Hazzzamo's First Entry

[[tabview]]
[[tab Title 1]]

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Euclid

Special Containment Procedures:

SCP-XXXX is to be contained in a small glass case with single hole open allowing for hot air to rise out. Sensors are to constantly measure the temperature of both the glass and ambient air of the containment area. If temperatures of either reach above 1000 degrees Celsius dry ice is to be inserted into the containment area¹ until temperatures cool to below 500 degrees Celsius. Personnel are to remain at least 5 meters away from SCP-XXXX's containment area at all times. Fans, air pumps and other forceful methods of airflow are not to be used for cooling.

Description:
SCP-XXXX is a matte black candle with three wicks in its wax. The sides of XXXX are completely smooth except for the phase "In the Dark, Immortality Awaits." The 3 wicks inside SCP-XXXX are constantly alight with flames, extinguishing momentarily when blown out. The time it takes SCP-XXXX to relight so far appears random and no mechanism of how SCP-XXXX accomplishes this has been discovered. The force of air required to extinguish SCP-XXXX reduces with time, eventually even the softest breeze can extinguish the flames on SCP-XXXX. The instance of SCP-XXXX contained by the foundation is currently believed to be the only instance in existence.

Containment procedures primary focus is to reduce airflow and human contact around SCP-XXXX.

Addendum 001: Discovery
SCP-XXXX was first discovered in Bright, Australia on 25/01/2020 when local authorities responded to a hysterical call from a teenage girl. The fourteen year old reported that she and her friends were playing the sleepover game "Bloody Mary" when they were allegedly attacked by an entity. Two of the six girls suffered fatal injuries. During the investigation a local policeman attempted to blow out SCP-XXXX, only managing to blow out a single wick. Following this an entity that was described as a black shadow appeared in the bathroom and attempted to assault the policeman leading to the foundations involvement. Amnestics were provided to all individuals involved and the hoax of a murderer was fabricated to cover up SCP-XXXX.

Journal Entry 001: Dr H Maxwell
Have been assigned a new SCP today, a candle with some anomalous properties. SCP-XXXX appears to summon an entity that is openly hostile, should make for some interesting tests. Tomorrow will be phase 1 of testing, sending in the D Class to see what the hell this thing is.

Experiment 001: Initial Testing

+ Experiment Log

Test 1 - 09/02/2020

Subject: D Class Personnel (Axel)

Procedure: D Class will attempt to blow out the two flames on SCP-XXXX

Results: Only a single wick on SCP-XXXX was extinguished. D Class used excessive breath force in an attempt to blow out both flames however only one wick was extinguished.

Analysis: No entity appeared. D Class reported feelings of mild euphoria before needing to be forcefully removed from the candles presence.

Interview 001
Dr H Maxwell: "Why is it you want to be around the candle?"

Axel: "It isn't finished. I need to finish it."

Dr H Maxwell: "How will you finish it?"

Axel: "There is more to it, it needs more. It is so rough and imperfect, I must fix it."

Subject becomes increasingly agitated.

Dr H Maxwell: "What can you tell me about the phrase, 'In the Dark, Immortality awaits?' "

Axel: "It needs to be finished first. It must be fine and perfect to show its secrets."

Interview ends as subject repeats the phrase, "make it perfect."

Journal Entry 002: Dr H Maxwell
Conducted an interview with the D Class used for testing. I was recently informed that Axel was terminated. He grew increasingly distressed away from SCP-XXXX and assaulted a guard. Mental effects of the candle are still unknown. Had a visit from the site director today regarding SCP-XXXX. Uncovering the meaning behind the text on the candle should be made a priority. Testing resumes tomorrow.

Experiment 002: Unsuccessful Test

+ Experiment Log

Test 2 - 11/02/2020

Subject: D Class Personnel

Procedure: D Class will attempt to blow out the two flames on SCP-XXXX

Results: The flames on SCP-XXXX did not extinguish. Water was used to no avail.

Analysis: I have a theory that time may play a role in the candles effects. The shorter the time since the flames were blown out, the harder it is to extinguish them. Next experiment will occur in 2 weeks.

Experiment 003: Successful Test

+ Experiment Log

Test 3 - 24/02/2020

Subject: D Class Personnel

Procedure: D Class will attempt to blow out the two flames on SCP-XXXX

Results: Only a single wick on SCP-XXXX was extinguished despite use of water. D Class reported feelings of extreme distress and paranoia which quickly escalated to panic. The entity (herein known as SCP-XXXX-1) appeared before the D Class. SCP-XXXX-1 continues to stare at the D Class, causing the D Class to quiver in the corner of the containment chamber. When asked what it was SCP-XXXX-1 simply responded "Perfect" before proceeding to [Data Expunged] while cackling.

Analysis: Time between tests was around two weeks which seems to be consistent. SCP-XXXX-1 is a large humanoid looking creature formed out of black smoke roughly 2m tall. Open aggression was not apparent until engaged.

Journal Entry 003: Dr H Maxwell
Can't stop thinking about SCP-XXXX. What does the phrase on its side mean? What is SCP-XXXX-1? It mentioned being perfect but the candle itself has been called imperfect, why? So many questions. I couldn't sleep last night, something about the darkness felt unsettling. Turning the lights on helped ease my anxiety but then I couldn't sleep with them on…

Experiment 004: Successful Test

+ Experiment Log

Test 4 - 24/03/2020

Subject: D Class Personnel

Procedure: D Class will attempt to blow out the two flames on SCP-XXXX

Results: Both wicks on SCP-XXXX were extinguished with relative ease. D Class Personnel appeared calm. SCP-XXXX-1 did not manifest. When asked to leave the camber D Class did not follow instruction. D Class was asked once again to leave the chamber.

Interview 002
D Class: "Why would I want to leave?"

Dr H Maxwell: "You have been given an order to leave."

D Class: "I see it now. The perfection he talked about. The beauty of it."

Dr H Maxwell: "D Class, this is your final warning to exit the containment area."

D Class: "Isn't this what we're here for doctor? Don't the O5's want to know his secret?"

Lights within the containment area suddenly went out. Upon restarting the D Class was lying in the center of the containment area with a slit throat.

Analysis: One month seems to be the amount of time needed to completely blow out SCP-XXXX. He is assumed to mean SCP-XXXX-1 but that is simply a hypothesis. Further testing required.

Experiment 005: Unsuccessful Test

+ Experiment Log

Test 5 - 12/04/2020

Subject: D Class Personnel

Procedure: D Class will attempt to blow out the two flames on SCP-XXXX

Results: The flames on SCP-XXXX did not extinguish. Water was used to no avail.

Analysis: SCP-XXXX was left for over two weeks but still resulted in an unsuccessful test.

Experiment 006: Unsuccessful Test

+ Experiment Log

Test 6 - 6/05/2020

Subject: D Class Personnel

Procedure: D Class will attempt to blow out the two flames on SCP-XXXX

Results: The flames on SCP-XXXX did not extinguish. Water was used to no avail.

Analysis: SCP-XXXX was left for almost one month but still resulted in an unsuccessful test.

Journal Entry 004: Dr H Maxwell
Sleep alludes me. My behavior is being monitored, I can feel it. My obsession with SCP-XXXX is growing stronger but I have to keep going. I need to know what the phrase, In the Dark, Immortality Awaits means. Why did the last D Class mention the O5's? Is there something they aren't telling us? I need to pull it together otherwise I risk being kicked off this assignment. I have a new theory about SCP-XXXX, if I can prove it they'll have to let me stay on. I know I can work this out.

Experiment 007: Successful Test

+ Experiment Log

Test 7 - 8/05/2020

Subject: D Class Personnel

Procedure: D Class will attempt to blow out the two flames on SCP-XXXX

Results: The two flames on SCP-XXXX extinguished as the breeze from the containment chambers door closed. D Class immediately grabs SCP-XXXX, attempting to escape the containment cell with it. Security terminates the D Class and return SCP-XXXX to containment.

Analysis: SCP-XXXX depends on the phases of the moon. The current theory is that the time between the full and new moons determines how easily SCP-XXXX can be extinguished and the type of event that occurs. More testing is required.

Journal Entry 005: Dr H Maxwell
My breakthrough has earned me back the respect of my peers. Now that the pattern of SCP-XXXX has been found it will be easier to test and discover all of its effects. My sleeping pills have stopped working, last night I was restless. Had another visit form the site director. He informed me that the O5 council themselves are pleased with my progress however they still wish to know about the phrase on the side on the candle. I overstepped and asked why they wanted to know so bad, I couldn't help myself. The site director reminded me of my place in the foundation and cautioned me not to overstep again.

Experiment 008: Interview with SCP-XXXX-1

+ Experiment Log

Test 8 - 23/05/2020

Subject: D Class Personnel

Procedure: D Class will attempt to blow out a single flame on SCP-XXXX

Results: One wick on SCP-XXXX was successfully extinguished. SCP-XXXX-1 appears inside containment. The entity was openly hostile seeming to pull a sword out of thin air and stab the D Class to death. SCP-XXXX then turned to face Dr H Maxwell through the one way mirror.

Interview 003
Dr H Maxwell: "What can you tell us about the phrase, 'In the Dark, Immortality Awaits?' "

SCP-XXXX-1: Silence

Dr H Maxwell: "Why is the candle imperfect?"

The entity walks slowly up to the mirror, staring at Dr H Maxwell.

SCP-XXXX-1: "Because the portal is rough. It needs to be fine. Perhaps you can help?"

Dr H Maxwell: "SCP-XXXX is a portal?"

SCP-XXXX-1: "

Analysis: SCP-XXXX depends on the phases of the moon. The current theory is that the time between the full and new moons determines how easily SCP-XXXX can be extinguished and the type of event that occurs. More testing is required.

---

Footnotes

1. Dry ice is to be inserted via robotic arm. Human interaction is strictly prohibited.