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Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: An electrified fence has been built around the epicenter of SCP-XXXX and covers an area of roughly 1.8km2. This fence is to be guarded 24/7 by no fewer than 100 security agents at all times. A minimum of four Class-D personnel trained in engineering are to be held on standby and used at the discretion of the Site Director in case of emergencies.

With cooperation from the Canadian government, the area has been declared a hazardous waste disposal site and barred from all civilian entry. All trespassers are to be detained and interviewed to determine if they have made contact with SCP-XXXX before being administered Class-A amnestics. In the event that any civilians have entered SCP-XXXX, it is up to the discretion of the Site Director to use D-Class to aid in their rescue.

A stationary monitoring device (SMD) has been situated at the entrance to SCP-XXXX. On the first of the month, one Foundation engineer and one D-Class are to perform routine maintenance, as well as retrieve all data. Both personnel are to be issued with two-way radio headsets and helmet-mounted cameras. The headset worn by the Agent is to be equipped with external sound-cancelling measures, and may not be removed at any time while within the containment area. Both the Agent and the D-Class will be instructed beforehand to avoid looking at or listening to SCP-XXXX-B instances as much as possible. To exit from SCP-XXXX, the Foundation Agent must head directly opposite of the road. Once the agent has safely exited SCP-XXXX, the D-Class will be informed to travel down the road for roughly 7km in order to reach the secondary exit. This is to ensure that both the SMD is not damaged, and to follow SCP-XXXX’s standard feeding schedule.

Description: The outer layer of SCP-XXXX-A is a thick blanket of fog, with the outside radius measuring 22m, that completely conceals SCP-XXXX’s inner layer. SCP-XXXX-A is visually impossible to penetrate, even with the aid of advanced or simple equipment, and physically impenetrable for any sort of drone or machine. Previous drones sent into SCP-XXXX-A, have traveled for hours in a straight line without ever exiting the fog. All such drones are currently considered lost.

SCP-XXXX is a forest kept in a perpetual state of overcast, regardless of the time of day. A single road leads into the forest and splits the densely packed ‘trees’. Marking the road is a sign with deep cuts scratched into it. When viewed through a monitor, these scratches appear random and do not match any known language. However, when viewed in person, the scratches will be perceived in the viewer’s native language and read “Rejoice and seek the Treasure.” Given the compulsions of all persons who observe the sign to travel the road, the sign has been tentatively dubbed a cognito hazard.

The ground surrounding the sign and separating SCP-XXXX-A’s inner layer from SCP-XXXX-B instances is riddled with the decayed artifacts and bodies of an estimated ████ humans. Some bones retrieved for study are estimated to be as old as 6,000 years. Study of the artifacts has found matches to over ███ cultures around the world. The positions of bodies relative to weapons suggests that most humans attempted to either kill each other or commit suicide.

The trees that comprise the forest of SCP-XXXX are collectively referred to as SCP-XXXX-B instances. This forest ends abruptly along a straight line which appears to stretch out endlessly to either direction. SCP-XXXX-B instances are not flora in nature, but appear to have once been humans, now referred to as SCP-XXXX-B-1 instances. Each SCP-XXXX-B-1 instance is physically distorted and fused together; described by some as having their bodies turned into clay and stretched out into more abstract forms. Each SCP-XXXX-B-1 instance is fused together in random spots across their deformed bodies, ranging from the shoulders to the feet. The one constant is that each SCP-XXXX-B-1 instance is fused to one another at the genitals. While difficult to precisely measure, each SCP-XXXX-B instance has the approximate radius of 2m and tends to be between 10m and 40m tall. Each SCP-XXXX-B instance is a fusion of between an estimated twenty and one SCP-XXXX-B-1 instances.

Given the nature of this fusion, as well as the fact that each SCP-XXXX-B-1 instance can be heard groaning in what sounds like ecstasy while thrusting in a sexual manner, it would appear that each SCP-XXXX-B-1 instance is attempting to have sex with each other. There is some debate on this, with some researchers insisting that the violent nature of these movements suggests a desire to escape. This theory is supported by observations of the less distorted faces, which suggest a perpetual state of terror. However, this theory is countered by observations of the SCP-XXXX-B-1 instance’s pleasured moans, and how these seemingly violent movements are merely a desperate endeavor to seek further gratification.

The working theory is that both explanations are true. The SCP-XXXX-B-1 instanceof the forest are paradoxically trapped between the desire to escape and the desire for further gratification.

Generally, the SCP-XXXX-B-1 instances are incapable of perceiving anything beyond the forest, with only brief periods of lucidity. In the event that they become lucid in the presence of a non-deformed human, they will attempt to reach for the observer with the apparent intent to draw them in. When a human makes skin-on-skin contact with an SCP-XXXX-B-1 instance, their skin will begin to fuse with the instance, pulling them close until the human is indistinguishable from other SCP-XXXX-B-1 instances. However, (thankfully) it is rare that more than two SCP-XXXX-B-1 instances will become lucid at once, thus the violent movements of the other SCP-XXXX-B-1 instances will limit the reach of the lucid ones.

The following list describes frequently heard phrases used by the lucid SCP-XXXX-B-1 instances.

+ Calls

It is only possible to enter SCP-XXXX through SCP-XXXX-A. Regardless of which direction one enters from, all persons will inevitably arrive at the main entrance, with the sign and road directly before them. It is impossible to depart SCP-XXXX by oneself as all efforts to backtrack through SCP-XXXX-A will take them right back to the entrance. The only way to leave SCP-XXXX is with the aid of a partner. To leave, Person A must close their eyes and walk in the direction opposite the road while Person B stays behind and offers directions. These directions can be as simple as “Just keep heading forward,” until Person A is out of sight. However, Person B will have no means of escape unless another partner enters through SCP-XXXX-A. Efforts to recreate the conditions of a successful exit with the use of GPS, remote viewing cameras with speakers, and even robots have all proven ineffective.

Using drones manually delivered into SCP-XXXX, the Foundation has been able to get a better idea of the extent of the forest. However, the existence of SCP-XXXX-A over the forest acts as a form of ceiling, limiting the height that drones can reach. Given the density of the SCP-XXXX-B instances, ████████ humans are estimated to comprise SCP-XXXX.

To date, all efforts to explore the forest’s edge or the road have proven inconclusive, be they manually or with drones. Invariably, remote viewing equipment will begin malfunctioning between 5km and 10km from the entrance, although the exact point is variable. Test subjects sent down the road or across the forest’s edge will frequently express feelings of being lost moments before equipment malfunctions begin, despite walking in a straight line. Once contact is lost, subjects are designated as missing, although are presumed to have been consumed by an SCP-XXXX-B instance. To date, ████ D-Class and ██ Foundation personnel have been reported missing in relation to SCP-XXXX.

Given that the artifacts found within SCP-XXXX originate from a wide variety of time periods and locations, researchers have hypothesized that SCP-XXXX is capable of some form of mobility. Researchers who have studied SCP-XXXX extensively have almost unanimously reached the conclusion that SCP-XXXX is capable of teleportation, although this has never been observed. The working theory is that SCP-XXXX travels from location-to-location, possibly randomly, with the intent of ‘hunting’ for its preferred prey. While this has yet to be verified, Site Director ██████ has ordered that the monthly feeding of D-Class to SCP-XXXX should be sufficient to keep it from leaving.

Despite the observed wariness of all animals in the presence of SCP-XXXX-A, some researchers insist that the SCP-XXXX-B instances are comprised of more than just humans. Although this has yet to be verified. See Incident XXXX-17.

Discovery: The Foundation was first alerted to SCP-XXXX after the disappearance of the ██████████ family in early January, 20██ in the northern ██████████ Province. Following their disappearance, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Mounties) were dispatched to search the region. ██ Mounties and civilians went missing over the course of the search. An embedded agent in the Mounties made contact with the Foundation after witnessing multiple people enter SCP-XXXX-A without exiting. SCP-XXXX-A was later determined to occupy the same space where the ██████████ family’s cabin once stood.

Experiment SCP-XXXX-3: Subjects are D-456, D-457, and D-458.
D-456 is given a full body life support suit. The suit contains monitors that transmit his vitals both back to Control, and into the SMD. D-457 and D-458 are both issued two-way radio headsets and helmet-mounted cameras, as well as a single flash drive. Prior to departure, all three are shown video footage of SCP-XXXX and instructed not to look directly at the sign.

Subjects enter SCP-XXXX-A without incident and are instructed to keep moving forward. Subjects arrive at the entrance to SCP-XXXX in ten minutes. Despite preparations, all three begin to panic and show signs of disgust upon witnessing the SCP-XXXX-B instances. D-457 vomits. Control assures them that everything is under control, that the ‘trees’ pose no threat and that the Foundation has sufficient procedures in place to ensure the survival of all three. This calms them.
D-457 and D-458 are instructed to aid D-456 in one final check of his suit to ensure that it is airtight. Once structural integrity is confirmed, D-456 is instructed to step forward until he is just out of arm’s reach of the nearest SCP-XXXX-B instance. He does, and begs Control not to tell him to get closer.
Video from all three subjects shows the initial behavior of the humans comprising the SCP-XXXX-B instance is normal. The bodies are writhing, violently thrusting, and moaning incoherently. D-456 states “I can never f███ again.”
One of the adjacent SCP-XXXX-B-1 instances – here on referred to as SCP-XXXX-B-1-1 – appears to become lucid. It’s voice and physique suggest it to be male, but this is unverified. The following interaction occurs:
SCP-XXXX-B-1-1 instance: Hey you. Nnngh. That’s a nice ooooh suit.
D-456: Uh, what?
Control: Interact with it, D-456. See what you can learn.
SCP-XXXX-B-1-1: [Moans incoherently.]
D-456: Uh, hey there. What’s your name?
SCP-XXXX-B-1-1: [Laughs hysterically.] Name? Name!? Namenamenamenamename! Name is name. [It now appears to be sobbing.] Name is name is name is name is… Nnngh! What is name?
The entire SCP-XXXX-B instance begins to undulate as if disturbed by something. It sways as though blown by wind before returning to previously observed movement patterns.
SCP-XXXX-B-1-1: [Continues to sob.] What is name?
D-456: Jesus, what’s wrong with you?
SCP-XXXX-B-1-1: [Throws head back and laughs. It is joined by the other SCP-XXXX-B-1 instances.] So long. So good. So… so… No. Help me, please! [Resumes sobbing.] No name. No place. No sun. Only… only… Aaagh! No. No? Can’t stop. Please stop. No name. Please! No. Yes. Don’t stop. Oh god, yes!”
D-456: Jesus f██████ Christ, Control. Wh-what should I do?
Control: We just went over the safety checks on your suit. You’re safe from any skin-on-skin contact. See if you can pull him free.
D-456: Um, yeah. Yeah! Let’s f██████ do this!
(It may be worth noting that D-456 was described as having relatively low impulse control.)
D-457 and D-458 are instructed to stay back and not interfere. As soon as D-456 approaches, SCP-XXXX-B-1-1 reaches out and attempts to pull away from the rest of the SCP-XXXX-B instance. Strands of flesh are seen snapping free as it pulls harder. It begins crying with a wide, desperate grin.
As soon as D-456 grabs onto SCP-XXXX-B-1-1’s arm, the entire SCP-XXXX-B instance begins to undulate. The bodies comprising the SCP-XXXX-B instance shift and shuffle around into new, random configurations. D-456 holds onto SCP-XXXX-B-1-1’s arm throughout the ordeal, even as SCP-XXXX-B-1-1 goes from sideways, to upside-down, to backwards, before seeming to separate from its arm entirely.
In a panic, D-456 screams and attempts to pull away, but is unable. He informs control that the arm is too strong, and that he can feel it tearing into the suit. D-457 and D-458 request permission to help, but Control refuses. D-456’s suit begins showing terminal failures on every meter before ceasing to broadcast. D-456 starts screaming even louder as his suit appears to be ballooning outwards. Suit integrity is confirmed compromised when D-456 grows two left arms out of his back, breaching the suit. These additional arms go on to SCP-XXXX-B-1-1’s arm with the intent of pulling closer. D-457 and D-458 exchange looks of horror and disbelief as D-456’s panicked screams become interlaced with sexual moans.
D-456: Oh god! Oh god! This is… amazing! Guys, you gotta try this. This is… this is… No! No, I can feel it. It-it’s in me! Please. Please make it stop. It feels… oh god I can feel nnngh good. God, it’s good! I’ve never… No. No, I can’t. I can feel it gaaah! Can’t stop. Can’t stop. Make it… Nooo!
Nothing more is heard from D-456 as D-457 and D-458 confirm that they have lost visual contact.
Control ignores pleas from D-457 and D-458 to be let out, reminding them of their mission. D-457 is instructed to remove the SMD’s current flash drive and replace it with the one they brought. Both subjects are then given an abbreviated version of SCP-XXXX’s exit strategy, with D-458 being instructed to offer directions for D-457’s escape. Afterwards, D-458 is instructed to head left and follow the forest’s line for roughly 10km until he reaches the secondary extraction point.
D-458 anxiously complies and begins walking. He insists on talking with Control, needing to hear the voice of a ‘real person’ to calm his nerves. Control agrees and offers repeated assurances that D-458 will make it out alive. Contact is lost after D-458 travels roughly 43km from the starting point. D-458 is logged as missing.
Experiment concludes.

Incident XXXX-17:
Last recording of Dr. ██████: “I’ve been staring at the same spot for more than a month now. My colleagues are talking about giving me amnestics for my own good. That’s fine. They’re probably right, but so am I. That thing on my screen right now is a wing, a f██████ wing! It’s got feathers, even if most have fallen out. And it’s not the only one, either.
“I’ve been studying these things closely, probably more than can be called safe, but that’s because I’m certain. Even accounting for the distortions and other physical deformities, some of the creatures comprising these trees just can’t be called human. My colleagues are dismissing my findings because the pictures are too blurry, and they’re all too chicken s███ to go in and see for themselves, but I know I’m right. I’ve recorded sightings of wings, both feathery and insectoid, hooves, sails like on a spinosaurus, scales in place of skin, and all kinds of other features coming out of deformed but otherwise humanoid bodies.
“I don’t see why everyone’s being so resistant. We already know the thing moves. Sure, no one’s ever seen it, but the age of the bones and the presence of those artifacts should be proof enough that SCP-XXXX has not only been around for at least 6,000 years, but has been all over the world. It definitely wasn’t where it is now before that family disappeared, cabin and all. Why is it so hard to believe that maybe this thing has been to other planets, other dimensions, or even other places on earth we just don’t know about? It’s not like we haven’t seen weirder.
“In fact, I think I’ve made up my mind. I called the rest of them chicken s███, but I’m going to prove myself better. Tomorrow, I’m taking one of the D-Class with me to get some hi-def footage of that wing, and whatever else definitely wasn’t ever human. We’ll see whose laughing then.”

Dr. ██████’s proposed expedition was approved of by the Site Director ██████. Stipulations included continuous radio contact and that Dr. ██████ return immediately after two hours. Contact was lost roughly 10 minutes into the expedition; roughly the time it takes to walk from the outer layer of SCP-XXXX-A to the entrance. The monitoring equipment also malfunctioned at the same time. A follow up investigation involving two D-Class showed no signs of Dr. ██████, the D-Class that accompanied him, or any of their equipment.