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Item #: SCP-4943

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-4943 is to be secured in a standard containment locker when not undergoing testing. SCP-4943 is not to leave Site-██ without prior authorization of Site Director █████ ██████, or Regional Coordinator ██████ ██████.

Use of SCP-4943 for testing purposes can be requested. Researchers must agree to submit to pre and post content screenings prior to authorization. Use of SCP-4943 in this manner must be recorded and logged for review.

Materials used for testing purposes must be pre-approved by the Head Researcher or Site Director. No Foundation documents, reports, or information can be requested for use with SCP-4943. Failing to follow regulations will result in the re-assignment of Foundation staff involved.

Description: SCP-4943 is a pair of bookends made in ██████, ██████████. The bookends are nearly identical, depicting a partial bust of play-write William Shakespeare. Both bookends are made out of lead, and are mostly coated in peeling gold paint.

SCP-4943 requires a bookshelf with at least 3 shelves, made of oak or opaque glass. SCP-4943's anomalous properties activate when one or more written materials are placed between each bookend while on the supplied bookshelf. Accepted materials included must be at least 5 pages in length, with at least 2 words. Once placed, the supplied materials are displaced, and an instance of SCP-4943-1 is generated. The instance then proceeds to sit down in the nearest chair, in the absence of a chair the instance will sit on the floor. It will then proceed to read aloud the materials provided.

SCP-4943-1 may take the form of well-known writers, preferring authors of longer novels or those with multiple, well-known works. Most instances take the form of William Shakespeare as depicted on the bookends.

Forms SCP-4943-1 has assumed include:

  • William Shakespeare
  • Mark Twain
  • George RR Martin
  • JK Rowling
  • ████ ███████1
  • Dr. T. █████████2
  • [DATA EXPUNGED]
  • Unknown- clothing style dated to Greece 1100 BCE
  • Unknown- clothing style dated to Ming China 1500 CE

SCP-4943-1 speaks the language spoken by whomever supplied SCP-4943 with written materials using the voice and mannerisms of the person whose form it has taken. Instances of SCP-4943-1 respond to questions as long as they pertain to the materials given, and could be found or extrapolated from the materials given.

When SCP-4943-1 finishes reading, either by reaching the end or if the materials are taken, the instance will thank whoever supplied the materials for listening and promptly leave visual contact. Retrieved materials will subsequently include notes throughout the materials. Most tend to be subjective, though some are grammatical or spelling fixes.

Input SCP-4943-1 Instance Note summary
The Odyssey William Shakespeare Praised the ending, though his notes throughout the body tend to lean towards harsh criticism of the pacing. Various new lines are proposed, usually adding a new layer of humor to a situation.
Ender's Game George R.R. Martin3 Notes tend to highlight random passages as being flimsy or poorly conceived. Comments on various characters and other relationships tended to be positive. Praised the sibling story line, but lamented on other possibilities.
Markus Economics 2012 6th edition Unknown man dated to 1100 BCE Greece Focused on criticizing the content and ideas presented, as well as incorrectly correcting formulas. Praised the index for it's simplicity. Commented on the odd texture of the coated paper.
SCP-4943 document draft Dr. T. █████████ Basic grammar and spelling corrections as well as notes on improvements to current containment procedures. Left a note suggesting not to use Foundation materials in future tests. See Interview-4943-1
5 pages, each filled with the letter █ █████ █████████, ██████ ██████████, ███ █████, and Dr. ██████ [Data Expunged]
1 page, random words in small print. At standard size, the text covers 5 pages Unknown Notes on the front side are indecipherable due to the overlap of text, rendering the entire side coated in blue ink. On the back there is a strongly written letter regarding competent writing practices. The intended recipient is unknown.
+Interview-4943-1
+Acquisition Information
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