4000 contest entry (probably not gonna win, lol)

Item #: SCP-4000

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-4000 is contained in a locked carrying case in a standard secure Safe-Class locker in Site-76. The interior of SCP-4000's locker is outfitted with a laser light security alarm system to prevent theft or unauthorized testing of SCP-4000. Under no circumstance is SCP-4000 to be brought out of its vault.

All testing with SCP-4000 is forbidden.

Description: SCP-4000 is a small, worn-out notepad previously owned by Junior Researcher ████ Barnes. SCP-4000's pages are filled with nonsensical gibberish and crude drawings of people and objects.

All knowledge of SCP-4000's contents within its pages are the primary cause of infection.

All knowledge of SCP-4000's contents within its pages are the primary cause of infection. This carries a memetic component that when read, causes living beings to enter a state of panic or distress. Often citing that they are incapable of calming themselves when exposed to SCP-4000. individuals in this state have been shown to have a much higher increase in serotonin, adrenaline, and norepinephrine. Uninfected subjects are capable of being afflicted with SCP-4000's effect by listening to their pleas and cries for help, or to listen to their dire situation.

Recovery Log: SCP-4000 was discovered in Junior Researcher Barnes' office. Barnes was found dead in her office, hanging from the ceiling lamp by a noose made entirely out of neckties. During SCP-4000's acquisition, five staff members (three containment specialists, and two senior agents), became distressed after looking at SCP-4000 with its cover open. An emergency response unit was sent to isolate the remaining infected, dispose of Barnes' body, and contain SCP-4000 in a more careful manner.