Tartursauce: A Fungus Among Us
Containment Class:
euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be kept in a standard humanoid containment cell at Site-113. The ventilation system of the cell is to be equipped with filters of activated charcoal, and is to function independently from the rest of Site-113. Any furnishings or clothing provided to SCP-XXXX is to be constructed from synthetic non-organic materials. When outside of its cell, SCP-XXXX is to be escorted by at least one member of site security at all times. Should an Anastasis Event occur while SCP-XXXX is outside of containment, it is to be moved back into its cell, or the nearest adequate containment cell, immediately. Once the event has concluded, SCP-XXXXs containment cell is to be sanitized with class M-1 anti-fungal agents, and SCP-XXXX is to receive a full physical and psychological examination.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a caucasian male of European descent whose body is composed of densely compressed hyphae, similar to those found in various fungiforms, except for its skeletal structure. These hyphae have taken on the appearance and function of SCP-XXXXs soft tissues, including its internal organs, skin, and nervous system. These structures are supported by a mycelium root system that is ingrained into SCP-XXXXs bones.
SCP-XXXX will enter a mycelio-restorativeprocess when its vital signs would indicate death. The occurrence of this process has been designated as an Anastasis Event. A list of Anastasis Events can be found in Document-XXXX-A. Upon initiation of an Anastasis Event, SCP-XXXXs soft tissues will rapidly produce a large number of fungiforms that resemble those of the Coprinus Comatus species. Once these fungiforms have sprouted, they will rapidly mature and begin to dissolve in an auto-digestive process, secreting a viscous black slime.
This slime contains the spores from these generated fungiforms, and when it comes into contact with any non-living organic material, it will break-down the material generating additional fungiforms. When SCP-XXXXs soft tissues have been completely reduced to this slime, the fungiforms will cease reproduction and dissolve, leaving SCP-XXXXs skeleton exposed. The slime will then become ambulatory and engulf SCP-XXXXs skeleton. This mass will then reform into a humanoid shape and solidify, until it forms a solid shell. SCP-XXXX will emerge from the mass in a manner similar to molting, having been completely regenerated.
SCP-XXXX was first brought to the attention of the Foundation on 1/02/1992, when local assets received reports of staff from Pineville Community Hospital stating that a John Doe had been brought in for treatment, who was identical to a teenager reported missing on December, 22, 1974. SCP-XXXX was found on a remote hiking path near Pine Mountain State Park, and had been unresponsive when initially recovered. Agents Douglas and Carter were dispatched to investigate further and determine the validity of the claims by the hospital staff.
The missing persons report for Renard Orlovsky, was found to have been filed by SCP-XXXXs Grandfather, Michail Orlovsky, referred to as POI-1290 on 12/22/1974. In the report POI-1290 states that he was awoken by an unknown sound from outside of his tent, and after a few seconds realized that SCP-XXXX was no longer in the tent. He searched the area himself initially, but having been unable to find SCP-XXXX, he reported his concerns to the local sheriffs office. After a three week long search and rescue effort coordinated by the Park Rangers and Sheriff's office, the only traces of SCP-XXXX was a trail of bare foot prints leading away from the campsite that ended abruptly after approximately 5 meters.
As both agents agreed the situation warranted further investigation the following interview was performed.
Interviewed: SCP-XXXX (Previously known as Renard Orlovsky)
Interviewer: Agent Douglas
Foreword: Once SCP-XXXX had regained consciousness, they agreed to an interview with Agent Douglas.
<Begin Log, 01-06-1992>
Agent Douglas: Thank you for agreeing to speak with me. I hope it's alright, but I'll be recording this conversation for the records of our investigation.
SCP-XXXX: Yeah, that's fine.
Agent Douglas: Good. Let's start somewhere easy. Could you tell us your name?
SCP-XXXX: M-my name is Renard Orlovsky.
Agent Douglas: Thank you. Now, do you remember anything before you were found in the
SCP-XXXX: I… It's still a little hard to focu, but I remember I was camping with my grandfather. We had gone to bed, but I needed to use the bathroom. So I got up and went behind a tree to take a piss, but I…
Notes: at this time SCP-XXXX became pale, and their voice became shaky.
SCP-XXXX: I didn't notice that there was no sound, I guess I must've still been asleep. But, thinking about it now… I… How didn't I notice?
Agent Douglas: What do you mean? Are you saying you didn't hear any bugs or birds?
SCP-XXXX: N-no. There was no sound at all. I stepped on a stick, and it broke. I felt the stick break under my foot, but there was nothing. I'm not sure what I did, but I… remember running, and I just kept running.
*Notes: SCP-XXXX begins to cry, and takes around 3 minutes to regain composure.
Agent Douglas: If you need to, we can come back later and let you get some more rest.
SCP-XXXX: No!… no. I'm ok.
Agent Douglas: Then, how about we skip to the very last thing you remember before waking up here. Do you remember being found by the hikers, or how long you were lost?
SCP-XXXX: I just remember thinking that I should run and keep running. I guess I got scared, I… I wish I could tell you more.
Agent Douglas: It's alright. We've not been able to reach any of your family, is there anyone we can call for you?
SCP-XXXX: Yeah. The best number to use is ███-███-████. My Aunt should be the one to answer if my grandfather isn't home.
Notes: When Agent Carter later attempted to use this number it was no longer in service. Further research has shown this number has not been in service since March of 1984.
Agent Douglas: Alright. While my partner takes care of that, do you think you could point out your campsite to us? It might help us figure out what happened to you.
SCP-XXXX: Yeah I think I can do that.
Agent Douglas: Good. I'll have a map brought in as soon as possible.
Notes: Agent Douglas, temporarily left the room and asked Agent Carter to get a map of the area, and then returned to SCP-XXXX.
Agent Douglas: One last thing before I go, do you have any idea how long you were missing?
SCP-XXXX: I'm not sure, a day or two probably. I don't think I could've lasted any longer than that to be honest.
Agent Douglas: Thank you. I'll be sure to have the map brought up when it arrives. Be sure to get some rest. We'll let you know when we get in touch your family.
<End Log>
Closing Statement: When supplied with a map SCP-XXXX indicated a location roughly 500m from the location where it had found. However, the indicated area showed no signs of recent activity and .
The last recorded sighting of POI-1290 occurred on 12/05/1986, when local law enforcement received reports of a domestic disturbance at POI-1290s residence. Neighbors stated that POI-1290 was arguing loudly with an unknown individual, and they were concerned the incident would continue to escalate, and a local police officer was dispatched. However as the officer, approached the residence an explosion occurred from withing the house. This resulted in a fire that spread throughout the house, and took several hours to get under control. The Fire Investigator determined the ignition source was a homemade still located in the basement, but was unable to ascertain if the fire was intentional or accidental. The only items that could be recovered from the scene were the still itself and a set of 4 leather bound journals that had been stored in a steel lock-box. As no corpses were found, it was assumed that no one was home at the time of the fire, and the case remained open.
It was then decided that in an effort to guarantee SCP-XXXXs cooperation with containment, Dr. Ian Turgile was given approval to notify SCP-XXXX its current situation. SCP-XXXX responded to the the unknown status of its family more positively than expected, stating that it had assumed something had occurred since none of its family had come forward. But, refused to believe that 18 years had passed since its disappearance, until Dr. Turgile had a small television brought into the room, and turned to the local news station. SCP-XXXX then agreed to be transferred to Site-113 for further observation and was given the temporary designation of D-83149.
The Foundation confiscated the still, journals, and all related case files to SCP-XXXXs family from local law enforcement. These materials were also transferred to Site-113, where the still was re-assembled, but remains incomplete. Pictures taken at the time of recovery show 3 components that remain unaccounted for. SCP-XXXX claims the still must have been added after its disappearance. As it functions as a normal still, the purpose of the missing components remain unknown.
The journals were transferred to the onsite restoration team, and as of 02/24/1992 an entry from one of the journals has been restored. This entry, and all future restored entries have been added to Document-XXXX-B.
Following the completion of the first Anastasis Event during Incident XXXX-1, SCP-XXXX received its current designation and transferred. The detailed reports for all incidents that resulted in an Anastasis Event, can be found in attached Document-XXXX-A.
Document-XXXX-A: Incident Log
Incident XXXX-1: 02/02/1992
Incident Report: A small number of individuals claiming to be members of the Serpents Hand managed to breach Site-113 without being detected using unknown means. They managed to release all containment cells in Section C, resulting in the breach of roughly 213 D-class and other detainees, including SCP-XXXX. This act was later discovered to be a diversion, while other members attempted to release several SCP's from containment, including SCP-3114, SCP-323, and SCP-4975.
During the breach a large scale fire-fight between Site Security forces and the Serpents Hand resulted in 143 casualties, including SCP-XXXX, before full containment could be re-established. While assisting with the clean-up, Agent Kurtis confirmed that SCP-XXXX had no pulse and placed its corpse in a standard HRP. It was then transferred to the on-site morgue, and placed in cold storage with the other fatalities to await autopsy and processing.
While processing several corpses, Dr. Gregory Smith stated they heard something coming from the cold storage chamber that held SCP-XXXXs corpse. Dr. Smith approached the chamber and heard movement from inside the chamber, and initiated lock-down of the morgue before opening the chamber. Once the chamber was opened SCP-XXXX tumbled to the floor of the morgue after having removed themselves from the HRP. SCP-XXXX stated that it had no recollection of any events that had occurred in the 6 hours prior to its death, and regained consciousness while it was still within the HRP in storage.
Duration of Anastasis Event: Approximately 72 hours.
Notes: Agent Kurtis has stated they confirmed that SCP-XXXX appeared to be biologically dead prior to its body being placed in the HRP. As the HRP obscured observation of the remains it's unclear as to what occurred while SCP-XXXX was inside the cold storage chamber. During the physical examination following the incident, SCP-XXXX showed no signs of injuries that had occurred prior to its death. SCP-XXXX claims to have no memory of the incident, until it was let out of the storage chamber.
It's my recommendation that we do a more in-depth and intense physical to determine any changes to SCP-XXXX.
-Dr. Smith
Incident XXXX-2: 07/10/1995
Incident Report: SCP-XXXX was in the cafeteria of Site-113 eating the weekly special, when Agent Collins made note that it suddenly began to cough. He asked SCP-XXXX if it was alright, but got no response as SCP-XXXX began to grasp at its throat. Seeing as SCP-XXXX appeared to be choking, Agent Collins performed the Heimlich maneuver on SCP-XXXX in an attempt to save it. He was unable to clear SCP-XXXX's airway in time and it expired from asphyxiation shortly thereafter. Agent Collins had begun calling for a medic at the first sign of SCP-XXX's distress. Once the first medic on the scene arrived and declared time of death, they proceeded to take SCP-XXXX's body to the medical wing of Site-113. By the time they arrived, some of SCP-XXXX's soft tissues had already entered the auto-digestive process of the Anastasis Event. A small amount of the resulting slime had been transferred to Agent Collins shirt, which had begun the same process as SCP-XXXXs soft tissue. He was able to remove his shirt and place it in a sealed bio-hazard container preventing the slime from spreading to any more of his worn equipment.
Duration of Anastasis Event: 25 hrs 17mins
Notes: We have now been able to witness SCP-XXXXs abilities, and have confirmed that SCP-XXXXs life signs cease prior to the start of an Anastasis event. Additionally, with the direct exposure Agent Collins to SCP-XXXXs slime and fungiforms, we've been able to confirm that it has no lasting effect on living tissue, other than some minor skin irritation. The containment procedures for SCP-XXXX have been updated to prevent any uncontrolled spread of SCP-XXXXs fungiforms.
-Dr. Smith.
Incident XXXX-3: 04/13/1999
Incident Report: SCP-XXXX was being escorted to Lab 7 for scheduled testing, when a Level 2 technician dropped several canisters of liquid nitrogen, which then suddenly ruptured. The resulting explosion caused minor damage to the hall of corridor C and the adjacent chambers. Agent Gray only received minor scrapes and bruises from the shrapnel, while Agent Travers' right arm was directly exposed to the blast resulting in the loss of 3 fingers on their right hand. Both Agents had been pushed into a nearby janitorial closet by SCP-XXXX who did not manage to get into the closet before being directly exposed to the liquid nitrogen. Both SCP-XXXX and the technician died from the exposure to the liquid nitrogen. Agent was able to confirm that SCP-XXXXs right side had been completely frozen, and was no longer responsive.
Duration of Anastasis Event: 6hrs 33mins
Notes: While the reason behind it remains unknown, each Anastasis Event has taken approximately half the time of the preceding event. Further research is needed to determine if this change has had any lasting impact on SCP-XXXX.
- Sr. Researcher Malcolm
Document-XXXX-B: Recovered Journal Entries
Foreword: The following journal entries are part of an ongoing effort to restore the 4 journals recovered from Mikael Orlovsky's residence. Some entries remain incomplete due to a combination of handwriting illegibility and fire damage.
Entry-XXXX-1:
Date Recovered: 01/07/2008
Date: 07/10/1918
Entry: I finally found the thing making that god damned ticking, or I should say it found me. Don't know how no one had seen it before now.[Text illegible]. -Replace with a fungal SCP, make the whole thing about a mushroom lab that is host to a mummified corpse. Have the corpse not be mummified in the Egyptian style but instead something from South America. The artifact found in peru is in fact a relic left behind by a previous host to the other half of the SCP. It is only through delta that the process has been more or less completed. Delta is also allowed to maintain a journal, that is routinely reviewed by research staff. This was introduced by the psychiatrist he's been seeing to ensure his sanity is maintained.
Notes: A military service record for Michail Orlovsky, has been confirmed as a member of the United States Army's 84th Division having been drafted in June of 1917. However, no record of a Brigadier Rodrick Stewart-Davies, has been found among any surviving military records.
Entry-XXXX-2:
Date Recovered: 04/16/2005
Date: 11/09/1920
Entry: Rodrick's offered me a permanent position in his company after this shit's over. They apparently deal with all this weird stuff on a daily basis.
Says there's a lot of money in it, so long as you're smart enough to not get killed. Says he can teach me about things about this world that I couldn't even dream of if I do.
Given what I've seen, I'm seriously considering it, everything he seems to know about this stuff has made me wonder what kinda business they do.
Entry-XXXX-3:
Date Recovered: 10/12/1992
Date: 03/02/1935
Entry: This job has been far more interesting and difficult than I had imagined. Rodrick introduced me to the others in his group. Apparently his company functions in small groups to more easily track what they call anomalies.
A fancy word for the weird shit he has us chasing.
I had to go through a sort of initiation, before they actually introduced me to the rest of the company.[Several lines of text damaged beyond recovery], we'll see I guess. I've also run into some groups that are tracking the same things we are, and some of them seem to be alright. But others have made me nervous.
Rodrick doesn't seem to care who we work with though, so long as we get the job done. He says that at the end of the day so long as we maintain the balance, it'll all work out.
Entry-XXXX-4:
Date Recovered: 06/14/2010
Date: 08/18/1952
Entry: It's been almost 8 months since I've been home, and Lucille's about ready to push out another kid. Not to mention I've not been sleepin right since the mess in Peru, I keep having nightmares of those things.
Rodrick says it's probably just a mix of shellshock and stress. I feel like it's not long before our company, or at least what's left of it, encounters something we can't handle without the support we used to have.
After they kicked all of us out most people have cut ties and gone their separate ways. Maybe it's time I did the same.
Entry-XXXX-5:
Date Recovered: 03/15/2005
Date: 01/22/1975
Entry: I've made no headway with finding my boy. Nothing I do has shown me anything that I can use to find him.
No one, nothing I speak with can even guide me to where he's gone.
I… I don't even know if he's alive.
All I can do is hope, but that's not enough. I didn't want to go back, but Rodrick and the others have managed to get back in. Maybe they'd be willing to help me if I reached out to them. I just have to remember how to find the way.
Entry-XXXX-6:
Date Recovered: 08/02/2006
Date: 10/31/1980
Entry: I don't know what day it is.
The only sleep we've managed to get's been short and rough. Some of the others have given up and just stopped running, just let those damn things take them.
I'm pretty sure we're going deeper into the forest, but everything has started to look the same at this point.
They're just toying with us.
But I'll be damned if I just give.
We've come too far, and lost too damn much to give up now.
If I don't make it out of here, I just want to say I'm sorry, I failed you and [Remaining text was beyond recovery.]
Entry-XXXX-7:
Date Recovered: 12/04/2003
Date: 12/05/1986
Entry: This will likely be my last entry, as it's becoming too dangerous to continue my research where they can still find me.
If I can't find a way to return him before they do, I won't able to keep him safe.
Not that I've had much luck in that regard.
My research has just lead to one dead end after another. I've not even been able to determine where he was taken, or how they managed to get him there.
But, it's all my fault at the end of the day, and I wish I had just stopped blaming the others. There was never anything any of them could do.
If I'd only been honest about everything at the beginning, maybe she wouldn't have needed to take him.
No.
No it's too late for that.
I'm going reach out to Rodrick again, I just hope that he's willing to listen, this is all that matters now.
Per 
