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Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Euclid

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be kept within a solid containment cube comprised of ██████ and titanium alloy mixtures. Cube must have a single, air-tight door consisting of the same material on one side. Door must be chained shut using brass-plated 1/2" stainless steel cast iron 3/4 chain and padlocked with a standard single-key padlock heavy duty padlock, of which the key must be kept contained within ████████ at Site ██. Cube is to be placed within a dark room, atop a single wooden stool. One thermal-sensitive motion camera is to be placed in a corner of this room. No personnel are to be within room at any time, excluding approved research experiments. Any non-expendable personnel who come into contact with SCP-XXXX, SCP-XXXX-1, or it's containment cube for any amount of time are to be pulled immediately for psychological evaluations.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a large book that appears to be comprised entirely of human flesh. Afixed within the middle is a single human eye. The sclera of the eyeball is an unnatural crimson color, and the iris is green with dots of blood speckled throughout. Occasionally, the book will pulsate and the eye will glow red. This, however, seems not to alter how SCP-XXXX or SCP-XXXX-1 affect subjects.

SCP-XXXX was discovered by a research team in an ancient ruin in the ██████ Mountains. A rescue unit, led by Cpl. Adam ██████, was dispatched after the team made no contact for five days. A secondary rescue unit, headed by SSgt. Landon █'██████ was required after the primary team made no contact for 38 hours. Upon discovery of both the researchers, the rescue team, and SCP-XXXX, the SSgt. and his unit immediately withdrew and the foundation was contacted.

Upon first interaction, SCP-XXXX, as gruesome in appearance, appears to prove no ill effects. However, once a subject reads the transcription or is exposed to SCP-XXXX for longer than five minutes, they enter a catatonic state of which they cannot be revived. It is at this point that SCP-XXXX-1 is released. SCP-XXXX-1 is a dark, humanoid figure¹ who will appear in the consciousness of anyone affected by SCP-XXXX. Subjects report that SCP-XXXX-1 slowly stalks you through your subconscious, traveling across the 'dreams' you have whilst in the state. Very few subjects have returned from this catatonia, and little is known about SCP-XXXX-1 due to this fact. However, subjects who have awoken claimed they had to elude SCP-XXXX-1 until they returned to consciousness. The few subjects that survived encountering SCP-XXXX-1 were all found dead via asphyxiation less than week after exposure.

Subjects who do not awake from their catatonia often remain dormant for around 45 minutes, before suddenly convulsing violently for around five minutes. It is at this point that afflicted subjects rise to a seated position and open their eyes (which are now replaced by eyes much like that on SCP-XXXX). The subject remains frozen in this position for around ten seconds, before top section of the subjects skull explodes with great force. A caustic black slime is produced from this explosion, and often covers the subjects surrounding area, leaving any research samples compromised or completely destroyed. Subject's life functions and any affects of SCP-XXXX/-1 cease at this point.

Footnote: ¹ Although subjects report SCP-XXXX-1 to wear some form of wide brimmed hat, all subjects who have gotten within close proximity claim that SCP-XXXX-1 is nothing more than a silhouette of darkness.

Addendum: Note: Due to the unknown and unpredictable nature of experiments delving into the human subconscious, all further research upon SCP-XXXX and/or SCP-XXXX-1 has been halted per O5 ██, unless otherwise approved.

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Research Log

Test A - November ██, ████

Subject(s): D-1348, D-1673, D-0989, D-0238
Procedure: Four D-Class personnel, one Caucasian male and female, and one African male, and one Asian female, were selected by Doctor Gus ███████ to be exposed to SCP-XXXX to test whether or not SCP-XXXX knowingly chooses its victims.
Results: Upon exposure, all D-Class personnel entered catatonic state except D-0238. Approximately 45 minutes later, affected subjects all began convulsing violently. This continued for five minutes, until the three affected D-Class rose to a seated position and exposed the crimson eyes of SCP-XXXX. The three subjects skulls then exploded violently, sending black ooze flying all across the testing chamber. Throughout the entirety of the experiment, D-0238 remained conscious and unharmed,although in a state of extreme fear and panic.
Analysis: Perhaps SCP-XXXX does not stereotype it's victims over gender, but something else. There is a reason 0238 remained unharmed. Research 0238's background info. Further investigation needed.

Interviewed: D-Class 0238, formerly known - Anita Cruz

Interviewer: Dr. Gus ███████

Foreword: Dr. ███████ questions D-0238 following the results of experiment SCP-XXXX-A.

<Begin Log, 12:52, Nov. ██>

███████: "I'm going to ask you a few questions about yesterdays experiment. If you comply, perhaps we won't submit you to SCP-XXXX again."

D-0238: "Please, anything. Not again.."
' It is noted that D-0238 becomes visibly panicked at this time, quickly scanning her surroundings.

███████: "When you touched SCP-XXXX, did you feel anything? See anything?"

' D-0238 can be seen sweating profusely at this point, but retains composure.
███████: "238. What does the book say?"
' Upon these words leaving the doctors lips, D-0238 freezes and turns to the doctor.
' It is at this point that 0238 enters a uncontrollable psychotic state, lashing towards Doctor ███████ before quickly being neutralized by the Doctor's security detail.
<End Log, 13:18, Nov. ██>

Closing Statement: Nothing was learned from D-0238 other than the fact that SCP-XXXX seems to have a lasting mental affect on those exposed, regardless to whether they awake from their catatonia or not. Further research requested. Request pending.