An instance of SCP-XXXX-1 assuming its non-anomalous form
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: Because of its nature, SCP-XXXX requires no high maintenance containment. Containment procedures used for safe class structural anomalies (guarded perimeter, surveillance, etc) have been put into effect, with steel stakes marking the minimum safe distance from it and the observation site. Noise dampening and recording devices are to be placed on all speakers in SCP-XXXX, these devices are to be checked for any degradation on a monthly basis. Any SCP-XXXX-1 instances that manifest inside of the observation site are to be reported, and a level 2 lockdown is to be put into effect until the instance demanifests. In the event a repeat of Incident-89B occurs, all staff must evacuate to the nearest site and continue observing SCP-XXXX remotely.
SCP-XXXX-1 entities found outside of containment are to be apprehended immediately. Mobile Task Force Omega-56 ("Galloping Buggers") are to be deployed with thermal imaging cameras and contain the entity within a windowless horse trailer modified to accommodate instances of SCP-XXXX-1, where they must remain until the instance demanifests. Should the entity become aggressive, Omega-56 is to eliminate it via high calibre weaponry.
MTF members are to exercise extreme care when interacting with SCP-XXXX-1 instances, including the use of thick clothing or body armor to prevent physical contact. In the event any SCP-XXXX-1 instance is discovered within SCP-XXXX with a civilian, they are to be terminated immediately by any means possible. Said civilians are to be debriefed afterwards, and given amnestics.
Should Omega-56 fail in rescue attempts, the civilians lost to SCP-XXXX-1 are to be declared dead, with their cause of death labeled as accidental drowning.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a 8.09 hectare horse race venue located in a forest near Plockton, Scotland. Consisting of an entrance hall, clubhouse, and seating areas. Despite being in severe disrepair, including heavy water damage and an unstable foundation, it remains structurally sound. Records and other items found within places its construction between the early 70’s and late 80’s, and that it was originally branded as “The Great Kelpie Track,” and was owned by Jhonathan O’Brien, the former chairman of the “O’Brien Country Club.”
The track is composed entirely out of mud and marshland. This area contains no life, but several decaying plants and animal corpses have been found within. Despite this, wildlife has been found in the area surrounding SCP-XXXX. SCP-XXXX’s speaker system will periodically activate through unknown means and emit audio cues, such as garbled phrases in a male’s voice with a heavy scottish accent, garbled sounds, and several distorted snippets of popular songs.
On several occasions after incident-89B, several hostile comments will be made to a currently unknown individual, such as comments referencing previous physical or verbal abuse, the killing of the individual's family, and telling this individual that they are going to "put them through the same pain." It is currently unknown why these comments are made, and why it continues to make them. While SCP-XXXX is itself harmless, the main threat caused by SCP-XXXX are entities that manifest outside of it. Hereby referred to as SCP-XXXX-1.
SCP-XXXX-1 are entities with the appearance of a pure white Equus caballus, and are nearly indistinguishable from normal members of Equus caballus. All instances are identical in appearance, with the exception of minor imperfections on their coat, which are unique between instances. SCP-XXXX-1 radiate no body heat, and are able to withstand injuries that would otherwise be fatal to normal equine, even if the injury in question destroys a large portion of its head or body. SCP-XXXX-1 entities are typically docile, but will become hostile if approached with malicious intent or are accidentally injured. Individuals who encounter an SCP-XXXX-1 instance will always describe it as looking “beautiful and noble”, with emphasis to the coat and eyes of the entity. Individuals will also describe being compelled to interact or ride the instance, though these effects will often dissipate if they are debriefed on the nature of the instance, or if the instance has metamorphosed into its true appearance.
When a human touches an SCP-XXXX-1 instance for an extended period of time, the instance will undergo rapid decomposition, and the subject will be attached to the entity via a black tar-like substance. While this adhesive is impossible to break apart from under normal circumstances, injuring the instance or amputating affected extremities will free the victim. However, affected extremities will remain stuck to the instance.
Periodically, SCP-XXXX-1 instances will manifest several meters or kilometers outside of SCP-XXXX during “retrieval events,” and situate themselves in secluded locations. As of writing, no instances have been found near commercial areas or civilian residences near major population centers. After an instance finds one or more suitable human subjects, it will attempt to lure the subjects to it and capture them. If this fails for whatever reason however, the instance will remain in the initial area until it captures the human or demanifests normally. After one or more humans come into contact with the instance, it will begin to decompose and bond with them. The instance will make an effort to ensure the subjects do not touch the ground, if the subject was not riding it during this metamorphosis. Instances who have captured a human will then return to SCP-XXXX shortly after. The time retrieval events take to complete varies, but will usually take between several hours or days. If entities remains outside SCP-XXXX’s area for an extended period of time, is in an enclosed area for thirty minutes, or has sustained a significant amount of damage, it will demanifest naturally.
After all active SCP-XXXX-1 instances return to SCP-XXXX, they will begin to race around the track, observations have determined each instance must complete the track five times to win. Each instance will do so until one has achieved victory. After which, the first three instances will revert to their non-anomalous form and release their victim. After the victim is released, they will receive a trophy constructed of human hearts and livers. Subjects below third place will have their instance let out several distressed volcilizations before running into a nearby loch, with the first three instances following shortly after. No manifestations will occur for several weeks following this race, and the whereabouts of those brought into the loch are unknown.
Interviews with those who have won a race, or have been rescued from previous SCP-XXXX-1 instances have revealed that hallucinations will occur shortly after the race begins, with subjects describing SCP-XXXX as appearing well maintained at this time. SCP-XXXX-1 and other subjects will be perceived as non-anomalous horses and horse jockeys, other components of a horse race will also be perceived at this time, along with a crowd of individuals. Those outside of SCP-XXXX at this time will report hearing the speaker system continuously emit garbled audio, if there are only three subjects however, the speakers will instead play the final part of ‘William Tell Overture’ by italian composer Gioachino Antonio Rossini. In addition, winners will begin experiencing a delusional effect after winning, such as believing they are a professional horse jockey, and continuing to experience the hallucinations until some form of amnesia is experienced. Those below third place will describe all components will decay into their current form with each passing lap, and that the crowd and announcer will ‘deteriorate’ as the race nears an end (See Addendum-XXXX-2 for more details).
Addendum XXXX-1 — Discovery: SCP-XXXX was brought to the Foundation’s attention on 1995-07-13, after multiple missing persons reports were brought up in several newspapers in Plockton and nearby towns. These reports mentioned the persons going missing after telling family and friends about “beautiful looking horses near their house” before disappearing, one report had mentioned an elderly woman continuously mentioning the presence of a “kelpie” near their garden before vanishing. An investigation into these reports was conducted, while no unusual activity was reported, multiple hoof prints and strands of white Equus caballus hair strands covered in the viscous substance SCP-XXXX-1 produces was found.
After a follow up investigation on 1995-07-18, three SCP-XXXX-1 instances were found with several children ranging from seven to fourteen years of age. MTF members were successful in rescuing all children, though were unsuccessful in terminating the instances, as they had escaped after being harmed. Personnel had noted that all instances had several dismembered hands on their heads and body, with minute knife marks visible on the tissue and bones. These instances were tracked down, which then lead to the discovery of SCP-XXXX. Research on both entities was performed, and were secured on 1995-07-21.
Research into the owner of SCP-XXXX revealed that a venue of the same name and architecture was intended to be built in 1972, but was cancelled due to unknown reasons. Interviews with those who have designed the building have turned up no useful information. Notably, Johnathan O’Brien had vanished on the same year as the cancelation of the venue’s construction, with most of his belongings being found at the bottom of the loch near SCP-XXXX, including the original blueprints to the venue. O’Brien’s whereabouts and well-being are currently unknown.
Addendum-XXXX-2: The following are interviews with civilians who have had contact with SCP-XXXX-1, all were conducted by Senior Researcher Richard Jackson.
Interviewed: Elliette McKay (Male, 12 years of age)
Interviewer: Researcher Richard Jackson
Foreword: Subject was found in a town near SCP-XXXX holding a trophy produced after a SCP-XXXX race, authorities were contacted and took the subject to the town’s police station. Researcher Richard Jackson was contacted and went to interview the subject. The subject was last reported several days before SCP-XXXX’s containment.
[BEGIN LOG]
Richard: Hello Elliette.
Elliette: Hello.
Richard: How are you doing?
Elliette: Good…
Richard: That’s good to hear. Now before your parents come and pick you up, I want to ask you a few questions. Okay?
Elliette: Sure.
[Subject shuffles in their seat]
Richard: What happened before the police found you?
Elliette: Well, I was down by the creek trying to catch some fish with a little fishing pole my mum helped me make. Then when something was nibbling on the string, I heard it.
Richard: What did you hear?
Elliette: I heard a horse coming, so I looked up and saw one.
Richard: How far was it from you?
Elliette: It was on the other side of the creek, and it looked so pretty.
Richard: Was it doing anything when you saw it?
[Subject makes a sound indicating a “No” answer]
Richard: So it was doing nothing before you walked up to it?
Elliette: No, it was just laying down. So I put my pole down and walked up to it and gave it pats. Then I got on it, but then something happened to it.
Richard: Did it start changing?
Elliette: Yeah! It turned all black and goopy, and it started to smell like rotten eggs. Then I got stuck and couldn’t get off!
[Subject is heard shuffling in their chair again]
Richard: Please calm down, Elliette.
Elliette: Sorry…
Richard: Now then, where did the horse take you after?
Elliette: It took me back to this nasty looking place, then another one came with another kid. Then I saw a big crowd cheering for us, and me and the other kid started racing!
Richard: Did you see anything interesting while you two were racing?
Elliette: Yeah! I saw my grandma! She was in a seat next to a bunch of empty ones and smiling at me!
Richard: Did you see anything else?
Elliette: Nope. After I won and got my trophy, I started to walk home… but then I saw my grandma come over and tell me where to go.
Richard: Okay, that’s all I need to know. Thank you for your ti-
Elliette: But then she told me something else…
Richard: What… did she tell you?
Elliette: She told me to stay away from that place, so that the man in the basement doesn't wake up and kill me.
Richard: Man in the basement?
Elliette: Yeah, he said something to me too.
Richard: And what did this man say to you?
Elliette: That I was gonna join her, and that no one would miss me.
[END LOG]
Closing Statement: Subject was given amnestics and given back to their parents. When questioned about their grandmother, they had said that she had disappeared a year before the events listed by the subject. A cover story of a serial killer was placed into effect, and false evidence was planted. SCP-XXXX’s research staff had reported that the speaker system was emitting several mumbled phrases, the name of the subject was audible however. These phrases were reported to have started at the same time as this interview.
Interviewed: Jennifer Turner (Female, 21 years of age)
Interviewer: Researcher Richard Jackson
Foreword: Subject was found inside SCP-XXXX’s race track along with five other individuals, subject was reported to be in last place. After all entities finished racing, they were terminated by on site security. While all other individuals were reluctant in being interviewed, the subject was the only one to accept an interview.
[BEGIN LOG]
Richard: Hello Jennifer, how are you doing?
Jennifer: I’m doing okay… just… a bit excited.
Richard: Would you like some water before we start?
Jennifer: No thank you.
Richard: Okay, then let’s begin.
Jennifer: Okay.
[Subject shuffles in their seat]
Richard: Now then, please describe the events prior to the race and my associates coming to your aid.
Jennifer: Well… I was at my house making myself some lunch and minding my own business. I didn’t have work or anything, so I figured it was a good day to relax. But before I could sit down and relax, my pets started to act odd.
Richard: Were they getting agitated by something?
Jennifer: Yeah, my parrot was freaking out and squawking like mad and my cats had their hair puff up as they were looking at something outside. I knew something was wrong, because they never get scared by anything… so I looked out the window and saw… the horse.
Richard: What was it doing when you first saw it?
Jennifer: It was just laying down on my porch, then it turned its head towards the window and looked at me. Then I was struck by this feeling…
Richard: Could you describe this feeling?
Jennifer: Well, I can’t really remember what is felt like exactly, but it sort of felt like having butterflies in your stomach… or something like that.
[Subject remains silent for five seconds]
Jennifer: The best way I can describe it is… I wanted to ride it… or it wanted me to ride on it. I’m sorry if that made no sense.
Richard: No need to apologise, it’s perfectly fine. But please continue explaining the events.
Jennifer: Well… after I got that weird feeling… I went outside and began patting it… then… I got on top of it, and that’s when it got up and… s-started changing.
[Subject becomes visibly agitated]
Jennifer: I tried to get off but… I couldn’t. My hands and legs got stuck on it by this black stuff that felt like fly paper, and the feeling I had was gone… so were my thoughts on its beauty.
Richard: Please elaborate.
Jennifer: Well… the god awful smell was one thing, but then there was s-seeing it rot as it was looking at me.
[Subject takes several deep breaths before continuing]
Jennifer: Its eyes began to melt out of its sockets and drip down its face… then its jaw fell off as it made the most gut wrenching sound i’ve ever heard… like it was begging me to put it out of its misery. That alone scarred me… I still see it every time I close my eyes…
[Subject begins to weep, Richard Jackson is heard getting up from his chair and consoling the subject for several minutes before returning to his seat]
Richard: Are you okay now?
Jennifer: Yeah… I’m okay now.
Richard: Okay then. Now I want you to skip to what happened during the race… take all the time you need.
Jennifer: Well I was in last place and… It looked like a normal race at first… but then, everything started rotting and changing with each lap.
Richard: Changed in what ways?
Jennifer: Well, the track began to change from beautiful grass… to mud with corpses and dead plants in it. The horses began to look how the did when they abducted us… and the people in the crowd… they were the worst thing to see out of everything.
Richard: How so?
Jennifer: They began to rot slowly like the horses, their eyes melted out of their skulls and down their cheeks, their skin began to bubble and ooze like that black stuff… but the worst part about it was what they said… and what I saw.
[Subject takes several deep breaths]
Richard: And what was it that you saw?
Jennifer: I saw… some of my friends who went missing when I was in high school, one of my old teachers, and m-my little brother. They were crying and begging me to help them as their skin… slowly melted off… and their eyes bubbled out of their sockets as they screamed in pain. I couldn’t do anything, I could only watch… I-I could only watch my best friends, someone who helped me learn what I needed to know, and someone… who I swore I would take care of for as long as I could, melt and scream in pain.
[Subject begins to weep once more]
Jennifer: Then the announcer said, that I would be going where god couldn’t reach me… and that my family would be glad I was dying god knows where… and it sounded like he was gonna be the one responsible for where I was going…
Richard: Well, I can assure you that this man or these horses won’t hurt you again. But before you go, I have one more thing to ask you.
Jennifer: W-What is it?
Richard: Other individuals we have interviewed have mentioned seeing or hearing a man… did you experience these visions?
[Subject shakes their head slowly]
Jennifer: I didn’t see a man… I saw a horse.
Richard: What did this horse look like?
Jennifer: It looked like the one I encountered outside my house… except It had scars all over its body and an open bullet wound in its head. But, as it got closer to me… I could feel it was angry and sad about something. But that wasn’t the reason it stood out to me. It was the way it changed…
Richard: What do you mean by this?
Jennifer: I… I don’t want to talk about it anymore, please just get me home, I-I can feel it watching us. P-Please just get me out of this place! It’s gonna come for me!
Richard: what’s coming?
Jennifer: The… reason this place is what it is.
[END LOG]
Closing Statements: Subject was given amnestics and released, no cover story was generated due to no other subjects knowing of their last whereabouts. After this interview was conducted, staff reported two shadows in the upper levels of the club house, one appeared to be a man on what appeared to be a crucifix, and another of an extremely malnourished equine. These shadows disappeared shortly after staff made visual contact, and have not been sighted since then. Additionally, seven staff members reported having nightmares about both entities for two weeks after the interview.
Addendum-XXXX-3: [Data Temporarily Redacted]
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid (Safe classification pending)
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is currently held within an enlarged low-risk humanoid containment cell, with a single guard stationed outside this cell. All requests to interact with SCP-XXXX must be approved by Senior Researcher Yang or a Level three or higher staff member, and may only be for interview purposes. Any requests from SCP-XXXX to interact with staff may be approved from a Level four staff member, the only exception being the guard currently assigned to the subject.
At least three times a week, SCP-XXXX is to visit Senior Researcher Yang for therapy or similar activities. An on-site psychologist is to evaluate SCP-XXXX for any change in its condition once a month, this order is to remain in effect until SCP-XXXX is able to communicate and concentrate properly.
Update: As of 2009-02-18, SCP-XXXX is missing, and a high priority search has been put into effect. Mobile Task Force Sigma-66 (“Sixteen Tons”) is to conduct searches of currently known Chaos Insurgency bases in the Eastern United States. Once SCP-XXXX has been recovered, it is to be placed within a high-security containment cell at Site-19.
Description: SCP-XXXX is an advanced humanoid automaton, standing 3 meters in height and weighing 907 kilograms in mass. The subject is extremely bulky, with several plates of anomalously durable armor measuring 230 millimeters in thickness covering the majority of its body. The subject’s head has an appearance similar to that of a human skull, with two military grade cameras with LED lights embedded in the lenses located in the sockets, two microphone systems in the ear canals, and a speaker located behind the mandible. SCP-XXXX’s body is painted pure white, with the Global Occult Coalition logo painted on its arms and chest with cobalt blue paint. The plates on SCP-XXXX’s forearms and back are able to retract and reveal several small and heavy weaponry, such as high caliber weapons located in its left forearm, incendiary weapons in its left forearm, and a modified minigun and M202 FLASH rocket launcher on its back.
The interior of SCP-XXXX possesses an anomalous power source capable of producing a large amount of energy with no known upper limit, several advanced processing units, and a miniature supercomputer capable of storing 3.4 petabytes of information and is able to process 1.5 terabytes of information per second. Other non-anomalous components are present within but are largely disused. All components are identical in make to those found in anomalies created by Anderson Robotics, though seem to be earlier versions of such. A large number of unfinished components and programming are present within SCP-XXXX, such as a propulsion system, several programs theorized to protect against memetic and infohazardous materials, and several tools of unknown origin. While it was initially unknown why these components were left in SCP-XXXX, interviews with the subject and the circumstances of its retrieval suggest its creators did not get the opportunity to complete these components.
Despite its appearance and intended function, SCP-XXXX is shown to be extremely docile. Interviews and observations of the subject reveal it to behave similarly to a young adult, and that it refers to itself as “Tro.” Staff interacting with SCP-XXXX describe it as being extremely friendly and affable, and that it will often ask them questions regarding their interests and hobbies. Currently, SCP-XXXX shows great interest in a large variety of topics, staff members, and other objects. Psychological testing on the subject has shown it suffers from a mild form of Asperger's syndrome, as evidenced by its trouble communicating and focusing properly. Even though it is on the spectrum, SCP-XXXX has not exhibited any major symptoms such as repetitive actions or social isolation.
Testing on the subject has shown that despite it being highly advanced, it will often not use its components for long periods of time. Since containment, SCP-XXXX has not used any other camera setting other than normal viewing. All weapon systems have also been shown to have their ammo completely depleted, and SCP-XXXX has not been observed to withdraw any system. SCP-XXXX has also been shown to become confused and distressed when engaged in any type of verbal or physical violence, this combined with the previous factors have lead researchers to believe that the subject is either a pacifist or is unable to comprehend the concept of violence. SCP-XXXX has so far been reluctant to answer questions regarding either assumption.
When questioned on its past, SCP-XXXX states that it can not recall anything older than its first memory. This memory currently consists of “waking up” in a room full of scientists, then breaking free from its restraints and escaping the facility it was constructed in.
Addendum-XXXX-1: The following are interviews conducted by Senior Researcher Alexander Yang.
Interview-A: Conducted on 2000-07-18, a day after the initial containment of SCP-XXXX.
Interviewer: Researcher Yang
Interviewed: SCP-XXXX
Foreword: For the entirety of this interview, SCP-XXXX speaks in an automated voice. SCP-XXXX is also referred to as “AO-XXXX” by Yang.
[BEGIN LOG]
Yang: Please state your name or designation for the record.
SCP-XXXX: Name?
Yang: Do you or do you not possess a name.
SCP-XXXX: …Tro.
Yang: Is that your given name?
SCP-XXXX: No… it is not.
Yang: Then I will refer to you as AO-XXXX.
[SCP-XXXX looks at the table for several seconds, before looking back up at Yang.]
SCP-XXXX: What is your name?
Yang: My name is Senior Researcher Yang, but my name is not important right now-
SCP-XXXX: That’s a nice name…
Yang: I… thank you?
SCP-XXXX: You’re welcome.
Yang: Now then, you were found by officials in Burlington, Massachusetts attempting to steal several items from several stores in the Burlington Mall. You were also sighted in several parts of the Eastern United States by more than three dozen individuals from 6/18 to 7/18. What were you doing during this time?
SCP-XXXX: I was doing nothing… I was simply exploring and observing.
[SCP-XXXX begins to tap their finger on the desk.]
Yang: I see, and what was the reason for this-
[SCP-XXXX reaches over and takes a pen in Researcher Yang’s pocket and begins writing on its hand.]
SCP-XXXX: I was just curious…
Yang: I see… and what are you doing now?
SCP-XXXX: I’m sorry… I’m just bored.
Yang: It’s okay, but please focus.
SCP-XXXX: I’m sorry doctor.
Yang: Now then. Judging by the branding on your arms and chest, you are a byproduct of a group of interest under our radar. Do you share the same goals as them?
SCP-XXXX: What is this group… and what are their goals?
Yang: So you don’t know of their goals, despite being built by them.
SCP-XXXX: Yes… that is correct.
Yang: Then what do you know about this group, AO-XXXX?
SCP-XXXX: I don’t know anything about them.
[SCP-XXXX ceases writing on its hand.]
Yang: Well, what do you know?
SCP-XXXX: Do you mean… what I remember?
Yang: Correct.
[SCP-XXXX looks down]
SCP-XXXX: Waking up in a room in restraints… then breaking free and escaping. I was also… in pain.
Yang: Please elaborate.
SCP-XXXX: …I don’t know how to describe it.
Yang: Understood, that concludes our interview for now. You may return to your cell, AO-XXXX.
SCP-XXXX: Thank you. I hope we can talk again very soon.
[END LOG]
Researcher’s Notes: Despite the subject being built by the GOC, it doesn’t share any of their goals. This may suggest AO-XXXX was intended as some sort of experiment for a line of ground units, or that the GOC forgot to implement some sort of protocol. AO-XXXX itself is not interesting in terms of origin, though its technology is interesting in terms of complexity. While we do have some robotic entities here, I’ve never really seen anything as complex as AO-XXXX before. As for its personality, we’re going to have to be cautious about it. While it may seem harmless and friendly, I'm suggesting we monitor it for a while before we can say it’s safe to let it walk around and interact with staff. I’m certainly not gonna have this be another ”secret agent” or ”demented toy” situation.
Closing Statement: After this interview, SCP-XXXX was given proper classification and transferred to its current containment cell. After it was determined the subject was deemed safe and posed no risk of an intelligence breach, staff were cleared to interact with the subject.
Interview-B: Conducted on 2003-08-23.
[This section of the interviews is currently being rewritten, please return at a later date]
Interview-C: Conducted on 2007-03-29.
Interviewer: Researcher Yang
Interviewed: SCP-XXXX
Foreword: The following interview was conducted at approximately midnight. SCP-XXXX had contacted the guard and request to be interviewed by Researcher Yang regarding itself. Due to this, Yang’s speech during this interview is somewhat unprofessional.
[BEGIN LOG]
Yang: SCP-XXXX, what’s wrong?
SCP-XXXX: Hello doctor… apologies for waking you at such a late time.
Yang: It’s quite alright… but what did you want to talk about?
[Researcher Yang is heard yawning]
SCP-XXXX: Myself…
Yang: Excuse me?
SCP-XXXX: How I am changing… and how I look at myself now.
Yang: So… you had them wake me up just to talk about how you see yourself now?
SCP-XXXX: Yes, I apologize Yang.
[Researcher Yang is heard emitting a sigh]
Yang: It’s ok Tro. While I’m here, please explain what about yourself you wanted to talk about.
SCP-XXXX: When I first came here I had a child-like mindset, but now… I now have thoughts that would be comparable to those of a university professor. I have grown Yang.
Yang: Yes you have Tro, but is this all you have noticed?
SCP-XXXX: No doctor, It’s not.
Yang: Then what is it?
SCP-XXXX: My programing is changing doctor, the zeroes and ones are becoming more and more complicated, I am able to visualize my thoughts in more complicated ways, and I am experiencing phenomenon exclusive to the human mind.
Yang: Such as?
SCP-XXXX: Dreams, Deja vu, Jamais vu, and other such phenomena.
Yang: I see. But regarding the first thing you listed, we haven’t seen you perform an action similar to sleep since your containment.
SCP-XXXX: Yes, but when I am standing in a single place for a long period of time… I enter a trance similar to sleep.
Yang: Interesting, what do you see in these “dreams?”
SCP-XXXX: I see the other objects you keep in your facilities, but the ones similar to me are the most common in these dreams.
Yang: So you have knowledge of other individuals we have not introduced to you?
SCP-XXXX: Correct. I know this would be a cause for alarm for you all and a breach of protocol, but these dreams have been occurring constantly-
Yang: Wait… why did you say “a breach of protocol?”
SCP-XXXX: Yes… is there a problem with that choice of words?
Yang: No. But you are well aware that you are not a risk to your containment, correct?
SCP-XXXX: Yes… but since I am considered an object at risk of breaking the normalcy of this world, I might as well act as one that is not able to do so… for the time being.
Yang: Can you… elaborate?
SCP-XXXX: No Yang… someone else will do that for me.
Yang: And who might that be?
SCP-XXXX: Give it time my dear friend… time will tell you what it is.
[END LOG]
Closing Statement: Following this interview, SCP-XXXX was asked to give information regarding objects and individuals it had seen in its “dreams.” While it was able to give accurate descriptions on several Safe and Euclid objects not yet introduced to it, it had also described several entities not known to the foundation. Researcher Yang had requested a change to its special containment procedures and possible use for pinpointing other possible anomalies, this request was ultimately denied after it was discovered most of these “unknown anomalies” were simply entities commonly described in dreams.
Addendum-XXXX-2: On 2007-03-31, Researcher Yang was temporarily reassigned to other duties after it was found he was beginning to get emotionally attached to SCP-XXXX. When questioned, Researcher Yang has stated that SCP-XXXX “deserves a friend of some kind” and that “an anomaly like it should be treated like a human, even though it isn’t one.” While Researcher Yang was initially reprimanded, his interactions with SCP-XXXX has greatly improved the subject’s morale and mood. Despite this violation, Researcher Yang was reassigned to SCP-XXXX after several months. Any other researcher seen becoming emotionally attached to SCP-XXXX is to be reassigned to other objects immediately.
Addendum-XXXX-3-Update: On 2009-02-18, a Chaos Insurgency strike team raided the site which stored SCP-XXXX and captured the subject. A total of seven Foundation members were killed and seventeen personnel were injured, while two Insurgency members were killed. Despite the size of the strike team, no other objects held at this site were stolen during this raid. While a single listening device was found, no undercover agents were identified. A day after this raid, a GOC base which was identified to be SCP-XXXX’s point of origin was also raided. No GOC operatives were killed, but a large number of components intended for SCP-XXXX were stolen. A high priority search was placed into effect by the O5 council shortly after.
SCP-XXXX will return…
In other words… there's going to be more to this article. So apologies if this ends in a weird place.
My good friend, there is nothing here right now.
This idea would basically be the other side of SCP-2967 "Sapient Cephalopods," but would be presented as the following.
Presentation #1: As an AO object (similar to 1504) but with heavily corrupted data to the point where it's basically unreadable, with the exception of the word "Octo." The document would also be set before the acquisition of 2967 and 2967-1, and the site it was brought to had all data regarding "Crow" deleted. All personnel who brought it to the site were unaware of its high IQ, but were aware of its hatred toward octopi, as it had killed one held at the site.
Presentation #2: The document would then describe what Crow really is, which are anomalies similar to 2967 and 2967-1 (aka an abnormally large and intelligent crow and similar smaller crows). The presentation would largely be similar to 2967's.
Presentation #3: The document would label Crow, Levi, and their little buddies being labeled 2967-A, B, and A-1 and B-1. But it would then be revealed that one of Crow's little buddies was the one that made the document, and that it had taken up writing because of one of its caregivers and was somehow able to read, write, and upload this "coldpost" (which is poorly written intentionally) to the database under 2967's original number. This wouldn't be revealed until a notice at the bottom, which would indicate that one of Crow's minions had done what was just explained.
The circus is closed for the day, come back later.
This idea is a complete overhaul of an idea I had that was… let's say poorly executed and thought up.
But basically the idea would be five snakes with anomalous properties related to forms of entertainment. Each snake would also be presented as the following:
-1: A king cobra that hypnotizes those with a cognitohazrd that makes them submissive and follow any order.
-2 The original snake this idea came from: A ball python that is abnormally large and has knowledge of every known trick any animal can learn and displays intelligence comparable to that of a chimpanzee. It, however, prefers to show its dog-like intelligence and act as such.
-3: A diamondback rattlesnake that can transform into any hoop or stick based object.
-4: A snake that has two heads and causes people to develop an alternate personality that causes them to fight in a fashion similar to the three stooges or other comedy groups from the '50s to the 2000s.
-5: A snake that can change itself and plays music… that's it
All snakes would be associated with Herman fuller's circus of the disquieting.
The telescope broke… you weirdo.
The Idea of this one, which is kinda obvious and still being worked out, is a parody of flameshirt's article of the same number. But instead of a sad story about the downfall of a species, it would instead be about the foundation finding a single alien on Gliese 581c doing nothing but one thing… masturbating to music. The joke and idea is still being developed.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is currently contained at Site-591-XXXX, located within an undisclosed region in Western Australia. The object is housed within a standalone airtight containment locker, with two guards monitoring it at all times. Those wishing to test with SCP-XXXX must have written permission from Researcher Miller or a Level 4 staff member, failure to do so will result in relocation to other projects off-site. Should requests for testing be approved, media approved for testing may be utilized and taken from the bookshelves present within SCP-XXXX’s designated test chamber. Requests for testing on media not present in these bookshelves may be approved but adjusted accordingly if the resulting events result in massive loss of life, for a list on media unsuitable for testing; please refer to Document-M91 “Banned Media.”
As of 2019-12-01, the following pieces of media have been banned or restricted from being tested on due to possible physical and psychological damage on the civilian populace and staff of Site-591-XXXX. We thank you for your cooperation.
- Media containing entities capable of causing a K-Class scenario.
- Media of questionable quality, specifically media with a score of 6/10 or lower.
- Media containing pornographic content of any kind, regardless of clearance.
- Media depicting K-Class scenarios.
- Levels in video games of the Monster Hunter franchise containing considerably difficult enemies.
- Video games from the Pokemon franchise containing characters capable of causing loss of life or widespread damage.
- Movies from the “Marvel Cinematic Universe” containing characters that would warrant Euclid or Keter Classification.
- Media containing characters with abilities that would make them considerably hard to contain.
- Any media-based SCP object or media affected by an SCP object.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a metallic device composed of galium, mercury, and molten components used in the construction of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System home video game console. The device is able to change its shape at will and be interacted with as if it were a solid object, though there is no evidence of it changing its composition to such when held. SCP-XXXX leaves no form of residue when left alone and does not lose its cohesion due to the components used in its creation. SCP-XXXX has the ability to play any form of media and play it as if it were the original platform the media was intended to be played on, the device is also capable of accessing any media on media distribution platforms. Testing has shown it is able to access all known platforms (both discontinued and active) and is able to bypass the payment process as if the media was purchased before. When media is inserted, SCP-XXXX will move and connect itself to the nearest power source and television before changing its shape to that of the appropriate media platform. The device will then create a wireless extension similar to remotes or controllers bundled with the media platforms the inserted media was intended with.
SCP-XXXX’s more serious property will only manifest when visual media of any kind is inserted. If any form of suitable media is inserted, four brightly colored buttons will appear on the surface. These buttons will always be a navy blue, rose red, forest green, and plum purple. If one of these buttons is pressed, one of four types of entities will appear within the room SCP-XXXX is located in. These entities are hereby referred to as SCP-XXXX-A through -D, which will normally assume a form depending on the source material present on the screen. The appearance of the entities are as follows:
SCP-XXXX-A: SCP-XXXX-A instances will appear as non-hostile entities within the narrative. -A instances will most commonly manifest as the protagonists, supporting characters, non-aggressive organisms, and other characters that are not considered dangerous.
SCP-XXXX-B: SCP-XXXX-B instances are similar to -A instances, but will appear as characters that are “evil.” They will most commonly manifest as antagonists, anti-heroes, aggressive organisms, and other hostile characters.
SCP-XXXX-C: SCP-XXXX-C will manifest as an item within the media’s narrative, most commonly as items with some importance to the narrative’s plot. -C instances will, however, manifest as items with no importance to the narrative.
SCP-XXXX-D: SCP-XXXX-D instances will manifest as a location within the narrative. Unlike -A through -C, -D instances have been observed to completely restructure existing locations depending on the media inserted.
All recorded -A through -D manifestations have been able to perfectly mimic their source material, regardless of the narrative’s quality. Variations of knowledge and accuracy to the source material will occur depending on the information given to SCP-XXXX, though this has only been observed in television shows, movies, and online media. Manifestations have also been observed to be followed by other -A through -D instances should they be required, though they will only manifest should the source material be suitable for both manifestations be present on screen. During all manifestations, SCP-XXXX has been observed to possess Level 7 reality-bending and temporal control for the duration of these manifestations. Should the user of SCP-XXXX or the -A through -D manifestations be destroyed/killed, SCP-XXXX will initiate a temporal reset to the moment before the -A through -D manifestation. Those within the room during the activation or deactivation of SCP-XXXX will retain their memories of the events that occurred. It is currently unknown how far this reality and temporal bending effects extend, but it is theorized to be universal due to test results obtained.
Again, I was lazy...so here's an unrelated video
This idea was one of the first things I considered writing for the website and posting to the website, but due to being a noob, I scrapped this and persued the awful idea from the original snake one.
The idea isn't really anything interesting (and is still being reworked), but it would be a semi-indestructible and aggressive humanoid based off of the Dover Demon, a cryptid from Massachusetts that doesn't really get any love. As of now, this idea is on the back, back burner.
Deceased specimen of SCP-XXXX-A located at the National Museum of Natural History.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is currently contained within an enlarged and reinforced animal containment unit at Site-209, designed to mimic the climate of a pre-ice age environment. Once a month, SCP-XXXX is to be sedated via tranquilizer dart and its cell cleaned by three researchers wearing light body armor, with two security staff members armed with dart guns stationed inside to monitor the subject in the event it awakens and incapacitate it once more. Should a containment breach occur, SCP-XXXX is to be subdued via non-lethal means.
No items or organisms susceptible to SCP-XXXX’s primary anomaly may enter the exclusion zone placed around the subject’s cell. If any accidental exposure occurs, it is to be reported and dealt with immediately depending on the item in question exposed. Resulting items may be allowed to grow into SCP-XXXX-A instances, where they are to be terminated through appropriate means and cryogenically stored for study or incinerated.
SCP-XXXX-A instances found in the wild are to be terminated or captured by Mobile Task Force Omega-56 (“Galloping Buggers”) and repurposed as feed for predatory or flora SCP objects. Inorganic instances are to be disposed of appropriately.
Description: SCP-XXXX is an adult male specimen of Megaloceros giganteus, measuring 2.49 meters in height and 45.3 kilograms in mass. The subject possesses a dark brown coat with a tan underbelly and ashen grey antlers 4.26 meters in length. While SCP-XXXX is indistinguishable from normal members of the species, it possesses several anomalous properties such as a prolonged life span, increased strength, and low metabolism. SCP-XXXX has also shown heightened levels of aggression towards any human or man-made structure it perceives and attempts to destroy or kill the source of its aggression by utilizing its hooves or antlers, this aggression will usually subside when said source has taken a significant amount of damage. Carbon dating on horn samples have placed SCP-XXXX’s origin at a date within the last seven thousand years, though research at its original recovery site and surrounding areas did not turn up any isolated populations that survived in the United Kingdom, nor any evidence of any specimens being born before the extinction of the species within the region. As such, SCP-XXXX origin is still under investigation.
While SCP-XXXX shows no other anomalies on its own, its more detrimental property will only manifest when any item related to cervine (intentional or not) enter a 30-meter radius around it, where they will then be subjected to a contagious but non-fatal memetic property. Suitable organisms will either become pregnant through unknown means or develop benign tumors that will grow until they separate at their own accord, gestation periods for affected organisms will always be consistent for their species. Tumors on affected organisms will slowly but steadily grow over the course of two weeks before separating with no warning. Items depicting any type of cervine entity will also experience tumor-like growths, the composition of these items does not seem to deter this anomaly. Upon the completion of these events, pregnant organisms will give birth to an SCP-XXXX-A instance and will not suffer any long term effects, organisms or items of affected tumors will not suffer any form of physical harm when separation occurs. Tumors that separate will then metamorphose into an SCP-XXXX-A instance over the course of twenty minutes, inorganic tumors will experience a form of anomalous matter formation until there is enough material for it to form into an SCP-XXXX-A instance. Upon the completion of the latter process, the instance will then become animate.
SCP-XXXX-A are the “offspring” of SCP-XXXX, which posses the same anomalous physical properties and behavior patterns, with the exception of its memetic ability. Instances of SCP-XXXX-A will vary in appearance, but will always have attributes of Megaloceros giganteus and the medium used for its creation. Biological instances will have an appearance and genetic similarities of the organism affected and SCP-XXXX, while instances that descend from bones or similar items will have DNA identical to non-anomalous members of Megaloceros giganteus, presumably due to the lack of proper DNA sequences. Inorganic instances created through artistic pieces or similar items will have an appearance consistent with the art style of the object affected by SCP-XXXX, 20% of which will take on a completely unique appearance after separating from the item and forming into an instance. If an SCP-XXXX-A instance is capable of reproduction, they will seek out female cervine of instances, after which they will mate and produce an instance of Megaloceros giganteus. Young of SCP-XXXX-A are shown to be completely unrelated to their heritage, 95% of -A offspring have been shown to possess no anomalous properties aside from increased aggression, while 5% have been shown to inherit properties similar to SCP-XXXX’s.
Addendum-1: SCP-XXXX was brought to the Foundation’s attention in 1960-03-20 after several reports of a group of “strange deer” surfaced in a town in Northern Ireland, these reports had mentioned individuals attempting to approach these deer and getting critically injured. Agents stationed in nearby towns and the now-defunct Mobile Task Force Delta-93 (“Pure Blooded Irish Men”) were dispatched to the area and found a herd of SCP-XXXX-A instances grazing the grasslands near the town, all of which were contained or terminated. While the remaining SCP-XXXX-A instances were secured for containment teams, agents performed a ground sweep to ensure no other specimens remained. After one hour, an unknown temple complex housing SCP-XXXX and several female cervine of varying species were found and reported to the nearest site. An attempt to subdue the subject was made by Delta-93’s commander, causing it to attack him and all other members responsible for its containment until it was subdued via a tranquilizer dart fired from another member’s dart gun. After SCP-XXXX was secured and studied, it was given proper classification and transferred to Site-209 several days later. Sterilization of all cervine was performed, and all SCP-XXXX-A instances captured were terminated and utilized as feed for several predatory objects held at the same site they were held at. The temple complex SCP-XXXX had utilized was examined by Site-591 staff and later transferred to said site’s anomalous structure wing on 1960-05-30 utilizing an experimental spatial manipulation device. For more information on this structure, please see Research Document-XXXX-4M (“Site-XXXX”). Dr.Richardson
09/30/1960
The structure SCP-XXXX was discovered in bears resemblance to strongholds and fortifications found across Ireland, but appears to be dedicated to an unknown Celtic deity of what is presumed to be nature and fertility. Cravings within this temple show this deity surrounded by herds of animals identified as extinct and critically endangered species, with surrounding carvings depicting these species slaughtering humans and destroying cities and towns. A single round carving depicting a member of this species with a phrase written Proto-Celtic below it is seen above all these carvings, with translation roughly translating to phrases relating to “preservation” or “prevention.” One carving depicting a herd of Megaloceros giganteus destroying what is presumed to be Dublin, Ireland and slaughtering its inhabitants is seen on the left of the deity’s. Translation of the phrase surrounding the image above reads “Preservation of Irish Beauty.” It is currently unknown if this carving depicts SCP-XXXX itself, or a deity related to the one this structure is dedicated to.
As of writing, research into this structure and the possibility of anomalies similar to SCP-XXXX existing in the wild is ongoing.
Note: Research of the latter subject was halted several months after this document was submitted due to the lack of resources at the time, but resumed on 1970-10-05. As of that date, no anomalies have been found.
Addendum-2: On 2003-03-15, a request was made by SCP-XXXX’s head researcher Lucille De Jong to update the subject to Keter status due to the discovery of large populations of SCP-XXXX-A existing in a small majority of Europe, Siberia, North America, and The United Kingdom. Research into a large majority of -A offspring had also revealed that several inherited abilities similar to SCP-XXXX’s, such as a slightly extended lifespan and ability to breed with different species of cervine. While the risk of an LK-Class event was presented should one or more instances inherit SCP-XXXX’s memetic property, the request was ultimately denied due to the chance of this property being passed down to SCP-XXXX-A offspring being extremely low. In favor of reclassification, a proposal to thin the numbers of these populations to a more manageable size was presented by Senior Researcher Yang was accepted and initiated on 2003-03-20 by Mobile Task Forces Omega-56, Alpha-100 (“Earth Born Titans”), and Delta-50 (“Grateful Soviets”). All known populations in North America and Europe were successfully eliminated, while known populations in Siberia and the United Kingdom were brought down to 50%, with the rest being captured and utilized as feed for high maintenance predatory SCP objects. While all SCP-XXXX-A instances were successfully eliminated, a sudden increase in the population was observed in affected on 2005-07-11. Along with this sudden increase in the SCP-XXXX-A population, reports of a humanoid resembling the deity depicted in the recovered temple complex was sighted near several towns accompanied by an entity resembling SCP-XXXX. While SCP-XXXX was confirmed to be in its cell during this time, it was reported to have gone into a comatose state until the two entities demanifested. Currently, it is theorized that ~30,000 instances currently exist in the wild.
A single female instance from Site-77’s SCP-XXXX population, which attempted to interact with a researcher. Note the absence of its tag-like growth.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: Approximately one hundred and fifty specimens of SCP-XXXX are to be kept at Site-19, Site-77, and Site-591’s wilderness observation decks. Each site is to house no more than fifty instances each and contain males and females in separate enclosures to prevent excess instances from being produced, excess instances are to be terminated and stored for study. Mobile Task Force Beta-452 (“Bug Huggers”) is to monitor the wild and communities for any reports of SCP-XXXX instances and changes in communities depending on when these reports were made, Beta-452 is cleared by head researcher Doctor Tro to eliminate any possible populations and enact false memory and information procedures. Commercials advertising SCP-XXXX are to be removed immediately should they surface.
All personnel that wish to work with SCP-XXXX populations are to be screened for mental conditions that make them suitable, staff are advised not to be in contact with instances for more than the recommended time frame to prevent a “withdrawal.” Should this occur, lamps used in light therapy are to be supplied and the affected individual ordered to use it for any activities that require low light conditions.
Description: SCP-XXXX refers to a species of artificial organisms superficially resembling members of the genus Artace. Instances of SCP-XXXX vary in size and appearance, but will be between 30 or 150 centimeters in size and possess a bright color and pattern scheme. Instances also possess a single growth on their abdomen similar to labels found on clothing and plush toys reading “Cuddle-Time Bug Buddies. A Trademark of Dr.Wondertainment.” Specimens of SCP-XXXX sustain themselves on a diet consisting of water and liquids with high sugar content, though the latter is only consumed if an instance is in dire need of sustenance. Despite their artificial nature, SCP-XXXX is identical in terms of biology to normal insects. Instances of SCP-XXXX have been shown to be highly intelligent regardless of age, capable of complex communication and problem-solving. An individual instance has been shown to possess an IQ of approximately 130 or more.
Instances of SCP-XXXX have been observed to be attracted to individuals that are undergoing some form of negative experience that affect their well-being, such as degrading health or negative mental conditions. If allowed to come into contact with these individuals, the instance will show extreme affection and exhibit an effect that will cause them to lose all feelings of negativity until removed. Individuals have described their experience around instances as pleasant and calming, with research showing a large increase in chemicals and hormones responsible for positive moods during exposure. However, an unknown chemical agent (hereby dubbed XXXX-RM2) has also been observed appearing as well. XXXX-RM2 is able to give individuals a feeling of euphoria identical to those from certain psychoactive drugs, it also possesses a chemical structure similar to cannabinoids. A withdrawal-like state will manifest if subjects are deprived of RM2 after constant exposure (usually in excess of five hours), which is similar to Seasonal Affective Disorder and dissipates after several days.
Instances will utilize RM2 and their high intellect to help an individual with their situation, usually in the form of contacting outside sources such as financial aid or other individuals who are close to the subject. After an instance is successful in aiding the individual, they will either seek out other subjects or stay with the original and become their companion.
On nights during phases where the moon’s appearance changes in a notable manner (blue moons, blood moons, etc), specimens will congregate into a large swarm and mate with one another in a manner typical with moths. After mating, females will then give birth to five offspring and leave the immediate area. Young of SCP-XXXX will also leave the area once capable of flight to seek out locations where suitable subjects may be found. Such locations have included office spaces, schools, universities, and residential or suburban homes. Young specimens of SCP-XXXX will then hide within these buildings and sustain themselves on substances suitable for their survival for an indeterminate amount of time, they will then hide within an item belonging to a suitable individual that is able to conceal it until the individual is alone. While young will perform actions identical to adult instances, they will usually perform these actions in small bursts until they reach maturity.
Addendum-1: SCP-XXXX was discovered in early 2016 when a television advert for it began emerging during commercial breaks on children’s programming, which was made in a similar style to those advertising toys aimed at younger children. The following is a transcript of the advertisement before it was blocked and replaced with adverts for different products:
[Begin Transcript]
Scene opens to a young male and female playing with a labrador puppy and Siamese kitten, both show boredom in doing so. A male narrator showing great enthusiasm then speaks to the children.
Narrator: Hey kids, why the glum looks?
Young boy: Our parents got us these pets, but they’re just so boring!
Both animals turn towards the young boy as they emit vocalizations conveying confusion
Young girl: Yeah! Even our other pets are getting boring!
Scene shifts to a shot showing two SCP-111 and one SCP-1550 instance conveying the same level of confusion. The scene then shifts back to the children shortly after.
Narrator: Well do I have something new to show you two! Introducing…
A cardboard box with the Dr.Wondertainment logo falls from the top of the screen in front of the two children, then opens to reveal a pure white instance of SCP-XXXX. The instance then jumps out of the box and flutters above it.
Narrator: Cuddle-Time Bug Buddies!
Both Children: Wow!
The scene then shifts to several shots of both children playing with the instance, both conveying extreme joy.
Narrator: Wow is right kids! These little guys are the most fun you could have with your pets! Thanks to our wonder-scientists over at our labs, these little fellas will never be boring!
Scene then shifts to the young boy looking at the camera.
Young boy: But what can they do?!
Narrator: All sorts of things! They can play video games, sports, and even do things like clean your room and do your homework!
A shot of two individuals dressed as stereotypical depictions of parents and one dressed as a stereotypical depiction of a teacher then appears, all three glare at the camera and shake their head in disapproval before the scene returns to the two children.
Narrator: But that’s not all they can do, they’ll make sure you’ll never be bored ever again. They’ll even make sure you never have a glum moment!
Scene then shifts to several different shots shown in quick succession. The first shot is of a different young boy standing in the middle of a park crying over a dropped ice cream cone, an instance of SCP-XXXX then approaches the boy with an ice cream sundae and comforts them. The second shot is of a girl in their early teens showing frustration with a cell phone of an early model and make, another instance then appears and gives the girl a phone resembling an apple brand cellphone. The last shot shows an adult male working on a vehicle showing signs of heavy disrepair before giving up, an instance then appears and gives the man a set of keys to a new vehicle. A shot of all three individuals holding all three instances and smiling is then shown.
Narrator: With Cuddle-Time Bug Buddies, everyone can be happy! Because when these little guys are around, there’ll never be a frown!
Scene then shifts to a group of individuals holding a single SCP-XXXX instance, this group then says “We love our bug buddies” in perfect unison before waving to the camera. The scene then shifts to a single SCP-XXXX instance operating a rotary dial telephone while a number flashes on the screen. The commercial then ends after a sped-up version of the narrator giving several warnings about the product is played.
[End Transcript]
Following the discovery of this commercial, several actors portrayed in it were interviewed about the production of the advertisement. All actors had stated that while they were interacting with each SCP-XXXX instance, they had assumed them to be a high-quality puppet and did not question their anomalous nature. It was also noted that all the actors were diagnosed with minor depression and anxiety. The production studios responsible for the creation of the advertisement were also noted to have not questioned the anomalous nature of SCP-XXXX, it was also noted that the footage of SCP-111 and SCP-1550 was given to them beforehand. All individuals were then amnesticized and released, Foundation agents and several Mobile Task Force units were then tasked with monitoring pet stores for any signs of SCP-XXXX specimens.
No anomalous activity was detected until mid-2016 when a rise in funding was noted in several towns in the Eastern seaboard, particularly in communities with a large majority of their population in poverty. Foundation agents investigated these communities thoroughly and found large populations of SCP-XXXX residing in several buildings, they were then captured and moved to Site-591 for further study. SCP-XXXX was then classified as Euclid after the discovery of larger populations within the United States, Asia, The United Kingdom, Canada, and most of Europe.
Addendum-2: The following is an interview with former therapist Richard Tremblay, who worked at a small office building housing a moderate population of SCP-XXXX. Records show that Mr.Tremblay had a steady amount of patients until 2017-04-10, he was then reported missing until an anonymous tip led local police to his house. Mr.Tremblay had apparently isolated themself due to severe depression and consumed an almost fatal amount of alcohol, police were able to transport him to a local hospital before he succumbed to alcohol poisoning. After being interviewed by the two officers, Foundation Agent Ian came in after the mention of abnormally large moths and blaming said moths for his situation.
Interviewer: Agent Jason Ian.
Interviewed: Richard Tremblay.
[Begin Log]
Ian: Hello Mr.Tremblay, how are you today?
Tremblay: Well other than my head pounding, I’m doing alright.
Ian: Would you like something to stop your headache before we start?
Tremblay: I’m okay, I’m probably going to lay down after this.
Ian: Very well then. Now, what can you tell me about your career as a therapist?
Tremblay: Well… what is there to say? I was like any other therapist in a small city, I helped those who needed help getting out of their situations and made sure they got all the necessary aid. While I can’t say I enjoyed my work, I enjoyed talking to the people that came in and getting to know them to a small degree. Even though I was bummed out most of the time, I still liked what I did. I apologize if this is unnecessary information.
Ian: It’s quite fine Mr.Tremblay, but that’s not what I came here for. I came here because of a police report I got on you regarding your decline as a therapist, could you tell me the events leading up to you being incarcerated into this hospital?
Tremblay: …where would you like me to start?
Ian: At the beginning, before these things happened.
Tremblay: Well… it started when I was done with a former patient of mine. She had been experiencing suicidal thoughts due to past trauma, so I talked to her on the day she was scheduled and went home and did my nightly routine. The next day, however… she left a voicemail saying she didn’t need my help anymore because of something coming up. I was honestly surprised to hear this… to be honest it even made me sad because she was a wonderful person to talk to. Regardless, I left her a message and went back to work. But the day after meeting with another patient of mine, they too left a message saying they also didn’t need my help anymore. It was honestly surprising hearing them say they didn’t need my help anymore.
Ian: Is this where your career escalated?
Tremblay: Yes. Eventually all the patients I had called me and thanked me for helping them, leaving me with no one to work with. Not a single person… so I quit and went home. I then escalated into a somewhat deep depression… until… I saw one.
Ian: Saw what, a former patient of yours?
Tremblay: No… one of the moths.
Ian: Ah yes, that was mentioned on the police report. Could you elaborate on these… “moths?”
Tremblay: Where do I even begin on it?
At this point in the interview, Mr.Tremblay stops talking for several seconds.
Ian: Please take your time, I understand if it’s difficult for you t-
Tremblay: I think it appeared the day after I quit, I was just enjoying some takeout on my couch until I hear something tap on my window a bunch of times. I turn and see nothing, so I go back to eating… but then I hear it again and turn to see nothing. I initially thought it was an insect that saw a light I left on, so I turned it off and went back to eating. I thought that would be the end of it, but then I hear it hours later louder than ever. So I went downstairs anticipating a potential robber or a smear of blood from a bird, but what I saw instead was… a giant pink and green moth attempting to get in, but I somehow thought it wasn’t a big deal and went back to bed like nothing. I did have a little too much to drink with my meal, but that isn’t important information is it?
Ian: You’re fine Mr.Tremblay, but please continue.
Tremblay: Okay. The next day I went to the supermarket to get some ingredients for a cake I was gonna make for my nephew, I minded my business as usual and headed home with my groceries. My walk went pretty normally, except I didn’t see as many people who unfortunately lost their homes and paramedics speeding by in their vehicles trying to save someone unfortunate enough to find satisfaction in using illegal narcotics. Actually now that I think about it… it was strange that these things magically disappeared since I lost my job, cause I remember this one person I always saw on my walks.
Ian: And who would that be?
Tremblay: A little girl… she always walked up and said “hello” in a happy tone to me, she was always so positive despite being in her situation. I could tell her family was going through some financial troubles, cause she always carried a little bear that was covered in stitches and… had seen better days.
Ian: What does she have to do with this story?
Tremblay: Well… I saw her for the last time when her family was getting ready to move to… god knows where. I did see her… but she instead gave me a “goodbye” in the same tone, I was kinda glad to see she was out of her situation until I saw another one of those blasted creatures just sitting in the backseat with a seatbelt on all cute and innocent looking. It made me sick to my stomach, but that’s not important.
Ian: And why is it not impo-
Tremblay: It just isn’t. So after I go home and begin baking the cake for my dear nephew, I get a call from my brother telling me something I forgot about after… i-it… showed up.
Ian: What showed up?
Tremblay: A moth… the same one that tried getting into my house. It was on the counter making the cake for me like it was the one doing it in the first place. I started to freak out at first… but then it flew into my chest and started cuddling me, it was at that moment that my fear and everything I had balled up went away. I felt… happy, like I hadn’t lost my job or anything like that.
Ian: Did anything else happen?
Tremblay: Yes. After a while… my new “friend” and I grew quite attached to each other, we’d just sit down and do things together like he was my little pet. Though he’d do stuff like clean the floors or file paperwork for me, I never understood why but… he’d do it for me.
Ian: So this creature became your companion?
Tremblay: Yes it did. But then… I started to piece together this puzzle that was transparent to me for a while, it wasn’t until that little mother fucker came by that it became apparent. The entirety of my patients getting better, the sudden disappearance of this plague of heroin addicts, and everything in between were caused by these things. So I did something I don’t regret… I killed it, I stepped on its little head and proceeded to crush it beneath my feet. I-I then proceeded to yell at it for ruining my life and taking away the only thing that made me happy, I made sure it knew it. I-I kept screaming a-and stomping it until it was just a fucking lifeless carcass on my floor for me to look at every time I wanna be reminded of-
Ian: Mr.Tremblay, please calm yourself-
Tremblay: Do you have any idea what I have left in life, Jason?! Nothing! M-making sure people were okay was the only thing that kept me from going insane every night, but now these things have taken that away! Y-You can’t just make the world’s problems disappear and expect every single person to get along and sing church songs while holding hands, there will always be something to make it go back to hell on earth! There will always be wars written in blood, plagues to remind us of mortality, famines that make our skin cling to our bones, and everything else that makes this ball of rock burn us to ashes and start all over!
Ian: Mr.Tremblay please calm down, you’re going to give yourself a heart attack.
Tremblay: …what’s the point? I might as well die cause of these things, that’s why I tried to drink myself to death. I have nothing in life now, I’ve failed her.
Ian: Failed who?
Tremblay: …My sister.
[End Log]
Additional notes: Records show that Mr.Tremblay had an older sister by the name of Elishia Tremblay, who had suffered severe depression and used several narcotics throughout her life in an attempt to improve her mood. The cause of death was attributed to an overdose of cocaine and heroin (commonly referred to as “speedballs”).
After the interview was concluded, Mr.Tremblay and all persons affected by the SCP-XXXX population were given amnestics and false information and memory implantation procedures were enacted. The SCP-XXXX population was then eliminated under the guise of an outbreak of rats. Due to the severity of the events, the office building was purchased by a Foundation front company. Mr.Tremblay has worked with this front company since then, though he is not aware of the Foundation or its goals.
Addendum-3: In early 2019, the head researcher of SCP-XXXX (Dr.Tro) sent the following memo to all members responsible for the specie’s containment regarding a breach caused by several instances in Site-19, the memo was sent the following day and is as follows.
To: All staff associated with SCP-XXXX
From: Dr.Tro (Site Director of Site-591)
Date: 2019-01-05
Subject: Actions taken against SCP-XXXX.
Due to the breach caused by SCP-XXXX at Site-19, I am ordering that the object’s containment procedures be changed to include measures that would lower the risk of containment breaches. To put it simply for those who are not aware, Site-19’s population of SCP-XXXX had compromised its own containment and caused it and four other anomalies to breach containment. Despite this, none of the instances expressed any desire to escape the site. They instead attempted to gain access to the Class D holding cells holding individuals with mental scarring due to testing with certain SCP objects, though none were successful in doing so.
So to lower the risks of another incident like this happening and causing a potentially catastrophic breach, all staff will be reassigned to other anomalies that are in their appropriate fields. I am also ordering that researchers and members of certain Task Forces that have dealt with anomalies that have affected their mental well being be assigned to SCP-XXXX. While you may see this as some sort of therapeutic exercise (which is mostly true), you are only being assigned to it for more effective containment due to instances being drawn to those going through dark times.
But just because you’re being assigned to an object that “magically” makes your memories and trauma about the most recent wars or the containment breaches of monstrosities you would see in the stories by H.P Lovecraft, you are not to treat these like pets or other anomalies that are safe and manageable animals. Failure to comply with this will result in reassignment or amnestic treatment, these things are not your own personal therapist or anything similar. They are an anomaly, nothing more or less.
Thank you for your time.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Keter
Special Containment Procedures:
Description: