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Item number: SCP-XXXX

Object class: Euclid

Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be held in a standard humanoid containment cell, and provided triple the standard amount of rations a normal human of its specifications would require. During Dykhaniye events, all present staff are to vacate the cell and those with psychological clearance are to view from a remote location. Any instances where SCP-XXXX is removed from its containment cell, all exposed areas are to be thoroughly purged of all parasites or parasite eggs.

Staff are to avoid any physical contact with SCP-XXXX, and in the event of physical contact staff are to be examined for parasites or parasite eggs and provided the appropriate medication to counteract the infection should any be found.

Those who knew Doctor Morgenstern are under no circumstances to be assigned to SCP-XXXX.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a female human, approximately 23 years of age, and is generally compliant with Foundation requests. SCP-XXXX claims to be named Shay [REDACTED], and claims to have grown up in [REDACTED] New York. Despite records indicating no such person having existed.

SCP-XXXX’s physiology differs from that of a baseline human in several places, the first being that it possesses a tongue capable of extending up to two meters via unknown methods and can be used to perform basic tasks (Such as pouring a glass of water and writing simple sentences) during testing. In addition to this, SCP-XXXX’s right arm is extremely deformed, ending in a clump of exposed tissue with three 30 cm black metal spikes of unknown composition emerging from it shaped like typical rodent claws. SCP-XXXX shows only minor motor control over these spikes.

SCP-XXXX’s main anomalous property is that it is a host to an unknown number of parasites which seem to inhabit primarily the muscular and digestive systems. While most of these parasites are non-anomalous in nature, their behavior has been noted as extremely unusual for their species, and testing has indicated that SCP-XXXX has some limited control over them. SCP-XXXX refers to these parasites as “My boys” and seems to have an almost maternal bond with them.

In addition to this, several large worm like parasites measuring between 0.5 and 1.7 meters in length (Designated SCP-XXXX-1) are contained within SCP-XXXX’s stomach. SCP-XXXX has claimed to possess a psychic connection to these parasites in particular, and approximately every 20-30 days undergoes a Dykhaniye event, during which SCP-XXXX [REDACTED]. SCP-XXXX claims these events are normal, and healthy for both parties.

Interview log:

The following interview was conducted between SCP-XXXX and project lead Doctor Morgenstern shortly after containment, recorded via audio.

Doctor Morgenstern: Good evening, miss [REDACTED].

SCP-XXXX: Hello.

Doctor Morgenstern: How are you today?

SCP-XXXX: Bored. I really didn’t think that would be my problem, but you guys are treating me like an animal. All I do is eat, drink, and go to the bathroom.

Doctor Morgenstern: I’m sorry to hear that. Hopefully I can provide you some entertainment.

SCP-XXXX: Please do, doctor.

Nine seconds of silence are noted

Doctor Morgenstern: Well, I have some questions to ask. The parasites-

SCP-XXXX: Oh don’t call them that. Parasite is such an icky word.

Doctor Morgenstern: Alright… The things inside you. Can you tell us anything about them? Where they came from for instance?

SCP-XXXX: Oh, they were born inside me. All of the ones alive right now at least… their fathers and mothers came from all sorts of places though. Roadkill, livestock, polluted water…

Doctor Morgenstern: And you don’t… mind this?

SCP-XXXX: Of course not! Well, it hurts sometimes of course, and they need a lot of food, but it’s no different from having a baby when you really think about it.

Doctor Morgenstern: I’m afraid I don’t follow.

SCP-XXXX: Little things inside you… growing and developing… to them you are their entire world after all. It hurts, you’ll get side effects, and you’ll need to support them, but you love them. You love them like a goddess would, watching them grow and learn with nothing but care. I am their mother, and they my boys.

Doctor Morgenstern: I suppose I can understand that in a sense.

SCP-XXXX: Thanks, even if you are just placating me because you think I’m dangerous.

Doctor Morgenstern: No, genuinely. Well, really the only thing that doesn’t make much sense to me is that it isn’t the same species as you.

SCP-XXXX: Oh species shmecies. The line between ‘species’ is so artificially drawn. Life is life, human or not. Hell, you guys should know that more than anyone if you collect things like me.

Doctor Morgenstern: I suppose. And how did you develop this mentality?

Thirteen seconds of silence are noted

SCP-XXXX: Do I have to say?

Doctor Morgenstern: I would advise not keeping secrets. Cooperation does grant certain perks in some cases.

SCP-XXXX: Just… I was kind of passed around by a bunch of Nalkics and they… kinda screwed me up when I was… younger.

Doctor Morgenstern: Nalkics?

SCP-XXXX: Yeah… I… I was an idiot and I went to them looking for help with something and they… they screwed me up.

SCP-XXXX is noted to sob slightly, indicating crying

Doctor Morgenstern: It’s alright… you don’t have to say right now. And you’re safe here, don’t worry. For all its flaws, this place will keep you safe as a bank.

SCP-XXXX: Thanks… Can we keep talking?

Doctor Morgenstern: If you’d like, sure.

Interview continued for several hours. Nothing of particular note is discussed.

The following interview was conducted between SCP-4321 and project lead Doctor Morgenstern several months following containment recorded via audio.

SCP-XXXX: Oh, hey [REDACTED]

Doctor Morgenstern: We’re on the record now, please don’t use my first name.

SCP-XXXX: Ah, shit. Sorry.

Doctor Morgenstern: It’s alright. I just need to ask a few questions.

SCP-XXXX: Of course, go ahead.

Doctor Morgenstern: During testing you demonstrated some control over your boys. Can you explain this at all?

SCP-XXXX: I speak and my boys listen. All there is to it.

Doctor Morgenstern: Alright. And the large anomalous boys in your stomach? Can you say where you got those?

SCP-XXXX: Yeah… The… Nalkics. I just… I can talk to them because they’re psychic, but… I try to forget. They’re still my boys.

Doctor Morgenstern: And the events you go through once a month?

SCP-XXXX: It’s to… let them breath. It’s good for me, and for them too. Just kinda hurts a little.

Doctor Morgenstern: Right. Can you tell us… how they were inserted?

SCP-XXXX: Please don’t… please don’t…

Doctor Morgenstern: I’m sorry, but they really do want me to ask it.

A pause of fifteen seconds is noted

SCP-XXXX: They cut me open. I… I was awake while they… and they… put the eggs inside… Lot’s of chanting… carving… they did that a lot.

Doctor Morgenstern: I’m sorry. Hopefully that’s enough to answer the question.

SCP-XXXX: It’s okay.. I know you don’t… I know it’s not your fault, I just…

Doctor Morgenstern: Here, let me just-

Audio recording abruptly ends

The following audio recording was recorvered from Doctor Morgenstern’s body and was never officially logged. The date is unknown but believed to be several months following the previous interview. It is believed the recording was accidental.

Doctor Morgenstern: -nd you don’t miss them?

SCP-XXXX: Of course I do, but… Even if I could go back, they wouldn’t want me like this. Hell, I don’t even think I would leave if I could.

Doctor Morgenstern: Really? I know I would.

SCP-XXXX: You’d leave me?

Doctor Morgenstern: That’s not what I meant. I just… I really hate it here.

SCP-XXXX: But you’d leave me alone?

Doctor Morgenstern: No. No, I… I wouldn’t. If I was gonna leave, I’d take you with me.

SCP-XXXX: Thanks.

A pause of eight seconds is noted

SCP-XXXX: I love you, [REDACTED]

Doctor Morgenstern: … I love you too, Shay.

SCP-XXXX: To answer your question from yesterday, I think I’d like to.

Doctor Morgenstern: And you’re sure all the… you know, that it’s safe?

SCP-XXXX: Yeah, I can move them around after all. They’ll do what I ask them to.

Doctor Morgenstern: Alright… and you’re sure you want to?

SCP-XXXX: … Those cameras aren’t…

Doctor Morgenstern: Yeah, don’t worry. They’re off.

SCP-XXXX: Then yeah… I’m ready.

Doctor Morgenstern: Well first I need to drop off some papers at my office. I won’t be long.

SCP-XXXX: Alright… I’ll be waiting.

Sounds of containment door opening are noted

Five minutes of silence are noted

Sounds of office door opening are noted

Audio recording ceases automatically after several hours of silence

Addendum:

Indecent report:

At 4:32 AM October [REDACTED], four months after the believed date of the previous recording, the body of Doctor Morgenstern was discovered in SCP-XXXX’s containment cell, infested with a multitude of parasites and bleeding out of a large chest wound. SCP-XXXX was found nearby its containment cell, confused and disoriented, covered in blood later determined to be Morgenstern’s.

Upon further investigation the cameras had been deactivated, and were automatically set to upload footage of SCP-XXXX sleeping, so no footage of the incident exists. SCP-XXXX has refused to explain during all attempts to inquire as to what happened.

Notice from Senior Researcher Braun:

While Doctor Morgenstern’s death is tragic, it’s important to remember that it’s his own damn fault, and the fault of all those who undoubtedly helped him in this little escapade. We have rules for a reason, damnit. These things are dangerous, even if they seem friendly or loving, and I would expect the common professionalism to not try and form a relationship with what very well could be a human atom bomb.

And to all those who helped Morgenstern with this idiocy, I expected more from you. This was unprofessional, dangerous, and unethical. All I can say is I hope for your sake none of you are discovered during investigations.