Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: All instances of SCP-XXXX-a are to be kept in a standard locker and stored in the physical archives at Site-12 for historical reference. Access to SCP-XXXX-a is granted to personel with a clearance level of 2 or above. Due to the decay of SCP-XXXX-a’s anomalous properties, further testing is not required.
Access to SCP-XXXX-b requires a clearance level of 3 or above. Testing requires the approval of the Site Director.
Due to the
Description: SCP-XXXX is the collective designation for two similar sets of pamphlets, designated SCP-XXXX-a and SCP-XXXX-b.
SCP-XXXX-a is a collection of 24 pamphlets created by POI-762 titled “idéologie de l'Absurdité”, or Ideology of Absurdity. The contents of SCP-XXXX-a vary between each instance, but prominently feature excerpts of political speeches, essays, and newspaper articles from various French political figures between 1907 and 1924. The excerpts have seemingly been picked at random, as they oftentimes contain messages from opposed political ideologies. An example of this would be SCP-XXXX-a-12, which features quotes from Jean Jaurés and Raymond Poincaré, but is structured as if the views expressed by both are complementary.
During initial containment, SCP-XXXX-a exhibited a memetic effect that manifested for approximately 80% of those that read it. The affected reader (designated SCP-XXXX-2a) would begin to strongly associate their current political beliefs with “nihilostablishism”, despite there being no mention of such an ideology within the contents of SCP-XXXX-a. Instances of SCP-XXXX-2a would also begin to express an increased interest to participate in local and national politics. This interest would often lead SCP-XXXX-2a to seek out other affected individuals
When exposed to another instance, SCP-XXXX-2a would begin to incorporate facets of the other’s political beliefs into their own, but only if said beliefs were openly expressed. SCP-XXXX-2a would do this even if such views opposed their own. This led to many instances being described as “incomprehensible” and “self-contradictory” by unaffected individuals.
The administration of amnestics were proven to reverse this, though the amount needed was proportional to the amount of time that an instance had been under the effect of SCP-XXXX-a.
Background: Brule was detained by the French Ministry of the Supernatural (“Le Ministère du Surnaturel”) on multiple charges of the illegal creation and distribution of anomalous items, as well as suspicions of conspiracy to overthrow the French government. These documents, along with SCP-XXXX-a, were acquired by the Foundation during its integration of the Ministry at the end of the Second World War.
Interview Date: ██/██/1934
Interviewer: Lt. ████ ████████
Subject: Leon Brule
Interviewer: Let us go to the subject of your pamphlets. They are your work, are they not?
Brule: Yes. They have my damned name on them.
Interviewer: Why did you make them? I thought you considered yourself an artist, not a political agitator.
Brule: Everyone these days are acting like political agitators. Perhaps I just wanted to present the world with some art.
Interviewer: Nonsense is hardly art.
Brule: Okay, I admit that the pamphlets are sloppy. I didn't put too much thought into the words printed on them. It is the message they spread that is truly art.
Interviewer: That message has proven to be a disaster for some political careers, Mr. Brule.
Brule: So? It is not my fault that they took it too seriously.
Interviewer: Perhaps we can come to an agreement. You once served your country before-
Brule: I did not 'serve my country'. I sat in shit and mud while officers like you drank wine and fucked in village houses.
Interviewer: -and you have the opportunity to serve it again.
Brule: Hardly. I don't want to hear it.
Interviewer: If you do this, we can guarantee that all charges against you will be dropped. Do it well and you might even be paid a generous reward.
No response from Brule
Interviewer: I see that peaked your interest. The Ministry is interested in the work you put into your pamphlets, particularly the 'message' as you called it. We want you to make more.
Brule: More? Those pamphlets are hardly my best work.
Interviewer: Yes, but they can prove to be your most useful contribution to France, Mr. Brule. As you know, the Germans are beginning to show their true colors again. I think that both you and I can agree that another war will be a tragedy. While we may appease their more warlike urges, the Ministry feels that it is best to have an additional plan in case things escalate. We think that distributing your work among the German leadership would prove to be enough of a disruption to disarm our historical enemy.
Brule: You want to use my work as a weapon?
Interviewer: No. We want to use it as a shield to safeguard France against her enemies.
Brule: You want me to be the government's bitch again. You want to know what the purpose of those damned papers were? To show how much nonsense is in our leadership! After all, what did I fight in the trenches for, but for nonsense! For nothing! I saw so much death, and-
Interviewer: Save your speeches for your new cell, Mr. Brule. We will give you time to reconsider your choices.
Background: While a large portion of Ministry of the Supernatural artifacts and documents were either destroyed or transported to Britain before the fall of France in 1941, documentation relating to SCP-XXXX-a was captured by the Germans. During the German occupation of Paris, GOI-023 “Obskuracorps” was given oversight of the operations and resources of the Ministry.
In 1951, the Foundation selected SCP-XXXX-a as a potential candidate to be utilized in Project LUCID. During initial testing, SCP-XXXX-a’s anomalous properties were far less pronounced than what records had indicated, with the memetic effect wearing off after approximately 26 hours. Continued testing during the following years revealed that SCP-XXXX-a’s anomalous properties were decaying at an exponential rate. It was predicted that SCP-XXXX-a would become non-anomalous by 1959, though this was later proven false (see Addendum 1).
SCP-XXXX-b is a collection of 8 identical pamphlets titled “Retrospektive: Two-Faced Politics” that were recovered from █████████, Kentucky in ██/██/1984 (See Kentucky Incident Log). It is currently believed that SCP-XXXX-b is directly inspired by SCP-XXXX-a.
Similar to SCP-XXXX-a, instances of SCP-XXXX-b are composed of excerpts from political speeches, newspaper articles, transcripts of television broadcasts, and quotes of prominent United States politicians at the time. Each pamphlet begins with an introduction, transcribed below:
The past is dead but we can still rob its grave! This goes out to Reagan and his silent majority. Stand tall, be proud, and get a look at how the world really works. America needs a nice little Retrospektive before history decides to repeat itself and fuck us over again.
SCP-XXXX-b’s memetic effects matches those of SCP-XXXX-b, albeit with key differences:
- 100% of individuals who read SCP-XXXX-b are affected
- Affected individuals (designated SCP-XXXX-2b) identify themselves as “proud hypocrites”
- SCP-XXXX-b instances are vaguely aware of the contradictory nature of the beliefs they adopt
- The memetic effects of SCP-XXXX-b wear off after approximately 15 hours.
The memetic influence of SCP-XXXX-b can be immediately reversed with the administration of Class C amnestics. So far, no decay in SCP-XXXX-b’s anomalous properties have been detected.
In ██/██/1984, the Foundation was made aware of the election between Republican incumbent █████ ████████ and Democrat candidate ██████ ████ after they exhibited erratic behaviors during a televised townhall debate. Agents investigating the area soon discovered 6 instances of SCP-XXXX-b, with the additional 2 being found in the possession of both candidates. It is currently unknown who authored and distributed SCP-XXXX-b.
Below is a transcript of the debate, which started on the topic of taxes. █████ ████████ and ██████ ████ will be referred as Candidate 1 and 2, respectively.
Candidate 1: It is my belief as a proud hypocrite that we can secure more jobs by lowering taxes on the job creators. Why would we punish the successful when they can reinvest what they earn back into the economy?
Candidate 2: I agree with my opponent that we need to lower taxes on job creators-
Candidate 2 hesitates, displays mild confusion before continuing
"An article about a candle that seeks homeless."
Item #: SCP-XXX
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures:
Any instance of SCP-XXX
Description: SCP-XXX is a caged kerosene lantern that measures 8 cm in width and 24.5 cm in height. When in its activated state, SCP-XXX levitates approximately 1 meter off of the ground and is able to move on its own accord. Light emanates from within the lantern, despite no source of fuel being present. SCP-XXX loses all of its anomalous properties when deactivated. Deactivation occurs when [WHAT!?]. Currently there are no known methods for reactivating SCP-XXX.
SCP-XXX materializes between the time of [BLANKITY] PM and [BLANK BLANK] AM EST. Upon materializing, SCP-XXX immediately enters its activation state and begins seeking out a homeless individual.
[WIP SCP]
A business simulator that convinces the subject playing that they are the reincarnation of a successful American entrepreneur from the turn of the 19th century, such as Rockefeller, J.P. Morgan, Andrew Carnegie, etc. Subjects affected will then poorly emulate the men and their professions.
[WIP SCP]
Item #: SCP-XXX
Object Class: Euclid [[Or safe?]]
Special Containment Procedures: When no testing is being conducted, SCP-XXX is to be stored in a standard containment locker. Two (2) guards are to be placed near the entrance of the storage room. Any personnel attempting to access SCP-XXX without the permission of a Level 4 scientist are to be apprehended.
Any experiment involving animal test subjects must be approved by a Level 4 scientist.
Experiments with human test subjects must be approved by a Level 4 scientist and the Site Administrator.
Armed guards must be present during the test. Test subject must be physically restrained before injection. Lethal force is authorized
Description: SCP-XXX is the designation given to four (4) syringes found within a steel case. Each syringe is filled with a fluid (designated SCP-XXX-1) that is composed of highly unstable RNA molecules, stem cells, and an unknown chemical substance. Any empty instance of SCP-XXX placed within the case will be refilled with SCP-XXX-1 through unknown means once the case is closed.
Upon being injected with SCP-XXX-1, subjects began to express extreme discomfort, followed by sharp pains across the body. After about ten minutes, subjects go into a state of paralysis, though brain scans reveal that they are still fully conscious. After paralysis, the subject's organs and skeletal structure begin to rapidly rearrange, grow, shrink, transform, or combine themselves. The bodies reaction to the injection seems to be entirely random with the exception of the appendix, which always shrinks and is eventually absorbed by the surrounding tissue. This process has lasted from ten to forty minutes.
Experiment Logs
Test Subject: Male Chimpanzee
Transformation Time: 32 minutes and 18 seconds
Results: Subject's body grew from a height of 0.9 m to 1.4 meters. Inflammation occurred in the tissue of the arms, legs, and chest cavity. Subject immediately began to cough up blood and expired within two minutes. Autopsy revealed that the right lung had partially merged with the heart. A defunct secondary heart had begun to form from the left lung's tissue.
Test Subject: Female Chimpanzee suffering from Alzheimer's Disease
Transformation Time: 39 minutes and 10 seconds
Results: Subject's body grew to a height of 1.9 meters. Forehead began to enlarge and subject
Test Subject: D-95987
Transformation Time: 24 minutes and 32 seconds
Results: Subject suffered massive hair loss. Subject's facial features were covered by an increase in skin growth and olfactory production increased by 40%. The kidneys migrated towards the epidermis and developed extensions that resembled primitive gills. Once the transformation ended, subject repeatedly experienced seizures until dying of suffocation. Autopsy revealed that various brain tumors had developed during the process.
Test Subject: D-72397
Transformation Time: 15 minutes and 12 seconds
Results: Moss had grown on of the subject's abdominal region and extremities. The torso appeared green in color. Subject would not respond to any external stimuli, and MRA scans revealed that brain activity was at a minimum. Autopsy revealed that the subject's abdominal region and chest cavity's organ were missing, replaced by an unknown variant of chloroplast.
Humanity is fragile.
After centuries of progress, we still dread the knock of the Grim Reaper. We have built concrete jungles and conquered the air with flying machines, yet we still wonder why we cannot fix a broken mind. We exercise and struggle through our daily lives, yet we still grow weary. We build, create, and improve our world, yet we do nothing with ourselves.
Those days will soon come to an end.
Past generations would have revered you as a god. Future generations shall revere you as the first step towards human perfection.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Safe Neutralized
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be stored in blank
Revised Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be stored in a standard container unit at Site-BLANK.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a glass orb in the form of a novelty crystal ball. SCP-XXXX begins to exhibit its anomalous property when an individuals physically interacts with its surface. Any individual interacting with it will begin experiencing auditory and visual hallucinations for approximately two minutes. These hallucinations (referred to as SCP-XXXX-a) seem to display events that have a significant affect on regional and international politics.
Individuals experiencing SCP-XXXX-a have also described a timestamp and label identifying the location being shown being visible at the bottom of their vision. While initially SCP-XXXXa seemed to be random in nature, further experimentation has shown that instances can be slightly manipulated to favor showing certain times, though not locations.
Below are a list of notable SCP-XXXX-a instances:
| Instance |
Location |
Timestamp |
Event |
| SCP-XXXX-a-17 |
Moscow, Russia |
July 27, 1947 |
Big-Bad Bah-Bomb |
| SCP-XXXX-a-57 |
Location |
Timestamp |
Event |
** Addendum: **
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be stored in a standard storage unit in the Archival Department of Site-YY. All testing is strictly prohibited until further notice. Documents relating to SCP-XXXX are to be archived.
As of January 18, 1981, redacted copies of the archived documents can be made at the request of a senior staff member who is tasked with training new employees. Permission must be granted by the Site-Director.
Description:
SCP-XXXX is a telescope built sometime in the early 19th century with a small crank attached to its side. SCP-XXXX's anomalous properties do not activate unless it is:
- Currently being used by an individual who is sapient and organic
- Is focused on a terrestrial planet or satellite (designated as SCP-XXXX-1)
- The SCP-XXXX-1 instance is no more than 1.2 billion kilometers away from the point of observation.
SCP-XXXX will remain in an active state until one or both of the requirements are no longer being met.
When all requirements are met, SCP-XXXX's focus is able to zoom into SCP-XXXX-1 without losing clarity when the crank is adjusted. Additionally, this baby can see through clouds (EDIT THIS SENTENCE LATER).
After approximately 30 minutes of observing SCP-XXXX-1, SCP-XXXX-2 will begin to manifest on the surface of the planet.
SCP-XXXX-2 are a collection of unknown humanoid entities. The physical appearance of the entities have been unique to each instance of SCP-XXXX-1, but are consistently maladapted for the environments they manifest in. Despite this, instances do not show any signs of physical discomfort.
Due to to the limitation of SCP-XXXX's properties, only 5 instances of SCP-XXXX-2 have been observed.
| Instance |
SCP-XXXX-1 |
Physical Appearance |
| SCP-XXXX-2-1 |
Earth's Moon |
Pale humanoid that resembles homo sapiens, but growths resembling bat wings protrude from their backs |
| SCP-XXXX-2-2 |
Venus |
Humanoids with a mixture of fur and carapace. Instead of hands they have claws. |
| SCP-XXXX-2-3 |
Mars |
Green humanoid whose features resemble a frog's |
| SCP-XXXX-2-4 |
Titan |
Humanoids that swam in the methane lakes and instead of legs had a tale with a dorsal fin |
| SCP-XXXX-2-5 |
Io |
Humanoids covered in what appeared to be heavy robes |
| SCP-XXXX-2-6 |
Europa |
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All SCP-XXXX-2 instances exhibit behavior that suggests sapience and a social hierarchy.
| Instance |
Initial Observations |
Subsequent Observations |
| SCP-XXXX-2-1 |
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| SCP-XXXX-2-2 |
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| SCP-XXXX-2-3 |
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| SCP-XXXX-2-4 |
Were initially seen swimming in the methane lakes of Titan. No structures were visible. One instance was seen making tools from a chunk of permafrost. |
Observation limited due Titan's orbit around Saturn before testing was suspended. Instances appeared confused before diving deeper into the lakes. No instances were seen in the following observations. |
| SCP-XXXX-2-5 |
Instances were seeing gathering around a single structure that resembled a black pyramid. |
Observation limited due Io's orbit around Jupiter before testing was suspended. |
| SCP-XXXX-2-6 |
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Ideas to try
Tale: Herman Fuller's Circus of the Disquieting visits a sleepy town, but its stay is rudely cut short by the Foundation.
Tale: A court case involving Dr. Wondertainment and Professor Funtastic
SCP: Martian Tripods and the destruction wrought from them. H.G. Well's War of the Worlds being fictional is a cover-up.
Brainstorming:
"Guiding Light": Calms and Soothes the homeless, guides them to something- Salvation Army? Charity? Manna Charitable Charity? Someone's home?
Floats in the Air- Simple Candle
Seeks out Homeless, but based on what? Appearance? Actual homelessness? What?
Gives them food, shelter?
Any horrible side-effects? Fires? Bankruptcy? Dependency?
Discontinued Skip or still Active? Has a history or is it recent? Parks and alleyways? Certain cities?
"Tycoon Emulator"
From unknown source
Delivered via ???- mail, package, sudden appearances?
What form? -CD? Cartridge? Digital? E-mail?
History?- 80s? 90s? 00s?
Gameplay? -Simple graphics? Points based on what? Money? Build up your industry? Go with a Gospel of Wealth? Workers very advanced? Objectivist goals? Points for taking down unions/ strikers?
Effects how?- When playing? After playing? Addictive gameplay? From tutorial or after tutorial? Just long exposure?
What happens?- Convinced they are reincarnations? Pick up personality traits? Go insane?
Per 
