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Item#: SCP-####
Object Class: Safe Euclid
SCP-#### in containment
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-#### is located in central [REDACTED], UK within the remnants of an unlit disused storage facility containing ten rooms connected by a central corridor, all but one of which are empty. They are each sealed with reinforced steel doors and numbered 1 through 10 with white paint. The unit containing SCP-#### (currently unit 4) has been welded shut and soundproofed following Incident ####-B. It has not been moved from this location since it's initial discovery.
Each unit and the connecting corridor has been fitted with 0-lux night vision cameras for monitoring and observational purposes. The storage facility can be entered via a steel shutter accessible from street level which can be opened with a nearby throw switch requires a four-digit code to be imputed to allow entry. This code should only be known to off-site personnel with security clearance Class B or above. This entrance is to be visible via wall mounted cameras positioned on the adjacent building at all times and a constant audio feed of the exterior and interior sections of the facility must also be continually monitored. Any notable changes in SCP-####'s usual behavior should be reported immediately.
Any light sources are strictly prohibited within the facility as increased light levels in SCP-####'s proximity seem to correlate with increased levels of activity. Following incident ####-A on site staff are to undergo a psychological evaluation each month and any showing signs of sympathy towards SCP-#### or a desire to enter its containment area for any reason are to be removed from the site as soon as possible. Any individual including on site staff attempting entry to the facility without authorization are to be detained immediately or terminated if necessary.
Description: SCP-#### is a humanoid, possibly caucasian male of unknown age. Skin pigmentation is severely diminished presumably due to lack of exposure to sunlight for an undetermined amount of time. Its attire is comprised of a white shirt with numerous stains, torn working trousers, a worn leather apron and a modified gas mask of unknown origin. This clothing masks extreme levels of emaciation with further tests revealing a height of 1.95m and a weight of 35.2kg resulting in a BMI score of below 10.
SCP-#### has shown to be mostly dormant and was at first considered relatively safe. Following it's discovery, 1 year, 5 months and 13 days elapsed with little to no notable activity. During this period, SCP #### has been observed to be breathing albeit very slowly and intermittently produces audible sounds of mild distress such as quiet crying or indistinct pained vocalizations. A faint clicking sound has also been reported though this is much rarer. SCP #### can be interacted with while immobile with minimal risk and as such various tests have taken place during these dormant states. SCP-#### does not react in any way to injury or most external stimuli aside from light, it is also seemingly impossible to move it from it's chosen location. Following Incident ####-B all testing has ceased.
Despite its initially inert nature, SCP-#### has since proven to be predatory on numerous occasions and its relative dormancy should hereby be considered hunting behavior and treated as such in the future (see Incident Reports).
22:45: A power outage in the area cuts all camera and audio feeds for around 3 seconds before emergency backups activate. SCP-#### has moved location from unit 2 and is not visible on any cameras, although distorted, its vocalizations can be heard much more clearly and loudly.
22:46: Researcher Class C – Dr. Matthews exhibits a desire to enter the facility to ascertain SCP-####'s state and exact location.
22:48: Dr. Matthews enters containment facility accompanied by a three-man task force. SCP-####'s vocalizations can be heard coming from unit 6 and it is visible on camera 6 facing the door.
22:49: Dr. Matthews unexpectedly breaks from the group and shuts himself into unit 6, all attempts to open the door are met with failure including the use of explosives. SCP-####'s vocalizations fall silent. Matthews is now also visible on camera 6 and shows no signs of panic or distress, he makes no attempt to leave and seems fully aware of SCP-####'s presence.
22:50: Dr. Matthews has positioned himself in the center of the room and is facing the camera and seems to be smiling. It is at this point that SCP-#### begins to [REDACTED]. Dr.Matthews makes no attempt to prevent this. Attempts to open the door continue for nearly three hours.
20/12/2017 01:58: Attempts to free Dr. Matthews cease and the task force leaves the containment area. Dr. Matthews is still observed to be smiling at the camera and despite [REDACTED], is still alive.
07/01/2018 18:40: Dr. Matthews visibly expires, SCP-#### returns to a dormant state.
19:10: All camera feeds to the site fail for 3 seconds. When they return, Dr. Matthews can no longer be seen and the door to unit 6 is found to be accessible again. Dr. Matthews' remains are removed from unit 6.
Following incident ####-A, further tests to discern the anomalous properties of the facility itself were planned, as well as investigations into SCP-####'s possible memetic capabilities. The external throw switch used to access the building has been removed and replaced with the keypad that is currently installed to prevent access unless specifically authorized. Postmortem of Dr. Matthews showed high levels of ███████ █████████ and a lack of ████████████ in what remained of his circulatory system.
22:00: Experimentation to ascertain SCP-####'s reaction to external stimuli are underway, tests are overseen on site by Class C researchers Dr. Peterson and Dr. Mitchell with Class B researcher Dr. Hayes monitoring externally. Present are a two man security team, Officer Daniels and Officer Johnson. They have weapons trained on SCP-#### with instruction to fire in the event of any aggressive activity or on the order of Dr. Hayes. All onsite personnel participating are equipped with 0 lux night vision goggles.
22:35: A 60 lumen hand torch is shone directly onto SCP-#### by Dr. Peterson at which point it appears to become alert showing signs of increased levels of activity and vocalization but makes no attempt to stand or avoid the beam.
22:36: Officer Daniels turns his gun on Officer Johnson and shoots him in the midsection with one hollow point round. Dr. Peterson and Dr. Mitchell do not react in any way. Both Officers are instructed to fire on SCP-####, Dr. Peterson and Dr. Mitchell are instructed to leave immediately. Officer Johnson can be observed to be smiling and promptly leaves unit 6 but instead of exiting through the shutter, seals himself in unit 5. All Other staff are also non-compliant.
22:10: Entrance to the shutter is attempted by an assembled task-force but is found to be problematic. Each attempt to input the correct code deactivates the locking system but does not raise the shutter.
22:15: By this point, Officer Daniels and Dr. Mitchell have moved into units 2 and 7 respectively. SCP-#### has moved with Dr. Peterson into unit 4. Officer Daniels can be seen in the center of unit 7 inflicting grievous wounds on himself with an Ontario SP1 combat knife. Dr. Mitchell can be seen driving the top of his skull into the wall with considerable force until significant damage occurs. He then positions himself in the center of the room and sits down.
22:16: SCP-#### positions itself behind Dr. Peterson who is seen to be smiling as if in a euphoric state and begins [REDACTED]. As before, Dr. Peterson makes no attempt to prevent this and continues to smile.
23:15: Attempts to enter the shutter cease. Task force is recalled.
23/04/2018 13:12: Officer Johnson expires, it was discovered following a postmortem examination that he had been shot directly in the heart and should have died in seconds.
24/04/2018 17:15: Officer Daniels expires, presumably from blood loss though this has taken considerably longer than what should be possible.
26/04/2018 11:12: Dr. Mitchell expires, again, the catastrophic cranial trauma he had inflicted on himself should have been fatal within minutes.
09/05/2018 02:05: Dr. Peterson expires, SCP-#### repeats the process of [REDACTED] with Officer Johnson, Officer Daniels and Dr Mitchell before returning to a dormant state in unit 4.
03:01: The limited remains of Officer Johnson, Officer Daniels, Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Peterson are recovered.
Following Incident ####-B and at the request of Dr. Hayes, all testing has been deemed too high risk and entrance to the site containing SCP-#### is strictly prohibited until further notice.
I have come to the conclusion that running tests on SCP-#### has proven to be highly problematic. Our, in my opinion, premature classification of "safe" has resulted in the deaths of several staff. Dr. Peterson in particular was a good friend of mine, a talented researcher and a good man who will be greatly missed by the foundation and his peers. To have to watch him die like that, and for so long too, all the while making notes on the unspeakable suffering he must have experienced is not something I wish to repeat again, ever.
As such, I am requesting all scheduled experimentation be cancelled and all further experimentation be put on hold indefinitely. At great cost, we have ascertained several key pieces of information which I whole heartedly believe should add weight to my proposal.
First, I am operating under the assumption that SCP-####'s vocalizations are the cause of it's memetic effects though exactly when they begin taking effect is currently unknown. We've all been listening to them for months now and god knows how many more of us have been affected. Audio recording equipment has been removed from the site and soundproofing installed on unit 4. Whether this will have any effect or not is yet to be seen but it's making my staff feel safer so it's good enough for me. I am also recommending that any and all site members who have come into contact with SCP-#### and heard the sounds it produces in any capacity should be closely monitored from now on, including myself.
Secondly, based on recent evidence, we believe that SCP-#### does not require food in any capacity to survive, research shows no change in body mass in the months that passed following it's initial discovery or following the unfortunate death of Dr.Matthews. Instead, most of the staff here have come to the conclusion that it is either violently territorial or actively malevolent. Following our most recent revelation however, something we discovered entirely by chance. I will be pushing for containment protocols to be revised yet again.
During the latest incident, Officer Johnson first died in unit 5, followed by Officer Daniels in 2, Dr. Mitchell in 7 and finally, Dr. Peterson in 4. I am highly concerned by this as at the time of the incident, the access code to the site was 5274. I do not believe this to be a coincidence nor do I believe our masked friend, despite drawing all of our attention, is where that attention should have been focused. I have a theory, just a theory, that what we currently refer to as SCP-#### may well be part of a larger whole, like a carrot on a stick or more accurately the bio-luminescent bulb dangling from the head of a much larger unseen predator. Personally, moving forward I am operating under the assumption that we were wrong from the start and that nobody under my supervision at this site is to enter that building again.
Item#: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Keter
Special Containment Procedures: A single instance of SCP-XXXX is to be positioned face down in the centre of a large object containment cell on a small table in the middle of the room and should under no circumstances be moved from within a meter of this location. Viewing SCP-XXXX directly or through standard camera equipment is strictly prohibited unless controlled experimentation is taking place.
Any newly created or identified instances of SCP-XXXX are to be destroyed immediately or if controlled experimentation has concluded to prevent further spread. Following experiment XXXX-H, no more than one individual may be present in SCP-XXXX's containment cell at any one time and only with specific authorisation if experimentation requires their presence.
All physical still images of real world settings, specifically photographs that depict individuals, are strictly forbidden within a radius of 25 meters from SCP-XXXX's current location, as well as any means of creating them. Failure to comply with this procedure will result in immediate disciplinary measures up to and including termination.
Description:The most recent known instance of SCP-XXXX is a 5.3 x 8.6 cm polaroid photograph depicting several individuals and an anomalous entity hereby referred to as SCP-XXXX-1. Upon viewing the image directly or through the filter of video equipment, individuals will cease to be aware of SCP-XXXX-1's presence and will when asked, state that there is nothing out of the ordinary. When asked to describe SCP-XXXX-1, they will describe a person with no anomalous properties.
The effect differs slightly if the image is viewed by an individual who was present at the time the photograph was taken, or took the photograph themselves. These individuals will still insist that there is nothing out of the ordinary, but will also claim to have in depth knowledge of SCP-XXXX-1's identity, stating that it is a long term friend or family member, and remember them being present when the photo was taken. Both of the above mentioned anomalous effects occur instantaneously.
Sufficient and specific forms of image distortion have proven to be somewhat effective at slowing this process by several seconds, though extended viewings will still have the same effect. The individual viewing SCP-XXXX will both cease to be aware of SCP-XXXX-1's presence, and be unable to recall recognising it as an anomalous entity. If an individual has already been affected, image distortion will not reverse the effect.
Strong amnestics have been recently discovered to be an effective means of preventing the memetic effects of SCP-XXXX. But only if administered while viewing a new, active instance for the first time, and only within the limited time frame that image distortion allows. Individuals under the effect of amnestics used in this manner will be able to recognise SCP-XXXX-1 as an anomalous entity in all instances of SCP-XXXX from that point on and will notably recall viewing the image despite remembering nothing else. This has regrettably become the only known method for locating new instances.
Side effects of the above mentioned procedure will immediately manifest in the form of nausea and cognitive dissonance. If the individual was present when the picture was taken, these side effects can be much more severe as the subject will vividly recall SCP-XXXX-1's presence in the depicted scene.
SCP-XXXX-1 is unanimously described as appearing monochromatic, hollow and warped out of natural proportions. Those recalling SCP-XXXX-1 in person describe it as moving erratically as if flickering with one such interviewee stating that it was "like bad stop motion". Full awareness of SCP-XXXX-1, repeated viewings of SCP-XXXX instances and exposure to prevented memetic effects often results in moderate to severe psychological harm over extended periods of time.
If another still image of a real world scene is introduced into SCP-XXXX's proximity (believed to not exceed 25 meters though this is not certain) then SCP-XXXX-1 will appear soon after within the picture and the image will become another, active instance of SCP-XXXX. This effect seemingly does not occur in digital photos or video footage though if a physical still image is created from image data it will become susceptible to SCP-XXXX's effects which will spread instantly to the original digital copy regardless of proximity. Detailed analysis of affected photographs do not show any signs of image manipulation or editing. This could suggest potentially proves the substantiality of a reality altering effect in addition to a potent cognitohazard and possibly the actual presence of SCP-XXXX-1 in depicted scenes, rather than it existing only in images and memory.
Locating existing instances of SCP-XXXX has been highly problematic due to their anomalous effects combined with a complicated, specific identification process. Any other instances of SCP-XXXX discovered by the Foundation have been successfully destroyed to prevent further spread, though their anomalous effects on the memories of affected individuals have been shown to remain and do not dissipate upon the destruction of the instance. Due to SCP-XXXX's rapid means of replication, coupled with the fact that the Foundation has no information regarding SCP-XXXX's origin, countless more unaccounted for examples are highly likely to still exist.
Addendum 1: An edited image of the latest recorded instance of SCP-XXXX currently in containment. The identities of present individuals have been distorted as has SCP-XXXX-1's appearance to delay hazardous memetic effects.
SCP-XXXX depicting SCP-XXXX-1
Addendum 2: Relevant Experiment Logs
Subject: D-7083
Researcher: Dr. Lars
Subject has been shown SCP-XXXX in its containment area
<Begin Log>Dr. Lars: Right then, please describe the photograph you have just been shown.
D-7083: Three guys, looks like they're at a party, I think.
Dr. Lars: Describe the individual in the middle with as much detail as possible please.
D-7083: Um, it's a guy, looks, quite tall? wearing a red and black shirt. Brown hair, dark eyes. Looks pretty normal doc, should I be seeing something else here?
Dr. Lars: Please continue.
D-7083: Erm, ok, light stubble, seems to have good teeth. Looks like a fairly average build. He's not ugly but not that good looking either, really not much to describe honestly. I feel like I've seen him somewhere before though.
Dr. Lars: Where?
D-7083: I'm not sure. I don't know him, could be anybody.
Dr. Lars: Please try and remember.
D-7083: Honestly doc, I've got no idea, I might have passed him in the street, he might have served me a beer, I might have never met him.
Dr. Lars: Right, thank you, you are dismissed.
D-7083: That's it?
<End Log>
Subject: D-8099
Researcher: Dr. Lars
Following the discovery of memetic effect prevention, the following experiment took place. Subject has been shown SCP-XXXX in its containment area through the filter of video equipment with ample image distortion to delay its effects. Class C amnestics where promptly introduced to D-8099 during this process. Upon regaining consciousness it should be noted that D-8099 displayed an awareness of SCP-XXXX's anomalous properties and an extreme aversion to the prospect of a second viewing. D-8099 was later placed in SCP-XXXX's containment area to view SCP-XXXX again while Dr. Lars communicated via on site audio feed and observed externally.<Begin Log>
Dr. Lars: Please approach the table in the centre.
D-8099: I still feel sick doc, I don't want to see it.
Dr. Lars: Approach the table D-8099.
D-8099: I, ok, just, just give me a minute.
D-8099 is permitted to pace nervously for around a minute in an attempt to calm himself.
Dr. Lars: Please proceed over to the table D-8099, failure to comply from this point onwards will result result in disciplinary measures. When you reach the table, please view the photo.
D-8099: Ok, ok, fine!
D-8099 reluctantly moves to the table displaying signs of mild anxiety. SCP-XXXX has been placed face down on the table.
Dr. Lars: Please turn over the photograph and describe what you see.
D-8099: I, please doc, I really, really don't like this.
Dr. Lars: I assure you that SCP-XXXX can't hurt you. Please turn over the photo, I have to insist and repeat that noncompliance will result in disciplinary measures.
D-8099: Jesus! You guys fucking suck! You know that? I'll turn over the fucking photo, just stop with the disciplinary measures shit!
D-8099 turns over SCP-XXXX with an outstretched arm and immediately recoils and looks away, shutting his eyes tightly. Subject shows signs of heightened stress and revulsion.
Dr. Lars: Describe what you saw D-8099.
D-8099: I, it's, I don't know what it is, oh god! Don't make me look again, please!
Dr. Lars: It is important that you relay as many details as possible. This may require a second viewing if we feel you have not relayed enough relevant information.
D-8099: Grey, and stretched.
D-8099 appears nauseous and pale, makes to retch but does not vomit.
D-8099: It's got holes for eyes, and it's like it's empty inside.
Dr. Lars: Noted, anything else?
D-8099 is now visibly sobbing and is applying pressure to his eyes with his fingers.
D-8099: I remember it! I've seen it! Please doc! I need out, please!.
D-8099 is permitted 5 minutes to calm down and compose himself. Subject spends this time at the edge of the containment area crouched down with his head in his hands.
Dr. Lars: Are you ready to continue D-8099?
D-8099: As long as I don't have to see it again, you can fucking shoot me, I don't care, I'm not looking again.
Dr. Lars: Please try to describe what you saw more clearly, all details are relevant.
D-8099: The other two, in the photo, they don't even care that it's there! How do they not see it?
Dr. Lars: Please continue.
D-8099: It's face is grey, like all the colour is gone. It's stretched out, like rubber, it's like a person but it's not. My head is trying to forget it but it can't, I know it's face.
Dr. Lars: You've seen it before?
D-8099: I, I think I have.
Dr. Lars: Where?
D-8099: I don't know, somewhere else. My head hurts doc, I feel sick!
Dr. Lars: Very well D-8099, you may leave the containment area.
D-8099: I feel like I know it Doc.
Dr. Lars: I see. Thank you for your help D-8099, you are dismissed.
<End Log>
D-8099 is sedated upon leaving the containment area and returned to the on site D-class holding area. D-8099 was used a further 11 times to identify new instances off-site. During the 12th excursion, D-8099 became unresponsive, ignoring all instructions. Subject was promptly returned to site unharmed but deemed not of sound enough mind to aid the foundation in locating any more instances. D-8099 remained silent and unresponsive for another two weeks before requesting termination. Subject terminated 02/06/2018.
Subjects: D-9023, D-9103 and D-9212
Researcher: Dr. Lars
D-9023 is placed in the containment area along with D-9103 in close proximity to SCP-XXXX. D-9023 is given a standard Polaroid camera. D-9103 is to be the subject of a new photo and subsequent instance of SCP-XXXX which is to be destroyed following experimentation. D-9212 is instructed to stand by and observe. Dr. Lars communicates with an on site audio feed and observes externally.<Begin Log>
Dr Lars: "Ok, D-9023, please proceed. Align D-9103 in the centre of the viewfinder, take a picture and then observe the photo produced by the camera."
D-9023: "Gotcha doc, here goes. Strike a pose Jim."
D-9103 makes a crude gesture and D-9023 does as instructed and takes a photo before proceeding to view it.
Dr. Lars: "D-9212! You were instructed to stand by and observe from behind D-9023. I have no choice other than to subject you to disciplinary measures following the experiment, be warned that we will not tolerate further disobedience. Go and stand near the table."
D-9212: "Sorry boss, I didn't understand my instructions. Won't happen again."
D-9212 proceeds to the table as ordered and stands there for the remainder of the experiment.
Dr. Lars: "Describe the photo D-9023."
D-9023: "Just Jim being an asshole and half of Dave creeping into shot, fucking idiot."
Dr. Lars: "Anybody else?"
D-9023 "Nope."
Dr. Lars "Very well, all three of you please proceed to the exit for debriefing."
<End Log>
Following experiment XXXX-H the new instance of SCP-XXXX was promptly destroyed. This is highly unfortunate as after subsequent review, experiment XXXX-H's accuracy has been called into question when numerous inconsistencies where highlighted. Dr. Lars requested the immediate containment of D-9212. D-9212 is to remain in foundation custody indefinitely and is not to be harmed in any way.
Item#: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Safe
SCP-XXXX
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX and SCP-XXXX-1 are to be contained within a standard humanoid containment cell. SCP-XXXX-1 should be monitored by camera equipment with an audio feed at all times for any signs of activity which is to be reported, and acted upon as soon as possible.
Description SCP-XXXX is a ring made from an as of yet unidentified metal. It can be interacted with without consequence or the occurrence of any anomalous effects, but cannot should not be damaged in any way. The ring features faint engravings on its outer face, written in the Futhark alphabet. Rough translation of the runes are as follows.
I am the serpent that bites its tail, I will witness the twilight of the gods
SCP-XXXX is grafted to the hand of SCP-XXXX-1 and cannot should not be removed. The ring appears to grant the wearer a form of immortality though does not completely stop the ageing process. SCP-XXXX-1 is rendered mostly immobile from the effects of extreme ageing but is completely indestructible exceedingly durable. SCP-XXXX-1 is theorised to be over 1600 years old and, as a result of this, is severely deteriorated. Muscle mass is gravely reduced as is the condition of all internal organs seemingly with the exception of the brain. SCP-XXXX presumably prevents continued degradation to the point of complete non-functionality.
SCP-XXXX-1 is capable of speech which it has demonstrated on a small number of occasions, though there can be extended periods of dormancy in between these events. SCP-XXXX-1 speaks a Proto-Germanic dialect
Item#: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
SCP-XXXX
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is contained within a 91.5km perimeter fence with adequate signage to convey the facade that it surrounds a military training area. The external perimeter is to be patrolled by no fewer than 40 armed foundation personnel and monitored by additional staff on site at all times via CCTV. The purpose of this is to actively dissuade and prevent unauthorised access and the resulting growth of SCP-XXXX.
Foundation access is also strictly prohibited except in the event of a visually confirmed perimeter breach by unauthorised individuals. In this scenario the apprehension and subsequent removal of those individuals is of paramount importance if this is still a possibility. Personnel entering the containment area must do so in groups of three or more and must stay in relatively close proximity at all times with no exceptions. Line of sight with others should be maintained at all times.
Any and all instances of SCP-XXXX-1 outside the containment area should be identified as quickly as possible and the perimeter fence should also be expanded and adjusted accordingly to maintain containment. Unaccounted for SCP-XXXX-1 instances have been shown to correlate directly with the rapid growth of SCP-XXXX itself though since initial discovery, this has only occurred on a relatively small number of occasions.
Description: SCP-XXXX is approximately 665 square kilometres of dense coniferous forestry in central Finland that was brought to the attention of the foundation following a string of missing persons reports in the area. Any subject entering SCP-XXXX unaccompanied invariably becomes susceptible to it's anomalous effects.
Relatively safe exploration of SCP-XXXX for the purposes of approved research is possible, though upon entering, an individual is considered to be at significant risk until exiting again. Anomalous effects can be delayed and avoided providing the following criteria are met.
a) The affected subject is in relatively close proximity to two other affected subjects.
b) Line of sight is reasonably maintained between the above mentioned group.
c) Constant communication is maintained at all times between all affected parties.
d) The area is vacated immediately if environmental factors begin to affect visual clarity.
e) Auditory anomalies are disregarded.
Failure to adhere to any of the above almost invariably results in the activation of SCP-XXXX's primary effect and subsequently, the complete disappearance of the affected individual or individuals. All attempts to visually locate them after this will fail, any monitoring or recording equipment on their person will cease to function immediately.
The secondary effects of SCP-XXXX occur after an as of yet unspecified amount of time following an individuals disappearance. During experimentation into the physical properties of trees in the area, one specimen of pinus silvestris was observed to bleed when a sample was taken from it. Further tests revealed the presence of active human organs, a circulatory system and a nervous system spanning the entire specimen. DNA samples taken from it where an exact match for [REDACTED] who was reported missing three years prior to the containment of SCP-XXXX. Numerous similar specimens have since been discovered and have been collectively designated SCP-XXXX-1.
