Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be kept in a standard Safe-class lockbox at Site-64 when not used for testing purposes. When performing tests with SCP-XXXX, any device capable of cassette tape-playback may be used; however, only personal headphones are to be used to listen to the audio contained on SCP-XXXX. At no time is SCP-XXXX to be played without headphones except with express written permission of Level 3 or higher personnel. Any personnel exposed to the audio of SCP-XXXX outside of testing is to immediately report for psychiatric evaluation and observed for no less than two weeks for any indication of mental deficiency or psychotic episodes.
All test subjects for SCP-XXXX are to undergo Memetic Protocol Gamma-7 to enable observation of the instance of SCP-XXXX-1 and SCP-XXXX-2 that manifest.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a TDK A60 Type 1 casette tape, with "Throwback Jams '82-'84" written on its label in black permanent marker. The tape itself exhibits no anomalous characteristics, other than a seeming inability to be disassembled in any fashion. When SCP-XXXX is played for at least one human being, it begins to manifest the first of its anomalies. A single song which changes based on the prior listener or listeners is produced, and plays on repeat for the duration of the anomaly, (the audio produced seems to always shift to a song which the previous listener found incredibly significant; see experiment log for details). When more than one listener has influenced the song, two songs are combined and prefaced with an unknown voice saying "Remix!" before the song begins, even if no known remix of those two songs exists. Anyone hearing the audio will begin to experience a sense of nostalgia and relaxation, and after approximately thirty-seven seconds, will appear to enter into a state of trance with eyes fixed forward. At this time, the listener will enter into a lucid-dream state, referred to hereafter as SCP-XXXX-1, based upon what each person describes as a happy memory of deep importance to them.
SCP-XXXX-1 appears as the setting of this memory, with all persons that would normally occupy it removed. Listeners are able to move freely about this setting and interact with any object as normal, but have invariably reported feelings of fond nostalgia. After a period of time between six and fifty-three minutes, a single living creature will appear that was particularly important to the memory, (test subjects have stated seeing both people and animals). The individual, SCP-XXXX-2 will observe the listener for a few moments after being noticed, then move away from the listener while attempting to have the subject give chase; reports indicate SCP-XXXX-2 seems playful and light-hearted. Whether the subject gives chase is irrelevant; SCP-XXXX-2 is as of yet impossible to catch and upon reaching a distance of approximately 10 meters from the subject, SCP-XXXX-2 shrinks into a small horizon of white light and disappears.
Upon disappearance, the listener slowly awakens from the trance state, describing the experience as being similar to a fade-to-black video effect. After this time, SCP-XXXX will cause the player to stop and rewind, with its audio having changed according to parameters stated above.
All subjects affected by SCP-XXXX report that they are unable to recall the memory associated with SCP-XXXX-1 with any degree of clarity, but several subjects report headaches, increased anxiety sometimes culminating in panic attacks, and varying levels of stress. In the most extreme case of exposure, subject has broken with reality and experienced complete failure of mental faculty.
Following is a list of each listener exposed to SCP-XXXX since it was obtained by the Foundation:
| Subject |
Audio Played from SCP-XXXX |
Description of SCP-XXXX-1 and SCP-XXXX-2 |
Behavior of Subject Post-Exposure |
Notes |
| Agent Onassis (exposed during recovery) |
"Sunglasses at Night" - Corey Hart |
<unknown; Agent Onassis was unable to describe the event> |
Unable to perform Foundation related duties due to mental break; discharged into care of Foundation Psych Services. It's theorized that the nature of Agent Onassis' work with MTF Phi-3 caused a heightened reaction to the effects of SCP-XXXX. |
SCP-XXXX transferred to Site 64. Authorization granted from Site-64 Director to begin experimentation. |
| D-2487 |
"Earth Angel" - The Penguins |
<description believed to be unreliable and expunged> |
Subject describes slight headache but no other ill effects. Prior to experiment, D-2487 was convicted as a violent offender, experiencing "sadistic glee" at inflicting harm to others. Observation shows significant decrease in previous violent behavior toward staff |
At direction of Site-64 Director, Memetic Protocol Gamma-7 established to enable researchers to monitor subjects under the influence of SCP-XXXX. Using SCP-████ and SCP-███ in conjunction with standard Foundation recording equipment, researchers are able to render a visual representation of what subjects are experiencing. All further experiments require administration of Gamma-7 during setup. |
| D-355 |
"You Got Another Thing Coming" - Judas Priest |
SCP-XXXX-1 is a high school gymnasium, decorated for a spring formal dance. the constructed stage contains instruments common to a four-member rock band. SCP-XXXX-2 resembles a young man in a tuxedo, aged between 17 and 18. Further research into D-355's file identifies him as Jonathon ██████, deceased 1993 March 20th. |
Subject appears unable to stop weeping. Three days after experiment, subject attempts to self terminate. One day after, subject is terminated by security for attempting to stab a guard with a fork. |
D-355 was convicted of high treason and espionage against the United States of America. Further research indicates that Mr. ██████ and D-355 were involved in a car accident immediately after their senior prom in ███, Indiana in which Mr. ██████ perished. Police reports indicate D-355 was the driver and had a blood alcohol level of 0.12. |
| D-9292 and D-9293 |
"I'd Die Without You" - PM Dawn |
SCP-XXXX-1 manifests as an amalgamation of a Catholic chapel and an unidentified forest. The floor is covered in dirt, and the pews have trees growing through or around them. SCP-XXXX-2 seems to be a middle-aged priest with the head and hooves of a member of the species odocoileus virginianus (white-tailed deer). |
Subjects both experience heightened anxiety and frequent headaches, but no other ill effects were recorded. |
Both subjects seem to recall parts of their affected memories. It appears SCP-XXXX is capable of taking components of both subjects' memories but not the complete engram. Subjects terminated due to lack of cooperation in identifying SCP-XXXX-2's human component. Further testing is recommended. |
| Researcher Grant |
A "remix" of an unknown recording of "Amazing Grace" and "Gimme Shelter" by the Rolling Stones |
SCP-XXXX-1 is a depiction of the lobby of Site-██, circa 1998. SCP-XXXX-2 is Dr. ███. |
Researcher Grant reports feeling like she's forgotten something, but isn't sure what the nature of this feeling pertains to as all of her memories seem to be intact. |
Dr. Grant volunteered for testing and normally works with memetic anomalies. It's possible that Grant's work with other SCP items somehow shielded her from the full effect of SCP-XXXX. Research is ongoing as to which artifact or combination or artifacts could have produced this effect. Grant admits to an ongoing affair with Dr. ███. |
Recovery: SCP-XXXX was recovered during an operation at a gallery showing of GoI "Are We Cool Yet?" located during routine Foundation surveillance by Mobile Task Force Phi-3 "Neo-Plastics" Agent Kennedy Onassis. After observing several listeners lined up to willingly partake in SCP-XXXX's effect, Agent Onassis himself, against the orders of the support team, listened to SCP-XXXX. Recovery efforts began at the end of the showing along with various other installations during the tear-down phase of the gallery.
Following is a relevant excerpt from Operation 33-Delta-2. Excerpt begins after successful setup and infiltration of the gallery.
Agent: Yeah, looks pretty routine so far. This show appears to be themed around the '80s and, according to the brochure…"the emotion's instilled by material desire in the most disposable of decades", whatever the hell that means. I can't believe those Awcee (note: phonetic pronunciation of the acronym AWCY?) jackasses keep getting new people to come see this crap.
MTF Command: Affirmative, O. This is…what, our tenth op and we haven't seen the same "patron" twice?
Agent: Something like that. I've lost count at this point.
Agent Onassis begins to move around the gallery, observing each piece for anomalous properties. He returns several times to a podium on which SCP-XXXX is on display in a Sony Walkman WM-22, with a line of patrons.
Agent: This thing seems to be the most popular. I've seen a few rubes come and try it on for a few minutes, then walk away looking like they lost their puppy. I'm gonna check it out.
MTF Command: Roger that, just be careful. Impossible to know with Awcee what you're gonna get. Just give it a look-over for now.
Several minutes pass as Onassis waits a turn to survey SCP-XXXX. Upon reaching the podium, he inspects the Walkman
Agent: I can't…huh, doesn't look like anything too fancy to me. I guess you have to put it on…?
MTF Command: Negative, O. Do not put those headphones on.
Agent: Nah, it's fine Jim, I don't think there's anything to worry about. Hey, I love this song! I—
Onassis' audio cuts at this point, presumably under the effect of SCP-XXXX
MTF Command: That's not a request, it's an order! O! Onassis! Kennedy, REPORT GODDAMMIT!
After several minutes, an audible scream can be heard from Agent Onassis'
Agent: JESUS! I-I-I-I can't remember it! I can't remember the—
Onassis trails into a scream. The following audio is picked up from what are presumably patrons, or possibly members of AWCY?
Unknown 1: Wow! This one is intense! Get those headphones off him and let me up next!
Unknown 2: I wouldn't be too impressed, he's probably a newbie. Can't handle the experience yet.
Audio then suggests that Onassis was force-ably removed and led outside.
End Log
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