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Item #: SCP-xxxx
Object Class: Safe/Euclid(?)
Special Containment Procedure: SCP-xxxx is to be contained within a lockbox in the office of Dr Jackson. SCP-xxxx is not to be copied or destroyed. Use of SCP-xxxx to be limited to research and experimentation only for the express purpose of understanding and reversing its affect. Direct oversight of any project involving SCP-xxxx required by Dr Jackson. The use of SCP-xxxx for it’s intended purpose is prohibited.
Instances of SCP-xxxx-1 are to be contained within a sensory deprivation chamber. Any material relating to the horror genre, graphic news items or any other disturbing subject matter are to be confiscated. Instances of SCP-xxxx-1 are to be maintained in a perpetual state of wakefulness through the use of constant intravenous and controlled environmental stimulation. Complementary therapy to negate the side affects of stimulant overuse and sleep deprivation are to be provided when required.
Description: SCP-xxxx is a reel to reel audio tape recording containing white noise oscillating at a frequency of 4Hz with a 60 minute duration. Developed by Dr Robert Jackson and Researcher Joseph Adams to mistakenly remover a necessary biological phenomenon originally misidentified as anomalous.
The phenomenon in question is a manifestation of the barrier between dream and reality. This barrier in-of itself is non-anomalous though most individuals are unable to perceive it. A small number of people who possess the ability to lucid dream may briefly interact with this barrier when awoken suddenly during the REM stage of the sleep cycle.
Removal of this dream-reality barrier leads to increasing mental instability and eventual psychosis. The dreams experienced by the subject will gradually bleed into their perception of reality. Hallucinations increase in both intensity and frequency with the subject eventually losing the ability to distinguish dream from reality.
Interview Log: xxxx-A-1
Subject: Researcher Joseph Adams
subject appears relaxed
Dr Jackson - Mr Adams can you please explain to me what exactly it is you are seeing?
Subject - mate, I tell you what I don’t see am I right?
Dr Jackson - excuse me?
Subject leans forward
Subject - they’re everywhere and they’re all smokin’
Subject leans back in his chair, nods then grins at Dr Jackson
Dr Jackson - I’m sorry I-
Subject - women, Robert!
Subject gesticulates wildly around him
Subject - how are you not seeing this, man?!
END LOG
Interview Log: xxxx-A-2
subject appears agitated, sleep deprived
Subject - Doc, is it here?
Dr Jackson - is what-
Subject - don’t fuck with me man is it here?
Dr Jackson - I’m afraid I don’t-
Subject grabs Dr Jackson’s lab-coat
Dr Jackson - Jo, please I need you to stay calm and-
Subject - it’s here and you know it is, don’t you? You planned this you fucking…
Subject paces around the room
Subject - I outran it yesterday… three days I’ve been hiding from it and I’ll be
fucked-
Subject slams his fists onto table
Subject - if I’m going to let you… of all fucking people…
Dr Jackson - what are you running from, Joseph?
Subject laughs
Subject - how the fuck could you have missed it? How the fuck have you not fucking contained it yet? What the fuck are you-
pause
Subject - you… you’re doing this just to fuck with me, aren’t you? I know you are you fucking… Answer me!
pause
Subject - Doctor… Please…
END LOG
Interview Log: xxxx-A-3
subject appears agitated, emotional, unstable
Dr Jackson - Please Jo, sit down… I need you to tell me what you see
pause
Dr Jackson - Jo?
Subject - it’s so loud they’re all so fucking loud I… I keep telling them to stop… to just shut the fuck up but… They just won’t fucking leave… I just need to-
Subject stands suddenly, throwing back his chair and paces the room
Subject - and her, she-
Dr Jackson - who?
Subject stops pacing and stares at Dr Jackson
Subject - I saw her Robert I saw her I saw her face I keep seeing her fucking face she’s there everywhere I look she’s there with those fucking eyes- I can’t- why did you-
Subject slumps against the wall and crumples to the floor, sobbing
Subject - Why did you do this to me, Doctor?
Dr Jackson - I’m sorry Jo… I didn’t-
Subject - she… she was my daughter
END LOG
Interview Log: xxxx-A-4
subject appears lethargic
Dr Jackson - do you know where you are?
pause
Dr Jackson - can you tell me the date? The year, at least?
pause
Dr Jackson - do you know… do you recognise me? It’s me, Rob Jackson… Jo?
pause
Subject - it doesn’t matter, none of it does, at least… not really. I just… can’t seem to be able to find the exit. Not this time. Hey… you’re a doctor right, you’re a smart man
Dr Jackson - Jo, I’m sorry I didn’t intend for any of this, for none of this to-
Pause
Dr Jackson - I had no idea, we had no idea… we shouldn’t have… I shouldn’t…
Subject - You can’t help me, can you? Doctor?
Subject laughs while repeating the word ‘doctor’, becoming increasingly more frantic
Dr Jackson - Jo please, I need you… need you to… please try to calm-
Subject stands slowly, places both hands on the desk, leaning forward
Subject - Tell me, please… what exactly is the point of you… Doctor?
END LOG
Experiment Log: xxxx-A-1
Test #: xxxx
Subject: Researcher Joseph Adams. 31 year old male. History of lucid dreaming and sleep paralysis. No prior history of mental illness.
Date: xx-xx-xxxx
Subject originally reported experiencing what he believed to be potentially anomalous phenomenon while in his role as a researcher with the Foundation. He experienced nightly lucid dreams with periodic sleep paralysis-like episodes. He reported seeing the same ‘entity’ in each dream and believed this to be anomalous. He reported his experience to his superior, Dr Jackson.
Date: xx-xx-xxxx
Dr Jackson developed SCP-xxxx with the aid of the subject in his role as assistant researcher. The subject agreed to testing SCP-xxxx personally.
Date: xx-xx-xxxx
The subject utilised the audio recording prior to sleep for the required duration of the treatment protocol. The treatment was deemed a success and he reported complete resolution of his potentially anomalous symptoms.
Date: xx-xx-xxxx
However, the subject noted increased feelings of daytime fatigue, anxiety, panic and dread. No physical cause could be ascertained for these symptoms nor could any effective treatment be devised.
Date: xx-xx-xxxx
Subject reported minor visual and auditory hallucinations. There is a concern that his lack of sleep, high pressure role within the Foundation and medication side effects are the cause.
Date: xx-xx-xxxx
Subject reported an increase in both intensity and frequency of hallucinations. He reports the content correlates with a dream he experienced the previous night.
Date: xx-xx-xxxx
Subject has experienced a marked decline in mental state. He claims the things he dreams now follow him into reality. His hallucinations are now near constant. He is showing an unwillingness to undergo a regular sleep schedule, choosing instead to ingest stimulants.
Date: xx-xx-xxxx
The subject has reported a plateau in the frequency of hallucinations since choosing to forego sleep. He has, however, experienced a decrease in physical health as a result of both sleep deprivation and stimulant overuse.
Date: xx-xx-xxxx
The subject has agreed to terminate use of stimulants and continue with a minimal sleep schedule. Subject has requested the use of amnestics. This request has been denied as there is insufficient evidence as to their ability to restore the dream-reality barrier.
Date: xx-xx-xxxx
Subject is no longer able to distinguish dream from reality. He is apathetic to his situation and surroundings. Subject believes he is currently in a lucid dream state and will soon regain consciousness. Expresses a singleminded desire to locate what he believes to be ‘the exit’ but is unable to do so.
Date: xx-xx-xxxx
Subject to be placed within a sensory deprivation chamber until the restoration of the dream-reality barrier can be established. Recommend treatment protocol for the subjects current condition includes continuous intravenous stimulants and any complementary therapy to negate side effects. Environmental stimulation involving light and sound should be maintained indefinitely.
Date: xx-xx-xxxx
Subject, previously known as Researcher Joseph Adams, to be designated SCP-xxxx-1 effective immediately.
END LOG
Item#: SCP-xxxx
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-xxxx is to be contained within a standard humanoid containment unit adapted for increased accessibility. SCP-xxxx requires secondary containment within a rigid structural support system to maintain stability. External reinforcement provided by patchwork welding or riveting the affected areas where appropriate. Replace as necessary. Treatment with immunosuppressant and chemotherapeutic drugs as per autoimmune protocol. Personnel are reminded to maintain a strictly professional relationships with SCP-xxxx and to refrain from emotional investment in the circumstances of it’s containment.
Description: Professor Beighton noted a sense of hopelessness at the increase in negativity and discord within the worlds population. He professed a strong desire to reintroduce positivity and happiness. SCP-xxxx was initially designed, manufactured and augmented for the express purpose of improving the mental health and well being of those it interacted with.
After the sudden death of professor Beighton the university withdrew funding from the project. Dr Ehlers attempted to upgrade SCP-xxxx in order to secure an extension and an additional grant from the faculty. The introduction of incompatible nanotechnology triggered an autoimmune reaction resulting in complete rejection of the inorganic component. The university cancelled the project and transferred SCP-xxxx to Foundation custody for further study.
Description: SCP-xxxx is a humanoid organic-inorganic hybrid with a black/white asymmetrical alternating skin pigmentation. The exact age of SCP-xxxx is undetermined however it retains the approximate appearance of a 21 - 24 year estimated range. SCP-xxxx possesses decreased structural stability and an inability to adjust to normal gravity. It demonstrates an increased susceptibility to damage resulting in a high degree of widespread chronic pain.
Due to sustained autoimmune damage to it’s internal structure SCP-xxxx is susceptible to sudden mechanical failure of the synovial joints. The cardiovascular system is incapable of maintaining the recommended fluid volume or adequate pressure when vertical. The nervous and endocrine systems register exaggerated response to minimal stimuli. The digestive system is none functional at this time.
SCP-xxxx often displays a strong desire for physical activity and mental enrichment. It shows an interest in the work of the Foundation and a willingness to learn more about it’s environment. It regularly expresses a need to leave containment in order to partake in recreational and sporting activities, visit popular tourist attractions and engage in educational pursuits. SCP-xxxx displays complex emotional range, requiring frequent social interaction and conversational input.
SCP-xxxx understands it’s constant state of physical degradation and requirement for repair necessities continual containment. SCP-xxxx displays disappointment with it’s inability to participate in activities it views as enjoyable. The confinement of SCP-xxxx within its defective anatomy is a source of emotional instability.
Foundation personnel responsible for the maintenance of SCP-xxxx describe feelings of emotional well being due in part to it’s amiable nature and outgoing attitude. Many report a desire to converse on a more regular basis and an eagerness to engage in further social activity. Staff find interactions with SCP-xxxx uplifting, leaving the containment unit with a sense of lasting optimism.
Frequent or extended interaction with SCP-xxxx produces a negative reaction in susceptible individuals. Prolonged exposure results in a sense of burden leaving personnel unable to concentrate on daily tasks. Those affected may request complete discontinuation of contact with SCP-xxxx, with some expressing regret over the discovery it’s existence. A minority feel a persistent need to affect the role of caregiver in an effort to improve the existence of SCP-xxxx to the detriment of their own well-being.
Sensitive personnel describe a constant inescapable awareness of SCP-xxxx. Staff report feelings of hopelessness and grief concerning it’s containment. The inability of the Foundation to effectively treat SCP-xxxx becoming an oppressive and omnipresent burden. Affected staff members express regret over obtaining knowledge of its existence and the reality of it’s situation.
INTERACTION LOG 1 - MAINTENANCE TECH A. EDWARDS/ SCP-XXXX
SCP-xxxx - Of course I like the third one but the I think the second one is so much better… the Battle for Helms Deep is just so epic! I can’t even with that- and then with the- and and and- gah!
Edwards - Yeah… yeah you’re probably right
SCP-xxxx - What’s up? You seem… I mean you’re like Alex but kinda less… I don’t know? Alex-ish?
Edwards - Na it’s just there’s this promotion coming up. I wanna go for it but- I’m just- yeah I think I’ll leave it y’know? I just don’t feel like I’m really good enough for that. I mean, be honest, I’m not exactly topping the company list for management material really am I?
SCP-xxxx - Hey y’know what? You got this! You’re awesome and you know you are! No-one else here works as hard as you do and puts all that extra time in…why wouldn’t they pick you? I bet you can’t even give me one reason! You go kick that promotion butt!
Edwards - You can’t seriously think I stand a chance? Although… you know, you’re right about the overtime and I’m project lead here… Hey maybe I will give it a go what’s the worst that could happen right?
SCP-xxxx - Absolutely! Well I believe in you and that has to count for something at least!
Edwards - It’s just… my confidence took a bit of a hit after that whole incident a few months back with the containment breech I honestly thought I’d checked the-
SCP-xxxx - Oh never-mind that now! You can’t keep beating yourself up for past mistakes forever or you’ll never be able to move on and be happy! Give yourself a break and let’s just focus on right now, ok? I’ve still got some cake left over from Dr Darcey’s visit, his wife is an excellent baker by the way and why don’t we have some of this fancy fruit tea from Dr West? You’ll feel better in no time!
Edwards - You know? That sounds like a plan. And thank you. I needed to hear that today.
SCP-xxxx - Personally I think everyone needs to hear that I have cake
Edwards - By the way, why do you have all this stuff anyway? It’s not exactly Foundation protocol and you can’t even eat it anyway
SCP-xxxx - Everyone always comes to visit and everyone always brings me presents… I really like it here Alex
END LOG
INTERACTION LOG 2 - MAINTENANCE TECH A. EDWARDS / SCP-XXXX
SCP-xxxx - Yeah I’ve got hydrotherapy then the physio is coming at 3 I think? We’re working on my shoulders! My left one is like, a total disaster right now! But ugh I hate physio. I don’t understand how it even helps when it hurts so much… But whatever, right? It’s surprising how you get there when you keep going I guess! Then there’s the therapist… yes, but also no.
Edwards - How so? She… hasn’t hurt you, has she? You should say something if you find her exercises too much
SCP-xxxx - Oh, no it’s just… she doesn’t understand why I need physiotherapy when I’m not a “real person”. She thinks you should just like, repair me or whatever.
Edwards - But you are a real person though? Just ignore her she doesn’t know everything. I guess no amount of physiotherapy can cure ignorance, right?
SCP-xxxx - Right! Sometimes people forget I might not be a complete person but I can still feel things just like they can
Edwards - In fact, you don’t waste your life being a dick so you’re already ahead of say… at least 50% of the population right there on the humanity scale
SCP - xxxx - Thanks! That makes me feel a bit better y’know? Everyone expects me to be happy and upbeat all the time. To just deal with everything and smile about it like “hey, no worries it’s all good!” That’s what I’m supposed to be. Sometimes it’s just so fucking hard though. How can I inspire everyone else to be strong when I can’t even be strong myself?
Edwards - Well it’s easier to cheer people up than it is to tear them down. Also you… shouldn’t be saying things like that… that kind of language, it doesn’t suit you.
SCP- xxxx - What do you mean? Dr Cyrus says it all the time and nobody says anything to him. I think it sounds… kinda fancy
Edwards - Yeah well Dr Cyrus should know better. Curse words aren’t fancy Zebedee you’re better than that. What else has he been saying to you?
SCP-xxxx - Nothing really… he just likes to tell me about his problems. Everyone likes to tell me about their problems. Dr Darcey with his drinking, Researcher Caleb and his wife’s drinking, then there’s Stacey from Admin with the kids-
Edwards - Listen Zeb you shouldn’t tell people about these things. It’s called confidentiality. It’s a new word for you to learn, ok? I’ll write it down.
SCP-xxxx - Oh… ok. Sorry. This isn’t another curse word, right? like fu- that word Dr Cyrus says?
Edwards - No Zeb. It’s just a fancy word for secret.
SCP-xxxx - Like the Foundation, or SCP… and Zebedee? Just a fancy word for secret?
extended silence
SCP-xxxx - By the way, before you go can I show you this real quick? It’s just this YouTube video I found. If you don’t have time it can wait.
Edwards - Sure thing. I’ve got a couple of minutes before my shift starts.
SCP-xxxx - What is this place? It looks so bright and colourful. Everyone looks like they’re having such a good time! And that huge fairytale princess castle? What the actual f- fudge cake?
Edwards - Oh that’s Disney World I think. It’s this huge theme park in Florida. I’ve never been but I know plenty of people who have. It’s supposed to be amazing.
SCP-xxxx - Cool! Oh… wow what is that? There on the screen? It looks like a huge monster! Everyone is screaming but… they’re laughing too? Uh…
Edwards - They’re called rollercoasters. They’re supposed to be scary and thrilling to ride. I’m not sure what that is. I’ve never been. I’ll Google it if you want?
SCP-xxxx - Nah it’s ok. Can we go there? I want to go on it. No one has to know I’m gone right? It looks awesome! I want to go to Disney and see the rollercoasters! And the castle! And the characters! We can do that?
Edwards - Ah sorry Zebedee but I don’t think you’ll be able to go on a rollercoaster. It’s too dangerous. I’ve only just fused your cervical spine. It’s just not worth the risk really. Besides, you know you can’t leave.
END LOG
INTERACTION LOG 3 - MAINTENANCE TECH A. EDWARDS/ SCP-XXXX
SCP-xxxx - Life is an adventure, y’know? Sometimes I walk across the room just fine… sometimes it’s a hip or a knee or a surprise shoulder. Sometimes I don’t get there at all, maybe there’s a special edition floor meeting, who knows? There’s never a dull moment, that’s for sure!
Edwards - Doesn’t it ever bother you though, like- get you down at all? I mean, it hurts right and you can’t do the stuff you want?
extended silence
SCP-xxxx - Na it’s fine… it’s all good no worries I don’t mind at all… and I have my wheelchair so it’s even less of a problem- not that it was ever a problem to start with
Edwards - But your arms though? I just got called over here to relocated your left shoulder and spot weld a new patch… you can’t even use your chair
SCP-xxxx - Yes… yeah well it’s character building… besides I’m not going far anyway so it doesn’t even matter no worries it’s fine it’s all good
Edwards - Zebedee, are you ok?
END LOG
INTERACTION LOG 4 - MAINTENANCE TECH A. EDWARDS/ SCP-XXXX
Edwards - Hey Zeb. What’s up?
SCP-xxxx - Everything is awesome! And you?
Edwards - Are you sure though? Oh you know… the usual. By the way, I skipped lunch today am I ok to grab some cake? I promise I’ll save some for the others.
SCP-xxxx - Of course I’m sure! Never better! Oh no that’s terrible! Hm I… don’t have any cake now . Dr Darcey doesn’t visit anymore.
Edwards - Oh? Ok what about those scones Karen from Finance makes?
SCP-xxxx - Nope no scones. Karen doesn’t come around either.
Edwards - Um… fruit loaf? Jeff Bedford’s fruit loaf! Surely you have some of that still?
SCP-xxxx - Sorry Alex. Fresh out. Jeff stopped visiting ages ago.
Edwards - Oh I didn’t realise he probably-
SCP-xxxx - In fact, nobody comes to visit me anymore really besides you and the medical people. I don’t know what happened, it’s like everyone just kinda forgot about me or got bored or just moved on with their lives. Where did everyone go? Surely everyone wouldn’t all leave at the same time? And not even say goodbye? Did I do something wrong Alex?
Edwards - No, no! It’s nothing personal! It’s just the Foundation… people get transferred all the time it-
SCP-xxxx - I just wanted to make people happy I don’t understand how did I make things worse for everybody? Alex, you can fix me right? You can repair me, you can make me better? Then I can stop making people sad.
END LOG
INTERVIEW LOG - MAINTENANCE TECH A. EDWARDS / DR. S. INDIGO
Dr Indigo - This is the third time you’ve been to see me this week, Alex. What’s on your mind?
Edwards - It’s just really bothering me. It’s starting to really get under my skin. Why can’t we do more? Everything we have here, all the technology and the people… and you’re telling me there’s nothing we can do? I’m not being funny but are you taking the piss?
Dr Indigo - I think you need to try and move away from this. You’re becoming too emotionally invested. Have you spoken to a supervisor about transfer?
Edwards - Tell me, do you think this is acceptable? If Zebedee-
Dr Indigo - SCP-xxxx-
Edwards - If Zebedee was human would you be comfortable leaving her untreated, locked up and forgotten? Just because she had the audacity to have a disease, a disability?
pause
Edwards - It’s unreasonable and quite frankly it’s unacceptable. She’s in pain all day everyday and no one is even trying to help her. Sure everyone comes to visit. Her containment unit is a literal revolving door of people coming to forget the shirstrom that is this place for five minutes but then they just leave and do fuck all in return. Do you think that is ok? Can you honestly tell me that we, the Foundation, are doing enough here?
Dr Indigo - This isn’t about what I think. This is about you. You’re losing your professionalism. You need to keep your distance. How much time have you spent with SPC-xxxx, would you say? Just a rough estimations will do.
Edwards - Does it matter really? Someone has to spend time with her. She’s not going to take care of herself. Who else is going to look after her if I don’t? I don’t see you breaking your neck to lend you a hand. Isn’t that your whole deal anyway? Or are you actually happy to let her suffer since she’s apparently doing your job better than you?
Dr Indigo - Mr Edwards please, that’s enough. Remember where you are and precisely who you are working for. Now, let’s just take a moment to focus on you, that is after all why we are here is it not?
pause
Now Alex, are you managing to get enough sleep? Plenty to eat? You haven’t mentioned your family in a while, how are they doing? Did you ever end up apply for that promotion you talked about? Seen any good films lately? I know how much you love cinema.
Edwards - That stuff is on the back burner for now. I just need to make sure she’s ok. We need to do something, someone needs to figure something out for her. I keep trying to talk to the doctors and researchers but… it’s like pulling teeth out of a dead horses head talking to those scientific types and desk jockeys. Anyway what time is it? I said I’d be back in an hour to help her realign her lumbar spine and re-weld her hips.
Dr Indigo - Why don’t you stay here and talk to me? Or join your colleagues in the canteen for something to eat?
Edwards - No. I need to do this, I’m on call today. Besides I want to talk to her therapist, if I don’t help her no-one else will and she’s too nice to say anything. Can you believe she thinks Zeb does’t feel real pain because she’s not a real person? That woman is unbelievable she has no right to call herself a therapist!
Dr Indigo - Alex please just remember you’re talking about Foundation staff-
Edwards - Maybe I will just grab a coffee. I’m feeling a bit run down maybe it will give me a boost.
END LOG
