Black Hat Madman's Attempts (Current Tab: 4, "The Mender")

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Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Euclid (Keter Reclassification pending)

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be housed in a humanoid containment cell. Should SCP-XXXX enter Mode Gamma, personnel are authorized to use high-effect sedatives.¹ When testing SCP-XXXX, sedatives should always be kept at the ready in case of Mode Beta or Mode Gamma. While on-site, SCP-XXXX is to be housed in a reinforced humanoid containment cell. SCP-XXXX's may be provided with requested materials pending approval. To date, these include:

A copy of the Tain Bo Cuailnge, Thomas Kinsella translation (granted)
A copy of the Mabinogi, John K. Bollard translation (granted)
A copy of H.P. Lovecraft's The Call of Cthulhu (denied)
SCP-XXXX's personal collection of role-playing game books, including Dungeons and Dragons and Westbound (pending approval)
SCP-XXXX's collection of Android: Netrunner cards (pending approval)
A laptop capable of running games at exceptional levels decent levels (denied, denied again after SCP-XXXX revised its request)
A copy of the album Shadows of the Dying Sun by Insomnium (pending approval)
Three apples (denied)²

SCP-XXXX may apply for "sojourns", as it calls its excursions, at least a week in advance, and may leave for no more than twelve (12) hours while accompanied by three (3) Foundation personnel, POI-XXXX and wearing a tracking anklet³. No more than four (4) sojourns may be approved in one month.

In the event of Mode Beta, Mode Gamma or Mode Delta, POI-XXXX is to be contacted immediately for his presence to mitigate any damages caused by SCP-XXXX for permission to engage in the "Conchobor Protocol". At least one (1) female D-Class personnel should be assigned to carry this procedure out. Should the Conchobor Protocol fail, all personnel should evacuate the immediate area and alert POI-XXXX to the escalation of the situation.

Additionally, after Incident XXXX-4, any medical procedures including the use of hypodermic needles or any form of invasive procedure are to be observed or carried out by POI-XXXX. Should POI-XXXX be unavailable, the Conchobor Protocol is authorized to prevent SCP-XXXX from entering Mode Delta.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a Caucasian male of presumably Celtic or British ancestry, based on how it and POI-XXXX introduce themselves⁴. SCP-XXXX is approximately 183 cm in height and approximately 62 kg in mass with dirty blond hair (admitted to be dyed) and hazel eyes. Before containment, SCP-XXXX was employed by the Foundation as a researcher under the alias "Ben D. Gaibrun", later revealed to be a reference to Bendigeidfran⁵ from the Mabinogi.

SCP-XXXX's primary anomalous property is the inability to be affected by various, but not all, SCPs. SCP-XXXX has been shown to negate some cognitohazards, but only after they have taken effect. In addition, it has been shown to scare off and/or take no damage from certain hazardous SCPs, but only if not exposed to the hazardous SCP for more than approximately twenty (20) minutes. SCP-XXXX has confirmed this only happens in what is referred to as "Mode Alpha".

SCP-XXXX has four known modes, each more dangerous disconcerting than the last. Mode Alpha, occurring when SCP-XXXX is either surprised, annoyed or generally in a good mood, allows for the above anomalous property. Testimony from POI-XXXX suggests SCP-XXXX is able to temporarily tame wild animals while in Mode Alpha.

Mode Beta, first observed on 9/22/2017, occurs when SCP-XXXX is depressed or saddened to the point of tears. When depressed, the skies become overcast and a slight rain begins to fall, not exceeding 12 cm per hour. However, should SCP-XXXX begin crying, rainfall has shown to be in excess of 127 cm per hour, resulting in severe flash flooding. Sedatives have been demonstrated effective in negating the effects of Mode Beta.

Mode Gamma, first observed on 10/22/2017, occurs when SCP-XXXX is enraged to the point of physical violence. While in this angered state, SCP-XXXX has demonstrated that its shouting can cause earthquakes of varying magnitude on the moment magnitude scale (MMS). Any physical attacks by SCP-XXXX have shown to cause severe structural damage and even crush syndrome in humans. Sedatives have been demonstrated effective in negating the effects of Mode Gamma.

Mode Delta, first observed on 1/25/2018, is perhaps the most dangerous of SCP-XXXX's moods. Only occurring when SCP-XXXX is terrified⁶. SCP-XXXX, when terrified, flash freezes the immediate area at -54.4 degrees Celsius, causing frost and ice crystals to form on various surfaces. It has been shown that the Conchobor Protocol or the presence of POI-XXXX can prevent the occurrence of Mode Delta's flash freeze.

Addendum:

The following is a partial log for all SCP items that SCP-XXXX has interacted with.

www.scp-wiki.net/scp-2662: (11/29/2017-12/2/2017) SCP-XXXX was asked to spend time with SCP-2662 with the belief that SCP-XXXX may negate the cognitohazardous element of SCP-2662. This met with disappointment, as a cult ended up forming and attempted to breach into containment. SCP-XXXX yelled at them, bringing them to their senses.
www.scp-wiki.net/scp-166: (9/24/2017) SCP-166 is made aware of this test and is assured they will stop SCP-XXXX if it is in fact not immune to her influence. SCP-XXXX, on the other hand, is left completely in the dark. Upon entering SCP-166's containment, SCP-XXXX reacts with shock, questioning why SCP-166 is naked. SCP-XXXX offers SCP-166 a jacket before turning to the door and shouting, obviously infuriated, if this was someone's idea of a sick joke. SCP-166 returned the jacket after SCP-XXXX was removed from the containment area. Interestingly, this did not lead to a Mode Gamma occurrence, despite SCP-XXXX's obvious anger.
www.scp-wiki.net/scp-303: (6/6/2017) SCP-XXXX is completely immune to the fear response SCP-303 generates, even trying to trap it between the door and the wall.
www.scp-wiki.net/scp-3606: (9/29/2017) SCP-XXXX was moved into SCP-3606's area of effect and managed to stave off any sort of damage for twenty minutes before noticing skin on the right forearm beginning to necrotize. SCP-XXXX was immediately removed from the area and the skin surgically excised. No further necrosis was detected in the span of 96 hours. A skin graft was deemed necessary and was transplanted after the 96 hours. SCP-XXXX has requested not to interact with SCP-3606-1.
www.scp-wiki.net/scp-093: (12/21/2017) SCP-093 turned blue when placed in SCP-XXXX's hands. SCP-093 showed no differentiation from previously recorded tests.

The following list is of special requests SCP-XXXX has made regarding interaction with other SCPs

www.scp-wiki.net/scp-3609: "You have one of the sons of Fenrir locked up?! Can I meet him?"
www.scp-wiki.net/scp-169: Due to the knowledge of SCP-3609, SCP-XXXX has proposed that SCP-169 might be Jormungand, the legendary serpent that circled Midgard in Norse mythology.
www.scp-wiki.net/scp-231: "FUCK. NO."
www.scp-wiki.net/scp-682: "I'd like to stay away from the lizard, if that's OK."

Discovery: SCP-XXXX had been hired by the Foundation as a researcher due to its extensive work in theoretical xenobiology, a program at the University of █████████████ introduced by formerly employed Dr. Fernand in 1990. While at its first assignment at Site ██, SCP-XXXX and the current Dr. Bright were discussing the possibility of [DATA EXPUNGED] when Dr. Bright stopped before a closed door. SCP-XXXX asked Dr. Bright what the problem was before turning to the door. SCP-XXXX then observed SCP-303 leering through the door. SCP-XXXX shrugged before opening the door, apparently with the intent on trapping SCP-303 between the door and the wall. SCP-XXXX is then quoted as saying, "See, Doc? You just can't show fear."

After transfer to Site ██, the location of SCP-2662, SCP-XXXX attempted to converse with SCP-2662.

<Begin Log, 6/30/2017>

SCP-XXXX: Good morning, SCP-2662. My name is Ben Gaibrun, and I'd like to ask you a few questions.

SCP-2662: Oh. Hi. You must be new here.

SCP-XXXX: That obvious? [SCP-XXXX clears its throat.] How are you today?

SCP-2662: I'm fine, thank you.

SCP-XXXX: Can you tell us anything in particular about your species?

SCP-2662: Did they not brief you on anything about me?

SCP-XXXX: No, not really… They just told me to come in here and…

SCP-2662: Really funny, guys. [SCP-XXXX looks behind it, where Dr. █████████ and Dr. █████ are watching closely.] This guy doesn't even know what he's doing, does he? [The floor cracks behind SCP-2662 and members of an unnamed religious group burst in through an excavated tunnel. SCP-XXXX is shocked by this, while Dr. █████ watches with interest.]
SCP-XXXX: What the fuck?!

SCP-2662: (sighing) This happens every month. I'll be over here. [SCP-2662 walks over to its table, picking up its newspaper. Members of the group begin removing their clothing.]
SCP-XXXX: What the fuck are you people doing?! [As SCP-XXXX screams at them, the group appear to come to their senses, screaming at their various states of undress. SCP-2662 looks on with interest.]

SCP-2662: Well, this is new. They normally start doing something disgusting by now.
<End Log>
Closing Statement:** This was fascinating to watch. Tau-9 was told to stand by while we tested Dr. Bright's theory, and it appears he was correct. Researcher Gaibrun should be researched into further. As an aside, SCP-2662 and Researcher Gaibrun exchanged online names after discovering their mutual gaming interests. I advise monitoring Researcher Gaibrun's communications with SCP-2662.

Following this, SCP-XXXX was transferred yet again. During this time, SCP-███ breached containment, causing ███ Foundation personnel casualties and injuries. SCP-███ then approached SCP-XXXX and proceeded to [DATA EXPUNGED]. However, SCP-XXXX grabbed its arms and, looking it straight in the eyes, calmly said, "If you don't take your hands off of me, I'll break them off." SCP-███ obeyed after a moment's hesitation and passed SCP-XXXX. After SCP-███ was re-contained, SCP-XXXX was then detained, determined to be a previously-undiscovered SCP.

+ Incident XXXX-1 Notes

+ Incident XXXX-2 Notes

+ Incident XXXX-3 Notes

- Access Logged

Incident XXXX-3: The following day, POI-XXXX returned, wearing a backpack and asking how much damage the Foundation building had suffered. After being detained by the guards, POI-XXXX was introduced to Dr. ██████'s replacement, Dr. ████████. When asked why he was interested in activities of the Foundation, POI-XXXX introduced himself as Dr. Collin McCullough, the brother of SCP-XXXX.

When POI-XXXX was brought into SCP-XXXX's cell, SCP-XXXX immediately ran over to POI-XXXX and embraced him. They talked for a few moments before POI-XXXX noticed bruising on SCP-XXXX's right hand, blood on the floor and chips from Dr. ██████'s teeth. POI-XXXX removed three apples from his backpack and gave them to SCP-XXXX, saying only Cuchulainn and winking before being escorted out.

Interviewed: Dr. Collin McCullough, now designated POI-XXXX

Interviewer: Dr. ████████

Foreword: Dr. ████████ is attempting to learn more about the relationship between POI-XXXX and SCP-XXXX, as well as a bit more of the history of the two.

<Begin Log, 12:00, 10/23/2017>

Dr. ████████: Please state your name for the record.

McCullough: Am I on trial? [Begins chuckling.]
Dr. ████████: Please just cooperate.

McCullough: Collin McCullough, M.D.

Dr. ████████: Records show you only appeared about six months ago. Can you please explain how you have a medical degree?

McCullough: You know how hard it is to doctor one, no pun intended, after changing identities? I've had to burn way too many licenses just to lose our tails, and it costs me a fortune to regain my license.

Dr. ████████: "Tails"?

McCullough: I should explain, huh? Ever since he was born, people have been after my brother. GOC, the University, GRU, UIU, even the Serpent's Hand. The Foundation, though… Don't know if I should be relieved or terrified it was you who found him.

Dr. ████████: Please, continue. Your brother?

McCullough: Right. Ben. You've already seen what happens when he's sad or angry. [McCullough raises his right sleeve, revealing an extensive scar on his upper arm.] Kicked me in a fit of anger when I was seven. Dad promptly calmed him down before taking us to the hospital.

Dr. ████████: I'm sorry to hear that.

McCullough: It's old news. Anyways, Dad claimed that Ben would be wanted by a bunch of bad guys. Obviously, as kids, we knew not to trust the bad guys, but that's before he changed his wording to "pursuers". Eventually, we began to put names to the groups, identify who was following us. By the time I was in college, I had ten different identities I could change into by heart. Ben had twenty, as a further precaution.

Dr. ████████: What can you tell us about your brother's abilities?

McCullough: They're not abilities. Abilities signifies you can control them. [McCullough proceeds to remove six apples from his bag and juggle them with one hand.] An ability is the apple-feat of Scathach. An anomaly is his ability to tame beasts.

Dr. ████████: That's quite impressive, Dr. McCullough.

McCullough: Thanks, but the main show is yet to start. See… [McCullough turns in his seat, still juggling the apples with only one hand.] …according to legend, Cuchulainn was able to do this with 9 apples at once, but the number doesn't matter. Look closely. [As McCullough continues to juggle, a small portal appears in the center of the apples, showing the skyline of ██████████. McCullough gradually stops juggling, allowing the portal to vanish.]

Dr. ████████: How did you…?

McCullough: Anyone can do it. The more apples, the farther you can go. [At this time, Agent ██████ enters the room.]

Agent ██████: Sir! XXXX has vanished!
Dr. ████████: What? How did that happen? [McCullough bursts out laughing.]
McCullough: Good luck finding him. I gave him more than enough time to go anywhere he wanted.
<End Log, 12:26, 10/23/2017>

Closing Statement: This is most disconcerting. POI-XXXX was able to help SCP-XXXX escape with apples! With three, he can't have gone too far, right? -Dr. ████████

Following Incident XXXX-3, POI-XXXX has been hired on and given Level 3 Security Clearance. Using a classified ad in a newspaper, POI-XXXX was able to persuade SCP-XXXX to return to the site.⁷ However, POI-XXXX stated that he would help revise the special containment procedures for SCP-XXXX. If at all unsatisfied, POI-XXXX threatened to let SCP-XXXX escape yet again.⁸

+ SCP-XXXX Briefing Notes

+ Conchobor Protocol Development

- Access Logged

Interviewed: Dr. Collin McCullough, current alias of POI-XXXX

Interviewer: Dr. ████████

Foreword: Dr. McCullough and Dr. ████████ are trying to think of other ways to contain SCP-XXXX in the event that Dr. McCullough was unavailable for more than a week.

<Begin Log, 15:35, 1/25/2018>

Dr. ████████: Good afternoon, Collin.

McCullough: Look, can we get through this quickly? SCP-XXXX had a medical appointment that I should be taking care of myself. Really shouldn't have left it to that sawbones.
Dr. ████████: Are you aware you just referred to it as…
McCullough: Fuck off. Every time I refer to him by name or as my brother, I get these looks from you guys. I refer to him as you pricks do, and I get shit for it.
Dr. ████████: I'm sorry. I was just wondering if you were becoming detached.

McCullough: So, what did you want to see me about that's so fucking urgent?
Dr. ████████: Are you familiar with your brother's interaction with SCP-166?

McCullough: I don't even know what the hell 166 is. [Dr. ████████ hands McCullough a file with information on SCP-166, lacking any sort of photos. As he reads through, he starts laughing.]

Dr. ████████: Might I ask what's so funny?
McCullough: Did you really just skim through the Tain? There's a reason I told you to read it. Cuchulainn was defeated in his youth by women baring their breasts at him before dunking him in three vats of cold water. Conchobor knew just how to get to his adolescent mind. Hell, with Ben, you only need one woman. Bit of a secret for you. He's a prude.
Dr. ████████: So you're saying we could negate the effects of Modes Beta and Gamma with just… this Conchobor Protocol?
McCullough: (laughing) It's as simple as apple pie! [Breach alarm sounds.] The hell is that?!
Dr. ████████: Containment breach!
McCullough: What? Where?
<End Log, 15:45, 1/25/2018>

Closing Statement: Let the record show that ████████ is a fucking idiot. I told him that I should've been there, and now look what happened. -Collin McCullough

+ Incident XXXX-4 Notes

- Access Logged

Incident XXXX-4: On 1/25/2018 at 15:45, SCP-XXXX was scheduled to undergo a medical examination. As POI-XXXX was unavailable at the moment, Dr. ███████ was assigned to perform the examination. Dr. ███████ noticed that SCP-XXXX's vaccinations were out of date and attempted to administer the vaccines. Either due to ignorance of SCP-XXXX's fear of needles or a lack of knowledge about Mode Delta, Dr. ███████ did little to assuage SCP-XXXX's panic, triggering a shift to Mode Delta. Dr. ███████ was killed almost instantly, while SCP-XXXX huddled in a corner, silently crying to itself. The anomalous event caused a breach alarm to trigger, and Foundation personnel found the door covered in ice. POI-XXXX was called in to evaluate after the door had been broken down. SCP-XXXX walked in, shivered, before stepping over the damaged equipment to SCP-XXXX, reassuring it before leading it out of the room. As he led SCP-XXXX out of the room, POI-XXXX looked at Dr. ████████ sternly, saying that they'd talk about this oversight later.

Interviewed: Dr. Collin McCullough, current alias of POI-XXXX

Interviewer: Dr. ████████

Foreword: Dr. ████████ is attempting to ascertain more information about SCP-XXXX's nature after Incident XXXX-4. Collin McCullough is belligerent throughout the interview.

<Begin Log, 22:08, 1/25/2018>

Dr. ████████: I'd like to ask you some questions about your brother, Collin…

McCullough: What the fuck were you thinking?! He's fucking terrified of needles! I told you idiots that when you hired me as a "containment procedure"!

Dr. ████████: Perhaps if you had warned us about the flash freeze…

McCullough: Maybe if I had known.

Dr. ████████: Pardon?

McCullough: That's right. I didn't know what happened when he got terrified. No one did, except for maybe our father! And do you know why? This is the one time in history someone like him can be scared! It's culturally acceptable for us to be scared.

Dr. ████████: "Someone like him?"

McCullough: There's one every century or so. You know who was one of the most famous? Owain Glyndwr.

Dr. ████████: Glendower from Henry IV?

McCullough: A real person, and history matches up with what Shakespeare wrote. The earth shook with his cries, the skies rumbled as he was born. We have a list of various individuals who we call Volsung.

Dr. ████████: Is there a particular reason?

McCullough: Ever see Wagner's Ring Cycle? It's based on the Volsunga Saga. Siegfried is unable to feel fear until he first sees Brunhilde.

Dr. ████████: May we see this list?

McCullough: Won't change anything, but here. I'd advise keeping this list… [McCullough hands over a list of names.] …to security 4 or higher.

Dr. ████████: What? Everyone on this list was…?

McCullough: I'll let you look over that, but it won't change anything. He has to always be happy. If he becomes sad, he risks flooding everyone. If he gets angry, he risks destroying the local area with earthquakes. If he gets scared, now we know he frosts over the world. Can you imagine how agonizing it is to always be happy, even when you're not?

Dr. ████████: So what do you suggest we do?

McCullough: I guess we could try implementing your Conchobor Protocol idea more often, but there's no guarantee it would work.

Dr. ████████: SCP-XXXX doesn't seem afraid around you, Collin.

McCullough: Because I'm his older brother. I'm always there to protect him. He can be calm around me, unafraid. [McCullough sighs and pauses for a few moments.] You'll hear him say "You can't show fear", never "You don't show fear". He doesn't show fear because he can't show fear. To be honest, I'd do anything to make him normal. [McCullough stands up.] I'm going to go check on him. I strongly advise you classify that list, one doctor to another.

<End Log, 22:16, 1/25/2018>

Closing Statement: Shortly after this interview, we have decided to implement what POI-XXXX has called the Conchobor Protocol. Due to the contents of the list, it is available only with level 4 or higher clearance. I only hope that Collin knows what he's doing. -Dr. ████████⁹

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Safe Euclid

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be contained in a 0.5 meter by 0.5 meter by 0.25 meter wooden display case made of oak with a glass top. The case is to be locked at all times when testing is suspended, except when SCP-XXXX-1 requests SCP-XXXX.

When not in SCP-XXXX-1's possession, SCP-XXXX is to remain open at all times to identify the current identity of SCP-XXXX-1. Should SCP-XXXX be closed without being in possession of SCP-XXXX-1, it is to be assumed that SCP-XXXX-1 is deceased. During this time, SCP-XXXX is permitted to be tested upon. As soon as SCP-XXXX reopens on its own, all testing procedures are to be halted immediately and suspended, and SCP-XXXX is to be returned to containment.

SCP-XXXX-1 is to be monitored at all times once it is identified. If SCP-XXXX-1 should ask Foundation personnel for SCP-XXXX, referring to it as "my journal", SCP-XXXX-1 is to be housed in a standard humanoid containment cell, given writing materials it requests immediately within a reasonable time frame. Regular medical checkups should be scheduled to search for evidence of SCP-XXXX-2's excessive influence. Additionally, SCP-XXXX-1 should be given regular psychological screenings.

As there is no evidence of SCP-XXXX-2 not having a physical form, or even existing for that matter, there are no containment measures currently in place for SCP-XXXX-2. SCP-XXXX-2 is, until further notice, to be considered a psychological manifestation of SCP-XXXX's anomalous properties. As of 2/4/20██, should SCP-XXXX-2 be detected, any non-corporeal entity containment measures should be taken to capture SCP-XXXX-2. SCP-XXXX and SCP-XXXX-1 should be removed from the immediate vicinity of SCP-XXXX-2.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a leather-bound notebook that appears to only have two hundred (200) pages. However, further examination of the notebook indicates that it holds closer to two hundred thousand (200,000) pages, with thirty-two thousand and ninety-six (32,096) pages filled with the handwriting of at least forty (40) different individuals. The leather appears to be made of human skin. When SCP-XXXX-1 has been selected, SCP-XXXX will immediately fill itself with SCP-XXXX-1's thought processes, written as notes or sketched as images. This will continue until SCP-XXXX is given to SCP-XXXX-1. Following SCP-XXXX-1's acquisition of SCP-XXXX, the subject will be compelled to write in SCP-XXXX using any medium at its disposal.¹⁰

The current SCP-XXXX-1 is The previous SCP-XXXX-1 was a 23-year old woman of Asian descent named Julia █████¹¹, found in █████████████, California, on 8/29/20██. SCP-XXXX-1 is currently was housed at Site 32, and to date has filled one hundred and four (104) pages of SCP-XXXX at expiration, had filled two hundred and ninety-five (295) pages. When asked about the other handwritings, SCP-XXXX-1 responded that the book is an archive, and claimed to be the current keeper of "The Archive".
If at any point the subject goes longer than 24 hours without writing after taking possession of SCP-XXXX, either in SCP-XXXX, in another notebook or via a typing software, SCP-XXXX-1 begins to demonstrate symptoms of withdrawal. These symptoms fade almost instantaneously as soon as SCP-XXXX-1 begins to write again.

There is no evidence of SCP-XXXX-2 existing, which has been mentioned repeatedly in SCP-XXXX by various previous "Keepers". If it exists, SCP-XXXX should appear only to SCP-XXXX-1. Based on varying accounts, SCP-XXXX-2 apparently takes the form of a young human of the gender SCP-XXXX-1 is attracted to. While SCP-XXXX-1 was alive, SCP-XXXX-2 took the form of a young woman of ███████████ descent with long blond hair. With SCP-XXXX-1's death, SCP-XXXX has taken the form of a young woman with neck-length red hair of indeterminable heritage. It has been suggested that SCP-XXXX-2 has changed appearance to play to the tastes of the new SCP-XXXX-1. Based on events occurring with the current previous SCP-XXXX-1, SCP-XXXX-2 is considered to be some form of psychic vampire, feeding on thoughts penned by SCP-XXXX-1 by causing hemorrhaging in the tear ducts and nasal cavities.

Addendum

Testing Log:

Test XXXX-A - 4/16/1982

Subjects: SCP-XXXX, D-12229
Procedure: D-12229 was instructed to write whatever she wished in SCP-XXXX. She was given several different writing materials to choose from.
Results: D-12229 picked up a felt tip pen and began to write a vulgar limerick about Foundation personnel. After she had finished her limerick, the lines vanished from the page. D-12229 began to scream about her flesh burning. Within moments, D-12229 was covered in 3rd degree burns and died after 39 seconds. Upon closer inspection, D-12229's burns were in the form of the limerick she had written in SCP-XXXX.
Analysis: It appears that the book is sentient in some way, and it doesn't take too kindly to rude comments being written in its pages. We should be more cautious with our tests in the future. -Dr. ████████

Test XXXX-B - 4/19/1982

Subjects SCP-XXXX, D-72394
Procedure: D-72394 was instructed to write a poem in SCP-XXXX, refraining from any vulgarities, obscenities and lewd remarks. He was given several different writing materials to choose from.
Results: D-72394 picked up a pencil and began to write a poem about a flower growing in the rain, alone in the world. After he had finished, D-72394 replaced the pencil and returned his attention to the notebook, exclaiming his poem had vanished. D-72394 then asked if someone had turned up the temperature. D-72394 wiped his forehead with the back of his right hand and then began to scream. After three minutes, what was believed to be sweat on D-72394's body was in fact his skin melting, falling to the ground like rain. D-72394 was pronounced dead after thirteen minutes, at which point its skin had melted away completely.
Analysis: I'm starting to think this book doesn't like people writing in it. What is more curious is that the writing vanishes almost as soon as they finish. -Dr. ████████

Test XXXX-C - 4/22/1982

Subjects: SCP-XXXX, D-82063
Procedure: D-82063 was instructed to tear out a blank page from SCP-XXXX and then write whatever was instructed. He was given several different writing materials to choose from.
Results: D-82063 attempted to tear a page out of SCP-XXXX, but after approximately five minutes of exertion, claimed that it was like trying to tear sheet metal. D-82063 was then instructed to write a brief summary of http://www.scp-wiki.net/scp-049. After finishing, D-82063 complained that he was feeling unwell before mentioning the summary was vanishing from the page. After medical examination, it was determined D-82063 had been infected by Yersinia pestis, commonly referred to as bubonic plague. The infection had already spread to the point where it was fatal, and D-82063 died within twenty-four hours.
Analysis: Well, this is promising. First burns from an inflammatory limerick, then melting from a poem about a flower alone in the rain, and now the plague from writing about SCP-049. I think SCP-XXXX is trying to be poetic in its vengeance… -Dr. ████████

Test XXXX-D - 4/25/1982

Subjects: SCP-XXXX, D-46525
Procedure: D-46525 was instructed to cut out a blank page from SCP-XXXX and then write what was instructed. He was given several different writing materials to choose from.
Results: D-46525 attempted to cut the page with a pair of scissors, but they broke as he attempted to cut. He then attempted using metal shears, successfully slicing through the page. As soon as the page was fully removed from SCP-XXXX, the page erupted into flames, consuming itself as if it was made of nitrocellulose. After it had turned completely to ash, D-46525's arm was inexplicably severed completely from his body. Screaming in agony, he asked what happened. D-46525 was fully exsanguinated within ninety seconds.
Analysis: Let's not do that again. On another note, there were no coagulants in his body whatsoever. I don't think SCP-XXXX was being poetic this time, but just wanted payback. -Dr. ████████

Test XXXX-E - 4/28/1982

Subjects: SCP-XXXX, D-19575
Procedure: D-19575 was instructed to write questions about SCP-XXXX on a blank page in SCP-XXXX. She was given several different writing materials to choose from.
Results: [DATA EXPUNGED]
Analysis: [DATA EXPUNGED]

Discovery: SCP-XXXX was discovered 3/9/1927 in Redding, Connecticut in the possession of one Samuel Clemens. Records from the time indicate that SCP-XXXX never stayed closed, even when chained shut. After several months in Foundation custody, a young Ernest Hemmingway approached Foundation personnel and asked for his journal. When pressed for details, Mr. Hemmingway described SCP-XXXX and was briefly detained. Afterwards, it was confirmed Mr. Hemmingway was the current SCP-XXXX-1. Despite efforts to contain SCP-XXXX-1, it was determined that the sudden disappearance of a prominent author would be detrimental and it was decided to allow SCP-XXXX-1 custody of SCP-XXXX and containment procedures were waived in favor of continued observation.

SCP-XXXX remained in SCP-XXXX-1's possession until 7/2/1961, when SCP-XXXX-1 committed suicide in Idaho. A note was found at the scene, turned over to Foundation personnel by his widow.

+ Final Note

SCP-XXXX remained closed for approximately fourteen (14) years before selecting a new SCP-XXXX-1. However, it promptly closed five days later.¹² SCP-XXXX remained closed for a further sixteen (16) years before opening again, only to close approximately a year later, just before SCP-XXXX was determined to be serving in the Persian Gulf War and killed in action. SCP-XXXX remained closed for another ██ years until SCP-XXXX-1 was located and contained upon her asking for her journal.

Interviewed: SCP-XXXX-1

Interviewer: Dr. ████████

Foreword: This interview is recorded shortly after SCP-XXXX-1 was taken into Foundation custody. SCP-XXXX-1 is being asked about her connection to the notebook.

<Begin Log>

Dr. ████████: Please state your name for the record.

SCP-XXXX-1: My… my name is Julia █████.

Dr. ████████: Ms. █████, you seem nervous. Is there something about this interview that bothers you?

SCP-XXXX-1: Oh, no, not at all. It's just… I don't know. Nerves, I guess.

Dr. ████████: Understandable. You were detained without knowing what the problem is.

SCP-XXXX-1: Yeah… Kind of terrifying, really.

Dr. ████████: I assure you, you're safe. Now, how did you know about the notebook?

SCP-XXXX-1: The Archive? I… Could I have some water?

Dr. ████████: Of course. [Dr. ████████ has Agent Walker get SCP-XXXX-1 a glass of water.] Now, about the notebook.

SCP-XXXX-1: Right, sorry. I honestly don't know how I found out about my… [SCP-XXXX-1 clears its throat.] Sorry, "the notebook". I just saw some cute girl tell me about it, and I kept seeing your guys following me. Eventually she told me you had my notebook, which she called "the Archive", and said I was the new Keeper of the Archive.

Dr. ████████: "Cute girl"?

SCP-XXXX-1: Yeah. Real bombshell. I don't remember where we met, but I've been running into her on and off for the last couple of months. I think you have a picture of her, with all the photos you took of me. We were at that coffee shop at ██████████…

Dr. ████████: You were with someone?

SCP-XXXX-1: Yeah. Don't you have photos?

Dr. ████████: Indeed we do, Julia, but… [Dr. ████████ produces photos of the location SCP-XXXX-1 referred to, and SCP-XXXX-1 can be heard reacting with audible shock.]

SCP-XXXX-1: But… She was here… She was here, talking to me, telling me about some other authors she knew. How… Where is she?

Dr. ████████: I'm sorry, Julia, but it seems she was never there.

SCP-XXXX-1: That… that can't be. Lena… where are you?

Dr. ████████: This is a lot for you to take in, I realize. Would you like to see the notebook now?

SCP-XXXX-1: Huh? Sure… I guess…
<End Log>

Closing Statement: SCP-XXXX-1 was more than a little disturbed to find out that "Lena" did not exist. I recommend psychological screenings for SCP-XXXX-1, to make sure this isn't some form of psychosis. -Dr. ████████

Approximately one month later, SCP-XXXX-1 can be seen in its cell, arguing with someone, referring to them as Lena, before eventually being convinced to resume writing. SCP-XXXX-1 begins to fill pages in SCP-XXXX with original writing, though sometimes flipping back to previous pages written in other hands.

Incident XXXX-Lena: On 2/4/20██, SCP-XXXX-1 can be seen writing on page 104 of its contribution to SCP-XXXX. Dr. ████████ and Agent Walker enter the cell.

<Begin Log>
Dr. ████████: Good morning, Julia.
SCP-XXXX-1: Morning, Doc. Give me a second.

Dr. ████████: Of course. I'd just like to ask you a few questions about SCP-XXXX. [SCP-XXXX-1 wipes her eye. Agent Walker seems bothered and points to SCP-XXXX-1's hand, which now has a red streak on it.]
Agent Walker: Not to interrupt, but why is your hand red there? [SCP-XXXX-1 looks up from SCP-XXXX and examines the hand.]
SCP-XXXX-1: It's nothing. Been happening all day. [Agent Walker signals to the camera to scan the room.]
Dr. ████████: You're weeping blood, Julia. Why didn't you tell anyone?
SCP-XXXX-1: The Archive is more important. Have to keep writing. Have to… [Agent Walker gets confirmation that there is a non-corporeal entity in the cell with SCP-XXXX-1.]
Agent Walker: Doc, we've got a non-corporeal entity in here with her! She has to get to a medic!
Dr. ████████: Agreed. Sedate her before… [SCP-XXXX-1 collapses.] Shit! [Agent Walker can be seen calling for a medical team.]
<End Log>
Closing Notes: It appears that "Lena" might be real after all. I'd like to do a bit more in-depth research when SCP-XXXX-1 is discharged from the medical center. -Dr. ████████
Supervising Agent's Notes: What the fuck? No one thought to pay attention to the fact that she was weeping blood?! Christ, if this happens again, someone's getting sacked come evaluation day. -Agent Gregory Walker

Encounter with SCP-XXXX-2: Following SCP-XXXX-1's discharge from the medical center, contribution to SCP-XXXX resumed. Agent Walker personally saw to searches for non-corporeal entities. At approximately 18:37, confirmation was received on the presence of the non-corporeal entity designated SCP-XXXX-2. A detachment of Mobile Task Force Mu-13 ("Ghostbusters") moved in and escorted SCP-XXXX-1 out of the cell while subduing and containing SCP-XXXX-2.

Interviewed: SCP-XXXX-2

Interviewer: Dr. ████████

Foreword: Shortly after the capture of SCP-XXXX-2, Dr. ████████ asks it questions to glean information about it. MTF Mu-13 used [DATA EXPUNGED], forcing SCP-XXXX-2 into a corporeal state.
<Begin Log>

Dr. ████████: Is there a name I should call you by?

SCP-XXXX-2: "Lena" works just fine.

Dr. ████████: What is your connection to SCP-XXXX-1?

SCP-XXXX-2: Julia? Sweet girl. Much nicer than Ernest, I can tell you that now.

Dr. ████████: All right, what was your connection to that SCP-XXXX-1?

SCP-XXXX-2: I picked him. Brilliant mind, although he starved me.

Dr. ████████: What do you mean, he starved you?

SCP-XXXX-2: Just like I said. He didn't use the Archive at all. He picked it up and instead of listening to me and filling more than a handful of pages, I had to subsist on the scraps he tossed me with his unbound papers.

Dr. ████████: Going back to what you said, what did you mean when you said you picked that SCP-XXXX-1?

SCP-XXXX-2: Let me put it this way. If you were about thirty years younger and a bit more creative, I might have picked you instead. I love the creative however they want me to. In exchange, I drive them to write, write, write. The stories they tell with my hands guiding them are incredible.

Dr. ████████: And you picked SCP-XXXX-1 the same way you picked the others?

SCP-XXXX-2: Of course. She is brilliant. Have you seen the way her hand flows across the page? Oh, I might put on a few pounds with her working the way she does!

Dr. ████████: I have. And the weeping blood?

SCP-XXXX-2: Oh, that. That would be my payment. See, some people view me as a parasite, but I see it more mutualistic. I feed off their essence, usually through blood and brain waves, and in return, I grant them immortality.

Dr. ████████: Immortality?! You kill them!

SCP-XXXX-2: Have you seen their works? Incredible, studied to this day!

Dr. ████████: What are you?

SCP-XXXX-2: Some call me the barrow bride, but I prefer leanan sidhe.

Dr. ████████: Lay non shade?

SCP-XXXX-2: Leanan sidhe. Takes some time to get used to the pronunciation. But, you're distracting me. Poor Julia must be out of her wits.

Dr. ████████: She just got out of the medical center. Please, give her some time before you… feed again.

SCP-XXXX-2: I make no promises. [SCP-XXXX-2 vanishes.]

Dr. ████████: Fuck! Containment breach! She's gone incorporeal!

<End Log>

Closing Statement: Shortly after this incident, SCP-XXXX-1 reported less discomfort and blood loss. This signifies SCP-XXXX-2 has reduced its feeding on SCP-XXXX-1. In addition, SCP-XXXX-1 has been limited in the amount she writes by both Foundation staff and SCP-XXXX-2.

Expiration: On 3/9/20██, SCP-XXXX-1 was found dead from myocardial infarction, having passed away while sleeping. SCP-XXXX-2 was found at SCP-XXXX-1's bedside, gently caressing SCP-XXXX-1's cheek. SCP-XXXX-2 had changed appearance, and said that she should go looking for a new brilliant mind for the Archive's Keeper. The MTF Mu-13 detachment has been tasked with tracking SCP-XXXX-2 and recontaining it.

On 2/14/20██, SCP-XXXX reopened, signifying SCP-XXXX had chosen a new "Keeper". Upon examining the pages, Agent ███ "Judicael" ██████ recognized the current SCP-XXXX-1 as [DATA EXPUNGED], a personal friend. Agent Judicael has yet to confirm SCP-XXXX-2's presence around the new SCP-XXXX-1.

The following is a conversation log between Agent Judicael and SCP-XXXX-1 via the program ███████. Agent Judicael has provided a copy of this conversation for record keeping purposes.

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Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is currently uncontained and unpredictable. In the event of an SCP-XXXX instance, Foundation personnel embedded in local law enforcement is to treat any missing persons cases as an opportunity to investigate SCP-XXXX further, if possible. Any civilians that have come into contact with SCP-XXXX are to be given Class-C amnestics as soon as a testimony has been obtained.

With only a few exceptions¹³, any persons who have come into contact with SCP-XXXX and survived Form B are to be observed for no less than 168 hours after a confirmed interaction with or sighting of SCP-XXXX. If a second instance of SCP-XXXX encounters said persons, a detachment of Mobile Task Force Mu-13 ("Ghostbusters") are to repel SCP-XXXX, attempt to capture it for study or, failing either, escort the persons to safety before administering another Class-C amnestic.

In the unlikely event that any bystanders observe or otherwise come into contact with SCP-XXXX, they are to be quarantined in the same manner as described above, but may be released after only 84 hours of observation. After observation ends, the individuals will be given another Class-C amnestic. Further observation is to continue after quarantine ends for an additional 84 hours.

As a further precaution, after the losses of Researcher Yang on ██/██/19██ and Dr. Fulton on ██/█/200█¹⁴, no Foundation personnel are to approach a Form B instance of SCP-XXXX due to the risk of being caught by a stray hand or tangled in an arm. Despite its typical behavior, SCP-XXXX will draw in any victim, intended or otherwise.

Description: Although reports vary from instance to instance, SCP-XXXX instances have been identified as a paranoid feeling of being watched or followed by something close to the victim's body. In rare instances when Foundation researchers were able to observe it, SCP-XXXX has been observed as something the victim deems terrifying, manifesting approximately one meter from their back. Referred to as Form A, SCP-XXXX keeps a consistent distance from the victim until they turn to look at it.

When physically and directly observed by the victim¹⁵, SCP-XXXX changes to what is designated Form B. SCP-XXXX erupts into a wall of darkness approximately 30 meters by 15 meters¹⁶. Numerous hands, each with six fingers, then emerge from SCP-XXXX, attached to long, jointless arms that can be compared to bundles of electrical wiring. These arms and hands proceed to grab and wrap around the victim before drawing them into the main mass of SCP-XXXX. Should the victim be drawn into the main mass of SCP-XXXX successfully, SCP-XXXX will then proceed to close and vanish, leaving almost no trace that it had been at that location.

It has been observed that the arms have a maximum reach of twenty meters; should any victim find themselves at the mercy of Form B, running outside the maximum reach has been proven to force SCP-XXXX's main mass to vanish as if it had successfully caught them. In addition, instances of SCP-XXXX only target one victim at a time; this does not, however, mean that multiple SCP-XXXX cannot appear in one location¹⁷.

According to Mr. John Doe¹⁸, SCP-XXXX instances appear almost at random, and there is no way to accurately predict when and where one will appear.

Incident Log

Incident XXXX-1:
On ██/██/19██, Rebecca Thompson (33) and her son Felix (10) were out on a walk near their home in ███████, ██. Mrs. Thompson informed her son that she felt that something was right behind them. Both turned around to see Mrs. Thompson's ex-husband Armand¹⁹ standing behind them, approximately one meter behind Mrs. Thompson. Mrs. Thompson reached for a can of pepper spray in her purse, but Mr. Thompson had already begun to erupt into SCP-XXXX's Form B. Mrs. Thompson was quickly grabbed by SCP-XXXX and dragged into the main mass before the instance vanished. After this was reported to local law enforcement, the Foundation classified the instance as SCP-XXXX.

The following is an interview log conducted by Dr. Abigail Saikawa, a psychiatrist recently hired by the Foundation at the time of the event, to Felix Thompson.

Dr. Saikawa: Hi, Felix. My name is Abigail, and I want to ask you some questions.
Felix Thompson: (sniffling) I don't want to talk to anyone.
Dr. Saikawa: I can understand that. My parents both died when I was your age. Car accident.²⁰ From what your neighbor Mr. ██████ told me, the thing that took your mother was pretty scary. Have you seen The X-Files?
Felix Thompson: Uh-huh…
Dr. Saikawa: Great. I actually work with an organization that is a lot like the FBI's X-Files division. See that guy over there, talking with Mrs. ████? That's our own version of Agent Mulder.
Felix Thompson: Does that make you Scully?
Dr. Saikawa: (letting out a slight chuckle) I'm not that kind of doctor. But you understand we want to catch this thing, right? Like the [DATA EXPUNGED] that was on this week.
Felix Thompson: (taking deep breaths) OK. The monster started by looking like my dad, but he's in prison for breaking mom's collarbone and stabbing her…
Felix stops for a moment, his breath catching.
Dr. Saikawa: It's OK, Felix. Just tell me what happened after you saw the monster.
Felix Thompson: Mom thought it was Dad, and that he had broken out of prison. She reached for her pepper spray, but then Dad… the thing that looked like Dad… exploded into a shadowy… thing. Hands then reached out from the shadowy thing and grabbed Mom…
Felix begins to cry again. Dr. Saikawa provides him with tissues.
Dr. Saikawa: It's OK, Felix. You've been exceptionally brave. I think we can apprehend this thing thanks to you.
Felix Thompson: Don't apprehend it, Abigail. Please kill it so it doesn't take anyone else.
Closing Statement: Based on Felix's testimony and that of his neighbors, I think we have a new SCP on our hands. It appears to kidnap people in a fashion not dissimilar to… Well, I'm sure we all know http://www.scp-wiki.net/scp-2521 I'm thinking of. At any rate, I advise we start trying to contain this thing before it spirits away more people. Oh, and give the kid some amnestics. I'm still learning what kinds, so do what you think is best. -Dr. Saikawa.

Addendum XXXX-1:
Shortly after the administration of a Class-C amnestic, Felix Thompson suffered from sudden and severe anaphylactic shock and died within five minutes. Medical personnel were able to administer epinephrine in time. Autopsy revealed the allergic reaction was due to a then-unheard of allergy to the http://www.scp-wiki.net/scp-3000. Following this event, it has been determined that people with the genetic traits of [DATA EXPUNGED]or carriers of said traits have a 0.0001 percent chance of developing a life-threatening allergy to amnestics with Y-909.

Incident XXXX-2:
On ██/██/19██, an SCP-XXXX appeared at the ████████ in █████████████, ██. Researcher Yang happened to be on the scene as the SCP-XXXX instance, taking the form of a Latrodectus tredecimguttatus, a Mediterranean black widow, behind Ms. Samantha Fischer (19). When she turned around, SCP-XXXX erupted into Form B and began to entangle Ms. Fischer. Researcher Yang, at Foundation urging, attempted to measure SCP-XXXX, but as he attempted to measure its length, he was tangled in one of SCP-XXXX's arms and dragged into the main mass. As of ██/██/200█, Researcher Yang is considered Missing, Presumed Dead.

Incident XXXX-3:
On ██/█/200█, at the suggestion of Mr. John Doe, D-55849 was given a dose of Datura wrightii and given an image of what she most feared. In this instance, D-55849 was given a photo of a St. Bernard with rabies, having admitted that her greatest fear was from the Stephen King novel Cujo. An instance of SCP-XXXX manifested in the form of the titular St. Bernard from the 1983 film adaptation, and D-55849 was asked to turn around. As she did, she witnessed the Form A SCP-XXXX erupt into Form B. Dr. Fulton, who was in the testing chamber with D-55849, attempted to measure SCP-XXXX, but was caught in one of the arms along with D-55849, and both were drawn into the main mass. As of ██/██/200█, Dr. Fulton is considered Missing, Presumed Dead.

Incident XXXX-4:
On 10/2█/2015, at a Halloween event at █████████ Zoo, ██, Mr. John Doe escorted Foundation personnel to the entrance of the zoo. Mr. John Doe informed Foundation personnel present that an instance of SCP-XXXX was certain to appear at this event, as it was designed to terrify attendees. At approximately 23:00, thirteen instances of SCP-XXXX appeared at once, much to the surprise of Mr. John Doe. MTF Mu-13 was dispatched to escort attendees targeted by SCP-XXXX away from active Form B instances. Although they were successful, SCP-XXXX instances entangled and vanished with three attendees. All surviving attendees were given Class-C amnestics after testing for Y-909 allergies.

[DATA EXPUNGED]

Addendum XXXX-11:
Despite to the nature of SCP-XXXX, we have determined that an elderly man was frequently sighted at the locations of SCP-XXXX instances. After the appearance of the last SCP-XXXX instance, we have detained the man, designated POI-XXXX, for questioning on ██/██/200█. As Notes XXXX-2 through -10 now contain debunked speculation and disproved hypotheses, they have been removed from the SCP-XXXX file to prevent any misinformation being conveyed to personnel assigned to SCP-XXXX.

Addendum XXXX-12:
First Interview with POI-XXXX

Interviewer: Dr. Franklin Volkurt
Interviewed: POI-XXXX

Dr. Volkurt: Please state your name for the record.
POI-XXXX: You really don't want me to do that.
Dr. Volkurt: Please state your name.
POI-XXXX: You do have medical personnel on standby, correct?
Dr. Volkurt: State. Your. Name.
POI-XXXX can be heard sighing. The tape at this point is melted, removing any audio recording. When it resumes, Dr. Volkurt and both guards in the room are screaming in agony.
POI-XXXX: I warned you. At least it's only your ears that are bleeding. Medic!
Closing Notes: According to POI-XXXX, we were lucky that our eyes didn't melt as soon as he spoke the first syllable of that inhuman shrieking language. Also, the tape got damaged for the ten seconds he spoke. I'm writing this a week after the hemorrhaging has stopped, but I've warned everyone to not let him speak in his own language. -Dr. Volkurt

Addendum XXXX-13:
Second Interview with POI-XXXX

Interviewer: Dr. Franklin Volkurt
Interviewed: POI-XXXX
POI-XXXX: Ah, Doctor, I see you've recovered!
Dr. Volkurt: Yeah. I'll admit it. You were right. I really don't want you to do that.
POI-XXXX: Well, I'm afraid I cannot state my name for the record. Perhaps a pseudonym? How do you address males with no name among your species?
Dr. Volkurt: Usually, we refer to unidentified corpses as John or Jane Doe.
POI-XXXX: Very well. Please refer to me as Mr. John Doe.
Dr. Volkurt: All right, Mr. John Doe. What can you tell us about SCP-XXXX?
POI-XXXX: S… C… P…?
Dr. Volkurt: The mass of hands and shadows.
POI-XXXX: Ah, yes. The… (clears throat) …In your language, it is the stalkermaw. My people have been attempting to eradicate them from our own dimension, but it appears one has slipped into yours.
Dr. Volkurt: So you eradicate these… "stalker maws"?
POI-XXXX: Indeed. However, I find it incredibly difficult to track in this dimension. Whereas where I'm from they leave a clear residue, here they are practically undetectable until they are ready to strike. This particular stalkermaw has eluded me for almost two decades at this point, longer than you have classified it as an SCP organism.
Dr. Volkurt: Not all SCPs are organisms.
POI-XXXX: I see. Well, then, perhaps I could work with your organization to eliminate this…
Dr. Volkurt: I'm afraid we don't "eliminate" SCPs, save for very few instances.
POI-XXXX: Ah. How disappointing. I suppose your containment may be just as effective, then. Very well. I'm sure you have seen how the stalkermaw… I'm sorry, SCP-XXXX, acts. It appears one of your meters behind its victim, appearing as their greatest fear. When they see it, its true form erupts and entangles them, devouring them. The greater the fear, the more likely a being is likely to be targeted by SCP-XXXX. Perhaps if one of your D-Class humans is willing, I can demonstrate.

Addendum XXXX-14:
Mr. John Doe demonstrated how SCP-XXXX materializes with D-55849, but it cost us Liz Fulton. It's a damn shame; Liz was great at her job. I'd also like to point out that he seemed a bit dazed after the SCP-XXXX instance disappeared. How exactly are we supposed to contain something that shows up when we're scared? -Dr. Volkurt

Addendum XXXX-15:
Following Incident XXXX-4, a method of containing SCP-XXXX was proposed on 2/8/2019. Mr. John Doe was asked to examine the enclosure for any potential escapes an SCP-XXXX instance could have should it be contained.

The following is a transcript between Dr. Volkurt and Mr. John Doe as they inspect the SCP-XXXX enclosure. A D-Class personnel, D-05278, is also in the room as bait for SCP-XXXX.

D-05278: So, how long do I have to think about SCP-███?
Dr. Volkurt: Don't worry. We'll know soon enough.
Mr. John Doe: You aren't afraid enough yet, D-05278. Imagine that SCP-███ is right behind you, reaching out…
SCP-███ appears behind D-05278. Dr. Volkurt pulls out a 9-mm [DATA EXPUNGED] pistol and aims it at Mr. John Doe. The SCP-███ manifestation wavers as Mr. John Doe realizes his predicament.
Mr. John Doe: You're far more clever than I gave you credit for, Doctor.
Dr. Volkurt: I figured as much since Liz was consumed. You seemed sick after the datura-filled D-Class was caught in that mass. What are you?
Mr. John Doe turns to Dr. Volkurt.
Mr. John Doe: What am I? It's simple, Doctor. I am a predator, seeking an easy prey. I did not realize others of my kind had followed me to new hunting grounds. And I can still smell your fear.
The SCP-███ manifestation vanishes from behind D-05278, only for a manifestation of SCP-████ to appear behind Dr. Volkurt. Dr. Volkurt fires a single shot into Mr. John Doe's head, killing him instantly. The SCP-████ manifestation disappears as soon as the bullet exits Mr. John Doe's skull.
Dr. Volkurt: You got your wish. We've eradicated the "stalkermaw".

Addendum XXXX-16:
Revision of Containment Procedures
Following the death of Mr. John Doe, we have been tasked with revising any and all documents pertaining to SCP-XXXX. Although all of this is now worthless information, I'd like to request that this document is attached to the new SCP-XXXX documentation as a reminder that not everything is as it seems. We unwittingly fed that thing for the better part of a decade, and as much as it shames everyone assigned to Mr. John Doe, we can't let SCP-XXXX fool us again. -Dr. Volkurt

This request was granted by Dr. ████████ on 2/10/2019. The former Special Containment Procedures of SCP-XXXX will be attached to every SCP-XXXX document.

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter²¹

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX instances are to be detained by Foundation personnel as soon as an SCP-XXXX-0 event occurs. As the average running speed of an SCP-XXXX instance has been demonstrated at 10 meters per second, Mobile Task Force Chi-4 ("Dine and Dash") may pursue either on foot or via various motor vehicles to apprehend SCP-XXXX instances.²² Should an SCP-XXXX-0 event occur, the previous containment procedures are to be enacted: Any civilians that have come into contact with SCP-XXXX are to be given Class-C amnestics as soon as a testimony has been obtained, and any survivors or witnesses are to be quarantined for 168 hours. After quarantine ends, all individuals are to be released and given Class-C amnestics.

Upon apprehension, SCP-XXXX instances are to be housed in a 2m cubic humanoid containment cell constructed of telepathic dampening fields. SCP-XXXX instances are to be given one D-Class personnel dosed with Datura wrightii at 90% of the lethal dose once a month. Under no circumstances are SCP-XXXX instances allowed to speak in their natural language. In the event they attempt to do so, security personnel wearing appropriate sound-blocking headgear are to incapacitate the SCP-XXXX instance through nonlethal force. Should SCP-XXXX instances attempt to escape, lethal force is authorized. Any remains of SCP-XXXX instances are to be stored in an on-site cryogenic storage unit, removed only for testing purposes, if there are less than four such remains on-site. Otherwise, SCP-XXXX remains are to be autopsied and then incinerated.

Any humans targeted by an instance of SCP-XXXX are to be given a Class-C amnestic before being dismissed. As Class-C amnestics no longer contain Y-909, they are safe to use in almost all cases of humans targeted by or having come into contact with SCP-XXXX.

Description: As of 2/10/2019, only one instance of SCP-XXXX has been encountered. This instance of SCP-XXXX appeared as an elderly gentleman, wearing a brown three-piece suit and a green bowler hat. It can be assumed that SCP-XXXX uses this as a disguise to appear inconspicuous to humans. Currently, the Foundation has 5 SCP-XXXX individuals in custody. SCP-XXXX instances appear humanoid: SCP-XXXX-1 appears as a ██-year-old man of African-American descent; SCP-XXXX-B appears as a ██-year-old Italian woman; SCP-XXXX-3 takes the form of a █-year-old girl of Hawaiian origin; SCP-XXXX-4 resembles the cosplayer [DATA EXPUNGED], but with a large scar on the left side of its neck; and SCP-XXXX-5 appears as a ██-year-old boy of Irish heritage. Autopsy has confirmed that SCP-XXXX is anything but human, lacking any analogous organs, such as heart, liver, stomach, kidneys and lungs. It is currently unknown how exactly SCP-XXXX is able to breathe or digest food. According to SCP-XXXX-1, SCP-XXXX instances use a method akin to photosynthesis for respiration, though research is currently ongoing to determine the legitimacy of this claim.

The phenomenon previously classified as SCP-XXXX has been determined to instead be a digestive system for SCP-XXXX. The previously designated Form A is a sort of lure that produces an overwhelming fear of paranoia that something is right behind the intended victim; it has been proven that SCP-XXXX uses a form of telepathy to determine the appropriate form for its lure. The lure usually takes the form of something absolutely terrifying to the victim; should the victim be known to suffer from ophidiophobia, for example, SCP-XXXX's lure may take the form of a venomous snake. Through means not yet known, SCP-XXXX uses this to entice its prey to turn their attention to it by playing to the victim's manufactured paranoia. This is considered akin to a large carnivore stalking its prey before pouncing.

Upon the victim viewing SCP-XXXX's lure, the lure will change into what was formerly designated Form B. Form B has been compared to a sort of extradimensional esophagus for SCP-XXXX. When SCP-XXXX's lure draws in its victim, the lure opens into the esophagus of SCP-XXXX. The esophagus appears as a wall of darkness approximately 30 meters by 15 meters. Numerous hands, each with six fingers, then emerge from the esophagus SCP-XXXX, attached to long, jointless arms that can be compared to bundles of electrical wiring; the entire process can be considered analogous to the muscles in a human esophagus. These arms and hands proceed to grab and wrap around the victim before drawing them into the esophagus. It is assumed that any human drawn into the esophagus is drawn into SCP-XXXX's stomach before the esophagus closes.

Discovery
Although the designation SCP-XXXX has been used to describe SCP-XXXX's esophagus for over two decades, SCP-XXXX's true nature was not known until Dr. Franklin Volkurt put forth the theory that SCP-XXXX was instead only an extension of a bigger entity. According to Dr. Volkurt, the SCP-XXXX operating under the alias of Mr. John Doe had appeared somewhat dazed after consuming D-55849. Over the course of the next █ years, he continued to gather evidence, culminating with the deaths of three attendees at █████████ Zoo in 2015.

Upon confrontation, SCP-XXXX admitted to being the real SCP-XXXX, but Dr. Volkurt killed the SCP-XXXX instance via a single gun shot wound to the head. The remains of this SCP-XXXX instance are currently in cryogenic storage at Site-██. Following this, drastic revisions were drafted for SCP-XXXX; few of them have had time to be enacted.²³

SCP-XXXX-0 Event
Following the revision of SCP-XXXX's documentation, any event where an SCP-XXXX lure or esophagus appears is classified as an SCP-XXXX-0 event. The SCP-XXXX individual is to be identified immediately and detained before its target can be lured into looking at the lure SCP-XXXX creates. Based on observations of Dr. Volkurt, SCP-XXXX can only target an individual as long as direct eye contact can be made with the individual; as such, an effective method for preventing an SCP-XXXX-0 event is to break any visual contact the SCP-XXXX instance has with the victim.

Addendum XXXX-1R
Dr. Volkurt's Actions
The following is a transcript between Dr. Volkurt and Site Head [DATA EXPUNGED] following the death of SCP-XXXX. Dr. Volkurt is being ordered to explain his actions, up to and including the death of the SCP-XXXX instance.

Site Head: For the third time, Franklin, I want an explanation. Why did you kill Mr. John Doe?
Dr. Volkurt: Because he admitted to being SCP-XXXX.
Site Head: That's not an explanation, that's an excuse! You shot our only link to SCP-XXXX in cold blood!
Dr. Volkurt: For the fourth time, the entity we've been calling Mr. John Doe was SCP-XXXX, ma'am.
Site Head: And what evidence do you have? The fact that he was bothered after SCP-XXXX consumed Liz?
Dr. Volkurt: It wasn't Liz that made it sick, it was the datura. You know that stuff can be lethal in humans. We used it as a hallucinogen to intensify the fear, but it's toxic. The incident at the zoo, he was genuinely surprised at the fact multiple SCP-XXXX instances were there. He was leading us on a wild goose chase for the better part of a decade!
Site Head: Listen, Frank, you're a good researcher, but you had better…
The Site Head's phone rings. She answers it.
Site Head: This is [DATA EXPUNGED]. …What? Where? …I see… Very well. Designate it SCP-XXXX-1.
The Site Head hangs up the phone.
Dr. Volkurt: Am I vindicated?
Site Head: Apparently so. We've found another instance, and it's been apprehended. I would appreciate a draft of new containment procedures for XXXX, Franklin.
Dr. Volkurt: I had started on a draft before you called me here, Ma'am. It'll be on your desk in two hours.

Addendum XXXX-2R
Interview with SCP-XXXX-1
The following is a transcript of an interview with SCP-XXXX-1, taking place on 2/██/2019, shortly after it had been apprehended by Foundation personnel.

Interviewer: Dr. Volkurt
Interviewed: SCP-XXXX-1

Dr. Volkurt: Good morning, SCP-XXXX-1.
SCP-XXXX-1: How did you find me?
Dr. Volkurt: We know what to look for in your species now.
SCP-XXXX-1: Then perhaps you…
The next five seconds of the tape are melted, due to SCP-XXXX-1 speaking in its natural language. When the tape resumes, SCP-XXXX-1 is whimpering in pain.
Dr. Volkurt: It's a shame that you tried that trick when we already knew about it. As a precaution, we had special sound-removing headgear to prevent any damage to personnel.
SCP-XXXX-1: Fuck.
Dr. Volkurt: Why don'y you tell us a bit about your kind? Autopsy on our first SCP-XXXX specimen was… odd, to say the least. Where do you come from?
SCP-XXXX-1: A different dimension, to put it simply. We have been travelling to yours for centuries, but only now do we hunters become hunted by our prey
Dr. Volkurt: How do you breathe? How do you digest?
SCP-XXXX-1: We use a method akin to your "photosynthesis". What is this term, "digest"?
Dr. Volkurt: When humans eat, our bodies break down the food into energy.
SCP-XXXX-1: You think of yourselves as food?
SCP-XXXX-1 begins to laugh hysterically for several seconds before regaining composure.
SCP-XXXX-1: Oh, you ignorant cattle. We don't feed on you.
Dr. Volkurt: Please explain, SCP-XXXX-1.
SCP-XXXX-1: We consume you to feed on something more. What is the oldest and strongest emotion your species can produce?
Dr. Volkurt: I don't have the patience for your riddles.
SCP-XXXX-1: Fear. We don't feed on you. We feed on your fear. Keep you alive long enough in our [DATA EXPUNGED] so you continue to feel terrified. Your fear nourishes us. And if he hadn't been caught, we might have existed unhindered a bit longer.

Addendum XXXX-3R:
Shortly after SCP-XXXX-1 was interviewed, SCP-XXXX-2, SCP-XXXX-3, SCP-XXXX-4 and SCP-XXXX-5 were identified and detained. After several drafts, the current containment procedures were enacted. Site Head [DATA EXPUNGED] suggested the use of Datura wrightii as a means of subduing SCP-XXXX instances. Although the hallucinogenic properties of plants in the Datura genus is well-documented, the toxicity of the plant has been demonstrated to hinder incapacitate SCP-XXXX instances.

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be contained in a modified humanoid containment cell. SCP-XXXX is allowed to wander around the facility at its own discretion, provided it not stray into restricted areas. At SCP-XXXX's request following the events of ██/██/20██, the door is to be locked at all times if no testing or interviews are scheduled within 3 hours.²⁴ SCP-XXXX is to be fed a liquid vegetarian diet, with feeding times scheduled every 12 hours.²⁵

SCP-XXXX is to be provided with broken electronics, torn clothing and other discarded items to occupy its time prevent it from escaping containment following the events of ██/██/20██. Cameras in its enclosure do not need maintenance due to SCP-XXXX's anomalous properties are to be continually monitored. Should a camera be found defective or tampered with by SCP-XXXX, it is to be handed over to SCP-XXXX and replaced with a new camera as soon as possible.

Any personnel with defective equipment may request SCP-XXXX to examine and/or repair said equipment. Under no circumstances is SCP-XXXX to interact with defective firearms of any sort. Additionally, any equipment given to SCP-XXXX for repair is to be examined thoroughly for any sort of tampering.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a humanoid entity approximately 2.5 m in height. Its skin is rust-colored, and its skin is saggy in several areas, particularly around its chin and stomach. SCP-XXXX's head is humanoid in shape with an elongated structure approximately 30 cm in length stretching from the back of the skull. SCP-XXXX possesses four arms, each ending in hands possessing five digits. It has been seen using anywhere between one and all four limbs at any given time, depending on the complexity of the task it has set itself to.

SCP-XXXX walks with a limp due to a poorly-knit broken leg. It is mute, with its tongue having been removed. SCP-XXXX communicates with a form of sign language; a dictionary of SCP-XXXX's sign language can be requested by researchers assigned to Site-██.

SCP-XXXX has the ability to repair any nonliving object including, but not limited to:

Microwave ovens
[REDACTED]-brand computers
[REDACTED]-brand space heaters
[REDACTED]-brand exercise equipment
Torn bedsheets
Bloodstained D-Class Uniforms
Jewelry clasps and chains
[REDACTED]-brand tires
A broken air fryer belonging to Dr. ██████²⁶

Additionally, SCP-XXXX is capable of administering a kind of first aid to some injuries, typically causing epidermal tissue to knit back together in a matter of minutes. It is also capable of accelerating bone knitting. These properties do not seem to apply to itself, and any injuries it sustains are subject to a normal rate of healing. Personnel assigned to Site-██ may request SCP-XXXX to heal minor injuries sustained. SCP-XXXX is not to be requisitioned for any sort of medical attention under any circumstances.

Addendum

Discovery
SCP-XXXX was discovered on ██/██/20██ in an electronics repair shop in [REDACTED]. The shop boasted high turnaround rates, higher than should be expected. Agents █████, ████████ and ████████, embedded in the local community, submitted a Nintendo DS Lite handheld system that had sustained water damage for repairs. After approximately one hour, the store proprietor returned the system to them, restored to perfect working order. At first, the agents assumed it was an entirely new system, but a quick analysis showed it was indeed the same system submitted. Agents ████████ and ████████ forced their way into the shop's back room, where they found SCP-XXXX chained to a wall, surrounded by the desiccated remains of several rats. Upon convincing SCP-XXXX that they meant no harm, SCP-XXXX proceeded to rub its right hands over the elongated portion of its skull. After four passes for each hand, one hand covered its mouth with the tips of its middle and ring fingers, while another gently touched the remains of the rats. SCP-XXXX willingly went with the agents, while the repair shop's owner was taken into Foundation custody. The shop owner was later administered amnestics and released from Foundation custody.

Initial Recovery Interview with SCP-XXXX

Interviewer: Researcher █████
Interviewed: SCP-XXXX
Date: ██/██/20██
Researcher █████: Can you understand me, SCP-XXXX?
SCP-XXXX nods.
Researcher █████: Can you speak?
SCP-XXXX shakes its head and opens its mouth, revealing its tongue has been removed.
Researcher █████: Oh, god.
SCP-XXXX begins making erratic gestures. It then stops and sighs before making motions for a pencil and a piece of paper.
Researcher █████: You want to write?
SCP-XXXX nods. Researcher █████ gives it a notepad and a pen. The next three hours of the interview involve SCP-XXXX teaching Researcher █████ its sign language and creating a reference for Researcher █████ to follow along with.
Researcher █████: So why is your tongue missing?
SCP-XXXX: Penance. I kill. I sacrifice as penance.
Researcher █████: You… killed?
SCP-XXXX: Forty dead by my hands. I ate them to survive.
Researcher █████: The rats?
SCP-XXXX nods.
Researcher █████: I see…
SCP-XXXX: Your necklace is broken.
SCP-XXXX holds out its hand. Cautiously, Researcher █████ removes her St. Christopher Medallion and hands it to SCP-XXXX. SCP-XXXX points to a link that has broken. It proceeds to repair the link with no evidence it was ever damaged to begin with.
Researcher █████: That's incredible.
SCP-XXXX: I fix. I make better. It calls to me. I fix.
SCP-XXXX hands Researcher █████ her necklace back.
SCP-XXXX: I fix anytime.
Researcher █████ begins to gather up her materials.
Researcher █████: Thank you for your time, SCP-XXXX. I assure you that you'll be taken care of… ow!
SCP-XXXX starts and stands. Researcher █████'s accompanying guards indicate for SCP-XXXX to sit back down.
Researcher █████: I'm fine. Just a paper cut.
SCP-XXXX holds out its hand. Researcher █████ cautiously holds out her hand. SCP-XXXX takes it in one of its left hands before rubbing a right hand on its elongated section twice. SCP-XXXX then places the hand on top of Researcher █████'s injury. It then pats her hand twice before letting go. Researcher █████ examines her hand, finding the paper cut to have healed completely.
Researcher █████: It's gone.
SCP-XXXX: I fix anytime.

Following its initial interview, SCP-XXXX requested a vegetarian diet. As its severed tongue gives SCP-XXXX difficulty swallowing, SCP-XXXX has been given its meals in a liquefied form.

Incident XXXX-1
Following its initial containment, SCP-XXXX stayed in its cell, repairing its mattress springs. The security camera outside its containment cell recorded SCP-XXXX's first containment breach prior to Incident XXXX-2.

Two security guards, identified as Nash and Williams, are patrolling the hallway past SCP-XXXX's door.
Nash: Man, this one is dull. Site-██ had this [REDACTED].
Williams: I hear you, but I think I'd prefer this place over somewhere with an intense Keter duty. Remember [REDACTED]? I heard he got stuck with [REDACTED].
Nash: Poor bastard.
The door to SCP-XXXX's containment cell opens, despite it having been locked. SCP-XXXX exits and takes Nash's gun.
Nash: Who the fuck?
Williams aims his gun at SCP-XXXX, watching it as it disassembles the assault rifle, handing removed parts to Nash.
Williams: That's XXXX, right? What's it doing?
Nash: I think █████ said it… fixes things?
SCP-XXXX holds up the firing pin of Nash's gun.
SCP-XXXX: Firing pin is bad. Replace.
SCP-XXXX reassembles the gun and hands it back to Nash.
Nash: Uh… thanks.
SCP-XXXX: I fix anytime.
//SCP-XXXX returns to its containment cell and closes the door.
Nash: OK… Do we call the chief over the firing pin first, or the containment breach?
Williams: I'll call the chief. You deal with that firing pin.

Following this incident, SCP-XXXX was reprimanded for leaving its containment cell without permission. It is currently unknown how SCP-XXXX was able to open its door from the inside. Agent Nash later reported that following a containment breach of SCP-████, the amount of ammunition expended would have caused the firing pin to fail had she not replaced it. SCP-XXXX is allowed to walk around the facility, provided it asks permission first.²⁷

Interview Log 4
In an attempt to learn more about SCP-XXXX, Dr. ██ scheduled an interview with SCP-XXXX. After participating in three other interviews to teach Dr. ██ its sign language, SCP-XXXX was willing to speak with Dr. ██.

Interviewer: Dr. ██
Interviewed: SCP-XXXX
*Date:* ██/██/20██
Dr. ██: Good morning, SCP… What is that?
SCP-XXXX: Air fryer. The ██████ doctor wanted fixed.
Dr. ██: She wanted you to fix it?
SCP-XXXX: Shorted circuit.
Dr. ██ sits down across from SCP-XXXX and prepares his materials. He waits for SCP-XXXX to finish.
Dr. ██: How do you fix things, SCP-XXXX?
SCP-XXXX: How? I hear them call me. I fix. I know how when I do, but forget when finished.
Dr. ██: Are there others like you?
SCP-XXXX thinks for a moment.
SCP-XXXX: Maybe once. Now? I am alone.
Dr. ██: I see. According to your records, you've repaired [REDACTED] items. Is there anything you can't fix?
SCP-XXXX: Dead. Me. I cannot fix death. I cannot fix me.

Incident XXXX-2
Following the containment breach of SCP-████ on ██/██/20██, SCP-XXXX exited from its containment cell and proceeded to the recontainment site of SCP-████. SCP-████ had sustained serious injuries from security and was barely moving. SCP-XXXX rubbed its elongated section several times before placing its hands on SCP-████. The wounds on SCP-████'s body began to heal. Foundation personnel grabbed SCP-XXXX and dragged it back to containment before SCP-████'s wounds could fully heal.

Interview Following Incident XXXX-2

Interviewer: Dr. ██
Interviewed: SCP-XXXX
Date: ██/██/20██
Dr. ██: What the fuck were you doing, XXXX?
SCP-XXXX: Its wounds screamed.
Dr. ██: They're supposed to be in pain! The procedures for ████ are a lot different than yours! In order to recontain it, we have to [DATA EXPUNGED]!
SCP-XXXX: It called to me. I still pay penance.
Dr. ██: Are you fucking kidding me?! All of this is part of your penance for the rats?!
SCP-XXXX: All I do is. I killed. I broke. I fix anything. I fix anytime.
Dr. ██ paces around the interview room, agitated.
SCP-XXXX: I do not want more blood on my hands. Do not let me hear its screams.

At SCP-XXXX's request, stricter containment procedures were implemented. Despite the apparent pain SCP-XXXX is in when SCP-████, SCP-████ or SCP-███ breach containment and cause [DATA EXPUNGED], SCP-XXXX has made no effort to breach containment. As of ██/██/20██, SCP-XXXX claims its penance is still unpaid.

Footnotes

9. I noticed you put in a request to reclassify him, ████████. I'd like to say three things. First, I get that you think he deserves reclassification. Is he dangerous enough to be Keter? I don't know, I'm new here. The only Keter I've seen is Nyarlathotep (2662). Second, you want to reclassify him as a Thaumiel? Are you out of your fucking mind?! I know him better than any of you, and there is no way he's consistent enough to contain other SCP items! Third, if anything else happens to him because of the Foundation's negligence or oversights, I'm giving him seven apples. Good luck finding him after that. -Collin McCullough

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