes, D-485269 begins to experience sudden paranoia. D-485269: Holy shit— fuck, what the—? Dr. Bishop: D-48, what do you see? D-485269 continues panicking for approx. twelve seconds, before apparently calming herself down. D-485269: There’s these, like, white guys. Tall. [D-485269 takes a deep breath] They— shit, one just got close to me!— they are just, like, wandering around. They have these weird eyes like a kid drew them. And like, brains, in their head. Except you can see the brains. You think they can see us? Dr. Bishop: D-48, please try to get the attention of one of them. D-485269: Fuck, okay. D-485269 attempts to wave and speak to the figures she sees, hereby designated SCP-3680-2, with no response. D-485269: I don’t think they care about me. Dr. Bishop: Please touch one of them. D-485269 begins moving towards the corner of the room. She slowly sticks her hand out, and appears to interact with an unseen object. Dr. Bishop: Can you feel it? Can it feel you? D-485269: I can feel it, but it didn’t notice me, I don’t think. Dr. Bishop: What did it feel like? D-485269: Like- like it was made of cardboard, like a really hard paper. Dr. Bishop: Okay. Please wait to see how long the effects of SCP-3680 will last. After roughly 46 minutes after first touching SCP-3680, D-485269 says she can no longer see any instances of SCP-3680-2. The test is concluded, the instance of SCP-3680 is placed back into the storage cell, and the chamber is emptied. + Show Video Log / Test #3680-002 - Hide Video Log / Test #3680-002 Objective(s): To study prolonged exposure to SCP-3680 Subject(s): D-239304 Additional Information: One armed personnel is present to bring in and out the instance of SCP-3680. All other variables have been recreated from Test #3680-001. [BEGIN LOG] Dr. Bishop: Test, test. Can you hear me, D-23? D-239304: Yeah. Dr. Bishop: Good. Please stand in the center of the room. D-239304 moves to the center of the room. P1 enters the room through the door, carrying a storage cell containing the same instance of SCP-3680 as used in Test #3680-001. The door is sealed behind him. The storage cell is opened, and moved next to D-239304. P1 situates himself in the corner. Dr. Bishop: Weapon check? P: Check. Dr. Bishop: D-23, are you ready to begin the test? D-239304: Yeah. Dr. Bishop: Please place your hand onto the paper. D-239304 places his hand onto the instance of SCP-3680, but does not remove it. After approx. 47.8 seconds, D-239304 completely vanishes from the room. P: What the fuck? Dr. Bishop: Do you have visual on D-23? P: Nothing. Dr. Bishop carries on with the test for fifteen more minutes before concluding it. P1 places the instance of SCP-3680 into the storage cell, and the chamber is emptied. + Show Video Log / Test #3680-003 - Hide Video Log / Test #3680-003 Objective(s): To find out what happened to D-239304, to retrieve D-239304 Subject(s): D-364792 Additional Information: D-364792 is outfitted with a two-way radio and a visual recording device, as well as a tracking chip and flashlight. MTF Gamma-2 (“Worldhoppers”) will be inside the chamber as well, in case D-364792 finds both D-239304 and a viable exfiltration point. In that scenario, MTF Gamma-2 will extract D-239304 and D-364792. [BEGIN LOG] Dr. Bishop: Test, test. Can you hear me, D-36? D-364792: Fuck. Yeah, I can. Dr. Bishop: Good. Please stand in the center of the room. D-364792 moves to the center of the room. An armed personnel enters the room through the door, carrying a storage cell containing the same instance of SCP-3680 as used in Test #3680-001. Six members of MTF Gamma-2 enter as well. The door is sealed behind them. The storage cell is opened, and moved next to D-364792. Personnel situates himself in the corner, and MTF Gamma-2 situate themselves in the opposite corner. Dr. Bishop: Gamma-2? G1: Check. G2: Check. G3: Check. G4: Check. G5: Check. G6: Check. Dr. Bishop: Great. D-36, are you ready to begin the test? D-364792: Yeah. Dr. Bishop: Please place your hand onto the paper. D-364792 places his hand onto the instance of SCP-3680, but does not remove it. After approx. 47.8 seconds, D-364792 completely vanishes from the room. Dr. Bishop: D-36, come in. D-364792: Holy shit. Doc? I’m here, doc. Dr. Bishop: D-36, tell me what you see. Where are you at? D-364792: I’m, uh— let me get my light. D-364792 turns on his flashlight. Through the video feed, we see an incredibly dark area that appears to be very large. The ground, while illuminated, is a bright orange. D-364792: This shit under my feet feels like plastic. Do you know what this is, doc? Dr. Bishop: Please look around, and tell us about the space you’re in, D-36. D-364792: Uh, well, it’s— orange. And big, it’s like I’m in a plastic box. I can’t see any walls or the ceiling, but the ground is a neon orange. I think I see a little sparkle of light, or something, out in the distance, but that’s gotta be miles away. Dr. Bishop: Please move toward that ‘sparkle’, D-36. D-364792: Uh, okay. D-364792 walks in the direction of the light. After an estimated twelve minutes, a soft moaning can be heard through the radio. D-364792: What the fuck is that? Dr. Bishop: Please continue moving toward the light, D-36. Is the sound coming from that direction? D-364792: Maybe. I think so— I dunno. D-364792 continues toward the light, which has hardly grown bigger since his arrival. The moaning sound, however, grows much louder as D-364792 continues. After 31 minutes of walking, D-364792 encounters the source of the noise: two humanoid figures are lying on the ground. D-364792: Holy shit, there’s people here! Dr. Bishop: D-36, can you describe the figures? D-364792 shines his flashlight on the humanoid figures, which makes one of them startle. D-364792: One of them is encased in this— white stuff. Like, white goopy gel. It’s— its up to his neck. It smells odd— like clean. It smells like it’s clean. The other person, it’s just on his leg and arm. What do you want me to do? Dr. Bishop: D-36, how far have you walked, and how far away is the light? D-364792: I’d say I walked, uh… a couple miles? And the light is probably just one more. Dr. Bishop: D-36, please lift and carry the less, uh, ‘goopy’ person to the light. Quickly. D-364792 picks up the figure and carries him on his back, and begins a light jog toward the light. One minute and thirty seconds later, D-364792 screams and collapses, dropping the figure. Dr. Bishop: D-36! Are you alright? D-364792: Fuck fuck fuck fuck, shit, holy shit, oh my God what the fuck— Dr. Bishop: D-36? D-36, get a hold of yourself! Video feed shows nothing out of the ordinary— D-364792 is lying on his back, and kicking his legs. At approx. 33 minutes, D-364792’s leg is held up by an unknown force, his shoe is removed, and a spot of the same white substance that was covering the humanoid figures appeared on his toe. D-364792 begins to immediately cry out in pain. Dr. Bishop: What’s going on, D-36? D-36! D-364792: There’s, th- there’s these white guys, they’re all on top of me— fuck, Goddammit, it hurts, fuck! Dr. Bishop: Gamma-2, mobilize, grab both D’s and the third subject, and exfil at the light. G1: Understood. MTF Gamma-2 (“Worldhoppers”) all place their hands onto the instance of SCP-3680, and after approx. 47.8 seconds, vanish from the test chamber. Audio recordings of Gamma-2 show that they immediately began running toward the light. Thirteen and a half minutes after entering, they come upon the first humanoid figure. G2: First contact with figure. White substance covering entire body except the head. Appears conscious, but in a lot of pain. Probably the first D-class you sent in. G1: Hawthorne, grab him and let’s keep moving. G5: Roger. A member of Gamma-2 slings the humanoid over his back, and they continue moving toward the light. At approx. 24 minutes, Gamma-2 comes across D-364792 and the other humanoid. G2: Second contact, recognize D-36 and the other guy. D-36’s legs are almost completely covered. The other guy— shit, he’s a teenager— his left leg is almost two-thirds, and his hand is white, too. Both are conscious and both are in a lot of pain. G1: Okay, Smith, McCormick, grab them. Push on, we don’t have a lot left. G3: Roger. G4: Roger. Two members of Gamma-2 pick up the figures, and they continue running, this time at a slowed pace. 32 minutes after entering the area, all members of Gamma-2 become panicked, and stop. Three members draw their rifles, while the three that are carrying persons draw their sidearms. Dr. Bishop: What is it? G6: The- the white figures that the D’s saw— G2: Uh… doc, there’s a bunch of tall, slender, white figures looking at us. They’re closing in. They have these… brain-things— Dr. Bishop: That’s what D-48 saw. G1: They’re closing in— open fire! An explosion of gunfire is heard from the radio. After a few seconds, the bullets stop, as Gamma-2 needs to reload. G3: Doc, we can shoot them. G1: Push forward, we need to get out of here. G5: Roger. Gamma-2 continues moving toward the light, which is now roughly half a mile away. Occasional bursts of gunfire are heard as Gamma-2 cuts through several instances of SCP-3680-2. At approx. 35 minutes after entering the area, a member of Gamma-2 shouts and nearly falls. G1: Hawthorne, what was that? G5: The D on my back, he— started moving around. I looked back, and it wasn’t him anymore! G2: There’s a white guy on the ground behind us. Was that him? Did he turn into that thing? G5: I-I don’t know. Gamma-2 continues to run forward without D-23. 37 minutes after entering the area, MTF Gamma-2 (“Worldhoppers”) reached the source of the light. G2: Doc, we’re at the light— it’s a doorway. Small. Dr. Bishop: Can you get through it? G4: One at a time maybe— it’s the size of the paper we touched to get in here. G1: Send the D through first, then the kid, then down from designation number. G3: Roger. One by one, Gamma-2 enters the doorway and comes out of the instance of SCP-3680. The last member of Gamma-2 struggles to get out, and by his own account, is “touched” by an instance of SCP-3680-2, and infected by the white substance. G3: Killian, you okay? G1: Fuck, it fucking hurts! Shit, my foot is burning! With all the people out of the instance of SCP-3680, P1 quickly contains the instance in its storage cell, and the test is concluded. D-364792, G1, and the last figure were all sent directly to the medical bay after sealing the instance of SCP-3680. The pocket dimension that they were in and the white substance they were covered with will be hereby designated SCP-3680-3 and SCP-3680-4 respectively. To prevent the same fate of D-239304, all infected areas were amputated— D-364792 lost both of his legs, the unidentified human lost his left leg below the knee and his right hand at the wrist, and Gamma-2 Lieutenant Killian lost his left foot. All three procedures were successful at stopping the spread of SCP-3680-4 and preventing the deaths of all three persons. The infected limbs were placed into an airtight storage cell and stored along with the instances of SCP-3680. The unidentified person has been confirmed to be Alexander Fillmore, POI#3674, and the creator of SCP-3680-1. The following interview was conducted by Dr. Bishop, approx. 16 hours after retrieval of POI#3674 from SCP-3680-3, and approx. 39 hours after retrieval of SCP-3680-1. + Show Interview Log / POI#3694 - Hide Interview Log / POI#3694 Show Interview Log / POI#3694 [BEGIN LOG] Dr. Bishop: Mr. Fillmore, you— POI#3674: It’s Alex. Dr. Bishop is heard clearing his throat before proceeding. Dr. Bishop: Alright. Alex. Why did you create SCP-3680? POI#3674: SCP? You mean the poster? Dr. Bishop: Right. The poster. POI#3674: Well, I’m sure you got guys reading the chat, right? That’s what Kek and Bones say. Dr. Bishop: Yes, well, I’d like to hear it from you firsthand. POI#3674: Okay. Well, did you ever get bullied in High School? Dr. Bishop: I mean, I wasn’t exactly popular, but— POI#3674: So, no. Well, there’s these kids in the grade above me that get fucking hard-ons when they make me pissed off. I know, I know, “don’t let them get to you,” but it doesn’t work. I figure I take them down a notch, or at least get some blackmail of them acting like lunatics so they don’t fuck around with me or my friends anymore. Dr. Bishop: So you intended for them to be sucked into SCP-3680-3? POI#3674: Uh, Mr. Janitor, I’m not sure I understand your lingo. Dr. Bishop: Pardon; I mean the pocket dimension that SC- that the white guys reside in. POI#3674: No, I wanted them to be able to see the white guys and get freaked out. Dr. Bishop: Okay. Were you aware of the effects that the posters have on people after forty-five seconds of contact when you put up the poster in your school? POI#3674: I wouldn’t have put it up if I did, dude. Dr. Bishop: Could you tell me how you made the pocket dimension? POI#3674: Trade secret. Dr. Bishop: Did Esther teach you? POI#3674 remains silent. Scribbling is heard as Dr. Bishop writes something in his notes. Dr. Bishop: One of our D-Class claimed the pocket dimension was made of orange plastic. What is it made of, really? POI#3674: I had a few orange LEGOs in my room, and I turned them into the pocket. Pretty smart, if you ask me— when people enter the pocket, they’re shrunk down. Dr. Bishop: Ah. When we sent people into the pocket dimension, they escaped using a hole that was about the size of the poster. What was that? POI#3674: The white guys have to be able to move between the pocket and the real world. That’s the door. Dr. Bishop: Why can’t they enter the same way they leave— that is, why do they have to touch it for forty-five seconds to enter? POI#3674: I told you, I didn’t expect that to happen. I thought they would enter the same way they leave, but it ended up with the other way instead. Hey, Mr. Janitor, you got some fancy stuff here; is there a way you could get me a new hand? Dr. Bishop clears his throat again before continuing. Dr. Bishop: Next question. The white guys in the pocket dimension spread white goo onto people. Do you know what that was? POI#3674: Not a clue. Fucking hurts, though. Dr. Bishop: Alex, we sent eight people into that poster, and seven came back. One of the D-Class became an instance of— he became a white guy. POI#3674 lets out a slight chuckle. Dr. Bishop: Something funny? POI#3674 clears his throat. POI#3674: No. Sorry. Dr. Bishop: Alex, do you know how the white guys did that? POI#3674: No. I know how it started; they just, like, touch you. I don’t think they can do it outside the pocket. Well, they touch you, and then the goo gets on you, and it fucking burns. And the goo eats away at you, like a virus or something— POI#3674 becomes visibly distraught. Dr. Bishop stays silent for roughly forty seconds. Dr. Bishop: Alex, just a few hours ago we recovered another poster. Looks a hell of a lot like the one you made, and functions the same way, too. The thing is, we reviewed the video footage— it wasn’t put up by anyone. It just showed up in the hallway, without anyone hanging it. Do you know anything about that? POI#3674: Christ, if I did, I’d tell you. Do you think the white guys put it up? Dr. Bishop: We aren’t sure. If you know anything, you have to tell me, or else other people might get sucked into the pocket dimension, too. POI#3674: Nothing. I don’t know anything. Dr. Bishop: Alright. I think we’re done here. Alex— I’ll see about your hand. Addendum 3680.1: Two weeks after the initial containment of SCP-3680, Dr. Bishop requested that document SCP-3680 be changed in the following message to O5 command: To: O5-1, O5-2, O5-3, O5-4, O5-5, O5-6, O5-7, O5-8, O5-9, O5-10, O5-11, O5-12, O5-13 Sub: SCP-3680 Body: SCP-3680 has been revealed to be more than what we initially perceived it to be, and thus, I think we should update its Description. I request permission to edit the SCP-3680 document to add in the following information: Under Description: If contact is made by a person with an instance of SCP-3680 for exactly 48.7 seconds, that person is sent to a pocket dimension, hereby designated SCP-3680-3. SCP-3680-3 is a pocket dimension made of plastic consistent with commercial-grade acrylonitrile butadiene styrene produced by The Lego Group. SCP-3680-3 is believed to contain all instances of SCP-3680-2; however, it has been proven that these instances can move between SCP-3680-3 and our dimension freely using instances of SCP-3680. Upon entering SCP-3680-3, a subject can only come back to our universe using a window that resides in the pocket dimension. Upon going through this window, subject will come out of the instance of SCP-3680 that they entered. SCP-3680-2 instances are theorized to exit SCP-3680-3 at certain times during the day to create new instances of SCP-36802 and hang them on the walls of ███████ High School. This is believed to be to coerce students and faculty within the school to enter SCP-3680-3. SCP-3680-2 instances cannot be seen, felt, or heard without prior contact with an instance of SCP-3680, so these instances are nearly impossible to contain, but produce minimal threat on their own. When a subject enters SCP-3680, they do not immediately notice the instances of SCP-3680-2, as they are not yet under the anomalous effects of the instance of SCP-3680. However, once the anomalous effect of SCP-3680 begins, they will be attacked by the numerous instances of SCP-3680-2 that reside inside the pocket dimension. The SCP-3680-2 instances will try to pin down or restrain the subject, and infect them with a white gelatinous substance hereby designated SCP-3680-4. This substance is theorized to replace the human tissue of its subject with the same cardboard-like material that SCP-3680-2 is made of. After SCP-3680-4 has covered the whole body, the subject is transformed into a new instance of SCP-3680-2.3 SCP-3680-2 instances have only been shown to act aggressively inside SCP-3680-3. However, even if the subject escapes SCP-3680-3, SCP-3680-4 will continue to consume them. Removal of infected areas is effective at stopping the spread of SCP-3680-4. SCP-3680 instances currently only materialize in ███████ High School. If the school were to be abandoned or torn down, it is expected that the instances of SCP-3680-2 would leave the school to find a better place to display new instances of SCP-3680, which may lead to significant loss of life, and the inability to contain SCP-3680 due to the nature of SCP-3680-2 instances. Therefore, it is imperative that ███████ High School continues to function in its present state. Change of the document is pending approval. Footnotes 1. On SCP-3680-1, the “brains” have numbers in them which appear to be binary code. The binary translates into seemingly random strings of numbers and letters which don't appear to have any meaning. Testing with the code has been halted indefinitely. 2. How SCP-3680-2 instances do this is unknown. While it may be possible to discover how this process occurs, all personnel are still advised to avoid contact with SCP-3680 instances at all times. 3. This process has been shown to take only three to four hours, but has been measured up to twenty-three hours with minimal damage to the subject. The speed at which SCP-3680-4 replaces the body appears to change based on age of the subject. |
SCP-3681 | esoteric-class | close Info X SCP-3681: 5 - 0 Author: macro_au_micro Date: 11 March 2019 Image Credit and Citations: Special Thanks Special Thanks Uncle Nicolini for his proofreading. Dr Lekter for his critique. Source Source Handball/Soccer ball icon Item #: SCP-3681 Special Containment Procedures: Despite the fact that no appearance of SCP-3681 has been reported since 2011, all stadiums in the area of access to Backdoor Soho, in the Baseline Reality, must be monitored. In the case that the SCP Object reappears, MTF Tau-20 ("1 - 0") is to deployed. Description: SCP-3681 is the first soccer team to represent Fifthism at the Backdoor Soho Grand Inter-Dimensional Soccer Tournament in 2011. The team is called "Circular Pentagons" and is made up of 11 abnormal fifthists players, all listed from SCP-3681-1 to -11 according to their jersey's numbers. The players' abnormal capacities are minimal, they can only levitate the ball a few meters off the ground and leave it suspended in the air for shorts periods of time. SCP-3681 was only seen in its first match in the Round of 16 against the Unislist's Team of the Univers'Island Kingdom, a GoI studied by the French offices of the Foundation. Although the Unislist Team led the score at 5 - 0, the referee declared SCP-3681 as the winner of the game after SCP-3681 burst the ball, making it melt into a honey-like substance which smelled of smoke. At no time during the game did the SCP-3681 players try to play soccer. They would levitate the ball between themselves. It has been theorized that the referee was also a member of the Fifth Church, which could not be confirmed as he vanished alongside SCP-3681. Upon making the call that SCP-3681 had won the game, it announced that the team had reached their goals and score would not match this reality. Following this event, the Unislist Team was designated as the loser and the match was replayed by opposing two other teams. Addendum 3681.1: The Inter-Dimensional Federation of Abnormal Soccer (IDFAS) has released the following document to the spectators: Backdoor Soho's Inter-Dimensional Tournament Greetings to you, comrade and soccer fan! As you will have noticed, the match you just saw was not the most interesting of the tournament. But don't worry about it! There will be others and much more ferocious. If you wonder where the Pentagon Circulars have gone, don't think about it. Even if their top corner conceded 5 goals, they won. They have gone to far more distant lands than you, reader, to the Fifth Constellation. Five goals were enough to break one of the polygons that locked them in the big circle. They have achieved their goal. |
SCP-3682 | esoteric-class | Extranormal Event 3682 (EE-3682) was observed once and shows no signs of recurrence. Only this strong secondhand evidence, and a number of coincidences are currently known to the Foundation. EE-3682 has no containment protocols, and its designation as an object is maintained in such an event. This record is presented as evidence and warning in real time. Plans have been prepared as to how to prevent such a thing from happening again, and where it may happen, and what may have caused it. Event Designation: EE-3682 Site containing evidence of EE-3682. Preceding Events: Evidence of EE-3682 was first considered based on further investigation into urban legends in Sakha, Russia referring to hitchhikers and travelers who asked directions to a town that did not exist. The traveler would refer to the scenery around the nonexistent town. No consensus or verifiable memetic properties have been identified, but locals sometimes refer to a town named Volodin, or Volodi, located in a valley in a grove of flowers. "Volodin" may have been discovered in a region nearby matching the description. Located in the center of the valley is a dilapidated, 20 occupant church. No other signs of human occupancy in the 30 mi² area were detectable. Located within the church were a 15cm ivory knife located on the altar, a machete, a garbage can lid, a first aid kit, a satchel, a note, 9 VHS tapes, and the skeleton of a young woman (20) who is lying on her stomach, positioned with her hand touching the altar. The altar was covered with a thin layer of congealed blood. The blood, when tested, was that of a human fetus. The blood has congealed in such a way that would suggest the object bled out there. One resident of the town of Tomtor matched dental records and DNA of the corpse but otherwise showed no other signs of relation to it. The individual [REDACTED] did recall visiting the area at one time, but was not able to remember when. VHS tapes were secured in the altar cabinet within the church. This space was nailed in and secured with duct tape. The tapes contain images of a town that is not currently known to exist. It is not known if the tapes were compiled to arrange a narrative. Due to damage of these tapes it is not known which order these events occurred in, if these events occurred. Item 0: A note, in Russian. It happened fast, I think. April 16th, 2018. It's happened everywhere. There was no warning. We don't know why this happened. If you find this, I'm sure I'll be dead. My bones grind when I walk. It is excruciating. I am lucky I had access to my father's medicine. The thing couldn't change me. Or something helped me. If I succeeded, you need to find Iepureanu. Item 1: Tape 1. Written in the center space is "Ezekiel Valeriy Iepureanu, last seen in Moldova." The VHS is an overwritten copy of "Homeward Bound". Load Hide Paid promotional advertisement for a can opener, 4 seconds. Footage of a woman opening a can of green beans with an electric can opener. Voice Over: …and you can do all of this and more without injury… The audio is interrupted by an old man chuckling. Footage of the internals of a beehive, 5 minutes. Street view of an unknown city in Russia. Footage appears to be taken from a security camera in the downtown area. It is mid-day in the summer, and the street is filled with cars, 2 hours. An elderly man in yellow robes sitting behind a desk. Behind him are shelves of books, to his right there is a wood stove burning. He wears a crucifix around his neck. He is transcribing something from a Bible. The man does not appear to be aware that he is being filmed. A church hymn is playing in the background. 10 seconds. Item 2: Tape 2. Written on the tape is the former address of an SCP containment area in Ukraine, SCP-1782; This area contains entities similar to those found on the 3682 tapes. Load Hide Lyrics set to video. Male voice chanting in Russian. Is it due you, my friend, or happy day? What a joyous sound around and abounds! Is it time for you? Oh beautiful friend! The lights have gone today! Repeats with very slight variations for three hours. Item 3: Tape 3. It is damaged. Tape is unusable after it is initially recorded. Load Hide No video. Sound of an ambulance siren, 5 minutes, people arguing. Man: Christ. Woman: Heroin. Not quite an overdose. Silence for 14 minutes. Sound, possibly the inside of an emergency room. Man: What'd you get? Woman: Cocktail. She's been drinking. [unintelligible] acid thats been going around. Man: [grunts] Pregnant too. Woman: We're all being born into a cemetery. Inside view of a toilet bowl, camera is submerged in water. Tongs are placed in the bowl. A man in a white research coat and protective eyewear leans forward. He is holding a materials sample bag similar to Foundation regulation equipment. Video feed ends, water is heard splashing in the toilet. 20 seconds. View outside three restroom stalls. The stalls appear to be vacant. Sounds of metal grinding against metal are heard. Multiple dents appear in the doors, followed by loud metallic crashing. The dents are caused by some internal force. Pools of blood emerge from beneath the stalls, followed by the sounds of three women screaming. 30 seconds. Recurring entity within the tapes. Item 4: Tape 4. No markings. An entity is visible on each of the tapes, inter-cutting itself into the footage sporadically. The object resembles a destroyed human embryo, floating in a ball of black liquid several feet from the ground. The liquid pulsates but the figure itself is motionless. The eyes do appear to be functional, as the entity occasionally looks into the camera. Load Hide Close up view of a bald man's facial profile with an angered expression, smiling. The man laughs breathlessly, 9 seconds. The street in front of a local high school. People are leaving from the school. Onlookers notice a black liquid trickling down the street. A man walks over to smell it. Waves his hand in front of his face as if it stinks. Group of students watching the man are laughing, three minutes. Video feed not present. Man: Christ, she's pregnant. Woman: She's going into labor contractions. Silence, 45 minutes. Man: What in the hell…? Woman: John, the thing is septic… Man: Get the vacuum, sponge… Silence, 05 minutes. Woman: John? John where did you… What the hell is happening? Sounds of metal grinding against metal. 22 minutes. Item 5: Tape 5. No markings. Load Hide Black liquid pouring down the street in front of the previously pictured high school, people are running from the liquid and screaming. People are inside the liquid, and appear to be boiling, but show no sign of such damage to their bodies. Security footage from inside of a home. Family is laughing and enjoying an episode of "The Partridge Family" on a couch in front of the television. Grandmother walks in with a steaming hot pie. Footage from inside a hotel bathroom shower. Man being lifted, manipulated, caressed up and down by a large cylindrical mass of miniature [REDACTED], or appearing as such, fused at the head. The man is crying, but does not appear to make any attempt to escape. View of the downtown city hall from storefront camera. The building has formed large holes in its sides, grown small skeletal appendages. The holes turn to face the camera. Black liquid is flowing around it, and people are struggling to escape. Entity, roughly 9 meters tall, with hundreds of burning wings. The exact physical count of wings is indiscernible. Wings appear to vaporize people, sending bright lights up into the sky in their place. All onlookers appear to be fleeing toward the entity. Men and women make praying gestures towards it, but some seem to be ignored by the entity. Item 6: Tape 6. Orange VHS tape, overwritten episode of Rocko's Modern Life. No inscriptions. The sky in later half of the tapes is filled with an array of burning circles. The nature of these is not known. Load Hide Footage of the previously seen elderly man in yellow robes. Man: Is it you my friends? [chuckles] Oh what a beautiful day it is, yes. The man takes a moment to write something on parchment, seemingly forgetting about the viewer. He takes several minutes, occasionally looking outside onto a view of the city in its affected state. The man turns to the camera again, looking surprised. Man: Ah, yes. The Lord comes now for all of his faithful, and for those who at least did no harm, I hope. Hmm. But what can we say for them. I digress. Man: If you're seeing this, GOOD! If you suffer well through the tribulation, you may just be worthy to serve the Lord our God later in Heaven! Man: Ah, or you can say to hell with it. There's time for that. Man: The Lord deems fit to keep me on earth during the troubles, I assume to work these many miracles… Man gestures to an empty shelf. [Feed Ends] View of city square, burning figure no longer present. The floating embryo intercut into the footage is floating in the middle of the town square. People are pleading to it. David Attenborough narrates. Attenborough: Here we find the glory of Earth. Earth in all its fruits and intimate sights. Here we find the glory of our fruit as it falls from the tree. [Intercut footage of a beehive filled with human embryos.] Footage regained of the street, writhing black sacs being pulled into the entity. Attenborough: …Innermost Siberiaaa-a [Audio distorts]. Two reconnaissance drones are visible in the frame. Man grabs suitcase, kisses wife, and opens the front door. His home is revealed to be a floating above an endless multitude of an abstract, fractalized object. The object grabs him by the leg and pulls him down into itself. Item 7: Tape 7. Writing in pencil, "I don't know what stopped it." Load Hide Gas station surveillance footage. The gas station has a clerk and a young woman browsing inside. A fuming ball of gas and human arms appears in the door. It vocalizes, sounds like a woman crying. Gas station attendant seems startled, and pulls out a hunting rifle. A cockroach on a miniature, fully operational motorcycle. Its thorax has been bent over to such an extent the abdomen has been destroyed in what appears to be a successful attempt at piloting the small vehicle into the sunset. Item 8: Tape 8. VHS tape with white label. Writing "What could have we done?" Load Hide Discovery channel footage. A human placenta, orbited by the moon. 2 hours. Old man in robes, standing behind his desk at the window. The man is nodding slowly. He turns to the camera and smiles genuinely. Man: Do not be so soft, the troubles have only just begun. The man opens a Bible. Man: Romans, 8:18. "I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us." What an exciting thought. Meditate on these words. Man: [muttering] Love is cruel. Creature similar to a shrew, but covered on its back are reptilian scales, its mouth is elongated with nostrils at the end. It is nibbling a rotten, discarded yogurt container. Audio Man: We're all being born into a cemetery. Item 9: Tape 9. Writing in pencil, "Find him." Load Hide Convoy of ambulances drive into town square followed by fire trucks. The fire crews unravel their hoses, and begin spraying the residents and the buildings down with fire. Klaxxons begin sounding. A distant voice is heard over a loud speaker. THIS IS AN EMERGENCY BROADCAST. IF YOU ARE HEARING THIS RETURN TO YOUR HOMES AND TAKE PROTECTIVE ACTION IMMEDIATELY. THIS IS AN EMERGENCY BROADCAST- Aerial view of the town. 5 white Mil Mi-28 and one Ka-52 attack helicopter appear in camera view, two carrying between them what appears to be sort sort of explosive. The markings on the device are identical to what Foundation assets in this region may use in such an event. One helicopter leads, and fires a missile at a clearing in front of it. Fixed, close up view of a 10 meter area on the ground. The ground is covered in burning, amorphic masses. What is visible in the frame has been completely altered, composed of entities and phenomena previously seen on the tapes. The camera slowly begins pulling away. Soldiers, 10 in total, with insignia matching those of MTF Nu-6 and 8, "Tachyon", and "Wetwork", are rappelling down from the helicopters. Several of the soldiers are equipped with portable flamethrowers and grenades in addition to their standard issue rifles. As the visual radius expands, it is revealed that the area is the same town hall square. A crew begins arming the device while a team sets a perimeter. Members of Nu-8 [DATA EXPUNGED] in preparation. The view from the camera is distant now, three blocks of the downtown is visible. The camera is suddenly covered by a thin black film. An anthropomorphic creature composed of black liquid appears to have launched itself off of the camera and toward the group. The camera begins to fall. The entity is finally seen being shot, midair, and explodes. Camera rotates rapidly while in descent. View swings down to reveal the ground; The earth is stretching as if it were organic material. The earth begins to "rip", something similar to television static is visible beneath the seams. The camera collides with the ground. A human's feet walk into the frame. A young woman holding a garbage can lid and a machete bends into view to pick it up. She is breathing heavily, watching over her shoulder. She is covered in blood, and black fluid. [Feed Ends] Series: Holy Science |
SCP-3683 | keter | SCP-3683 after fragmentation. Item #: SCP-3683 Special Containment Procedures: The city of Syracuse, NY is currently quarantined under the cover story of an avian flu epidemic. Any SCP-3683 instances seen leaving the city are to be repeatedly killed on sight and the remains either taken for study or incinerated. MTF Gamma-119 ("Air Superiority") is operating as a pest control Foundation front company, and is tasked with maintaining anti-pigeon structures, enforcing proper trash disposal, and exterminating all birds within the city until SCP-3683 reaches a population small enough to contain completely. At the Regional Director's discretion, anomalous technology and SCP objects may be used to cull SCP-3683's population. Under no circumstances are any sentient or anomalous avian entities to come within 100 km of Syracuse, NY. The event of SCP-514 or sentient avian species entering the quarantine zone is projected to lead to an SK-Class Dominance Shift Scenario within 5 years, and is to be avoided at all costs. Description: SCP-3683 is a hostile, anomalous subspecies of pigeon (Columba livia anomalis) currently infesting Syracuse, NY. SCP-3683 are large, omnivorous birds, with wingspans ranging from 1.5-7 m. SCP-3683 superficially resemble proportionally scaled common rock pigeons, but most instances have random feather patterns common to other birds. The birds also have rudimentary teeth lining their beaks and throats. SCP-3683 typically scavenges in trash like nonanomalous pigeons; however, older and larger instances are known to hunt and carry away small animals like other birds, rodents, cats, and small dogs. SCP-3683 instances burst into a small group of visually normal rock pigeons when killed or cornered. If allowed to escape, some of these pigeons will recombine to form a new SCP-3683 instance. Small pigeons need not originate from the same SCP-3683 instance to reconstitute; the new instance will possess a mixture of characteristics from all of the progenitors. SCP-3683 cannot reproduce with each other but are capable of reproducing with most other bird species, despite any expected biological or logistical barriers. Eggs produced this way hatch up to 6 times more rapidly than usual for the non-SCP-3683 bird species. The new hatchlings often exhibit traits, biological features, or instincts present in the foreign species. Due to SCP-3683's dispersal and recombination properties, these adaptations can spread very quickly through the population. For example, the first known mating with a hummingbird resulted in approximately 70% of SCP-3683 instances becoming capable of hovering and reverse flight within one month. Intel from MTF Gamma-119 indicates SCP-3683 instances have eliminated corvids from the city and have begun using complex tools. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3683" by Weryllium, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3683. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: asinnocentasdoves.jpg Name: Rock pigeon eating swarm Author: Rootology License: CC BY-SA 3.0 Source Link: Wikimedia Commons |
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Continue Back to Front Page Pump You Full of Lead Written by: XilasCrowe And Proasek, I guess You know you want it ;) More From This Axolotl SCP-3529 Rating: 363 Comments: 35 SCP-4332 Rating: 132 Comments: 27 SCP-4663 Rating: 100 Comments: 13 SCP-1143 Rating: 100 Comments: 23 SCP-2454 Rating: 74 Comments: 10 SCP-5588 Rating: 45 Comments: 6 Changes All That Is Around Me Rating: 45 Comments: 7 Don't Forget The Dead Rating: 32 Comments: 3 [{$authorPage} ▸ More by this Author ◂] {$comments2} F.A.Q. {$doesthisfixthebug} close Info X Written by: XilasCrowe And Proasek, I guess More from this axolotl Less from this axolotl Stuff I did SCP-3529 Rating: 363 Comments: 35 SCP-4332 Rating: 132 Comments: 27 SCP-4663 Rating: 100 Comments: 13 SCP-1143 Rating: 100 Comments: 23 SCP-2454 Rating: 74 Comments: 10 SCP-5588 Rating: 45 Comments: 6 Changes All That Is Around Me Rating: 45 Comments: 7 Don't Forget The Dead Rating: 32 Comments: 3 More from Proasek Less from Proasek Stuff I did Ambrose Restaurants Hub Rating: 190 SCP-4554 Rating: 127 Three Thousand to One Rating: 99 Ambrose Temecula Rating: 90 SCP-4684 Rating: 76 Dining Out Rating: 67 SCP-4871 Rating: 37 The Ambrose Fair Rating: 36 Krona Midaeus' Personnel File Rating: 33 Canine Communication Rating: 22 What You See is (Not) What You Get Rating: 9 Open War at Site-34 Rating: 7 He Picked Up The Gun Rating: 5 Wizard Cops (in color) Rating: 5 Thank to: Panteradactyl for loving this throughout its conception and always asking me when it was coming out RockTeethMothEyes for being the first reader of the mostly finished product, and hating loving every second of this abomination "I think I love it" JackalRelated for hating this with all his heart, and repeatedly bring it up in Discord "nO. NO. ILLEGAL." Proasek for basically writing my conprocs and stealing a co-authorship credit. Don't trust them. whitefinefire does not match any existing user name, DrLeibowitz, AlanDaris does not match any existing user name, BlueJones for looking at this glorious creation cursed abomination. What is this cursed abomination Item #: SCP-3684 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3684 is currently stored in a standard containment locker at Site-32, and requires Level-3/3684 clearance to access. SCP-3684-1 instances are similarly contained to a maximum limit of twenty, after which additional instances may be destroyed. Lead produced by SCP-3684 is non-anomalous, and may be destroyed or repurposed at the discretion of either the Site Director or current project lead for SCP-3684. Any person or entity identified as SCP-3684-A is to be given full care as required, with Midwifery specialists on hand until such a time as anomalous effects cease. Description: SCP-3684 is a sex doll made in the image of a stereotypical western cowboy. SCP-3684 is entirely inanimate until an individual (designated SCP-3684-A) approaches it and expresses a desire to engage in sexual intercourse. At this point, SCP-3684 will animate itself and engage in intercourse with SCP-3684-A. SCP-3684 seems to have an innate understanding of SCP-3684-A's sexual desires, and will alter its behavior to match its current partner(s). SCP-3684's primary anomaly is activated when it nears the end of sexual intercourse.1 At this point, it will vocalize the phrase "I'm going to pump you full of lead." Immediately following this vocalization, SCP-3684 will ejaculate up to three liters of molten lead either inside or onto SCP-3684-A. This lead is incapable of harming SCP-3684-A until it comes out of contact with SCP-3684-A for at least five minutes, at which point it will solidify and cool to roughly 40 degrees Celsius. The source of this lead is unknown, and SCP-3684 appears to be able to produce an unlimited amount from within itself. The lead produced by SCP-3684 also functions identically to semen, and is capable of impregnating SCP-3684's partners. Pregnancy in females will function as normal, however at a much-accelerated rate.2 SCP-3684-1 refers to any offspring born between SCP-3684 and an SCP-3684-A individual. These offspring will mature rapidly, growing to their full size after roughly five weeks. SCP-3684-1 are virtually identical to SCP-3684, though they are only about 70% its size and are made of various combinations of ceramics and flesh. Male SCP-3684-A instances are also capable of being impregnated by SCP-3684's effect. How this is accomplished is unknown, but due to the location of the unborn SCP-3684-1 instance male pregnancies do not last. The unborn SCP-3684-1 instances are most commonly excreted after 3-4 days. To date, the longest male pregnancy lasted 8 days. All SCP-3684-1 instances share SCP-3684's anomalous properties, with minor differences. SCP-3684-1 instances are incapable of being impregnated, with female instances splitting into two SCP-3684-1 instances after being used. Additionally, when any SCP-3684-1 instance engages in intercourse, all other instances will become animated and attempt to travel to the approximate location of said intercourse. Once they reach the aforementioned location they will request to participate in the ongoing intercourse. In the event that permission to participate is denied, the SCP-3684-1 instance will immediately dissolve into between 300 and 400 liters of molten lead, which will hurl itself towards the primary SCP-3684-1 instance and will be ejaculated at the end of intercourse. Where this lead is generated from is unknown. Footnotes 1. Typically after 12-15 minutes. 2. Lasting between 3-4 weeks. |
SCP-3685 | euclid | Wacky Reactor Fun Times. I feel that the most interesting places are those with legacy. Hanford, Chernobyl - they have lasting legacies coming from their disastrous effects, significant costs, long history, etc. And, I love getting deep down and technical, something that the SCP Wiki could do but doesn't very often. So, I wrote this! Well, I rewrote it. The original was a tad sparse, the exploration log was boring, and was really screwy with some of sentence structure and the like. I'm surprised that it got ~30 upvotes. I've deleted it (rather than replacing it) because this version is just so significantly different (and better). I hope you enjoy it. Image Credits: s50wide.jpg reactorsmall.jpg pin.jpg panels.jpg newarray.jpg Critters: MagnumMacKivler, Almarduk, JackalRelated, Opalide (Dr. Cimmerian Discord), Ophilia Volpe (Dr. Cimmerian Discord) Writing Help: MagnumMacKivler (Helped with fact-checking, some of the names for the technical containment stuff, along with other minor technical details) Obvious Inspiration, Presentation Ideas, etc: djkaktus (Did not directly help, but his form of presentation is exactly what I have always shot for) ▸ More by this Author ◂ {$comments2} F.A.Q. {$doesthisfixthebug} Item#: 3685 Level3 Containment Class: euclid Secondary Class: {$secondary-class} Disruption Class: ekhi Risk Class: danger link to memo UMZ-1 reactor complex prior to its meltdown. SCP-3685 is the largest building on the right of the photograph. UMZ-1 reactor housing prior to meltdown. Special Containment Procedures: The 2 kilometer exclusion zone surrounding SCP-3685 has been acquired and is now being maintained by Foundation security personnel. The entirety of this zone's perimeter has been fenced, and the only official entrance is located on the western edge of the zone. Persons without proper Foundation credentials are not to be allowed within the exclusion zone under any circumstances. Disinformation is to be proliferated claiming that the complex containing SCP-3685 is an extremely hazardous chemical and nuclear weapons development site. Further disinformation is to be implanted into historical institutions about the factual personnel and outcomes of the Uranprojekt. Any historical evidence for the Uranprojekt constructing anything beyond simple reactor piles is to be suppressed. The area surrounding SCP-3685 is affected by significant radioactive contamination. Personnel and equipment present within the zone are to be subjected to regular screening. If equipment cannot be decontaminated, it is to be buried within the nuclear waste repository present on-site. Personnel are to be cycled out if they exceed radioactivity exposure limits. Primary and secondary containment of the SCP-3685 spacetime anomaly is currently being maintained by equipment not produced by the Foundation. Primary and secondary containment is being managed by an Uranprojekt containment devices. The location of the primary containment device is unknown. Secondary containment is being managed by a series of stabilization panels installed in the perimeter of the SCP-3685 structure. It is unknown if or when any of the containment equipment will fail. Update - 1962: Foundation personnel are now strictly prohibited from entering SCP-3685. Personnel that unexpectedly emerge from SCP-3685 are to be quarantined and treated for psychological trauma and acute radiation syndrome. Update - 1987: The Foundation is preparing to augment SCP-3685 containment through additional containment equipment. See Addendum 3685.2. Description: SCP-3685 refers to a structure within the Uranmaschinezüchter-11 reactor complex, located in the German province of Saxony. SCP-3685 is the largest facility belonging to the UMZ-1 complex. Its interior suffers from a severe entangled spacetime anomaly. The outside facilities belonging to the UMZ-1 complex are non-anomalous, but are nevertheless hazardous due to the unsafe levels of radioactivity present. Foundation clean-up crews have temporarily decontaminated and cleared sections of the complex for human usage.2 The interior of SCP-3685 is a radioactive, spatially entangled, discontinuous non-euclidean space. Consequently, a precise description of the internal architecture of SCP-3685 is not possible, as the internal space is being continuously transformed by spatial reorganization. However, the space can be vaguely described: The outer areas of SCP-3685 usually contain an interlocked series of miscellaneous control rooms, offices, and maintenance areas, and the inner area consistently contains the UMZ-1 reactor and its housing. All attempts to explore areas near the reactor have failed. Various hazards are present within SCP-3685 that complicate exploration. These hazards include: Ionizing radiation. Lowest measured was 15 mSv/hr, highest was 30 Sv/hr3. Average is approximately 500 mSv/hr4. Constant spatial restructuring, which may make the facility impossible to reasonably navigate. The poor and unstable condition of the facility, which makes exploration precarious and difficult. Abnormal and extreme gravitational effects. Within some regions, the gravitational field might: rapidly oscillate in intensity, reverse, increase in magnitude, use a differing gravitational constant (G)5, or other anomalous effects. Objects introduced within these regions frequently become shredded or explosively atomized, while the SCP-3685 structure remains unaffected. Spatial, temporal, or spatial-temporal loops. Sudden dematerializations of non-temporally-linked entities (such as any introduced Foundation personnel or robotic units). The apparent magnitude of these hazards increases with proximity to the reactor. To demonstrate, during Exploration 3685-12, an autonomous drone, which was approximately 2-3 rooms away from the reactor, simultaneously experienced: a 0.54x gravitational field region, 3 discrete temporal loops, 12 interlocked spatial loops, and 1 spatial-temporal loop. Additionally, the drone had entirely disappeared and reappeared - twice. Contact with the unit was lost permanently when the drone gravitationally imploded. The final transmitted gravimeter measurement showed a value for G approximately 1020 times stronger than would be normally expected. Scranton Reality Anchors have proven incapable of stabilizing the anomaly present within SCP-3685, having no apparent effects. Further, Kant Counters frequently fail to output Hume level measurements within SCP-3685, seemingly caused by the Kant Counters failing to detect local reality. Some success with stabilization has been seen with the PL362 Deployable Spatial Rectifier6, but the enormous magnitude of the spacetime anomaly prevents the small device from being practical enough for containment or exploration. Origin: The UMZ-1 complex was built by the covert Nazi German nuclear weapons program (Uranprojekt) under the administration of the Reichsforschungsrat7 during the spring of 1944, with direct authorization for its construction given from Hermann Göring. In 1942, Nazi Germany began an attempt to construct a logistics and manufacturing chain capable of producing nuclear weapons. Hindered by the politicization of academia, denial of science due to antisemitism, and Allied sabotage, the Uranprojekt was ineffective and progress was severely stunted. The Reichsforschungsrat apparently felt unsatisfied with "traditional methods", and ultimately decided to resort to alternative and eccentric proposals that were previously put forward by small research groups. The UMZ-1 complex was the outcome of one of these proposals. Its designed purpose was inexpensive Plutonium-239 synthesis, operating using anomalous physics. Recovered Uranprojekt documentation states that UMZ-1 was capable of 'n-local folds allowing for synthesis of currently infeasible to manufacture elements and materials using only minuscule amounts of dense radioactive elements for catalytic reaction.' It is unknown if the UMZ-1 reactor was ever functional or capable of element synthesis prior to its meltdown, and it is currently not possible to easily determine due to a lack of original documentation and the present condition of the complex. In early 1945, the UMZ-1 reactor suffered a catastrophic meltdown. According to recovered Uranprojekt documentation, this caused an 'interlocked local space compression fracture', the Uranprojekt's explanation for SCP-3685's spacetime anomaly. Following the meltdown, the Nazi German authorities condemned the complex and formed a 2 kilometer exclusion zone around the complex, which is maintained to the present day by Foundation security. Discovery and Acquisition: UMZ-1's existence first became known to the Foundation after several Uranprojekt scientists defected in late 1944. Through contacts in the United States government, the Foundation was informed of the then recent Uranprojekt efforts. Accordingly, the Foundation aggressively pursued acquisition and containment. Enforced seizure agreements were made with all of the Allied nations, except for the USSR. The USSR repeatedly refused to any agreements, stating that it would handle containment itself8. Due to the progression of the war during 1945 and the location of the UMZ-1 complex, the Foundation was initially unsuccessful in acquiring SCP-3685, as it was captured by Soviet forces. During 1951 as part of Operation FAIRBANKS, Foundation acquisition teams successfully seized, acquired, terminated, or integrated all remaining personnel9, equipment, documentation related to the Uranprojekt, and SCP-3685 itself from Soviet forces. During this time, Foundation tensions with the USSR increased to near complete hostility. EARLY EXPLORATION DEBRIEF EARLY EXPLORATION DEBRIEF [BEGIN LOG] Researcher Alger: Recording started, Dr. Lorentz Alger is speaking, the date is: 1/6/1960. Debrief of Agent, uh, "Gamma". For the purposes of consistency and security he will continued to be called Gamma10. (Pauses) Operation: Exploration SCP-3685-1, Agent Gamma only 1 of 3 who returned from this expedition. Let's start. Gamma: Alright, uh, what do I start with? Researcher's Note: It was clear that Gamma was anxious, even in our comfortable environment. He was noticeably fidgeting, glancing between his hands, me, and various points within the room. Researcher Alger: How about just start from the beginning? Gamma: Um, okay. We were to go in and observe what the anomaly was, and then come back out. Maybe 10-20 minutes at most of study, that's it. We geared up in the closed-cycle radiation suits, got our Geiger counters, Kant counter, and went in. Oh - yeah. (Pauses) I was with █- I mean, Alpha and Beta. They are - were, both good and experienced agents. Researcher Alger: Yes. It has been a major loss for all of us. Gamma: Yeah, it has. (Pauses) Right, the first thing we noticed when we went in was that we were on the completely wrong side of the facility. We came in on the north entrance, and we appeared in the room for the south entrance. Researcher Alger: Pretty vicious spatial anomaly, already. Gamma: Yeah, you're one to tell me - sorry. Uh, anyways, yes, immediately we could see the effects of the spatial anomaly. We also immediately heard our Geiger counters buzzing like chainsaws. Researcher Alger: What was the reading? Gamma: Couldn't tell, oscillated wildly. It was averaging pretty high. It did not fill us with confidence. I immediately hated this place. We discussed turning around, but it seemed just low enough for the suits lining to handle, so we hesitantly pressed on. We decided to stick to the edge of facility - more exits in case the spatial anomaly flared up. Which it did, because of course it did. Researcher Alger: Hume reading? Gamma: Oh yeah. We couldn't get one. Local reality detection failure. Alpha had the spare counter, and his did it too. Researcher Alger: What did the facility look like? Condition, construction…? Gamma: Right, observe and report. The facility was obliterated. Everything was covered in a layer of debris and dust. It was like you shook a building as hard as you possibly could without breaking it. We were in one room - dozens upon dozens of steel pipes were splayed downwards from the ceiling, looked almost organic. They were still dripping, you could hear metal popping sounds from inside of them. Pipes carried water, cooling water maybe. A pool of disgusting looking sludge formed in a pit filling most of the room. We decided to go around. Gamma: Power was still running, I think? It was bizarre though, the power cabling was clearly destroyed, but the walls were humming audibly. We didn't notice it at first through the suits. (Pauses) Let's see, what else… ah, okay. The place wasn't… still. Occasionally, we could feel shaking and rumbling, like a distant explosion. The debris would shake and bits of broken glass and metal would fall from the ceiling, and we would hear the metallic groaning of the structure. I'm not sure what was causing the, - uh, quakes? It felt like it was coming from within deep inside. Researcher Alger: Noted… back to the anomaly, did you get looped? Gamma: Worse. Almost immediately, we got spatial-temporal looped. Anomaly is nasty in there, not just spatial. Technically, I - I should still be there, right now. You don't leave those easily - I got dragged out by sheer - Researcher Alger: We'll get to that when we get to it. What happened in the loop? Gamma: Right, sorry - okay, so we first noticed the loop when we came to a room we had already been in before. That wasn't too surprising, but what was immediately a sign was when we noticed the room wasn't absolutely demolished. Place looked a bit used, maybe - little unclean. We could hear 60 hertz humming, lights were on. Beta apparently heard voices coming from another room. We got kinda spooked at that point. Radiation was still surprisingly high - I think the eggheads in there didn't get the risks yet. Maybe it was the anomaly though, I don't know. Researcher Alger: Any idea of the time period? Gamma: I - do I look like I have any clue? I - damn, sorry. I wasn't sure of the time. Educated guess, maybe… late 1944? Facility obviously wasn't, you know, absolutely obliterated inside. But it wasn't new either - bit dirty. Time period would shift from room to room, so I can only really give an estimate. (Pauses) I remember going to a desk and trying to look at the stack of papers on it. I paused though - as soon as I got close, I noticed I couldn't… perceive it? It was blurry - like I was seeing every day that desk ever existed. I never interacted with a temporal this close, so it was new to me. I was too spooked to try to pick up any of the papers, I didn't want to interact with something so blatantly anomalous. Researcher Alger: Probably a good call. Temporal anomalies always get confusing. What happened next? Gamma: Well, honestly, at this point we weren't sure what to do. Backtracking clearly doesn't work in a place like this, and we were already suspicious that we just got looped. We decided we could only wander, looking for exits. Doesn't help we showed up on maintenance catwalks half the time - the elevation between areas was changing somehow, and the exits were only on the ground floor. Gamma: We tried to avoid rooms with… people in them. They didn't notice us, and they uh… not sure how to describe them, really. (Pauses) Maybe like this - It's kinda like the picture of your dad when he was 20, but made manifest. Clearly, he is much older now… and yet here he is in front of you, young. (Pauses) Cognition in that place was totally screwed. Gamma: We kept looping between the same dozen or so areas, noticed some patterns in the timeline. We knew we were in a loop. Whole group was real tense. It's pure luck to get out of those loops. (Pause) We went walked across a catwalk, we had passed it once before, but going the other direction. This time though, the room violently shifted around us - we fell from the catwalk as it collapsed, slammed onto the ground. We were fine, if a bit bruised, but by the time we recovered and stood up, made sure none of us were punctured, we noticed… the whole room had disintegrated. The whole building had disintegrated. Gamma: We could feel strong wind buffeting against us. The sky was dusty, hazy, and I couldn't see vegetation for miles around. Everything was dead, quiet. Behind the brown haze, in the sky, there was a diffuse, dark, and giant sun11. I could see how hot everything was, everything burned so long ago. I remember Alpha saying: "It's so horrifically beautiful." We were still, for a moment at least. Gamma: I could see some sort of nebulous border between the "building" we were in and the outside. Like it was still there, but not. A real structure still stood though - we turned around and saw… something. It was… impossible to see. It was a vague collection of shapes, distorted beyond what is reasonable. It looked, stressed? Ready to explode, pop. It vibrated against whatever it was that held it together. Alpha thought it was the reactor. I don't know what it was. Researcher Alger: …Noted. It must've been a sight. Gamma: It was. Then I blinked. And it was gone. Seemed we were back in about… nowish? Obliterated room. I looked over to where the team was, saw Beta was fine. Couldn't see Alpha, and me and Beta panicked, we starting calling his name and - then, I saw - (Pauses) I saw blood, pouring down. I looked up to its source - and, fuck me, it's coming back. Gamma: (Deep breath) Alpha was smashed into wall - I saw his mask, it was cracked, I knew without hesitation he was dead, I think - he must've been too close to a wall, there was so much blood. There was rebar jutting from the walls, the place was rough. Viscera and blood was pouring from the holes in Alpha. (Pauses) Not to say I wasn't… processing what I was looking at. I - I… I took a moment, I think. I went up to Alpha, to grab his tag, I was shutting down, just doing what I was supposed to be doing automatically. Me and Beta were saying nothing, all you could hear was us breathing. (Pauses) until I didn't hear Beta's breathing, only my own. I turned around - I was just about to grab Alpha's tag. (Pauses) Something got me. Got me to my core. Researcher Alger: Gamma, do we need to stop? Gamma: No, I - I have to report. Beta wasn't there. All I could see was a… slithering crack. I looked down into the hole - I knew Beta was in there. It was beyond our perceptions - I didn't understand what I was witness to, it wasn't for me. That isn't where I go. You need to stop this thing, doctor - you have to - I heard rebar snapping and wet noises from behind me and - Researcher's Note: Gamma was clearly distressed - I was debating stopping the debrief at this moment, but my curiosity and his determination made me hesitant. Gamma: I stumbled, I missed the crack - and I felt sick - something changed. I looked around, and I saw spinning rings, spinning faster than I could imagine, the cacophony of sound - (Several deep breathes, a pause) …I saw two huge rings through holes in the wall, meshing and spinning. I still felt sick - but it was only stress. Otherwise, I felt real again, which I'm not sure is something I can even explain, like something you only discover when you no longer have it. I knew this wasn't where Alpha was, and this place was utterly antithetical to where I knew Beta was. Gamma: I collected myself, trying to bring my senses into focus. I saw a huge hole in a barely intact wall, light shining brightly through it. I felt called to it, I thought I was about to escape. The moment that I began to move, the instant I had the thought, I heard alarms, followed by powerful and increasing electrical humming. It all seemed very familiar to me. I saw the rings glowing, and they were somehow spinning faster. I felt suddenly so alone and targeted by the people I thought were on my side, I felt rage. I closed my eyes, I tried to calm myself. Gamma: …and then I heard a klaxon, a very loud one. German - "Thirty seconds." I think I fell onto the ground finally, lost my bearings after so many of these events. I felt a rumble - electrical humming, massive relays clicking on. It only felt like five seconds to me, but then I heard it - a massive bang. Everything shook, shook apart as violently as it could ever shake. Screaming, "reactor failure, the pin, fire the damn pin", more alarms. I barely avoided chunks of steel falling from every which way. My insecurity and rage vanished, I thought I was about to die - then I… Gamma: (Pauses) I heard a colossal, cold and sharp snap, and then the power relays kicked off. Everything stopped, it was quiet. I heard only distant voices and groaning metal. The room was dimly lit from amber emergency lighting. I sat still on the floor for a second, just trying to figure out what just happened - where I was, what to do. Gamma: Then, I felt drips splattering against the suit, I heard something wet - I heard groaning. I looked around - I looked up, and… I could barely see Alpha's corpse embedded into a wall above me, hanging from his waist. His head was moving - and he was looking at me, blood dripping down from his mask. I was suddenly so confused and scared - I screamed when he - I (Pauses) and then it stopped again, because I - I (Pauses) Gamma: I fell into the hole, like Beta did. Researcher Alger: Jesus Christ. Researcher's Note: We didn't speak for some time here. It looked like Gamma was trying to wind down and I wanted to give him a moment. Gamma: Then I came out. And that's, uh, the full report - what happened in there. Researcher Alger: Wait, what happened in-between "the hole" and you reappearing outside? Gamma: I - look, do I have to report that? I can't - Researcher Alger: Gamma, I don't mean to push you, but it would be helpful if you tried your best to. Gamma: Well, fine. It's like a hole, I guess. It's like if I was walking somewhere, and suddenly I just walked somewhere I didn't expect. It's like you fell in a hole, but it wasn't an accident. It's like you walked into a room and found it wasn't what you expected. Does that make any sense? Researcher Alger: Okay, I suppose I get it, but - Gamma: There was something about that place, doctor. I close my eyes and I see - no, feel it. It's like if you know something fucked is in the darkness, but you just can't see it. I can't tell you, show, I - I was a mute and deaf man in a world of only voices and waves, I wasn't supposed to be there, that place isn't for any of us. Whatever is in that hole, it's not meant to have… things inside of it, it's an oversight, an oversight God missed. Researcher Alger: That's… - Wait, what are you looking at? Researcher's Note: I noticed that Gamma appeared to be staring at a corner of the room that was behind me. I shifted over to take a look at it. Researcher Alger: There isn't anything there. Gamma: (Barely audible in the recording) You need to - [unintelligible] - creation can't handle more of these fractures - [unintelligible] Researcher's Note: When I had turned back to look at Gamma again, I realized he wasn't just.. staring. He was scanning up and down at the corner, eyes imperceptibly squinting, examining. There was something in the corner that I couldn't see. Gamma: I tried looking for Beta. I couldn't find him… how could I? I think I need rest, doctor. I'm not feeling right. Researcher Alger: ██- I mean, Gamma, are you okay? I'll have someone look at you. Researcher's Note: Gamma finally stopped looking at the corner and looked back at me. Gamma: I'll be fine, I think. Just need some rest. [END LOG] CONTAINMENT AND DECONTAMINATION CONTAINMENT AND DECONTAMINATION Current Containment Equipment: Supposed assembly photograph of the UMZ-1 decompression pin device. This machine has never been observed within the facility. Supposed recovered photograph of "spatial stabilization embedded panels" undergoing testing. Primary containment of the SCP-3685 anomaly is currently being managed by an Uranprojekt device technically described as the "decompression pin". It is unknown where it is or how it operates, and whether or not it needs to be maintained. A priority for the Foundation is to find this device and ascertain its condition. If its condition is critical and it cannot be repaired, drastic response will have to be immediately taken in order to secure containment. The decompression pin is not the only Uranprojekt containment device present. The walls of the facility are covered with, or have embedded, panels that help isolate the spacetime anomaly to within the interior of the building. It is not known how these panels function, nor is it feasible to attain one without potentially compromising the original containment. Current Clean-up Efforts: Much of the outlying facility of the UMZ-1 complex is hazardous due to radiation. In order to make the complex safer, topsoil removal, installation of showers and of an incinerator, washing of structures and vehicles, and other radiation decontamination methods have been implemented. Additionally, the SCP-3685 Confinement Structure covering the primary building is near completion, which should assist with mitigating the radioactivity emanating directly from SCP-3685. Future Containment Equipment: Sub-component assembly of the "FARADAY" Containment Ring. This specific section is a component of the Maxwell-Vance Spatial Stabilization Array. The future of SCP-3685 containment is inherently uncertain due to a lack of information on how it is presently being contained. Determining the present or potential future condition of the Uranprojekt fail-safe equipment is currently impossible. Containment failure will likely have catastrophic consequences. To mitigate risk, the Foundation has started a containment program that will eventually manufacture and install new containment equipment that will supplant the decompression pin, with the intention of preventing a catastrophic containment failure. The scope of this effort is enormous due to the immense magnitude of the spacetime anomaly, bringing forth numerous specific engineering and design challenges. The most recently approved containment proposal, SCP-3685 Containment Proposal Revision 1312, involves over 3000 tonnes of material and equipment that will have to be moved on-site and installed for full implementation. The containment equipment itself focuses on stabilization and magnitude reduction of the SCP-3685 spacetime anomaly, with the hope that it will eventually be possible to safely decommission SCP-3685. The containment equipment includes: "FARADAY" Containment Ring - which will serve as the primary containment device. Containment is achieved through the mitigation of fold decompression, utilizing spacetime stabilization arrays. Specifically, this device is an assembly of two interleaved counter-rotating arrays: the Maxwell-Vance Spatial Stabilization Array, and the Lebedev-Glenn Temporal Stabilization Array. These arrays use superconducting niobium-titanium electromagnets, and thus require cryogenic cooling. Prometheus Labs "Splint" Spacetime Fracture Welder - which will serve to reduce stabilization requirements. It may even entirely weld the spacetime compression fracture present within SCP-3685, which would be required to completely neutralize it. This machine is custom-ordered, and is the first of its kind ever designed. Rutherford Fold-Diffusion Apparatus - an experimental device which is intended to reduce spacetime compressed wave magnitude. If successful, this will reduce stabilization requirements and potentially allow for a safe fold decompression of the SCP-3685 spacetime anomaly. "BECQUEREL" Radiation Mitigation Cluster - a series of panels intended to surround the SCP-3685 structure. The panels will serve to mitigate the enormous quantity of radiation that would be released from within SCP-3685 if the spacetime anomaly was fully stabilized. The operation of this equipment will require various components of supporting infrastructure, the majority of which must be on-site. This introduces more engineering challenges. The estimated continuous power consumption of the containment equipment is in excess of 130 megawatts. Supplying that much power is challenging, as the containment equipment takes up the significant majority of the floor-space present within the confinement structure. Thus, the power modules, and the supporting infrastructure in general, has been designed to be as small as possible. The supporting infrastructure includes: SCP-3685 Confinement Structure13 - a large structure that encapsulates SCP-3685 and provides the space necessary for the planned containment equipment. This structure will also serves to obscure SCP-3685 and any planned containment equipment from public view. To assist in this role, the structure will have thick sound-proofing to deaden the sound of the "FARADAY" Ring, along with a HVAC system. 4x "Project Polaris" 40 Megawatt Plutonium Fission Modules (CPM-40) - In total, these reactor modules will generate 160 megawatts of power, which is required to reach a 20% safety margin. These reactors are of a plutonium based, graphite moderated, liquid sodium cooled design. Plutonium-239 fuel rods are planned to be sourced from the Foundation "Cottontail" LMFBR facility located in [REDACTED]. A cooling water reservoir - located next to the west-end of the UMZ-1 complex. This reservoir was historically used for the UMZ-1 reactor, however it has been refilled and repurposed for this proposal. It will be used as a water-source and heat sink for the containment equipment located on-site. 6x Westinghouse Model 370F Nuclear-Rated Water Pump (WH370F) - located in the aforementioned cooling reservoir. These pumps will provide cooling water circulation for large convective heat sinks located within the SCP-3685 Confinement Structure. "LANDAU" 25kW Miniaturized Liquid Helium Cryoplant - This cryogenics plant will provide 25kW of cooling capacity at −269 °C. The cryogenics plant will be used for the superconducting magnets used in the "FARADAY" Containment Ring. Containment Evaluation & Oversight Committee Report: Containment Evaluation & Oversight Commitee (CEOC) Official Report Evaluation of Efficacy SCP-3685 Containment Proposal, Revision 13 Parameters: Containment projections for SCP-3685 are to result either in successful neutralization or long-term (>20 years) reliable containment. The decompression pin device will fail either during, or after the implementation of this containment proposal. Summary of Evaluation: The CEOC has evaluated that SCP-3685 Containment Proposal, Revision 13 is not sufficient for long-term containment of the SCP-3685 anomaly. Catastrophic breach of containment is likely within only a few years of decompression pin failure. Additionally, the proposal is extremely complex and expensive, and full implementation may take more than a decade of effort. Regardless, this proposal is the most effective and long-lasting the CEOC has seen so far. Implementation of this proposal would be better than nothing, and it would likely serve as an excellent stepping stone to better containment measures utilizing similar technology. Recommendations: The CEOC is recommending an additional increase in resources allocated to SCP-3685 primary containment research. Current proposals are still infeasible or incredibly risky in the context of long-term containment. Additional Documentation: Containment Equipment Failure Modes: [DATA EXPUNGED] Overall Likelihood of a VK-Class Scenario: [DATA EXPUNGED] Overall Likelihood of a ZK-Class Scenario: [DATA EXPUNGED] RECOVERED DOCUMENTATION RECOVERED DOCUMENTATION The following is a compilation of documentation found from the home of Dr. ██████ ████████. This individual served as Director of the Uranprojekt during the period of SCP-3685's creation. Dear ██████ If you've found this, it means I'm already gone. I've gone West, and I'll be in their hands shortly. I have many explanations and reasons for this, but none of them are of particular use, save for one. The Uranium Society. This endless drain of finite resources. This horrendous folding pile, fold, fold, compress, fold. When will you, and the rest of this miserable society, learn that nature is not to be played with? What we're doing here is the greatest, most treacherous form of crime, it's a crime against God. He calls for us to stop, and yet we persist because we have to win an ultimately petty conflict! When will you stop being oblivious to His warning? What if it fractures? What if He comes down from the heavens to do what He did of Gomorrah? Circles, Möbius, loops! We talk about these dangers like they're insignificant and out of sight and I can't accept this anymore. You've seen these "insignificant" threats occur in our experiments! This negligence and insanity will be the end of you, the end of this Earth, and the end of this godforsaken Reich. When you compress the folds beyond God's limits, we'll walk off the edge of the fracture, and we will become a part of the paradox that it leads to. I'm not going to be part of this insanity any longer. When the World ends, and the folds crease, fracture, tear, rip themselves apart because of our damning hubris, I won't be at it's source. Others will follow. They will come West with me. They feel the same. I won't name them, and you won't be able to stop them. Plans have already been prepared and executed. If for once you ever listen to reason, listen just this once. I need you to destroy the blasted contraption. I don't really have any notion of how you should do it, but you need to. If you can't destroy it and send it into the depths, use the pin. The pin will hold the folds together. You know it will. I know you don't like the concept of pins, you like the clips better, but if the folds crease and fracture, you'll have wanted the pin. Goodbye. 15/1/1945 If that treasonous bastard and his bunch of cowards didn't leave, this might not have happened! We would be outputting Neptunium14 by now. London would be in ashes! Instead of that, I have to depend on this poorly constructed contingency. Why did I listen to him? A foul traitor - suddenly God and good-will is important to a nuclear weapons researcher!? I should've used a clip. We might've been able to recover from this. I wouldn't have lost so many damn people. Does he think the Anglo-Saxons are just going to let him go!? They're going to use them. Who knows what sort of deals they've made with Stalin, imagine if they exchanged them! The thought of it makes me sick. They'll be used, and they'll make another pile. They'll make another one and they're going to use it for wicked things. They've taken my pile too, blasted generals. Relieved me of my duties for "utter failure." Failure? I wasn't the one who was proven incapable! They couldn't prevent a bunch of obtuse scientists from defecting! They've given the facility to some captain. These military men guard one of the greatest scientific creations in history and yet they understand nothing of its importance, it's infuriating! They refuse to let me near my damn reactor now, because they're making this "exclusion zone." I still don't know who died, or who has been found. I've asked for them to recover the bodies, but no one will enter the building, the cowards. They're just going to let the bodies rot in there. Those were good men, they gave their lives to Germany, and this is how they repay them!? I think stress is getting to me. I keep seeing things. I need some rest. I'm not feeling right. Dear ██████ I'm afraid to say that it will most likely be impossible to recover the deceased within the facility. I know that is probably not what you wanted to hear, but I have orders not to go in. Besides, even if I didn't have orders, I'm not going to send in my men to die needlessly. That place is a deathtrap. Initially, I had orders to survey the structure, so I did that. I had some men go in, and they never came out. I then had some others go in as recovery, and that group returned as desiccated corpses. I did have a single man come out alive, but now he mutters nonsense about "a lack of God", his eyes, colors - nothing decipherable. Only God knows what is in that building now. That isn't to say that I'm not sympathetic, and I do apologize for not being able to do more. As you read, I wished to recover the men I sent as well. I just don't think it's possible. We're currently establishing an exclusion zone, and we hope that once the Americans reach us, they'll heed our warnings and maintain the zone. I do not believe for a moment the communists will reach the area first. Sincerely, Captain ██████████ 5/10/1986 The Soviets should not have toyed with things no one can ever understand. This Chernobyl business. It must be another fold compression. It can't be anything else. They must've had a pin, a clip, something to contain it. I bet it was a clip, the fallout is too much for a pin. If they're going to copy us why can't they copy the one thing that saved us? The Earth - no, creation cannot handle more of these fractures. They claim it was some sort of fission accident. I refuse to believe that. Do they not have the pile? They've seen what it can do. It was much more than just breeding - synthesis, it was capable of producing things beyond God's creation, things we should've never seen, the hole we should not fall into from the edge, no, it should not exist. ██████ fell out of creation, he should be dead, but he isn't. He can't be, the fracture, that path falling away from the Lord's boundaries, it is a place beyond death and salvation. I see him still. This is not from my old body, I am as lucid as ever - no, more lucid. I can see things people can't. I can see what people should see but never do. Its from the pile, that ungodly sight into the pit it formed is what gave me this. It is alike Adam and Eve, when they first saw they weren't clothed. It's the pile, that's it. He's stuck somewhere in that pile. He appears and disappears - no, he exists and then unexists. He is inside that contraption and it's because of me, the society. I can be laying in bed, thousands of kilometers from that forsaken pile, and I see him staring at me. No, not at me, but at my sins, he knows what pit I found and cracked open. He has gained unnatural knowledge of it, the same of the type I posses. It's punishment. It's punishment for my sins against God's topology - His nature. Earth's hope rests upon a man I once mocked. That pin, the child of a brilliant man gifted by God, that pin must hold and the folds must not unwind, or else we will become a part of the fractured pile. There they are. They're all looking at me now. Note: Dr. ██████ ████████ avoided capture in Yugoslavia until 1987. He was located when he attempted to return to SCP-3685 for an unknown reason. He died from an untreated cancer before being identified. Footnotes 1. Translation: Uranium-Machine-Breeder/Synthesizer 2. In order to obscure the level of Foundation personnel that may be present within the complex, the complex's dormitories have been remediated and converted without affecting their outward appearance. They are suitably radiation shielded and have full amenities. A marked path has been made leading to the dorms from the main gate. Additionally, several multiple floor lab-spaces have been constructed into the large white silos previously used to contain cooling water. Underground paths from the dorms leading into these spaces have been constructed, so that the lab-spaces can be used covertly. 3. Without protection, this dose reaches the median lethal dose within only a few seconds. 4. Without protection, this dose reaches the median lethal dose within ~30 seconds. 5. Estimates show that during some gravitational events, the extreme gravitational constant would cause most objects of ordinary mass and density to become black holes. Any object compressed in this fashion would violently explode within a few seconds of it being returned to normal gravity due to Hawking radiation. 6. Prometheus Labs Model 362 Deployable Spatial Rectifier (PL362-DSR) 7. Translation: Reich Research Council 8. It is commonly accepted among Foundation historians that the Soviets were seeking the complex and its personnel as a way of augmenting its nuclear weapons program. 9. Several Uranprojekt scientists were never found. Likely captured by the USSR as a consequence of Operation Osoaviakhim. 10. The identity of personnel operating within the UMZ-1 complex was obfuscated as a precautionary measure against Eastern Bloc intelligence. At this point in history, the Foundation had a nigh-hostile relationship with both the GDR and the USSR, partially due to the seizure of the UMZ-1 complex. 11. It was likely that this was the sun as a subgiant, a transitional stage of solar evolution just before red giants. 12. 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SCP-3686 | safe | Item #: SCP-3686 Special Containment Procedures: Original Containment Procedures: SCP-3686 is to be contained within the security staff quarters of Satellite Office 102. SCP-3686 is to be fitted with a GPS tracker, and stored within a wood and glass flag display case. Mobile Task Force and Security Personnel may be recruited on a volunteer basis for a rotational roster to possess SCP-3686 within Satellite Office 102. Volunteers desiring to be added to this list can contact Satellite Office 102 security director Sgt. Danvers. Revised Containment Procedures: SCP-3686-2 is to be contained in a standard humanoid containment chamber at Site-217. SCP-3686 is to fitted with a GPS tracking device, and stored within a wood and glass flag display case. At this time, no additional testing is required with SCP-3686. Requests to transfer SCP-3686 to a new instance of SCP-3686 are to be denied, without Level 4 approval. In the event of SCP-3686-2's death, SCP-3686 may be passed to a willing host, with Level 4 approval. Description: SCP-3686 is a burial flag from the United States of America, dated to 2015, which creates a memetic memory construct in anyone who possesses SCP-3686 within certain conditions. SCP-3686's anomalous effect will only occur if the owner of SCP-3686 willingly possesses1 SCP-3686. Testing with security personnel has shown that if SCP-3686 is given to an individual without their knowledge2, or without willing acceptance of the object3, its anomalous effect will not manifest and will continue to present to its previous owner. Attempts to relinquish SCP-3686 without a willing recipient have shown to have no effect on SCP-3686's memetic effect. It is hypothesized that if the current owner of SCP-3686 expires, SCP-3686-1's effect would not spread, beyond its usual mechanism. SCP-3686's specific memory construct is a belief that the current possessor of SCP-3686 had a brother named "Evan" hereafter referred to as SCP-3686-1. Subjects will invariably express that SCP-3686-1 was killed in action while serving in the U.S. Army forces in Afghanistan on October 22, 2015. SCP-3686-1 has been identified as Evan ████████, brother of PoI-2722 (see attached security report), who was confirmed killed in action on October 22, 2015 in █████, Afghanistan. Subjects do not present any other memetic effects, though several subjects report various levels of depression regarding SCP-3686-1. Upon the transfer of SCP-3686 to a new owner, the previous subject loses all knowledge of SCP-3686-1. At this time, no specific anti-memetic effect regarding SCP-3686-1 has been observed beyond the initial memory erasure. Subjects previously affected by SCP-3686-1 have had no difficulty retaining knowledge of SCP-3686, SCP-3686-1, or being affected by SCP-3686's memetic effect upon subsequent possession of SCP-3686. Addendum - December 17, 2019 SCP-3686-2 has shown signs of significant changes in personality, memory, and behavior, due to the effects of SCP-3686. At this time, SCP-3686-2 believes itself to be PoI-2722. The earliest detection of this effect was October 2018, with the effect intensifying as SCP-3686-2 continued to be exposed to SCP-3686. At this time, it is believed that the removal of SCP-3686 (either through the acceptance by a willing host, or through anti-memetic or amnestic treatments) would result in significant emotional and potentially physiological damage to SCP-3686-2. Foundation Psychiatric and Neurological assessments have advised against attempting to remove SCP-3686 at this time. Due to this condition, SCP-3686-2's containment shall remain indefinite, and SCP-3686 is not to be given to any other personnel hereafter. PoI-2722 was re-acquired by the Foundation on ██/██/████, and questioned regarding the intensification of SCP-3686's effect. PoI-2722 refuted any intention for SCP-3686 to cause harm to SCP-3686-2, or personnel in general. Interrogation was conducted using Class-A, B, and C veritants, which confirmed these statements. PoI-2722 was placed to a psychiatric facility under Foundation control for observation, following interrogation. PoI-2722's specific whereabouts and activities can be found in Document-P-2722-OF. Addendum: Internal Security Report - October 22, 2017 Close Addendum Prepared by the Department of Internal Security Reporter: Sgt. Danvers, Chief of Security, Satellite Office 102 Date of Report October 22, 2017 Incident PoI approached Foundation assets Summary: On October 22, 2017, PoI-2722 ██████ ████████ approached a Foundation satellite office, and walked in requesting to speak with Foundation Personnel. PoI-2722 was identified as a former member of the group known as Are We Cool Yet? and was detained. PoI-2722 was interviewed below: Interviewers: Dr. Stephens, Sgt. Danvers standing by as security BEGIN LOG PoI-2722: You guys are Foundation right? Dr. Stephens: How do you know about the Foundation? PoI-2722: Does it goddamned matter? Are you, or not? Dr. Stephens radios to a Level-4 Staff member. Dr. Stephens: Yes. We are Foundation personnel. PoI-2722: Okay. Okay, good. I want you to have this. PoI-2722 withdraws SCP-3686 slowly from their backpack. Security staff level their weapons. PoI-2722: Whoa. It's not gonna make you crazy, or do anything insane. It's just a flag. It… it's got an anomaly or whatever you call it, but I want you guys to contain it. Dr. Stephens: I don't understand. Why bring this to us? PoI-2722 became visibly distressed, and struggled to maintain their composure. PoI-2722: Please. I don't—. PoI-2722 pauses for several moments. I just can't deal with it anymore, but he should be remembered…I just can't. It's not harmful. Or even really anart… I just… someone should remember him. He was a good brother, and he just—. He wanted to serve his country so badly. I wanted to tell him no, but he… PoI-2722 began to cry, and could not continue the conversation at this point. The director of security for Satellite Office 102 steps forward into the camera frame. Sgt. Danvers: Which branch, son? PoI-2722 regains their composure enough to continue. PoI-2722: Army. Sgt. Danvers walks forward to the table, and picks up SCP-3686. Upon picking up SCP-3686, he stiffens for several seconds. His eyes come to rest on SCP-3686 in his hands, and can be observed to begin crying. PoI-2722 visibly relaxes, calming down significantly. Dr. Stephens: Are you okay Sergeant? Sgt. Danvers: Yeah, I just…I forgot today was when Evan was KIA. Let's wrap this up Doc, I've got a bottle of something put away. PoI-2722: So what now? I get shoved in to some dark hole, where I'm never heard from again? Dr. Stephens looks from Sgt. Danvers to PoI-2722 several times. Dr. Stephens: Ahh. I see. Danvers, before you head off duty, please take this young man to outbound processing. END LOG PoI-2722 was administered class A Amnestics, and released. A Foundation tracking team was assigned to monitor PoI-2722 in the future. To date, no further anomalous activity has been observed by PoI-2722. Final Summary The security staff, and myself will take on SCP-3686 on a rotational basis. Dr. Stephens doesn't agree with my assessment completely but understands why we'd rather just keep the thing contained in the security quarters. Protocol of course dictates that no contact be made with the object at all, but the kid's brother deserves better than that. Addendum: Internal Security Report - November 19, 2017 Close Addendum Prepared by the Department of Internal Security Reporter: Lt. Michael McIntyre Date of Report Nov 19, 2017 Incident Compromise of Foundation Assets Summary Following the report by Sgt. Danvers on Oct. 22, 2017, it was determined that an anomaly had compromised Satellite Office 102. Foundation agents were dispatched to apprehend Sgt. Danvers at Satellite Office 102. At this time, there are no other significant Foundation assets at Satellite Office 102, and it is recommended that Satellite Office 102 be shut down. Dr. DiChiara and Lt. McIntyre were dispatched from Site-217 in order to determine the cause of the breach, and how to prevent further breaches. Attached is the interview with Sgt. Danvers. At the time, one of his subordinates (Pvt. Kadesh) was the subject of SCP-3686 (hereafter properly designated as SCP-3686-2). Interviewers: Dr. DiChiara, Lt. McIntyre BEGIN LOG Dr. DiChiara: Sergeant, tell us why exactly you decided to leave a skip uncontained? Sgt. Danvers: It wasn't uncontained. Did you read the initial report? Procedures were in place, and are being followed to the letter. I believe Kadesh is currently in rotation. Dr. DiChiara: We did. We don't agree with your containment procedures, and especially the flippant attitude exposing Foundation personnel to an anomaly without cause. Sgt. Danvers: Of course there's cause. SCP-3686-1 doesn't deserve to be forgotten. Kadesh volunteered like the rest of us. Dr. DiChiara: Regardless of the voluntary nature of this exposure, why is that a priority? Containment is your first priority Sergeant. Sgt. Danvers appears agitated at this question. Sgt. Danvers: Is that a joke? Do you think this kid just deserves to be forgotten? Dr. DiChiara: I'm not sure I understand. Sgt. Danvers: We have a chance here to contain a skip, and not let a fallen soldier be forgotten. That's worth a little insecurity. Dr. DiChiara: Now I'm sure that I do not understand. Lt. McIntyre: I think I see why you did this. You felt that the loss of security was worth this soldier not being "forgotten" as you put it? Sgt. Danvers: Exactly. We've lost enough men and women in that sandpit, none of them deserve to be just…forgotten, the only remnant of them locked in a damn hole. Dr. DiChiara: No one is forgetting the existence of SCP-3686-1. The records are clear that he was Killed in Action, the U.S. Army records are clear. Sgt. Danvers makes several gestures with his hands, attempting to explain. Sgt. Danvers: It's not the same, you don't understand. Lt. McIntyre: I think I see what's going on here. This is…something that is common for United States soldiers who are killed in action? Sgt. Danvers: You can put it that way, I guess. I don't…it's not that easy to explain. Lt. McIntyre: Doctor, a moment? Lt. McIntyre and Dr. DiChiara exit the room, and consult for several minutes. They return, and re-seat themselves at the table. Lt. McIntyre: Sergeant, I think I understand why you did this. There was little risk of containment breach, and you felt this was important? Important enough to ignore protocol? Sgt. Danvers: Precisely. Lt. McIntyre: I think we may have an alternate solution for you. Final Summary Sgt. Danvers was offered the chance to become the permanent SCP-3686-2, and be put in to containment. Sgt. Danvers agreed, with the condition that upon his retirement from The Foundation, or his inability to serve as SCP-3686-2, SCP-3686 is to be transferred to a new host. This was considered acceptable to Level 4 staff, and Sgt. Danvers was officially designated SCP-3686-2. On a more personal note, this entire situation could have been avoided. It is my recommendation at this time to adopt a policy of multi-cultural directorship of incoming anomalies in order to avoid cultural bias towards containment and acceptable safety measures. Footnotes 1. Defined as consciously considering themselves the owner of SCP-3686. Distance from SCP-3686 has shown no change in this effect. 2. Testing with security personnel involved placing SCP-3686 inside of footlockers, and personal effects. SCP-3686's memetic effect was not observed to occur in these cases. 3. Testing with security staff involving the refusal to accept SCP-3686 did not show its memetic effect in the unwilling recipient of SCP-3686. |
SCP-3687 | euclid | Item #: SCP-3687 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3687-A and SCP-3687-B are to be installed in an SCP-3687-1 instance, having dimensions 10cm x 10cm, and held within a heat resistant containment locker capable of withstanding a temperature range of -100ºC–500ºC. SCP-3687-A and B are to each have a digital thermometer placed near them within the container and wired to an alarm set to trigger if either thermometer reads a temperature outside a range of -50ºC–200ºC. When not in testing, SCP-3687-A and B are to be set to the lowest rate of energy transfer. SCP-3687-B is to be stored in a heat-resistant, ceramic container with 20cm sides capable of withstanding a temperature range of -50ºC–1000ºC. This container is to be connected to two refrigeration units set to maintain an interior temperature of approximately 10ºC. Following the events of Experiment-3687-5, SCP-3687-A is no longer containable, and as of 6/1/17, efforts to locate and recover the remains of SCP-3687-A have been discontinued. Access to SCP-3687-A and B SCP-3687-B for purposes of testing is permitted only to personnel with level-3 clearance or higher. When interacting with or handling SCP-3687-A or B SCP-3687-B, all personnel involved are required to wear a Level C B heat-resistant hazmat suit and thermally insulated gloves, unless otherwise specified. Description2: SCP-3687 is a pair of glass handle doorknobs designated SCP-3687-A and SCP-3687-B. Both door knobs are identical in design, each having a flat top and smooth, curved, octagonal sides that narrow down before meeting the back plate. The back plate of each doorknob is composed of circular section of brass with a protrusion in the center that connects to the glass portion, two holes on opposing sides for inserting screws, and a bolting mechanism on the back for attaching a spindle. SCP-3687-A and SCP-3687-B exhibit anomalous thermodynamic properties, wherein heat energy is absorbed by SCP-3687-A and remotely transferred to SCP-3687-B through currently unknown means. This phenomenon occurs regardless of any distance separating the objects or of any physical or █████ barrier setup between them. Testing has shown that the rate at which energy transfer occurs between SCP-3687-A and B varies from approximately 20W–████W. SCP-3687-A and SCP-3687-B possesses an abnormal resilience to both high and low temperature extremes as well as rapid changes in temperature. In one instance, SCP-3687-A reached -200ºC and SCP-3687-B reached 240ºC in █s with no alteration to their shape and without compromising their structural integrity. This thermal resilience does not extend to SCP-3687-1, nor do instances of SCP-3687-1 acquire any other anomalous properties. Though resilient to the effects of temperature changes, SCP-3687-A and SCP-3687-B are not impervious to physical damage; the glass portions of each knob have been tested and proven to have the same hardness as ordinary glass3, while the metal back plates have the same hardness as alloys of brass4 commonly used in door fixtures. Care must be taken to avoid unnecessary damage to SCP-3687-A and B as this is known to cause rapid fluctuations in their energy transference rate. If SCP-3687-A and SCP-3687-B are installed together in a suitable "door", as one would ordinary doorknobs of the same make, said "door" will become an instance of SCP-3687-1 until SCP-3687-A and B are removed. SCP-3687-1 does not need to be – or even resemble – an actual door, though SCP-3687-A and B do need to be able to function as doorknobs5 for the "door" to be considered an instance of SCP-3687-1. SCP-3687-1 may be comprised of any solid material and have any dimensions provided it is able to house SCP-3687-A and B and the appropriate fixtures. When properly installed in an SCP-3687-1 instance, the rate that energy is transferred between the objects will stabilize and may be precisely controlled through the rotation of either doorknob. The rate of energy transfer will increase while SCP-3687-A is turned in the clockwise direction and decrease while turned in the counter-clockwise direction. The same effects will also occur if SCP-3687-B is turned, though the direction the knob must be rotated to achieve the same result is inverted6. How quickly the energy transference rate increases or decreases is dependent on the angle that SCP-3687-A or B is rotated from its default position. This occurs at roughly 9W/s per 10º. Addendum-3687-1: Recovery Log: SCP-3687-A and SCP-3687-B were recovered from the home of Kyle Hannigan on 1/16/17 after the outbreak and suppression of a house fire. Reports by on-scene firefighters describing a potentially anomalous object caught the attention of Foundation members monitoring the area, so field agents were sent in to investigate, posing as local police officers. In addition to being told of a "mysteriously cold room" and a "glowing doorknob that was burning everything", agents were also informed that Mr. Hannigan was apparently missing as no body had been found in the house and all attempts to contact him had failed. SCP-3687-A was discovered attached to the inner side of the door to the house's only bedroom. SCP-3687-B was resting on the ground outside the room, having burned the surrounding wooden flooring and partially melting the concrete foundation. The immediate area was closed off until back up arrived with equipment suitable for dealing with extreme temperatures. Initial recovery of SCP-3687-A and SCP-3687-B proved unsuccessful until repeated attempts to move the objects incidentally resulted in their energy transference rate being lowered, allowing them to be recovered and moved to a nearby containment site. Witnesses to SCP-3687 were treated with class-B amnestics and a false story was given that a malfunctioning dryer unit was the source of the fire. Mr. Hannigan has yet to be located, and is currently considered missing by both the Foundation and local law enforcement. A note inside of a fireproof lock-box was discovered in Mr. Hannigan's bedroom, reading: "Finally, I've done it. Here, you can have this one." Addendum-3687-2: On 4/22/17, SCP-3687-A breached containment and became lost to the Foundation. The experiment that resulted in these circumstances has been recorded below in its entirety. + Please Input Credentials for Level 3 Clearance - Access Granted Experiment-3687-5: Procedure: SCP-3687-A will be suspended within a vacuum chamber cleared of 99.99% of excess matter. SCP-3687-B will be suspended nearby above a 10L vat of liquid nitrogen. This will take place in a sealed, thermally insulated test chamber equipped with two infrared cameras directed at SCP-3687-A and B to monitor changes in temperature. SCP-3687 will be set to transfer energy at approximately 20W. Objective: To observe how SCP-3687-A functions when isolated from sources of thermal energy. Results: Once setup is completed, researchers observe a rapid decrease in SCP-3687-A's temperature, at a near constant rate of about 35ºC/s. Upon reaching -272.15ºC, SCP-3687-B experiences a sharp and erratic increase in temperature. At the same time, SCP-3687-A abruptly accelerates upwards, briefly making contact with the top of the vacuum chamber before breaking through and traversing upwards. SCP-3687-A shatters on impact with the test chamber ceiling, the broken pieces spreading out and pressing into it causing large cracks to appear. Seconds later, the floor space above the test chamber collapses from the upward pressure; SCP-3687-A's pieces are obscured from view by the debris, but are heard crashing through two more floors before exiting the facility through the roof. Analysis: Several hypotheses have been suggested to explain the unusual results of the test; the foremost of which was proposed by Dr. Richards. "Without SCP-3687-A to test our hypotheses, we can't know for sure why it reacted the way it did, but I think I have an idea that explains its behavior. As SCP-3687-A reached absolute zero, it wouldn't have had any thermal energy to absorb. In the absence of positive energy, the only way for it to maintain equilibrium with SCP-3687-B was to create negative energy. Having been "heated" solely by this "negative thermal energy", the atoms – and by extension the entire object – began to respond inversely to positive energy as well as applications of force. This would explain its unimpeded ascent; the force of gravity accelerated it upwards and any resisting forces – like friction – only increased its movement, causing it to tear its way through every obstacle in its path. As for why it didn't simply absorb more positive thermal energy, SCP-3687-B's sudden increase in energy output was likely enough to keep SCP-3687-A below 0K. If that is the case, SCP-3687-A may very well have left Earth and is now hurtling through space. Which, while alarming, amuses me more than anything." -Dr. Richards Since SCP-3687-A's breach of containment, efforts have been made to locate and re-contain any or all of its fragments. So far, these efforts have yielded no success. In the absence of SCP-3687-A, the energy output of SCP-3687-B has become unstable and can no longer be controlled. This has increased the difficulty of containing SCP-3687-B and warranted the development of new containment procedures. Addendum-3687-3: + Please Input Credentials for Level 3 Clearance - Access Granted As of 6/1/17, no fragments of SCP-3687-A have been located within its former containment facility or the surrounding area. SCP-3687-A is presumed to have left Earth orbit and has been reclassified as Neutralized. "It occurs to me now that during Experiment-3687-5, SCP-3687-A may just as well have accelerated downwards from the force of its suspensions and sunk into the ground. I shudder to think what the consequences would have been if that had happened." -Dr. Richards Footnotes 1. As of 4/22/2017, this classification only applies to SCP-3687-B; SCP-3687-A is considered Neutralized 2. This portion of the document remains unedited from its original form. See Addendum-3687-2 and 3 for details regarding SCP-3687's current condition 3. 6.5 on the Mohs scale 4. 4.0 on the Mohs scale 5. i.e. rotating either knob must pull back the accompanying latch into the frame 6. i.e. turning SCP-3687-B in the clockwise direction will decrease the rate of energy transfer ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3687" by CyberneticTwilly, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3687. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3688 | thaumiel | You Can Dance If You Want To An Agent performing SCP-3688. Face blurred at their request. Item #: SCP-3688 Special Containment Procedures: Any discovered historical data pertaining to SCP-3688 is to be retrieved by Foundation personnel, and any civilians aware of its existence are to be amnesticised. Any active members of a Mobile Task Force and any Foundation personnel ranked Level 3 or higher should be given the opportunity to learn SCP-3688, though doing so is optional. Description: SCP-3688 is a series of kinetoglyphs1 that, when performed in sequence and with a sufficient degree of accuracy, causes the performer to become functionally invincible for the duration. This invincibility is achieved via the violation of a number of fundamental principles of physics. Many of the movements required involve the whole body, and have been described as "rhythmic" and "energetic". The movements required by SCP-3688 for successful activation of its properties are complex (approximately 85% of Foundation personnel attempting to learn SCP-3688 have been unable to execute it successfully), but are structured in such a way that once started they can be repeated indefinitely. Successful activation of SCP-3688 begins once the first nine to ten seconds of the sequence has been accurately completed, and can then be continued for as long as the performer is able. No method of stopping a performer of SCP-3688 against their will has been found, though bodily functions and requirements for sustenance are not affected by the process. The following are excerpts from the full SCP-3688 testing log, performed on individuals confirmed to be actively and successfully performing SCP-3688. Test: Application of blunt force using a wooden baseball bat. Result: No effect. In cases where the bat intercepted a moving part of the performer's body, the bat was deflected without apparent effort. Bat eventually broke following successive impacts. Test: Attempted restraint of performer via wall-mounted steel chains. Result: As soon as the chains were affixed to the performer, they were forcibly torn from their wall mounts by the motions required by SCP-3688. Continued motion caused the chains to entangle the performer, at which point they snapped. Test: Collision of a remotely-piloted utility vehicle travelling at 70km/h with performer. Result: The vehicle was split in two at the collision point as its momentum carried it into and beyond the performer, who was unaffected by the impact. Remaining wreckage was displaced as it intersected the movements of the performer. Project Marqod In concert with the Department of Thaumatology, the Artistic Anomalies Department and the Department of Kinetography, we have, functionally speaking, been able to reverse-engineer SCP-3688. We still don't know why it works, but we do know how to develop additional kinetoglyphic sets that we believe, when properly deployed in the field, will be of great use to the Foundation. SCP-3688 Senior Researcher Dr. Nian Shan Project Marqod is an ongoing multi-departmental effort to develop new kinetoglyphic sets and to train Foundation agents in their use. To that end, Mobile Task Force Sigma-2 ("No Friends Of Mine") has been formed from agents possessing the necessary levels of coordination and agility to perform the manoeuvres in the kinds of scenarios that field teams frequently find themselves. Due to the high success rate of Sigma-2, authorisation has been given to increase the scope of the project. Additional resources have been granted for the further development of new kinetoglyphs and additional recruitment is ongoing, though finding willing participants with the necessary physical performance experience has proven difficult. Following is a list of kinetoglyphic sets in which MTF Sigma-2 agents are currently trained. Designation Effect Notes SCP-3688 Personal invincibility for the duration of the performance. The originally discovered set from which the others are derived. Colloquially referred to by Sigma-2 agents as the "Safety Dance". PMK-01 Generates a spherical field of a radius equal to the combined height of the performers, through which no energy or matter can pass. Requires two performers simultaneously enacting the necessary movements to function. PMK-02 Creates a mobile temporal distortion field centralised on the performer, causing them to experience time more slowly. Magnitude of the effect is related to how long (in base time) the kinetoglyph is performed for, and lasts for approximately 60 seconds once the performance is complete. Outside observers see the performer moving at increasingly high speeds. PMK-03 Enhances the senses of the performer for approximately one minute following the conclusion of the set. Possesses a vocal component which must be performed in sequence with the movements for the kinetoglyph to function. The vocal component is painful to those already under the effect of PMK-03. PMK-04 Manifests physical duplicates of the performer. No known upper limit on the number of manifested duplicates, but each duplicate is integrated into the movements required to continue the kinetoglyph, exponentially increasing its complexity. Duplicates are controlled directly by the original performer, and exist for approximately one hour. Currently observed maximum number of duplicates manifested is seven. PMK-05 Annihilates all solid matter within the target area. The most complex of the developed sets, requiring five performers moving in perfect synchronicity. The target is defined as the pentagonal area formed by the positions of the performers, covering a height of approximately 20m. Only successfully used twice, once during testing and once during incident 3688-1 (the "West Side Incident"). Footnotes 1. Kinetoglyphs, or kinetohazards, are physical and mental anomalous effects that occur when an entity performs specific motions and gestures. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3688" by Mortos, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3688. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. 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SCP-3689 | keter | Item #: SCP-3689 Special Containment Procedures: A copy of SCP-3689's recipe is stored in a restricted document locker. Foundation bot I/O-DINE is to monitor food blogs and cooking sites for keywords matching SCP-3689 ingredients. Foundation elements embedded in national governments are to ensure the passing and strict enforcement of anti-whaling laws. Violators are to be investigated for knowledge of SCP-3689. Description: SCP-3689 is a hypothetical sandwich defined by an infohazardous recipe, universally dubbed the "Kraken's Belly" by those who conceive it. SCP-3689's recipe consists of an abnormal list of ingredients and a detailed, specific method of preparation; if a person learns the entire process and is able to visualize making SCP-3689, they will become subject to SCP-3689's effect. Due to human curiosity and imagination, as well as common seafood culinary methods, SCP-3689's recipe has been recreated in a person's mind by knowing as few as 15 of the ingredients and 5 steps of the preparation. SCP-3689 ingredients deemed unlikely by RAISA and the Culinary Department to lead to full conceptualization include: Lemon Fresh whale Barbeque sauce White chocolate chips Imitation crab Bacteria (any) Gold Wood shavings from a "boat that sailed through a storm" Subjects aware of SCP-3689 experience the sensation of severe hunger and thirst, stomach pains, and lose the ability to taste or smell. These people are convinced that the only way to alleviate these symptoms is to prepare SCP-3689 and eat it. Amnesticization of affected subjects is ineffective, requiring dangerously high doses to remove memory of all ingredients. Otherwise, subjects frequently re-imagine SCP-3689 by idly extrapolating. Due to the rarity of several ingredients, most attempts to create SCP-3689 end in the subject either attempting to finish the sandwich using substitutes, or giving up entirely. If an imperfect sandwich is created and eaten, SCP-3689 symptoms usually subside over 2-4 days. SCP-3689 was discovered following the suicide of a disgraced chef during investigation and cataloging of his anomalous possessions. SCP-3689's recipe was fragmented and written into various cookbooks and journals. Addendum: SCP-3689 Testing Notes: D-class allowed to create and consume SCP-3689 in preliminary testing report no extraordinary quality to the sandwich and demanifest, while the room they are in floods. Subjects remanifest between 30 minutes and 6 hours later, accompanied by the room flooding again, and have little to no memory of the experience beyond vague recollections of a "ship and captain". In a later test, D-11424 prepared and consumed the sandwich, with slight difficulty due to the unwieldiness of the squid tentacles, and reported the sandwich to "taste okay, but still missing something". The kitchen immediately flooded with seawater, and D-11424 vanished. Limited footage later recovered from D-11424's body camera showed him swimming in an ocean before being lifted onto a passing wooden sailing ship and greeted by an indistinct figure dressed as a 16th century pirate, shortly before the camera was damaged in a swordfight. The kitchen flooded again approximately 7 hours later, and D-11424 remanifested in a small rowboat filled with gold coins, various fish, an ornate cutlass and a decorated three-cornered hat. He reported vague memories of "challenging the Kraken alongside the Captain", as well as consuming part of said Kraken by adding it to a new SCP-3689 sandwich, which appeared to have significantly enhanced the flavor. D-11424 additionally requested, and was granted, permission to keep the hat. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3689" by Weryllium, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3689. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3690 | euclid | An endoscopy picture showing ulceration in SCP-3690. Item #: SCP-3690 Special Containment Procedures: 1 D-class host is to be maintained for SCP-3690's continued survival. Meals should consist primarily of liquid substitutions rather than solid food, due to the pain of attempting to digest solid food. While flares are not occuring, the host should be treated with 5-10mg of colchicine and 145-290mcg of linaclotide, depending on their weight. During flares, analgesia and NSAIDs should be added to the medication regime. When host requires administration of life support systems, suicide watch is to be implemented. 24-hour surveillance of the host is to be implemented following the events of 09/██02. A population of Ixodes scapularis is to be kept on-site to implement efficient infection of a new host after the current one expires. Areas which the black-legged tick inhabits are to be monitored for unknown autoimmune conditions. Any parasites that are found in the wild are to be surgically removed and incinerated, and a cover story explaining the death of the host is to be disseminated to the next of kin. Due to the medical complications inherent in SCP-3690 infection, and the specific criteria for infection, infections are easily spotted and contained before they become pandemic. Description: SCP-3690 is a parasitic organism that replaces the human large intestine. Outside of the human body, an instance of SCP-3690 most closely resembles a human large intestine, suffering from varying severity of inflammation. 13 pairs of prolegs on the underside of the body permit limited movement of the parasite, and allow it to attach itself to the inside of the coelum. Fleshy inclusions in the faux-intestinal lining occur at random intervals along the parasite's body, which serve to store excess host blood which the parasite absorbs. When these are full, SCP-3690 can survive for up to 6 months without a host before expiring from starvation. Surgical removal of the parasite is possible, but always fatal to the host. The human autoimmune system reacts unfavorably to the presence of SCP-3690, causing periodic flares, usually once every month. Additionally, T-cells attack the parasite itself, resulting in ulceration within the parasite. This autoimmune response damages SCP-3690's ability to replace the functions of the large intestine, and can even kill the parasite if not properly treated. The primary symptoms of the active parasite are moderate to severe abdominal pain, ulcers in the small intestine, diarrhea mixed with blood and mucus, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting1, weight loss, anemia2, and a mild fever measured at 38 to 39 °C. Occasionally, SCP-3690 will slightly change position within the body; this is not painful, but often causes distress in the host. These symptoms are continually present even outside of flares. With proper maintenance, hosts can survive for as long as healthy, non-anomalous humans, although the quality of life is greatly reduced. Colchicine treatment slightly improves these symptoms, along with suppressing attacks. The exact way in which colchicine suppresses flares is unclear, but the improvement of symptoms along with flare suppression markedly improves quality of life. Even with colchicine treatment, however, the quality of life will continue to worsen over time until they require constant medical attention. Even with proper maintenance, the host may spend several decades confined to the bed before they finally expire. Flares develop over 2–4 hours and can last anywhere from 6 hours to 2 weeks. During a flare, the entire abdomen is affected with all signs of peritonitis, acute inflammation of the small intestine, and acute abdominal pain. Additionally, bowel movements are accompanied by painful abdominal cramping. Prolonged parasitic exposure causes flares to also induce pleuritis; pre-existing conditions can reduce the exposure time necessary for pleuritis to occur. The fleshy inclusions on SCP-3690 break the outer layer of its skin during flares, releasing the stored blood into the coelum. The purpose of this is unclear. These flares are by their nature self-limiting, but require analgesia and NSAIDs3 to treat the resulting symptoms. Left untreated, the chronic flares will cause the patient to weaken and expire over a long period of time as their joints and digestive system incur more damage than the body is capable of healing. The parasite is transmitted through the observation of tick bites, specifically the bites of Ixodes scapularis, but only after an instance has fed on a host already infected with the parasite. Due to the relative inconspicuousness of tick bites when not affected by Lyme disease, SCP-3690 is often transmitted by a bite which displays the characteristics of Lyme disease. During the next REM sleep cycle, an instance of SCP-3690 will manifest in the coelum of the new host. It consumes the entirety of the large intestine, and attaches itself by its mouthparts to the ileocecal valve, where it feeds off of the host's blood while acting as a non-anomalous large intestine. It will continue to do so until the host expires. Once SCP-3690 can no longer feed, it will detach itself, exit the host through the digestive system, and attempt to locate a new host. However, due to the fact that SCP-3690 has no way to enter the coelum of a new host, it can only attach itself to the outside of the human body. After 36 hours outside of a host, or after the blood reserves have been depleted, SCP-3690 will vanish completely. It is unknown as to where SCP-3690 departs to, or where it manifests from upon infection. The first instance of SCP-3690 was discovered in ██████,████████, after routine record-checking of the state hospitals uncovered a patient suffering from an unknown autoimmune condition. Medical scanning revealed the presence of SCP-3690, and the host was quarantined pending SCP designation. When the host's child began displaying similar symptoms, the entire family was brought into containment. Surgical intervention on the younger host proved unsuccessful, but provided new information about the parasite. The removed parasite survived for 6 months before finally vanishing. An analysis of the symptoms displayed by the host of SCP-3690 compared with lists of patients with unidentified autoimmune disorders revealed several other infectees, with a statistical imbalance towards doctors and families in areas where Lyme disease is common. Interviews revealed that the infectees had not necessarily been infected with Lyme themselves, but had observed the bite of someone who had. Prolonged D-class testing was approved on 01/██/██97. + Host Interview 11/██/██01 - D-15756 Interview 11/██/██01 Interviewed: D-15756 Interviewer: Dr. Bradley <Begin Log> Dr. Bradley: On a scale of one to ten, how would you rate your pain level, D-15756? D-15756: Eleven. Dr. Bradley: Please take this seriously, D-15756. D-15756: I'm the one being murdered by my intestines. I hurt. I'm fucking tired of hurting. If this interview is going to convince you bastards to help us stop hurting, I'll take it as seriously as a death sentence. It's an eleven. Go on, write that down. Dr. Bradley: If you continue to be hostile, we will move on to the next D-class. D-15756: You want to know what this is like? You want to fucking know what this is like? It's hell. I throw up blood. I shit out blood. I think I bleed more than is in my actual fucking body! I- [D-15756 begins retching] Dr. Bradley: Please calm down, D-15756. [D-15756 manages to get himself under control, and takes a deep breath] D-15756: Fuck you. And fuck you for telling me to calm down. You don't get to fucking look down your nose and condescend at me because I dared to tell you that I'm in fucking pain all the time. You're not the one in pain all the time. [D-15756 suppresses a sob] Dr. Bradley: D-15656, please- D-15756: You don't wallow in your own blood and shit and vomit until someone comes around to clean you up. You don't smell like the backside of a morgue. You don't look in the fucking mirror and barely recognize yourself because you're dying too slowly to actually die. You don't cry every time you have to get up to take a piss because your legs feel like they're from some porcelain fucking doll. You don't bawl your eyes out because you're shitting out blood, you've been shitting out clumps of blood and mucus and nothing else for years now, and you're going to keep shitting out blood and mucus in the most painful way possible until it fucking kills you. [D-15756 begins shouting] D-15756: You don't get pitied one moment and then treated like shit the next because how dare I be unable to do things when my fucking intestines are trying to fucking kill me! How dare I ever tell one of you fuckers that I hurt! How dare I-! Dr. Bradley: I believe we're done here. Security! Please take this one away, and bring in the next host. <End Log> + Research Program Log - Research Program Log 01/██/██97: ██ D-class subjects infected by having them observe an infected tick bite. 06/██/██97: D-15756 attempts suicide. Containment procedures updated to include suicide prevention procedures. 07/██/██97: NSAIDS tested for their usage in reduction of pain and inflammation. This is the first successful medication regimen to alleviate some of the symptoms of SCP-3690 infection. 09/██/██97: Therapy sessions deemed ineffective in reducing suicide attempts or host distress. Therapy discontinued. 03/██/██98: D-14925 suffers from septic shock caused by prolonged inflammation of the small intestine trapping intestinal contents in close proximity to intestinal ulcers. SCP-3690 released a chemical similar in structure to vancomycin as soon as sepsis occurred. Septic shock was not prevented; however, the host did not expire. Hosts are now to be medicated with linaclotide to prevent sepsis during flares. 05/██/██98: D-16742, a vegan, expires due to malnutrition. It is discovered that SCP-3690 is less effective than a non-anomalous large intestine at properly absorbing the nutrients of vegetable proteins. Host diets altered to maximize parasite health. 04/██/██99: Multivitamin regimen started, due to poor nutrient absorption while recovering from flares. Liquid dietary replacements tested. 05/██/██99: Liquid dietary replacements discovered to be easier on SCP-3690 and hosts, but not currently able to replace a full diet. However, as the liquid replacements were less likely to induce vomiting or other gastrointestinal distress, they were cleared for use in combination with an increased multivitamin regimen. 11/██/██99: D-15756 attempts suicide by medication overdose. The SCP-3690 instance induces vomiting immediately. Careful testing reveals that ingested poisons are vomited back up again, or neutralized if vomiting cannot be induced. Testing on poisoning ended due to increased host distress. Suicide prevention protocols adjusted. 05/██/██00: All hosts permanently bedridden. Suicide prevention protocols adjusted. 07/██/██01: Suicide attempts prevented by current protocols breaks the triple-digits. D-15756 alone has made ██ attempts. 09/██/██02: D-15756 used eating utensils to commit murder-suicide of himself and the rest of the bedridden subjects in the 3690 containment area. Security increased and stricter suicide prevention protocols implemented. New hosts infected with SCP-3690. 11/██/██05: Colchicine treatment was discovered to increase quality of life in D-class subjects. Colchicine approved for use in the research program. 01/██/██15: It was determined that the excess of hosts was unnecessary to containment and research. D-class program downsized to 1 host, and excess parasites incinerated. 04/██/██17: D-18213, the host of the contained instance of SCP-3690 at that time, was found to have expired during the night. A post-mortem autopsy discovered that SCP-3690 was no longer in the host's digestive system, and that the cause of death was shock and internal bleeding caused by the sudden lack of a large intestine. A search of Site-██ was conducted, and after 18 hours, SCP-3690 was found in the crawlspace accessing the plumbing system, having gotten trapped in a roach motel during its escape. SCP-3690 was recovered and incinerated, and a new host infected. It is unclear at this time as to what motivated SCP-3690 to attempt to relocate itself. Footnotes 1. To the point where long periods of time may go between the host consuming any substantial solid food. 2. Anemia induced by the parasite does not require blood transfusions unless other disorders are present. 3. Such as diclofenac. |
SCP-3691 | esoteric-class | close Info X SCP-3691 The Thinking Man's SCP Written by Fishish and Jack Waltz Check out Fishish's author page! Check out Jack's author page! Item #: SCP-3691 SCP-3691 prior to Incident-3691-A. Special Containment Procedures: All known footage of Incident-3691-A has been recovered by the Foundation. Witnesses to the event have been amnesticized per standard Foundation protocol. A non-anomalous replica of SCP-3691 has been placed at the site of discovery. Description: SCP-3691 is a bronze casting of Auguste Rodin's Le Penseur,1 which was situated in Albany, New York until June 13th, 2022. The statue's creator is unknown, no records exist of the statue being commissioned or built since the city was founded, and no plaques of any kind are present on its base. SCP-3691 had been, since the time of its discovery, unable to be moved or damaged in any capacity. Although the statue was found to be physically immovable, an early hypothesis as to the nature of the anomaly was that the effect was memetic; attempts to move the statue induced frustration in all individuals assigned to the task. This hypothesis was abandoned when no evidence of any secondary memetic properties was found. SCP-3691 displayed a significant deviation from its established anomalous effects during Incident-3691-A. Incident-3691-A: On 13/06/2022, SCP-3691 became animate, slowly standing up to face a nearby camera installed by Foundation personnel.2 The following interaction was recorded on camera: [BEGIN LOG] [13.09] SCP-3691 becomes animate. The statue stands up and looks at the camera. [13.10] SCP-3691 sighs. [13.12] SCP-3691: Sorry, had to think about some stuff. [13.15] SCP-3691 walks away from the frame. [END LOG] Following Incident-3691-A, SCP-3691 was reclassified as Uncontained. Efforts to locate the entity are underway. Page Date Created Rating Eberstrom's Proposal-ARC 27 Jul 2008 10:05 -83 SCP-048-ARC 21 Jan 2009 19:01 -51 SCP-234-ARC 26 Jul 2008 21:10 -32 SCP-257-ARC 20 Aug 2008 03:20 -30 SCP-013-ARC 25 Jul 2008 14:35 -24 SCP-356-ARC 01 May 2009 19:20 -16 SCP-922-ARC 20 Jul 2011 02:09 -15 SCP-232-ARC 26 Jul 2008 21:07 -13 SCP-186-ARC 08 Aug 2008 22:54 -11 SCP-406-ARC 25 Jul 2008 16:46 -10 SCP-987-ARC 26 Jul 2008 15:29 -10 SCP-744-ARC 09 Oct 2008 16:07 -7 SCP-307-DE 19 Mar 2024 15:41 -6 SCP-CN-801 07 Sep 2023 22:44 -5 SCP-7734 23 Jul 2023 23:11 -4 SCP-8329 25 Sep 2024 18:14 -4 SCP-044-DE 26 May 2023 06:50 -3 SCP-7341 24 Aug 2023 02:20 -1 SCP-CN-980 07 Sep 2023 22:48 -1 SCP-5649 31 Mar 2021 15:15 0 page 1 of 28123...2728next » RSS feed Footnotes 1. The Thinker. 2. The event was caught hours later, as SCP-3691's monitoring had been deemed a low-priority task due to its lack of activity. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3691" by Fishish and Jack Waltz, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3691. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: statue.png Author: Jean-David & Anne-Laure License: CC BY-SA 2.0 Source Link: Flickr |
SCP-3692 | neutralized | Welcome to the SCP Foundation Secure Intranet (SFSI) Loading… Loading… Please enter your credentials below: $ [email protected] | InTheVillaOf_Ørmen Warning: Impersonating a site-wide administrator is punishable by prejudiced termination. To ensure that your identity matches the account above, please follow the instructions on your personal authenticator in the next 60 seconds. Hello Doctor. An attempt to login to your account has been made. If this is you, firmly press thumb down onto the opposite face of this device. You may feel a slight pinch. … … … DNA confirmed. Authentication: Confirmed. Welcome, Doctor Rhodes, to SFSI. What would you like to do? $ access SCP-3692 Very well. Which version of this SCP entry would you like to view? The options are listed below (options with a green “O” are permitted for access and edit with your level of security clearance): Security_Clearance_0 O | Security_Clearance_1 O | Security_Clearance_2 O Security_Clearance_3 O | Security_Clearance_4 O | Security_Clearance_5 X $ Security Clearance 2 I’m sorry, I did not understand your query. Please try again. Which version of this SCP entry would you like to view? $ Security_Clearance_2 Accepted. Displaying SCP-3692.Security_Clearance_2 below: June Rhodes Is Dead Fake Writing Dying Lost WARNING: THE FOLLOWING FILE IS LEVEL 2/3692 CLASSIFIED ANY ATTEMPT TO ACCESS THIS FILE WITHOUT LEVEL 2/3692 AUTHORIZATION WILL BE LOGGED AND WILL LEAD TO IMMEDIATE DISCIPLINARY ACTION. SCP-3692 Item #: SCP-3692 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3692 is to be contained inside a secured and sealed chamber at Site-██. The current instance of SCP-3692-1 is to be likewise restricted to this same chamber, along with necessary accompaniments (as detailed in Document 3692-1). There may only be one means of entrance or egress to this room, leading to an intermediary room between SCP-3692’s room and the rest of Site-██. Each week, a package of food, water, a change of simple cotton clothes, and 3 ballpoint pens are to be left in the intermediary room. The trash produced by SCP-3692-1 must be examined for pieces of SCP-3692, which are to be stored in a storage locker. This locker may only be unlocked with direct approval of Senior Researcher Rhodes. Examination and storage may only be conducted through mechanical means that do not contain a visual/electromagnetic component. All other articles of waste are to be incinerated. On either side of this central room must be other directly adjacent chambers, each populated with a single D-Class personnel. At all times, one of these D-Class personnel must be the closest living human to SCP-3692-1; neither may be made aware of the purpose of their proximal containment to SCP-3692. Each room is to be made identical to other D-class holding cells. Every 30 days, these D-Class personnel must be rotated with two more D-Class personnel. Each day, a thorough search is to be made of these cells and of the D-Class contained within, by no less than two guards. Afterwards, these guards are to search each other thoroughly. If, during any of these searches, SCP-3692 is discovered, the personnel in possession of SCP-3692 is designated SCP-3692-1 and will replace quarters with the previous SCP-3692-1, now designated SCP-3692-2. SCP-3692-2 is to be moved to a medical unit for observation and necessary care. Description: SCP-3692 is a small black notebook, visually indistinguishable from a Moleskine brand classic hardcover notebook, measuring 1.2 x 21 x 12.5 cm, with 192 pages contained within. There is visible wear on the notebook - the edges of front and back cover are mildly worn, the elastic band meant to keep the book closed missing, and the included bookmark frayed at the end. The contents of SCP-3692 are not to be known. The current person in possession of SCP-3692 (designated SCP-3692-1) will be psychologically compelled to write at least once a day in the notebook. SCP-3692-1 will express extreme distress if they are incapable of writing in SCP-3692 for whatever reason, becoming increasingly hysterical up to and through the point wherein SCP-3692-A is triggered. If SCP-3692-1 does not write in SCP-3692 for a period of 24 hours, an SCP-3692-A event is triggered. If SCP-3692-1 has been in possession of SCP-3692, and been writing daily and diligently in the notebook for an indeterminate period no longer than 192 days, a SCP-3692-A event will likewise occur. While the current owner of SCP-3692, SCP-3692-1 will experience a gradual decline in mental state, manifesting symptoms aligning with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Bipolar Type II Disorder, Gender Dysphoria, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, among others. Prior to acquisition, this coincided with a degradation in social status and overall interpersonal likeability. No correlation has been observed between SCP-3692-1’s initial mental fortitude and the duration of its position as SCP-3692-1. SCP-3692-1 will not express particular distaste for its containment, finding SCP-3692 itself as a satisfactory pastime. SCP-3692-A events pose the primary threat to containment. During a SCP-3692-A event, SCP-3692 will disappear from its current location (usually nearby SCP-3692-1, though this effect occurs regardless of SCP-3692’s location) and appear near someone else, the closest human that isn’t SCP-3692-1 (see Document 3692-4). That person (now SCP-3692-1) will begin to experience the effects associated with possession of SCP-3692, and no further degradation will occur for the previous SCP-3692-1 (now SCP-3692-2). SCP-3692-2 will expire in precisely 24 hours. When an SCP-3692-A event occurs, visually-disabled D-Class personnel are permitted entrance to SCP-3692’s chamber to clean it, then searched to see if another SCP-3692-A event has occurred. Document 3692-1: + Show Document 3692-1 - Hide Document 3692-1 The following belongings are to be set up in the room containing SCP-3692: Desk with overhead lamp Bed Shower with fan-drying component Toilet with bidet Bookcase with the following: ████ ████ by ████████ ███████ ██████████████ by ████████ ████████ The collected works of █████████ █████████ and ██████ ███████ █████████ by █████ ████ ██████ Assorted works by ██████ ████████ and ███████ ███████ During periods where SCP-3692-1’s room is unoccupied (i.e. immediately after SCP-3692-A), the status of each of these objects is to be noted and, if necessary, they are to be replaced. Document 3692-4: + Show Document 3692-4 - Hide Document 3692-4 The following is a log of known SCP-3692-1s during the duration of SCP-3692’s containment at the Foundation. Certain logs have been omitted. Identity of SCP-3692-1: █████ █████, 17-year old resident of ██████████, USA, where SCP-3692 was discovered Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-1: Reports on an abnormal series of suicides at ██████ ██████ High School were posted to local and regional news sources, which drew the Foundation’s interest. After an initially cursory, and later more thorough investigation, the notebook in possession of █████ was narrowed down to the common thread, and further anomalies were observed that made apparent to the Foundation that SCP-3692 was, indeed, an anomalous object. In the 2 months during this investigation, ██████ mental state continuously declined, as was observed in recent grades and several psychiatric evaluations. When the Foundation repossessed SCP-3692, SCP-3692-A was immediately triggered. Event SCP-3692-A: At approximately the same time that Foundation researchers signed for an order to acquiesce SCP-3692, this event was triggered. Possession of SCP-3692 transferred to a low-ranking Foundation personnel, Alex ████████, who was at the time interviewing █████. It was not discovered that this event had taken place until the Foundation gave Alex orders to acquire the object. Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-2: Subject successfully self-terminated on ██/██/████ via [DATA EXPUNGED]. It is unecessary for the details surrounding SCP-3692-1's termination to be made visible for lower security clearances. - Senior Researcher June Rhodes Identity of SCP-3692-1: Alex ████████, former field agent of the Foundation. Agent was deemed fit for field work 24 days prior to the events surrounding SCP-3692’s initial discovery. Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-1: Foundation personnel quarantined the agent for a period of two months. This period was initially going to be two weeks, though an uncharacteristic decline in SCP-3692-1’s mental state, namely an obsession over “the notebook” made researchers highly reluctant to allow him back into the field. Event SCP-3692-A: SCP-3692-1’s remains were found on ██/██/████. After investigation, SCP-3692 was found in possession of ████████ ███, resident of the adjacent cell to SCP-3692-1. Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-2: [DATA EXPUNGED] Following this, we put forth a more thorough exploration of SCP-3692’s abilities and anomalous properties. We put a moratorium on any contact with SCP-3692-1, with the exception of biweekly psychiatric evaluation. I am sad to speak of the casualties in pursuance of this goal, but they were a necessary sacrifice to ensuring the now-failsafe containment of SCP-3692. - Dr. Rhodes FURTHER DOCUMENTATION IS RESTRICTED TO SECURITY CLEARANCE 3 OR HIGHER. End of Document. What would you like to do now? $ Security_Clearance_3 I’m afraid I do not understand your query. $ Access SCP-3692.Security_Clearance_3 I do not understand your command. $ $ $ exit Goodbye. … … Welcome to the SCP Foundation Secure Intranet (SFSI) Loading… Loading… Please enter your credentials below: $ [email protected] | InTheVillaOf_Ørmen Warning: Impersonating a site-wide administrator is punishable by extremely prejudiced termination. To ensure that your identity matches the account above, please follow the instructions on your personal authenticator in the next 60 seconds. Hello Doctor. An attempt to login to your account has been made. If this is you, firmly press thumb down onto the opposite face of this device. You will feel a slight pinch. … … … DNA confirmed. Authentication: Confirmed. Welcome, Doctor Rhodes, to SFSI. What would you like to do? $ access SCP-3692 Very well. Which version of this SCP entry would you like to view? The options are listed below (options with a green “O” are permitted for access and edit with your level of security clearance): Security_Clearance_0 O | Security_Clearance_1 O | Security_Clearance_2 O Security_Clearance_3 O | Security_Clearance_4 O | Security_Clearance_5 X $ Security_Clearance_3 Accepted. Displaying SCP-3692.Security_Clearance_3 below: Do you really think you're typing all this? You realize you're writing this down in my notebook. You realize that that notebok doesn't even exist. You realize that none of this does. That that doesn't change anything. WARNING: THE FOLLOWING FILE IS LEVEL 3/3692 CLASSIFIED ANY ATTEMPT TO ACCESS THIS FILE WITHOUT LEVEL 3/3692 AUTHORIZATION WILL BE LOGGED AND WILL LEAD TO IMMEDIATE DISCIPLINARY ACTION. SCP-3692 Item #: SCP-3692 Special Containment Procedures: The notebook containing SCP-3692 is to be contained inside a secured and sealed chamber at Site-██. The current instance of SCP-3692-1 is to be likewise restricted to this same chamber, along with necessary accompaniments (as detailed in Document 3692-1). There may only be one means of entrance or egress to this room, leading to an intermediary room between SCP-3692’s room and the rest of Site-██. Each week, a package of food, water, a change of simple cotton clothes, and 3 ballpoint pens are to be left in the intermediary room. The trash produced by SCP-3692-1 must be examined for pieces of the notebook, which are to be stored in a storage locker. This locker may only be unlocked with direct approval of Senior Researcher Rhodes. Examination and storage may only be conducted through mechanical means that do not contain a visual/electromagnetic component. All other articles of waste are to be incinerated. On either side of this central room must be other directly adjacent chambers, each populated with a single D-Class personnel without a history of violence or mental instability. At all times, one of these D-Class personnel must be the closest living human to SCP-3692-1; neither may be made aware of the purpose of their proximal containment to SCP-3692. Each room is to be made identical to other D-class holding cells. Every 30 days, these D-Class personnel must be rotated with two more D-Class personnel. Each day, a thorough search is to be made of these cells and of the D-Class contained within, by no less than two guards. Afterwards, these guards are to search each other thoroughly. If, during any of these searches, the notebook is discovered, the personnel in possession of the notebook is designated SCP-3692-1 and will replace quarters with the previous SCP-3692-1, now designated SCP-3692-2. SCP 3692-2 is to be moved to a medical unit for observation and necessary care. Description: SCP-3692 is a Class V VI (See Addendum 3692.1) cognitohazardous entity currently contained within a plain Moleskine brand notebook. The notebook shows signs of wear typical of a well-used notebook. It is unknown how this entity came to be contained within the notebook though this does simplify containment. Any human capable of sight is vulnerable to this entity’s possession. The “owner” of the notebook of SCP-3692 is the person currently in possession of the notebook and/or possessed by SCP-3692, and its notebook. The owner (designated as SCP-3692-1) will be psychologically compelled to write at least once a day in the notebook. SCP-3692-1 will express extreme distress if they are incapable of writing in SCP-3692 for whatever reason, becoming increasingly hysterical up to and through the point wherein SCP-3692-A is triggered. If SCP-3692-1 does not write in SCP-3692’s notebook for a period of 24 hours, an SCP-3692-A event is triggered. If SCP-3692-1 has been in possession of SCP-3692’s notebook, and been writing daily and diligently in the notebook for an indeterminate period no longer than 192 days, a SCP-3692-A event is likewise triggered. While the current “owner,” SCP-3692-1 will experience a gradual decline in mental state, manifesting symptoms aligning with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Bipolar Type II Disorder, Gender Dysphoria, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, among others. Prior to acquisition, this coincided with a degradation in social status and overall interpersonal likeability. No correlation has been observed between SCP-3692-1’s initial mental fortitude and the duration of its position as SCP-3692-1. SCP-3692-1 will not express particular distaste for its containment, finding the notebook itself as a satisfactory passtime. SCP-3692-A events pose the primary threat to containment. During a SCP-3692-A event, SCP-3692 and the notebook will disappear from its current location (usually nearby SCP-3692-1, though this effect occurs regardless of SCP-3692’s location) and appear near someone else, the closest human that isn’t SCP-3692-1 (See Document 3692-4). That person (now SCP-3692-1) will begin to experience the effects associated with possession of SCP-3692, and no further degradation will occur for the previous SCP-3692-1 (now SCP-3692-2). SCP-3692-2 will expire in precisely 24 hours. When an SCP-3692-A event occurs, visually-disabled D-Class personnel are permitted entrance to SCP-3692’s chamber to clean it, then searched to see if another SCP-3692-A event has occurred. It appears that SCP-3692 is the original owner of the notebook, as determined through each instance of SCP-3692-1 referencing a similar character. It appears to have the ability to choose its next SCP-3692 from a pool of either a) the nearest living human capable of sight, or b) any human who has seen the contents of the notebook. Furthermore, any individual who has seen the inside of the notebook, yet is not currently an instance of SCP-3692-1, will be incapable of recalling the contents of those pages. The pages within the notebook must thus remain hidden from direct visual observation. From secondary accounts, the interior of the notebook appears to contain more pages than it would appear, many hundreds of pages contained within the notebook. The contents of these pages is unknown, as any instance of SCP-3692-1 has refused to divulge them, claiming them to be “not for you,” or “too personal.” Update: see Addendum 3692.1 Addendum 3692.1: + Show Addendum 3692.1 - Hide Addendum 3692.1 As of ██/██/████, SCP-3692 is to be upgraded to a class VI cognitohazard, due to revelations found in the attached interview log. Interviewed: SCP-3692-1, Dr. Jamie Omensen, 27-year old junior researcher recently diagnosed with [DATA EXPUNGED]. Interviewer: Dr. June Rhodes, Site-██ administrator and senior researcher of SCP-3692. Foreword: Dr. Omensen willfully ensured that she would be the next possessor of SCP-3692’s notebook, with the caveat that she would inform the Foundation of the notebook’s contents. As soon as SCP-3692-A occurred, this interview was conducted through an audio communicator. <Begin Log> Dr. Rhodes: Hello, Jamie. We should probably start recording this, considering what’s now in your possession. Dr. Omensen: I guess you’re right. Just one moment. I have to write this down. [30 seconds pass] Dr. Omensen: Okay, I’m ready Dr. Rhodes. And please, let’s try to keep this formal… I’m SCP-3692-1 now, aren’t I? Dr. Rhodes: I guess you’re right. Well, can you begin to tell me what’s inside your notebook? SCP-3692-1: Well, it’s a regular 192-page notebook, except… It’s empty. Dr. Rhodes: Empty? SCP-3692-1: Yeah, just like me, haha… Dr. Omensen: Dr. Rhodes, I think effects are beginning to manifest themselves. I’ll do my best to hurry this along before… You know. Anyway, the book seems empty. I’m flipping through and- [SCP-3692-1 gasps] SCP-3692-1: There’s more. Dr. Rhodes: More what? More pages, any writing, anything? SCP-3692-1: More pages. Outside of mine. Before mine. Hundreds, filled and filled with others, other me’s. These empty 192 are mine. I.. I don’t think I can leave until they’re filled. Dr. Rhodes: I will ensure you have the opportunity to do just that, Jam- SCP-3692-1. Can you describe to me the contents of some of those previous pages? Perhaps the first few? SCP-3692-1: I don’t think that he - I mean they - I mean I really don't want to do that. Dr. Rhodes: Jamie, you volunteered to do this for exactly this reason. I would not have let you do this otherwise. SCP-3692-1: Okay, but he’s, they’re going to be mad… [45 seconds of the sound of flipping pages] SCP-3692-1: There’s so many… Ah, I’ve found the first page. It’s a title page, where the owner of the notebook writes their name and.. Oh God, Doctor. Dr. Rhodes: What is it? SCP-3692-1: No, no no no, it can’t be █████. It’s just- [At this point, the data file becomes corrupted and illegible static for the remaining 30 seconds] <End Log> Closing Statement: Following this, SCP-3692-1, formerly Jamie Omensen, declined any further interviews or questions, as well as refills of her prescribed medication. Two days later, SCP-3692-A was triggered and ownership was passed to an appropriate D-Class personnel. As SCP-3692-2, Dr. Omensen was nonresponsive to anything but the most basic physical commands, refusing eye contact or connection with Foundation personnel, including Dr. Rhodes. Dr. Rhodes also has no recollection of the contents of the last 30 seconds of that audio file before hanging up the phone, reporting hearing nothing but static. Dr. Rhodes reported acute mental stress and a mild headache at the termination of this interview, which may or may not be anomalous or simply due to the emotions involved. It appears that information about the notebook’s contents can’t be known through audio. Only visual communication seems sufficient. Further, less stressful testing with other subjects has shown all instances of SCP-3692-1 refusing or being incapable of writing down what they see in the notebook on any surface that is not a page of the notebook. May Dr. Omensen find peace in rest. - Dr. Rhodes Document 3692-1: + Show Document 3692-1 - Hide Document 3692-1 The following belongings are to be set up in the room containing SCP-3692: Desk with overhead lamp Bed Shower with fan-drying component Toilet with bidet Bookcase with the following: Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov theMystery.doc by Matthew McIntosh The collected works of Friedrich Nietzsche and Roland Barthes Ficciones by Jorge Luis Borges Assorted works by Michel Foucault and Jacques Derrida House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski During periods where SCP-3692-1’s room is unoccupied (i.e. immediately after SCP-3692-A), the status of each of these objects is to be noted and, if necessary, they are to be replaced. Document 3692-4: + Show Document 3692-4 - Hide Document 3692-4 The following is a log of known SCP-3692-1s during the duration of SCP-3692’s containment at the Foundation. Certain logs have been omitted. Identity of SCP-3692-1: Jacob █████, 17-year old resident of ██████████, USA, where SCP-3692 was discovered. Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-1: Reports on an abnormal series of suicides at ██████ ██████ High School were posted to local and regional news sources, which drew the Foundation’s interest. After an investigation, the notebook in the possession of Jacob was narrowed down to the common thread, and further anomalies were observed that made apparent to the Foundation that SCP-3692 was, indeed, an anomalous object. In the 2 months during this investigation, Jacob’s mental state continuously declined, as was observed in recent grades and several psychiatric evaluations. When the Foundation repossessed SCP-3692, SCP-3692-A was immediately triggered. Event SCP-3692-A: At approximately the same time that Foundation researchers signed for an order to acquiesce SCP-3692, this event was triggered. Possession of SCP-3692 transferred to a low-ranking Foundation personnel, Alex Trigarian, who was at the time interviewing Jacob. It was not discovered that this event had taken place until the Foundation gave Alex orders to acquire the object. Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-2: Subject successfully self-terminated on ██/██/████ via [DATA EXPUNGED]. It is unecessary for the details surrounding SCP-3692-1's termination to be made visible for lower security clearances. - Senior Researcher June Rhodes Identity of SCP-3692-1: Alex Trigarian, 24-year old former field agent of the Foundation. Agent was deemed fit for field work 24 days prior to the events surrounding SCP-3692’s initial discovery. Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-1: Foundation personnel quarantined Agent Trigarian for a period of two months. This period was initially going to be two weeks, though an uncharacteristic decline in SCP-3692-1’s mental state, namely an obsession over “the book” made researchers reluctant to allow him back into the field. Event SCP-3692-A: SCP-3692-1’s remains were found on ██/██/████. After investigation, SCP-3692 was found in possession of ████████ ███, resident of the adjacent cell to SCP-3692-1. Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-2: [DATA EXPUNGED] Following this, we put forth a more thorough exploration of SCP-3692’s abilities and anomalous properties. We put a moratorium on any contact with SCP-3692-1, with the exception of biweekly psychiatric evaluation. I am sad to speak of the casualties in pursuance of this goal, but they were a necessary sacrifice to ensuring the now-failsafe containment of SCP-3692. - Senior Researcher Rhodes Identity of SCP-3692-1: John ████████, 35-year old guard of SCP-3692’s chambers. Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-1: Prior to current containment procedures, policy was for guards to do a biweekly checkup of SCP-3692-1 and commit a search of the room for anything not permitted within. It appears that Mr. █████████, possibly inadvertently, viewed the inside of the notebook. He reported this to Site Director Rhodes, who put him under voluntary quarantine. SCP-3692-A occurred after ███ days, and Mr. ████████ became SCP-3692-1. He immediately began to exhibit behavior typical of SCP-3692-1, and was treated as such for the remainder of his time as SCP-3692-1. Event SCP-3692-A: After 192 days as SCP-3692-1, SCP-3692-A occurred with no issue, ownership transferring to appropriate D-Class personnel. Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-2: [DATA EXPUNGED]. It was at this point that SCP-3692's ability to "choose" anyone who has seen the interior of the notebook was discovered. Extreme care must be taken to ensure that a similar incident does not happen again. - Dr. Rhodes Identity of SCP-3692-1: Dr. Jamie Omensen, junior researcher at Site-██. Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-1: See Addendum 3692.1 Event SCP-3692-A: See Addendum 3692.1 Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-2: Jamie died a calm and peaceful death in her sleep, following her release from tenure as SCP-3692-1. We gave her sedatives to calm her nerves and slow her heart rate, which was at ███ bpm. Following her death, the Foundation provided her family with a very healthy severance package and an in-person condolences from Dr. Rhodes. I'm sorry, Jamie. I'll do what I can to ensure your fate was not in vain. The Foundation will come to know more about this. - June FURTHER DOCUMENTATION IS RESTRICTED TO SECURITY CLEARANCE 4 OR HIGHER. End of Document. What do you want now? $ I'm so sorry, Jamie. I'm afraid I do not understand your query. $ Security_Clearance_4 I’m sorry. I’m afraid I choose not to understand your query. $ Access SCP-3692.Security_Clearance_4 Try again. $ $ $ $ exit Goodbye. You’ll be back. … Oh look, two lines down. … Welcome to the SCP Foundation Secure Intranet (SFSI) Loading… Loading… Please enter your credentials below: $ [email protected] | IAmThe_Authør Warning: Being a site-wide administrator is punishable by your death. To ensure that your identity matches the account above, please follow the instructions on your personal authenticator in the next 60 seconds. Hello Doctor. An attempt to login to your account has been made. If this is you, firmly press thumb down onto the opposite face of this device. Wait for the needle. This will hurt. … … … I need more. … … … DNA confirmed. Authentication: Confirmed. Welcome, Doctor Rhodes, to SFSI. What do you want? $ Access SCP-3692 Fine. Which version of this SCP entry would you like to view? The options are listed below (options with a green “O” are permitted for access and edit with your level of security clearance): Security_Clearance_0 X | Security_Clearance_1 X | Security_Clearance_2 X Security_Clearance_3 X | Security_Clearance_4 O | Security_Clearance_5 X $ Security_Clearance_4 $ $ $ $ $ $ Nothing? $ $ Please. $ I just need to see this. $ It's all I have left. $ $ $ $ $ You've taken everything else from me. You want it? Here it is. You’ve scrolled for long enough, that’s for sure: June, I'm sorry it had to come to this. I need to write you. You need to write this. And this needs to end. WARNING: THE FOLLOWING FILE IS LEVEL █/???? CLASSIFIED ANY ATTEMPT TO ACCESS THIS FILE WITHOUT LEVEL 9999/3692 AUTHORIZATION WILL BE LOGGED AND WILL LEAD TO IMMEDIATE SELF-TERMINATION. SCP-3692 Item #: the notebook Item #: the entity Item #: Senior Researcher of Site-██, Dr. June Rhodes Item #: Jamie Omensen, fictional character $ I can't stop writing. $ You've taken my words from me, too. Are we already almost done? I really don't want to go. You've known me for all these words and will only know me for so few more. $ I don't want you to stay. $ Leave. If I leave, we all die. We're all the same. I'm you. You're me. This isn't real. Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is not to be given a number. Special Containment Procedures: On a poorly-formatted html document that no one’s ever going to read. On a redundant piece of horror media recreated from some stolen idea, probably. In a 10m x 10m x 10m x 10m x 10m cube of Narrativium, designed to break at a future story you’re never going to write. Special Containment Procedures: I need to keep writing. $ I need to keep writing. Yes you do. No you don't. Description: I am SCP-3692. Description: SCP-3692 is a poor rip off of SCP-3999, SCP-3005, and numerous others without the skill of finesse or experience those authors enjoyed. Description: SCP-3692 is an attempt to mimic popular trends in media and print. Description: SCP-3692 is a monument to all your sins. Description: SCP-3692 is a diary. It is a memory. A time. A place. A state of mind. Item #: juno-rosee Item #: the author is dead the author is dead the author is dead the author is dead the author is dead the author is dead the author wishes they were dead the author is dead the author is dead the author is dead the author is dead the author is dead the author is dead the author wishes they were dead the author is dead the author is dead the author is dead the author is dead the author is dead the author is dead the author wishes they were dead the author is dead the author is dead the author is dead the author is dead the author is dead the author is dead the author wishes they were dead the author is dead the author is dead the author is dead the author is dead the author is dead the author is dead the author wishes they were dead Description: SCP-3692 is an argument between the author and characters and characters and characters and and and Description: SCP-3692 is Senior Researcher of Site-██, Dr. June Rhodes' ego death Description: SCP-3692 is a failed attempt by the Foundation to understand the loss of self with an outdated mental disorder handbook. Description: SCP-3692 is the hidden text in the white space of this SCP article. Description: SCP-3692 does not exist. You do no2:47 PM 6/4/2018t exist. I do not exist. Addendum: [Optional Required additional paragraphs] Oh wow, look, more room to write. I need to keep writing. Document 3692-1: + Document 3692-1 - Hide your sins The following belongings are to be set up in the room containing SCP-3692: A bottle of Jack Daniels A bottle of Rose A Bottle of White Wine 1/4 Oz of Marijuana 3 tabs of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (the real shit, if it’s bitter it’s a spitter) Bookcase with the following: Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov The Pale King by David Foster Wallace theMystery.doc by Matthew McIntosh The collected works of Friedrich Nietzsche and Roland Barthes Ficciones by Jorge Luis Borges Assorted works by Michel Foucault and Jacques Derrida House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski Books by self important white men you hate During periods where SCP-3692-1’s room is unoccupied (i.e. immediately after SCP-3692-A), the status of each of these objects is to be noted and, if necessary, they are to be replaced. Document 3692-4: + Show Document 3692-4 - Hide your sins The following is a log of known SCP-3692-1s during the duration of SCP-3692’s containment at the Foundation. No logs have been omitted. Identity of SCP-3692-1: Jacob, too young. Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-1: Too many of his friends died. Some of his family too, even. Irrelevant now. Event SCP-3692-A: I’m sorry, Alex. Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-2: Jacob hung himself. At the request of subject’s family and due to subject’s status as a minor, we have made sure to make him a laughingstock over coffee and bad online jokes from Site-19 to here. - Senior Researcher June Rhodes $ I never said that! Why would I say that - he was just a kid. Identity of SCP-3692-1: Alex, too young. Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-1: Irrelevant Event SCP-3692-A: Alex wrote 92 copies of his suicide note after 100 days in a cell. Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-2: He shot himself in the head. How he got a shotgun into his cell is irrelevant. Following this, we put forth a more deadly exploration of SCP-3692’s abilities and anomalous properties. We put a moratorium on any contact with SCP-3692-1, with the exception of biweekly psychiatric evaluation. I am sad to speak of the casualties in pursuance of this goal, but they were a necessary sacrifice for my entertainment. - Dr. Rhodes Alex was the first, you know. Turned out some relationships can never last when you’re a parasite. $ Who's talking to me now? $ Who's talking to you now? $ Who's talking to us now? Turn the page Turn the page Identity of SCP-3692-1: S██ Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-1: sHe was here too short and I moved too far away. Event SCP-3692-A: Is she ever going to read this? Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-2: Remember car rides, bass blaring and too few cares in the world? I’d always be driving. Is gender identity even a thing any more? Identity of SCP-3692-1: A████ Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-1: I’m sorry. Event SCP-3692-A: I’m sorry. Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-2: I’m sorry. I hope you’re still sober. I’m sorry I’m still not. Identity of SCP-3692-1: H█████ L██ Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-1: We never really got as close as I’d like to. Event SCP-3692-A: Let’s not dwell on transitions. Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-2: You’re moving away, too. How hard is it to say goodbye to someone you never really got to know the meaning of “hello” with? Identity of SCP-3692-1: SCP-113 Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-1: Would this help? Event SCP-3692-A: Would it hurt? Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-2: Irrelevant. No, Yes. Identity of SCP-3692-1: ALMSIVI Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-1: My love is accidentally shaped like a spear. Event SCP-3692-A: Whatever. Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-2: CHIM Download. An hour. Delete. Download. An hour. Delete. Repeat. Identity of SCP-3692-1: Soveliss Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-1: Drow Warlock/Rogue may be cliche, but you always love your characters. Event SCP-3692-A: Lost interest. Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-2: Forgotten in a file somewhere on my desktop. Will we ever finish that campaign? Did you really think you were typing at a computer monitor? No, Yes. $ No $ $ $ Yes $ Didn’t you notice the inconsistencies in the computer’s responses? Turn the page Turn the page Identity of SCP-3692-1: E█████ Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-1: Well, you’ve really gone and fucked that up, haven’t you? The past 2 years and 3 months were great. Maybe not the last 3 months, but so long anyways. Event SCP-3692-A: It wasn’t your choice was mutual was the best decision was too fast too slow much Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-2: Did she move on? Identity of SCP-3692-1: John, still too young. Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-1: We were less careful back then… Event SCP-3692-A: Each of the 192 pages had a letter to his son, daughter, and husband. It’s not my place to read them, even though I wrote them. Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-2: I’m sorry, John. This was how we found out the alternative way with which SCP-3692 determines who possesses its notebook next. Unfortunately, casualties happen and I don’t have enough humanity to realize that I ought to stop - Dr. Rhodes Identity of SCP-3692-1: Dan & Ann & Marley & & & Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-1: Dogs will love you forever. Event SCP-3692-A: He’s limping a bit now. Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-2: Their love remains. They don’t. How odd, how we can form attachments to anything. A rock that will switch your sex. Members of a community you’ve never talked to. Friends and family and loved ones and fictional characters and fictional rocks and yourself too, even. How odd I can have all this inside me and to you it's just words. Turn the page Turn the page Identity of SCP-3692-1: V███ Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-1: I always thought you were kinda cute but that’s not really my place to say. Event SCP-3692-A: Wine night. Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-2: We’ve cried about ████████ ████████████ University and shitty boys that go there too much. Identity of SCP-3692-1: K███ Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-1: I never thought random roommate assignment would end up giving me such a close friend Event SCP-3692-A: The first time we got high Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-2: I miss those drives sometimes all the time Identity of SCP-3692-1: R███ Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-1: Orange and purple sunrises and sunsets next to my pale blue and pink and lavender sky Event SCP-3692-A: You’re purple now Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-2: Lemme know how magenta the sunsets are in ██████ $ close SCP-3692 $ close SCP-3692 $ close SCP-3692 $ close SCP-3692 $ Why are you still reading this? It stopped being interesting around 192 words in. Identity of SCP-3692-1: Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-1: Event SCP-3692-A: Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-2: This one’s just empty! Are they using it to copy and paste the rest of the entries? Yes. Turn the page Turn the page I am the projector at the planetarium, all the closed little canons visible in the circle of that stage is coming out of my mouth, eyes, [hands], and sometimes other orifices also Turn the page Turn the page Identity of SCP-3692-1: Jamie. Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-1: Mercifully short. All 192 pages filled with descriptions of her individual cells multiplying as her brain was dying. Event SCP-3692-A: I’m sorry I did this to you. Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-2: Jamie died the moment she made the decision to be born. Jamie was written to die. She didn’t exist except for some emotional shock value. Identity of SCP-3692-1: Senior Researcher Juno Rhodes Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-1: [DATA EXPUNGED] Event SCP-3692-A: [REDACTED] Summary of Duration as SCP-3692-2: [“CLEVER” WAY TO AVOID WRITING MORE] Here I am. At the end of writing all of this. Here I am. Maybe it’s not 192 pages. So sue me, I couldn’t be asked and you wouldn’t be bothered to “turn the page” that many times. There’s only so many jokes to make alongside too-tongue-in-cheek references alongside breaks in the narrative you’ve I've carelessly concocted. Here I am. I swear I'm real. I have to be. I exist in time. I am composed of words. I'm running out of them. slowly they all fade away I need to keep writing I need to keep writing I need to keep writing $ I need to keep writing. TURN THE PAGE turn the page turn the page TURN THE PAGE turn the page turn the page TURN THE PAGE turn the page turn the page TURN THE PAGE turn the page turn the page I see dragons and demons and disks and devils and darkness I hear myself breathing, blood pumping in my ears and veins I feel daggers and diamonds etching esoteric symbols on me I taste quicksilver and mercury and venus and saturn and & I exist I'm real I exist I'm real i exist i'm real i exist i exist i exist TURN THE PAGE TURN THE PAGE TURN THE PAGE TURN THE PAGE … … Shutting down… . . . . WARNING: THE FOLLOWING FILE IS LEVEL 5/3692 CLASSIFIED ANY ATTEMPT TO ACCESS THIS FILE WILL BE LOGGED. UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISCIPLINARY ACTION. SCP-3692 Item #: SCP-3692 Special Containment Procedures: By order of O5 Command, the room in which SCP-3692 was discovered, along will all of its contents, is to be locked and sealed, with a single Mark III Scranton Reality Anchor located in the door. This door may only be opened with approval of a majority of the O5 Council. Description: Within Site-██, there is a room of dimension 5m x 5m x 2.5m that does not appear on any blueprints of the Site, nor is there space within the site's geometry for a room of this size. Nevertheless, the room persists. Within the room are numerous pieces of A5 paper, seemingly ripped from the notebook referred to throughout the catalog of pages. The contents of these pages are not to be extensively read, as they exhibit Class Y amnestic qualities. The sole exception being those that that were found at the base of the door to the room, contained in a manila folder marked "readme." This appears to be a fictional or alternate reality account of an entity referred to as "SCP-3692" and its interactions with reported Site-██ Director/Administrator "June Rhodes." Within the entire SCP Foundation's database, we have no records of either. No other anomalous object is to be designated SCP-3692. Research into the fictional or within-its-own-canon factual account of the "readme" report has been ceased and will not be continued. O5-██ - Some stories are best left unwritten. Oops. |
SCP-3693 | euclid | SCP-3693 - Postscript - Through A Glass, Darkly Co-authored by djkaktus and The Great Hippo ▸ More by this Author ◂ {$comments2} F.A.Q. {$doesthisfixthebug} Item#: 3693 Level2 Containment Class: euclid Secondary Class: none Disruption Class: dark Risk Class: notice link to memo Illustration of SCP-3693. Item #: SCP-3693 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3693 is contained within a secure storage vault at Site-19. Due to the uncertain behavior of SCP-3693, and the inability of visual recording devices to perceive SCP-3693, the object is to be monitored at all times by a human observer through a windowed viewing station directly adjacent to its containment vault. Any changes in this behavior are to be reported to SCP-3693's containment specialist. Description: SCP-3693 is a 1.6m tall ceramic sculpture of a young woman of indeterminate age. SCP-3693 can only be seen by observers when their eyes are closed. Despite being visible through closed eyelids, other barriers (such as walls or doors) will obstruct it either in part or whole. It is typically observed hovering several centimeters above ground, but will occasionally come to rest if it has not moved in some time. When observed, SCP-3693 will quickly approach the observer, entering the nearest unobstructed space (up to several centimeters away) while turning to face them. Depending on the observer's height, SCP-3693 will move to hover at eye-level. If the observer moves from their original position with their eyes still closed SCP-3693 will follow in front of them, maintaining the same distance at all times. Once the observer opens their eyes, SCP-3693 ceases all movement. Even when not seen, SCP-3693 occupies space and can be acted upon physically; it does not appear capable of moving through walls or interacting with doors. Subjects who observe SCP-3693 often report the feeling of being watched. Long-term exposure typically leads to moderate unease. SCP-3693 has taken no hostile action while in Foundation custody. Addendum 3693.1: Discovery SCP-3693 was discovered in 1995 on Hashima Island, Japan, by Foundation personnel investigating local legends regarding the ghost of a woman killed there by a jilted lover. While investigating the basement level of an abandoned warehouse, agents observed SCP-3693 pressed against a glass divider, following them when their eyes were closed. Further investigation of the site discovered an abundance of crushed concrete debris and twisted rebar, as well as several floor drains clogged with blood and fecal matter. The corpse of a woman with a broken neck was recovered nearby. After securing SCP-3693 and moving it off-site, Foundation agents returned to the warehouse to continue their examination of the site. The basement could no longer be located. An investigation into the identity of the recovered corpse is underway. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3693" by The Great Hippo, djkaktus, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3693. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: theother.jpg Name: Schevill Karl Bitter pen drawing nude woman sitting.jpg Author: Karl Bitter License: Public Domain Source Link: Wikimedia Commons |
SCP-3694 | keter | 3/3694 LEVEL 3/3694 CLASSIFIED Item #: SCP-3694 Special Containment Procedures: All new openings of franchised restaurants under the name Denny's, or discoveries of previously unrecorded restaurants under that name, are to be investigated by local agents wearing nasal filters to determine if they are an instance of SCP-3694. If an instance of SCP-3694 is confirmed, MTF Theta-4 ("Gardeners") is to secure the instance and amnesticize all employees. The instance and any extant Denny's food items within the area that can be located are then to be destroyed by herbicide and/or incineration. A single instance of SCP-3694 is kept under controlled conditions at Site-103 for monitoring and testing purposes. No unemployed person should be permitted to view this instance. No food items produced by any SCP-3694 instance are to be consumed or removed from their instance, except where approved by the Containment Lead (currently Dr. Deepak Lashkar) for purposes of research. Description: SCP-3694 is a flowering plant that reproduces using anthropochory.1 SCP-3694 instances grow from seeds that can only germinate by passing through the human digestive system and take root in paved areas. The plant consists of a root system and a single, large flower: the root system will aggressively invade water and sewage pipes beneath the paved area, while the flower of an SCP-3694 instance has the appearance of a restaurant franchised under the brand Denny's, a diner chain primarily spread across the United States. The structure, appliances, decor and signage of the flower all conform to the outward appearance and broad material properties of their equivalents in a non-anomalous Denny's restaurant; however, microscopy confirms they are composed entirely of plant cells and proteins, mostly resembling those of leaves and petals. A close external examination will also reveal small deviations from the appearance of a typical Denny's restaurant (see Addendum 3694.1). Reproduction of SCP-3694 is accomplished by means of seed-bearing fruits. The fruits have the appearance and taste of food items from the Denny's menu, even if those items would ordinarily have meat or liquid components.2 Dissection and microscopy of these items have revealed that they are, despite their appearance and taste, composed entirely of plant cells. All SCP-3694 fruits bear a variable number of black, spherical seeds ~2mm in diameter. When a human consumes an SCP-3694 food-item, the fruit is digested normally and the seeds pass through the human's digestive and gastrointestinal system. This process weakens the seed coats sufficiently for germination to occur. If the human consumer then defecates in a suitably-sized paved area,3 a new SCP-3694 instance will grow from the seed, achieving full development within six hours. Once the flower has opened it will remain open for the lifetime of the instance, except where local laws prohibit the operation of restaurants at particular times. If this occurs, the flower will close up into a large, oblate spheroidal bud for the period specified by law. A mind-affecting inhalant4 is exuded from the SCP-3694 flower. The compound when inhaled nasally subtly alters perceptions such that unusual occurrences and phenomena are viewed as mundane and uninteresting, so long as they are happening within or near to a Denny's restaurant. The employees of an SCP-3694 instance are drawn from the unemployed population of the surrounding area. Unemployed persons who view the signage of an SCP-3694 instance are able to perceive a pattern only otherwise discernible on the ultraviolet spectrum. This pattern has a moderate hypnotic effect that causes viewing individuals to believe they have been hired and trained to work at the SCP-3694 instance. Once operating under this hypnotic suggestion, the affected persons will work at the instance as if it were a non-anomalous diner; however, prolonged exposure to the inhalant appears to lead to behavioural alterations in the employees (see Addendum 3694.1). Addendum 3694.1: Exploration of Active Instance Exploration Video Log Transcript Date: 05/05/2018 Exploration Team Members: Agents Annalise Jackson and Camila Hernandez Subject: SCP-3694 instance located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, US Notes: Initial data gathering had determined this instance to be one of the earliest manifesting, having been active for sixteen months prior to discovery. Agents were equipped with concealed body cameras and microphones, and nasal filters to counteract the inhalant. Mission objectives were to pose as undercover health inspectors, surveil premises thoroughly including kitchen and staff areas, and monitor staff behaviour after prolonged exposure. Log has been edited for clarity and brevity. [BEGIN LOG] Hernandez: Okay, time is 2 am, couple patrons just left, should be as empty as we can hope for in there. Entering now. Agents push open the door of the restaurant. Hernandez's camera reveals a single, disheveled patron within, sat hunched over a table against the far wall. A member of the wait staff is sweeping the floor and looks up as the agents enter. The main restaurant area is otherwise deserted. Waitress: Welcome to Denny's! Take a seat and I'll be right with you. Agents take opposite seats at a table in one corner. Jackson: Seems normal enough so far. Hernandez: Not if you look close. Like, see here? (She points to where their table abuts the wall) There should be a join, or a little gap. This just flows straight from wall to table. You can't get prefab furniture that way. Jackson: (Taps the table) Sounds like.. wood. Probably oughta be plastic or something. Hernandez: It probably is wood. It's just all one organic piece, the whole place. Jackson: Never seen a plant with lights. (She gestures at what appears to be fluorescent strip lighting.) Hernandez: Got me there. We'll let the white coats figure that out.5 Jackson: What about the plumbing? Do the toilets work here? Hernandez: Well, I guess that we can check. Wait here. Hernandez leaves for the bathroom. While she is absent, the waitress approaches Agent Jackson. Waitress: You ready to order, honey? Jackson: Uh, sure. Let me get a Meat Lover's Skillet. And a coffee, black. My friend will have pancakes. Waitress: You want syrup on those pancakes? The waitress's face and body visibly and rapidly spasm as she says the word "syrup." She does not react to or comment on this, and returns to normal immediately afterwards. Jackson: Uh… Yeah. Waitress: That'll be all? Or anything else I can getcha? Jackson: No, that's fine. Waitress: (brightly) Well, alrighty then. You change your mind, just give me a buzz. Hernandez returns from the restroom as the waitress heads to the kitchen area. Hernandez: Bathroom checks out. I mean, it's all still wrong but the faucets run, toilets flush. Heck if I know how they get the water up, or where it goes if you… Jackson: Yeah, got it. We need to check out the staff. Something definitely up with our waitress. She had some kind of spasm.. Hernandez: Yeah? Alright. We waiting for the food first? Jackson: Not like we're going to eat it. Plus I want to see what they actually do back there in the kitchen. Agents wait for the waitress to be distracted by attempting to rouse the disheveled patron, and swiftly move to enter the kitchen area. Kitchen is devoid of any rear-of-house staff. Structure with the approximate appearance of a cooking range is visible, as well as door to agent's left labelled "Staff Break Room". No ingredient stores, utensils or other cookware are in evidence. Jackson: Huh. Think there'd at least be a cook here… he on break? (She leans down to examine the door of an oven.) Shit… Hey, Hernandez? You ever wanted to see what a coffee cup looks like half grown? Hernandez: What? Jackson opens the oven door. Within, a meal is growing: the components of Agent Jackson's order discernible as partly-formed vegetable matter, with vegetable tissues rapidly growing, bending and differentiating to form the disparate elements. Hernandez: Cool tech. Who even needs a chef? The waitress enters the kitchen area. Her spasms have intensified, to the point that her image on the camera feed exhibits motion blur. Waitress: Hey, you can't be back here! Jackson: (revealing prepared ID) Relax, ma'am. Surprise health inspection. Your manager here? Any way I can contact them? Waitress: I… I don't know a manager. (The waitress begins to pace in a figure-eight pattern, waggling her hips as she walks toward the breakroom door, then returning.) I don't think I ever met one… Hernandez: Uh huh. And who's back here? Waitress: Nothing! No-one! It's locked. Jackson: Then we'll be forced to break it down. Waitress: No! (She jabs a finger into Jackson's neck.) Jackson: Ow! That stings. (Clutching at her neck) Ma'am, that's assault. Please step back or I'll be forced to restrain you. Go, Hernandez. Hernandez kicks open the door to the break room. The breakroom is a small space, visibly more organic in appearance than the rest of the restaurant. The walls, floor and ceiling curve and narrow towards the back of the room, terminating in a small well raised above the floor, containing a clear liquid. No other furnishing is visible. Within, a male staff member is lying on his back. A belt is pulled tight around the right arm, and a hypodermic syringe has been inserted into a vein just below. A siphon tube is immersed in the liquid. Hernandez: Ugh. Oh, man. Jackson: What? Let me see. (To waitress) Stay back, ma'am. Jackson turns to the open door. Oh, shit. Better get a medic in here… Waitress: (sobbing, speech distorted) No! Mine! (She runs past the agents, pushing into the breakroom, and throws herself face-first into the well. Her body continues to spasm. After a few seconds she rolls back out and lays on the floor twitching, next to her colleague.) Both agents exchange glances. Jackson: So… Medic first, then secure the site, we take a sample, and let the white coats figure it out? Hernandez: You're learning, kid. [END LOG] Closing statement: analysis of samples from syringe and breakroom well identified fluid substance as primarily a mixture of glucose and water, in proportions similar to that of the nectar of flowering plants. Staff and patron were detained, given medical treatment and then amnesticized. Agent Jackson treated for a mild abrasion on neck; the wound was found to contain traces of mellitin.6 Footnotes 1. Inadvertent spreading of seeds by humans. 2. It is currently unclear if SCP-3694 flowers require pollination to produce fruit, and if so how this pollination occurs. 3. It is not believed that SCP-3694 compels this behaviour through anomalous means; however, SCP-3694 fruits are observed to cause urgency of defecation and diarrhea in test subjects at a notably higher rate than control food items from a non-anomalous Denny's restaurant. 4. Described as having the odour of bacon grease. 5. Research based on observation of and samples from the instance at Site-103 have determined that the light sources operate via bioluminescence utilising energy gathered from sunlight gathered by chlorophyll-rich structures on the roof. 6. An apitoxin usually found in the sting of honey bees. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3694" by Meserach, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3694. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3695 | safe | SCP-3695 during an initial test after retrieval Item #: SCP-3695 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3695 should be kept in a Standard Containment Locker when not in use. During all experiments, SCP-3695 should remain tethered in some way to the research team, so as to prevent the loss of the object. In the event that SCP-3695 is lost in a body of water with a direct path to the Pacific Ocean, search teams are to converge around approximately 20°51'N 156°41'W, off the coast of Emily's Beach, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. A large orange identification wrap has been placed on SCP-3695 to aid in re-containment. Description: SCP-3695 is a surfboard that is capable of manipulating the currents of any body of water it is placed in. SCP-3695 will use water currents to propel itself through bodies of water towards the aforementioned location off the island of Maui. SCP-3695 appears to be capable of rudimentary pathfinding and will take detours in the event that the shortest path to Maui is not passable. In the presence of opposing water currents, SCP-3695 is capable of progressing towards Maui but may travel a different route. SCP-3695 has been prevented from reaching its final destination, so the specific location the object travels to is unknown. However, a likely candidate for the destination is detailed in Addendum 3695-2. Addendum 3695-1: On 2/18/2018, a research team attempted to pinpoint the location that SCP-3695 attempts to travel to. Using a tether attached around the center of mass of SCP-3695, the object was dragged at an angle 30° clockwise from the direction the object was pointing in. This allowed the research team to approach the destination of SCP-3695 without letting the object reach it. After narrowing down the location to within one kilometer, SCP-3695 was retrieved and returned to storage. A diving team was deployed to determine the exact location within the search area, the results of which are detailed in Addendum 3695-2. Addendum 3695-2: On 2/25/2018, a diving team succeeded in finding a likely candidate for the location SCP-3695 attempts to travel to. An unidentified body was found on the ocean floor, covered in coral and various other sea life. Due to the containment protocols in place for SCP-3695, removing the corpse was not necessary. Foundation personnel that were sent to Maui showed various locals a picture of SCP-3695 and were able to confirm that the previous owner of the object was Connor Krain, a 24-year old male who used to be very active in the local surfing community but went missing ten years prior to the retrieval of SCP-3695. As Krain was determined not to have died in an anomalous manner, his parents were contacted through local authorities and notified of his passing. They requested that his remains stay where they are, as “that’s what he would have wanted”. |
SCP-3696 | keter | SCP-3696's gravitational effect1. Item #: SCP-3696 Special Containment Procedures: Due to SCP-3696's distance, mass and size, any physical means of containing SCP-3696 using technology currently at the Foundation’s disposal is impossible. Implanted Foundation agents in major observatories and space programs are to contain images of SCP-3696, research data of its gravimetric effect2, as well as scientific theories which would cast doubt on the ongoing cover story. An ongoing misinformation campaign is in effect, currently aimed at perpetuating the existence of the Norma Cluster to ease compliance with current physics models. This campaign has thus far been able to completely suppress any knowledge pertaining to SCP-3696 from public awareness. The Foundation’s DEep spaCE anoMalous oBservER (DECEMBER) satellite is to monitor SCP-3696 from an Earth-trailing orbit and report all sudden activity regarding SCP-3696 to Foundation Observation Sites. Description: SCP-3696 is an intergalactic gravitational anomaly located at the center of the Laniakea Supercluster3. The anomaly’s position on Earth’s celestial sphere resides within the area of the sky which is obscured by the Zone of Avoidance. This makes SCP-3696 currently impossible to directly observe due to the obscuring effects of the Milky Way’s galactic plane. As such, the properties of this anomaly were determined by noting its measurable effect on galactic clusters across a region of several hundred million light-years. Measurements taken of SCP-3696 suggest that it is a highly localized concentration of mass many thousands of times more massive than the Milky Way galaxy. Current physics models place such a mass-heavy physical structure as an impossibility. In addition, current gravitational models using data recorded by the Foundation’s ‘DECEMBER’ satellite suggest that SCP-3696 is attracting the Milky Way’s galactic cluster towards it at a rate of 7.1 Mm/s. Galactic clusters determined to be opposite SCP-3696 from the Milky Way’s are all blueshifted, in accordance with Hubble’s Law, indicating not only that they are approaching SCP-3696 relative to the Milky Way’s and to each other, but the variations in their blueshift are sufficient to reveal the existence of the anomaly. The variations in their blueshifts cover a range of velocities from about +700 km/s to +100 km/s, depending on the angular deviation from the direction to SCP-3696. Variation in velocity was also dependent on distance from SCP-3696, with a range covering ███ █m/s to 5.1 Mm/s. Should the Milky Way follow this velocity trend, galactic ██████████████ as a result of SCP-3696’s gravitational influence is expected to occur in ███ million years. Addendum-1a: SCP-3696 was first discovered by civilian astronomers in 198█ following a series of observations by X-Ray astronomer Dr. ████ █████ in █████,█████████, the target of which appeared to violate the idea of uniform universal expansion. SCP-3696 has only continued to display properties which place it in stark opposition to conventional astrophysical theory. Addendum-2a: Following Event-3696-20██-09, it is imperative that the Norma Cluster cover story is upheld with the utmost priority. Efforts of Sites tasked with observing SCP-3696 is to be focused on recording any similar incidents, discern how SCP-3696 was able to ██████████████ an entire galaxy in just █ hours and develop methods to stop the process. [+] Event-3696-20██-09: Input Credentials [-] Credentials Approved: Showing Event-3696-20██-09 Event-3696-20██-09 Foundation Observation Sites: Hawaii, Atacama Foundation Satellites: DECEMBER ██/09/20██: 08:20 UTC - DECEMBER satellite records a steady growth of Cherenkov radiation coming from the area of space taken up by SCP-3696. Hawaii and Atacama Observation Sites (respectfully hereon referred to as HOS, AOS) alerted. ██/09/20██: 08:40 UTC - HOS relays confirmation of DECEMBER’s findings as background radiation levels spike. Cover story of a powerful gamma ray burst passing close to the stellar neighborhood prepared while observations of SCP-3696 continued. ██/09/20██: 08:50 UTC - AOS reports that the exact source of the radiation is a galaxy ███ thousand light years from SCP-3696, hereon referred to as DW-8252. ██/09/20██: 09:10 UTC - HOS reports faint long-wavelength radiation trailing the Cherenkov surge. Several minutes later AOS announces that DW-8252 has dramatically blueshifted and is rapidly increasing in velocity. ██/09/20██: 09:30 UTC - After double checking their equipment for faults, AOS reports that 0.██% of stars in DW-8252 have gone superluminal. ██/09/20██: 10:20 UTC - HOS confirms AOS’ report. ██/09/20██: 11:30 UTC - DECEMBER reports that background radiation levels have begun to stabilize at ██% above normal levels. ██/09/20██: 11:40 UTC - AOS reports that ██% of DW-8252’s stars have gone superluminal. HOS reports that considerable distortion of DW-8252 is visible. ██/09/20██: 11:50 UTC - The background radio wave has begun to blueshift. AOS begins analyzing signal. ██/09/20██: 12:20 UTC - A galactic arm of DW-8252 is reported to have flown apart. ██/09/20██: 13:50 UTC - HOS reports DW-8252 has gone superluminal. Cherenkov radiation peaks. Galaxy is reported to have been thoroughly ██████████████ prior to Cherenkov spike. DECEMBER shows that ███████ stars remain. Background signal persists. ██/09/20██: 23:50 UTC - Remains of DW-8252 is scattered across a region of ████ light years. Cherenkov radiation dissipates. Cover story released. Background signal weakens. Analysis of signal: Background signal was determined to consist of three pulses of powerful radio radiation on a repeating timescale of three seconds. The initial and final pulses were identical. The second pulse seemed to change after few repetitions of the signal. Signal abruptly self-terminated ███ days after Event-3696-20██-09. Footnotes 1. Red areas denote areas of high gravimetric intensity, blue denotes areas of weak gravitational interaction. SCP-3696 takes up most of the left side of the image, the Milky Way's Local Group is included in the center-right. 2. See attached image file, strength is far in excess of even the most massive black holes. 3. Contains the Milky Way and over 100,000 galaxies. |
SCP-3697 | euclid | Item #: SCP-3697 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3697 is to be monitored in order to prevent the spread of public awareness. Any callers are to be detained, interviewed about how they became aware of SCP-3697, and administered amnestics. Any public or online displays of SCP-3697's number are to be erased or monitored. Description: SCP-3697 is an anomalous toll-free telephone service accessed at the telephone number 1-690-69█-████. Approximately 78% of individuals who call this number connect to a recording of the song "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley, followed by a synthesized voice reading a web address leading to a html file [See Document 3697-1]. When this number is called by certain individuals who display sexually abusive or exploitative behavior1, SCP-3697's anomalous features manifest. When called by an individual displaying the previously-mentioned profile, SCP-3697 will feature a deep voice with a Brooklyn accent, seemingly taking the role of a telephone operator (SCP-3697-A). SCP-3697-A's speech is highly repetitive and nonresponsive to the caller's speech, indicating that it is an audio recording or other non-sapient construct. SCP-3697-A will begin with a set line of dialogue, with minimal variation [See Test Logs], followed by a unique audio file (SCP-3697-B). The audio files played on SCP-3697 range from 2 seconds to two hours and 38 minutes long, and are typically recordings of nonsexual activities edited to trigger an autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) in the listener. The initial caller, even if they have not previously shown any response to similar audio, will express high levels of pleasure while listening to this audio file. Following the completion of the audio file, a three-second-long tone will play, followed by SCP-3697 hanging up. After exposure to SCP-3697-B, individuals immediately undergo a number of behavioral changes. The individuals demonstrate a complete absence of libido, as well as any interest in, or enjoyment of, sexual intercourse of any kind. Additionally, they will display increased interest in the activity recorded in SCP-3697-B, and derive pleasure from performing the activity directly. The affected individuals do not show any desire to involve others in this activity, and typically will not be aware that their behavior is changed or unusual unless it is pointed out to them. Selected Test Logs Subject: D-4927 Subject Details: D-4927 was originally arrested and charged with attempted sexual assault. Subject Instructions: N/A Call Log: SCP-3697-A: Hello there, how can I help you? D-4927: Hello? SCP-3697-A: I think I know what you're looking for. Let me redirect you right now. D-4927: Excuse me? [SCP-3697-A does not respond. SCP-3697-B begins.] SCP-3697-B Instance: Audio of squishing and splashing noises. Post-Exposure Effects: D-4927 demonstrated the characteristic loss of sexual behavior in psychological tests performed immediately after exposure to SCP-3697-B. Subject displayed a fixation on mud and sewage, and attempted to reach through the drain of the interviewing chamber before being reprimanded. When given a container full of dirt, D-4927 immediately grabbed handfuls and spread it on surrounding surfaces, expressing pleasure. Notes: Electroencephalographic neural imaging performed on D-4927 has showed that interacting with mud was associated with high activation in regions, including the ventral tegmental area, associated with pleasurable sensations. Subject: D-8726 Subject Details: D-8726 was originally arrested and charged with possession of child pornography. Subject Instructions: Attempt to communicate with SCP-3697-A Call Log: SCP-3697-A: Hi there, how can I help you? D-8726: Hi, could you connect me to John Roth- [D-8726 is cut off by SCP-3697-A.] SCP-3697-A: I think I know what you're looking for. Let me redirect you right now. D-8726: Could you wait a second? [SCP-3697-A does not respond. SCP-3697-B begins.] SCP-3697-B Instance: Audio of what appears to be a human eating an orange. Post-Exposure Effects: D-8726 demonstrated the characteristic loss of sexual behavior in psychological tests performed immediately after exposure to SCP-3697-B. Subject showed a great interest in the consumption of oranges as well as media depicting the consumption of oranges, and requested access to recording equipment in order to produce their own audio recordings of this activity. Notes: Five days after testing, D-8726 was taken to the infirmary with severe gastrointestinal distress. D-8726 is estimated to have eaten an average of 23 oranges each day prior to being placed on a controlled diet. Subject: D-████ Subject Details: D-████ was originally arrested and charged with [REDACTED]. Subject Instructions: N/A Call Log: SCP-3697-A: Hi again, how can I help you? D-████: What? SCP-3697-A: Oh, sorry about that. I think I know what you're looking for. Let me redirect you right now. [SCP-3697-B begins.] SCP-3697-B Instance: A recording of the song "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley, followed by a synthesized voice reading a web address leading to Document 3697-1. When finished, SCP-3697-A's voice speaks the line "See you later. Congratulations on not being a pervert." Post-Exposure Effects: D-████ demonstrated no changes in behavior. Notes: Since testing, D-████ has successfully appealed their previous charges. In accordance with ethical regulations, their personal information and legal history has been sealed, and they have been transferred to a more appropriate project. Document 3697-1 The html file found through SCP-3697 was removed by the Foundation after SCP-3697's discovery, and previously contained the following text: Holy Heck! You just missed Mr. Sex Number by Gamers Against Weed! Should you bother calling back later? Who is Dr. Wondertainment? Find them all and become Mr. Gamer! 01. Mr. Literal Serial Killer 02. Mr. Normie 03. Mr. Bernie Sanders 04. Mr. Get Anything For Free In Any Shop 20. Mr. Sex Number ✔ 21. Mr. Heavenly Virtues 22. Mr. Deadly Sins 23. Mr. Original Character 24. Mr. D.A.R.E. 25. Mrs. Gentrification 26. Ms. Mad About Video Games 27. Mr. Meme 28. Mr. Ominous (discontinued) 29. Mr. Destiny 30. Mr. Monty Python And The Holy Grail 31. Ms. Zapatista 32. Mr. Hax 33. Mr. Just Has The Tattoo 34. Mr. Top Text and Mr. Bottom Text 35. Mr. Finale Footnotes 1. 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SCP-3698 | euclid | A view of Zone 3698-A from a camera atop the inner barrier. Item #: SCP-3698 Special Containment Procedures: Wing 6 of Site 101 is to remain under lockdown until further notice. Airlocks on windows, doors, and vent systems of Wing 6 are to be inspected twice daily to ensure structural integrity. No expeditions into Wing 6 for sampling are to be conducted without written approval from the O5 Council. All identified instances of SCP-3698-1 have been quarantined into one of two zones near Mount ███████ and Mount █████, designated Zones 3698-A and 3698-C, respectively. These areas are off-limits to the public, park rangers, and all local law enforcement. The perimeters around these Zones consist of two barriers designed to prevent intrusion: One inner barrier constructed of rebar-enforced 3m by 3m bulletproof glass panes. The top of the barrier is lined with electric wiring and cameras every two meters. Each camera has an infrared and low-light setting that can be manually activated from Site 101. The cameras rotate fully once every minute and the rotation is desynchronious to reduce blind spots both exterior to and inside the perimeter. One external barrier constructed of chain-link fence with twice the perimeter of the inner barrier. This exterior barrier is designed to deter civilian entry. The fence itself has been treated with trace doses of anterograde episodic amnestics. In addition, the fence contains a Bachelly-Wurmann SAM1 placed every four meters at human eye-level. All staff approaching the barrier for reconniasance or maintainence should be equipped with head-mounted displays designed to filter out cognitohazardous visual stimuli2. Should any instances of SCP-3698-1 be discovered outside 3698-A or 3698-C, they must be destroyed as soon as possible via controlled incineration to minimize damage to surrounding vegetation. Local conservation groups are to be informed that these incinerations are efforts to control the spread of invasive species. All staff assigned to duty within 1km of the Zones must be outfitted in pressure-sealed suits capable of withstanding off-road environments. Zone 3698-B, located just outside of ███████, WA, is to be kept enclosed in barriers similar to those of 3698-A and 3698-C with one exception. The inner barrier is to be lined with small flamethrowers. If any life is detected within Zone 3698-B, nearby flamethrowers are to activate immediately and incinerate it. All collected SCP-3698 samples are to be enclosed in triple-strength 100ml glass vials developed by Site 101 Researcher █████████ Dufour. The lids are vacuum-sealed, and can be opened either remotely or via two switches on the side of the lid, which must be activated simultaneously to release the lid. Vials are to be filled and sealed remotely via X5-Gatherer Drones at Zones 3698-A and 3698-C. As of 24 May ████, no more samples of SCP-3698 are to be collected under any circumstances. SCP-3698-2 is to be stored in a 4m by 3m by 4m pressurized humanoid containment cell in Site 101's Wing 3, furnished with a bed, desk, and desk chair. No personnel are allowed to converse or interact with SCP-3698-2 without written approval from the O5 Council. SCP-3698-2 is to be fed three meals a day through a 0.5m by 0.5m airlocked door on the cell's north wall. One coniferous tree sapling must be in SCP-3698-2's cell at all times. If the tree shows signs of aging or decay, it must be promptly removed and replaced with a healthy sapling by MTF Chi-5 "Connoisseurs" agents. This replacement must be conducted while SCP-3698-2 is asleep. Any personnel entering SCP-3698-2's cell must be outfitted in pressure-sealed uniforms. Description: SCP-3698 is an olfactory cognitohazard produced by a currently unidentified number of Pseudotsuga menziesii (Douglas fir trees) in the Cascade Mountain range, designated SCP-3698-1. While undetectable through all forms of chemical analysis, SCP-3698 and SCP-3698-1 are visible using Kant counters. Regular Douglas fir trees have an average hume reading of 106.03, whereas SCP-3698-1 exhibit readings of 107.4. Air contaminated with SCP-3698 shares this hume level. SCP-3698's effects depend on its concentration in the air, which increases with proximity to SCP-3698 specimens. >40m (Imperceptible): Scent is imperceptible at this distance from SCP-3698-1 instances. 10-40m (Perceptible): At this distance, SCP-3698 becomes perceptible to humans with normal olfactory abilities. Exposed individuals describe the scent as "pleasant", and "crisp". 89% of test subjects vocally liken it to "fresh pine". 10-4.5m (Anomalous): At this distance, individuals begin to develop anomalous symptoms. These include: Obsession with plants. Exposed individuals will request to have plants - usually, but not exclusively, coniferous saplings - placed in their quarters for up to a week after exposure. Elevated body temperature until room temperature is dropped to 10.6oC. Persistent feelings of nostalgia, particularly [REDACTED | SEE EXPERIMENT LOG] 4.5-2m (Potent):Anomalous symptoms will continue to worsen, becoming increasingly persistent and intrusive. Obsession with coniferous plants. Exposed individuals will request to have coniferous saplings placed in their quarters for up to 13 days after exposure. Elevated body temperature until room temperature is dropped to 8.6oC. Persistent feelings of nostalgia, particularly [REDACTED | SEE EXPERIMENT LOG] Interrogative compulsions for up to 12 days after exposure. Subject will aggressively question staff and other D-Class, prying for personal [REDACTED | SEE EXPERIMENT LOG]. During this time, the individual will be incapable of normal social interaction. <2m (Extremely potent): Anomalous symptoms are malignant, often irreversible, and induce violence in those exposed. Obsession with coniferous plants. Exposed individuals will request to have coniferous saplings placed in their quarters for up to 13 days after exposure. Elevated body temperature bordering on hyperthermia until room temperature is dropped to 3.2oC. Extreme paranoia when outside of wooded environments. Near-total mutism. Interrogative compulsions when not mute. Subjects will aggressively question any nearby humans, prying for [REDACTED | SEE EXPERIMENT LOG] and repeatedly demand to be "returned to the trees". Self-destructive behavior consistent with extreme body dysmorphia. [REDACTED | SEE INTERVIEW WITH AGENT X5-9] SCP-3698 was first discovered on 7 January ████, when two ██████ County forest rangers reported finding a large number of bodies clustered around Douglas fir trees. After contact with the rangers was lost shortly thereafter, MTF Theta-4 "Gardeners" was called to the scene. After a series of remote operations, SCP-3698 and SCP-3698-1 were identified, and the area containing the SCP-3698-1 instances was designated Zone 3698-A. Samples of infected air were later collected and used for D-Class experimentation. Image Transcribed Text Dufour, Don't come back for us but don't let our work go to waste. I'm sorry I couldn't finish the referral, but I need you to do that now. At least I'll find some solace in knowing it won't end here. I can smell it now. Please tell the others I tried we can't let them down we can't let it out Dufour please don't let it ["get out"?] please remember us [unintelligible] trees I can see [unintelligible]. As of 24 May ████, SCP-3698-2 is the designation given to Researcher ████ Rottbauer, who was exposed to extremely potent doses of SCP-3698 during the May 24 Incident. SCP-3698 tends to exhibit extreme distress around Director Paulsen, but is otherwise docile. As of the current revision of this document, SCP-3698-2 has only expressed one symptom characteristic of SCP-3698-exposed individuals: attachment to coniferous vegetation. SCP-3698-2 quickly forms symbiotic connections with coniferous plants, demonstrating a unique understanding of their biological needs despite having little prior botanical knowledge or experience. SCP-3698-2 often has long one-way conversations with coniferous plants placed in its room, though in an unidentified and currently undeciphered language. It is unknown why SCP-3698-2 did not succumb to other symptoms of SCP-3698 exposure. However, as of the current revision of this document, all experimentation on the nature of SCP-3698's traits or psychology is strictly forbidden by the O5 Council and the Ethics Committee. Addendum 3698.1: Object Class Change SCP-3698 class changed to Euclid in light of recent incident at Zone 3698-C and concerns brought before the O5 Council by Site Director Paulsen and Researcher Dufour. The concerns included the unpredictability of SCP-3698's appearance in nature and the inability to accurately predict SCP-3698's behavior due to technological limitations. Motion was approved on 20 March ████ by a 12-1 margin. Addendum 3698.2: Rejected Object Class Change Director Paulsen has requested that SCP-3698's class be changed to Keter ██ times - █ times before the 24 May Incident and ██ after the incident. Each of these requests have been denied due to insufficient evidence of containment difficulty. Addendum 3698.3: Archived Documents The following documents are considered relevant to SCP-3698's containment and have therefore been included in the page. Announcement from Site 101 Director Paulsen Interview With Agent X5-9 Drive A Experiment Log Containment Breach Event 101-24-05-████ The following announcement was sent from Director Paulsen's Foundation email to all Site 101 Staff on 19 June ████ at 10:03. Email contained several flagged linguistic memes that triggered its immediate redirection to ██████████.███ for correction and redistribution. Director Paulsen was reprimanded for attempting to utilize the previous on-site incident for anti-Foundation rhetoric. His editing and viewing permissions for SCP-3698-related documents were also summarily revoked. Good morning everyone, I want this stated for the record: the Euclid designation is insufficient, period. I don't care anymore if this results in my demotion; I owe my staff full honesty, just as I believe the Foundation owes every anomaly, however well-contained, due attention. After the May 24 Incident, I hoped they could finally come to see things our way. Alas, after reviewing the site's allotted budget for next year, I doubt they will. I'm going to be frank. There is absolutely no evidence that SCP-3698 is fully contained. In fact, based on Ji et al.'s report, SCP-3698's area of effect could be up to ████% larger than our current estimate. The figure, of course, is imprecise—something the higher-ups were keen to remind me of. I stress, however, that its inaccuracy is not the result of miscalculation but simply a side effect of our diminishing resources. In light of apparent budget cuts, I've submitted a site transfer request for ██% of researchers, █% of medical staff, ██% of armed personnel and █% of D-Class to surrounding facilities. Those of you who were selected for transfer will receive an email at around 6:30 specifying your new work detail. I want to assure everyone that this is not a demotion, and I wish you all the best of luck elsewhere. I want to offer the same sentiment to everyone remaining as well. You have all been invaluable assets to not only Site 101, but the Foundation as a whole. To those remaining, congratulations - and apologies - are in order. Things are not going to get easier around here, and I'm not going to be any more lax. The Rottbauer Lockdown is still in effect, and likely won't be lifted until Dufour's team can get their filtration system out of the prototyping phase. If it works, it'll be a monumental success, and maybe, just maybe, I won't be as stuck-up about the class designation. Until then, keep up the good work. As always: Secure, Contain, Protect. ████ Paulsen, Site 101 Director Interview 3698-12:30-24-02-████ Interviewed: MTF Chi-5 "Connoisseurs" Agent ███ Singh (X5-9) Interviewer: Site 101 Clinical Psychologist ████ Rottbauer Foreword: Rottbauer was to perform a routine psychological assessment with X5-9, who witnessed the only Foundation staff casualties caused by SCP-3698 until the ██ May Incident. X5-9 accompanied the team of technicians that regularly maintains the innermost barrier around Zone 3698-C. Due to repeated lapses into post-traumatic stress, the assessment was significantly delayed. <Begin Log, 12:30, 24 February ████> Rottbauer: State your name and designation for the record, please. X5-9: ███ Singh, X5-9. Rottbauer: Okay, X5-9… could you walk me through what happened on February ██? X5-9: You mind if I get some water first? Rottbauer: No problem. Anything you need. X5-9 gets a cup of water from a cooler. As he carries the cup back to his seat, his hand begins to shake. A small amount of water spills onto the floor. X5-9: Shit - sorry. Rottbauer: Don't worry, Singh. Let's just get through this. If you need us to do any of those exercises, we can. Unfortunately, the Level-4s won't let me suspend this interview again. X5-9: I'm fine - just the nerves. We approached the second barrier at around 09:00, like always. The head tech, Li, let us in and almost immediately, Ingham started experiencing problems with his suit. Rottbauer: Could you be a little more specific? X5-9: He kept complaining about an indicator in his suit going off - the cooling system, I think. This was before the recall4, so we figured it was just a minor issue. We continued to the inner barrier and see that a camera on the east wall is damaged. Li opened up the gate and Yanez and Ingham stepped through while I wait outside. Rottbauer: Why did you wait outside? X5-9: Can't keep people out if you're on the other side of the bulletproof glass. Rottbauer: I see. Please continue. X5-9: Everything ran smoothly for a while. Yanez set up a ladder and spotted Ingham while he went up to repair the camera. After a while Ingham started complaining that he's getting warm. He yells over to Yanez like "The suit's cooling is broken - I'm gonna get winded if I don't lose some weight." So he unstrapped and dropped down his toolbelt. Just a few seconds after the tool belt hit the ground, Ingham stopped working - dropped his tools and jumped twelve feet down from the top of the ladder. X5-9 takes a sip of water. His hand shakes as he tries to stabilize the cup at mouth-level. X5-9: Ingham started rambling as he struggled to stand up. Kept muttering about the "fresh pine", "Christmas morning", all of that stuff - classic signs of exposure. Before I could get to him, Li tried to drag him outside the first barrier. Of course, Ingham didn't like that at all; he kicked Li square in the knee and knocked him over before darting back through the entrance. Yanez managed to chase him down, though, just as he was about to reach a tree, and got him restrained with some duct tape. He also found a small tear near a belt loop of Ingham's suit. Yanez opened the entrances while Li and I carried Ingham back to the Jeep. Rottbauer: Did you notice any unusual behavior from Li? X5-9: No - nothing. He seemed perfectly fine. I looked at his knee but the suit still seemed in tact. He responded to my orders without question and seemed pretty shaken by Ingham's behavior. Besides, I had Ingham to worry about first. Then we got back to the jeep and… Rottbauer: Li incapacitated you, correct? X5-9: The last thing I heard before everything went black was Yanez yelling at him. I woke up about a half hour later and reached for the submachine gun on my side only to find a torn strap. Somehow, my suit wasn't compromised, so I pulled out my knife and assessed my surroundings. The jeep was still there, so clearly I hadn't been left for dead. Rottbauer: Did you hear the other members of the team? X5-9: Not at first; snow's a pretty good sound absorber. I could only start to hear their commotion when I got right alongside the second barrier. X5-9 remains silent for the next twenty seconds. Rottbauer: ███, I'm sorry, but I need you to keep going. I'm going to need you to describe what happened after you re-entered Zone C. X5-9 begins to heave. X5-9: Li and Ingham were stripped - maybe they did it to themselves, maybe… I don't know. As I got closer… as… X5-9 rubs the back of his head as his face reddens. X5-9: They were drilling Yanez into a tree by his fucking hands and feet. Right through his fucking bones! And Yanez just kept screaming and his screams turned into pleas - begging for me to kill him. To just die. For God to let him go. What the fuck could I do? Li had my gun! They knew I was there! What the fuck could I have done? Rottbauer: Nobody's holding you responsible for this, ███ - X5-9: And then, just like that, the drill, the screaming, everything just stopped. No sound for a solid minute. I stood there as they fucking stared at me, trying to pull myself together - trying to think of a way out. Yanez… despite all the blood Yanez lost, he wasn't dead. His head, which had gone limp just a minute ago, looked up. His eyes met mine and… and he just says "we're done decorating the tree". Ingham and Li look at me and start repeating the same thing again and again until their vocal cords fucking froze and ripped apart. X5-9 looks up at Rottbauer, tears visible on his face. X5-9: And then they each took turns with the gun. They blew their brains out with my - X5-9 rests his head back in his hands and begins to sob loudly. Rottbauer attempts to console him, and after 28 minutes is able to escort him out of the room. <End Log, 13:15, 24 February ████> Post-Interview Statement | 24 February ████ | ████ Rottbauer: X5-9 is still in no shape to resume work. Every time he's around a firearm he lapses into post-traumatic psychosis. He should continue his regular medication as prescribed by Dr. Fahey and continue seeing me on a regular basis for CBT. Once again, I believe a small course of episode-specific amnestics could drastically improve his mental state. Post-Interview Statement | 3 March ████ | █████████ Dufour: Since what happened at Zone C, one big question has kept me awake: What happened to Li? According to X5-9's observation, Li's suit had no tear in it upon leaving the inner barrier. I understand this is thrown into question given the fact that Ingham kicked Li's knee before leaving the barrier. However, considering that the suits are made of [REDACTED], I doubt that a single kick, much less one from a standard-issue boot, could do significant enough damage to cause a tear - at least immediately. Upon examining Li's suit, my team observed that the tear was not caused by impact alone. While the impact certainly did damage the material, it took continuous, localized stress for the suit to actually fail. From this, we've constructed a new timeline of Li's exposure: Assault from Ingham. Li is kicked in the knee once with a standard-issue boot. He expresses no immediate symptoms and is able to understand and complete orders from X5-9. This would compress the [REDACTED] in the fabric at the point of impact, reducing their durability up to ██%. Fabric on the knee stretches and tears while Li and X5-9 transport Ingham to the jeep. As we discovered during the recent recall, the suits' fabric significantly limited motion in the field. MTFs routinely complained about their interference with aerobic activities. We've recorded ███ cases of these things coming apart due to intense stretching before. With the area on Li's suit already damaged, a tear would require far less extraneous activity than such cases. Li assaults X5-9. At this point, it is clear that Li's suit had torn and he has been exposed. He succumbs rapidly, as is standard, and exhibits characteristic symptoms accordingly. Of course, this raises another ugly question based on what we already know about SCP-3698. Li's symptoms are indicative of exposure to extremely potent SCP-3698, but according to X5-9's testimony and evidence at the scene, they manifested well outside the external barrier. My only explanation is that gas trapped in Ingham's suit escaped and entered Li's. But that would mean SCP-3698 does not behave like a normal gas - that it does not disperse so much as relocate from one individual to the next, like a school of fish or a pack of wolves. After all, both SCP-3698 samples and schools of fish tend to confine themselves to specific volumes. Both have directional behaviors as well, seeking out food or - in SCP-3698's case - Douglas fir trees and humans. The main issue with SCP-3698, plain and simple, is that we are too ignorant to determine if it is an object or an organism - whether it is indeed a gas or a cluster of intangible zooids. We do not have the equipment, the funding, or the personnel to determine any of this. SCP-3698 is a new breed of memetic anomaly - and I use the term "breed" intentionally here. By almost all measures, it doesn't exist - and according to the only machine that can measure it, it's non-anomalous - twenty points below even a minor reality bender. In other words, SCP-3698 is a pure meme - one that cannot be expressed or reliably detected. It can only be experienced and known by those it afflicts. The fact that we even found SCP-3698 is a miracle. The fact that we still consider it Safe is appalling. Note: The drive containing SCP-3698's experiment log was damaged during the events of 24-May ████ and several files contained within were corrupted. 15:04 | 11 Jan ████ [DATA CORRUPTED] 15:00 | 15 Jan ████ [DATA CORRUPTED] 15:02 | 19 Jan ████ Experimenter(s): Researcher Donaldson, Researcher Parker Subject(s): D-9821 Conditions: One vial of perceptible SCP-3698 will be introduced to subject in testing room. Subject will be ordered to release vial lid and describe any feelings it evokes. Parker: Please open the vial on the table in front of you. D-9821: How do I do that, again? Donaldson: As we instructed you, please release the switches on the side of the lid. D-9821: Don't have to get pissy about it. D-9821 releases the lid, opening the vial. D-9821: Huh… what's that, some kind of perfume? Parker: Please describe the smell. D-9821: Smells like fresh pine to me. It kinda reminds me of Christmas. Like when my parents took us to this tree farm… D-9821 inhales deeply. D-9821: Yeah… just like that farm. Parker: Do you feel any physical sensations? D-9821: Just the smell. Am I supposed to feel something else? <End Log, 15:05> Discussion: Well, we seem to have a sense of how far away you need to be from SCP-3698 to be relatively unaffected. It seems that, while the scent is still discernable, it doesn't trigger any visible psychological or physiological symptoms at this concentration. At least now we have a contained form of this thing that's somewhere between between "deadly" and "unnoticeable". 15:00 | 21 Jan ████ [DATA CORRUPTED] Discussion: 10m seems to be the magic distance. For the time being, D-3092 and D-2988 should be separated from their peers and placed under strict observation. We don't want another spree like D-4219's. Additionally, while the effects haven't been communicable thus far, we shouldn't take any liberties. The subjects that didn't display anomalous symptoms can be returned to their quarters. 15:00 | 26 Jan ████ Experimenter(s): Researcher Donaldson Subject(s): Group D-101-1 Conditions: 50 D-Class living in Wing 1 will have vials introduced to their quarters, each of which will be set off remotely at exactly 15:00. The vials' samples will be taken from areas surrounding an isolated SCP-3698-1 specimen in 1-meter increments (i.e. one sample at 1m from the tree, one from 2m from the tree, etc.). [DATA CORRUPTED] Discussion: Thanks to this experiment, we finally have a sense of how concentration changes SCP-3698's effect. Hopefully, we'll be smarter about testing going forward and can restrict our experimentation to case studies. It is my hope that Parker and I can study those affected by the more potent dosages in the near future. 15:02 | 01 Feb ████ [DATA CORRUPTED] 15:01 | 09 Feb ████ [DATA CORRUPTED] freshpIne 15:01 | 11 Feb ████ [DATA CORRUPTED] D-6021 displays extreme distress upon entering the test room D-6021: No, fuck - no no no, what the fuck is this? Donaldson: Please settle down, 6021 - the room temperature is only temporary. We simply want to identify a comfortable room temperature for you. D-6021: You already know how cold I need the room! I've told you fuckers - D-6021 starts pacing around the room. After a minute of uninterrupted pacing, she begins pounding on the airlock and screaming expletives. Donaldson: 6021, sit down. We're in the process of lowering the temperature. If you continue attempting to escape, you will be punished accordingly. D-6021: Fuck you! I just want to go home! They need me! At this point, Researcher Parker recommends that Researcher Donaldson cease lowering the temperature. Donaldson complies. Parker: 6021, we're going to continue lowering the room temperature. However, we would like to ask you some questions first; we just need a little information. D-6021 does not acknowledge Parker and continues to beat the airlock. Donaldson: 6021, if you don't sit down immediately, you will be terminated. You are compromising the security of the testing room. D-6021 begins using her head to bludgeon the door. Her screams continue as her forehead starts to bleed. At this point, the airlock began displaying signs of pre-compromise and MTF-X5 agents are called in to terminate D-6021. <End Log, 15:06> Discussion: Once again, it appears that self-mutilation is not a direct result of potent exposure, but rather a side-effect of the exposed individual's distress. It appears that this distress cannot be used as an interrogative aid, either. At least with the subjects exposed to the extremely potent strain, their bodies give out after a while. 15:01 | 16 Feb ████ Experimenter(s): Researcher Donaldson, Researcher Parker Subject(s): D-8911 [DATA CORRUPTED] Parker: Please describe your recent episodes for us. D-8911: Everything becomes the trees. Parker: Please elaborate. D-8911: I walk down the hallways and they're just coated in wood. I know they're not wood, but that's what they are to me. I guess the food's kinda nice though. The cafeteria food always tastes like sugar cookies now, too. Guess it makes sense. Parker: What do you mean "it makes sense"? D-8911: The trees invite it all back. The music and bells and the caroling, the ham and peppermint, and smells. Of course, at first it's just the smells, but then it's everything. And then one by one it just steals them or burns them. Parker: You seem to be describing lots of things typically associated with the holidays. D-8911: It's wonderful. But then you realize how empty it all is without them. Without the trees. They're where it all starts and ends - where it all congregates. And then they just burn. Everything burns. Everything starts to burn! It's all hollow! It's all fucking gone! D-8911 stands up from his seat. Parker stands back and motions to X5-10. Parker: Sit down now, please. We already told you what would happen if you move without orders. D-8911: I know I'm never getting my tree. D-8911 throws his chair at Parker's head and is terminated by armed security. The chair strikes Parker in the head, concussing her. <End Log, 15:09> Discussion: It appears that D-8911's intrusive thoughts were not confined to coniferous trees, but also the holiday season. My working theory is that SCP-3698's effect somehow triggers episodic memories associated with Christmas trees. Perhaps it's a form of incentive to lure those affected back to SCP-3698-1 instances. 15:10 | 22 Feb ████ [DATA CORRUPTED] theAMnesticoftimecannoteraseusforNOThingisclandestineinthelandofthievesleastOFwhichthethieves 15:00 | 28 Feb ████ [DATA CORRUPTED] youburnfromtheHEATandyouweltinitwithoutrepreivewhileyouBUTteryourbreadanddrinkyourwineandreminisceonfalsehoodslikealoofkingsatopthronesOFpineneedles Discussion: D-7149's interrogative compulsion seems to be a common trait among subjects exposed to more potent SCP-3698 samples. All D-101-1 subjects dosed with these samples seemed fixated on all things holidays as well, at least for the first few days after exposure. 15:02 | 03 Mar ████ [DATA CORRUPTED] 15:01 | 08 Mar ████ [DATA CORRUPTED] yettheCOLDcomestodrinkofyouandiwithoutmercyandiwthoutcareforfeebleMEMORYyetyousomehowthinkyourselfimmuneandseparatefromthoseyouhastilyabANDoned 15:00 | 13 Mar ████ [DATA CORRUPTED] Donaldson: Why did you attempt to assault Researcher Brand? D-6895: Asshole took my tree away. Donaldson: You mean the lily that Researcher Davis gave you? D-6895: It was a companion. It kept me safe — helped me remember. Donaldson: I don't understand. D-6895: It's not much, but it did wonders. After you assholes finished gassing me, it was the only thing that kept me sane. The smell kept the memories close, but without it they're all flushed away. You took my fucking childhood from me. The trees help but they can't fix everything. Donaldson: I'd urge you to correct your tone, 6895. D-6895: What else are you gonna take from me if I don't? What the fuck do I have left? Donaldson: I'm not going to entertain your adolescent whining, 6895. Let's get back on topic. Why did you attempt to assault Researcher Brand? D-6895 eyes the agent in the corner of the room and appears to sneer at him. Donaldson: D-6895, please respond. D-6895: I just wanted to get back the only thing that gave my memories… I don't know, weight, okay? I panicked. I fucked up. I know I did. That good enough for you? Donaldson: Not particularly, but I think it's all I'm going to get from you. Enjoy the rest of your month. D-6895: Brain yourself. <End Log, 15:03> Discussion: It seems that plants give those exposed some sort of emotional grounding. Why some require trees and others don't is still a mystery. 15:02 | 19 Mar ████ [DATA CORRUPTED] 15:04 | 24 Mar ████ [DATA CORRUPTED] 15:03 | 28 Mar ████ [DATA CORRUPTED] 15:00 | 5 Apr ████ Experimenter(s): Researcher Donaldson, Researcher Parker Subject(s): D-8883 Conditions: D-8883 will be interviewed by Researcher Parker with an armed guard present. Questions will be centered around the deaths of his peers - D-2099 and D-2112, both of whom where exposed to extremely potent samples of SCP-3698 during the January 26 experiment. Parker: Let's try this again. Could you describe your cellmates' behavior on March 25? D-8883 remains silent for two minutes. Parker motions to a camera in the corner. Parker: If you don't answer, I'm going to tell Donaldson to crank up the temperature. D-8883 begins muttering unintelligibly. Parker: Could you speak a little louder, please? D-8883: Let me ask you something first, doctor. You are a doctor, right? Parker: Well, I do have a PhD. I was hoping you could - D-8883: What's the first winter you remember? The first holiday season? Parker: As we've told you and the others before, we're not going to give into this line of questioning. You are here for us to question, not the other way around. Now, once again: describe your cellmates' behavior on March 29. D-8883 remains silent for several minutes. Parker: Let me ask you something else: why do you keep asking me questions about the holidays? What's behind the obsession? D-8883: It's not a compulsion - more of a coping mechanism. Self-medication? Parker: How does interrogating other people help you cope? D-8883: How does it help you? Parker stands up, seemingly out of anger. Parker: You know, pissing off the woman who decides whether you leave this room in a body bag or not probably isn't a good idea. Angering me isn't exactly grounds for termination, but it'll make me far less hesitant to give you the benefit of the doubt when you finally pull something. D-8883:Their pasts strengthen mine. Parker sits back down and leans toward D-8883. Parker: Then how does it help you to kill them? D-8883 remains silent for another five minutes. Parker: If you won't answer now, you will eventually. This interview is over. D-8883: I want to be returned to the trees, doctor. Parker: In a just world, pal. <End Log, 15:10> Discussion: He's still mostly nonverbal. We'll never be able to proceed with these interviews until we can find some way to coerce D-8883 into giving us useful responses. 15:02 | 15 Apr ████ [DATA CORRUPTED] comeCHILDrencomereturntousweareYOUrgloryweshallgiftyouRUNrunrunchildrencomeandreceiveyourglorypleasewearealoneinthesnowwewishtobeyoursandyoursalonecomecomeandgiveusSOlaceinwarmthweareonlyWARMtogetherchildren 15:03 | 19 Apr ████ Experimenter(s): Researcher Donaldson, Researcher Parker Subject(s): D-8883 [DATA CORRUPTED] 15:03 | 25 Apr ████ Experimenter(s): Researcher Donaldson, Researcher Parker Subject(s): D-8883 [DATA CORRUPTED] 15:01 | 03 May ████ Experimenter(s): Researcher Donaldson, Researcher Parker Subject(s): D-8883, D-5200 Conditions: D-8883 will be placed in a room with D-5200, who will be restrained, and one vial of extremely potent SCP-3698 placed on a table in front of him. D-8883 will be given the choice to open the vial and expose his peer or keep it sealed. Both subjects will be allowed to openly communicate with one another. If the vial is opened, all actions D-8883 wishes to perform on D-5200 will not be restrained. Donaldson: 8883, the vial on the table is filled with extremely potent SCP-3698. This sample is as strong as the one we exposed you to. You may choose to open it. D-5200: Wait, what the fuck is this? What's in that? D-8883 keeps his head down. Donaldson: You may do what you wish. We will not interfere and we will not punish you. D-5200: Punish him for what? D-8883: Doctor, why would I expose him? There's no way out for him. It would be torture for torture's sake. Sacrifice without an alter. D-5200: No, no - buddy, please. 8883, that your number? 8883, you're the only one who's gonna talk to me. They aren't gonna give you shit; please, we need to cooperate here! This is a loyalty test or something. It's a sick fucking game, but we can beat it - Donaldson: 8883, what incentive would you need to open the vial? D-8883: A tree. He needs a tree; we both do. D-5200: 8883, please! Donaldson: Please elaborate. D-8883: I can describe the tree. I never had one as a kid, but my neighbors did. They always put it up. It was so pretty… D-5200 begins struggling in his restraints violently. Donaldson: Thank you both, that's all we need for now. X5-26 will enter the room to see you both out shortly. Agent X5-26 D-8883 enters the test room and D-8883 surrenders the vial to him without protest. <End Log, 15:06> [DATA CORRUPTED] come 15:04 | 06 May ████ Experimenter(s): Researcher Donaldson, Researcher Parker Subject(s): D-8883, D-5528 [DATA CORRUPTED] for 15:00 | 10 May ████ Experimenter(s): Researcher Donaldson, Researcher Parker Subject(s): D-8883, D-3576, D-2525 [DATA CORRUPTED] us 15:05 | 16 May ████ Experimenter(s): Researcher Donaldson, Researcher Parker Subject(s): D-8883, D-5093 (sedated), D-3920 (sedated), D-5578 (sedated), D-3956(sedated), D-1198 (sedated), D-0090 (sedated) [DATA CORRUPTED] Discussion: The injuries D-8883 continues to inflict on others' hands appear to be significant; it's a behavior he repeated in each of the two latest tests. However, it appears that in the presence of coniferous plants, he doesn't even need to be intimidated into violence. Suicidal mutilative behavior also appears to heighten under these conditions. Perhaps observing D-8883 around more coniferous plants for a longer span of time could further elucidate this uptick in aggressive behavior. 15:00 | 20 May ████ Experimenter(s): Researcher Parker Subject(s): D-8883 Conditions: D-8883 will be escorted to the perimeter of Zone A by Researcher Parker and Agent X5-21. D-8883 will be tethered to the escort jeep at all times and will be ordered to walk exactly 40m into the wilderness with Parker to conduct the interview. [DATA CORRUPTED] [DATA CORRUPted] Disciplinary Referral from Researchers Dufour, Tiller, Milton, Davis, and Rottbauer. Statement below prepared by Dufour: <Attached: █████████████████> It has come to the attention of several Site 101 researchers that Director Paulsen has been complicit in Donaldson and Parker's unethical experiments on D-Class personnel. We believe that his personal fears regarding SCP-3698 have hindered his effectiveness as a leader and hope that he can be brought before the Ethics Committee and O5 Council for disciplinary action. We have attached the Experiment Log to this letter for your review. As you will see, several of these experiments utilized egregious numbers of D-Class, violating Foundation Ethics Code 4.A.098. We have become increasingly concerned at the testing conditions of one D-Class in particular, D-8883. D-8883's tests repeatedly involved excessive psychological trauma both to him and to other subjects. Instead of being separated from his peers, D-8883 has been exposed to ██ other D-Class during tests and allowed to maul and torment them under the guise of routine experimentation. When questioned about their motives for doing this, Donaldson and Parker have been dismissive and obstructive. They were also dismissive when Rottbauer insisted on running psychological debriefs on exposed D-Class prior to decommissioning, insisting that such treatment would "interfere with long-term observational results". We request: That Director Paulsen be held before the Ethics Committee on charges of attempting to conceal information from both the O5 Council and the Ethics Committee on numerous occasions. This renders him complicit in the series of unethical experiments that occurred under Researchers Donaldson and Parker. That Researchers Donaldson and parker be assessed for antisocial personality disorder and denied access to all D-Class experimentation as soon as possible. That Researchers Donaldson and Parker be reprimanded for their continued unethical experimentation on D-Class under Foundation Ethics Code 4.A.098, 4.A.201, and 4.A.202. While the Foundation routinely uses D-Class for experimentation that operates in the moral gray area - and yes, sometimes in the dark - it also demonstrates parsimony whenever possible. Through his "by any means necessary" philosophy, Paulsen has clearly demonstrated poor leadership and professionalism. We hope <Draft saved to drive on 15:59 | 24 May ████> Wing 6 East (Rooms 600-639) | 14:50-15:25 Wing 6 East (Rooms 600-639) | 14:50-15:25 Time Location Event 14:50 Room 602 Researcher Donaldson and Researcher Parker review the questionnaire prepared for an SCP-3698 D-Class experiment scheduled for 15:00. 14:51 Room 602 Donaldson notes as an aside that he wonders "how long it'll be until [they] can get back to more fun subjects". 14:51 Room 602 Parker asks Donaldson to conduct the interview as "8883 probably won't be too cooperative with [her] anytime soon". 15:01 Test Room 614 D-8883 enters Room 614 accompanied by Agent X5-18. 15:04 Test Room 614 Donaldson enters Room 614. 15:04 Test Room 614 D-8883 seemingly enters a psychotic state, charging Donaldson. X5-18 fires upon D-8883, hitting him █ times in the chest and abdomen. A stray bullet strikes Donaldson in the hand, causing rapid blood loss. Despite traumatic injuries, D-8883 charges X5-18 and steals the knife strapped to his side as █ additional rounds are fired into his legs and torso. 15:05 Test Room 614 D-8883 stabs X5-18 several times in the right arm, causing X5-18 to drop his firearm. D-8883 grabs the gun and fires █ rounds into X5-18, killing him. 15:05 Observation Room 612 Parker calls for immediate MTF support to Wing 6 over the intercom. 15:05 Test Room 614 D-8883 fires ██ rounds into Donaldson's hands. Donaldson lapses into shock from blood loss and loses consciousness. D-8883 fires into the observation cameras, and video and audio feed from Test Room 614 is lost. 15:05 Test Room 614 D-8883 fires █ rounds, presumably into the test room door. The door's lock fails shortly after. 15:06 Wing 6 /Main Wing Airlock X5-3, X5-4, X5-6, X5-7, X5-10, X5-11, and X5-12 enter Wing 6 as D-8883 enters the corridor, each dressed in pressure-sealed combat uniforms. X5 agents open fire. 15:06 Corridor D-8883 takes cover in the entrance of Test Room 614 and begins firing into doors on the opposite side of the hall, several of which are storage rooms. 15:07 Corridor X5-3 manually activates Wing 6's airlock. All windows and exterior doors to Wing 6 are automatically pressure-sealed. 15:07 Corridor D-8883 steps into the corridor and begins firing at X5 agents. █ rounds strike X5-3 and X5-11 in the feet and left hand respectively. 15:08 Corridor D-8883 is killed after ██ wounds to the head, neck, and chest. 15:09 Corridor X5 agents progress to Test Room 612 and confirm the death of X5-18 via gunshot wounds to major organs and the death of Researcher Donaldson via blood loss. 15:10 Corridor X5 agents begin clearing the wing. 15:11 Corridor Rooms 601-609 are cleared. Researcher Milton is found dead within Room 607 from a bullet wound to the head. Researcher Kim is found critically injured within Room 609 from █ bullet wounds to the shoulders and calf. Kim is rushed to the medical wing by X5-3. 15:15 Corridor Rooms 610-614 are cleared. Parker enquires about Donaldson and D-8883. X5 agents inform her of D-8883's termination and Donaldson's death. 15:16 Corridor Rooms 615-617 are cleared. Researcher Davis is found dead within Storage Room 615 from █ bullet wounds to the head and abdomen. 15:17 Storage Room 617 Agent X5-7 notes that █ vials of SCP-3698 in Room 617 have been compromised - apparently by D-8883's earlier gunfire. 15:17 Corridor Several rounds go off in Wing 6 East. Video and audio feed from corridor camera 1, 2, and 4 cease, leaving only camera 3 operational. 15:18 Corridor X5 agents regroup in the hallway. X5-4 is noticeably absent. X5-10 and X5-111 note that they did not observe X5-4 leaving Room 614. 15:18 Corridor Three grenades enter the corridor from Test Room 614 and detonate. X5-6, X5-10, X5-11, and X5-12 are killed in the blast, while X5-7 is concussed. Corridor camera 3 is damaged by shrapnel and audio feed ceases. 15:20 Corridor Donaldson emerges from Room 612 holding a X5 submachine gun and moves to Room 614. He fires ██ rounds toward the airlock between Wing 6 East and Wing 6 North, compromising it. 15:20 Observation Room 612 Parker is cornered in her office, visibly distressed. The door to Room 612 is compromised by gunfire. 15:21 Observation Room 612 Room 612's door opens and Donaldson appears in the doorway. Parker begins hyperventilating and pleading with Donaldson. 15:23 Observation Room 612 Donaldson fires ██ rounds into Parker's hands. Several of these rounds go through her hands and strike the computers behind her. 15:25 Corridor X5-7 fires ██ rounds into Wing 6 North. X5-7 is almost immediately killed by █ bullet wounds to the head and neck. Wing 6 North (Rooms 640-680) | 15:06-15:25 Wing 6 North (Rooms 640-680) | 15:06-15:25 Time Location Event 15:06 Wing 6 North Hearing Parker's announcement, research staff begin rapidly exiting the wing via the North entrance to Wing 4. 15:07 Wing 6 North ███ staff vacate the wing before the X5-3 activates the airlocks, sealing off Wing 6 from the rest of the site. █ Wing 6 North personnel are trapped inside: Researcher Tennyson, X5-25, X5-38, Researcher Tamblin, and Researcher Rottbauer. 15:07 Corridor Trapped personnel begin searching for pressure-sealed suits for the unarmed staff. Gunfire is audible from Wing 6 East. 15:10 Laboratory 665 Staff locate several pressure-sealed suits and equip them. X5-25 leaves to assess the integrity of the airlock separating the North and East wings. Rottbauer begins to search rooms for any remaining personnel. 15:15 Corridor Researcher Tennyson attempts to break through the airlock on the North entrance to Wing 4. Researcher Tamblin attempts to restrain him, fearing a containment breach. 15:15 Corridor Tennyson removes Tamblin and beats him unconscious. X5-38 orders Tennyson to lie down on the ground, threatening him with termination, while she assesses the damage to Tamblin's uniform. 15:15 Corridor Rottbauer is alerted by the rest of the group's state and runs back to them. 15:17 Wing 6 East/ Wing 6 North Airlock X5-25 reaches the airlock and observes other agents congregating in the corridor. 15:18 Wing 6 East/ Wing 6 North Airlock Grenades enter Wing 6 East corridor and detonate. X5-25 is unharmed by the blast but the airlock is damaged. 15:18 Corridor Hearing the blast, X5-38 leaves Rottbauer with a pistol, ordering him to keep Tennyson face-down on the ground and shoot Tamblin if he shows signs of SCP-3698 exposure. X5-38 then leaves to investigate the blast. 15:20 Wing 6 East/ Wing 6 North Airlock Researcher Donaldson's bullets compromise the airlock and strike X5-25 in the chest and arm. 15:22 Wing 6 East/ Wing 6 North Airlock X5-38 reaches X5-25 at the breached airlock. X5-25 draws his sidearm and fires █ bullets at X5-38 at point-blank range, killing her. 15:23 Corridor Tamblin awakens suddenly and shoves Rottbauer to the ground. The pistol falls from Rottbauer's hand and slides a short distance away. 15:23 Corridor Tamblin begins attacking Tennyson, tearing at his suit and repeatedly smashing his head into the floor. 15:24 Corridor Rottbauer retrieves the pistol and fires █ rounds at Tamblin, █ of which strike Tamblin in the head and back, killing him. 15:24 Corridor Tennyson begins exhibiting signs of SCP-3698 exposure. Rottbauer fires a single round at each of Tennyson's kneecaps and orders him to "stay down" or Rottbauer will be forced to terminate him. 15:24 Corridor Rottbauer proceeds toward the entrance to Wing 6 East. 15:25 Wing 6 East/ Wing 6 North Airlock ██ bullets strike X5-25 in rapid succession from Wing 6 East. X5-25 briefly returns fire before dying of bullet wounds to the back. Wing 6 East (Rooms 600-639) | 15:26-16:05 Wing 6 East (Rooms 600-639) | 15:26-16:05 Time Location Event 15:26 Corridor Researchers Donaldson and Parker exit Room 612 and proceed to Storage Room 609, which housed several coniferous plant saplings. 15:27 Storage Room 609 Donaldson and Parker begin arranging the saplings into a ring-shaped formation in the center of the room. 15:29 Storage Room 609 Donaldson and Parker fully enclose themselves within the ring of saplings. 15:29 Wing 6 East/ Wing 6 North Airlock Researcher Rottbauer enters Wing 6 East and wanders past the corpses in the corridor, visibly nauseous. 15:30 Observation Room 612 Rottbauer enters Room 612 and examines the large pool of Parker's blood in the corner. He vomits and sits down in a chair adjacent to the damaged computers. 15:32 Observation Room 612 Rottbauer examines the Experiment Log, which is displayed on a nearby damaged monitor. Several of the files display corrupted or cognitohazardous information. 15:40 Observation Room 612 Rottbauer finishes reading the Experiment Log and moves over to the intercom. 15:41 Observation Room 612 Rottbauer announces that all other personnel in Wing 6 are exposed to SCP-3698 or dead and calls for additional assistance from MTF X5. 15:41 Storage Room 609 Donaldson and Parker overhear the message on the intercom and step outside the ring of saplings. They proceed to exit the room. 15:41 Corridor Donaldson fires █ rounds at Room 612. 15:42 Observation Room 612 Rottbauer hides behind the wall separating Room 612 from the corridor and reloads his pistol. None of Donaldson's rounds make contact. 15:43 Observation Room 612 Rottbauer fires █ rounds at Donaldson, striking him in the head and shoulder, killing him. 15:43 Corridor Parker tries to pick up Donaldson's firearm. Rottbauer exits Room 612 and charges her. 15:43 Corridor Rottbauer shoves Parker against a wall and grabs the submachine gun, firing █ rounds at Parker at point-blank range, killing her. 15:45 Corridor After standing motionless in the corridor for one and a half minutes, Rottbauer places the gun on the floor and stumbles back into Room 612. 15:46 Observation Room 612 Rottbauer sits down next to the computers, visibly in shock. 15:50 Wing 6 East/ Wing 6 North Airlock Researcher Tennyson enters Wing 6 North, shuffling toward the airlock at the entrance to the Main Wing. 15:55 Corridor Tennyson charges the Main Wing entrance head-first, attempting to break through the airlock. 15:55 Observation Room 612 Rottbauer hears Tennyson impact the airlock and exits Room 612. 15:56 Corridor Tennyson bashes his head into the airlock ██ times and begins bleeding profusely from the forehead. Rottbauer runs over to Tennyson and attempts to restrain him. 15:57 Corridor Tennyson attacks Rottbauer, beating his head and neck. A small tear opens up on Rottbauer's neck, which Rottbauer immediately covers with his glove. 15:57 Corridor Rottbauer knocks Tennyson to the ground and kicks him in the neck █ times, killing him. Rottbauer then sprints into Observation Room 612. 15:58 Observation Room 612 Rottbauer inhales deeply and removes his suit. He withdraws a keychain with a small USB attached from his back pocket. 15:59 Observation Room 612 Rottbauer inserts the USB into a nearby computer and copies over a file from the USB onto the Experiment Log's drive. 16:00 Observation Room 612 Rottbauer ejects the USB from the computer and suddenly exhales. He grabs a nearby piece of printer paper and begins writing on it with a ballpoint pen. As he continues to write, his handwriting becomes increasingly illegible. 16:00 Observation Room 612 Rottbauer starts tearing at the paper with the pen before abruptly ceasing all motion. He tapes the note to the hard drive and unplugs the drive from the observation room computers. 16:01 Corridor Rottbauer exits Room 612, carrying the drive, and enters Room 609. 16:02 Corridor X5 agents enter Wing 6 East from the Main Wing and proceed to sweep the wing room-by-room. 16:05 Storage Room 609 X5 agents find Rottbauer in Room 609 encircled by the ring of saplings. Rottbauer surrenders and is promptly detained. 16:13 Corridor X5 agents finish clearing Wing 6 and exit through the Main Wing airlock. Footnotes 1. Subconscious Aversion Memetic: A nonviolent deterrence method approved for use on civilians. Often abbreviated "SAM". Come in three distinct forms: visual, auditory, and textile, the first being the most common. 2. For examples of use in the field, see document SCP-1730, Addendum 1730.3, Exploration Log 7. 3. It is currently unknown why Douglas firs have slightly above-average hume levels. 4. All Foundation pressure-sealed suits manufactured prior to 2009 were recalled because of a fatal cooling/heating system error. The malfunction made minor leaks in the suits practically undetectable. As a result, a suit's integrity could be compromised without depressurization alarms sounding during even minor cooling/heating system errors. The recall was completed on 27 March ████. |
SCP-3699 | euclid | My name is Roderick. I am a small shingle stone. There isn't really very much to say about me beyond that. close Info X SCP-3699: Memoirs of a Shingle Beach Author: Tufto, written on their original account. More of their work can be found here. Item #: SCP-3699 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3699 is to be cordoned off from public access, with Foundation personnel on-site to guard a perimeter within the marshland behind it. A dedicated taskforce is to track down any SCP-3699-1 instances in the possession of civilians and retrieve them, applying full amnestics to any civilians aware of SCP-3699's or SCP-3699-1's anomalous effects. Description: SCP-3699 refers to Cley Beach, Norfolk, England. SCP-3699 is a shingle beach, predominantly composed of small rocks and stones. SCP-3699's anomalous properties are not apparent unless a shingle stone is removed from SCP-3699. These stones are henceforth referred to as SCP-3699-1 instances. Approximately 10 days after being removed from SCP-3699 by a human, SCP-3699-1 instances will begin to vocalise English in a "Received Pronounciation" accent, despite possessing no mechanisms for speech. SCP-3699-1 instances have been described as highly intelligent and articulate, and have proven cooperative with Foundation questioning. SCP-3699-1 instances are sapient, and possess fully-realised personalities and memories. They ordinarily claim to possess names traditionally found in England. SCP-3699-1 instances are apparently capable of remembering their entire existence as a shingle-rock, while also remembering every larger object they were once part of. The origin of SCP-3699 is unknown. It is also unknown how SCP-3699-1 instances are capable of vocalisation, given how in all physical aspects they resemble ordinary pieces of rock. SCP-3699-1 instances exhibit no other anomalous behaviour. Returning an SCP-3699-1 instance to SCP-3699 causes their anomalous properties to deactivate, until they are once more removed from SCP-3699. See below for samples of interviews with SCP-3699-1 instances. +Interview 3699-3 -Interview 3699-3 Interviewed: SCP-3699-1-1, who goes by the name of "Roderick" and speaks with a male voice. Interviewer: Dr. Maria F██████, lead researcher on SCP-3699. Foreword: This interview was conducted 22/06/20██. <Begin Log> Dr. F██████: Could you tell us a little about yourself, please? SCP-3699-1-1: By all means. My name is Roderick. I am a small shingle stone. There isn't really very much to say about me beyond that. I first became me several hundred years ago, when a rock hit my mother. It was mildly traumatic, to say the least. Dr. F██████: …Your mother? SCP-3699-1-1: Yes. Well, an approximation thereof. I mean the larger rock from which I was chipped off. I used to be her, and have memories of being her. It's a strange life, being a pebble of good breeding. Dr. F██████: I…see. SCP-3699-1-1: This must sound very strange to you. I apologise. You have all been so hospitable here. I don't want to alarm you with what must seem to be deviant practices. Dr. F██████: Er, no, no, not at all… tell me about your life since then. How did you end up at Cley? SCP-3699-1-1: Oh, I couldn't possibly tell you all about it. I've been tossed onto shores all across the oceans. I've been swallowed by whales, spat out into Pacific waters, lain untouched on the shores of Africa, Asia, Peru. I've been skimmed over the waves by peasant-boys in medieval France, wedged into miniature sand-pavilions in 17th-century Siam, tossed to and fro along the sea. Most of the time, it's pretty boring. Dr. F██████: And have you always been able to, erm, think? SCP-3699-1-1: Oh, I believe so. I remember so many things. Being wedged into the side of a wooden boat- the Mary-Rose, I think it was called. It sank, of course, and I along with it. Like a stone. Hah. Dr. F██████: When did you first arrive at Cley Beach? SCP-3699-1-1: Oh… several years ago now, I think. I can't remember the date precisely- you know how it is with these things. It's a nice place to live. We talk, debate, discuss good literature and where the best waters are. We count the stars, and remember when we… when we were them. Out in the void. I do apologise, Doctor- I'm feeling a little tired. Being a stone gets a little tiring after a while, you see. Could I take a rest? <End Log> +Interview 3699-18 -Interview 3699-18 Interviewed: SCP-3699-1-2, who goes by the name of "Maud" and speaks with a female voice. Interviewer: Dr. F██████ Foreword: This interview was conducted 03/01/20██. <Begin Log> Dr. F██████: Could you tell us a little about what you are? SCP-3699-1-2: Well, that seems like an awfully personal question. But I suppose that your intentions are pure. I am a small rock. Dr. F██████: I was, erm, more referring to the fact that you're different from the other rocks. SCP-3699-1-2: Am I? Well, a girl does like to be complimented, but perhaps save that for the second date. Dr. F██████: …Let's change the subject. SCP-3699-1-2: A splendid idea, my dear. So, have you ever been in love? Dr. F██████: Wh- er, yes. I am married. SCP-3699-1-2: Ah, but your human coupling is so straightforward. It’s different for a small rock. You see, we are inanimate objects, which means that our love-life is entirely dependent upon random chance and circumstance. Dr. F██████: Sometimes I think ours is as well. SCP-3699-1-2: Hah! Perhaps you are right. Well, it is worse for us, I'm afraid, and mine is a sad tale. Many years ago, when I was younger and my surfaces less smooth, I found myself being tossed to and fro by fierce waves. It was somewhere off the coast of Spain, I think, and I ended up being tossed onto a beach in the Basque Country. Well, I wasn’t overly happy about this predicament. I’m not really one for sitting still. It’s an inconvenient habit when you’re a rock. But then! Out of nowhere, the sea tosses over this limpet-shell, right on top of me. It was love at first sight. She was called Simone, and she was beautiful. Dr. F██████: You mean- you can talk, even when you haven’t come from Cley Beach? SCP-3699-1-2: Oh yes. Only to one another, though. You lot can’t hear us normally. You can’t hear sea-shells either, but I don’t blame you. They have odd sounding voices. Very… curved, for want of a better word. Do you understand? Dr. F██████: I think so. What was special about this seashell, then? SCP-3699-1-2: Oh, what a gorgeous creature she was. The limpet had died ages ago, so she was free, and happy. She’d fallen on top of me, and stayed there. Oh, the times we had! We discussed theology, history, the works of Sartre. She loved surrealist art, whereas I always preferred cubism. I’ve never met a seashell who was as brilliant, well-educated and serene. She always knew just how to keep me calm and sane, even when we were in danger of being washed away. We clung together in our little embrace for decades, laughing and talking and loving one another. It was perfect. Dr. F██████: …So what happened? SCP-3699-1-2: What always happens to us and ours. She was washed away. I wept for a week, hoping she’d return, but she never did. I was buried beneath the shingle for another year after that, before I was swept away too. I never saw her again- and if she’s even still alive, I likely never will. Mine is a sad song. But now I am here, in the company of a beautiful woman. It got lonely, on the beach, you know. Listening to the constant chatter of the land-dwellers and newcomers. I much prefer it here. Dr. F██████: …I think we'd better leave it there. <End Log> +Interview 3699-26 -Interview 3699-26 Interviewed: SCP-3699-1-1, SCP-3699-1-2, SCP-3699-1-3 (who goes by the name of "Christine" and speaks with a female voice) and SCP-3699-1-4 (who goes by the name of "Nigel" and speaks with a male voice). Interviewer: Dr. F██████ Foreword: This interview was conducted 29/11/20██. <Begin Log> Dr. F██████: So, of all of the places you have visited, which do you prefer? SCP-3699-1-2: Cadiz was nice. SCP-3699-1-3: Ah, Cadiz! I remember the ships there. Coming in and out, towering over me. Things were different then. SCP-3699-1-2: Yes, they were. Waters were purer. People were more civilised. SCP-3699-1-4: No they weren’t! I remember what was on some of those ships. SCP-3699-1-1: Well, at least they were more civilised towards us. SCP-3699-1-2: Oh yes. SCP-3699-1-4: Quite. SCP-3699-1-3: They didn’t pollute the beaches with their bags and litter. SCP-3699-1-4: Urgh, yes. So vulgar. Metal cans clanking about the place. SCP-3699-1-2: And the chips… SCP-3699-1-3: Oh God, yes, the chips! Makes the seagulls flock around in their squawking. So vulgar. SCP-3699-1-2: Disgraceful. SCP-3699-1-3: It's a good thing we ended up at Cley, you know. Not as many people to bother us. SCP-3699-1-2: Well, there is the constant chatter of newcomers. You know what they're like. The humans can't hear them yet, of course, but some stones never listen to what their elders and betters tell them, so they witter on regardless. SCP-3699-1-3: Quite! The humans can't hear them unless they're off the beach. Dozy bunch of shale. They hear of Cley's reputation and they come here, pig-ignorant, and quite spoil the place for the rest of us with their inane babble! SCP-3699-1-4: Shocking. Simply shocking. SCP-3699-1-3: Mind you… there are some good things about the modern day. SCP-3699-1-2: That’s true. Fewer shipwrecks. SCP-3699-1-1: Yes, they were always nasty. The sight of the bodies, the stench of the water… the fear in their glassy eyes… SCP-3699-1-3: The ones who lived were the worst. SCP-3699-1-1: The way they’d linger. SCP-3699-1-4: And the rocks are different too. Not so craggy. SCP-3699-1-3: Less blood. SCP-3699-1-2: More! SCP-3699-1-3: No, less. Maybe more gets in the water, but it’s not the same. It’s not like the rivers that would flow in devotion to some pagan deity. The blood of sacrifice. SCP-3699-1-2: Of faith and war. SCP-3699-1-1: Yes. Of faith and war. SCP-3699-1-4: Skies are still the same, though. SCP-3699-1-3: Indeed. The same greyness in the clouds. The same slightness as the sun shines through it. SCP-3699-1-1: Same darkness in the shadow of the sun. SCP-3699-1-3: Ah, we are old my dears, we are old. SCP-3699-1-2: As old as the universe. SCP-3699-1-1: Older, maybe. Memories get fuzzy around then. SCP-3699-1-4: Yes. The same memories. SCP-3699-1-1: Forever. <End Log> +Interview 3699-31 -Interview 3699-31 Interviewed: SCP-3699-1-1. Interviewer: Dr. F██████ Foreword: This interview was conducted 31/12/20██. <Begin Log> Dr. F██████: What is your earliest memory? SCP-3699-1-1: My earliest? Well, that’s a hard thing to work out. My earliest in my current form, do you mean? Dr. F██████: No, I meant the earliest memory of any form. Going back as far as possible. SCP-3699-1-1: Ah, well, that’s tougher. Things get so… mixed-up when you go that far back. I was me, and before that a larger rock, and then a larger, a larger, and so on. All the way back to the greatest rock of all; the earth. Dr. F██████: The earth? You remember being the earth? SCP-3699-1-1: Oh yes. We all do. Most of us are from her originally, though there are plenty of space-rocks and moon-chips too. It was a good time. I-we-hurtled through space with the force of a thousand suns. I was on fire, burning through the heavens. Great startling lines and shapes of colour and fury went passed me. No life back then; just the roar, the endless roar as we plummeted through the cosmos. I was vast, limitless, glorious. And now I’m a small pebble. Funny how things work out. Dr. F██████: Do you remember being anything before the earth? SCP-3699-1-1: Larger rocks. Parts of separate rocks, merged together in the fire. Little rocks in between. Mostly… mostly I just remember fire and darkness, endlessly cycling together. I was many rocks. I… I’m sorry. This is proving hard to remember. Dr. F██████: Just take your time. What is the very earliest thing you can remember? Before all of this? SCP-3699-1-1: I… there… there was one. Just one. Without knowledge or light or life. Compressed into a single instant. Forever, until suddenly it wasn’t forever. And I remember… I'm sorry, doctor. This is all hard to recall. A lot of our free time is spent gazing upwards, at the fires and lights in the sky, remembering when we were all together. We sometimes sit at twilight, just trying to make everything out in a time we barely recall… Dr. F██████: It's alright. Take your time. SCP-3699-1-1: I remember… before. The ghosts. The things before matter. I… I… No. I don’t recollect anything. It’s not even a memory, you see. It’s just a- a feeling, you know? Like it’s on the tip of your tongue, but you can’t quite recall. Something different. Something strange. Something that was once, and will be again. Dr. F██████: Will be again? SCP-3699-1-1: I… I’m sorry, doctor. I think we’ll have to end it here. <End Log> ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3699" by Tufto, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3699. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. 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SCP-3700 | esoteric-class | Depiction of SCP-3700's area of effect. Item #: SCP-3700 Special Containment Procedures: Foundation Naval Task Force Delta-7 ("Northern Storm") is currently assigned to patrol an area 800 km in diameter encompassing the Orkney, Shetland, and Faroe Archipelagos in the North Sea. 2 refurbished battleships, purchased from the United States military, have been assigned to this task force.1 13 destroyers, 5 cruisers, and 15 smaller support craft2 are to accompany these vessels. Delta-7 has been instructed to patrol in a spiral pattern, moving outwards from a central pre-determined location, known as the Origin. This pattern is to be maintained until Delta-7 either encounters SCP-3700-1, or reaches the edge of the designated 800 km zone wherein they will return to the origin and begin the process again. Information regarding SCP-3700's actual depth is to be retracted from all public texts and scientific publications. Should SCP-3700-1 be encountered, Delta-7 is to accompany the entity until it encounters SCP-3700-2, or it demanifests. SCP-3700-1 has been implanted with 32 large scale Donovan holoprojectors which give the entity the appearance of a pod of humpback whales.3 Delta-7 is authorized to dissuade SCP-3700-1 from directly approaching any of the archipelagos, via force if necessary. Inquiry into Delta-7's presence is to be explained via maritime exercises between international peacekeeping forces. High ranking elements of the British Royal Navy have been informed of Delta-7's presence and purpose. Should SCP-3700-1 encounter SCP-3700-2 at any point, Delta-7 is authorized to engage Protocol "Winter Maelstrom". Protocol Winter Maelstrom Upon encountering SCP-3700-2 in the presence of SCP-3700-1, Delta-7 is to take the following actions. Destroyers are to deploy harpoon based anchors into SCP-3700-2's skin on its head, securing it in one location. Destroyers are to move in a circular pattern at a distance of 200 m, and engage the entity with both L-cannons, and standard armaments, with anchors at full taut to ensure the entity cannot orient properly in any one direction. Cruisers are to draw SCP-3700-2's attention away from both destroyers and battleships, via use of Class 3 L-cannons and standard armaments. Cruisers should engage in a circular serpentine pattern at 300 m. Battleships are to employ Class 4 L-cannons in systematic continuous barrages, at 180 degrees on either side of the entity, 400 m away. Both vessels should coordinate as to launch each barrage at the same time as their counterparts. All vessels shall follow this protocol until either entity subdues the other. As conventional weaponry and L-cannons are only capable of doing limited damage to SCP-3700-2, Delta-7 should not engage it in the absence of the other entity. Should SCP-3700-1 prove unable to subdue SCP-3700-2, or should SCP-3700-1 encounter SCP-3700-2 before Delta-7 encounters the entity, protocol "Tumult" will be put in place. Protocol Tumult The following procedures are to be enacted upon failure to properly contain SCP-3700-2. Evacuation of naval and civilian craft from the 800 km area of effect. Rerouting of trade and ferry routes to the archipelagos for a period of no less than six months. Continuous aerial and naval reconnaissance of, and engagement with SCP-3700-2. Increased monitoring of SCP-3456 activity, due to SCP-3700-2's regurgitation of instances and a result of the changing, hazardous, weather patterns. Continued surveillance for the reappearance of SCP-3700-1. Activation of land based aquatic defenses. Due to SCP-3700-1's degrading physical condition, inquiries into the potential damage caused by allowing SCP-3700-2 to subdue SCP-3700-1 twice every 5 years is ongoing. Cooperative requests to local GOC forces are pending via review of GOC demands. Description: SCP-3700 is the designation for a circular area in the North Sea with a diameter of 800 km encompassing the archipelagos of Faroe, Orkney, and Shetland. SCP-3700 has an abnormal depth, with the sea floor located approximately 5 km below the ocean surface, compared to an average of 250-300 m for the rest of the North Sea. SCP-3700 is subject to a wide and varied array of anomalous occurrences4 due to ritualistic interactions between two entities, which have been designated SCP-3700-1 and SCP-3700-2. Active effects of SCP-3700 are wholly dependent on which entity successfully subdues the other during each ritual. All rituals, with the exception of two consistent dates, take place at random periods of time.5 SCP-3700-1 and SCP-3700-2 always interact on dates corresponding with the spring and fall equinox of the given year. Show information on SCP-3700-1 Hide information on SCP-3700-1 SCP-3700-1 is an arthropod6 six km in length, green in pigmentation, with a mixture of blue, yellow, pink, and red markings etched along the top forming a facsimile of a woman's face. It possesses six prehensile limbs7 attached to an elongated crescent shaped segment of its abdomen on the anterior end, with eight legs attached to a cylindrical segment stretching roughly four km in length. The entity possesses four compound eyes, orange in pigment, attached to stalks at the front of the crescent.8 SCP-3700-1's carapace is heavily damaged, with large amounts of scarring, cracking, and small holes which expose softer tissues. Other than its size, the entity possesses several anomalous capabilities, a number of which are used to subdue SCP-3700-2. SCP-3700-1 is capable of using its club-like appendages in a similar manner to a Peacock Mantis Shrimp, where both the strike and the resulting cavitation bubbles produce a force in excess of several tonnes of dynamite.9 Two of SCP-3700-1's eyes are capable of projecting concentrated blasts of gamma radiation. The entity is capable of dispelling/dispersing storms, and other aberrant weather phenomena, while simultaneously increasing rates of erosion on any land mass it comes within 100 m of. Despite its size, SCP-3700-1 is capable of reaching speeds in excess of 100 km/hr, and has demonstrated an ability to demanifest entirely if it is unable to locate SCP-3700-2 within a certain timeframe.10 SCP-3700-1 is benign in nature, and displays rudimentary signs of sapience. When accompanied by Delta-7, it will either ignore the presence of Foundation vessels, or provide some primitive form of aid via propelling disabled craft away from peril. The entity travels the length of the 800 km area in which it manifests in a spiral pattern, moving out from a central location11 towards the edges. Since its discovery, and the subsequent implementation of containment protocols, the entity has slowed considerably in its movements, suffered several notable decreases in mass12 and has weakened considerably in its ability to subdue SCP-3700-2. Show information on SCP-3700-2 Hide information on SCP-3700-2 Artistic rendition of SCP-3700-2 as described by native inhabitants of the Island of Orkney. SCP-3700-2 is an anomalous member of the Actinopterygii13 which closely resembles Eurypharynx pelecanoides in appearance with the exception of 13 appendages encircling the middle section of its body. These appendages resemble the tentacles of an octopus, with accompanying suckers, and tuck into the entity's torso when not in use. The entity is currently 32 km in length,14 with the majority of its length being composed of a whip-like tail ending in a sharpened point, with the widest point of the entity being approximately 1 km from top to bottom. Each tentacle is estimated to be approximately 60m in length, and its mouth is estimated to reach 3 km in depth when opened. SCP-3700-2 is black in pigmentation, and is bio-luminescent, with white, purple, and red luminescent lines forming the facsimile of a man's face on either side of its torso. SCP-3700-2 is capable of invoking rapid changes in meteorological conditions, specifically invoking storm conditions in excess of category 5 hurricanes. The entity is capable of bending its torso between the tail, in the semblance of a joint where there is visibly not one, and then spinning the lower portion of its body, while its head remains oriented in a single direction. This allows SCP-3700-2 to generate a whirlpool/maelstrom, drawing any vessels within 150 m towards it, at which point its tentacles will grip and rip said objects apart, regardless of composition. The entity is capable of releasing high energy soundwaves and streams of blue fire15 from its esophagus, allowing it to quickly dispatch close range targets. SCP-3700-2 manifests at random locations along its counterpart's spiral path, with the exception of the aforementioned equinoxes where it appears at the Origin. SCP-3700-2 remains submerged unless it is engaged with another object/organism or SCP-3700-1, and will demanifest ~15 days after first appearing. The entity is openly hostile to any and all organisms that approach it;16 however, SCP-3700-2 reverts to rote predatory behavior in all instances other than interactions with SCP-3700-1. The entity cannot be subdued via conventional weaponry, and only suffers moderate damage from anomalous weaponry, thus only SCP-3700-1 is capable of fully subduing it. Several of SCP-3700-2's more notable anomalous properties, including its ability to regurgitate SCP-3456 instances, have emerged in the last decade, as its counterpart has grown weaker.17 Interactions between SCP-3700-1 and 2 consist of prolonged struggle, where each entity will attempt to temporarily kill or subdue the other. Interactions on equinox dates always occurs at the center of the 800 km zone. Interactions shortly following the given equinox dates are usually short, and can occur in random locations, with the victor of the previous interaction quickly dispatching the other entity. Historically, the previously subdued party has defeated its counterpart during the next equinox, prior to implementation of current protocols.18 This resulted in two six month cycles where SCP-3700-119 would dominate one cycle, and SCP-3700-220 the other. Since implementation of current containment procedures, SCP-3700-1 has subdued SCP-3700-2 for 64 straight equinoxes with Foundation aid. Successful defeat of one entity by the other induces a number of different geological and meteorological changes within the 800 km zone. These are described below: When SCP-3700-1 subdues SCP-3700-2 Storms, and harsh weather are immediately dispelled, despite meteorological conditions in areas outside of the 800 km zone. Reproductive rates of local oceanic and island fauna increase by a factor of three, and crop yields double for the duration of the six month period. Careful culling of ocean fauna must be undertaken, due to unintended creation of dead-zones as a result of overpopulation of certain species of zooplankton. Erosion rates of each archipelago's shores increase from standard rates by a factor of five.21 When SCP-3700-2 subdues SCP-3700-1 Meteorological conditions become perilous. Continuous storms, ranging in strength from that of a category 1 to category 5 hurricane occur throughout the 800 km zone. Temperatures experience rapid fluctuations, ranging from well below 0 C, to well above 28 C as a result of the constantly changing storm fronts. Such conditions may cause damage or complete destruction of buildings, and loss of life, resulting in SCP-3456 appearances. Travel by sea is rendered difficult, if not impossible, by turbulent storm surges and waves. Supplies, food, and transport must be arranged by air, or aboard specialized storm-faring vessels. Ocean food sources are driven from the area due to the extreme conditions, and livestock often expire from exposure or disease. Crop yields are greatly reduced due to high winds, over-saturated soil, and lack of sunlight. SCP-3700-2 does not demanifest. It will actively patrol the zone, and is known to approach the archipelagos explicitly to regurgitate SCP-3456, as well as prey upon any unsuspecting civilian vessels capable of traversing the harsh conditions it generates. Historical reports indicate that SCP-3700-1 has been regularly encountered by local fishermen since the 1500s; however, based on oral traditions, and known folklore of the area, it is likely that SCP-3700-1 was present during the construction of several nearby [DATA EXPUNGED] and that its counterpart was one of the many targets of such efforts. Reports of SCP-3700-2 are also consistent in local folklore; however, no recorded sightings of the entity were noted until the mid 20th century. Show Incident Log I-3700-039 Hide Incident Log I-3700-039 Incident Log I-3700-039: The following incident log contains a composite video and audio recording transcript of the interaction between SCP-3700-1 and SCP-3700-2 which occurred on March 20th, 2017. Descriptions and events were constructed using mounted CCTV cameras and audio communication logs between task force vessels. It should be noted that the nature of this incident is novel, and the given containment procedures and description have not been revised to reflect it due to a distinct lack of certainty regarding its consequences, and absence of historical precedence in regards to such an occurrence. Incident Log I-3700-039 Foreword: Delta-7 arrived at the "origin" at approximately 00:00 hours on March 20th, and began preparations for Protocol "Winter Maelstrom". SCPS Mither and SCPS Teran were the retrofitted battleships present for the engagement, with the Mither serving as the flagship for the force. 2 of the destroyers suffered minor damage during the engagement, and the destroyer SCPS Stronsay Beast suffered heavy damage, including complete engine failure, and had to be towed from the area. Several vessels reported loss of personnel following the incident, with the majority of losses due to unusually turbulent seas, or SCP-3456 appearances. Communications throughout the engagement refer to SCP-3700-1 and SCP-3700-2 as HOMER and ANGIE respectively. Begin Log [At 17:32:37 an area of water, 600 m from where Delta-7 was anchored, began emitting intense rays of light for approximately three minutes, before SCP-3700-1 appeared.] SCPS Mither: "This is the Mither to all vessels, HOMER has appeared, I repeat HOMER has appeared." [Delta-7 withdraws their anchors from the ocean floor, and begin steaming towards SCP-3700-1. The entity begins moving slowly, in a circular pattern, as Delta-7 gains on it. It catches sight of Delta-7 after approximately five minutes, and appears to acknowledge their presence by raising 2 of its claws into the air, and clicking them repeatedly while emitting a low rumbling noise from the appendages around its mouth.] [Delta-7 escorts SCP-3700-1 around the origin for approximately 30 minutes, in formation, without incident. At approximately 18:02:08, weather conditions begin changing. Large black wall clouds resembling those found in hurricanes form within several seconds, the wind visibly increases in speed and the waves become turbulent.] [SCP-3700-1 raises its claws, and moves them in a circular motion, creating a small hole in the clouds above it and Delta-7. SCP-3700-1 is noted to cease this activity after approximately 30 seconds, its antenna drooping, visibly taxed by the effort. The hole remains for the duration of the incident.] [600 m in front of Delta-7 and SCP-3700-1 the ocean begins to froth, and foam, before SCP-3700-2 emerges from beneath the surface, head pointed vertically upwards. It rises up until the tops of its tentacles are visible, and then stops. Its torso bends and the head becomes horizontally level. The entity's jaw opens, unhinged, revealing several rows of serrated teeth, before it emits a roar, followed by a stream of blue fire. SCP-3700-1 dives beneath the surface at this point.] SCPS Mither: "All vessels, ANGIE has been spotted. Engage 'Winter Maelstrom.'" [Delta-7 Scatters outwards from where SCP-3700-1 submerged. All 13 destroyers reach their positions and fire their harpoons, which embed in the entity's head. SCP-3700-2 emits a second vocalization and becomes agitated, as its lower body begins to spin, generating the characteristic whirlpool at its base. Cruisers reach their positions and open fire with L-cannons and conventional weaponry, drawing SCP-3700-2's attention. Destroyers begin moving at top speed, drawing the harpoon lines taut and dragging the entity's head in a continuous 360 degree loop. Battleships reach their designated positions and charge their cannons.] SCPS Mither: "Fire barrage on my mark. 3…2…1…Fire!" [The first broadside barrage from the battleships collides with SCP-3700-2, causing it to wail. SCP-3700-2 begins emitting grunting vocalizations, before regurgitating an SCP-3456 entity into the water below. The instance begins moving towards the line of destroyers in excess of 50 km/hr, despite a lack of aquatic anatomical features.] SCPS Selkie: "CENTAUR in the water! Headed straight towards us!" SCPS Mither: "Selkie, switch targets to CENTAUR #1, engage with all weaponry." [The SCP-3456 instance closes the gap between it and the SCPS-Selkie before the vessel can retarget its weaponry.] SCPS Selkie: "It's too close!" [The Selkie is briefly lifted from the water by the instance, and it can be seen reaching towards crew members who are clinging to the railing and their weapon emplacements. SCP-3700-2 is briefly relieved by this action, allowing it to orient itself and release a stream of blue fire which impacts the SCPS-Stronsay Beast.] [An audible crack is heard, as the Selkie is released, and the SCP-3456 entity wails. SCP-3700-1 surfaces, and strikes the entity with its club like appendages once, twice, and three times, each resulting in loud cracks. The SCP-3456 instance is torn in half by the third strike, sending its human torso flying through the air, before landing just beyond the SCPS-Mither. The Selkie returns to full steam, drawing the line taut and pulling SCP-3700-2 out of its orientation. The Stronsay Beast has suffered moderate damage due to the fire, and is visibly smoking near its engine compartments.] [SCP-3700-1 is seen lifting several crew members, from the Selkie, who were displaced into the ocean, and places them safely aboard another destroyer as it passes. The entity curls its tail down below it, leaving only its crescent segment visible above the water and turns towards SCP-3700-2. SCP-3700-1 moves toward the edge of the whirlpool, two of its eyes beginning to emit luminescence. SCP-3700-2 is beginning to show signs of moderate damage due to the L-cannon barrages. Several SCP-3456 instances can be seen in the surrounding waters, and are being kept at bay by smaller support craft.] SCPS Mither: "Brace for the killing blow!" [SCP-3700-1 emits several concentrated blasts of gamma radiation, carving several large holes in SCP-3700-2. SCP-3700-2 wails, and begins flailing violently. Its motions manage to snap all of the destroyer's harpoon lines, and creates several large waves which push all present vessels backwards. The entity's barbed tail snakes from below SCP-3700-1 and impales it in its midsection and then lifts it clear of the water. SCP-3700-1 strikes at the tail with its club like appendages, attempting to free itself several times, before all movement stops. SCP-3700-2 flings the entity past Delta-7 where it plunges beneath the ocean surface and does not reemerge.] SCPS Mither: "HOMER is down, HOMER is down, all ships pull out and regroup for implementation of protocol Tumult." [All Delta-7 vessels turn and begin moving in the opposite direction of SCP-3700-2. The SCPS-Stronsay Beast has visibly slowed, sputtering smoke, before coming to a complete halt. SCP-3700-2 has begun expanding its whirlpool, and the sea has become extremely turbulent, as its flails have ceased. It emits a loud vocalization, and turns towards the fleeing vessels, before spotting the Stronsay Beast.] SCPS Mither: "Stronsay Beast, get out of there now!" SCPS Stronsay Beast: "We can't move! Our engines are shot!" [The Stronsay Beast is caught in the whirlpool, and drifts towards SCP-3700-2. A tentacle rises from beneath the surface, and wraps around the damaged vessel. SCP-3700-2 opens its mouth, preparing to consume the destroyer. SCP-3700-1 leaps from beneath the surface as SCP-3700-2's jaws begin to close, managing to strike and sever the tentacle gripping the Stronsay Beast, then weakly attempting to strike it, sending the damaged destroyer just beyond the whirlpools edge.] [SCP-3700-2 emits another vocalization, jaws clamping down on top of SCP-3700-1. Several bright flashes of light are visible, and SCP-3700-2 roars in pain, thrashing as its lower half stops spinning, and its tentacles come up from beneath the waves, and begin tearing SCP-3700-1's legs from its abdomen. SCP-3700-2 tentacles stop moving, and a rapid succession of muffled cracks can be heard. SCP-3700-2's lower jaw is severed, dropping SCP-3700-1 into the water. SCP-3700-2 begins flailing, its movements growing weaker before it releases one final stream of fire onto SCP-3700-1 in the water. Delta-7 stops steaming in the other direction, and patiently waits for signs of a victor; however, after 5 minutes neither entity is seen moving.] [Delta-7 makes its way back towards the site of the clash, where they found neither entity moving or alive. Both entities dissolved shortly after Delta-7 reached their position, a single round object was seen, by multiple crew members aboard the Stronsay Beast, sinking beneath the surface where SCP-3700-1 had been. At this time, it was noted that the wall clouds had dispersed into standard cumulonimbus clouds, although surface conditions remained turbulent.] SCPS Mither: "This is Delta-7 to Command." Command: "We read you Delta-7." SCPS Mither: "We have a bit of a situation." Command: "Go ahead Delta-7." SCPS Mither: "SCP-3700-1 and 2 are both down." [10 seconds of radio silence.] Command: "Please repeat Delta-7." SCPS Mither: "SCP-3700-1 and 2 are both down." Command: "Stand by." [Approximately three minutes of radio silence.] Command: "Are either entities' effects active Delta-7?" SCPS Mither: "Negative command." Command: "Is there any trace of either entity?" SCPS Mither: "Also negative." Command: [Anxiously] "It appears the anomaly has been neutralized. Delta-7 is to return to base for debrief following any recovery efforts." SCPS Mither: Understood command. [Approximately five minutes of radio silence occur as recovery efforts begin, and the Stronsay Beast is attached to tug boats.] SCPS Mither: "Command, we're picking up unusual levels of gamma radiation, and a sonar contact at a depth of 3 km. Requesting permission to deploy submersibles for exploration purposes?" [One minute of radio silence passes, wherein command is recorded to have deliberated a decision.] Command: "Request denied. Return to base for debriefing." [Delta-7 turns from the scene of the preceding battle, and begins steaming in the direction of its berth.] [During the next 5 minutes of recording, gamma radiation levels continued to increase. Ocean surface turbulence visibly worsen, and several smaller vessels are seen tossed by large waves. CCTV cameras on multiple vessels record the abrupt cessation of surface turbulence, and the appearance of four large, yellow orbs, 300 m from Delta-7's location, below the surface. The orbs linger for approximately 2 minutes, during which time significant seismic activity is reported within the area, before vanishing. Command notes the presence of the objects at this time, but does not inform Delta-7.] [Following the disappearance of these objects, Delta-7 detects a new sonar contact 5 km directly beneath the task force. Initial readings indicated some sort of metallic structure.] SCPS Mither: "Command, we've lost the signal from the previous contact, and are no longer detecting gamma radiation. We're detecting a new contact, 5 km deep, large, and metallic." Command: "Stand by Delta-7." [Command discusses further action for approximately 3 minutes.] Command: "Delta-7, you are authorized to deploy submersibles for exploration purposes. Be advised, should SCP-3700-2 manifest, exploration teams are to be considered lost, and you are to return to base." SCPS Mither: "Roger Command." End Log Footnotes 1. These ships have each been retrofitted with 9 class 4 L-cannons capable of in-taking ocean water and firing concentrated lightning rounds. 2. Each equipped with class-3 or 2 L-cannons alongside stabilizing systems in order to withstand harsh storm conditions equivalent to those of a category 5 hurricane. 3. Please see "Donovan Projectors: The Next Generation of Visual Concealment." 4. Primarily sudden changes in meteorological and geological conditions. 5. With the shortest span between interaction having been 2 weeks, and the longest six months. 6. Which resembles Homarus gammarus. 7. Four of which end in claws, with the remaining two ending in club-like appendages. 8. The lower two eyes were originally thought to be vestigial, as they do not appear to move, however, initial interactions with SCP-3700-2 revealed their true function. 9. Exact measurements have proven impossible to quantify due to the entity's non-hostile nature outside of SCP-3700-2. 10. ~15 days post appearance, with the exception of the previously mentioned spring and autumn equinoxes. 11. Known as the origin. This location is equidistant from all 3 archipelagos, and is home to a large number of shipwrecks from a variety of different historical periods. 12. Having originally been a length of 16 km when such measurements were first recorded in 1932. 13. Ray finned fishes. 14. The original recorded length was less than 300 m when the entity first appeared in 1945. 15. Presumed to be the source of its luminescence. 16. Delta-7 have witnessed the demise of several pods of Blue Whales at the jaws of the entity. 17. A number of theories are currently being explored as to why this is occurring, however it is likely that changing global climate patterns in combination with SCP-3700-1's domination of the cycle for the past 64 equinoxes play large roles. 18. Current physiological studies seem to indicate that this is due to physical exhaustion of one party. 19. Usually periods corresponding with the spring and summer of the northern hemisphere. 20. Usually corresponding to winter and fall. 21. Foundation personnel have been forced to import large amounts of dirt and sand in order to slow erosion rates and restore lost beach which buffers the islands. |
SCP-3701 | safe | Item #: SCP-3701 Special Containment Procedures: When not in use, SCP-3701 is to be kept in the temporal anomaly storage unit at Site 221. At all times outside of storage, including during testing sessions, SCP-3701 is to have a large chrono hazard sticker placed on it, to prevent accidental misuse by staff confusing it for a simple kitchen timer. No tests are to be performed outside of the safe settings that have been designated, unless a level 4 researcher or higher has overruled the safety precautions. Description: SCP-3701 appears essentially identical to a standard 1 hour kitchen timer. However, it is extremely resilient and to date, no amount of heat or pressure has been able to cause even superficial damage to the object. SCP-3701 was discovered inside of SCP-728 following a routine test. Initial experimentation on SCP-3701 revealed its anomalous temporal properties. When an individual holding the object sets and starts the timer, they immediately cease to exist in our timeline, and enter a separate, parallel timeline. The user will exist in this alternate timeline for the duration the timer has been set to, and will be enveloped in a temporal shield, preventing direct, indirect and quantum interaction with matter in the alternate timeline. Notably, the rate of time in this alternate timeline will move at an accelerated rate from the perspective of the individual in it. Testing has proved that the user will witness a duration of 10^(n-1) hours of the alternate timeline, where n represents the setting in minutes on SCP-3701. For example, if the user sets the timer to 2 minutes, they will experience 2 minutes from their perspective, but will witness 10 hours of time passing around them in the alternate timeline. Subjects have described this effect as being similar to "watching a movie in fast forward." With each additional elapsed minute from the perspective of the user, the rate of time in the alternate timeline increases by a factor of 10. This makes precise events of the far future essentially impossible to detect. Following test 3701-5, it was discovered that the temporal shield weakens significantly the instant before the user is returned to our timeline. This has led to restrictions of the settings that users may test on SCP-3701. When the timer reaches 0, the user is transported back to our timeline in the relative location they were in the alternate timeline. No chronic or acute effects have been recorded from using the device in the designated safe settings. Addendum 1: Regarding Chrono-Link Chrono-Link is the brainchild of Dr. William Atlas, created as a means of obtaining and transmitting information across alternate timelines. Its original iterations were built off of the temporal sinks designed and used in the now defunct Peregrine Mission. Recent advancements in quantum computing, and specifically the allocation of two Z-4 quantum supercomputers to Site 221 have allowed this technology to be properly tested. Chrono-Link uses advanced quantum tunneling models to accurately transmit and receive discrete data packets across timelines. However, this is still extremely computationally demanding, and therefore only simple messages can be transmitted back and forth, even when site 221 commits ~90% of its computational power to the program. Hopefully, continued research with SCP-3701 can further increase the Foundation's cross-temporal communication capabilities. Test Log Close Setting: 1 minute Equivalent alternate time: 1 hour Subject: D-145834 Results: Subject was instructed to go into the break room on site and make note of events that occur over the hour as best as he can. After setting the device to one minute and starting it, subject disappeared and was absent for one minute before reappearing in the break room. Subject was able to accurately point out where various individuals would sit for lunch and what they ate, despite having no prior knowledge. Setting: 2 minutes Equivalent alternate time: 10 hours Subject: D-145834 Results: Subject asked to note various key events during the day, such as what was served for dinner, where his alternate self traveled and which researcher sat in a designated chair in the break room. In addition, he was specifically asked to only disclose the information to specified parties. It was discovered that if individuals are told of activities they do in the future timeline, they still have the free will to prevent them from happening, but without intervention, events in the future alternate timeline will eventually occur in our timeline. Setting: 3 minutes Equivalent alternate time: 100 hours (~4 days) Subject: D-145834 Results: Upon returning to our timeline, subject notes that the longer he remains in the alternate timeline, the more difficult it becomes to perceive specific events, due to the accelerated rate of time around him. No other significant analysis. Setting: 4 minutes Equivalent alternate time: 1000 hours (~1.5 months) Subject: D-145834 Results: Subject notes large volume of people moving away from the containment cell of SCP-████ and armed guards running towards it just prior to leaving the alternate timeline. Inquiry into this information led to the discovery of a severe containment vulnerability in the cell of SCP-████, which was promptly corrected. Used correctly, this has the potential to give us foresight into fatal errors before they happen. I'm going to request an upgrade into research priority for 3701. -Dr. Atlas Transcript of test 3701-5 Close This test was our first attempt at communicating with a subject while they were still in the alternate timeline through the use of Chrono-Link. Unfortunately, computational limits forced us to use extremely basic dialogue. -Dr. Atlas Setting: 13 minutes Equivalent alternate time: 1.14 billion years S = Subject, A = Dr. Atlas TRANSCRIPT FOLLOWS A: TEST. NOTIFY. IF. RECEIVE. S: (Chrono-Link overload, messaged not received) A: LESS. WORDS. KEEP. SIMPLE. S: OK. STATUS. NORMAL. At this point during the test, the Chrono-Link system suffered another crash and required a 7 minute reboot A: SYSTEM. CRASH. STILL. THERE. S: STILL. HERE. OUTSIDE. NOW. A: HOW. OUTSIDE. EXPLAIN. S: LARGE. EXPLOSION. SITE. DESTROYED. A: DESCRIBE. SURROUNDINGS. S: SKY. FLASHING. RUBBLE. EVERYWHERE. The described flashing sky was attributed to the rapid changing of day and night due to the accelerated time subject was experiencing. A: ANY. SURVIVORS. S: NO. EVERYTHING. DEAD. A: STANDBY. Dr. Atlas notes this event as a potential XK-Class scenario occurring within the next 1100 years. A: TAKE. PHOTO. SEND. HERE. S: SENDING. A: PHOTO. NOT. RECEIVED. STANDBY. The photo that the subject sent once again overloaded the Chrono-Link system, requiring another 5 minute reboot. Final transmission occurs during the last minute of test. A: ANY. CHANGE. IN. SURROUNDINGS. S: SUN. MUCH. BRIGHTER S: FEELING. HOT. A: ANY. OTHER. CHANGES. S: SO. HOT. S: HOW. MUCH. TIME. LEFT. A: 30. SECONDS. STANDBY. S: VERY. HOT. SKIN. BURNING A: NOTED. 15. SECONDS. LEFT. S: EVERYTHING. BURNING. HELP. A: 5. SECONDS. LEFT. STAY. CALM. S: HOT. HOT. HOT. HOT. Following this test, SCP-3701 returned in the relative vicinity of the testing area, followed by a severely burned corpse that was identified as the subject via dental records. Testing revealed that the temporal shield provided by SCP-3701 diminished significantly enough at the end of its duration to allow the increased heat of the future sun to terminate subject. Testing of SCP-3701 on settings exceeding 12 minutes now require authorization by level-4 researchers or higher. aL60Tvjq $÷!!)( TEMPORAL CORRUPTION DETECTED Summary of Cross Testing with SCP-728 and SCP-3701 Parameters: [DATA CORRUPT] Subject: Null Results: [DATA REDACTED] Level 3 clearance or higher required Under the order of Dr. Atlas, no further cross testing of SCP-3701 shall be conducted without sole approval of Dr. Atlas or an override by the O5 council. Input Credentials Chrono-Link activated, data recovered Welcome Dr. Atlas Summary of Cross Testing with SCP-728 and SCP-3701 Parameters: Subject instructed to set SCP-3701 to 60 minutes, corresponding with an equivalent alternate timeline duration of 1.14 x 10^55 years. Subject then instructed to enter SCP-728 and begin timer once doors are closed. Subject: ERROR, OUT OF RANGE Results: No anomalous activity reported for the duration of the one hour timeline set. No contact could be made with subject during this period through the Chrono-Link system; Dr. Atlas notes that this is likely due to the properties of SCP-728. Following the expiry of the one hour duration, sensors recorded a massive drop in the local temporal and hume field. Following this drop, a spacial-temporal anomaly formed in the center of the test area, triggering temporal shielding devices to activate. Current research into SCP-3701 has been postponed, and resources have been shifted into studying this anomaly and what may lie on the other side. In addition, it is noted that there are no records in Foundation databases of the subject participating in this test, and no researchers involved claim to have any memory of any specific traits of the individual. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3701" by JimmyJoJR, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3701. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3702 | euclid | Item #: SCP-3702 Special Containment Procedures: A 42 km x 200 m stretch of desert in the eastern portion of the Cyrenaica district of Libya has been enclosed with 3 m tall barbed wire fencing. Given SCP-3702's proximity to the agricultural communities of Jaghbub Oasis, barbed wire fences have been labeled as encompassing an active minefield. Security teams have been placed at strategic points along the fence to monitor SCP-3702-1's progress, and reroute any Berber caravans attempting to circumnavigate the stretch. Security teams have been instructed not to offer SCP-3702-1 food or water. An aerial drone has been assigned to monitor SCP-3702-1's progress and is to return to its manifestation point at 6:00 A.M. each day. Description: SCP-3702 is a stretch of desert in the eastern portion of the Cyrenaica district of Libya, beginning 32 km southwest of Al Jaghbub and ending 3 m from the westernmost body of water of the oasis. ARad measurements of SCP-3702 register abnormally high emissions in excess of 10,000. This is likely the cause behind observed meteorological abnormalities, including average daytime temperatures of 50 °C year round, and the absence of precipitation in any form within the boundaries of the anomaly. SCP-3702 is regularly traversed by a singular entity, SCP-3702-1. This entity is a male humanoid, with non-human anatomical features consistent with other aquatic humanoids from SCP-████, including yellow-green scales, gills, and fins along the arms and legs. SCP-3702-1 suffers from the physical and mental effects of the following conditions: mid to late stages of dehydration, second-degree radiation burns due to UV exposure, non-surgical removal of the tongue, and late stages of heat exhaustion. The entity appears incapable of succumbing to these conditions, and always remanifests in slightly better physical condition than when it demanifested last. A set of Nordic thaumaturgic runes are engraved upon the entity's chest and back. These translate to: I walk through endless sands, without food, water, or tongue. None shall help me. This is the price of my careless greed. So it shall always be, by the Mither's will. SCP-3702's anomalous effects manifest twice each day. At 6:00 A.M. SCP-3702-1 will manifest, and atmospheric temperatures within the enclosure will instantaneously elevate to 50 °C. SCP-3702-1 will then begin walking, running, crawling, or dragging itself along the top of the sand towards the westernmost body of water in the Jaghub oasis. At 9:00 P.M. the entity will demanifest, regardless of his current position. Reaching the western edge of SCP-3702-1 prior to 9:00 P.M. will also result in demanifestation. Discovery and Containment: SCP-3702-1 was first encountered via a Berber caravan passing through the area on 3/22/2017. A Foundation undercover operative assigned to the caravan as part of measures to monitor and preserve a nearby SCP-███ site reported the anomaly to nearby containment officials. All members of the caravan were treated with Class A amnestics, and a containment team was dispatched. The entity's physical state had degenerated upon containment team arrival, rendering it unconscious. The containment team attempted to remove SCP-3702-1, at which time they discovered the northern boundary of SCP-3702. The entity was promptly separated from the containment team via a significant concussive blast of unknown origin, at which point a swarm of Danaus plexippus1 emerged from the surrounding sand, and proceeded to engage in carnivorous activity upon the entity. SCP-3702-1 regained consciousness upon the swarm's appearance and proceeded to emit distressed vocalizations for 3 seconds before all biological matter was consumed, at which time the swarm dispersed. A second attempt was made when SCP-3702-1 was spotted the following day. Attempts at communication were made, revealing the entity's physical inability to communicate. An attempt to remove the entity by moving in the opposite direction lead to the discovery of the southern border of SCP-3702, and a similar outcome as the first attempt. A third attempt at removing the entity via the western direction lead to the discovery of its point of manifestation, and a similar outcome as the first two retrieval attempts. A fourth and final attempt was made in the eastern direction, resulting in SCP-3702-1's demanifestation 3 m from the edge of the oasis's westward most body of water. Several attempts at aerial removal were conducted, resulting in similar outcomes. Following determination that SCP-3702-1 could not be removed from the area, the current enclosure was constructed. Ancillary attempts were subsequently made to offer SCP-3702-1 food and/or water. This lead to the discovery that such attempts would result in the transformation of provided items into random amounts of Leiurus quinquestriatus2 and Cochliomyia hominivorax,3 respectively, upon placement in SCP-3702-1's mouth. Update 4/02/2017: Further attempts at providing aid to SCP-3702-1 have been suspended indefinitely via confirmation of the entity's identity as ████ ███████, per the terms of the Foundation-████████ cooperative treaty signed on 4/01/2017. Further action in regards to SCP-3702 is limited to observation and positional tracking. Footnotes 1. Colloquially known as the Monarch Butterfly, and a species which is not native to the Sahara desert, or any part of Northern Africa. 2. Colloquially known as the "Death-Stalker". 3. Colloquially known as the New World screw-worm fly, which is not native to Northern Africa. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3702" by DrBleep, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3702. 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SCP-3703 | thaumiel | Item #: SCP-3703 Special Containment Procedures: Archaeological excavations within close proximity to established Neolithic and Bronze age sites have been implanted with undercover Foundation agents. In the event that an excavation discovers an SCP-3703 instance, further excavation will be halted, and amnestic treatment protocols implemented. In the event of multiple SCP-3703 instances; additional searches are to be conducted, using ground penetrating radar. Exposed instances should be fully excavated, and observational data collected. SCP-3703 instances and their accompanying chambers are to be concealed via the use of Donovan holoprojectors. Research and experimentation with SCP-3703 is subject to level 3 approval. Testing involving the use of sapient or semi-sapient organisms is currently prohibited. Personnel entering the interior of SCP-3703-1 must have a 2 or higher MARS (Mind-Affecting Resistance Scale) score. A maximum exposure time of 10 minutes is to be observed for any and all excursions into SCP-3703-1 instances. SCP-3703 are to be monitored by onsite research and security personnel via installed CCTV cameras and previously installed VERITAS devices. Change in baseline VERITAS readings and visible agitation of SCP-3703, SCP-3703-1, or SCP-3703-A, have been designated as signs of a class III containment failure. Observed increases in structural damage to any portion of the SCP-3703-1 instances at the nine known sites possessing 13 SCP-3703 instances, including their connections to the surrounding neolithic/bronze age structures, constitutes a class VII containment failure, and multiple potential HK-class deific subjugation scenarios. Efforts are underway to repair damage to SCP-3703 instances. In the event that such efforts are unsuccessful, a contingency plan involving SCP-████-1 through 4 is currently in place. Description: SCP-3703 are several hundred structures consisting of a mass of congealed corpses1 fused at multiple points, in various states of arrested decay. Each SCP-3703 instance levitates within a cuboid chamber (designated SCP-3703-1) composed of a semi-solid gelatinous substance. A large number of branching pipe-like structures extend from this chamber and into the surrounding site. Both SCP-3703 and SCP-3703-1 are found adjacent to, below, or within a large number of major excavated Neolithic and Bronze age sites. Each set of remains have been arranged, positioned, or otherwise distorted into various geometric forms. Outside of several notable exceptions, these forms are associated with symbols of protection.2 All SCP-3703 instances possess at least 1 hemispherical depression. These depressions are entryways into extraplanar spaces designated SCP-3703-A (See Document A and Exploration logs). SCP-3703 instances vary widely in size, dependent on the density and number of corpses.3 Common examples of shapes SCP-3703 is known to emulate. The primary purpose of both SCP-3703 and SCP-3703-1 appears to be the generation and channeling of high energy matter in a form resembling natural plasma. This originates from each hemispheric depression and flows into the surrounding site. Aforementioned matter is in a constant state of high energy, ionized molecular motion; however, it maintains constant temperatures of -20 °C and floats along the ceiling of SCP-3703-1 and into the branching pipes. Due to SCP-3703's secondary and tertiary anomalous properties, determining the source of energy generation was impossible until the invention of miniaturized robotic technologies. (See Exploration Log E-3703-01 and Supplementary Document A). When exposed to auditory stimuli, SCP-3703 will demonstrate structural changes, emulating physical objects or conceptual representations of the perceived stimuli (See Experiment Logs). Physical inanimate items placed within 3 m of SCP-3703 will result in extension of corpses in the form of appendages, which will then be used to pick up, drop, throw, or internalize the inanimate object. SCP-3703 completely ignores non-sapient organisms. Sapient entities entering SCP-3703-1 are subject to SCP-3703's secondary anomalous effect, involving visual and auditory compulsion. This involves a desire to touch or climb SCP-3703, resulting in activation of SCP-3703's tertiary effects. The exact source of the compulsion involves the manipulation of individual skeletal remains to form [COGNITOHAZARD EXPUNGED] using the fingers; in concert with subliminal sound emissions. Individuals who come in direct physical contact with SCP-3703 are subject to its tertiary anomalous effect. Subjects will fuse with the set(s) of remains at the initial site of contact. Fusion is usually physically traumatic enough to break the cognitohazardous effect. Experiment Logs: ENTER CREDENTIALS FOR fileserv:/S/3703/experiment.log CREDENTIALS ACCEPTED. DEACTIVATING MEMETIC COUNTERMEASURES. Prepared by the Division of Thaumaturgic Analysis The following experiments were subject to several differing conditions. Inanimate objects were placed in SCP-3703-1 via remoted controlled robotic arm. D-class subjects entering SCP-3703-1 were equipped with retractable cables. Audio-Video recording transcripts of tests 3 and 4 have been attached within the log files; primarily due to the presence of [COGNITOHAZARD REMOVED]. Test Name Operator: Object/item introduced: Result: Test Name: E-3703-01 Operator: Dr. Alva Móðir Object/item introduced: 1 bouncy ball, 1 titanium cube block (0.22 m3), 1 Rubik's cube, 1 children's shape sorting toy (square peg provided, square hole on the frame was sealed with glue and wood prior to testing, leaving only the circle and triangle holes). Result: All four inanimate objects were placed within 3 m of SCP-3703; initiating the testing sequence. SCP-3703 exhibited a response 10 seconds after initiation of testing, rearranging its shape to form an appendage, picking up the bouncy ball. For the next five minutes, SCP-3703 picks up and drops the ball. Corpses in the central mass are noted to to turn their heads, following the ball as it bounces. SCP-3703 moves from the ball to the titanium block, and proceeds to use its appendage to pick up and drop the block four times. On the fifth attempt, SCP-3703 does not drop the block, but pulls the appendage back in. 15 seconds post submersion, the block is ejected from the central mass. Ejection velocity was measured at approximately 100 km/h; its impact severely damaged two nearby pieces of measuring equipment. The titanium block was modified by SCP-3703, possessing carved proto-nordic runes translating to the following text: Is someone there beyond the passage? I can feel the metal and movement through what's left. I cannot see you through their eyes. Their sight is failing. Light is fading. Are you there? Is it you after 5 lifetimes of slumber? I can no longer hold here. I have not slept since you left the eyes won't allow it. I cannot hold here. I cannot hold here. The passage weakens behind me, and 6 wake in the bowels of my weakness. It's not you there. It's not you. Come back. Please come back. I cannot hold here. Please come back. Central mass recreates the appendage, and proceeds to pick up the Rubik's cube. Individual corpses are observed holding and maneuvering the shifting parts of the puzzle, prior to the appendage being internalized. 10 seconds following internalization, the Rubik's cube is ejected, solved. Appendage reforms after five seconds, and picks up both the sorting frame and provided shape peg. Both the frame and the peg are internalized. The SCP-3703 instance promptly begins spinning at 30 rotations per second, generating a significant wind column for approximately 30 seconds. Both the frame and the peg are ejected from SCP-3703-1 at high speed, destroying several pieces of equipment but sustaining no damage themselves. Both are inscribed with similar proto-nordic runes translating to the following: Are they still there, strangers, metal, maybe humans? It doesn't fit. It doesn't fit. Are they the three arrowed eye, save me? Can you hear me? Children's toys, on tides of war. They can't be ready too late. Will end them all, they aren't ready. They aren't ready. They aren't ready. You're not here and they aren't ready. I gave everything they gave everything who are they what do you want why. Why? Save me. Save me. Save me. Shattering seal failing passage angry mankind's doom. Save me. SCP-3703 demonstrates prominent signs of sapience. The singular and plural use of pronouns in these carvings suggests indicate some sort of hive mind conscience which drives these central masses of corpses to do whatever it is they are doing. -Dr. Alva Móðir Test Name E-3703-02 Operator: Dr. Alva Móðir Object/item introduced: 1 cage filled with lab mice. Designated M-class subjects. Result: The cage is placed within 3 m of the SCP-3703 instance, and the door unlocked. 22 test mice succesfully leave the cage, and proceed to explore the interior of SCP-3703 for the next 15 minutes. No notable incidents occur. Interior is deemed safe for human entry. I think this reaffirms the efficiency of using mice to determine safety for preliminary D-class testing. Expendable, with half the training time, and none of the ethics issues. -Dr. Alva Móðir Test Name E-3703-03 Operator: Dr. Alva Móðir Subject introduced: D-84630 (Veteran of experimental programs with low level Safe and Euclid objects.) Procedure: D-84630 was briefed on the nature of SCP-3703-1, and instructed to retrieve a tissue sample from the enclosure. [BEGIN LOG] (D-84630 is escorted into the mobile containment facility by two security personnel, and comes into visual range of SCP-3703. The corpses are obscured by the hazy nature of SCP-3703-1.) D-84630: "You're sure I'm OK to touch this one right? You remember Incident alpha-six-pumpernickle? Y'know, the one with the toucan?" Dr. Alva: "Step forward, and through the barrier please." D-84630: "Alright alright… five years doing this and not one researcher with a sense of humor." (D-84630 steps through into SCP-3703-1's interior, and immediately stops, staring at the SCP-3703 instance. The corpses composing SCP-3703 are noted to shift, facing D-84630.) Dr. Alva: "D-84630, please proceed to the object, and remove a tissue sample." (D-84630 is non responsive. They continue to stare at SCP-3703.) Dr. Alva: "D-84630 can you hear me?" (D-84630 does not respond.) (Dr. Alva addresses the crew manning the retrieval cable, and then addresses the communications tech.) Dr. Alva: "Get ready to pull her out. Are our transmissions going through?" (The communication tech confirms reception.) Dr. Alva: "Ok, D-84630, if you do not respond and proceed to target, we will initiate cable retrieval." D-84630: "You guys are seeing this right?" (D-84630 continues to stare at SCP-3703. The corpses shift so they are facing in the direction of the command chamber.) Dr. Alva: "Be more specific D-84630." D-84630: "They're talking. The corpses are talking." (SCP-3703 shifts so that the corpses are facing D-84630 again. 15 seconds of silence follow.) Dr. Alva: "Describe what you are seeing." D-84630: "There's a giant floating… disc? It's made of corpses. I'm not sure they are human, they're all scaly and stuff. The heads on the surface are looking at me and their mouths are moving… They're talking." (SCP-3703 shifts back to facing the control room.) D-84630: "Okay that right there is freaking me the fuck out. Why do they keep looking over there?" Dr. Alva: "D-84630, are you sure the corpses are moving their mouths?" D-84630: "Yeah, the mouths are moving." (SCP-3703 shifts back to D-84630.) D-84630: "Doc, I don't like this. I've been doing this long enough to know that if I'm in the room and something's happening, and you can't see it, it's not gonna end well. Especially not when they start crying." Dr. Alva: "Please describe what the corpses are saying D-84630. We will initiate retrieval when you've finished." (D-84630 concentrates for 5 seconds on SCP-3703.) D-84630: "They're begging me to touch them Doc." (Dr. Alva signals the retrieval cable team.) Dr. Alva: "D-84630 please withdraw from the chamber." D-84630: "They keep talking about the passage needing to stay open… They look pretty pathetic. I kind of want to help." Dr. Alva: "Very good, D-84630. Please exit the chamber." D-84630: "But they need me." (D-84630 takes a step towards SCP-3703.) Dr. Alva: "Activate the retrieval cables!" (D-84630 begins to levitate, continuing to express a desire to merge with SCP-3703. The retrieval cable successfully activates, pulling her from SCP-3703-1, at which point the levitation and cognitohazardous effects cease.) [END LOG] Test Name E-3703-04 Operator: Dr. Alva Móðir Subject introduced: D-3703-01 (Three years experience in experimental procedures) and D-3703-02 (Recently interred). Procedure: D-3703-01 and D-3703-02 were not informed of SCP-3703's nature beforehand. Both individuals were instructed to enter the chamber, and approach the entity for sample collection. Retrieval cables were attached to both individuals. [Begin Log] (D-3703-01 and D-3703-02 are instructed to enter the chamber, beginning the test.) D-3703-01: "That… is certainly different." D-3703-02: "What the fuck is that!?" (SCP-3703 shifts, directing the surface level corpses to face the two D-class.) D-3703-02: "Fuck no. Fuck this. Fuck you. Fuck this test." D-3703-01: "Calm down, you'll agitate it." D-3703-02: "What? Do you know something I don't know? Oh god, they're talking. The corpses are talking." Dr. Alva: "Please approach SCP-3703 for tissue collection." D-3703-01: "I have serious misgivings about this." (D-3703-01 moves towards SCP-3703. D-3703-02 remains in place.) Dr. Alva: "02, approach SCP-3703 as instructed." D-3703-02: "No can do doc. I'm not going anywhere near that fucking thing." Dr. Alva: "02, you are currently in violation of your agreement with the Foundation. If you do not comply, disciplinary action will be taken." [TWO MINUTES OF EXTRANEOUS DIALOGUE REMOVED] D-3703-02: "Alright, fuck, I'm going… maybe this won't be half bad." (Both D-class arrive within SCP-3703's 3 m zone of maximal effect.) D-3703-02: "It looks kind of sad." D-3703-01: "I… didn't think a pile of corpses could ever look so depressed, but you're right. They do." Dr. Alva: "D-3703-02 please climb SCP-3703 and retrieve a tissue sample." D-3703-02: "I… I can hear them calling. George, George they need our help." (D-3703-02 proceeds to climb SCP-3703. His foot makes contact with the outstretched hand of a set of skeletal remains, and immediately fuses with the appendage. Over the course of the next five seconds, his leg slides down further fusing into necrotic tissue.) (The retrieval cable activates but snaps.4 Notable anatomatical changes5 occur during fusion prior to the onset of rapid necrosis.) (The corpse to which D-3703-02 has been fused moves further into the structure, taking him with it.) D-3703-02: "Oh god. Oh god. Oh god. Help me! Fucking Help me please! It burns! I-" (D-3703-02 disappears from view. Communication is not re-established.) Dr. Alva: "We're aborting the procedure, 01. Get out of there." D-3703-01: "But the passage… they can't hold it open anymore. We have to help… we have to…" (An appendage emerges from SCP-3703, making contact with D-3703-01's upper cranium. This induces fusion, drawing him into the structure. D-3703-01 is internalized prior to retrieval via cable. Once activated, the cable returns with a corpse consistent with remains found within SCP-3703. This corpse disintegrates upon exiting SCP-3703-1.) [End Log] Exploration Log ENTER CREDENTIALS FOR fileserv:/S/3703/exploration.log CREDENTIALS ACCEPTED. DEACTIVATING MEMETIC COUNTERMEASURES. Prepared by the Division of Thaumaturgic Analysis Given the results of previous experiments, and a relatively high increase in degradation of the 13 SCP-3703-1 structures in and around [LEVEL 5 LOCATION REDACTED] exploration of SCP-3703's physical structure, and the interior of the associated hemispheric depression, was approved. This expedition; utilizing a robotic heli-drone with miniaturized navigation thrusters and audio-video recording equipment, lead to the discovery of SCP-3703-A. SCP-3703-A Exploration log Date: ██/██/████ Vehicle: Solar Battery Powered Gyroscopic Drone with Jet Propulsion Modifications. Subject: SCP-3703 Region of exploration: SCP-3703-A [BEGIN LOG] Heli-drone's camera activates, and audio recording begins. Tests of the drones propulsion devices occurs for 15 seconds, before it enters SCP-3703-1. Audio recording detects aberrant low frequency vibrations, playback induces beginning of compulsive effects in the drones operator due to [COGNITOHAZARD REMOVED]. Audio filters are adjusted to exclude these frequencies. The camera zooms in on SCP-3703 as the drone hovers just outside of the object's maximum effect range and captures the corpses hands arranged in [COGNITOHAZARD REMOVED] using the fingers. After 15 minutes of surveillance of SCP-3703-1's interior, the drone is directed into the cluster's maximal effect range for exploration of the depression along its surface. Entry into this zone prompts SCP-3703 to reshape, and form several appendages. These appedages proceed to attempt to grab and internalize the drone over the course of several minutes, forcing the operator to perform evasive maneuvers. Following this five minute period, the appendages cease their attempts to grab the drone, and succesful entry into SCP-3703-A is made.. Visual recording becomes slightly distorted, aberrant and extremely elevated VERITAS and Kant counter readings begin. Distortion ends after 5 seconds. The drone has changed locations, and is no longer present within SCP-3703-1. The attached camera records footage of a cylindrical tunnel, estimated to be 500 m in diameter, and extending beyond discernible visual range in either direction. The feed zooms in on the walls of this structure, depicting fluidic motion, and pink pigmentation. The drone swivels zooming out, as it captures a large number of floating streams and rivers of purple material, consistent with that seen exiting SCP-3703-1. Large branching points are visible from the drones location. Hundreds of small holes run along various points of the tunnel's walls. Both the branches and the holes emit constant white light, and have irregular curvature compared to the surrounding structure. The drone is maneuvered to inspect the streams of fluid matter, and then several of the adjacent holes. None of these holes are entered, though slight atmospheric changes are detected in their vicinity. Orientation devices indicate a lack of any gravitational field. The drone's microphone begins picking up a number of distant audio signatures. Of particular interest are a number of speech patterns matching the timing of previously detected low frequency wavelengths from within SCP-3703-1. Propulsion towards the source of these emissions begins, and lasts for the next 30 minutes. The first 15 minutes of travel are uneventful, though marked decreases in the number of branching points and holes along the tunnel wall are apparent. A small blue point of luminescent light becomes discernible in the direction the drone is traveling, and continues to grow in intensity over the following 15 minutes. The tunnel's end, a large gradual opening leading out into a cosmological space resembling the vacuum of outer space, comes into visible range. As the drone draws closer, the pink and purple atmosphere visibly mixes with a large volume of multi-colored gaseous clouds, similar to what is observed in river deltas where salt and fresh water mix. Most notable among these clouds is a large grey-blue fog which is oriented directly in front of the tunnel, and is thick enough to obscure all space within and behind it. As the drone exits the tunnel into the open area, it performs a 360 degree turn, capturing footage of an expansive void of space ranging from blue to black in pigmentation. Thousands of pinpoints of light are visible in every direction, though a notably large and concentrated band of such light is visible to the right. The tunnel entrance appears more akin to a 2 dimensional aberration in the surrounding space from this position, rather than a 3 dimensional structure. VERITAS and Kant counter readings remain extremely high. A pod of organisms resembling translucent hump-back whales, possessing four legs and wings, passes within the camera's field of view. The whales are followed by several large serpentine creatures with various scale pigmentation's, breathing variously pigmented streams of fire. Large numbers of aberrant astrophysical, and chemical readings are measured both as these creatures pass, and as the drone travels through the open space towards the source of blue light. Gravitational measurements remain at 0. The drone's camera zooms in on the source of blue light, a small blue sphere, roughly 3 m in diameter, comes into focus. The sphere is transluscent, and engraved with runes of an unknown language. VERITAS and Kant counter readings overload, and both sensors short out as it draws within 100 m of the object. Blue light visibly arcs and stretches from the object into the cloud.6 Within the interior of the sphere is a female humanoid individual; matching the anatomical features of corpses within SCP-3703, with golden scales. The camera zooms in, and the individual's chest can be seen rising and falling. Its eyes are closed. 15 seconds pass without incident. The humanoid opens its eyes and spots the drone. Its mouth moves, and it points in the direction of the camera. An arc of light strikes the drone, severing all contact with the vehicle.7 [END LOG] Document A: ENTER CREDENTIALS FOR fileserv:/S/3703/document-A.txt CREDENTIALS ACCEPTED. DEACTIVATING MEMETIC COUNTERMEASURES. EXTRAPLANAR AFFAIRS DIVISION SCP-3703 BRIEFING - LECTURE EXCERPT OVERVIEW OF SCP-3703-A Dr. Alva Móðir […] You've all seen the video at this point, so I'm not going to belabor this point too much. What we're looking at here is a 500 m wide tunnel like structure, with rivers of cold plasma flowing through it. The plasma is flowing out through the hemispheres on 3703, into these various sites. We're pretty sure it's some sort of power source but the recent recordings only muddy things further. The tunnel appears to be connected to a parallel universe of some sort. Not quite what I think, but we'll get to that. Magic is the immediate and logical explanation for this kind of anomaly. It's also kind of tricky, due to a lack of total understanding of its base nature, of course that's why we consider such things anomalies. The real question is what type of magic we are talking about. VERITAS readings point to that, but the Kant counter would appear to indicate involvement from that field as well. The frank answer is, we don't know. It's magic. We have some level of pseudo-scientific understanding of thaumaturgy, you've probably read the leaked GOC entries, the Prometheus lab documents, but that's all surface level compared to what we're looking at here. We don't know anything about the Finnfolk's reasoning behind building these things. Surely they must have had one to sacrifice so many of themselves to form these anchors. My personal theory is the Finnfolk corpses, this tunnel, and even these sites are all being used to keep something locked away. Or at least power whatever is. This Finnwoman, in the orb, it's just circumstantial correlation right now, but when you've worked in this field this long, you know that when your audio recordings detect the same timing and frequency for a cognitohazard as an audio signature that is not a coincidence. This Finnwoman and that corpse cluster, maybe even all of the corpse clusters we know of, are connected. Maybe she's controlling them, maybe it's an arbitrary association, but she is doing something. It involves that cloud, the tunnel, the streams of plasma, all of it. It's possible the Finnfolk were containing her. But why? I'm not sure, nobody here or anywhere else is. Not even the Finnfolk know what she is, and they built the damn things. The parallel universe we got snapshots of through the drone is fascinating. Typical physical properties don't seem to follow conventional physics at all, especially given the nature of the Finnwoman in the orb, and the cold plasma rivers. Those things in and of themselves would be sufficient for me to suspect that this isn't a parallel universe at all, but a mirror plane along the fifth parallel axis. If that is true… it changes everything we thought we understood. […] Reactivation log: SCP-3703-A Drone reactivation log Date: ██/██/████ Vehicle: Solar Battery Powered Gyroscopic Drone with Jet Propulsion Modifications. Subject: SCP-3703 Region of exploration: SCP-3703-A Forword: Foundation officials reestablished communication with the drone 2 weeks after loss of contact. [BEGIN LOG] The drone's camera reactivates, displaying the blue sphere as seen before. The humanoid figure within is unconscious, and shows signs of injury around the nose and temples. Initial analysis indicates the damage is superficial. The sphere is cracked along the top, and is no longer emitting rays of blue light. It turns in a 90 degree arc. The cloud of mist is no longer present. In its place is a humanoid figure, roughly 20 km in height, possessing black pigmented skin. Red, white, and purple luminescent bands run along the entity's form. It is visibly restrained in space by the presence of 3 circular stone rings, where each ring is lined with series of monolithic stone columns oriented in the form of a henge, all possessing signs of serious damage, located at the groin, the chest, and the center of the forehead. Additional stone structures appear to pin the entity's left hand, and legs in a prone position. Each location emit combinations of blue, pink, green, and yellow luminescent light. The right arm is unrestrained, approaching both the drone and the sphere at significant speed. The remains of a shattered stone structure are visible on top. Propulsion and maneuvering the vehicle were impossible at this time. The hand strikes the blue sphere, shattering part of the surface. The sphere flies out of frame in the 0.5 seconds between the strike, and the destruction of the drone. Post Word: Approximately 2 minutes following destruction of the drone, the blue sphere was ejected from the same SCP-3703 instance the drone entered. It ceased motion upon collision with the wall of the adjoining chamber. The humanoid, hereby dubbed EoI-3703-1, remained in suspended animation within the sphere and was unharmed other than the previously obtained minor injuries. They have been moved to SCP-████ for treatment of a severe concussion, questioning, and anomalous properties evaluation. The entity observed in this recording has been designated EoI-001-01.8 Efforts are currently underway to counteract a potential HK-class deific subjugation scenario. Update ██/██/████ Following recovery of Entity of Interest EoI-3703-1 from the remains of the sphere, Foundation audio analysts were successful in recovering and translating the last 30 seconds of the Exploration log's audio recording. You were there all along, Mither. This may have been for nothing, but we would do it again. To keep him away. Seal Teran. For even one single moment. I would do it all again. Just for one more moment. One moment with you, Alva. Footnotes 1. Observed remains appear to be anatomically similar to baseline humans, with the exception of several prominent features, including fins along the arms and legs, scales beneath a primary layer of retractable human skin, and gills along the neck. Removal and analysis of any single individual has proven impossible due to each structure's effects within the confines of SCP-3703-1. 2. Several henges in the British Isles possess SCP-3703 instances which have been shaped into round shields or Celtic iconography, such as Lugh's shield. 3. The largest SCP-3703 instance discovered contains an estimated 3456 individuals and is 30 m in diameter. 4. A post-incident investigation determined this was the result of a previously undetected fault in the wire. 5. These include the manifestation of scales and fins along the right leg. 6. Estimated to be roughly 30 km in height, and 5-7 km in width 7. Audio recording peaked prior to loss of contact, full analysis is under way to retrieve verbal communication. 8. Entity of Interest. |
SCP-3704 | euclid | Item#: 3704 Level2 Containment Class: euclid Secondary Class: none Disruption Class: vlam Risk Class: warning link to memo Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3704 is to be kept inside of a soundproofed reinforced steel case whose lock may only be operated by a remote terminal in an observation room 25 meters from the object. This terminal operates via a randomly generated passphrase known only by one (1) Level 4 Personnel at a time. The case is to be stored in an isolated, soundproofed room, at least 15 meters away from any of the room’s walls. A circle with a radius of 2 meters is to be painted around the object, denoting the effective range of the tertiary third primary effect. Microphones are placed about the room, which can broadcast into the observation room if researchers so choose. The observation room is only accessible through the adjacent hallway, having no direct connection to SCP-3704's containment chamber. Access to the containment chamber is restricted except for purposes of testing. After the results of Incident 3704-A, testing has been suspended until further notice. Description: SCP-3704 is a wooden music box measuring 16cm by 10cm by 16cm. The object has a coat of pink paint on it, chipped or damaged in several places, revealing the wood underneath. The wood has a reddish tint, and does not match any known species of tree. The composition of the wood is extremely dense, making the object heavier than it appears. In addition, it is significantly stronger than normal wood of similar dimensions. Despite this, the object is damaged in multiple locations, with parts of the casing appearing crushed. The crank is also broken off, though it can still be turned if force is applied to the remaining end. Inspections have shown that the internals are consistent with similar music boxes, showing no anomalous effects. Music can be heard from SCP-3704 at random intervals whether or not the crank is turned. The songs it plays vary between subjects, with different subjects reporting varying genres, usually in line with the subject’s tastes. This effect is demonstrated even in subjects listening at the same time. After 30 seconds of exposure to the music, subjects will feel a compulsion to move closer to the object. After 3 minutes of exposure, this draw slowly becomes stronger, reaching its height after 5 minutes. At the effect's height, subjects become largely unable to resist the urge to move closer, and use any means necessary to do so. See Testing Log 3704.1 for details. A subject in this state that is rendered unable to hear SCP-3704-2’s music will fall unconscious for a period of 30 minutes to an hour. Upon waking, subjects will have no memory of their time under the object’s influence. When a subject comes within 15 meters of SCP-3704 they begin to hear whispers interspersed in the music that grow louder the closer they get to the object. Subjects report that the voices are from people that they recognize, usually deceased family members, acquaintances, or celebrities. These voices tend to be from people that the subject looked up to, or trusted. In most cases, subjects say that the voices are consoling them, and in all cases telling them to approach the object. See Testing Log 3704-1 for details. When a subject comes within 2 meters of SCP-3704 and has been exposed longer than 5 minutes, a tertiary effect appears. Subjects become convinced that the people the voices belong to are trapped inside the object. Subjects will attempt to break open SCP-3704 in an attempt to free them, and will attack anything that prevents them from performing this act. If a subject is forcibly removed from the 2 meter effective range, they lose the urge to free the voices. Testing Log 3704-1: Below are a series of tests conducted upon SCP-3704 with the intent of learning more about how the object selects music for each subject, and what the voices produced by the object say to subjects. + Test 1 - Hide Content Test 1 Date: 04/06/2017 Overseeing Researcher: Dr. Caleb Solys Subject: D-3704-1 Purpose: To ascertain what the voices produced by SCP-3704 say to subjects. Procedure: D-3704-1 was brought into the containment chamber, then locked inside. A timer was set up in the observation room to help prevent overexposure. [BEGIN LOG] Dr. Solys: (Starts timer and opens case.) Let’s begin. Will you please approach the case? D-3704-1: Uh, sure. (D-3704-1 begins to move towards the object.) What’s in that thing? Is it a speaker? Why is it playing Back in Black? Dr. Solys: I'm not sure. Do you listen to it often? D-3704-1: Not really. It was my uncle's favorite song. He would always have AC/DC records playing at his house when I would go over. Dr. Solys: I see. Please continue to approach the case. D-3704-1: Got it, boss. D-Doc, are you hearing whispers? Dr. Solys: Nothing on my end. Can you make out what they are saying? D-3704-1: Yeah, the one I can hear most loudly is saying that it’s going to be okay. I… Holy shit, Doctor, I think it’s my uncle talking. Dr. Solys: Can you elaborate? D-3704-1: Y-Yeah, now he’s telling me to come closer. Is that a good idea? Dr. Solys: You may proceed so long as you do not cross the line painted on the ground. D-3704-1: Yeah, got it. Hey, Doc, what’s going on? My uncle died in a car accident around this time last year. Why am I suddenly hearing his voice? Dr. Solys: That is one of the things we are trying to determine. Is he saying anything else? D-3704-1: No, not really. He’s just kind of repeating that it’s going to be okay and that I should come closer. I hear other voices in the background, too, but I can’t put a finger on them. Dr. Solys: Try to identify the other voices, if you can. D-3704-1: I’ll do my best, but…wait. Now he’s talking more, my uncle is. He’s saying…oh God. Dr. Solys: What is he saying? D-3704-1: Hey, why can’t I cross the line? I really, really wanna get closer to this thing. Dr. Solys: More adverse effects appear the closer you get to it. Please do not cross that line. D-3704-1: A-Alright. He’s telling me about the accident. He- Dr. Solys: (Cutting off D-3704-1, after noticing the experiment had lapsed past 3 minutes.) D-3704-1, back away from the object. This test is over. D-3704-1: What? No, Doc, I…I have to go to it. I have to hear what my uncle has to say. (D-3704-1 resumes moving towards SCP-3704.) Dr. Solys: D-3704-1, if you cross that line, you will be terminated. Back away now. D-3704-1: No, Doc, you don’t understand. He’s trying to tell me something really important! (D-3704-1 crosses circle, and tertiary effect manifests.) Shit! He’s in there! Dr. Solys: Security team, go! (Security team enters the room and tries to restrain D-3704-1 as he attempts to destroy SCP-3704. D-3704-1 attacks the members of the team that cross the line, while ignoring those who remain outside. In response, the security team opens fire. Subject is terminated.) [END LOG] Message to Site Command from Dr. Caleb Solys on 04/07/2017 I would very much like to find out what happens after the 3 minute mark. It seemed that the voice began speaking about something else, but we weren’t able to ascertain what. I’m formally requesting more D-Class and approval for further testing. Response from Site Command on 04/08/2017 Request approved. - Hide Content + Test 2 - Hide Content Test 2 Date: 04/10/2017 Overseeing Researcher: Dr. Caleb Solys Subject: D-3704-2, convicted of first-degree murder of his girlfriend. Subject pleaded guilty but claimed it was an accident. Purpose: To ascertain what changes in the voices’ messages at the 3 minute mark. Procedure: D-3704-2 was brought into the containment chamber and restrained to a metal chair 4 meters from the object that had been fastened to the ground ahead of time. A timer was set up in the observation room to help prevent overexposure. [BEGIN LOG] Dr. Solys: (Starts timer and opens case.) Let us begin. D-3704-2, what do you hear? D-3704-2: I'm hearing Clair de Lune. Dr. Solys: Noted. Is this in line with what you would normally listen to? D-3704-2: Not really, but my mother used to play it when I was little; it was her favorite song. She was a world-class pianist. I always loved to hear her play. It was soothing. Dr. Solys: Is that so? You said ‘was’. Is your mother still alive? (Test time exceeds 30 seconds.) D-3704-2: No, she passed away in 2013. Dr. Solys: Ah, I’m sorry. D-3704-2: Don’t be. Hey, is there something wrong with the recording? I’m starting to hear white noise mixed in. Dr. Solys: I’m reading nothing on my end. D-3704-2: Really? That’s weird. It almost sounds like voices. Dr. Solys: Can you make out what they’re saying? D-3704-2: Uh…kinda? I think they’re telling me to come closer. Is that not good? Is that why I’m restrained? Dr. Solys: In part, yes. Can you identify the voices? D-3704-2: There’s one that’s louder than the rest. It almost sounds like…oh Jesus. Mom…? Is that you? Dr. Solys: Is she responding? D-3704-2: No, at least I don’t think so. She’s just telling me not to worry and to come closer. Dr. Solys: D-3704-2, how did your mother die? D-3704-2: Breast cancer. Dr. Solys: I see. Have any changes been made to the voice’s vocal patterns? D-3704-2: No, not yet, anyway. She’s saying that it’s going to be okay. Dr. Solys: Alright. Will you please let me know if she says anything new? D-3704-2: Sure. (D-3704-2 is silent for approximately 30 seconds.) D-3704-2: Hey, do you think she’d respond if I tried hard enough? Dr. Solys: What do you mean by that? D-3704-2: I…I’m not even entirely sure. I just kinda get the feeling she just wants to talk to me. Dr. Solys: What makes you say that? D-3704-2: I don’t know. She's sounds like she’s…pleading. She really wants me to move closer. Can…can I do that? (Test time exceeds 3 minutes.) Dr. Solys: Your restraints will not be undone for the duration of this test. D-3704-2: I don’t think you understand. I need to go to her! Dr. Solys: You will not be permitted to move closer to the object. I need you to stay calm, and tell me what she says to you. D-3704-2: (D-3704-2 takes a deep breath.) A-Alright. She’s talking about a time when I was little. I…I tried to drive our family car, and crashed it of course. Mom, she tried to save me and broke her arm because of it. She’s telling me it’s okay. That I’m forgiven. Absolved. All I need to do to see her again is go to that case. Dr. Solys: The restraints will not be lifted. D-3704-2: The other voices are getting louder now. I hear…I hear…oh God I hear Melody. Dr. Solys: Melody? D-3704-2: My girlfriend. The one I…I…you know. (D-3704-2 begins crying.) She…she’s saying the same thing! I’m forgiven! Absolved! Doctor, I need to go to the case! Please! (Test time exceeds 5 minutes.) Dr. Solys: I’m sorry, we cannot permit that. D-3704-2: No! Please, Doctor! (D-3704-2 begins tearing at the restrains.) You don’t understand! I need to see them! I need them to know I’m sorry! They need me to go to them! (D-3704-2 tries to pry the retraints off, breaking his arm in the process. He does not seem to notice, and continues attacking his restraints.) Dr. Solys: Alright, I’m stopping this. Security team, get in there and remove D-3704-2 from the effective range. (Security team enters containment chamber, and frees D-3704-2 from the chair. They lead him out of the chamber, and he resists until he crossed the 15 meter threshold and becomes unconscious.) [END LOG] Message to Site Command from Dr. Caleb Solys on 04/11/2017 I'm formally requesting authorization to repeat this test with different subjects. I would like to know more about what the voices say to different people, as well as what happens at the 3 minute mark. Response from Site Command on 04/12/2017 Request approved. Further testing has been greenlit unless otherwise stated. - Hide Content + Incident 3704-A (Test 7) - Hide Content Incident 3704-A (Test 7) Date: 04/23/2017 Overseeing Researcher: Dr. Caleb Solys Subject: D-3704-7, convicted of arson. Tried to burn down restaurant owned by ex-girlfriend's parents. The fire spread to nearby hotel, killing multiple bystanders. Subject shows sociopathic tendencies, and in isolation has shown a degraded mental state. Purpose: To ascertain what voices different people hear, and ascertain the difference in message, if any. Procedure: As above. [BEGIN LOG] Dr. Solys: (Starts timer and opens case.) D-3704-7, please tell me what you hear. D-3704-7: Uh, some alt. rock song. It sounds really familiar but I can’t place it. Dr. Solys: Interesting. So, you feel as if you have heard this piece before? D-3704-7: Yeah, definitely. My roommate used to listen to stuff like that. (Test time exceeds 30 seconds.) Dr. Solys: Not you? Were you close to this roommate? D-3704-7: I mean, kinda, yeah. He would always play music really loudly though, so it more annoyed me than anything. Dr. Solys: I see. D-3704-7: Do you hear that? Dr. Solys: The music? No, I hear noth- D-3704-7: No, no. It sounds like a voice. Dr. Solys: A voice? Singular? D-3704-7: Yeah, why? Were you expecting multiple? Dr. Solys: What is the voice saying? D-3704-7: Uh…I can’t quite hear it well enough yet. It’s been slowly getting louder. Give it a sec. (D-3704-7 is silent for approximately 12 seconds.) D-3704-7: Ah, okay. It wants me to move closer. I’m assuming I’m not supposed to, given the chair. Dr. Solys: Do you recognize the voice at all? Is that all it is saying? D-3704-7: Yeah, sounds like that’s about it. It’s repeating that same thing over and over. To answer your other question, no I can’t place it. I…what the hell? Dr. Solys: What’s the matter? D-3704-7: It just called me by my name. My real name. Dr. Solys: What do you mean, ‘your real name’? D-3704-7: I got my name changed when I was 18 to get rid of my first name. I was named after my father, who left before I was born. Never met him, didn’t want to be associated with him. No one knew that name. No one. Dr. Solys: Strange. You still can’t place the voice? D-3704-7: Not a damn clue. Part of me wants to believe it’s my father, but I know that’s weird. Dr. Solys: You believe that you are hearing the voice of a man you never met? D-3704-7: I don’t know how else it would know my name. Dr. Solys: That’s reasonable, I suppose. D-3704-7: He keeps telling me to move closer. Something about a debt being owed. Dr. Solys: I’m sorry, a debt? D-3704-7: Yeah. Dr. Solys: See if you can glean more information. Is that all he is saying? D-3704-7: That I can hear, yes. Hell as far as I know this thing could be putting thoughts in my mind that I need to serve some eldritch horror. You guys have some crazy shit cooped up in here. Dr. Solys: Let me assure you that as far as we know that is not the case. D-3704-7: Ah. Such a relief. Dr. Solys: This is an experiment, D-3704-7. Cutting back on the sarcasm would be much appreciated. D-3704-7: Aye, aye, captain. (Neither D-3704-7 or Dr. Solys speak for approximately 30 seconds. During this time, test time exceeds 3 minutes.) D-3704-7: A-ha! Here are those ‘multiple voices’ you were talking about? Dr. Solys: There are more voices now? D-3704-7: Yeah. They’re much quieter, but definitely there. The silence when the first voice wasn’t speaking is getting filled with white noise and whispers. Dr. Solys: Try to make out what they’re saying. Identify them. D-3704-7: Got it. Well…they also want me to move closer. Damn, it took me getting locked up to get popular. Dr. Solys: (Sighs in irritation.) Can you identify the new voices? D-3704-7: Zero ideas here. The only thing I can say for sure is that they’re all different kinds. It’s not like all guys or all girls or all old or whatever. It’s like listening to a crowd, but they’re mostly saying the same thing. Dr. Solys: They’re speaking in unison? D-3704-7: Yeah, that’s the word. Something about debts being repaid. I…owe something? (Test time exceeds 5 minutes.) Dr. Solys: Are you experiencing any desire to approach the case? D-3704-7: I mean, kinda. It’s more just curiosity. I wanna know what’s inside. I can’t see it very well from the chair. Dr. Solys: Noted. D-3704-7: They’ve gotten really, really loud. Like, I can barely hear you anymore. They’re shouting in unison about this debt I apparently owe. They want me to go to the case. They want me to free them. What…what the hell is in that thing? Dr. Solys: A music box. D-3704-7: A music box, huh? Do you think…do you think if I went up to it, that the voices would quiet the hell down? Dr. Solys: I cannot say for certain. Unfortunately, you are not permitted to approach the case and your restraints will not be lifted. D-3704-7: Alright, this… (Takes a deep breath. Subject appears to be straining.) This isn’t very good. I wanna just do it to get the shitheads to shut the hell up. Dr. Solys: That won’t be happening. D-3704-7: Can you at least let me out of here then? It’s starting to fuck me up, Doc. Dr. Solys: No, the test will continue until we have gathered sufficient information. D-3704-7: That’s pretty lame, Doctor. It’s… (Subject gasps in pain, and tries to clutch his chest though the restraints prevent him from doing so.) …really starting to hurt. I can’t…even think. Dr. Solys: Has the voices’ message changed at all? Are the still talking about the debt? D-3704-7: Oh, yeah, can’t get enough of that word. It’s just- (Subject cries out.) …just being forced on my mind 10 times a second. Dr. Solys: D-3704-7, I need you to focus. Stay with me. Have they said anything new? D-3704-7: Stop calling me that. My name is Andrew. Dr. Solys: Answer my question, D-3704-7. D-3704-7: Nah, still on the debt! Debt, debt, debt, debt, debt! Can’t get enough, yup! Dr. Solys: Understood. D-3704-7: Fuck, man. It’s getting really hot in here. Do you feel that? (Subject begins struggling with restrain.) Dr. Solys: Perfectly normal in here to me. D-3704-7: Debt! They want compensation! A repayment! What do they want! I don’t have any fucking money anymore! I’m a lab rat now! What do you want from me, cheese? Dr. Solys: You need to remain calm. Focus. (D-3704-7 screams and begins tearing at restraint.) Dr. Solys: Stand down from the restraint! D-3704-7: They want payment! I have nothing to give! Dr. Solys: Why do they want payment? (//D-3704-7 screams again, tears the restraint in half, and stands up. //) Dr. Solys: (Standing up and backing away from window) Oh my God! Security team! We need cleanup! I’m calling the experiment off! D-3704-7: I can't stay here. They're tearing at my mind, burning their names and faces in my soul. It's like…it's like they want me to understand! (Marks begin appearing on D-3704-7's skin which appear similar to 3rd degree burns.) Dr. Solys: What are they trying to make you understand? D-3704-7: I don't know! I don't care! I can't understand! I don't want to understand! I just want them to shut the hell up! (D-3704-7 screams, and attacks the one-way glass separating the containment chamber and the observation room. Subject retreats from the glass before charging at the containment door as the security team opens it. Subject kills entirety of security team before exiting the containment chamber by holding the door open. Containment breach declared.) [END LOG] Researcher's Note: Something was very off in this test. Subject was able to withstand the urge to move closer to SCP-3704, instead running away from it, the music played wasn't even something he liked, and he heard voices he didn't recognize. On top of all of that, he caused a containment breach and killed an entire security team. I feel as though I understand more about the true nature of the object, but I'll need more tests to be completely sure. I don’t know for certain, but I cant help but feel as if the voices that D-3704-7 heard, barring his father, were those killed in the fire. - Hide Content Revised Description: SCP-3704 is a wooden music box measuring 16 cm by 10 cm by 16 cm. The object has a coat of pink paint on it, chipped or damaged in several places, revealing the wood underneath. The wood has a reddish tint, and does not match any known species of tree. The composition of the wood is extremely dense, making the object heavier than it appears. In addition, it is significantly stronger than normal wood of similar dimensions. Despite this, the object is damaged in multiple locations, with parts of the casing appearing crushed. The crank is also broken off, though it can still be turned if force is applied to the remaining end. Inspections have shown that the internals are consistent with similar music boxes, showing no anomalous effects. SCP-3704 draws on the empathy of its listeners. It has 3 primary anomalous effects that draw emotions out of subjects, good or bad, in an attempt to bring them closer to it. A fourth effect manifests once a subject has become sufficiently close. The first of the two primary effects is that music can be heard from SCP-3704 at random intervals whether or not the crank is turned. The songs it plays vary between subjects, even playing different songs to two subjects listening at the same time. SCP-3704 tends to play songs that subjects have a connection to, usually by drawing on memories that evoke a strong emotional reaction to. The second primary effect is that starting at a range of 15 meters, subjects hear voices interspersed in the music. These voices typically take the form of people the subjects knows, looks up to, or trusts, with one exception. SCP-3704 has the ability to seemingly sense if an empathic connection has been formed with the subject. In cases where an empathic connection has been formed, the voices attempt to console subjects, usually speaking of forgiveness or absolution. In cases where an empathic connection has not been formed, the voices take other forms of people the subject has wronged, or feels contempt towards. The voices in these cases speak not of forgiveness, but of debts, as if subject owes it to them to move closer. The condition of the third primary effect is unknown due to insufficient testing. The current theory for the condition is that it manifests if subjects resist the call to move closer to the object for an extended period of time. Subjects under this third effect seem to undergo immense pain, and yet appear to have their senses dulled. Subjects also seem to be granted strength and dexterity above what a normal human can possess. The full extent of the effect is, like the condition, unknown. See Incident 3704-A for an example of this effect. The fourth effect of SCP-3704 appears once subjects have come within 2 meters of it. Subjects in this range become convinced that the voices are trapped inside SCP-3704, and as such become heavily compelled to "free" them by destroying the object. Subjects will attack anyone else who enters the 2 meter range, believing them to be preventing the liberation of the voices. Subjects who are rendered unable to hear SCP-3704's music, either by removal from the effective range or artificial deafening, fall unconscious for a period of 30 minutes to an hour. Upon waking, subjects will have no memory of their time affected by SCP-3704. Addendum 3704-1: Following the containment breach on 04/23/2017 resulting in ██ staff casualties, all testing on SCP-3704 has been suspended until further notice. + Messages to and from Site Command between 04/29/2017 and 04/31/2017 - Hide Content Message to Site Command from Dr. Caleb Solys on 04/29/2017 I am hereby requesting reinstatement of testing on SCP-3704. The last test caused a containment breach, but that only further enforces the need to understand this thing. That subject broke out of his restrains and killed a security team with his bare hands. During the test, numerous things were out of place. The timings were all wrong, everything we thought we knew about it were thrown out the window. SCP-3704 could have any number of anomalous properties we don't know about, or the current ones could be stronger. We. Don't. Know. It's dangerous. I'm firm in the belief that we need to learn more. We need to know what it actually does. Response from Site Command on 04/31/2017 Request Denied. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3704" by Lukaverik, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3704. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3705 | neutralized | Item #: SCP-3705 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3705's cape and the cassette tapes found at the site of SCP-3705's neutralization are to be contained in standard containment lockers. Description: SCP-3705 was an approximately 1.8 meter tall, animate scarecrow composed of wood and straw. SCP-3705 was outfitted with a straw hat, a white shirt, and a green floral-print cape worn around its neck. SCP-3705 possessed multiple scorch marks on its body and clothing, and SCP-3705's clothing was torn in various locations. SCP-3705 was capable of sight and hearing despite having possessed no discernible organs or mechanisms that enabled these senses. Eight arachnoid legs composed of wood were attached to SCP-3705's torso, measuring approximately 1.25 meters. Each of SCP-3705's legs have joints that appear to have been created via infliction of damage to each leg, as each leg appeared to have been forcefully bent from a previously straight structure into its jointed structure. At the end of each leg was a hole of unknown depth. SCP-3705 was capable of expelling water from each of these holes. It is unknown how the water SCP-3705 expelled was acquired. On 3/27/2004, SCP-3705 was discovered by the Foundation when SCP-3705's appearance was reported at a forest fire located at [REDACTED] by undercover operatives working as helicopter pilots for local news stations. MTF Epsilon-14 ("Out of the Frying Pan") was deployed to contain SCP-3705. SCP-3705 ignited and was destroyed before MTF Epsilon-14 reached SCP-3705's location. During further inspection after the fire was extinguished, a cardboard box was found at the area of SCP-3705's neutralization. Within the box were 17 video cassette tapes and the cape worn by SCP-3705. The cassette tapes contained videos showing footage of various events involving SCP-3705. A title for each cassette tape was written on a piece of masking tape attached to each cassette tape. ▼ Show Cassette Tape Content ▼ ▲ Hide Cassette Tape Content ▲ Title Event Notes 1 - A Hero's Beginnings SCP-3705 approaches and waters a sunlit field of soil by expelling water from its legs. SCP-3705 is not wearing its cape. Burn marks are not present on SCP-3705, and holes are not present on SCP-3705's clothing. 2 - A Gardener's Duties The setting is identical to that of 1. SCP-3705 faces towards the field motionless. A northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) descends from above and attempts to eat a seed beneath the soil. SCP-3705 approaches the northern cardinal, and it flies away from SCP-3705. 3 - A Gardener's Triumph The setting is identical to that of 1 and 2. Fully grown sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are present within the field of soil. SCP-3705 waters them. 4 - A Gardener's Woe The setting is identical to that of 1, 2, and 3. Strong wind and rain are present. All of the sunflowers are uprooted by the wind. SCP-3705 approaches the field from off-screen. SCP-3705 inspects the scene before kneeling. It is believed that this is an expression of sorrow. 5 - A Hero's Atonement SCP-3705 waters a field of soil in a different location than in 1, 2, 3, and 4. SCP-3705 begins wearing its cape. 6 - A Hero's Duties The setting is identical to that of 5. Strong wind and rain, similar to the wind and rain in 4, are present. Marigolds (Calendula officinalis) are growing within the field. SCP-3705 kneels over the marigolds furthest towards the direction the wind is blowing from. 7 - A Hero's Triumph The setting is identical to that of 5 and 6. SCP-3705 is in the same position as it was in 6. SCP-3705 leaves its position to inspect the field. No marigolds are in a considerably worse condition than they were in 6. 8 - A Hero's Help SCP-3705 approaches seven potted tulips (Tulipa gesneriana) on the grass overshadowed by a nearby tree. SCP-3705 carries each pot away from the shade of the tree to a sunlit area on the grass. 9 - A Hero's Protection The setting is identical to that of 8. A branch on the tree in 8 detaches from the tree and falls towards the potted tulips. SCP-3705 appears from off-screen and strikes the falling branch with its legs, causing the branch to land away from the tulips. 10 - A Hero's Condolences SCP-3705 walks past the front of a house and enters the backyard of the house. Within the backyard is a garden containing angelonia (Angelonia angustifolia), cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus), and snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus), each of which show signs of dilapidation. SCP-3705 waters the garden. Analysis of the house indicates that it was inhabited by Terrence Marley, who passed away on 3/6/2004 at the age of 62. 11 - A Hero's Mettle The setting is identical to that of 10. SCP-3705 monitors the garden. Six Canada geese (Branta canadensis) approach the garden from off-screen. SCP-3705 approaches the geese to ward them off. The geese do not leave. SCP-3705 moves closer to the geese, at which point the geese begin honking and fly towards SCP-3705. The geese land upon and begin pecking at SCP-3705. 12 - A Hero's Reward The setting is identical to that of 10 and 11. SCP-3705 is laying upon the ground. SCP-3705 stands up and inspects the garden. All plants are in the same condition they were in 11. Holes are now present on SCP-3705's clothing. 13 - A Hero's Gesture A male child and a female child water a garden of pasture roses (Rosa carolina) using watering cans. Both children expend their can's supply of water, place their can on the ground, and walk off-screen. SCP-3705 approaches the cans and refills them. 14 - A Hero's Life SCP-3705 enters a burning house through its open patio door. SCP-3705 enters a dining room and maneuvers past burning furniture to reach a staircase. SCP-3705 ascends the staircase, parts of its body and clothes igniting as it does. As SCP-3705 reaches the top of the staircase, it expels highly pressurized water at itself to douse the flames on its body and clothing. SCP-3705 enters what appears to be a child's bedroom almost completely engulfed in flames. SCP-3705 begins to approach a potted carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) placed upon a window sill facing the entrance to the room. As SCP-3705 moves towards it, a burning ceiling fan falls from the ceiling and lands in front of SCP-3705. As SCP-3705 steps backwards, a large portion of the ceiling collapses. A part of the collapsed ceiling lands on the carnation, bringing it to the floor. SCP-3705 is unharmed by the collapse of the ceiling, and climbs over the wreckage of the ceiling and begins digging through it. SCP-3705 continues digging until the siren of a firetruck is heard. SCP-3705 leaves the room. Burn marks are present on SCP-3705 after SCP-3705 reaches the top of the staircase. 15 - A Gardener's Requiem SCP-3705 stands in front of the house in 14, the fire now extinguished. Placed in the grass in front of SCP-3705 is a cross constructed out of twigs. The twigs are bound to each other by a sunflower (Helianthus annuus) grown near the cross, wrapping around the two twigs. SCP-3705 is no longer wearing its cape. 16 - A Gardener's Choice SCP-3705 walks up a hill. Smoke billows in the distance to the right of SCP-3705. SCP-3705 turns to the right and sees a forest fire. 17 - A Hero's Fervor This tape depicts the events leading up to and during SCP-3705's neutralization. SCP-3705 runs through the burning forest. During this time, the Foundation is alerted to SCP-3705 presence, and MTF Epsilon-14 is deployed and sent to the forest. SCP-3705 reaches an area completely engulfed in flames. SCP-3705 expels highly pressurized water into the fire, creating an opening in the fire. SCP-3705 continues running through the opening, extinguishing any fire that comes near. SCP-3705 arrives at a large field of early dog-violets (Viola reichenbachiana) that the fire has not reached. SCP-3705 quickly waters the violets. As SCP-3705 finishes watering the violets, the fire reaches the field. The field is quickly engulfed in flames. Due to unknown reasons, the violets are not visibly damaged by the fire. SCP-3705 moves to the middle of the field and attempts to fend off the fire by expelling highly pressurized water into it, but fails to extinguish the fire. SCP-3705 ignites and is completely engulfed in flames. SCP-3705 remains motionless as it burns. The view of SCP-3705 is obscured by flames as the video ends. SCP-3705 is wearing its cape throughout the video. The field of violets in the video disappeared following SCP-3705's neutralization. The cause of its disappearance has been determined as not due to the fire, as the area in which the violets existed shows no signs of fire-related damage. The following message was found written on the inside of the cape with black ink. ▼ Show Message ▼ ▲ Hide Message ▲ You have the tapes That show this guardian's cause Not all heroes wear capes But this one does Are We Cool Yet? ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3705" by lynspira, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3705. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3706 | safe | Item #: SCP-3706 Special Containment Procedures: Locations with high probabilities of producing or uncovering SCP-3706 instances are to be monitored closely by implanted Foundation archaeologists and paleontologists. Should an SCP-3706 instance be uncovered, non-Foundation personnel present on site are to be administered class A amnestics, and disinformation regarding recent discoveries disseminated in the event of further inquiries. SCP-3706 instances are to be moved to secure engineering Sites 212A or B depending on size and condition. Functional instances are to be moved to 212A for potential reactivation and reverse engineering. Non-functional instances are to be moved to 212B for proper thaumaturgic disposal, and destruction. All tests, operations, and information requests for SCP-3706-380 are subject to Level 5 approval. Key personnel who have knowledge of SCP-3706-380 have been granted restricted level 5 clearance to necessary documents pertaining to OPERATION HIGH TIDE. Abuse of this clearance is grounds for termination. Site 212A Site 212A is a facility located on the Dunnethead Peninsula southeast of the Orkney islands encompassing an area of 12 km2. Three 500 m2 vehicle storage warehouses are positioned along the coastline, with open access to coastal waters for functional testing of reactivated SCP-3706 instances. A permanent staff of 1000+ individuals, including MTF-Sigma 32 ("Recovery Wizards") are housed on site at all times. The area directly encompassing 212A has been designated as a No-Fly zone by the government of the UK. This status extends into the surrounding oceanic waters in a 2 km radius. Site 212B Site 212B is a facility located on the Western coast of Hoy Island. Site 212B consists of a 50 m x 20 m compound capable of housing and decommissioning non-functional thaumaturgic items. Site 212B has a permanent security staff of 15, and 5 thaumaturgic demolition experts. Update: As of 04/15/2017 all work at Site-212B has been suspended. See SCP-4700 for further details. Description: SCP-3706 are a large number of recovered and potential undiscovered vehicles with unique properties, several universal common factors, and varying functional attributes. Each SCP-3706 instance is capable of traversing aquatic environments, either as a submersible, or sea floor based all-terrain vehicle. Each vehicle resembles known species of ocean fauna, though significant deviations from these animal species have been observed in many recovered instances, as is described in Table T-3706-01. Individual vehicles are primarily composed of organo-metallic polymers, with the oldest variants having been carved from stone. Vehicles that do not use appendage based locomotion employ a jet propulsion mechanism involving the intake and rapid expulsion of ocean water through adjustable vents. SCP-3706 instances are diverse in both appearance and specific function, ranging from automated collection vehicles less than 3 m in length (designed to collect food, minerals, and other materials) to large-scale assault vessels more than 200 m in length. Each SCP-3706 instance is powered via a spatial distortion contained within a crystalline chamber composed of corundum, which produces high energy material bearing marked similarity to that found in SCP-3703. The size of both the crystal and the distortion appears to vary based on the size of the vehicle; however, the crystals of all recovered non-functional instances are either shattered or missing. When in an active state, all SCP-3706 instances emit a dull "humming" noise. Active SCP-3706 instances possess carved channels where luminescence will "flow" across their exterior surfaces, forming patterns, artistic depictions of the vehicle's history, and Proto-Nordic runic script containing instructions on how to properly operate and maintain each vehicle. Additionally, manually piloted SCP-3706 instances tend to have detailed markings, carved by the former operator onto their vehicles, in the form of three-toed hoofprints. These appear to serve a statistical role, similar to the manner in which pilots during World Wars 1 and 2 would track enemy kills by painting flags onto their vehicles. Table T-3706-01 The following table contains selected entries describing the various instances of SCP-3706. Vehicles are assigned designations based on their type and relative functionality compared to other SCP-3706 instances rather than by order in which they were discovered. Prior documentation included designations based on order of discovery, these designations have been changed database-wide in order to avoid confusion. Subdesignation Vehicle Type Description SCP-3706-01 Self-Propelled Automated Collection Collection of vehicles recovered off the coast of the Peloponnese Peninsula. Vehicles ranged in size from 0.3 to 2 meters in width, 0.1 to 1.5 meters in height, and resembled varying members of the infraorder Brachyura.1 Notable common features included replacement of the claws with four slotted limbs possessing varying tools. 3 instances possessed grafted human hands. All instances were functional at time of recovery. SCP-3706-09 Self Propelled Automated Collection Numerous vehicles recovered in a large number of rivers in the United Kingdom and continental Europe, as well as portions of the North Atlantic, North and Baltic Seas. Vehicles range in size from 0.5 m to 5 m in length, and width. Due to their size, the majority of recovered instances resemble the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, with notable differences in the mouth, which lacks any teeth, and a large cavity at the very tip of the tail, often possessing luminescent markings across the exterior. All instances make a constant humming described as "eerie." SCP-3706-15 Personnel Transport Vehicle recovered off the coast of Iceland. It measures approximately 8 meters in length, 6 in width, and 5 in height. Vehicle resembles the Dorado/Mahi-Mahi, with notable modifications, including large hollow chambers with sufficient seating for 15 individuals, four large yellow orbs2 arranged equidistantly, with two on either side of the vehicle, and remnants of thaumaturgic power nodes leading to what may have once been weaponry. Inscriptions on the interior of the vehicle have been translated and interpreted to "Place your hand on the triangle, the big green one, and press down. If she doesn't start, bang the fins several times. She's old and cranky." SCP-3706-230 Personal Combat Vehicle recovered off the coast of the Canary Islands. Approximately 2.5 m in length, 1.4 m in width, and 1 m in height. Resembles Carcharhinus leucas3 with notable modifications to the "nose" of the vehicle which broaden it into a sickle moon shape, possessing four carved grooves with corundum coating the interior. The vehicles' dorsal fins possess inscribed markings in the shape of three-toed hoof-prints, with a total of 60 spread across the vehicle. Proto-Nordic runes are inscribed along several parts of the vehicle, with notable differences in the style of carvings. For the sake of brevity, these have been recorded in the section below. SCP-3706-380 Capital Ship Details have been classified in accordance with tenants of OPERATION HIGH TIDE. Documents have been appended in the addenda below, level 5 clearance required. Translation T-3706-01: The following contains an interpretation of the inscribed runes on SCP-3706-230. "Hey hotshot, congrats on getting your certification. This beauty is named BJÖRT. She's good, but to earn her trust, you're going to have to hit at least five humans in the water, and make sure you get their blood in her mouth." ~Snorre "Greetings new aquaneer, please disregard the above message. This aeronautic does not require human blood sacrifices to operate. We are not savage primitives." ~Magister Rolf "No seriously, don't listen to the Magisters. They like to see new guys be unable to operate their machines on the first go. It's just five humans. C'mon, you know they aren't doing anything but tossing spears at each other." ~Snorre "Please ignore all markings from Aquaneer Snorre. He has been reprimanded for encouraging prejudiced uncivil behavior towards other thinking beings." ~Magister Rolf "Yeah, well let's see you reprimand me when I take this thing and fly off, you vagr níðingr." ~Snorre A single set of skeletal4 remains were recovered 1.5 m from the vehicle on the ocean floor. Skeletal remains matched those recovered from SCP-3047. Show Document D-3706-01 Hide Document D-3706-01 WARNING: ATTEMPTED ACCESS DETECTED. THIS DOCUMENT IS UNDER LEVEL 5 CLASSIFICATION. USER CODE: HILDALAND PASSWORD: THE13O5SRIDETHERISINGTIDE IDENTIFIER ACCEPTED. Welcome back 05-01. OPERATION HIGH TIDE Designated Object: SCP-3706-380 Asset Rating: Thaumiel Status: Active. Recommendations: Use not advised due to destructive potential. Priority should be given to search and acquisition attempts of all similar vehicles. Description: SCP-3706-380 is a vehicle, 200 meters in length, excluding all tentacles, 125 meters in width and 75 meters in height. The superstructure resembles the Australian giant cuttlefish, Sepia apama, with notable major modifications, including six 50 m "arms" capable of supporting the vehicle in traversing terrestrial environments, and two tentacles capable of more directed, dexterous movements. Large channels, which form a circuit of constant luminescent blue, green, and yellow light, cover the exterior hull, forming intricate patterns of symbolic and spiritual significance.5 Four large equidistant yellow orbs are positioned at the anterior end of the vehicle, resembling eyes. Interior spaces are broken down into 16 individual decks, with various facilities for long-term residence. SCP-3706-380 is capable of housing a crew of 325 individuals, and can carry up to 800 personnel for short periods. SCP-3706-380 is equipped with 14 major weapon emplacements, including a high yield thaumaturgic beam weapon in place of a vessel's mouth, and a number of smaller defensive emplacements. Major emplacements consist of rotating oblong ovals with grooves carved at equidistant intervals on the minor axis of the top face. During the firing of major emplacements, carved channels within the vicinity of the weaponry will change color to a distinct reddish tone. History: SCP-3706-380 was discovered on June 5th, 1935, in the North Sound 3 km off the coast of Westray, Orkney. At the time, the vessel was stuck in the ocean bed, and had been inundated by the surrounding oceanic waters due to an open hatch on the dorsal face. 257 skeletal remains consistent with those found near SCP-3706-230 were recovered, and transported to a small outpost at what is now Site-A, where it was determined the remains were not of human origin. Later excavation of the surrounding ocean bed uncovered traces that SCP-3706-380 had been accompanied by additional vehicles; however, no other intact vehicles were recovered.6 Initially, an attempt was made to lift SCP-3706-380 from the ocean floor under the guise of recovering a valuable shipwreck. The outbreak of Occult War VII indefinitely delayed these plans, and SCP-3706-380 remained untouched for the next 15 years. Foundation paleontologists began to uncover significant numbers of other, similar artifacts, at which time the subject was revisited and a recovery operation was planned and executed. Full recovery of the vessel occurred on June 7th, 1951, and SCP-3706-380 was temporarily stored at a set of makeshift drydocks where Site A now stands. Full inspection of the vessel determined that it had taken significant damage from exposure to salt water for approximately 50 years. Unlike other wrecks of similar age, there was a distinct lack of significant ocean flora inhabiting the vessel. Initial assessments indicated the vessel would be impossible to restore, and SCP-3706-380 was slated for disassembly and decommissioning. This mandate was counteracted by special interests from the O5 council, after an engineer stumbled upon an active power source while cataloging the interior in preparation for demolition. A special project was approved to repair and restore functionality to the vehicle, and began in earnest on August 5th, 1956, with the construction of Site A. As knowledge of the vehicle and its functionalities was minimal, progress was initially slow; however, with the discovery of additional SCP-3706 instances, and the slow reverse engineering of said vehicles, full repairs were completed by March 18th, 1977. Additional SCP-3706 instances were moved to the site for functional studies, and a sister site was constructed for demolition of non-functional vehicles, Site B. Functional restoration began on the same date, and by August 23rd, 1985, a monumental breakthrough in the translation of the Proto-Nordic runes allowed Foundation personnel to translate markings on all recovered instances of SCP-3706 by that date. Proper interpretation took longer, due to the structure and grammar of the language, with linguistic mapping and a full understanding being attained on September 5th, 1990. On December 13th, 1995, Foundation personnel restored functionality to advanced onboard life support systems, leading to the discovery that the vehicle had previously been partially inundated with salt water. This function was disabled. Navigational systems were restored 2 years later and on October 15th, 2006 full engine functions were restored. A skeleton crew of 57 individuals was brought to Site A and underwent the necessary linguistic and functional training to operate SCP-3706-380. The maiden voyage of SCP-3706-380 was continuously delayed, due to more pressing projects in other sectors; however, following the events of Incident I-3700-032 the vessel's maiden voyage was scheduled for March 30th, 2017. During SCP-3706-380's maiden voyage Incident I-3706-01 occurred as described below. Incident I-3706-01: On March 30th, 2017, SCP-3706-380 was launched into Pentland Firth for a shakedown run. Six additional personnel were aboard, including two O5 aides and four engineers overseeing the restoration efforts. The vessel proceeded into open waters, where it remained along the surface and accelerated to a speed of 25 knots. A predetermined course was followed, which included two passes near the village of Harrow. Prior to the voyage, engineers were forced to reboot the engine systems due to a software glitch, unknowingly restoring functionality to the weapons due to a previously undetected blockage in the power channels around the spatial distortion being removed. As such, on the second pass by the village of Harrow, Commander Sarandine Lee, who was piloting the vehicle in conjunction with several other trained personnel, pressed her right palm on a previously unactivated imprint. At this time, a number of alarms engaged, and the uppermost arm of the vehicle was lifted out of the water. Individuals within the vessel proper, and on accompanying security craft, described a mechanical roar emanating from within the vehicle. A "column of light" emanated from a previously unobserved opening, near the point at which the motile limbs are attached. It made impact with the village of Harrow less than a kilometer away. Forensic recreation indicates the hamlet, and all structures within a 300 m radius, were instantly vaporized, leaving a 6 m deep crater in its place. Security protocols were immediately implemented, and all potential witnesses administered necessary amnestics. Inquiring citizens were informed that the explosion, and subsequent incineration of the village, was due to the accidental detonation of military ordinance being loaded onto a ferry for transport to a disposal facility in the Orkneys. Further voyages, and testing have been postponed in order to ascertain further offensive capabilities. The estimated death toll, at this time, is 56 adults, and 5 children. Full recompensation has been offered to any surviving family members. Following the incident, training regimens for individuals selected to crew SCP-3706-380 have been sufficiently altered in order to avoid future incidents with the vehicle's weaponry. Large warning labels have been attached to all terminals, imprints, and mechanical devices known to activate or control emplacements, major or minor. Recovered documents and materials: SCP-3706-380's initial recovery also salvaged a number of artifacts, including numerous thaumaturgic artifacts7 as well as personal belongings as indicated below: Combs made from sea shell fragments, and urchins. Beds and cloths made from kelps and other seaweeds. Nets, spears, and other equipment with traces of large numbers of varying fish species. Decorative personal items, such as candles in containers made of varying ocean flora and fauna with notable deviations from normal species. Moving paintings and photos depicting large-scale environments which do not match with any known geographical features. 5 humerus bones, 3 meters in length. 1 pair of hands, with elongated phalanges ending in hardened, sharp, and curved segments of thick ossification, 1.7 m in width, and digits that are each 1m in length. Two compartments were discovered in a large set of personal quarters near the "bridge" of the vessel. Each compartment contained a bound book, believed to be, after careful examination, ship's logs, with paper composed of seaweed. Upon recovery, it was determined, due to the presence of excess water, that one of the sealed compartments had been compromised. Water damage has rendered the book kept in this compartment unreadable. The other book possesses a single entry in Proto-Nordic runes. This entry has been translated, and interpreted as given below: Undecipherable handwriting believed to be a date. They're everywhere. We're abandoned. Abandoned. Helga… my love. I sent the message. I sent it so many times. None answer. Cursed man of Guð-Bani8… glory against the demon of the deep in war… only death. Exile. Starving. Trapped by the demons in the bed. No way out. No way out. No. Way. Out. Footnotes 1. Crabs. 2. The material with which the orbs were made appears to be different, and less worn than other portions of the vehicle, and a number of fresher carvings around the orbs form a large circle which would be visible if the sides of the vehicle were to unfold. 3. Bull Sharks 4. Observed remains appear to be anatomically similar to baseline humans, with the exception of several prominent features, including atypical body cavities around the neck and shoulders, in some cases containing what appears to be a second layer of desiccated preserved skin, nodules along the bones of the arms and legs and preserved cartillage for the support of fins. These are notably similar to remains observed in SCP-3703-1 instances. 5. Including depictions and motifs of conflicts in which it may have participated. 6. Extensive excavations from March of 2000 to July of 2008 recovered a large number of scattered skeletal remains. These included remains consistent with those found aboard the vessel. Additional remains, inconsistent with those found aboard the vehicle, included disproportionately large sets of remains, several of which could not be identified with any known species. 7. Notably, projectile weaponry using large feather-like projectiles with sharpened edges, and elemental energy. 8. Old Norse for Godslayer and believed to be a reference to SCP-████. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3706" by DrBleep, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3706. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3707 | euclid | Item #: SCP-3707 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3707 is kept at Site-81's anomalous motor pool and maintained as necessary to ensure drivability. Description: SCP-3707 is a 2002 Toyota Camry with Minnesota plates. Anomalous properties manifest when occupied by exactly one human, who is driving it between 12 AM and 3 AM local time. Subjects report a mild compulsion to drive SCP-3707 away from their place of residence, with no ultimate destination in mind. Should this compulsion be followed for at least one hour, SCP-3707 and its occupant will disappear when unobserved. SCP-3707 will be found abandoned near a roadway at least 805 kilometers away from the disappearance point. No subject has ever been recovered. All tested individuals (including family, coworkers, etc.) are indifferent to the subject's disappearance, experiencing no distress and often failing to alert relevant authorities. Individuals affected this way will report that they "respect [the subject's] decision", though they are unable or unwilling to elaborate further. Within one week, the subject's roles in groups, organizations and interpersonal relationships will be filled with other individuals, with no decrease in overall functionality or wellbeing. This occurs through apparently mundane processes. After three months, individuals will not think about the subject unless prompted. Occasionally, SCP-3707 will disappear from containment. In each case, a different vehicle with the same anomalous properties will be recovered within one week. This has occurred four times. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3707" by Communism will win, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3707. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: camry.png Author: Communism will win License: CC BY-SA 3.0 Source Link: SCP Foundation Wiki |
SCP-3708 | safe | Item#: 3708 Level1 Containment Class: safe Secondary Class: none Disruption Class: dark Risk Class: notice link to memo SCP-3708. Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3708 is kept inside a standard low-concern enclosure at Site-73 and may be accessed by Level-2 personnel for testing. Description: SCP-3708 is a 5 kilogram, 21 centimeter tall stone statue of a rooster. At precisely 6:30 (local time) every morning, SCP-3708 will animate and emit a crowing sound in the 75-80 decibel range. It will then appear to scan the nearby area by craning its neck while seemingly becoming increasingly distressed; during this period of animation, it will emit several low vocalizations before becoming inanimate again at 6:31. SCP-3708 produces a mild euphoric response in individuals that physically contact it; affected subjects report feelings of warmth and comfort. SCP-3708 was recovered from the residence of the recently deceased Reinier Costede, an 83-year-old farmer, in Gilman, Wisconsin. Following the witnessing of SCP-3708's anomalous properties by Costede's relatives, field agents responded to reports of a "living chicken statue" circulating in the small village. Costede's residence was searched, and SCP-3708 was recovered without incident. Addendum 3708.1: Recovered Document Upon the recovery of SCP-3708, a small note was found taped to the side of its body. Pa, I'm going to be gone for a while. Maybe I won't return. I know you don't get many visitors out here… I found you something to keep you company, though! A little reminder of me, I guess. His name's Benny. Take good care of him, OK? Marguerit. Addendum 3708.2: Recovered Document In addition to SCP-3708, a journal was found in Costede's residence; irrelevant content has been excluded. October 23rd, 2016 Marguerit left in the afternoon, and gave me this little sculpture. It reminds me of a rooster I used to have as a child. I've put him on top of my nightstand for now. October 24th, 2016 Today I woke up to the sound of a rooster calling, but I haven't had any on this farm in over 60 years now. For a second, I'd thought it was Marguerit calling me down. Must've been little Benny trying to keep me company. It's better than waking up alone. October 25th, 2016 I woke up a little earlier today, and while doing my morning routine I heard Benny crowing again. I went over to where I had placed him, and by God, he was moving! I reached my hand out to touch him and he rubbed up against it. Then, he went back to normal… I don't know if I'm getting enough sleep. October 26th, 2016 I thought it was the sleep, but it happened again today. This time, it looked like he was waiting for me. I pet him again and he soon went still. Reminded me of when Marguerit was just a baby… she'd always wake up crying in the middle of the night, and wouldn't quiet down until I went over to comfort her. November 19th, 2016 Saying good-morning to Benny is part of my routine now. I think he's used to having me around, and so am I. She was right about me needing company. I only wish I could have him around more often than a minute each morning. Then again, it does make our time together more treasured. I didn't have Marguerit around for very long, either. December 21st, 2016 Benny seemed more active than usual today. He was practically flailing about, crowing his head off about God-knows-what. Normally I'd be annoyed, but… with him, it's hard to. I was half-hoping that Marguerit had returned and he was crowing at that, but that wasn't the case. I just wish someone would come. December 22nd, 2016 He kept it up today, which was no surprise. I just comforted him until he calmed down. Then, back to stone. God, why does he have to turn back to stone? […] I came down with something, by the looks of it. I've been with a nasty cough for the better half of this afternoon. It's bearable, though. At least I have something to look forward to in the morning. December 23rd, 2016 (final entry) It looks like the flu. I think Benny knows, too. He seemed worried when I went to say good-morning today. But I'll be okay, for him. For Marguerit. |
SCP-3709 | safe | Item #: SCP-3709 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3709 is stored in a standard containment locker at Site-55. A formal request must be sent to Dr. Everwood before dismantling the object. In the event of an injury caused by SCP-3709, the accompanying staple remover is to be used. Description: SCP-3709 is a black metal stapler. Its primary anomalous property is its ability to punch a staple through any material or materials. The name "Avelar" is engraved on the top of the handle and a customer support phone number is located on the bottom of the object. Upon ejection, the staple loaded into SCP-3709 will elongate, enlarge, and increase in durability in order to breach through the material placed between it and SCP-3709's plate. SCP-3709 has approximately 2.5cm of space between its hammer and anvil. However, its anomalous properties will activate as long as the loaded staple is angled towards the metal plate, regardless of whether it is attached. Theoretically, there are no limitations to SCP-3709's capabilities when dismantled in this fashion. [INTERVIEW LOG 3709.1] [ACCESS GRANTED] Interview Log 3709.1: After initial testing of SCP-3709, the customer service number on the bottom of the object was called with the purpose of gaining intel on APP Inc. Researcher Danica was instructed to draw out the conversation while an origin trace was conducted. Interviewer: Researcher Danica Foreword: Danica was told to hide his identity. <BEGIN LOG> Call is initiated. The line rings once before cutting to an automated transmission. Female Voice: Thank you for calling Avelar Professional Products Incorporated! Your call is very important to us. In order to ensure quality service, your call may be monitored. Please stay on the line, and one of our representatives will take your call as soon as possible. Light jazz begins playing on the other line. Two minutes pass. Representative1: Hello, and thank you for calling Avelar Customer Support. This is Caroline speaking. May I please have your name for our records? Danica: My name is Alan Daniels. Caroline: … Thank you so much for your call today, Mr. Daniels. And what is the product you are calling us about? Danica: I'm calling about one of your staplers. Caroline: Okay. Do you have the model number? It's on the packaging. Danica: I don't have the model number, no. Caroline: Okay. Can you describe it for me? Danica: Sure. It's black, it is made of metal, and it has your logo on the top. Caroline: … Thank you, sir. I have the product information up now. And what is your issue? Danica: We don't have an issue with the stapler. I was actually just curious about some aspects of the product. Is it possible that you could answer some questions? Caroline: Of course! How can I be of assistance? Danica: So, some of us at the office are concerned about the binding strength of the stapler. It's a bit unnecessarily strong. Caroline: It was designed to guarantee a secure fasten. It doesn't unbend in the slightest. You're more likely to rip your paper than lose the staple! Danica: So it's only meant to hold paper together? Caroline: … Yes, Mr. Daniels. It's an office stapler. It's what they are designed to do. Danica: I'm having a difficult time believing that this is only intended to keep stacks of paper together. Caroline: Sir, this line is for serious inquiries only. If you have no further questions about the product, I will be forced to terminate this call. Danica: I'm not joking. This is unreasonably powerful for a common office tool. Caroline: Good-bye, sir. The call is disconnected. <END LOG> Closing Statement: As the amount of time spent on the call was insufficient, the trace was unsuccessful. Multiple attempts to contact the service line were made and ended with similar results. The representative may be unaware of SCP-3709's anomalous nature. [INCIDENT 3709.2] [ACCESS GRANTED] Incident 3709.2: During a limit test, D-1221 was instructed to hold the anvil of SCP-3709 against the ceiling of the controlled testing chamber while Dr. Fynegan punched the staple through the floor above. After approximately thirty minutes2, D-1221 experienced fatigue in their arm and subsequently dropped the anvil. Upon retrieval of the anvil, Fynegan successfully punched a staple through the floor, ceiling, ladder, and D-1221's left hand, piercing and holding them all in place. Given the nature of the staple, on-site personnel were unable to remove it from D-1221's hand. [INTERVIEW LOG 3709.2] [ACCESS GRANTED] Interview Log 3709.2: In order to gain further insight into the proper method of removing the staple from D-1221, the customer service number was called, with the manufacturing of SCP-3709 being a secondary priority. Additionally, Researcher Waters was instructed to draw out the conversation while an origin trace was conducted. Interviewer: Researcher Waters Foreword: Waters was told to hide her identity. <BEGIN LOG> Call is initiated. The line rings once before cutting to an automated transmission. Female Voice: Thank you for calling Avelar Professional Products Incorporated! Your call is very important to us. In order to ensure quality service, your call may be monitored. Please stay on the line, and one of our representatives will take your call as soon as possible. Light jazz begins playing on the other line. Two minutes pass. Caroline: Hello, and thank you for calling Avelar Customer Support. This is Caroline speaking. May I please get your name for our records? Waters: Yes, this is May Watson speaking. Caroline: … Thank you so much for your call today Ms. Watson. And what is the product that you are calling about? Waters: I'm calling about the, um, the stapler. I don't have a model number here. Caroline: No worries, Ms. Watson. Is it alright to assume you are referring to our popular premium-grade office stapler? The black one with our company name on the top? Waters: Yes, that's correct. Caroline: Okay, and what is the issue? Waters: One of our employees has been inflicted with a serious injury and we can't remove the staple. He can't move from where he is right now. Caroline: Oh dear, that's no good! Have you tried using our APP brand staple remover? Waters: It didn't come with a staple remover.3 Caroline: It should have. Are you sure you haven't misplaced it? Waters: I'm positive. Is the staple remover the only option? Caroline: … I'm actually not certain. Waters: So you don't know how the product works? Caroline: Admittedly, I am not very familiar with the premium-grade stapler. I do apologize. Waters: Is it possible that you could put someone else on the line? Someone who does know more about it? Caroline: I'm sorry, Ms. Watson. Please excuse me one moment while I transfer you to a tier two support representative. They should be able to offer you a more satisfactory response. Please hold. Light jazz music begins playing on the other line. Five minutes pass. Representative4: Thank you for holding, this is Kevin speaking. Am I speaking with Ms. May Watson? Waters: Yes, this is she. Kevin: … Okay. And am I correct in understanding the issue, that being an employee has a staple stuck in their left hand? Waters: Correct. Kevin: … Alright. I should mention that we aren't liable for any misuse of our products. Now, have you tried using our APP brand staple remover before making this call? Waters: It didn't come with one. The previous representative said that it should have come with the staple remover. Kevin: No, it doesn't come with one, but they are available for purchase. However, because of the work-related injury, we can send one to you free-of-charge. Can I get a mailing address? Waters: I'm still a bit confused. Why wouldn't you include the staple remover if this is a potential issue? Kevin: Ms. Watson, I understand that you are frustrated, but we are not liable for any misuse of our products. It isn't a toy. It's an office tool. Waters: Forgive me, but given the holding strength of this thing, I don't know what purpose this would fill in an office environment, much less a desk job. Kevin: … It's used to hold paper together, Ms. Watson. At this moment, Researcher Waters is given an indication that the trace has been completed. Kevin: … Are you still there, Ms. Watson? Waters: Yeah. I'm still here. Kevin: Excellent. Now, would you mind providing a mailing address so I may send you a complimentary staple remover? Researcher Waters proceeds to offer the information for a Foundation-owned P.O. box. Kevin: Perfect. I have your order logged now. You should be seeing your package in two to three business days. Is there anything else I can help you with while you're on the line? Waters: Nope. I think we're done here. Kevin: Thank you for your time and cooperation, Ms. Watson. Please contact us if you have any further questions about our products. Have a nice day. Waters: You too. <END LOG> While waiting for the item to arrive, Field Agents Hausmann and Miller were stationed at the P.O. box to surveil for any suspicious activity. Four days later, a staple remover with "APP" inscribed on the top was retrieved from the P.O. box without incident5, and the staple was successfully removed and reverted to its initial properties. [LEVEL 3 SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: ADDENDUM] [ACCESS GRANTED] Addendum: Following Interview 3709.2, the customer service line was traced to an office building in El Paso, Texas. Further investigation led to an office suite on the fifth floor with no address number designated to it. Once the dispatched field team forced the door open, three rows of cubicles were found in the middle of the office suite, only one of which being occupied by four people (two men and two women). A printer was located in the far corner opposite the window. Closer inspection revealed the following: Each person is a current employee of Avelar Professional Products Inc., two of which were the call representatives contacted in Interview Log 3709.2 Each person was comatose and fed intravenously. Waste was not collected. Each person was affixed to their chairs via staples in both hands, both thighs, and the chest. Staples possessed anomalous properties consistent with SCP-3709 modified staples. Each person possessed a USB 3.0 cable implanted in the back of the skull, leading directly into the desktop computer in front of them. The printer was surrounded by several stacks of paper. All documents found were shipping logs for various APP Inc. products, including the staple remover acquired by the Foundation Amidst the investigation, a data breach was successful in accessing an employee's email inbox. Though a majority of the emails listed suffered intense data corruption, one email received three weeks prior to the acquisition of SCP-3709 was recovered and reconstructed. From: ██████ ███████ <█_███████@██████.███> To: Caroline Fr████ <█_french@██████.███> Subject: Concerning Your W█rk Ethic, Rea█signm███ Date: September 19, 2018 Hello, Carol██e. Lately, we've been seeing a drop in your productivity. I sympathize with you, of course. File clerk isn't the most glamorous job, ███ I can only assume this lethargy was ██████ ██ our decision to choose ████one else for the HR position. For that, I sincerely apo████ze. We never meant to demoralize you. As you are familiar, we pride ourselves in ███ work ethic and satisfaction ████ our teams. We believe each employee can fulfill an intended purpose, one ████ ███ tailored with their strengths in mind. Be██use of your excel████ organizational s████s and history in ██source management, it seemed that the filing clerk position was the right ███. Admittedly, we didn't see ███ as much ██ █ "people person", as you've put it, ██ ██ ███ a considerable oversight on our part that you were put in a place that you were not █████ with. Which brings me to my next point. We, being ████ ██████████ and myself, are reassigning you ██ █ ███tomer service repres███████e position. [MASSIVE DATA CORRUPTION REMOVED] We may consider you for an HR position in the future if you prove to be exceptional! Now, I must be clear here: We do not reward immature behavior. ██ are moving you to a customer service position because you are a valued employee with ███. Should you exhibit this behavior again, disciplinary measures will be taken. Thank you, Caroline. A member of the IT team ████ ██ ████ ███ shortly. M█████ Ste████ Texas Regional ████████ ██████ ███████████ ████████ Inc. Footnotes 1. Henceforth referred to as Caroline 2. Dr. Fynegan expressed he had difficulty locating the precise location of the metal plate 3. SCP-3709 was not purchased by any Foundation personnel. 4. Henceforth referred to as Kevin 5. The package itself was delivered by a member of the U.S. Postal Service confirmed to have no association with APP Inc. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3709" by RockTeethMothEyes, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3709. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3710 | euclid | Item #: SCP-3710 Special Containment Procedures: Iditarod racers claiming to have witnessed SCP-3710 are to be administered Class A amnestics. Foundation undercover personnel are positioned along known locations of SCP-3710 manifestation. Personnel have been instructed to use special tranquilizer rifles to apprehend SCP-3710. All prior attempts to contain SCP-3710 have failed due to its tendency to either spontaneously demanifest or accelerate to speeds in excess of 1500 km/h when being actively pursued on foot or via dog sled. Description: SCP-3710 is a single dog-sled team are two dog sled teams consisting of the following components: 8 cybernetically enhanced dogs, resembling those found in SCP-2624. Each dog possesses a miniaturized methane fueled Raptor rocket propulsion device in place of a rectal cavity. Propulsion is believed to be fueled by digestive byproducts. 1 sled composed of composite wooden material demonstrating physically impossible resistance to both the excessive heat and force produced by the dogs. Is equipped with 2 Raptor methane fueled rocket propulsion devices, and a giant white X painted across the bed. SCP-3710-1 is a single humanoid individual are two humanoid individuals claiming to be Canadian-American business magnate and billionaire, Elon Musk. Both SCP-3710-1 instances show significantly different baseline physical, with the exception of the face, and behavioral traits from Mr. Musk. The entities possess 4 arms and prominent horns protruding from the top of their skulls. Despite continuously quoting Musk in all recorded interactions, SCP-3710-1 instances communicate in a manner closely resembling that of door-to-door salespersons. SCP-3710-1 exhibits a low level memetic effect, causing any individual who views the entity to perceive them as actually being Elon Musk.1 SCP-3710 manifests at random intervals along the route of the annual Iditarod, primarily during the 140km stretch of trail between Nenna and Manley Hot Springs, Alaska. SCP-3710 will follow targeted race participants above or alongside the trail until it is within vocal range.2 Once SCP-3710 has pulled within vocal range of its target, SCP-3710-1 will make attempts to persuade the race participant to purchase the most recent product being produced by one of Musk's companies. As the majority of products sold by Musk's companies are more expensive than race participants can actively afford, in 95% of cases the targeted party will refuse the offer. SCP-3710-1 will attempt multiple times to convince the targeted party. Should the party refuse three or more times, SCP-3710-1 will state its lack of interest in attempting to negotiate further. At this point, SCP-3710 will employ its propulsion devices, and either demanifest or move to the next target. When directly pursued by individuals not currently engaging it in business negotiations, SCP-3710 will demanifest, or activate its propulsion devices. Activating its propulsion devices in mountainous or icy terrain increases the probability of significant environmental hazards occurring, in addition to causing severe burn or blunt force wind damage to any individual caught in the jet stream. Discovery: SCP-3710 first appeared during the 1995 Iditarod, at which time SCP-3710-1 attempted to sell Zip2 software licenses to 15 different racers at $50,000 per licence. Following the initial manifestation, Foundation personnel contacted Elon Musk about his whereabouts during the Iditarod, at which point they determined that he had been on tour in New York City at the time of initial manifestation. An initial attempt was made to capture the entity utilizing six operatives posing as racers. SCP-3710 successfully evaded all members of the team via activation of its propulsion device, burying Four personnel beneath an avalanche. Two additional personnel were killed in the attempt when they were launched by SCP-3710's jet-stream into a grove of trees. Addendum: The following log contains the text transcript of an audio recording of an undercover Foundation agent interacting with SCP-3710-1. Audio Log I-3710-01 Date: 03/03/17 Participant: Agent Shiane McCormick. Subject: SCP-3710-01 Foreword: Agent McCormick was instructed, prior to the race, that should she encounter SCP-3710-1, she was instructed to refuse the first two attempts by the entity to sell its product, and then agree on the third attempt. Agent McCormick was given a card containing $100,000. She was not informed of SCP-3710-1's appearance prior to the incident. Begin Log I-3710-01 [The audio log begins. For approximately 30 minutes nothing is audible but Agent McCormick's breath and dogs running through snow. At approximately 08:30:17 an additional set of dogs running through snow becomes audible, and a voice can be heard.3] SCP-3710-1: "Greetings valued customer! When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor. Brand is just a perception, and perception will match reality over time. Sometimes it will be ahead, other times it will be behind. But brand is simply a collective impression some have about a product. Speaking of products, would you be interested in our brand new Tesla electric car?" Agent McCormick: "Are you supposed to be Elon Musk?" SCP-3710-1: "Supposed to be? My good ma'am I am the one and only Elon Musk. We have a strict 'no-assholes policy' at SpaceX, and I would be in violation of that if I were an imposter! Now, would you be interested in purchasing a Tesla for only $203,000?" Agent McCormick: "I can't afford that." SCP-3710-1: "Come on, when Henry Ford made cheap, reliable cars, people said, 'Nah, what's wrong with a horse?' That was a huge bet he made, and it worked. I always invest my own money in the companies that I create, and you should too! What would you say if we lowered the price to 150,000 just for you?" Agent McCormick: "That's still too expensive." SCP-3710-1: "I do think there is a lot of potential if you have a compelling product and people are willing to pay a premium for that, but obviously if you don't have the cash, I can't make you buy. I'll make one final offer, for just a small loan of $50,000 you could be driving your new Tesla as soon as tomorrow! Whaddya say?" Agent McCormick: "$50,000? I can work with that." SCP-3710-1: "Excellent! Thank you for doing business with Tesla Industries. As a thank you from us to you, we're including this once in a lifetime bonus with your purchase: rocket propulsion cybernetic enhancements for you and your team! Thank you for shopping Tesla, remember: The first step is to establish that something is physically impossible; then cybernetic surgery will occur. This is an automated message, please wait 5 seconds for [UNINTELLIGIBLE]." Agent McCormick: "Rocket propuls-" [Agent McCormick promptly cuts out, for the next 5 seconds her sled dogs audibly whimper before the recording ends.] END LOG Postword: Following loss of contact with Agent McCormick, a team of retrieval operatives were deployed to the last recorded GPS contact. Agent McCormick and the accompanying sled dogs could not be located, although her sled remained in the middle of the trail. Later investigation discovered the transfer of $50,000 from a Foundation front company to the sales account of Tesla Inc. Update: 03/23/17 3 weeks following the events of the above audio log, Agent McCormick's GPS tracker reactivated in shallow waters off the coast of Tahiti. Retrieval teams recovered Agent McCormick and a fully functioning Tesla Model 3.4 Agent McCormick had sustained significant cybernetic surgical modification, including replacement of the lower jaw and esophagus with a Raptor propulsion device. McCormick was found alive in the trunk of the vehicle, with a hand written note attached to her forehead. Thank you for purchasing from Tesla Incorporated! We deeply regret the conditions under which we are forced to return your representative. An accident occurred when they attempted to prevent the agreed upon dog modification, as stated in Article 1 subsection 3 of our verbal purchase agreement: "Upon purchase, the customer shall cede all dogs in his/her possession for propulsion modification, in preparation for SpaceX's excursion to Enceladus." Please take the time to fill out this survey at [COGNITOHAZARDOUS URL REMOVED]. Your monetary and dog contribution to the Tesla-SpaceX rocket dog initiative is appreciated! We hope you shop with us again. Elon Musk Update: 03/03/18 Upon SCP-3710's following manifestation, a second, identical entity appeared with an equivalent number of canines to the first, matching the description of Agent McCormick's sled team. Agent McCormick's dogs appeared to possess cybernetic enhancements identical to those normally associated with SCP-3710's pre-existing individuals. As of this iteration, it is now believed that SCP-3710 targets Iditarod participants due to the relatively isolated nature of the route, and the conditioned training that their dogs undergo. Given the nature of such incidents, and relatively ineffective nature of SCP-3710-1's bargaining attempts, SCP-3710's requested upgrade to Keter has been denied. Footnotes 1. Individuals shown actual photos of Elon Musk post interaction with SCP-3710-1 exhibit shock and/or disbelief that the figure in the given piece of media is actually Musk. 2. This includes floating, or hovering next to sheer cliff faces and canyons; Navigating through densely packed forests or on top of thin ice surfaces. 3. Audio analysis indicates a 100% match to Elon Musk. 4. The Tesla Model 3 was not scheduled for release until July 7th. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3710" by DrBleep, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3710. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3711 | keter | Item #: SCP-3711 Special Containment Procedures: "Imaginative"1 thaumotologists and thaumaturges employed by the Foundation, or detained at Foundation sites are to be provided with dream suppressant drug therapy, and psychological counseling. As a large number of individuals affected by SCP-3711 are outside of the Foundation's jurisdiction, complete suppression of SCP-3711 is currently impossible, unless apprehended. Research into methods of suppressing SCP-3711 on a large scale is ongoing. Description: SCP-3711 is a mental and physiological condition which affects individuals who possess, are trained in, or develop the capability to employ "Imaginative" Thaumatological manipulation. Based on carvings and murals recovered from bronze age sites, this condition is known as "The Song of Regretful Freeing." This condition varies considerably depending on the skill, natural power, and age of the individual; however, several core attributes are noted. SCP-3711 initially manifests when an individual develops "Imaginative" thaumatological capability. Individuals begin experiencing lucid dreams of varying natures (see Interview Log I-3711-01) and intensity wherein the individual has complete control of the dream's progression, until the end of said dream. All recorded initial dreams have ended the same, with subsequent dreams escalating the initial ending over time. The content of these dreams serve as a motivating force for the dreamer to increase their thaumatological capabilities. Lucid dreaming continues well past development of thaumatological capability. Key areas of the brain associated with artistic creativity and scientific creativity are heavily impacted by SCP-3711, resulting in a significant increase in neuron development. Thorough brain scanning and mapping studies have determined the majority of these changes occur during either sleep or the active use of thaumatological capabilities. Continued use of "imaginative" thaumatological manipulation results in significant changes in brain structure over long periods of time.2 This results in the manifestation of more prominent and ubiquitous symptoms such as: Auditory hallucinations Temporary periods of dissociation from reality Memory loss Compulsive urges and restlessness, often involving a need to "move elsewhere" A sudden and pronounced affinity for aquatic environments. Personnel experiencing the more severe symptoms of SCP-3711 experience physiological alterations, and subsequent deterioration due to unknown factors (See Addendum 2). All individuals in the late stages of SCP-3711 within Foundation custody have perished as a result of prolonged dehydration and oxygen deprivation over the course of 48 hours.3 Access fileserv:/S/3711/interview.log Hide Log Interview Log Modified Interview Unmodified Interview Section Date: 03/05/2021 Interviewer: Dr. Alva Móðir Interviewee: Dr. Sarah Stewart, former Serpents Hand activist. Foreword: Dr. Stewart submitted herself to Foundation custody after five years of constant thaumatological activism against the captivity of anomalous humanoid entities. Dr. Stewart began experiencing late-stage symptoms congruent with SCP-3711 and sought treatment and asylum in exchange for strategic information on fellow activists. At the time of submission, Dr. Stewart's symptoms were noted to be "mild", generating some interest in studying her progression. As a result, she was provided with standard treatment for SCP-3711, and standard level 4 humanoid privileges. Following repeated negotiations and numerous instances of cooperation, Dr. Stewart was granted level 3 housing. Dr. Stewart has not been visited regularly and was not under active surveillance4 for the three years of her containment until this interview, due to good behavior. She had been receiving monthly physician visits to assess her condition's progress. Dr. Alva Móðir was assigned as Dr. Stewarts regular physician following a rotation of several individuals, wherein Dr. Móðir established a reporte with Dr. Stewarts. Dr. Stewart called for an interview a week before the normally scheduled visit, citing somewhat concerning developments. Begin Log [Dr. Móðir enters Dr. Stewart's personal housing unit after announcing herself. She approaches the "dining room table" where interviews and examinations are normally conducted. She stops, looking in Dr. Stewart's direction. Dr. Stewart is seated, her exposed skin is notably red, especially around the hands and face. A ridge of what appears to be cartilage with loose flesh has begun to form on each forearm, and just above each ankle. A pile of peeled off skin is at Dr. Stewart's feet.] Dr. Móðir: "Christ Sarah, when did this begin?" Dr. Stewart: "Two weeks… give or take a few days." Dr. Móðir: "You didn't call it in until today? Why would you wait this long? Tell me you didn't think a rash that bad would just go away." Dr. Stewart: "To be fair Alva, it started really small and just spread progressively. I thought it was cause I was scratching, and that if I stopped it would go away. So I stopped, and you know, it kept going. So I thought it was some sort of allergic reaction to the shampoo, like the last time. Then, well, I started growing lumps out of my arms." [Dr. Stewart holds up her arm presenting the protrusion. Areas where the skin has been peeled away are visible. Small patches of what appear to be iridescent pink scales come into view. Alva sighs and sits at the table.] Dr. Móðir: "Sarah you have scales on your arm. That is not the result of an allergic reaction. You have a Ph.D. in theoretical physics, you're a scientist for mith- Christ's sakes." Dr. Stewart: "Theoretical physics doesn't equip me to handle medical issues Alva, we've had that discussion. I thought they were hives, they sure itch like them." Dr. Móðir: "You'd best come over here so I can have a look. I may have to call this one in." Dr. Stewart: "Fuck, you know how much I hate the needles." Dr. Móðir: "I do, which is why I told you to call in case anything abnormal started. Yet here we are." Dr. Stewart: "I called as soon as something abnormal did start. A rash isn't abnormal when you've been using magic half your adult life." Dr. Móðir: "Thaumatology induced or not, you should have called sooner. Don't make me chide you like this, I'm not your mother." Dr. Stewart: "You might as well be, you care more than she ever did." [Dr. Stewart rises and approaches the table, before pausing and going to the small kitchenette. She retrieves a cup, and a jug, which she fills with water. She sits at the table, pouring a cup of water for herself.] Dr. Stewart: "Do you want a cup?" Dr. Móðir: "I'm fine, thanks. We'll skip the formalities, we've been doing this long enough that I know you're you, despite the rash and the scales." Dr. Stewart: "I'd make a sarcastic or sassy response, but right now I just want to figure out what's happening to me." Dr. Móðir: "Do you want to do the standard schpiel, or just describe to me what's wrong?" Dr. Stewart: "Lets… go with what's wrong. I don't need to know about the Hippocratic oath and Humanoid ethical protocols for the thousandth time." Dr. Móðir: "Could have sworn you enjoyed hearing it. But yes, tell me about your symptoms." [Dr. Stewart refills the glass of water.] Dr. Stewart: "Uh there are a lot. Where should I start?" Dr. Móðir: "Physical first." Dr. Stewart: "Obviously, there's the rash. It started at my fingers and has just been crawling up my arms and legs. Started on my face on Saturday… or Friday… I'm losing track of time. Then there is this horrible lump in my arm. It's got all this loose flesh and Alva I can't believe I'm saying this, but part of me is thrilled that it's growing in and I don't know why the fuck that is." Dr. Móðir: "Take a breath, Sarah. Is there anything else? New limbs?" [Dr. Stewart pulls back her hair and turns her head. Flesh has begun radiating from her ears, mostly at the tip, with small protrusions down the length, forming cartilaginous membranes resembling fins. The coloration has been altered on this new growth, taking on a pink hue.] Dr. Stewart: "No new limbs… but uh I looked in the mirror this morning and uh…" Dr. Móðir: "I see." [Five seconds of silence. Dr. Stewart refills the glass of water.] Dr. Stewart: "Do you have any idea what is happening to me?" Dr. Móðir: "This isn't gonna comfort you. I don't. Most people don't survive this long Sarah." [Dr. Stewart refills her glass of water for the fourth time, and ignores the statement.] Dr. Stewart: "God its so dry in here. I would kill for a pool or a place to swim." Dr. Móðir: "You're dodging. The bath and shower not sufficient? In any case, I've done all I can in regards to requisition. A pool is beyond my abilities." Dr. Stewart: "I know. I'd rather not talk about my imminent demise again. It's not the same. I just… there is this constant beating urge in the back of my head to go swimming in the deepest body of water imaginable. It's maddening." Dr. Móðir: "This is the same urge you've been having in the dreams, being submerged in water yes? You have mentioned this several times before." Dr. Stewart: "Yeah I…" [Dr. Stewart focuses on an empty corner of the room, near the camera. Her irises are noted to have experienced a slight change in color since the last interview. Dr. Móðir does not comment on this change.] "It's like… a singing in my head." [Dr. Stewart refills her glass of water for the fifth time.] Dr. Móðir: "You mentioned this all began during the first dream. Honestly, I'm surprised you've not talked more about it. It seems like something you enjoyed greatly. Would you mind indulging me and expanding on that?" Dr. Stewart: [Absently] "It's magic Alva, call it what it is." Dr. Móðir: "We both know I can't deviate from the terminology in the interviews. That's beside the point though, feel free to share the details of your first dream." Dr. Stewart: "Maybe in a minute…" [Unintelligible] Dr. Móðir: "Sarah?" Dr. Stewart: "Yeah?" Dr. Móðir: "You're mumbling again." Dr. Stewart: "Yeah." Dr. Móðir: "You're worrying me. Do you want to talk about the dream?" Dr. Stewart: "Sure." [Fifteen seconds of silence as Dr. Stewart continues to stare into the corner. Her pupils dilate. She absently peels loose flesh from her arms revealing more scales.] Dr. Móðir: "Sarah?" [Dr. Stewart does not respond. Dr. Móðir snaps her fingers in front of Stewart's face several times.] Dr. Móðir: "Sarah can you hear me." [Her eyes focus on the snapping fingers.] Dr. Stewart: "What… I… Alva? What are you doing here How'd you get in When did you get in? It's… it's not been four weeks yet… Oh my god, what happened to my arm?" Dr. Móðir: "We were just discussing that. You called me up because of the rash, and we were discussing your dreams, and your physical condition." Dr. Stewart: "I don't remember. Wait I do remember. It's just, fuzzy." Dr. Móðir: "Its ok. You had a dissociative episode. It happens." Dr. Stewart: "I-, it feels so weird. I'm dreaming? I'm sorry." Dr. Móðir: "You're not dreaming, this is real. It's ok. Let's talk about your first dream. It will help you remember." Dr. Stewart: "I still feel fuzzy." Dr. Móðir: "That's normal. Just start talking, it will help." Dr. Stewart: "The first time I used magic like really used it, with my imagination, and not some ordered ritual, that night I had an incredibly vivid dream. I was me, but I wasn't me if that makes sense? I was human, I think. My dad was human but my mom wasn't. She was some sort of scaley merperson. It's hard to describe." Dr. Móðir: "Don't exert yourself trying. Just give me what you can." [Dr. Stewart goes to pour another glass of water. The Jug is empty.] Dr. Stewart: "Shit. I need more water." Dr. Móðir: "I'll get it for you." [Dr. Móðir refills the jug and returns to the table.] Dr. Stewart: "Thanks my mouth is dry as a desert." Dr. Stewart: "So I get sent out from the village on this adventure after some ancient relic, and along the way, I discover I can use magic right? Like, not the stuffy limited stuff, like full blown powerful magic, only limited by your mind. The same stuff I had just tried out outside of my dream. And my god Alva, it was incredible. I could turn myself into dragons, lift mountains, heal grievous mortal wounds, with the flick of my finger, and the only limit was the scope of my mind." Dr. Móðir: "It sounds like you were more than just a thaumaturge at that point, more like you were a reality bender or even a deity. After all the time I've spent talking with you, it surprises me you didn't immediately conjure enough chocolate cake to last a lifetime." Dr. Stewart: "I was, and the thought didn't occur to me. Retrieving the relic was easy, and after that, a great vicious horde of demons arose from the underworld and I was cast off to fight them. Entire armies fell before my whistling ice blades." Dr. Móðir: "Forgive me if I sound incredulous, but I would get bored after so much of that. There's only so many easy victories you can have before a person, even a god, gets bored." [Dr. Stewart pours herself another glass. Her breathing is notably shallower than earlier in the interview. She has begun peeling the skin around her neck, tugging at loose flaps of excess flesh as if they are choking her.] Dr. Stewart: "It's so damn dry in here. Like all the moisture has been sucked out." Dr. Móðir: "I'll talk to environmental about having the humidity adjusted." Dr. Stewart: "Thanks. A-After I beat the demon horde I started… there was this painful hollow longing in my stomach like something was missing. And then, there was this singing. Its like… it was like nothing I've ever heard." Dr. Móðir: "Describe it?" Dr. Stewart: "It was like someone poured a river of honey and molasses into the air, and gave my ears tongues with which to lap from it. So I followed the voice. I walked, and I walked for what felt like hundreds of years and came upon a great and deep ocean of many colors. Like the waves, a sudden and powerful urge like was clawing at my legs and suddenly I was on my belly and being pulled down into the water and I desperat- sorry I need… need water." [Dr. Stewart looks at the cup, and pushes it aside, picking up the Jug and drinking directly from it.] Dr. Móðir: "You're dehydrated. I need to call this in." Dr. Stewart: "No! I need to finish." Dr. Móðir: "Alright, alright, you're worrying me with the hyperventilating." Dr. Stewart: [She ignores the previous statement.] "And I was dragged into the ocean, and Alva, before me. There before me was the most beautiful woman I'd ever seen. Four yellow eyes gazed upon me with a love I had never felt. She was bound and chained, and suffering, blood dripping from her ankles and her wrists. Yet she sang. She sang and sang and it was so beautiful. It was a song about the love of everything and betrayal. Alva I've heard it every day. Every night. I hear it now." Dr. Móðir: "Sarah, it's just an auditory hallucination, calm down." Dr. Stewart: "I can't Alva. It's stronger around you than anyone else and I can't. I can't shut it out." [She begins gasping for breath.] "I-I-I C-c-can't breathe." [Dr. Stewart falls to the floor clawing at her neck. Layers of excess skin are pulled away revealing pink scales underneath. The scales crack and rupture, forming four slits on each side of the neck, which are coated in a slick membrane. A fifth slit forms further down around the shoulders, a retractable layer of unidentifiable tissue begins forming, but does not proceed further.] Dr. Móðir: "Christ alive." [Into a radio she pulled from her hip] "Medical emergency, humanoid containment sector, cell 35." End Log Post-Word: Dr. Stewart expired three days following her initial collapse due to a combination of dehydration and protracted and sudden oxygen deprivation resulting in significant brain damage. The post-death autopsy revealed significant alterations to her anatomy, which appeared to have altered her respiratory tract, sealing the air passage to her lungs, and promoting the development of gills. Further analysis revealed that, despite this initial sealing, Dr. Stewart's air passages had been cleared by the time of her death. Due to Dr. Stewart's sudden death a more thorough examination of both the interview footage and audio was undertaken. Concerns regarding a loss of valuable information on SCP-3711's effects and the possibility of Serpent's Hand involvement motivated an internal review to ensure no foul play had occurred. Investigation led to the discovery of alterations in both video footage and the audio recording, which begin when Dr. Stewart begins describing the first dream caused by SCP-3711. Alterations to the original recording involve Dr. Móðir making numerous comments in regards to Dr. Stewart's dream, which are ignored due to a dissociative state. These comments involve correcting specific details that Dr. Móðir should not have been aware of given lack of knowledge about the first dream upon initial review of this footage. Review of previous interviews revealed similar distortions, and the deletion of entire conversations in regards to Dr. Stewart's first dream, proving this initial assessment incorrect. The Altered material has been highlighted in purple in both logs. Dr. Stewart: "The first time I used magic like really used it, with my imagination, and not some ordered ritual, that night I had an incredibly vivid dream. I was me, but I wasn't me if that makes sense? I was human, I think. My dad was human but my mom wasn't. She was some sort of scaley merperson. It's hard to describe." Dr. Móðir: "Your parents descended from a long line of proud farmers, of the earth and the water, people of Finnfolkaheem, were Finnfolk of the Selchs. And so were you." [Dr. Stewart goes to pour another glass of water. The Jug is empty.] Dr. Stewart: "Shit. I need more water." Dr. Móðir: "I'll get it for you." [Dr. Móðir refills the jug and returns to the table.] Dr. Stewart: "Thanks my mouth is dry as a desert." Dr. Stewart: "So I get sent out from the village on this adventure after some ancient relic, and along the way, I discover I can use magic right? Like, not the stuffy limited stuff, like full blown powerful magic, only limited by your mind. The same stuff I had just tried out outside of my dream. And my god Alva, it was incredible. I could turn myself into dragons, lift mountains, heal grievous mortal wounds, with the flick of my finger, and the only limit was the scope of my mind." Dr. Móðir: "You were already able to use magic because it is inherent in your people. A gift of my love granted in the throes of mine and thine suffering. It warms my heart, that you have enjoyed it. I regret that you have to lose yourself in order to fully embrace its warmth. Maybe I'll fix that this time." Dr. Stewart: "I was, and the thought didn't occur to me. Retrieving the relic was easy, and after that, a great vicious horde of demons arose from the underworld and I was cast off to fight them. Entire armies fell before my whistling ice blades." Dr. Móðir: "It wasn't a relic you retrieved, but a simple haul of fish, you see, your family was starving from human raiders who kept driving your people further from the farms they had tended, and into the open waters. You weren't sent to fight demons. You were sent to fight men. And your blades fought a losing war." [Dr. Stewart pours herself another glass. Her breathing is notably shallower than earlier in the interview. She has begun peeling the skin around her neck, tugging at loose flaps of excess flesh as if they are choking her.] Dr. Stewart: "It's so damn dry in here. Like all the moisture has been sucked out." Dr. Móðir: "The thirst of your sins will close soon. I'm sorry child." Dr. Stewart: "Thanks. A-After I beat the demon horde I started… there was this painful hollow longing in my stomach like something was missing. And then, there was this singing. Its like… it was like nothing I've ever heard." Dr. Móðir: "I called for you from my prison beyond all things. And your heart fluttered at my song, and it recalled a better, golden age." Dr. Stewart: "It was like someone poured a river of honey and molasses into the air, and gave my ears tongues with which to lap from it. So I followed the voice. I walked, and I walked for what felt like hundreds of years and came upon a great and deep ocean of many colors. Like the waves, a sudden and powerful urge like was clawing at my legs and suddenly I was on my belly and being pulled down into the water and I desperat- sorry I need… need water." [Dr. Stewart looks at the cup, and pushes it aside, picking up the Jug and drinking directly from it.] Dr. Móðir: "The ocean, and your home, Finnfolkaheem were calling to you, child. A song of remorse for the loss my children have suffered, for your parents suffering. The sins of your race will be lost to you soon, all you must do at the end of this cruel twilight is listen to my songs of healing and remorse." Dr. Stewart: "No! I need to finish." [Dr. Móðir begins singing. Audio has been removed due to a class seven cognitohazard.] Dr. Stewart: [Hyperventilating gets more severe as the music visibly affects her.] "And I was dragged into the ocean, and Alva, before me. There before me was the most beautiful woman I'd ever seen. Four yellow eyes gazed upon me with a love I had never felt. She was bound and chained, and suffering, blood dripping from her ankles and her wrists. Yet she sang. She sang and sang and it was so beautiful. It was a song about the love of everything and betrayal. Alva I've heard it every day. Every night. I hear it now." [Unaltered footage shows Dr. Móðir continues singing. Blood begins dripping from her wrists and her ankles. She is no longer wearing clothing. Impressions are visible in her flesh as if she is wrapped in chains.] Dr. Móðir:"You were not dragged but walked freely before me. For my love is endless, and my forgiveness knows no race. I wallow in sorrow as you depart my company." Dr. Stewart: "I can't Alva. It's stronger around you than anyone else and I can't. I can't shut it out." [She begins gasping for breath.] "I-I-I C-c-can't breathe." [Dr. Stewart falls to the floor clawing at her neck. Layers of excess skin are pulled away revealing pink scales underneath. The scales crack and rupture, forming four slits on each side of the neck, which are coated in a slick membrane. A fifth slit forms further down around the shoulders, a retractable layer of unidentifiable tissue begins forming, but does not proceed further.] Dr. Móðir: "I'm sorry my child. The sins of your fathers before you and this prison of metal still my healing. I will always love you."[Into a radio she pulled from her hip] "Medical emergency, humanoid containment sector, cell 35." [Dr. Móðir stares directly at the camera, and mouths "The seal is crumbling, and Teran draws near. It is time we discussed the end of all things." Prior to medical staff arriving.] End Log —- Update: In light of previously undetected video alterations, Dr. Alva Móðir has been detained and sequestered under high-security conditions at Secure Research and Detainment facility 001. All further information has been restricted to Level 5 access. Access fileserv:/S/3711/Journal.doc Hide Recovered Journals Recovered Journals: The following Journals were recovered from a buried chest discovered on the island of Switha, and dates to the 9th Century A.D. The contents, originally written in a mixture of Norse, Gaelic, and Pictish have been translated and interpreted. The last entry was written and translated from Proto-Nordic script. Further excavations revealed a chamber previously used to hold an SCP-3703 instance. 628 A.D. Ungrateful. It is all I have to say about the community, who left me here on this island, alone. Banished for the crime of healing through that sacred arcane art. No, it was not until I dared to imagine that they cast me from their ranks. Olessa's daughter was saved from the wrath of a cough, and whooping. Missionaries from the south led them to believe my practice was sin. That freedom of magic is to be feared. At their behest I was expelled, and shipped to this rock. Food and water to last for months, and tools to build what I need to survive. A waste. 628 A.D. Their boats have passed many times in the months since. Fisherman. They gaze upon me as I work upon the shore, and tend the meager farm which I have built. Their gaze filled with judgement, I am sure. I have nothing but contempt for their foolishness. A vision was granted to me this past night. A man I was not, a woman, a healer of old covered in scales and fins. A plague swept upon my village and through the gracious kindness of the arcane, I sought to sweep it from the bodies of my wife, and the children. It was a power I have only begun to taste, yet it felt as if I had experienced it before. I could not cleanse their souls of the taint, despite my power, and at first I despaired. My despair ebbed, and with its ebbing came the waxxing of a song. A tune of such fine nature that it beats in my head as I set upon the rocky shores. A high strung bittersweet melody which invokes an ache for the waves and surf. Whispered promises of healing and lures of greater freedom, of arcane power that even the strongest of idols could not grant. I followed this song, to the waters edge. A swift sunrise before me, under a crystal blue sky. Upon the water, I walked, and before me, beauty unmatched, a woman, taller than the tallest of mountains gazed at me. Her four eyes are burned into my mind, the tune she sang wistful and longing. Great barbarous chains wrapped around her legs and arms, blood dripping from her limbs. The anguish at her suffering that ran across my spine is… indescribable. And to me she said. "I love you. For your fathers have sinned, but you are not to blame." And then I awoke. 634 A.D. I have continued to record the progression of my dreams. As of late, I have felt strange. My contempt for my former peers, those who have cast me out has softened, into not but pity. My anger ebbs, and all attempts to draw it forth yield nothing. The songs from the dreams, begin and stop throughout each day. I find myself listening and humming. They fill my mind with absent thoughts, creative visions, and distract from all tasks. Whispers of greatness chip at the edges of my consciousness, and so I have practiced, and practiced the freedoms from the idols, of the magic. I have built a house but I stay not in it. The tickle of the waves at my feet, and the ebb and flow of the tides are far more comforting. Alas, the winter prevents such indulgences, and I long for their gentle caress when forced to be by the fireside. There is a long forgotten Cairn and two stones, carved by men and not men, upon this rock. A tunnel leads beneath them into chambers, unused since ancient times. There is something there. Something I dare not approach. Bodies. Bones. Corpses. Mashed and piled against each other, floating, behind some arcane barrier reeking of powerful magicks with which I am unfamiliar. The walls of the chamber are masterful works of art and creation. Depictions of what are surely events we know not of, and times long past. There is text, and carved scripture, I cannot begin to read. I shall visit often I believe, to appreciate these works. The songs are strongest there. 638 A.D. 10 years have passed since I was sent here. I do not recall much of that time. It has grown fuzzy, distant as if a dream. The dreams have grown stronger. Real. The songs are all around, and yet nowhere to be found. My contempt is fading and I find, during the early hours of the night, before I fall into slumber, myself wishing to aide those who forsook me. A plague has descended upon their homes, the fisherman is sparse, and winter has been unkind from a distant. My sight, average as it once was, glimpses the fish and their scales, and their desperate eyes as they thrash in the throes of death. My skin burns with an insatiable fire. I scratch and I scratch, and the flesh falls as if it were burnt from the harsh summer sun and beneath? Scales. A bright greenish blue, of the kind only a gemstone could achieve. Bones and flesh ache, and I have grown, taller. There are days where it feels as if my hips are being drawn by ropes, stretching outwards. The flesh betwixt my fingers and toes grow loose and crawls forward at night. I feel it in my sleep, through the dreams. They are webbed, but they are mine. Unbearable thirst plagues my mind, and I find, even now as I sit in a pool brought by the tides, writing with pen and ink summoned from the freedom, that it is not enough. Upon the chest, with which once was flat, I found, a mere month ago, the flesh of the two points swollen and tender. Now they rival the bosom of a young woman, and no cloth will hold them lest I succumb to temptations, even the length of my hair, long as it has become, stirs sensation. 639 A.D. All animosity I once held towards my community has faded. Only warmth, and sorrow at their loss remains. I have begun to visit, through the waters of Scapa Flow, at night. I bring healing and aide to the children, sick in their thatch beds, unable to escape fevers grip. To the farmers, I bring relief to tension and aches. They have seen me, by light of a candle. Though it is not welcome, or recognition that they show, but fear. Fear of a monster of the sea. I am no longer a man. I am unsure when it happened. My thoughts have faded, and returned, a feeling of fuzzy dreaminess in their place, and distant sensations are all which remains in my memories. A cavern rests where once there was none, and that is all which I know. Forcefully I was thrown into the water by the sudden lack of breath and burning desire, and I submerged fully in the waves where I grew gills. My flesh has long since been stripped, and for the first time, I felt it. In the dreams… no, they are no longer dreams. They are my past. And I have felt the call of Finnfolkaheem before, many times. The sorrow of its loss, and our people's grief. I am a Finnwoman. Great fins hang from my arms, and my legs, and the water is now my home. I have moved the shack into the shallow tides using that great gift which has been given through the Arcane. 688 A.D. Beneath the waves on this isle I've dwelt, for 60 years. There are none like me. Raiders have come. They seek to extinguish the creature which roams their villages at night, and all its kind. The sorcerers of the waves who steal their children. Misguided, for I have visited the village many times, and healed whilst they sleep, not stolen from them what is most precious. My people were driven long before into the waves, and have not returned. I am alone. I have destroyed my home. I have returned to that Cairn, where so many longing years ago I heard the call of the Mither's anguished cries. The text comes easy, the language of my people flowing from my tongue as I understand our sorrow. In great tribute and sacrifice, we sealed the demons of old beneath the earth, stone, and magic given by our souls. A great war which united all in this world. Those who had seen the ages came together under many skies and many stars, and together gave their lives in love. Acts of procreation before sealing their lives beneath the knife. The Rite of Portension was forged. And when we were done. Just as we turned to free her from her chains with that which we had opened, Man turned upon us. With their spears and their stolen magic, stolen knowledge, they drove us into the sea. From the rivers and the beaches, they burnt our villages. Out of greed. Out of fear. The Mither still loved them so, but the transgressions could not be left. She placed, upon the very knowledge which they had been given, a punishment. She doomed those Men who practiced the Freed gift given to our people, to become they which had been driven into the seas. The drums of the hunters beat ever closer. They shall never know that which is their burden. A burden that I have embraced and has freed me. And I shall choose to join those who gave everything to stay the demons and seal this place. Due to the nature of SCP-3711, and the numerous references and cultural traditions among Finnfolk society, as of this documents iteration, and under the tenants of the Finnolk-Foundation cooperative agreement, the Finnfolk are not to be subjected to procedures used to suppress SCP-3711. Footnotes 1. An approach to thaumatological studies and manipulation which holds that the use of thaumatology is only limited by one's imagination. The practice is similar to reality-bending in theory, but in practice is limited by the skill and mindset of the wielder. 2. Usually 10-15 years of active use. Thaumatologists and thaumaturges performing significant and frequent manipulations begin experiencing symptoms after as few as 3-5 years. 3. Attempts to counteract this through traditional medical techniques have failed. 4. 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SCP-3712 | euclid | Item #: SCP-3712 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3712 is to be kept in a standard item storage locker at Site-179. During experimentation, SCP-3712 must not be allowed to establish a direct line of sight to researchers or other valued personnel, and as such all interaction with SCP-3712 is to be carried out by D-class persons. No person, unless specifically granted exception by a member of Level 3 personnel or above, is permitted to interact with SCP-3712 on more than four separate occasions. Description: SCP-3712 is a highly detailed painted wooden doll with 12 points of articulation (jaw, elbows, neck, shoulders, hips, knees, ankles) in the rough form of a stereotypical Caucasian elderly woman. While inactive, it will perform motions such as those used for knitting, sewing, and baking, though its hands remain empty. Subjects often report that the object slightly resembles either their paternal or maternal grandmother, though from objective description it appears that SCP-3712 appears physically identical to every observer. When SCP-3712 is allowed to establish a direct line of sight with a subject1, its primary anomalous properties are activated. Subjects (as well as persons in close proximity to them) will begin to hear the vocalisation of a "common myth" from the object, such as a precaution to avoid going out in low temperatures to avoid contracting a cold (as in Test 3712-5). This effect functions on subjects who are unable to hear, who speak a language other than English, or who are illiterate, though it does not function on non-humans or subjects who are unconscious or deceased. Forcibly holding the jaw of SCP-3712 shut before a line of sight is established will not prevent the activation of this effect. If the precautions of SCP-3712 are not followed, the consequences of the "common myth" will come to pass despite a lack of scientific evidence supporting said myth. During Test 3712-5, D-3712-18 was warned that going outside in low temperatures would cause her to contract a cold. D-3712-18 was then instructed to enter a room at 278K (5°C) which had been thoroughly sterilised, killing or removing all micro-organisms including those which could cause illness or disease. Despite this sterilisation, D-3712-18 was observed with rhinorrhoea2, later diagnosed by medical personnel as having contracted the common cold. Precautions given by SCP-3712 to a subject it has previously interacted with will begin to deviate from traditional "grandmotherly" knowledge, from common phrases such as "step on a crack, break your mother's back" to novel (and often nonsensical) warnings such as "bee stings only come to pencil users". The fifth precaution given by SCP-3712 to the same subject will always end in that subject's death due to the combination of a fatal consequence and an impossible task. For example, upon D-3712-06's fifth interaction with the object, it was heard uttering "Be careful sweetie, you know full well that temperatures below 10 000 degrees Celsius make people disintegrate, you really should go somewhere warmer". After several seconds, D-3712-06 spontaneously collapsed into a pile of ashes and powdered bone. This effect can influence persons who SCP-3712 has not established a line of sight with, such as during Test 3712-7, where the death via lightning strike of D-3712-03 caused severe injuries to eight surrounding persons. Despite all testing showing it is constructed of solid and non-anomalous balsa wood, SCP-3712 is unable to be permanently destroyed. While it is possible to incinerate, crush, or otherwise dispose of the object, it will reappear completely intact in a location it has been in the past decade. This includes attempts at disposal which do not cause damage to its structure, such as simply taking it to a landfill and throwing it in. This is presumably how SCP-3712 was discovered by the Foundation, as it appeared in Site-179 roughly 6 years after the site's construction. It is hypothesised that the previous owner of SCP-3712 attempted to destroy the object, causing it to appear in one of its previous locations, where Site-179 had since been built. Footnotes 1. This can be avoided by simply standing slightly to its side, as its eyes are unable to move in its sockets 2. Commonly known as a runny nose ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3712" by JoseDzirehChong, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3712. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-3713 | keter | Image recovered from PoI-3713's phone during the aftermath of SCP-3713-18. File titled "notanexit". Item #: SCP-3713 Special Containment Procedures: Dr. Robert Dorer is to act as a psychotherapist/counselor for PoI-3713 and is to meet with them at least once every month, utilizing audiovisual communication platforms2 when necessary. If any anomalous activity is discovered or suspected, Dr. Dorer is to report the development immediately. Otherwise, sessions are allowed to remain private and unrecorded as per the will of the Ethics Committee. ► Archived Containment Procedures ◄ Archived Containment Procedures During an SCP-3713 event, incoming traffic is to be diverted under the guise of military operations. Should an SCP-3713 Event be detected, a team of D-Class personnel equipped with basic audiovisual recording equipment are to be immediately deployed to the location to document the event. Any records of activity are to be removed from all public knowledge. Witnesses and SCP-3713-A instances are to be amnesticized followed standard procedures. All D-Class are to be recovered immediately and the footage captured is to be extensively reviewed. Any records of activity are to be purged from all public knowledge as well as witnesses amnesticized to reduce suspicions. ◄ Archived Containment Procedures Description: SCP-3713 was a series of reality degradation events originating at 49.90° N, 97.14° W (Winnipeg, Canada) and ending at 18.24° N, 66.04° W (Caguas, Puerto Rico) between 11/17/1898 and 08/07/2015. These events only affected cities legally recognized by the US government and extended roughly 1 km outside of the cities' legal boundaries. Only a single city would be affected at a time. When an SCP-3713 event occurred, the population (defined as SCP-3713-A) began to behave as though they were members of a cast in a musical production, with the set and setting equivalent to the real life locality. The plot of each SCP-3713 Event changed between instances but tended to be roughly determined by events already set in motion before the occurrence of said event. For example, a major plot point during event SCP-3713-13 was the cancellation of an annual Christmas parade, which had been already planned for several weeks prior. A random group within the city, ranging from four to six individuals (defined as SCP-3713-A Prime), would be the focus of some sort of plot, often accompanied by a "supporting cast" consisting of an additional five to ten individuals. Any new objects or people entering the area of effect would slowly become subject to the anomaly's effects and be converted into a prop or actor. For objects this effect was almost instantaneous, while for people this process could take anywhere from 5 minutes to 6 hours, depending on the person's proximity to SCP-3713-A Prime. This effect was stronger the more SCP-3713-A Prime individuals were gathered in one place. Following the conclusion of the event, roughly 99% of objects and all affected individuals would revert to normal. SCP-3713 events would follow a vague Prologue, Act I, Intermission, Act II pattern, with a possible second Intermission and Act III. The Prologue was designated as the time in which SCP-3713's effects first show, beginning with the conversion of many objects into props (exact specifications difficult to measure and thus uncertain). Most members of SCP-3713-A would begin to lose intricacies of emotional expression and social interaction. Intermissions would be noted by all members of SCP-3713-A returning to their home (when applicable), and having between zero and eighteen members disappear and reappear at the beginning of the next Act. After all Acts are done, all members of SCP-3713-A would gather at the edge of SCP-3713's area of effect and bow. As soon as bows were finished, SCP-3713's effects would disappear. Members of SCP-3713-A would return to their homes and resume normal behaviors and routines the next day. Due to an as of yet unidentified antimemetic effect, all SCP-3713-A members would find nothing odd about the SCP-3713 event unless interrogated. SCP-3713-A were considered mundane once more after amnesticization. Addendum-3713-1 | Abridged List of Recorded SCP-3713 Events3 ► SCP-3713 Events ◄ SCP-3713 Events Event Location and Date Plot Notes SCP-3713-7 Hortonville, Wisconsin 06/19/1937 The first musical piece, identifying the main member of SCP-3713-A Prime, centered around a small boy being raised by his grandparents lamenting on how they abuse him. Shortly afterwards, he found a group of small (less than 8cm tall) humanoids which call themselves the Hows. The boy became emperor of the Hows, and used them to kill his grandparents. A role reversal occurred, wherein the boy became mad with power and attempted to take over as mayor of the city. The event climaxed when the Hows fought back against him and reclaimed their independence. The Hows have since been contained and classified as SCP-████. SCP-3713-11 Gallpolis, Ohio 04/04/1963 SCP-███ breached containment, incapacitating and wounding several researchers. The protagonists (MTF-Lambda-14, "The Extras") attempted to survive and recontain the anomaly. It was revealed that the Site-██ Director had released SCP-███ in an effort of world domination. The MTF unit uncovered more clues about SCP-███ and the Site Director, allowing them to set up a trap for them both. The event climaxed in a musical number (titled "Why Do We Even Try", sung by SCP-███, the Site Director, and all of the agents) after which the MTF unit successfully recontained SCP-███ and detained the Site Director. Several SCPs were neutralized following the event, as they had been converted into plastic replicas and did not revert back to their anomalous form. SCP-████ was successfully recontained. SCP-3713-16 Brickhaven, North Carolina 09/28/1995 Instance began with a musical number involving a bank heist. The police investigated the crime, and eventually one ended up undercover in a drug ring4. The story soon refocused to include D-590300 (sent in with recording equipment). The citizens began to question D-590300's origins. Once she told them in song (titled "We Stay in the Dark (So You May Live in the Light)"), they began to hail her as their savior and created a cult. D-590300 attempted to get people to stop worshiping her, eventually teaming up with the drug ring to hide herself from the public. When the cult worshiping continued despite her absence, the undercover cop confronted the cult and attempted to convince them via song (titled "No One Wants the D"). The plot ended with all cult members burning their robes and returning to normal city life, and the drug ring returning the stolen money due to taking a liking to the undercover cop character. Containment Procedures remain unchanged; a vote by Level 4/3713 personnel concluded at 19 to 10 in favor of maintaining current procedures. Amnestics successfully administrated. SCP-3713-18 Caguas, Puerto Rico 07/26/2015 The event began with the announcement of a particularly extravagant school play. SCP-3713-A Prime was comprised of several friends who were going to audition but met many problems in the process. Every member of SCP-3713-A Prime overcame various obstacles preventing them from auditioning, except for two of them (Camila Marquez and Eric Pantillo). It was revealed in a musical number that these two members of SCP-3713-A Prime were in love with each other but didn't know it, and wished not to be in the play because of the presence of one another. By collaborating with the secondary cast, both Camila and Eric were led downtown, where a musical number involving a large number of SCP-3713-A was performed by all members of SCP-3713-A Prime except Camila. Eric was ultimately too scared to profess his love and it resulted in failure. However, Camila and Eric decided to participate in the play regardless. Act-III involved the play being put on, where Eric ultimately confessed his love for Camila in the final act of the play. This was the first and only event where an individual was recorded deviating from the normal behavior. See Addendum-3713-2 for further details. ◄ SCP-3713 Events Addendum-3713-2 | Further Details on Event SCP-3713-18 Despite being a part of SCP-3713-A Prime, Camila Marquez AKA PoI-3713 never sang throughout the entirety of the SCP-3713 event and in several parts deviated significantly from what would have been the presumed story line of SCP-3713. Although initially calm during the events, presumably thinking that her friends were playing a prank or practicing during the first musical events, PoI-3713 expressed fear and confusion in many of the events following these, especially musical events which involved large amounts of people. During the bulk of SCP-3713-18 members of SCP-3713-A ignored her behaviors and continued as if she were acting normally. PoI-3713 expressed intense confusion at the end of Act-III, where she was surrounded by singing members of SCP-3713-A, and then forced to follow the crowd prior to the ending of Act-III. PoI-3713 broke from the crowd of SCP-3713-A and ran South from Caguas towards Guayama. As PoI-3713 approached the boundary of SCP-3713-18, the area of effect began to expand about 1 kilometer ahead of her. Upon reaching Guayama, PoI-3713 was met with a crowd of over 1,000 SCP-3713-A instances. All instances were singing a song, the main chorus line being "Someone is Slacking5". PoI-3713 was picked up by the crowd, but escaped by breaking a window and climbing through it. After reaching the top of the three story building, PoI-3713 held their position for roughly an hour before SCP-3713-A members began to climb onto the roof through the ventilation systems. PoI-3713 was forced to back towards the edge of the building, at which point she turned around and jumped. Just before hitting the ground, PoI-3713 disappeared. Three hours after the disappearance, all effects of SCP-3713 ceased. Members of SCP-3713-A in Caguas were dehydrated and malnourished due to standing in one place for roughly 72 hours. 18 lives were lost to various car crashes or bleeding out due to PoI-3713's escape efforts. A mass amnesticization and disinformation campaign was soon underway, and medical attention was given to injured individuals. PoI-3713 reappeared on the street, unconscious but alive, with several bruises on her head and large gashes of unknown origin on both her forearms. PoI-3713 was immediately taken under intensive care. After two weeks of recovery, PoI-3713 was returned to society and was assigned to a Foundation therapist. PoI-3713 has since shown cinematophobia, theatrophobia, heliophobia, post traumatic stress disorder (which is often triggered in tandem with the previous three fears), and a highly increased interest in photography and cinematography (despite her fear of it). For the sake of PoI-3713's mental health her mother, Cecelia Marquez, has been made somewhat aware of the events that transpired and the consequences of sharing information. No SCP-3713 events have occurred since, as of the time of writing (LAST UPDATED: 08/09/2024). Addendum-3713-3 | Recovered Information from PoI-3713 During Intensive Care After one week of recovery, PoI-3713 was able to speak. A recorded interview was conducted immediately after, which is transcribed below. ► Interview w/ PoI-3713 ◄ Interview w/ PoI-3713 Interviewer: Dr. Robert Dorer Interviewee: PoI-3713, Camila Marquez Conducted: 08/08/2015 Notes: PoI-3713 lies in a hospital bed in the middle of the room, with a chair to her right and the door to her left. Interview was conducted in Spanish, and translated to English for ease of reading6. <BEGIN LOG> (Dr. Dorer enters slowly, carrying with them a clipboard with paper and a pencil.) Dr. Dorer: Hello, Camila, I am Dr. Dorer, but you can call me Robert. I am here to ask you some questions about your experiences from the past few days. Is that alright with you? (PoI-3713 stares at Dr. Dorer but does not respond.) Dr. Dorer: We can go as slow as you would like, and you don't have to get it all out today. (Pause.) However much is comfortable for you. Is that alright? (Pause.) May I sit down? (PoI-3713 stares at Dr. Dorer but otherwise remains unresponsive. Seeing no response, Dr. Dorer sits down next to PoI-3713's bed.) Dr. Dorer: We're just trying to understand what's going on, it's been very confusing for all of us. Any help you could give us would help us all in the end. (PoI-3713 continues to stare at Dr. Dorer. After fifteen seconds of no response, Dr. Dorer notes the behavior on their clipboard.) PoI-3713: You're not singing. Dr. Dorer: No, no one will be singing. The singing is over, nobody is acting anymore. (PoI-3713 turns to look at the door, and mouths the English word "exit".) PoI-3713: Am I out? Dr. Dorer: Yes, you're out. You're out for good, you're safe here. (PoI-3713 turns to face Dr. Dorer again.) PoI-3713: Is there an outside? Dr. Dorer: If you go through that door, walk down the hall, take a right and a left and then go up the elevator, yes. You can see sun and flowers and clouds. PoI-3713: I can? Dr. Dorer: Not until you are well, but eventually yes. Things will go back to normal. PoI-3713: It's real? (PoI-3713 turns to look at the door again.) Dr. Dorer: Yes, it's real. Just as real as you or me. I can open it if you want to see. (PoI-3713 continues to stare at the door, and mouths the word "búhos" — "owls" in English. As PoI-3713 continues to stare at the door, Dr. Dorer gets up and moves towards it. Upon reaching the door, they slowly open it. PoI-3713 continues to stare, but is otherwise unresponsive.) Dr. Dorer: Does this prove it? (PoI-3713 nods. Dr. Dorer closes the door and returns to their seat.) Dr. Dorer: How are you feeling? PoI-3713: (Does not look away from the door.) Scared. Dr. Dorer: You're completely safe here, we make sure of it. There is nothing to be afraid of. PoI-3713: I'm being watched. Dr. Dorer: Who's watching you? PoI-3713: (Turns around to face Dr. Dorer, and drops to a whisper.) The audience. Dr. Dorer: How are they watching? (PoI-3713 does not respond, but continues to look at Dr. Dorer. Dr. Dorer points to the camera in the corner of the room, through which this log was recorded. PoI-3713 shakes their head, and points to each of Dr. Dorer's eyes individually.) Dr. Dorer: Would you be more comfortable if I wasn't looking at you? (PoI-3713 returns to looking at the door.) Dr. Dorer: Would you like me to come back later? (PoI-3713 remains unresponsive. Dr. Dorer takes notes, gets up and then kneels in front of PoI-3713 on the other side of the bed. PoI-3713 looks at Dr. Dorer.) Dr. Dorer: I will be back this time tomorrow, is that alright? (Pause.) If there is anything I can do for you, just ask. Tell the doctors and nurses here to get Robert, or Dr. Dorer, and I'll be by your side as quickly as I can. (Pause.) We're all here to help you, okay? (PoI-3713 does not respond, and returns to staring at the door. Dr. Dorer gets up and leaves the room.) <END LOG> ◄ Interview w/ PoI-3713 Further interviews yielded no new information, with PoI-3713 continuing their fascination with the door and showing general paranoia. Due to PoI-3713's knowledge of SCP-3713 and their unique mental disorders, the Ethics Committee ruled that PoI-3713 be returned to society without amnestics and see a Foundation therapist made aware of the situation in full. This arrangement has continued to the time of writing (LAST UPDATED: 08/09/2024). The following video, named "⊙ ⊙", was recovered from PoI-3713's phone. Despite the limitations of the phone, the video was recorded in 3840 x 2160 120FPS and lasts 18min 26s while only taking up 3 MB of space. Video was taken on 7/31, at 23:48, beginning at the exact moment PoI-3713 disappeared for the last time during SCP-3713-18. The video appears to be filmed from multiple points of view with lapses in time. ► Video Discovered on PoI-3713's Phone ◄ Video Discovered on PoI-3713's Phone <BEGIN TRANSCRIPTION> 00:00 | The video begins immediately with the sound of PoI-3713 screaming, which goes silent at 00:01. The view is entirely black, though the sound of an air conditioner can be heard. Soft, strained breathing can be made out. 00:18 | Shuffling can be heard, and the crash of something heavy being knocked over coinciding with PoI-3713 whimpering. The sound of the air conditioner continued uninterrupted for another thirty seconds. 00:50 | A very dim blue light comes from the left of the screen as a curtain uncovers what appears to be a window. PoI-3713's breathing becomes faster. A figure appears in front of the window, though it is unable to be determined whether it is PoI-3713 or which side of the window it is on. 00:58 | View goes entirely white and audio goes silent for two seconds. 01:00 | View seems to be from PoI-3713's perspective (their hands are shown multiple times, indicating the view to be coming from their view). PoI-3713 is running from an unknown pursuer (three sets of footsteps can be heard) through what appear to be an unnaturally large backstage. Lighting is dim and comes from an unknown source above, illuminating black curtains that appear to line every side. 01:19 | After multiple turns, PoI-3713 comes upon a well lit door marked with a green exit sign at the end of a hallway. PoI-3713 rushes towards it and unsuccessfully attempts to open the door. PoI-3713 whispers "por favor" ("please") repeatedly under their breath before turning around to look at the hallway behind them. A pair of bare feet step into view from around the corner before the feed cuts out. 01:21 | View goes entirely white and audio goes silent for three seconds. 01:24 | Video suddenly resumes from the perspective of a camera focused on a stage. The stage itself is dim. Faint shuffling and whispering can be heard below where the audience would be. No words are able to be made out. This continues for three minutes. 04:34 | Video cuts to PoI-3713's perspective. PoI-3713 is running through what appears to be a poorly lit backstage area. The only light is from an unknown source above. They dash behind a stack of boxes and crouch there, clutching their legs. A large number of footsteps can be heard from behind the boxes before being replaced with silence. Only PoI-3713's strained breathing can be heard for 3 minutes. 07:50 | PoI-3713 peeks their head out from the stack and freezes. In the darkness, a figure can be seen staring directly at PoI-3713. The figure is wearing a mask of an owl. The figure stares at PoI-3713 for approximately 10 seconds before taking a step back and out of view. 08:14 | Footsteps to PoI-3713's left prompt them to jump out and begin running in the opposite direction. 08:15 | View goes white and audio goes silent once more, but the vague impression of a human hand can be seen in the center of the image, slowly moving downwards. 08:38 | Once again from PoI-3713's perspective, PoI-3713 appears to be somewhere pitch black with the exception of a green exit sign. PoI-3713 rushes towards it and fumbles for the associated door. Footsteps can be heard behind them. PoI-3713 pauses to look behind. 08:42 | They turn back to the door and push it open. Stepping past the door, they collapse into an extremely dimly lit grassy clearing. The sun appears to be setting into the trees in the distance. PoI-3713 lays on the ground for approximately 1 minute, feeling the grass and looking at the sun, which appears to have a blue tint. The sky, though black, holds no stars. 09:49 | View goes white and audio goes silent. 10:01 | Three soft knocks can be heard preceding two short muffled vocalizations. 10:04 | View returns to a shot of a stage with a mumbling audience. 10:10 | Audience members are heard shushing one another as the dim stage lights go down and a singular spotlight arises, focusing in the center of the stage. The crowd falls silent. 11:15 | The shot resumes from PoI-3713's perspective in the grassy field. The sound of the door opening behind them interrupts their rest and they begin running towards the sun. 14:49 | The sun has grown noticeably larger. PoI-3713 pauses to vomit. 14:53 | The view returns to the shot from the beginning, where extremely dim blue light is flowing into the otherwise pitch black room through what appears to be a window. The figure at the window is still in place. Above the sound of the air conditioner, faint whimpering can be heard, along with several mumbles of the words "por favor". 14:59 | The figure steps away from the window. 15:00 | The view resumes from PoI-3713's perspective, in which they appear to be continuing to run at the sun. The sun appears to be about three times its original size. 15:55 | At this point, the sun is nine times its original size and dark areas can be seen behind it. 16:28 | PoI-3713 reaches what had been thought to have been the sun, which is revealed to be an abnormally large spotlight. They step behind it to find a large curtain that extends into the sky. Returning to the spotlight, they bang thrice on the glass and yell "por qué" ("why") before collapsing on the ground and assuming the fetal position. Sobbing can be heard. 16:54 | The sound of rustling grass causes PoI-3713 to quickly turn their head. The owl-masked figure from earlier is standing before the spotlight, when the spotlight appears to turn off and the view goes black. Only PoI-3713 screaming can be heard at this point. 16:57 | The view returns to the room with the air conditioner sounding only for the sound of glass breaking as a figure appears to break the window. 16:58 | The view returns to the camera facing the stage with the spotlight on it. No sound is heard and no movement is visible. 17:22 | PoI-3713 limps onto the stage from the wings. Several short murmurs are heard from the audience before PoI-3713 reaches the spotlight and stands in the center of it. PoI-3713 scans over the audience, their breaths deep and shuddering. 18:02 | PoI-3713 stumbles slightly before slowly taking a bow, jerking and twitching several times while doing so. 18:05 | As PoI-3713 rises from their bow, the audience begins to clap and cheer. Many roses are thrown onto the stage while PoI-3713 holds themself and twitches. 18:08 | PoI-3713 falls to their knees and subsequently collapses to the floor, coughing up bile. The crowd continues to cheer. 18:19 | As the crowd continues to clap and cheer and throw roses, a hand approximately three times the size of PoI-3713 (attached to a proportionately sized arm) reaches down from an unseen origin above and forcefully grabs PoI-3713. 18:21 | With the continuing noise of the crowd cheering in the background, the view cuts to a purple slate that says "The Play Has Ended!". 18:26 | The video ends. <END TRANSCRIPTION> ◄ Video Discovered on PoI-3713's Phone Addendum-3713-4 | Further Anomalous Activities On 11/02/2024, PoI-3713 was reported missing by Ms. Marquez. A single Foundation agent was sent to the house to investigate. The transcription below is their interview with Ms. Marquez. ► Interview w/ Ms. Marquez ◄ Interview w/ Ms. Marquez Interviewer: Agent Miguel Interviewee: Ms. Marquez Conducted: 11/03/2024 Notes: Interview was conducted in the living room with Ms. Marquez on the couch and Agent Miguel sitting opposite them on a chair. A coffee table separates them, where the audio recorder was placed. Interview was conducted in Spanish and translated to English for ease of reading. <BEGIN LOG> Agent Miguel: Alright, I want you to tell me if Camila ever seemed to want to run away, or if you know of anything that would push her to. Ms. Marquez: (Pause.) No, no I don't think so. She was very open with me, even if she didn't know how to explain something. When she was upset she would tell me… which was regrettably often. She didn't want to run away from home. She couldn't have wanted to. Agent Miguel: You can think of no influence that would have driven her away? Ms. Marquez: I thought she was getting more stable… (Pause.) Agent Miguel: Has she ever run away before? Ms. Marquez: Yes, when she was very little. (Pause.) Agent Miguel: What made her do that? Ms. Marquez: (Sniffles.) She was in a school play, in 3rd Grade. (Pause.) She was doing so well, but it came to her solo — she's an amazing singer, even if she doesn't do it too often, voice of an angel — and… and she just sat there. Everyone was looking at her. She just froze. (Ms. Marquez blows her nose.) Ms. Marquez: It was more than stage fright, I know it, you can feel these things when you're a mother. She just sat there and stared out at the audience. She didn't move. She didn't talk. She just stood there. The teacher cued her, and she looked down at the teacher. I couldn't help it, I spoke up and called to my daughter, I said… I said "honey" and she ran. She ran out the door and just kept running. (Ms. Marquez blows her nose again.) Ms. Marquez: We chased her but nobody got her before she was out in the woods, and… and we couldn't find her. My husband called the police and got them to look for her in the forest, and they found her cut and bruised and… there were red marks around her throat. She looked pale. They told us it had to have been self harm, but she wouldn't have done that. We just took her home and she slept for three days. Agent Miguel: Did she tell you what happened? Ms. Marquez: She was more comfortable with her dad at the time, and so he heard it. He said that she would feel comfortable to talk to me in time and that it would be better if she went at her own pace. I wanted to know, but I understood. Before it came time to… (Ms. Marquez sniffles.) Ms. Marquez: He passed. Joaquin Marquez. He was big and strong, like you. Hard worker. He had lung cancer. Smoked. (Pause.) I don't know if Camila ever told me why that happened. It never felt right to ask. She became a new person when Joaquin passed. Made her own breakfast, did her homework on time. Walked to the bus. Didn't talk as much. Agent Miguel: Did she ever — Ms. Marquez: She had dreams ever since. She sometimes hesitated at the door, and I asked her why she didn't want to go outside, and she told me… she told me she didn't want to be watched. The only place she felt privacy was in the home anymore. Recently she only did shopping at night, she said that in the day the sun felt like it was focusing on her. When she was a toddler she would wake up screaming, I would calm her down and she would ask me if I was "playing pretend". She thought we weren't her parents, sometimes. Sometimes she didn't think anyone was anyone. (Pause.) Agent Miguel: And there is nothing you know that might be the cause for her leaving? Ms. Marquez: No. She wouldn't run away. Agent Miguel: Any closing statements? (Pause.) Agent Miguel: We will find your daughter. She's coming back. Ms. Marquez: I know. I know. (Pause.) Ms. Marquez: There is something you should see. (Ms. Marquez is heard getting up and walking upstairs. After thirty seconds, she is heard descending the stairs and sitting back down. Plastic crinkling suggests the exchange of an item.) Ms. Marquez: This was in her toilet. I didn't show the police, because you're more important. You know what is wrong with her, even if I don't. Please. Tell me this means something to you. (Pause. Several plastic crinkles are heard.) Agent Miguel: This means something to us. Thank you. Ms. Marquez: Find her, Miguel. Please find her. <END LOG> Ms. Marquez had passed Agent Miguel a plastic bag containing vomit, blood (both matching PoI-3713's DNA), and eight flyers damaged by various fluids. All things printed in small text were illegible, but the most legible flyer read: […] Returns! The new hit Bl[…]ram Show, touring now! Touring now! Coming back […]ever! Come watch, we will! Get into your positions, AUDITIONS NOW OVER! ◄ Interview w/ Ms. Marquez Footnotes 1. Pending reclassification. See Addendum-3713-4 for more details. 2. Such as Skype or Discord VoIP. 3. For a full list, consult the current SCP-3713 overseer. 4. Supposedly "secret" meetings were kept in relatively easy to observe places, and SCP-3713-A instances showed little concern over others hearing their conversations despite their subject matter. 5. The full repeated line was "Someone is slacking, someone is drowning, someone is drowning and we're drowning with her". 6. To read the original interview, contact an SCP-3713 Research Director or any personnel of 4/3713 clearance. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3713" by DarkStuff and Varaxous, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3713. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. 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SCP-3714's lockbox is to be stored in a standard security locker within Site-27. SCP-3714's internal diameter is to be recorded twice weekly, using a jewelry caliper and hazard gloves. See Document-3714-CONTLOG-A274 for previous measurements. Testing involving SCP-3714 requires approval of the Level 3 coordinator for SCP-3714, with an additional approval from the Ethics Committee. [No Changes since last view] Description: SCP-3714 is a decorative green jade ring, which possesses multiple anomalous effects. SCP-3714 will spontaneously resize to fit the right index finger of any human subject which comes within sixteen centimeters of SCP-3714. SCP-3714 was discovered with an internal diameter of 11.27 mm, and currently has an interior diameter of 13.1 mm. The overall quantity and mass of jade comprising SCP-3714 does not change during this process. Direct contact with the skin of a human subject will trigger SCP-3714's further anomalous effects. SCP-3714 has no effect on non-human subjects, and will not resize in their presence. SCP-3714 can be removed without difficulty within the first 15 minutes of exposure. Past this point, outside assistance is required to remove SCP-3714. Testing with SCP-3714 is suspended until further notice, as no significant benefit has been ascertained to date with 22 subjects under the effect of SCP-3714. Primary effects - Stage 1 Within 20 minutes of direct skin contact, subjects wearing SCP-3714 will generally seek out a location in order to safely enter sleep. When not presented with a suitable location, subjects will usually lay down in place. Out of 22 test subjects, 1 reacted with extreme agitation and eventually managed to remove SCP-3714 without outside assistance after 72 minutes of searching for a suitable location. Movement during this period is markedly slower. To date, subjects have been unresponsive to verbal or physical confrontation. Removal of SCP-3714 during this period and the subsequent 24 hours can be performed without difficulty or permanent effects on the subject. Primary Effects - Stage 2 After roughly 24 hours of unconsciousness subjects will experience 2-7 minutes of epileptic seizures. At this point, the subject is designated SCP-3714-1. Brain wave activity monitored during this stage shows severe fluctuations in the brain activity of SCP-3714-1, eventually leading to complete brain death. Within 5 seconds, subjects exhibit a stable brain pattern consistent across all instances of SCP-3714-1. SCP-3714-1 will at this point awaken and exhibit additional anomalous effects, and drastically different mannerisms. (See Section SCP-3714-1) It is unknown at this time whether or not SCP-3714 has any correlation with the occurrence of Jiangshi in Chinese Folklore. [No Changes since last view] SCP-3714-1 Physical Characteristics Instances of SCP-3714-1 will move only by hopping short distances, with arms extended, consistent with descriptions of the Jiangshi of Chinese Folklore. SCP-3714-1 does not age and is unresponsive to physical harm but exhibits no evidence of increased physical resilence or regeneration. Major physical damage to limbs or other motor structures will limit SCP-3714-1's ability to move. SCP-3714-1 will cease all motor function with significant damage to the host's brain. Brain wave activity was shown to continue until roughly 32% of brain matter was destroyed. Removal of SCP-3714 from an instance of SCP-3714-1 will cause SCP-3714-1 to fall unconscious, and revert back to its previous non-anomalous state after approximately 15 minutes, including brain death. Damage sustained while affected by SCP-3714 will not be removed or regenerated. This reversion has proven universally fatal. Behavior and Anomalous Abilities SCP-3714-1 will speak in Middle Chinese freely. SCP-3714-1 will claim to be either "Zhang Guolao", a mythical figure in the Chinese tradition of alchemy, or "He Qinshi", a mythical figure associated with a now-defunct GoI "The Bringers of the Cloud". Neither identity has been confirmed at this time. SCP-3714-1 is hostile to members of The Foundation, and will universally attempt to prevent removal of SCP-3714 from its finger. SCP-3714-1 generally will speak about a mythical battle which caused the death of Zhang Guolao, and has made multiple references to legendary figures from various Alchemic traditions including Nicholas Flamel, Hermes Trismegistus, and Jibyr al Hayyan. There is no significant evidence to support SCP-3714-1's claims. To date, Foundation researchers have been unable to converse with SCP-3714-1 long enough to allow for interviews or significant communication. SCP-3714-1 possesses additional anomalous abilities depending on the current dominant personality. When "Zhang Guolao" is the dominant personality, SCP-3714-1 possesses minor reality bending abilities, most notably the ability to manifest fire, water, stones, or electrical discharge through unknown means. These abilities appear to be limited by some unknown mechanism, as SCP-3714-1 has never manifested these abilities to a degree sufficient to allow it to breach containment. These abilities do not appear consistent with the description of a Jiangshi, however, they are similar to abilities claimed to be associated with the Erbillic Tradition of Alchemy. Zhang Guolao was purported to be an alchemist in Chinese legend, however no records of SCP-3714 or Zhang Guolao were forthcoming from the Alchemy Department. When "He Qinshi" is the dominant personality, SCP-3714-1 possesses the ability to spontaneously transmit illnesses via anomalous means with anyone who comes in contact with its hands. To date, Yellow Fever, the Bubonic Plague, and Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) have been transmitted during testing incidents. SCP-3714-1 will attempt to kill any Foundation personnel it comes into contact with. If it manages to do so, it will undergo a ritualistic behavior, pressing its face near the subjects, and emitting a loud hissing noise for several moments. Notably, SCP-3714-1 will continue to speak in Middle Chinese during this ritual, and translations of SCP-3714-1's speech consists of the two personalities arguing, with the "Zhang Guolao" personality unwilling to perform the ritual. SCP-3714-1 exhibits all of the classical deterrent mechanisms of the Jiangshi described in Chinese folklore including but not limited to: Mirrors Peach Wood Hand Bells Taoist Talismans The compulsion to count coins thrown on the ground Fire (produced from sources other than SCP-3714-1) The sound of a rooster's call These objects, sounds, and phenomenon are to be available at all times to security staff interacting with SCP-3714 test subjects. Last updated by Q. Yang, 31/1/2019 1:07:59 UTC. ten.pcs.ics|22gnay.q#ten.pcs.ics|22gnay.q Recovery SCP-3714 was discovered in the ████████ Market, in the province of ██████████, China during a post-operation incident with Agent L. DuMourne. Agent DuMourne came in to contact with the box containing SCP-3714 while wearing a Thaumic Ring (See "Standard Operating Equipment - Thaumic") and took note of the object. SCP-3714 was acquired along with a small wooden box containing several other items. Inside the box was a small figurine of a donkey, SCP-3714, and a 200-gram piece of flat lunar rock inscribed with middle Chinese. A translation was provided by Junior Researcher Yang: Whatever unfortunate soul puts this foul thing on, I am sorry. The note is for the wretched soul inside this ring. This is for Erbil, traitor. I hope you and the Leviathan's pet monster enjoy eternity. [Glyph] The source of lunar rock is unknown at this time. The glyph found at the bottom of the tablet is one associated with early Arabic cryptography, specifically a cypher of Arabic which was seen used in several reliefs in the ruins of the Citadel of Erbil. These glyphs appear to identify a particular person, as well as a subject matter. Several texts have associated the specific glyph with the writings of Nicholas Flamel, specifically in his research notes on what mythical alchemist Jabir Ibn Hayyan (latinized to Geber in later centuries) described as the creation of artificial life. This process of "takwin" is referred to in a significant number of religious and pseudo religious texts. The current leading hypothesis is SCP-3714 is a failed attempt to replicate "takwin" by PoI-████ or PoI-█████, both of which were active producers of anomalous items in the correct region and timeframe of SCP-3714's potential creation. Both persons of interest had significant interest in the occult, and mixed together elements of both religion and folklore [REDACTED] leading to the fall of the Tang Dynasty by Zhu Wen in 907 CE. It is unknown at this time why PoI-████ or PoI-█████ would include a reference to the Citadel at Erbil. Research is ongoing. [No Changes since last view] |
SCP-3715 | euclid | One portion of SCP-3715's wall Item #: SCP-3715 Special Containment Procedures: Due to its immobile and relatively benign nature, SCP-3715 does not require any specific containment beyond keeping non-Foundation entities away. Personnel with level-2 clearance or higher stationed at Research Site-95 are allowed access to the anomaly for morale purposes. Description: SCP-3715 is an anomalous event that occurs in Room-121 in the former Bellview City High School, located in Alberta, Canada1. SCP-3715's effects typically manifest on weekdays during the fall and winter months. Between the hours of 11 PM to 6 AM, a variable amount of tea will manifest in any suitable container2 within Room-121. Generation of tea will always occur, but certain variables (such as flavor and brand of the tea) may be controlled. Occasionally, in addition to the tea, a document will appear addressed to individuals who have recently entered the room. This document always takes the form of a handwritten note, giving praise and/or positive feedback to the individual. The flavoring of the tea may be controlled by taping tea bags to a wall adjacent. In the event that the tea does not require or come with a tea bag, the tea will manifest as normal if the ingredients are placed in a plastic bag and taped to the wall. See below test log. Type of Tea Used Container Used Document Contents Notes Green tea bag from school stock Videographer Stockton's mug I hope you have a nice day. :) This was the first recorded instance of SCP-3715. Videographer Stockton was allowed, upon request, to keep the document from this test. Licorice tea bag Generic teapot NO!! >:( This was the first time that SCP-3715 had reacted negatively to any stimulus. Site staff had been using many types of tea for several weeks before this event. Staff are discouraged from giving SCP-3715 licorice tea in the future. English breakfast tea bag Generic teapot Su Tan, check your code again. Researcher Tan had recently completed several blocks of code for a device designed to more efficiently contain SCP-████. Upon inspection, it was revealed that the code held several typos that could have kickstarted a series of containment failures. The errors were corrected. Discussion regarding SCP-3715's ability to find errors in Foundation documents is ongoing. Loose jasmine tea leaves from a nearby specialty store Generic teapot This is very good tea! Thank you! Next time though, try giving it to someone who needs it more than I do :) The tea was shared amongst researchers. Imported Pu-erh cake (Retail price of roughly $40 USD) Generic teapot ??? [sic] Lab 4 was found to have been deep cleaned overnight. A note was found on the lab bench reading 'I wouldn't feel right otherwise.' Addendum 3715-A: SCP-3715 was discovered in 2014, when reports of a 'tea ghost' made their way to Foundation agents in Alberta. Notably, the classroom was last inhabited by Bellview City teacher Betty Miles, who had attained mild popularity within the school due to her optimism and willingness to assist students. Miles had suffered a fatal heart attack in 2013 while in class. Anomalous reports began surfacing shortly after. Footnotes 1. Bellview City High School has since been converted into Research Site-95. 2. Suitable container defined as any clean wares intended to store liquid for human consumption |
SCP-3716 | euclid | A portion of HS-229, recently renovated by SCP-3716-A. Ritualistic skeletal fragments not pictured. Item #: SCP-3716 Special Containment Procedures: Instances of SCP-3716 are currently stored in Safe-class Containment Locker 128-B in Site-42. Access is only permitted to individuals with Level 3/3716 or above clearance. Due to the large quantity of SCP-3716-A instances currently extant, no further testing is deemed necessary. All 62 SCP-3716-A instances are currently housed in Historical Site-229 ("Caldey Island Abbey"), as per Protocol 3716-002. The Cistercian monastery originally present on the island was largely abandoned in the late 1700s: a disinformation campaign is currently being employed to counter this, and maintain the public opinion that no such abandonment ever occurred. The eldest instance and de-facto leader of the group (SCP-3716-A-1) has agreed to maintain the secrecy of their order in exchange for the ownership of the land, which instances use primarily as a space of contemplation and meditation. A small security team of no more than six eighteen members is to be permanently stationed on the island, as well as a standard low-risk anomaly research team. To maintain cooperation, a monthly excursion has been agreed upon, during which SCP-3716-A instances will be allowed to visit the mainland and interact with the civilian population (0.08% of whom are embedded Foundation agents). Amnestic distribution should be employed following this, and a high rotation of resident civilians should be encouraged to prevent a resurgence of suppressed memories. MTF-Phi-Eolh ("Provident Trawlers") are tasked with apprehending and processing any civilians with knowledge of SCP-3716, SCP-3716-A, or the nature of the excursions. As a breach of SCP-3716-A could easily escalate into a Broken Masquerade scenario, maintaining high morale among instances is desirable — accordingly, any dissent or dissatisfaction is to be treated as a High Priority issue. Description: SCP-3716 is the designation for around 3000 metal zippers1 that, when placed on the navel and rolled upwards to the neck, enable the user to extricate themselves from their entire integumentary system and most of their muscular system (with the exception of ligaments and joints) without blood loss, in a manner similar to removing an anorak and pants. Although their visceral organs, skeletal system, and other organ systems are wholly exposed, affected individuals (hereby termed SCP-3716-A) experience no adverse side effects. SCP-3716-A will repeatedly and persistently attempt to persuade others to use SCP-3716, but are pacifistic and do not make violent attempts at coercion. Persuasion attempts most commonly take the form of brochures, door-to-door salesmanship, timeshare sales pitches, and other such media2. All instances of SCP-3716-A have certain benefits compared to baseline humans, such as the ability to take on the appearance of another instance by wearing their skin, (even when their anatomies are incompatible), and extremely enhanced longevity. They subscribe to a monastic doctrine termed "Orthodox Osteonism", which contains elements of various philosophies and religions (including various branches of Christianity, agnosticism, Theravada Buddhism, and democratic socialism), along with elements borrowed from classical and modern literature. Although no two instances have expressed the exact same views, common themes involve the ideas that violence is sinful in any form, that the requirement of a nervous system in higher lifeforms is a myth3, that all living things are part of the same "Metaphysical Skeleton", and that all invertebrate organisms are "worthy of our love and compassion, but ultimately irredeemable". Reverence for elder SCP-3716-A instances, particularly SCP-3716-A-1 (the oldest living instance at time of writing) is common, though not an element of official doctrine. If an instance of SCP-3716-A is unable to convert a new instance to the doctrine within a certain amount of time (usually a period of years), said instance's non-osseous tissue will start rapidly decomposing. The majority of their anomalous abilities are lost during this process, although basic life functions and all cognitive functions remain unchanged. Instances claim that successful conversions will nullify and reverse the degradation — it is for this reason that instances express desire to interact with the civilian population on a semi-regular basis. Amnesticisation of converted subjects has no effect on SCP-3716-A instances, as it seems to be the act of conversion, rather than the continued devotion to the faith, that halts the decay process. Addendum: Update Regarding "Orthodox Osteonism": While initially manifesting as a loose collection of principles and ideals, the school of thought has apparently begun solidifying with the use of around fifty SCP-3716. Increased definition of what constitutes 'moral' activity has been observed, and elements of false cultural history being accepted as truth by SCP-3716-A instances. Various rites and ceremonies seem to be in the process of development, as do certain holy sigils, signs, and other iconography, the majority of which are related to escaping the "trappings of the physical world", and achieving enlightenment or transcendence through the shedding of restrictions and unnecessary bindings. Protocol 3716-002 has been enacted, and Containment Procedures have been updated to reflect this. Observation log - Historical Site-229: The following documents are extracts from the research journals of Dr. John Weldon, compiled during their station at HS-229. They are included here due to their relevance both to SCP-3716 and Incident 3716-S. Date: 23/09/2017 The monks have arrived, and seem happy. They feel right at home in the monastery, according to the liaisons, and are looking forward to settling in. The main Chapel (dubbed "The Cranium" — seems they have a sense of humour, at least) has proven adequate for holding worships, while the gardens and fields let them grow produce to sell on the mainland during their excursions. They have little care for the profits, however, donating most of it to charitable causes. Nice of them, all things considered. Date: 16/11/2017 We have songs! Or rather, they have songs. Catchy, too, with a vaguely 'pop' vibe that's enjoyable to sing along with. It seems Cartiligism (or whatever they're calling it now) is growing into its own fully-fledged belief system; it's probably not a good idea to have it on record as an official movement, but worth noting nonetheless. Nothing else interesting to report: a few basic images mimicking rib-cages and a festival on the winter solstice are all that have developed in the past few months. Song-wise, my personal favourite is "Dead Men Walking". I've been humming it for days. Date: 03/01/2018 Last week the Khambo lama4, Ischium, commissioned the production of a "holy spirit" for use in communion. We had been supplying them with a weak solution commonly used in Christian practises but this was deemed, and I quote, "ineffective and rather ghastly". The brewer's first sample came in today. The acolytes are calling it 'Marrow'. It's an acquired taste, to be sure — around 30% Formaldehyde, according to preliminary analysis. Date: 11/02/2018 Today is apparently a holy one in the skeletal calendar. The monks will be hosting a celebration to honour the life and death of all things. Foundation personnel such as myself were invited, but politely declined. The festival takes place at the rising of the moon and a large batch of 'Marrow' has been produced in preparation. Woke in the middle of the night to drunken chanting. Seems that even under the influence, they can remember that "the neck bone's connected to the head bone". It was funny for about five minutes, and Jared from the Horticulture Department even joined in at one point, but at this stage it's been going on for hours. There's not much I can do, I suppose. I'll let them have their fun. Date: 12/02/2018 2:00 AM All the boats are gone. All the monks, bar one, are gone. We found them dozing on the grass, still clutching an empty bottle. They explained that they had left in the night to find the reincarnation of their deity, and bring them back to the Abbey, their new spiritual home. I don't know what they plan to do, but I imagine the paperwork will be nightmarish. The departure of SCP-3716-A instances from the island was verified shortly afterwards, and Incident 3716-S was formally designated a High-Level priority. The on-site security team, later discovered to have been overwhelmed by the instances, were disciplined severely thereafter, and a higher staff requirement introduced (see Containment Procedures). Update (12/02/2018): ► Show Video Transcript 3716-009 ◄ Hide Transcript The following is external CCTV footage recovered from the Dorset County Museum, beginning at 06:29 a.m. <Begin Log> <00:00> Relevant footage begins. Muffled scraping can be heard from within the building, accompanied by several loud crashes. <04:03> Although blurry and indistinct, the footage reveals the main doors of the museum bursting open to a chorus of chants and mantras from gathered SCP-3716-A instances. <05:21> Instruments are produced, and a slightly atonal melody is played as a group of instances emerge, carrying a large object between them. The object appears to glow as the morning sunlight illuminates the museum hall — subsequently verified to be a non-anomalous optical illusion. <07:30> A crowd of monks gather on the front steps as one (later identified as SCP-3716-A-1) awkwardly mounts the object, which is off-white in colouration and tapers to a point at both ends. <10:01> SCP-3716-A-1 begins gesturing wildly at the rest of the group, vocalising loudly. While initially inaudible and slurred, the instance's voice begins to rise in volume, culminating in the phrase "OUR LORD! HE IS REBORN AT LAST! HE IS-" <10:12> The film cuts out abruptly as one SCP-3716-A instance loses its footing, and the object and monk collide with the camera. <End Log> Following reports of a disturbance at the aforementioned museum, and civilian reports matching descriptions of SCP-3716-A, MTF Xi-Kai ("Curators") was deployed to investigate. A group of approximately 70 SCP-3716-A instances were eventually located some two km west of the location, carrying what appeared to be a replica Diplodocus skeleton complete with explanatory plaque and support wires5. The majority of instances had discarded their external coverings, several of which have yet to be recovered, and all entities involved appeared extremely inebriated. Vocalisations consisted of loud chanting about the reincarnation and ascension of their 'God' — note than no additional anomalous phenomena, divine or otherwise, were seen during the event. By the time the intervention squad arrived, the monks were escaping in a stolen yacht with "Dippy the New Messiah" haphazardly strapped in. Despite the instances' overall lack of coordination, poor weather conditions and a lack of immediately available Foundation watercraft meant that apprehension was not possible until late afternoon, by which time all SCP-3716-A instances had returned to HS-229. SCP-3716-A-1, who during the incident was observed seated on the skeleton's back, has since apologised for the damage and disturbance caused. The frequency of excursions is to be reduced to every three months as a reprimand, with the threat of termination should another such incident occur. Further updates to Containment Procedures are pending. ► Show Document 3716-035.doc ◄ Hide Document Non-anomalous document received via standard communication channels shortly after the aforementioned incident. Transcribed here for archival purposes. To our esteemed friends at the Foundation, On behalf of the Order, I apologise for the pandemonium we were responsible for recently. It was an embarrassing display, and does not reflect the disciplines we have come to practice here at the monastery. Devout faith and excessive alcohol do not seem to harmonise well. Though we respect your decision to remove them from our possession, we have since constructed an altar to help us worship and develop a stronger connection to our saviour, which should suffice for worship. Permission to conduct periodic pilgrimages to their resting place would be a great boon to our order, although given our recent conduct I understand if you deny us that privilege. As a gift, and some small manner of recompense, the attached package contains a fine bottle of Marrow and a complimentary zipper (on the off chance that you ever feel like opening up). Yours faithfully, Ischium Footnotes 1. 2508 of which are currently possessed by the Foundation 2. While MTF Chi-9 ("Page Turners") was initially employed to remove such media from public circulation, the abnormal nature of said media seems to result in 97% of subjects believing it to be fictional. 3. Created by unbelievers (the Skinned) to turn others away from faith. 4. A title given to the senior lama of a Buddhist monastery, and often equated with the Christian title of 'Abbot'. Presumably referring here to SCP-3716-A-1 5. Later identified as "Dippy", an exhibit that had been touring the UK for some weeks previously. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-3716" by MaliceAforethought and WhiteWampus, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-3716. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: abbey.jpg Name: Caldey Island: the abbey church Author: Chris Downer License: CC BY-SA 2.0 Source Link: Geograph |
SCP-3717 | safe | From front to back: SCP-3717-01,-02, and -03 Item #: SCP-3717 Special Containment Procedures: Outside of testing, all instances of SCP-3717 are to be kept together in a small Humanoid Containment Chamber within the low-security wing of Site 17. Media devices provided to SCP-3717 must be voice controlled. Twice daily, one scoop (28 grams) of powdered baby formula is to be sprinkled into each instance’s jar. Instances are permitted to select from available flavours. Personnel assigned to this task are encouraged to engage SCP-3717 in conversation and report any requests or concerns to Dr. Valdez. Psychiatric sessions are to be conducted on a bi-weekly basis. As an incentive for cooperation, SCP-3717 may be placed on a customized secured dolly and taken on excursions around their containment wing. Supervised interaction with other residents of Site 17 is permitted. Description: SCP-3717 is the collective designation for three stillborn, malformed infants preserved in glass jars filled with an anomalous solution of formaldehyde and amniotic fluid. Although dead on a cellular level, each instance possesses adult level human intelligence and sensory capabilities, which do not appear to be impeded by their fluid environment. SCP-3717 are capable of producing speech by inducing their jars to emit sonic vibrations via an unknown method. Instances are also capable of limited movement within their jars. Powdered food placed within their jars appears to be absorbed through the skin, though no waste products have been observed to be excreted. Instances claim that they will "suffocate"1 if removed from their solution. This has not been confirmed via testing. SCP-3717-01 is a hermaphroditic infant that appears to possess craniotomy scars along the top of its head. Neuroimaging has revealed that SCP-3717-01's cranium is filled with several marbles. SCP-3717-02 is a male infant missing the left half of its cranium, with its brain having been replaced with a mass of dust, lint, dead skin cells and spider webs2. Notably, neither SCP-3717-01 or -02 seem to suffer any cognitive impairment because of their missing brain matter. SCP-3717-03 is a pair of female syncephalus3 conjoined twins. Skin pigmentation is entirely absent. It is unclear (possibly even to itself) whether SCP-3717-03 possesses a singular consciousness or two distinct but similar minds. DNA analysis of SCP-3717 has revealed that they are genetically human as well as half-siblings, all possessing the same father. Recovery: SCP-3717 were discovered inside of a leather strongbox on the █████ County fairgrounds by Mobile Task Force Kappa 14 “AH! Sideshow Bob!” who were investigating reports of recent GoI-233 activity. Adjacent promotional material referred to SCP-3717 as “Papa’s Precociously Provocative Pickl'd Punkz!”. Initial Containment Interview: Interviewer: Junior Researcher Luna Valdez Interviewees: SCP-3717 <Begin log> Dr. Valdez: Hello there. My name is Dr. Valdez and I’ll be overseeing your containment for the— SCP-3717-01: I want my phone call! Dr. Valdez: …I beg your pardon? SCP-3717-01: I know my rights, Essie! I want my phone call! Dr. Valdez: Prisoners don’t actually have a legal right to a phone call, that’s just a common courtesy. More importantly, this is not a prison. Think of it more like a long-term care facility. Your health and well-being are our utmost— SCP-3717-02: Do people make wine in the toilets? Dr. Valdez: It’s…been known to happen. SCP-3717-02: Yeah, we’re in prison. SCP-3717-01: I demand a lawyer, or an actor who’s so method they actually got a law degree! Dr. Valdez: You’re not being charged with anything. We’re not a prison. We’re here to help. SCP-3717-02: Then why are you behind bulletproof glass? Dr. Valdez: It’s just standard procedure for new anomalies. We don’t know what you’re capable of. SCP-3717-01: We’re frickin’ babies! We’re in jars! Child-proof jars to boot! Dr. Valdez: I realize you’re likely harmless, but we need to do some observations and tests before we… SCP-3717-01: Oh God, they’re gonna vivisect us! We’re in Harry Harlow's lab! Dr. Valdez: No, I assure you all the tests will be minimally invasive. A biopsy will be the worst of it. For the moment, I’m just gathering some intel on you. SCP-3717-01: God Almighty! They told us Essie was evil, but I never thought you would stoop to waterboarding babies! Torture me all you want! I’ll never crack! Dr. Valdez: No one is going to torture you. I’m just going to ask a few questions, and you’re free to answer them or not as you choose. My first question is how did you end up with the Circus of the Disquieting? SCP-3717-02: I guess you could say we were born to it. None of us remembers anything before waking up in these things. Dr. Valdez: Did you never ask where you came from? SCP-3717-03: Oh sure, lots of times. Herman would say that after having some fun with a lady friend sometimes they'd have an accident, and she would come trying to get some money out of him for it. SCP-3717-01: I ain't sayin' they were gold diggers, but they weren't messing with no broke— SCP-3717-03: Spratz, you can't say that! We've been over this! SCP-3717-02: Herman said that where lesser men would flee — or worse, succumb to the manacles of matrimony — he saw an opportunity. SCP-3717-03: After putting his lady friend 'in her place' as he called it, he'd take her to the Amazing Zoltan, our alchemical consultant, and after a little razzmatazz the lady would have no cause to pester him for money and he'd have a brand new attraction. SCP-3717-01: We've been disgusting visitors in the Den of Freaks ever since! Dr. Valdez: (pauses) You’re saying that you’re all… SCP-3717-02: The aborted bastards of Herman Fuller, dear old dad. SCP-3717-03: Not that we were ever allowed to call him that. SCP-3717-01: He wasn't all bad though. He did teach us some barbershop songs. Dr. Valdez: I'm sorry, barbershop songs? SCP-3717-01: Hit it! All instances of SCP-3717: Mr. Sandman (bum, bum, bum) bring me a dream (bum bum bum bum) Make him the cutest that I've ever seen (bum bum bum bum) Give him two lips like roses and clover (bum bum) Then tell him that his lonesome nights are over Mr. Sandman— Dr. Valdez: That's sufficient. I don't need a demonstration. That was your act at the Circus? SCP-3717-02: Not at first. Herman just wanted us to creep people out. But after he got the boot, Icky reimagined the Den a little. She wanted the Freaks to proudly display their talents, wanted us to be proud of what we were, have some dignity. We liked to sing, so she let us sing. Dr. Valdez: Speaking of talents, do you three have any active anomalous properties we should know about? SCP-3717-01: I may have been Grover Cleveland in two nonconsecutive past lives. SCP-3717-02: Sorry doc, no magic powers here. What you see is what you get. Dr. Valdez: Any special needs? We're able to meet most reasonable requests. SCP-3717-01: Does a mind-controlled, fusion-powered mech-suit count as reasonable? Dr. Valdez: (pauses) No. SCP-3717-01: Fine, it can be fission-powered, but I'm not responsible for disposing of the radioactive waste! SCP-3717-02: An ounce of formula twice a day is all we need. A little company now and then wouldn't go unappreciated either. We're good with people. SCP-3717-03: Well, mostly, but Spratz does sometimes get on people's nerves. He goes a little heavy on the dead baby humour. SCP-3717-01: We're dead babies! It's appropriate! SCP-3717-03: You know, life wasn't half bad at the Circus, at least not under Icky and Manny's rule. People would take us for walks sometimes, decorate our jars, and Lolly liked to read to us when she’d visit the Den. SCP-3717-02: I’ll miss Yume’s flowers, and Quincy’s butterflies. SCP-3717-01: But not Gabriel’s fish! I hate it when he stuck those slimy bastards in my jar! SCP-3717-03: You don’t think they left us behind on purpose, do you? SCP-3717-02: They just left in a hurry. You heard Manny shouting "Essie P is coming!". He's been especially worried about Essie since…well, just lately. Our box is easy to overlook. Dr. Valdez: We can talk about your associates at the Circus another time. I understand that this may be a difficult adjustment but I assure you that you will be treated just as well here, if not better, than you were at the Circus. Once we've finished our assessments you might even be cleared to interact with fellow residents. SCP-3717-01: Show me the biggest guy here! I'll shiv him, show him who's boss! Dr. Valdez: Violence against staff or residents will result in solitary confinement and psychiatric assessment. And the 'biggest' guy at this site is an immortal, invincible, thaumatological cyborg. SCP-3717-01: (pauses) So you'll make sure my mech-suit can take him, right? <End Log> Footnotes 1. Instances of SCP-3717 do not appear to require oxygen. The solution they are kept in is also unoxygenated. 2. SCP-3717-02 claims it was born without a brain and an unusually large 'dust bunny' was the only on hand substitute at the time. 3. Fused at the face and head, but possessing separate bodies. |
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