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Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is held in a solitary containment pen 10x10x10 sq. meters. Directly in the center a cylindrical column raised 1 meter in the air with three diagonally jutting prongs that hold the object as so it cannot roll freely. Access to SCP-XXXX is granted to those with level 2 security clearance to avoid incidents. Only approved D-class and janitorial staff may enter when deemed necessary. The pen must be cleaned bi-monthly. Dust build up has proved to allow SCP-XXXX to escape its holdings. When security footage was reviewed it was deemed that the dust somehow becomes a source of friction allowing SCP-XXXX to climb in what seems to be an impossible manner. At said time of SCP-XXXX escape was in its darkened state. The area within 5 meters of SCP-XXXX are shaded darker than the remaining 5 meters surrounding it. This is to make determining distance to the object safer than testing.

Description: SCP-XXXX appears like any other mass produced glass marble, measuring 1’½ cm and weighing just over 5 grams. Weight may vary due to its effect on the environment in its vicinity. It currently exists in two states of differing shades. Seemingly random, it will change from an opaque white to an opaque black color. When approaching SCP-XXXX in its white state, once within 5 meters of it, test subjects reported that it felt like they had no solid footing. The reports ranged from feeling like they were standing on sheered ice, or others so aptly reported.

- “Like standing on a layer of marbles.” -D-Class 6934-1

When approached in its darkened state, test subjects reported that they were nearly stuck. Though nothing prevented subjects from moving freely all reported that they felt a large constraint around their legs. Describing the feeling akin to being stuck in a muddy swamp. One of the test subjects was told to only place one foot inside the 5-meter radius around SCP-XXXX and the other out. The resulting effect was that only the foot inside became stuck and the other moved freely. Removing the stuck foot became possible either due to the leverage of the free appendage or perhaps the diminished power of the effect due to only one limb being placed inside the area. The cause is still being researched.

Though classified as safe, access to SCP-XXXX is restricted. Due mainly to incidents involving it and personnel that attempted to interact with it. After multiple personnel falling and injuring themselves or having to be recovered by outside staff. Since the object has been brought to the foundation there has only been one fatality involving SCP-XXXX. Security footage reveals that during this time a janitorial staff member was in the process of cleaning its containment pen. Note that when cleaning the cell, it is necessary to due so when SCP-XXXX is in its lighter state. This allows a staff member to clean while moving slowly on their knees.

While cleaning the pen SCP-XXXX changed to its darker state, thus trapping the staff member. Able to get to his feet but unable to lift or move them the staff member fell into a panic trying to pull his right foot free. A rescue team was dispatched to retrieve him. As the rescue team arrived, SCP-XXXX once again shifted shades. As the stuck staff member was still attempting to force his foot from the floor the sudden change of footing caused the staff member to fall back. The force of the impact to the back of the skull caused several fractures and severe internal hemorrhaging. After three hours in the infirmary the patient succumbed to their injuries and died. It is unknown if this means that SCP-XXXX is sentient or it was coincidence.

History: SCP-XXXX was first discovered when an abnormal amount of accidents and resulting lawsuits were filed against a second hand store called "New beginnings". Multiple civilians claiming that there was water or ice on the floor. There were also memo's of claims that many civilians became stuck in one spot while patronizing the store, having to be helped by the clerk. A lone field agent was sent to investigate the area. Having come into contact with SCP-XXXX while in its darkened state, the field agent was stuck until a security team two days later arrived to investigate the missing Agent. Agent-████ was found severely dehydrated, stuck in the same spot.

After discovering the two forms of SCP-XXXX, it was eventually found inside a small sack of multicolored glass marbles. Approximately thirty(30) other marbles were found, all but SCP-XXXX were mundane. Many injuries were sustained by security personnel in the process of bringing the subject to foundation site-██. Appropriate measures were then taken to secure SCP-XXXX. Deemed too hazardous and time consuming to transfer to a more secure location.