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Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Photograph of SCP-XXXX, memetic effects only occur when viewed in person.
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be kept in a sealed lock-box in deep storage at Site-███ until further notice. SCP-XXXX is to be kept sealed in its acoustic foam-lined cell at Site-███ at all times. Testing with D-Class personnel or animals within SCP-XXXX's cell is to be approved by at least three other on-site researchers, and conducted with two armed security officers present. SCP-XXXX is not to be removed from its cell at any time without prior clearance from one O5 council member, and in such event must be covered with an opaque black tarp, applied and fastened to SCP-XXXX by a remote-controlled drone. At no time is any form of classical or chamber music to be played within audible range of SCP-XXXX. All audio playback devices are prohibited from entering SCP-XXXX's cell and viewing chamber at any time, by special command of O5 councilman. Individuals exposed to SCP-XXXX are to be held in solitary confinement for no less than two weeks after exposure, and undergo anger management therapy as required.
Description: SCP-XXXX appears to be a large, surrealist painting, created by an unknown artist. The canvas of the work measures approximately five feet tall and three feet wide. Carbon dating of the canvas suggests it was created sometime during the late Napoleonic era, though some samples of the work's paints appear to be significantly newer, suggesting it took some time to create. SCP-XXXX's surface also appears to contain traces of various organic materials, mostly consisting of blood of both human, and various animalic origins. Curiously, when observed via microscope video feed, these organic materials appear to "leech" from the pores of SCP-XXXX's canvas, as opposed to being applied to SCP-XXXX's surface, as one may expect. All digital representations of SCP-XXXX display no memetic effects, however, when viewing SCP-XXXX in person, individuals are observed to quickly turn violent, and feverishly attempt consume any food and living organisms in sight. When any form of classical or chamber music is played within the vicinity of SCP-XXXX, SCP-XXXX begins to emit a high-pitched 100-120 decibel scream, until the source of the music is cut.
Discovery: SCP-XXXX was found in a sixteenth-century French manor, on the outskirts of Versailles, by a real-estate developer in August, 19██. Following reports of several dozen graphic murders in the area, a Foundation scout was dispatched to investigate the developer and his properties. Following a two week investigation, the manor and all assets therein were seized by The Foundation, and a strict perimeter was erected around the property. No other memetic artifacts were recovered at the site, aside from SCP-XXXX. Attention was drawn to SCP-XXXX when several mutilated rats were found in a ring surrounding SCP-XXXX. Agents also reported a strong odour of dried blood and rot emanating from SCP-XXXX. After being transferred to Site-███ under its original tarp, formal testing began. See included test logs for details.
Test Log #1:
09/12/19██
Researcher ███████
Researcher ███████ is viewing SCP-XXXX through a one-way mirror.
Researcher ███████ instructs one D-Class personnel to enter SCP-XXXX's cell, carrying a metal cage containing two live black rats. The D-Class is then instructed to remove the tarp and hold the cage up to SCP-XXXX, whilst avoiding eye contact.
The rats seem unaffected when first exposed to SCP-XXXX, however, approximately thirty seconds later, one of the rats quickly grows agitated, and begins batting at and attempting to gnaw the other's tail.
Five seconds later, the other rat begins hissing at its assailant.
Ten seconds after, the more aggressive rat draws blood from the other's tail, and begins flailing its head wildly as it clasps the other's tail in its mouth, causing the assaulted rat to squeal wildly as it attempts to bite the other back.
Immediately following this, the D-Class personnel turns his gaze from the rats to the one-way mirror, as Researcher ███████ crashes through, frothing at the mouth, and streaked with blood.
The D-Class quickly throws the cage at Researcher ███████ and runs out of the cell, sealing the door behind him.
The D-Class then sprints to the nearest security post, where he urges an on-guard security officer for assistance.
The two quickly return to SCP-XXXX's cell, just as Researcher ███████ breaches the containment unit's door.
Researcher ███████ is noted to have stuffed both rats in his mouth, still squirming as he ferociously gnaws on their bodies. Researcher ███████ is then shot three times in the torso and once in the head by the security officer, and is killed.
All future testing of SCP-XXXX is hereby suspended by command of O5 councilman, and SCP-XXXX is to be placed in a sealed lock-box in deep storage at Site-███ until further notice.
Addendum 1: Staff transporting SCP-XXXX to deep storage reported a strong smell of fresh blood, sweat, and gunpowder emanating from SCP-XXXX. Investigation of these odours denied by O5 councilman.
Test Log #2:
05/01/20██
Researcher McMillan
SCP-XXXX has been brought out of deep storage and given a new containment cell as per request of Researcher McMillan. A security camera and two-way intercom have been installed in the cell, allowing remote observation and communication. Cell also includes a one-way chute.
One Class-D personnel enters SCP-XXXX's cell. Researcher McMillan instructs the D-Class to remove the tarp and describe SCP-XXXX via the intercom.
As he removes the tarp, the D-Class notes a distinct odour of rot emanating from SCP-XXXX.
Several seconds later, the D-Class keels over, retching.
Researcher McMillan sends a tupperware container into the cell via the chute, containing a medium-rare steak, and a side of steamed asparagus.
Researcher McMillan instructs the D-Class to fetch the container and then resume viewing SCP-XXXX. After taking a brief pause to regain his composure, the D-Class obliges.
The D-Class begins chewing on a piece of asparagus for twenty seconds while viewing SCP-XXXX, noting that the asparagus is; "a little tough".
After an additional five seconds, the D-Class notes that he is; "actually quite hungry".
The D-Class then proceeds to grip the steak with both hands, dropping the container and remaining asparagus, and begins feverishly gnawing it and attempting to shove it in his mouth whole.
The D-Class finishes the steak in under twenty seconds, then begins clawing wildly at the door, demanding more food.
The door to SCP-XXXX's cell is then opened by the two on-guard security officers, and the D-Class is subsequently tasered and detained for post-test observation.
Researcher McMillan suffered no ill effects while viewing SCP-XXXX through the security monitor, but later described a "profound feeling of dread, and slight pang of hunger" emanating from SCP-XXXX.
Addendum 2: The D-Class personnel was strapped to a hospital bed in the infirmary of Site-███ for 24 hours after the test, with no food or water, due to his aggressive behaviour. During this time, he was subjected to daytime sitcoms and talk shows via an overhead television. After this time had passed, the D-Class' aggression had mostly subsided, and the D-Class was willing to accept food and water from infirmary staff, though still displayed signs of impatience, irritability, and gluttony. Subject continued to be monitored in a holding cell for two weeks before symptoms fully subsided.
Test Log #3:
07/01/20██
Researcher McMillan & Researcher Klei
Two D-Class personnel enter the cell and are instructed to view SCP-XXXX.
After ten seconds of no activity, one of the D-Class notes a smell of day-old steak in the room, as well as a strange buttery odour.
After another fifteen seconds, the other D-Class begins to grumble and grimace at SCP-XXXX.
After an additional five seconds, Researcher Klei decides to play Oboe Quartet K370 over the cell's intercom, theorizing that the music may help calm the D-Class and negate the memetic effects of SCP-XXXX.
Immediately as the music is played in the cell, SCP-XXXX begins emitting a deafening, high-pitched scream, later assumed by the researchers to be between 100-120 decibels.
This scream causes both D-Class to collapse to the floor, clutching their ears.
After several seconds, Researcher Klei cuts the music. The D-Class then proceed to furiously grapple each other and attempt to bite one another's jugular arteries.
After ten seconds of struggling, one D-Class manages to bite the other's left hand, causing deep lacerations. Despite all blood clearly splattering on the two individuals and the cell floor, a distinct, fresh streak begins to pour from the mouth of the figure depicted on SCP-XXXX.
The researchers then order in the two on-guard security officers, and the test is aborted.
Both D-Class are tasered, and administered to the infirmary where they are bound and monitored for 48 hours, before being returned to their individual cells, where they are put on strict lock-down for the next two weeks.
Note from O5 councilman:
"SCP-XXXX is to remain covered by an opaque black tarp belted around its surface until further notice. Any further testing is to be approved by no less than three other on-site researchers, and test subjects are to be detained in complete isolation for no less than two weeks following testing. Under no circumstance is any sort of music — especially classical or chamber — to be played within audible range of SCP-XXXX. Acoustic foam is to be applied to all surfaces of SCP-XXXX's cell, and all audio playback devices are to be prohibited from entering both SCP-XXXX's cell and viewing chamber.
And P.S.
My wife makes great asparagus."
