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Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Keter Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: No feasible means of containing SCP-XXXX has been discovered, however, due to its nature concealment is relatively easy. In the event of an SCP-XXXX manifestation, events are allowed to unfold naturally. Upon the subjects death, SCP-XXXX-1 instances are to be masked as being planted by the subject. If SCP-XXXX-1 instances are too large to be passed off as newly planted or interfere with structures, they are to be removed and amnestics administered.
Description: SCP-XXXX is an anomalous phenomenon involving the spontaneous growth of an instance of SCP-XXXX-1. SCP-XXXX-1 is a member of the species Populus deltoides. The instances have an unusually fast growth rate depends on many factors however the primary factor appears to be the health of the individual SCP-XXXX-1 manifests near. SCP-XXXX-1 will manifest writing on its leaves that appear to come from deceased individuals the subject knew. These notes can vary widely in content, ranging from love letters from a deceased spouse to vengeful hate mail from murder victims.
An SCP-XXXX event has a █% chance of occurring around any individual that will die within the next ██ months. SCP-XXXX appears to manifest more commonly around terminally ill individuals rather than individuals who will die through other means such as trauma or anomalous means. After an SCP-XXXX event has been initiated, an SCP-XXXX-1 instance will begin growing within a 30-meter radius of the residence of the individual affected. SCP-XXXX often but not always produces a memetic effect exclusive to the individual affected. This effect gives the subject the sense that SCP-XXXX-1 is linked to their death even if they have no prior knowledge of SCP-XXXX. Subjects reaction to this fact seems to be non-anomalous and matches expected reactions to the concept of their own death, with reactions ranging from fear to relief. SCP-XXXX-1 will not disappear after their corresponding individual has died. However, they will lose all anomalous properties.
Recovery Log: SCP-XXXX was discovered when Agent Maxwell reported a tree he believed to be anomalous. Agent Maxwell had been diagnosed with leukemia █ months prior and had thus been given leave. When reporting the anomaly Agent Maxwell included facts about how “It’s here for (him)”. When questioned on how he knew this he claimed that he simply sensed it. Agents were dispatched to the location and discovered an SCP-XXXX-1 instance. It was theorized that it was possible Agent Maxwell was showing reality-bending abilities and as such, it was deemed appropriate to attempt to remove the SCP-XXXX-1 instance. After this attempt was made the instance grew back at a rate such that it was visible, however agents failed to record the exact rate. Because of concerns over unknown anomalous effects, it was decided that the instance would remain undisturbed and remain under observation. On May 3rd 2███, Agent Maxwell passed away due to his illness and SCP-XXXX was determined to be a now neutralized Extranormal Event.
Approximately 4 months after this event Researcher Donnor reported a similar case. The connection was not immediately made as Researcher Donnor was in perfect health, however, 13 days after days after Researcher Donnor reported the phenomenon, he was killed in a containment breach.
After this event, a connection was strongly suspected however it was a further 2 years before SCP-XXXX received SCP classification.
Examples of SCP-XXXX-1 Messages:
I still love you. I hope we can be together soon.
Love, Monica
Notes: Instance appeared at the residence of Damien Anderson, age 78. The Monica the message is supposedly from is his wife who had passed 16 years prior.
It’s not scary, I promise. I’ll see you when you get here.
Sincerely, Your Buddy Mike
Notes: Instance appeared at the residence of Researcher Evans, who had been diagnosed with a brain tumor 3 weeks prior. Mike in question is believed to be Researcher Garrison who had died in a motor accident 6 years prior.
I never forgave you, I can’t wait for you to rot
From Thomas
Notes: Instance appeared in the cell of D-8907. Thomas is believed to be D-8907’s 23-year-old son who he killed alongside his wife and daughter. D-8907 was terminated after attempting to kill a guard during a test.
Addendum: On September 4th 2███, Head Researcher Alexander requested that SCP-XXXX be classified as Keter and that immediate neutralization was recommended. This was requested on the basis he believed that SCP-XXXX-1 was not, in fact, an indication but was directly responsible for the deaths of individuals affected. Request for reclassification was accepted however neutralization was denied because of the fact there was little evidence SCP-XXXX or -1 instance posed any threat.
On February 26th 2███ Head Researcher Alexander was found to be carrying out an unauthorized attempt at neutralization on SCP-XXXX-1 instances. He was immediately removed from his position.
Document XXXX/A: The following is a text document recovered from Researcher Alexander’s home computer.
On March 5th 2███, Researcher Alexander was found deceased in his home. The apparent cause of death was suicide via gunshot. A large SCP-XXXX-1 instance was found breaking through the foundation of the home and taking up a large amount of the living room. Upon investigation, thousands of leaves from the instance were found with handwritten text not matching Researcher's Alexanders handwriting. A transcripted version of the text on the freshest leaf can be seen below.
Please just tell them before it’s too late
-Archivist Halligan
