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Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is currently located in Room 1221-D at Site-55's former Humanoid Containment Wing. All entities housed in the wing have been relocated to Site-23. Access to SCP-XXXX is restricted to senior researchers with Level 4 clearance and cognitohazard resistance training.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a grey sphere floating 1.5m above the ground and currently measuring about 1.5m in diameter. The chamber occupied by the anomaly is white and emits a bright light from an unknown source, which will not create shadows. The aforementioned appearance of the chamber is part of the object's anomalous effect, as the room was a humanoid containment chamber prior to SCP-XXXX's manifestation.

In addition to its space altering properties, SCP-XXXX possesses a cognitohazardous effect upon viewing. Subjects exposed to the anomaly report a calming and soothing sensation as well as non-pessimistic existential nihilistic thoughts such as the acceptance of death, an absence of death anxiety, etc. SCP-XXXX will then non-verbally communicate to those under its effects the choice in their existence; allowing them to end their life by their own decision. The effect is not compulsive and to date, only willing subjects may choose to end their life by coming into physical contact with SCP-XXXX.¹ Physical contact with SCP-XXXX by willing subjects will result in the instant cessation of all life functions, with the rapid dematerialization of the body taking place within 45 seconds.

Addendum XXXX.01- Interview with affected personnel

Interviewed: Researcher Fye

Interviewer: Dr. Hewitt

Foreword: Researcher Fye was exposed to SCP-XXXX and refused its offer; being the first to do so. The interview was conducted 20 minutes following exposure to the anomaly.

<Begin Log>

Hewitt: Hello, Researcher Fye. How are you feeling?

Fye: Good afternoon, Doctor. I'm doing well enough, I suppose. How about yourself?

Hewitt: Excellent, thank you. Now, I see on this testing log submitted by Lead Researcher Wilde that you volunteered to be exposed to SCP-XXXX. Is this correct?

Fye: Yes, Doctor.

Hewitt: And you did this being fully aware of SCP-XXXX's properties?

Fye: Yes, Doctor.

Hewitt: I was told you said SCP-XXXX made you an offer. Can you tell me about that?

Fye: Well… I don't really know how to put it, but I'll try. Before I stepped into its room, I was a different person than who I am now. Looking at it, it just made me feel like nothing mattered; and my only choice was deciding when I could die. I knew that by touching SCP-XXXX I'd be able to die by my own volition. It didn't really make me an offer, so much as just made me aware of what I said earlier.

Hewitt: I see. Why did you volunteer to interact with SCP-XXXX?

(There is silence for five seconds as Researcher Fye shifts in his chair.)

Fye: Well… I suppose I had been feeling 'down', as one might say. You know how it is working here, it's not exactly the cheeriest of environments. But anyway, I wasn't doing well and was starting to have really dark thoughts…

Hewitt: Were you considering suicide?

Fye: I was, yes.

Hewitt: (Taking notes) Okay. Please continue.

Fye: So as I was saying, it was getting to a point where I couldn't deal with the stress of working here, and everything in my life… The typical stuff, I guess. Then Dr. Hart had the idea that maybe SCP-XXXX didn't have a compulsive effect and the D-Class we had thrown at it just wanted to get out… Heh. I can't say I blame them, to be honest. So I volunteered to test it.

Hewitt: Now, given how you were feeling prior, why didn't you accept SCP-XXXX's offer?

Fye: The thing is, Doctor, I had every intention of doing it. After it showed me how pointless life is, I thought there really was no point. It made sense. Everything dies eventually; you, me, all of us. We aren't asked if we want to live, we're forced into it. The only choice we have is to let this life go on or end it when we want to.

(Researcher Fye pauses, taking a deep breath.)

Fye: But then… That can't really be right, now, can it? I thought about my dog back home, and how she has brought me so much joy. Is her life meaningless? She has enriched mine, and I can only hope I'm enriching her's as well as the lives of those around me. I guess SCP-XXXX is right; life is meaningless. But I figure it's up to me to give it meaning. That's why I chose to live.

Hewitt: You must love your dog a lot.

Fye: Very much so.

Hewitt: Well, that would be all for me. Thank you for your time, Researcher Fye. I'm glad you're still with us, and I'm sure your dog is too.

Fye: Not a problem. And trust me, I'm glad too. When I get home today she is going to get all the lovings in the world.

<End Log>

Note: SCP-XXXX has been classified using the same designation as the (now Neutralized) entity believed to be responsible for its creation. Archived data of the original SCP-XXXX is available below.

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Item #: SCP-XXXX-ARC

Object Class: Neutralized (Formerly Keter)

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is currently held in Site-55's Humanoid Containment Wing. Medically trained personnel are to clean, change, and re-apply the entity's EGD tube, a type of feeding tube.² every day on first shift change. General anesthetics are to be administered every 5 hours to keep the entity in a comatose state.

In the event SCP-XXXX wakes up, researchers in observation are to restrain and administer tranquilizers as needed until SCP-XXXX is subdued.

Description: SCP-XXXX is an approximately 90-year-old Hispanic male with short white hair, tan skin, and a birthmark under its left eye; currently suffering from Stage 7 Alzheimer's disease. When conscious, the entity displays symptoms of extreme regression; having lost the ability to swallow and speak, and responds with fear towards personnel it has known for over 40 years.

SCP-XXXX is a Class 4 reality bender, capable of altering its appearance and its immediate area. Though the entity was capable of controlling its abilities earlier in its life, its age and mental health have rendered it unable to do so reliably. For its safety and the safety of Foundation personnel, Containment Specialist Rivers has deemed it imperative for SCP-XXXX to be placed in a medically induced coma.

On ██/██/2017, the entity disappeared from its containment chamber. Video surveillance of the chamber shows SCP-XXXX jolting up in its bed and contorting as if in pain. A black orb manifested before the entity, which grew visibly calm before reaching out to the orb. SCP-XXXX proceeded to slowly be absorbed by the orb until the entity completely disappeared.

Further information regarding SCP-XXXX and its history with the Foundation is available in the accompanying files.

+ Addendum: Interview Log

Interviewer: Dr. Erikson

Interviewed: SCP-XXXX

Foreword: SCP-XXXX was undergoing a “lucid moment”³. They seemed to be conscious and several of their symptoms had regressed. Researchers decided that this was an ideal time to speak to SCP-XXXX.

<Begin Log>

Dr. Erikson: Hello, SCP-XXXX. How are you today?

(SCP-XXXX is silent)

Dr. Erikson: SCP-XXXX?

(SCP-XXXX’s breathing becomes agitated. Shapes appear in the air and the structure of the room begins to shift.)

Dr. Erikson: SCP-XXXX, it's me.

SCP-XXXX: (Faintly) Please…

(The shapes become more vivid and the room changes drastically. SCP-XXXX appears less visible.)

Dr. Erikson: It’s me, Dr. Erikson.

SCP-XXXX: (Faintly) Bill?

Dr. Erikson: That’s right. It’s Bill. Stay calm. I’m here.

(Anomalous activity slows.)

Dr. Erikson: Stay with me.

(SCP-XXXX gasps. Anomalous activity stops.)

Dr. Erikson: That’s it. It’s OK. It’s OK.

SCP-XXXX: (Inaudible)

Dr. Erikson: What was that?

SCP-XXXX: (Faintly) It… hurts. It hurts so much.

Dr. Erikson: I ca-

(SCP-XXXX starts violently coughing)

Dr. Erikson: Do you need medical attention?

SCP-XXXX: No!

(The lightbulbs of the containment cell shatter. )

SCP-XXXX: No… No doctors.

(Pause)

Dr. Erikson: What can I do for you today, SCP-XXXX?

SCP-XXXX: You have to- You have to kill me.

Dr. Erikson: (Pauses) I… I can’t do that, SCP-XXXX.

SCP-XXXX: Please Bill, I- You… I can’t live like this.

Dr. Erikson: SCP-XXXX… You’re agitated. Why don’t you calm down and then we can-

SCP-XXXX: No. I have to do this now. I’ve been lucky, most of my kind don’t live this long but…
I have. I’m aging, all of me. I can feel it, I can feel myself losing my mind. Do you have any idea what that feels like? To watch yourself go insane?

Dr. Erikson: N-no, I-

SCP-XXXX: It’s the scariest thing in the fucking world. I’m losing myself, Bill, and I'm losing control. My powers have always been a curse and- (Pause)

Dr. Erikson: SCP-XXXX?

SCP-XXXX: I’m terrified of what happens when I lose control. Bill, I need you to understand. These moments of lucidity aren’t an alleviation, they’re just more pain. You’ve seen it. I’m losing control of my powers. My existence is pain and it needs to end. Please, Doctor. I’m begging you. If you don’t, I’ll fucking do it myself.

Dr. Erikson: Raul, I’m… I’m sorry.

<End Log>

+ Dr. Erikson's Proposal

I have worked with SCP-XXXX longer than anyone in Site-55, and longer than anyone in the Foundation. Of the almost 70 years he has been here, I have worked with him for 40.

The reason I bring this to the committee's attention is that he spoke to me. In a brief moment of lucidity, he recognized me and begged me to kill him before I applied the anesthetics. He looked me dead in the eye and begged me, as a friend, to kill him, and told me that if I didn't kill him, he would do it himself the next time he could.

I have sat on that moment for weeks. I, who treated him strictly, following the rules of interaction laid out by the Foundation, was considered a friend by SCP-XXXX. I, who never called him by anything other than SCP-XXXX, was a friend to him. This is a man at the end of his life who can no longer control the curse he did not ask for. I ask you, what use is there in keeping him alive? What research is there left to be done on this man?
Can you imagine the sheer terror he must be living in when he's lucid? Absolute power and control, a mere thought away, and yet he can't 'fix' himself because he doesn't know what the hell is happening? We let it get to this. We could have spared him this suffering. Were it me in those conditions I would have asked to be killed too, as I am sure you all would too.

I know this is not written in the standards you folks want, and I am prepared to face whatever repercussions come from this.
I'm not writing to the Ethics Committee as Doctor Erikson, I am writing to you as Bill.
Please, I beg of you.
Let Raul Lopera, or as you call him, SCP-XXXX, die.

- Dr. William R. Erikson
SCP-XXXX Lead Senior Researcher

Notice from The Ethics Committee
Dr. Erkison's proposal has been denied. Furthermore, Dr. Erikson has been administered Class C amnestics and honorably discharged from Foundation employment.

+ Incident Report

Date: ██/██/2016
Involved Personnel: Dr. Amara, Dr. Nuñez, Dr. Bellus
Report: Doctors Amara, Nuñez, and Bellus entered SCP-XXXX's containment chamber to perform routine examinations and a memory test. All three present personnel had over ten years of experience working with SCP-XXXX and had conducted a cumulative 90 examinations between them. SCP-XXXX's mental state seemed to be further regressed than normal and was behaving erratically.

Dr. Bellus attempted to gain the entity's attention and made physical contact with the entity, which startled it. SCP-XXXX screamed in fear, causing a site-wide power loss. Backup generators came online within 30 seconds of the incident. What happened in the intermittent time frame is unknown.

When video feed of the entity's room was re-established, Doctors Amara, Nuñez, and Bellus had vanished and SCP-XXXX levitated in the center of the room with a stream of images projecting on the walls around it. The images were noted as depicting Site-55, the faces of researchers and personnel who have worked with SCP-XXXX, and unidentified locations.

The entity continued to scream for one minute before passing out and falling to the ground. A re-containment team administered general anesthetics as per the orders of Containment Specialist Rivers. Containment Specialist Rivers has submitted a proposal to the Ethics Committee to update SCP-XXXX's Special Containment Procedures to keep the entity in a comatose state.

Notice from The Ethics Committee

Containment Specialist River's proposal has been approved.

Footnotes

1. Subjects forced to come into physical contact with SCP-XXXX will fall through the anomaly with no harm being done. This remains true even with subjects who stated a willingness to accept SCP-XXXX's offer prior to being forced into contact.

2. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy tube

3. A lucid moment refers to a period in which a sufferer of Alzheimer's disease becomes aware of themselves and their surroundings.