Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Safe
SCP-XXXX as photographed by MTF-Gamma-5 on intial query into the area.
Special Containment Procedures: The designated perimeter of 5km is to be maintained around the entrance to SCP-XXXX at all times, this area hereafter known as Area-392 is to be covered up as an active mining area. In the event that a civilian is to arrive at Area-392, they should be administered with Class-C Amnestics before being sent away.
In the event that Area-392, or the Foundation’s control over the area is compromised, a blockade around the entrance to SCP-XXXX is to be installed, therefore preventing civilian access. A cover story of a collapsed mineshaft will be implemented into local newspapers.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a cave system located in [REDACTED] and is known to have reality warping properties. The unusual seismic activity in the area is believed to stem from the reactions of the surrounding structures, not from the actual changes in SCP-XXXX’s structure, as the changes within SCP-XXXX encompass a larger area and would thusly result in different, more violent reactions.
The area came into the attention of the Foundation following the disappearance of multiple civilians at a popular local attraction. After a refusal by the owners to elaborate on how this happened to multiple experienced cavers and a seismic analysis of the surrounding area, the foundation acquired the attraction and established control of Area-392. Members of the public with knowledge of SCP-XXXX were taken in for questioning, before being administered with amnestics. The only known member of the public to have escaped SCP-XXXX after being declared missing is [REDACTED]. Much early information about SCP-XXXX was taken from the subject's journal. (See LOG-XXXX-01)
SCP-XXXX is a cave system that appears under seismic analysis, to occupy a space of approximately 3km, but has been shown to extend much farther than this estimate whilst still only occupying this space. The predicted size is suggested by the seismic analysis performed on initial query into the area, but expeditions performed by MTF-Gamma-5 have ventured as far as 30km from the entry point. SCP-XXXX exhibits its anomalous properties when ventured into any further than 1 km from the entrance hereafter known as the “normal zone”.
Every expedition past the “normal zone” is invariably different from the last. It is currently unknown if there is any real pattern to the changes in SCP-XXXX’s structure and ongoing research suggests against any patterns. Evidence suggests against the presence of any lifeforms within SCP-XXXX beyond the bacterium and moss expected to be found within such cave systems, however, journal entries recovered from [REDACTED] upon his escape make reference to bodies of water and fish. This suggests that SCP-XXXX itself does not directly threaten the lives of anything inside it. Note also that these lifeforms seem to gain sustenance on the light emitted from fluorescent rocks within SCP-XXXX.
SCP-XXXX demonstrates awareness of when it is being observed, as its structure will remain unchanging during observation. This only applies to direct human observation, that is, live observation by a human. SCP-XXXX will also repair its structure if not observed, even if there are no other apparent changes. SCP-XXXX will also remove any foreign items during restructuring, this includes but is not limited to:
- Drones
- Tethers
- Tools
- Food
This makes remote observation a must, as very few recording attempts have been successful. Changes in SCP-XXXX's structure can eliminate a direct route from the entrance to any point within the cave system and as such, all expeditions are required to have full mining equipment. Any such restructurings will also cut off communications with the outside. These properties have spawned theories as to SCP-XXXX's nature. (See Addendum)
Addendum-XXXX-01
Following tests which revealed SCP-XXXX's properties, there have been suggestions that SCP-XXXX possesses a predatory nature. Whilst not proven, these theories are generally accepted, as its properties make escape near-impossible for any untrained or unprepared individuals. These theories postulate that SCP-XXXX doesn't change it's structure when under sufficient human observation to goad subjects into a false sense of security before trapping them.
Following the escape of [REDACTED] the relevant pages of his journal were removed and studied. Subject was questioned and issued with Class-A Amnestics before being released under cover of a psychotic episode. Subject had developed bipolar disorder and depression during his expedition and was extremely malnourished when he exited SCP-XXXX.
June 5th 20██
I'm finally here! Hello [REDACTED]. Apparently there's an amazing cave system around these parts too. I can't wait to see it. I think I'll bring my full kit, make sure I can get all the way in. I'm tired though… Flights don't agree with me, so G'night.
June 6th 20██
It's as amazing as I hoped, even better actually. I've decided to stay overnight because I still haven't made it very far in. Apparently no one has ever fully explored this cave. Well then, challenge accepted; I dub this challenge to be "the ultimate exploration". I just hope I don't get lost, but like that's going to happen; I haven't gotten lost in years and I left a trail of pebble piles behind me. See you tomorrow!
June 7th 20██
Whew! What a day! I think I've been going deeper and deeper all day today. I still don't think I've made it all the way though. This thing is massive though: I think I've gone at least 50 kilometres from the entrance. It was weird though, I could have sworn that the paths down from my last camp were different. It's probably just my imagination though. I'll try to make it to the end tomorrow.
June 8th 20██
How goddamn big is this cave? I've been going three days now and if it takes much longer, I won't have enough food to get back… On another note, I was able to find a freshwater pond. There are fish living there, but I have no clue if they're edible or how to hunt them. I think I'll set up camp here for now. I think that "the ultimate exploration" will have to be put on hold, maybe I'll call this new challenge of getting out of the cave "the ultimate test of survival". Nah, I'll come up with something catchier tomorrow.
June 9th 20██
I don't know what happened. Am I imagining this? No I can't be. The way I came in is gone! The cave actually fucking changed! My exit just went poof into thin air. I'm trapped now and I suddenly understand why no one tries to get this far. I need to get these fish and make my way back as fast as possible. I'll make circles instead of piles with the pebbles now. I hope to god I don't die in here.
June 10th 20██
I caught a fish and packed up. I'll take the other path then, now that my original way out is gone. Hopefully it connects to the branching path a while back… Being all alone down here has really given me time to reflect on why I came down here and that really helped me to calm down. Regardless of if I die here, I kinda think it's impossible for me to lose my shit down here. I don't even know if that's a good thing, but every time I stop thinking and just look around, I'm calmed down and I'm able to actually reflect. Even if I die here, I can't deny the beauty of this place: Heck, if it can actually change then it's infinitely beautiful and dying by that beauty, maybe it wouldn't be so bad.
June 11th 20██
I honestly tried for hours, but I can't find a way out. I swear that this is was the branching path from just before the pond, but once again, the exit is gone. Just like it never existed. I haven't found any of my pebble piles and I can't think of any way to get back. Hmm, you know they say suicide is never the answer but… yeah… I'd say I'm kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place! If anyone ever reads this you better be laughing. It took me ten minutes to come up with that one. And then I laughed for twenty.
June 12th 20██
I tunneled my way to where I thought the rest of the way I came down should be, but it's not. I'm going to die here…
June 13th 20██
I'm dehydrated, I'm hungry. I think that this might be it. I have to keep going, but I don't know how. Or why. I don't even have any family. The caves are my family, why not die with them? I, why won't I just die? I think, if I ever make it out of here, I'm gonna treat myself and listen to some rock and roll! Hey, I tried ok, it's hard to do stand-up. This seriously might be it, but I can see a light.
June 14th 20██
I *sigh* why did I even bother getting more fish. It was a loop. A fucking loop. Why? How? WHAT THE FUCK? Why did I keep on going? I don't know how I can get out of here. Is it even possible to escape this hellhole? I managed to screw up the screw up. How do I even, what am I doing?
June 15th 20██
I have to make it. I can, I will make it!
June 16th 20██
I can do this! I rock! Get it, rock! Ahahahahahhahahhaha (this goes on over two pages)
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June 17th 20██
I need to [UNINTELLIGIBLE SCRIBBLES]
June 18th 20██
This will be the last time I write this. Why am I even writing this, I'll never escape. I'm stuck between a ROCK and a hard place. Hehe, still funny. But this is doable, it must be. This time I'm taking every chance. I think I can do it if I try harder. Hahahaha. NO I CAN'T. YES I CAN. NO. YES. WHY? NOT? HOW? WILL? No. It's random. That's it! I've tried to be logical. But I would only end up backtracking and playing it safe. I need to be random. No. Yes. NO. YES. You have to stay safe. You can't escape if you do. You need to take the leap! god help me…
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