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Image of SCP-XXXX taken from a distance discreetly

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class:

Special Containment Procedures:

Description: SCP-XXXX is an conjoined Gilded Age mansion and funeral home located on the outskirts of New Orleans. According to blueprints, SCP-XXXX was designed to include three-stories with two sub-basements underground. However, it is now believed that the interior of SCP-XXXX is much larger than its exterior, theorized to be a result from artificial anomalous forces. Behind SCP-XXXX is a private graveyard which on closer inspection via telescope surveillance revealed that the names of the tombstone belonged to individuals that documented to have been buried there; more than a quarter of the tombstone are blank. Closer examination of SCP-XXXX and graveyard has been highly difficult due to the presence of SCP-XXXX-1.

SCP-XXXX-1 is the collective designation for an undetermined number of spectral entities present within the premises of SCP-XXXX. The visual appearances of SCP-XXXX-1 vary between instance to instance; around half maintain a humanoid form but other notable instances have been recorded possessing physical traits including but not limited to: wings, horns, tails, scales, claws, feathers, multiple facial features, multiple limbs, and mechanical implements. All bodies of SCP-XXXX-1 instances are intangible but are able to interact with physical objects and living creatures at will. SCP-XXXX-1 instances are not visible to the naked eye but are able to be viewed with standard thermal imaging equipment or through the use of cameras installed with specialized thaumaturgic-sensing lens.

SCP-XXXX-1's behavior changes during the diurnal cycle. During the daytime, instances can be seen conversing with each other, maintaining or repairing SCP-XXXX, observing the tombstones in the graveyard, and wander within the general premise. At night, most instances disengage from the previous activities and enter SCP-XXXX. Although it is not known what exactly occurs within SCP-XXXX during this period (See Addendum-01) personnel have observed colored lights emanating from various windows of the building and claimed to have heard faint sounds of what appeared to be music.

Any subject within close vicinity of the premises with the intent to enter SCP-XXXX will feel a compulsion to turn away and go elsewhere; this compulsion is relatively weak and can easily be overcome, especially if the subject is aware of SCP-XXXX's anomalous properties beforehand. Any actual attempts to trespass will be met with action on SCP-XXXX-1's part, regardless during the time of day. SCP-XXXX-1 instances will maneuver to grasp the subject and drag them to the gates to where they are tossed away from the premise. If a subject engages in hostilities that result either in the attempted harm of a SCP-XXXX-1 instance or damage to the structure of SCP-XXXX, surrounding SCP-XXXX-1 instances will violently retaliate in correspondence to the exact offenses of the subject. Attacks from instances have ranged from minor cuts and concussions to broken bones and internal organ bruising. To date, the Foundation has been unsuccessful in gaining entry to SCP-XXXX. The only entity capable of entering SCP-XXXX without interference, and commands respect from SCP-XXXX-1 instances is SCP-XXXX-A.

SCP-XXXX-A is a 30 year-old adult human male of Italian descent. SCP-XXXX-A's apparel changes regularly but has consistently worn a flat cap, sunglasses and a dark blue jacket in all sightings. SCP-XXXX-A also caries a slightly-rusted round point shovel¹ at all times. The exact anomalous capabilities of SCP-XXXX-A is unknown but has been seen accomplishing the following feats:

• Possessing an innate sense of when an subject is attempting to trespass on the premises of SCP-XXXX.

• Remote telekinetic manipulation of its shovel at will. It is unknown if SCP-XXXX-A is capable of general telekinesis or if this ability is solely relegated to the shovel.

• Interact with nearby soil to unearth or bury objects at will. SCP-XXXX-A always thrust the tip of the shovel into the ground before each use of this ability.

• Viewing SCP-XXXX-1 instances without the use of specialized equipment.

• Removing any SCP-XXXX-1 instance from SCP-XXXX at will.

SCP-XXXX-A's behavior revolves around the relative upkeep of SCP-XXXX and assisting SCP-XXXX-1. Its duties usually entail watering and planting new flowers at the graveyard, conversing or accepting assistance from SCP-XXXX-1 instances, driving to the nearest town to acquire commodities such as groceries and building materials, inspecting already buried coffins, and the preparation of the funerals². During each night, SCP-XXXX-A will lead SCP-XXXX-1 instances inside SCP-XXXX and close the door. As of XX/XX/XXXX, there has been no communication from SCP-XXXX-A's part to the Foundation (See Addendum 02).

History: On 09/02/2018, was alerted to the existence of SCP-XXXX following a noise complaint issued by a resident in the area, citing that the music originating from it prevented her from sleeping. An officer attempted to gain entry into SCP-XXXX but was non-violently discouraged by SCP-XXXX-1 instances, at which point the Foundation became involved.

A raid was attempted by MTF Mu-13 ("Ghostbusters") on SCP-XXXX but were quickly overwhelmed by SCP-XXXX-1. MTF Mu-13 opened fire on the entities which provoked them to become openly hostile. MTF Mu-13 were violently thrown outside the gates of SCP-XXXX and were taken in for medical care; all members sustained severe injuries in various areas of their bodies but ultimately made a full recovery in the months after. All relevant parties were administered Class-A amnestics and a perimeter was set up around SCP-XXXX, with Foundation personnel posing as privately hired security guards.

An investigation into the origins of SCP-XXXX led to the identity of Christopher Homes, a Tabaco industry business magnate and philanthropist. Homes was born in Ohio in 1843 and was worked full-time in a local butcher shop before rising the prominence in Tabaco industry at age 26. Homes was allegedly rumored to be involved with multiple secret societies but no physical evidence supported this claim. Later on in life, Homes moved to Louisiana and gained permits to build SCP-XXXX, which its construction lasted from 1893 to 1896. Homes eventually partly retired and operated as funeral director until his death in 1913. Homes son and grandson³ operated SCP-XXXX until their disappearance in 1982. Ownership of SCP-XXXX was transferred to Sean Marwick, the Homes' personal cemetery worker and SCP-XXXX-A.

Addendum-01: After extensive observation, it became apparent that a specific subset of entities (designated SCP-XXXX-1A through SCP-XXXX-1D) were more involved in the caretaking of SCP-XXXX then the rest of the SCP-XXXX-1 instances. They are listed as follows:

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• SCP-XXXX-1A: A 8-year old Caucasian female with red hair blue overalls. SCP-XXXX-1A has a generally joyful demeanor but has been seen undergoing fits of depression when left to its own devices. SCP-XXXX-1A is primarily seen playing games with the other SCP-XXXX-1 instances and informing SCP-XXXX-A over situations involving SCP-XXXX-1 antagonizing each other or asking it if they want to visit the graveyard together, often tugging on SCP-XXXX-A's pantleg to gain his attention. SCP-XXXX-1A is seen to be visibly content when in the presence of SCP-XXXX-A.

• SCP-XXXX-1B: A male entity with reddish skin and bat-like wings. It appears that SCP-XXXX-1B once possessed horns and a tail but has since been surgically removed. SCP-XXXX-1B wears rosary around its neck and carries a container of holy water to which it frequently drinks from. SCP-XXXX-1B is primarily seen disciplining SCP-XXXX-1 instances when necessary and is hosts the majority of events at SCP-XXXX. SCP-XXXX-1B appears outwardly confident and stern; its demeanor changes when not in the presence of the other SCP-XXXX-1 instances, appearing exhausted and frequently prays in silence. SCP-XXXX-1B is seen confiding in SCP-XXXX-A whenever possible, visibly relaxing following the conclusion of their conversations.

• SCP-XXXX-1C: An android in similar physical appearance and model to SCP-1360⁴ SCP-XXXX-1C is in a heavily damaged state (the torso is violently separated from the hip, large gashes are visible on its head and right arm, electrical sparks are emitted when moving its limbs etc.) despite this, SCP-XXXX is able to operate normally and is seen either primarily on maintenance of SCP-XXXX or preventing unauthorized entry with the use of a electric taser and a magnetic railgun installed in its left arm. SCP-XXXX-1C is stoic and expresses indifference in most interactions but remains the most loyal to SCP-XXXX-A out of all entities present in SCP-XXXX.

• SCP-XXXX-1D: A creature mainly consisting of the body of spider-like creature. A appendage is connected to where the head of the spider should be to a human eyeball measuring 15 centimeters in diameter. The eye of SCP-XXXX-1D is covered in yellow green fur with the exception of the pupil; the eye is capable of splitting horizontally in half revealing a anteater-like tongue to consume vermin and insects it finds on the property. SCP-XXXX-1D does not appear to be sapient and is seen to be in the presence of SCP-XXXX-A the most of off all four entities.

SCP-XXXX-1A through SCP-XXXX-1D are also physically stronger and adept to their anomalous capabilities than the rest of the SCP-XXXX-1 instances. Whether this is due to SCP-XXXX-A's remains unclear.

Addendum 02-:

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Footnotes

1. The possibility of the shovel having anomalous properties or if SCP-XXXX-A simply uses it a conduit has been inconclusive

2. Only members of a funeral service during these events are allowed entry in SCP-XXXX without provoking SCP-XXXX-1.

3. Walter Homes and Zachary Homes respectively

4. Despite the similarities their is no indication that SCP-XXXX-1C was produced by GOI-1115 ("Anderson Robotics").