SCP-XXXX : SPF 7782
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Keter
Special Containment Procedures: Instances of SCP-XXXX are to be kept in small glass containers in a standard containment cell. Staff are prohibited from making physical contact with SCP-XXXX, and are recommended for wearing gloves when handling SCP-XXXX. SCP-XXXX instances can possess different scents, and the difference in scent should be specified in any further reports written on SCP-XXXX.
Instances of SCP-XXXX-2 are to be contained with in a standard security containment cell, and are to be interacted with only if a Class 4 superior has approved the interaction.
Special Containment Order XXXX.02.2 (See Addendum XXXX.5)(7/4/2014): Any experiments involving the combination of different variations of SCP-XXXX are to be given permission from an authority of clearance level 3 or higher. The new instance of SCP-XXXX-2-CO after "███████████ ██████ - ████" is to be contained more securely, with no personnel entering its containment cell.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a white substance contained within spray bottles appearing to be sunscreen from a brand known as "Rejuvalite". Each of the bottles contains a different version of the substance, each of the versions being of a different scent. The substance, when applied, brings mild irritation and rashes to the skin after approximately twelve minutes, before the victim's rashes grow in size and proceed to cause the victim to mutate. This is only thirty seconds after the victim experiences rashes. These mutations vary, yet there is a consistent six different types of mutation.
SCP-XXXX-1 is a TV ad advertising for SCP-XXXX. The ad consists of a middle-aged white male dressed in a bright yellow business suit with a white button-down shirt as well as a black tie, and a boater hat. Various shots of people applying sun screen are shown throughout the commercial while the spokesperson explains how the sunscreen brand lasts longer than generic brands, etc. None of the persons applying the substance in the commercial show signs of mutation. At the end of the commercial, the spokesperson repeats the pitch before a shot with the phrase "Three payments of $11.97!" appear on the screen beside a bright yellow "Rejuvalite" logo, and a phone number (███-███-████) which can be used to contact a salesman about purchasing the product. There is no known information about a brand name "Rejuvalite" outside of the Foundation's awareness, as well as buyers who view the commercial. SCP-XXXX-1 is the only known method for SCP-XXXX to be distributed to the public.
SCP-XXXX-2 refers to the subjects who have applied SCP-XXXX to their bodies, and suffer from mutations. They are contained by the Foundation in order to study the effects of each mutation, and explore the possibility of a cure.
Addendum XXXX.1 (██/██/██): Discovery
On ████ ██, ████, multiple calls were made to law enforcement concerning strange events. The cause of this was SCP-XXXX. The Foundation confiscated all known packages of SCP-XXXX, and was granted complete medical power of attorney over the victims of SCP-XXXX. In total, there were fifteen victims country-wide of SCP-XXXX, with six victims being capable of using proper speech. In total, there was 28 bottles of SCP-XXXX recovered. In order to dissolve the public’s outcry to the anomaly, the Foundation employed D-Class personnel to impersonate the head of the company, “Rejuvalite” in order to apologize and reassure the public it was a defective product that needed a recall.
Addendum XXXX.2 (6/16/2014): Differentiation
After instances of SCP-XXXX-2 were given closer observation, it was discovered that the victims who suffered similar mutations used the same version of SCP-XXXX, and it has been decided that there should be experiments run separately between all versions of SCP-XXXX in order to view the effects each version has. Below is a list of each version's mutations:
| SCP-XXXX-A: Aloe Vera |
After being applied to the skin, this version brings extreme and uncomfortable cold to areas applied. After a short period of time, the product gradually melds with their skin. This new layer hardens, effectively immobilizing the victim. Attempts to remove SCP-XXXX-A from victims has proven to be dangerous, as it may tear off the flesh of the victim if removed. |
| SCP-XXXX-B: Coconut |
The victim who applies this product will begin to grow hair at an unnatural rate, and the substance seems to bond with the skin cells. This creates a bond between the cells, and the victim begins to be forcibly contorted and twisted until they fit the shape of a coconut, before their outer layer hardens. Upon further investigation, it was found the spherical shape the product forces the body into also causes coconut milk to be produced inside as well. |
| SCP-XXXX-C: Orange |
When applied to the skin, the body of the victim is twisted and lengthened in an incredibly painful process beyond recognition. Their arms twist into branches, legs into roots. This creates a tree which seems to be growing oranges at a regular rate. These trees tend to scream, and it is assumed the victim is still able to feel the pain of their body being twisted even after the process is complete. |
| SCP-XXXX-D: Cucumber |
The substance in this version when applied to the skin causes victims to complain of stinging, and their skin will take on the characteristics of something that was pickled. The skin will become much tougher, yet leave the victim with severe trouble when attempting to move. The skin will detach itself from the victim, effectively creating a husk of skin. |
| SCP-XXXX-E: Mango |
When applied, the substance causes victims to develop what can only be described as large masses of mango flesh along the areas applied. Not causing any initial pain, the victim will also proceed to produce an unidentified pheromone which attracts others to the mango pulp. When consumed, the victim expresses pain. People who consume this mango pulp will find themselves attempting to consume the rest of the victim as well. |
| SCP-XXXX-F: Plain |
This version of the substance has no known side effects, and SCP-XXXX-2's who have applied this specific version are to be kept under strict and constant surveillance in order to learn the possible side-effects given by this version of the substance. |
Addendum XXXX.3 (6/20/2014): Interview 1 with SCP-XXXX-2-AL
The following are the logs from an interview with an instance of SCP-XXXX-2-AL. The subject had relations to victims labeled SCP-XXXX-2-OR, as well as SCP-XXXX-2-CU and SCP-XXXX-2-CO.
Interviewer: Dr. ███████
Interviewed: SCP-XXXX-2-AL
Foreword: SCP-XXXX-2-AL was distressed when approached by Dr. ███████ at first, and refused an interview until further persuasion was used.
[BEGIN LOG]
Dr. ███████: Hello, my name is Dr. ███████. You are?
SCP-XXXX-2-AL: Um…well, my name is [REDACTED]…look, I don’t know what the hell has happened to me or my family. I just want to know when this will all be fixed and I can see them again.
Dr. ███████: We're sorry sir, but due to some…unfortunate circumstances, I doubt you will be seeing your family until you age.
SCP-XXXX-2-AL: What..? Wait no, that can't be. Listen here you bastard. If anything happens to my little girl you’re as good as dead. You hear? God, she was about to show me her art project when all this happened…
Dr. ███████: (Pause) I will make a deal with you. You answer my questions, and we'll let you see the drawing from your daughter.
SCP-XXXX-2-AL: Really…? I…I…okay… (Crying)
Dr. ███████: (Pauses, then sighs) I'm not completely heartless…but we do need to know how we can perhaps keep from people getting into the same predicament as you in the future, so your communication is essential.
SCP-XXXX-2-AL: What're your questions then? I was at the beach with my family, my daughter was going to show me her art project, and then I couldn't move. My daughter…she…well, you know I'm sure.
Dr. ███████: For starters, we're curious as to how long it took for these problems to become apparent to you. A similar situation occurred in four other locations as well, the only connection being the sunscreen you guys used. Now, do you happen to remember which kind of sunscreen you used? We understand they come in packs of six and all that…
SCP-XXXX-2-AL: Well, I used the aloe product in there…my skin's more sensitive to the sun. I’d say like thirty minutes into our vacation. When can I see my daughter's drawing?
Dr. ███████: I understand you wish to see the drawing sir, we just have one last question and I'll be on my way. Where did you get the sunscreen pack from?
SCP-XXXX-2-AL: There was an infomercial on the television, and it was getting around to be the time people would head to the beach. I was planning a list of things we'd need, and albeit the commercial was pretty cheesy, I thought I might as well give it a try. Much cheaper than the sunscreen around our house, that's for sure. Now my turn. Is all of this temporary? Is my daughter okay now? Do you have a cure, or something?
Dr. ███████: Thank you for your cooperation, unfortunately I do not have the authority to answer those questions. (Proceeds to leave.)
SCP-XXXX-2-AL: Hey, what about my daughter's drawing? Hey, hey!
[END LOG]
Interviewer's Notes: It seems that SCP-XXXX was from an infomercial. This sounds pretty similar to what I saw a couple days ago. 'Course, I didn't call the number like he did. However, if I can figure out a way to maybe make some sort of cure for this…I'm sure I'll be praised. Maybe the answer is in the issue.
(The next entry was made in Dr. ███████'s personal journal, revealing motives Dr. ███████ possessed but did not express to the Foundation until his termination:)
I think the answer to curing people that are victims of SCP-XXXX could be mixing some of these chemicals together. It makes sense, right??? I mean, the Foundation doesn't know this, but…Karen was one of the victims. They don't know our relationship. But don't worry Karen, I'll fix all this…
Addendum XXXX.4 (6/27/2014): Experimentation for SCP-XXXX-2-AL
SCP-XXXX-2-AL was put through two separate experiments on the same day. Observations from these two experiments can be found below:
Experiment #12AL Observation Log
Subject: SCP-XXXX-2-AL
Preface: SCP-XXXX-2-AL has expressed to staff that it experiences extremely cold temperatures on areas of its body effected by SCP-XXXX. Heaters were brought into SCP-XXXX-2-AL's containment cell and set to 32°C surrounding SCP-XXXX-2-AL to observe the reaction with the presence of heat.
Observation Notes: This is Dr. ███████, and these are my observations. When the subject was presented with the heaters, the subject complained the areas SCP-XXXX were applied went from feeling an extreme cold to becoming extremely hot, and when inspected further, the areas of application had reached temperatures near two times the temperature of the heaters. The reason for this is not yet known, but after the heaters were removed, the subject began complaining about the return of the cold. The areas of application returned to their below freezing temperatures (17°C). The subject found that there were no other side effects.
These are the notes of Dr. ███████ which were recovered from his personal journal:
It seems the substance reacts to heat by making itself even hotter…this is good to note, and maybe adding this in could help cure this guy. I've been taking small samples of the lotion home everyday. Or, well, it's sunscreen. Whatever. I'm getting close to a cure. I should be able to have it done within a month.
Experiment #22AL Observation Log
Subject: SCP-XXXX-2-AL
Preface: Liquid nitrogen was applied to the same areas SCP-XXXX-AL was applied to the subject's body in order to see how the substance reacts to extreme cold, and to see if somehow the substance is able to be taken off the victim for the sake of their comfort as well as for discovery.
Observation Notes: This is Dr. ███████, and these are my observations for anyone who has questions. D-Class personnel applied liquid nitrogen to the subject, and it seems that unlike the heat, the subject gave no complaints of a reaction temperature-wise. The liquid nitrogen applied to the subject seems to have no effect on SCP-XXXX-2-AL, and the substance on the subject's skin seems to have become more attached to the subject. This concludes the experiments conducted on SCP-XXXX-2-AL.
Addendum XXXX.4 (6/29/2014): Interview with SCP-XXXX-2-CU
After the lack of information was gained from the instance of SCP-XXXX-2-AL, it was decided that there may be more information lying with other victims of SCP-XXXX, and so an interview was planned for a victim of SCP-XXXX-2-CU.
Interviewer: Dr. ███████
Interviewed: SCP-XXXX-2-CU
Foreword: This specific instance of SCP-XXXX-2-CU was found in its containment cell curled up. Breathing was ragged, and they complained of a stinging pain. Upon further inspection, it was found their skin seems to have shed itself but kept itself strong enough to contain the victim, leaving them stuck in a leathery, pickled husk of their skin.
[BEGIN LOG]
Dr. ███████: Hello, my name is Dr. ███████. And you are?
SCP-XXXX-2-CU: (No response was made other than groaning.)
Dr. ███████: Hm. Not the talkative type. Very well. I have a series of questions here, if you don't mind. We're just checking for any new possible information you or the other victims may have in order to find a cure, and all that.
SCP-XXXX-2-CU: Please, if anything, we're all suffering too much…I know I sure as hell am. Just take my life.
Dr. ███████: Ah, I understand what you're going through is painful…but with your cooperation, I promise you we can find a cure and bring you back to your normal self. There are much worse fates than your current one, trust me.
SCP-XXXX-2-CU: Hm.
Dr. ███████: Anyways. I would like to know if perhaps you remember how you came to purchasing the sunscreen you used on the day of this…outbreak, shall we say?
SCP-XXXX-2-CU: (Lets out a sigh) I know I saw a commercial or something on the TV…I needed sunscreen. I called the number from the TV and boom, they delivered it to me. Done deal. Can't say there's much more to it.
Dr. ███████: Thank you for your cooperation. And…do you recall perhaps who it was on the line when you called, or do you happen to remember the phone number?
SCP-XXXX-2-CU: I remember the first couple of digits were ███-███, but I can't remember the last four.
Dr. ███████: Perfect…okay…aaand do you happen to have anything else you may want to bring to our attention?
SCP-XXXX-2-CU: Burn in hell. We should be in a hospital right now. Not here.
[END LOG]
Interviewer's Notes: The SCP seems to have been distributed via a specific phone number, produced by a commercial. If any commercials that seem suspiciously similar to what SCP-XXXX could sound like, it should be reported immediately. The people who were effected are showing signs of distress and awareness of their situation. Further experimentation is recommended in order to fully comprehend the capabilities of each version of SCP-XXXX.
These were the notes discovered from Dr. ███████'s journal following this interview:
It seems that finally, I've figured out the full phone number. I'm just days away from figuring out a cure, don't you worry Karen…
Addendum XXXX.5 (7/3/2014): ███████████ ██████ - ████
During experimentation involving SCP-XXXX-2-CO, Dr. ███████ proceeded to pull a strange vial from his pocket which was somehow not discovered by security upon Dr. ███████'s entry into the building. Dr. ███████ poured this mystery liquid on the unfortunate SCP-XXXX-2-CO, making remarks about freedom from the Foundation, and a cure. Unfortunately, this instead caused a ███████████ ██████. The mixture created a reaction with SCP-XXXX-2-CO causing it to mutate further, growing in size, and proceeding to consume Dr. ███████. The head of Dr. ███████ re-emerged from the further mutated SCP-XXXX-2-CO, and its containment cell was then forbidden to be entered by any personnel until further notice.
SCP-XXXX : The Other Blockbuster
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be kept hidden by being surrounded by a 650 square meter wooden construct with "Under Construction" signs placed along the outside. SCP-XXXX is to be kept in view of three separate cameras from different angles. All footage is to be reviewed by researchers in order to catch any visible movements from SCP-XXXX, or its inhabitants.
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be kept hidden from the public eye at all times, and no civilians are allowed entry. As the cause for SCP-XXXX's effect is unknown, all personnel below Security Level 3 are forbidden for entry into SCP-XXXX as well. The Manager's Office inside the store is to be kept guarded by at least two or more people. Entry into the Manager's Office is forbidden until further research is conducted.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a 550 square meter home movie and video game rental store known as "Blockbuster" located in █████████, █████ ████████. Upon discovery, the building was open for business. The entity is capable or morphing its physical appearance, yet this process takes approximately 5 days. SCP-XXXX is capable of removing oxygen from any desired area, and tends to target victim's heads, effectively killing off the majority of its victim's brain cells until they are left in a vegetative state. This process takes approximately six hours.
Instances of SCP-XXXX-1 are employees of the store. While not inherently anomalous, these employees have left the inside of SCP-XXXX all but two times within a two week time period. There are approximately 4 instances of SCP-XXXX-1, each claiming to be blood related to the others. After multiple DNA tests and background checks, it was discovered that this information is valid. It is believed that these employees have been persuaded in one way or another to assist SCP-XXXX.
The Manager's Office is an empty room with white walls, carpet, and a desk and chair. There is a large mass of flesh that has been spotted and considered a part of SCP-XXXX that inhabits the room. It attaches itself to the walls, and have multiple eyes. Its flesh appears to be malleable. It is covered with large human shaped eyes protruding from all outward facing directions. It is hostile towards all people.
Addendum XXX-A: Observations
SCP-XXXX was brought to the attention of the Foundation after reports of people being brought to a state of vegetation or near vegetation once they had returned the film(s) they had rented. While no actions are being taken, the possibility of an anomaly being responsible for these strange occurrences is being explored. After many victims were investigated by local medical professionals, it was concluded these victims were not harmed physically in any way, but their brains sustain brutal and most often fatal damage. The brain damage being examined was explained as being only possible had this amount of stress had built up for over 10 years. After further investigations were conducted to no avail, the Foundation has decided to take action and investigate the store.
Addendum XXX-B: Encounter
During the investigation of SCP-XXXX on █████████ ██, ████, personnel were sent in to investigate the insides of the store in order to confirm the location of SCP-XXXX. After events unclear to the Foundation occurred, only two of the eight personnel sent in returned. Both agents were interviewed and questioned on the events that took place in the store. The transcripts of these interviews are available below.
Interviewer: Dr. Thomas D. Anthony
Interviewee: Agent ███
[BEGIN LOG]
Dr. Thomas: Can I get your name, please?
Agent ███: Yes sir, of course…it's ███.
Dr. Thomas: Thank you. Could you please explain to me what it is you saw the day of █████████ ██?
Agent ███: [Agent ███ paused before answering.] I-I remember that we were in the store, and nothing was happening really. I remember that two of our men had found films in the store that they had seen in their childhoods, and were acting like total kids about it. I remember that afterwards, they suddenly were not feeling too great afterwards. Eventually, they had collapsed and well…I was the one that took them out afterwards. I'm not positive on what had happened afterwards…you're probably going to have to ask Agent █████ about what had happened when I had left.
Dr. Thomas: Thank you for your cooperation. One final question, how long did it take before they had reached a vegetative state?
Agent ███: Wait, what? I was not told they were vegetables…my god…they were fine the entire time until extract.
Dr. Thomas: That'll be all for now. Thank you for your cooperation.
[END LOG]
Interviewer: Dr. Thomas D. Anthony
Interviewee: Agent █████
[BEGIN LOG]
Dr. Thomas: Good morning, sir. Could you please state your name?
Agent █████: Of course. Name's █████, you can call me ███.
Dr. Thomas: Thank you. Now, we understand you were present at the store during the investigation of █████████ ██. Could you please tell us about the events that took place after Agent ███ escorted two of your men out of the store?
Agent █████: [Agent █████ begins to sob.] I…I…
Dr. Thomas: If you can't right now, we'll call you back in.
Agent █████: I don't want to tell you. It's hideous, and yet it was impossible to describe. Not only that, but this thing was everywhere. I mean, this shit was on the ceiling even! Listen, I will not go back there. I don't know who sent us there, but if I am ever sent back there, I'm more likely to kill myself than to watch others meet the same fate. Whatever you do, you don't enter that office. AND you do not EVER show joy in that place. Thank you. [Agent █████ leaves the interviewing room, leaving Dr. Thomas by himself.]
Dr. Thomas: Thank you for your cooperation.
[END LOG]
Addendum XXX-C: The Employees
The employees, all being blood-related, have all been identified as being a part of the Sanders family. The father takes on the role of the manager of the Blockbuster, while the mother supervises the brother and sister throughout the day during open hours as they work. Interviews were conducted with each of the family members in order to perhaps discover more information on SCP-XXXX, since as of now there is little information on the whereabouts, appearance, and capabilities of this SCP.
Foreword: The mother expressed extreme anxiety and distress when approached by Dr. Thomas, and Dr. Alexa was brought in. Mrs. Sanders had calmed down shortly after.
Interviewer: Dr. Alexa E. Parsons
Interviewee: Mrs. Sanders
[BEGIN LOG]
Dr. Alexa: Hello, my name is Dr. Alexa. Would you mind telling me your name?
Mrs. Sanders: My name's Christina…Christina Sanders. Could I know when we'll be allowed to return to the store? A mother gets worried, you know…
Dr. Alexa: Christina, your children are here as well. And do not worry, they are perfectly okay and you all will be released shortly. There's nothing to worry about, we're just concerned for your safety at this Blockbuster.
Mrs. Sanders: …Right, of course…
Dr. Alexa: Could you tell me why exactly you all spend so much time in the Blockbuster you currently run?
Mrs. Sanders: Our family doesn't make enough money to live in a home. We have a room just above the store, up in the attic.
Dr. Alexa: I see…and would you know anything about the victims who have been brought into a vegetative state shortly after visiting your store?
Mrs. Sanders: No, I don't know anything of it…
Dr. Alexa: Thank you for your cooperation, Christina. This will conclude the interview.
[END LOG]
Foreword: The father prior to the interview acted out aggressively towards personnel, and was searching for his wife. After sedation, he was brought in for questioning.
Interviewer: Dr. Thomas
Interviewee: Mr. Sanders
[BEGIN LOG]
Dr. Thomas: Good afternoon sir, my name is Thomas. May I please have your name for the record?
*Mr. Sanders:** Bill.
Dr. Thomas: Thank you, Bill. You can call me Tom if you like. Now, would you happen to have any information on why some of your customers may be returning from your store with severe brain injuries…?
Mr. Sanders: I understand what you're trying to do here, but honest to god. None of us know anything. We're perfectly happy, and have stayed in that place for years. Nothing is wrong with the store. I suggest you go look for a serial killer or something.
Dr. Thomas: Sir, I insist that it has been concluded the source of all these issues are your store. So if you do happen to have any information on this, I suggest you let us know now. We're here to help you, after all.
Mr. Sanders: [Pause] I do not know of anything.
Dr. Thomas: Thank you for your cooper— [Mr. Sanders gets up from the table, and flips it over before leaving.] hey! Sir, you will be detained if you continue with this behavior!
[END LOG]
Foreword: No comment.
Interviewer: Dr. Thomas
Interviewee: Cindy Sanders
[BEGIN LOG]
Cindy S.: Before we start, I'd like to give whoever you guys a Bravo for doing such a bang up job with the investigation. I hope that you find what you're looking for.
Dr. Thomas: We appreciate your thanks. Before we begin, could I have a name, please?
Cindy S.: Well, if I were to pick a name for like a kid or something, I think it would have to be either Romeo or Oscar. But that's if it's a boy.
Dr. Thomas: Er, no ma'am. I meant your name.
Cindy S.: Of course. My name's Cindy. What can I do for you?
Dr. Thomas: [Pause, writing down info] Excellent. Okay Cindy, we would like to know what's going on at the store.
Cindy S.: Honestly if you want my opinion, I'm convinced we're haunted. You know, the walls groan at night and what not. It's not the best place to live. It wouldn't surprise me if I found out we had an infestation of rats or something in the walls.
Dr. Thomas: And what makes you suspect there's something in the walls?
Cindy S.: [No response, shrugs.]
Dr. Thomas: Alright then. Anything else? Do you happen to understand why your store is being investigated?
Cindy S.: No sir, I don't think there's much that's interesting about it. Just a rundown building.
Dr. Thomas: Okay, well thank you for being so cooperative Cindy. You may leave now.
[END LOG]
Foreword: No comment.
Interviewer: Dr. Thomas
Interviewee: Elijah Sanders
[BEGIN LOG]
Dr. Thomas: Good day, son. How are you, today?
Elijah S.: [Elijah pulls out a pocket knife, and is quickly restrained by personnel present during the interview.] You wanna Tango, son??? Hm?
Dr. Thomas: That's quite enough. Anymore outbursts, and I'll have them throw you in a jail cell. A real one.
Elijah S.: [Has been searched, knife confiscated.] What do you even want??? You look creepy as hell…damn. I bet you're some weirdo that'd want a Hotel room with me or something.
Dr. Thomas: Son, I'm gonna really need your cooperation here. We're investigating your home. What can you tell us about the anomalies that happen?
Elijah S.: Well, I mean…it's not exactly the most abnormal place. I will say that sometimes it sounds like I can hear something from within the store. You know what it sounds like? It sounds like an Echo. I can't explain it, but that's what it sounds like.
Dr. Thomas: And do you know any potential reasons for why this sound may be happening? Anything abnormal at all?
Elijah S.: No, I got nothing on that.
Dr. Thomas: And is there anything else happening that you think could be reason for why people have been leaving your store with severe brain injuries?
Elijah S.: [Shrugs] A serial killer?
Dr. Thomas: Alright, thank you. I think this will conclude the interview.
Elijah S.: My sister mentioned her wanting to name a kid Romeo, right?
[END LOG]
Notes from Dr. Thomas: The family for the most part gave answers that didn't help much. However, I'm beginning to think that Cindy and Elijah were trying to say something…unlike their parents, these two gave odd answers. Tomorrow, I'm going to need go over the interviews one more time to hopefully put my suspicions to rest.
Addendum XXX-D: Dormant
At approximately 2:17:53 AM (GMT-4), All four of the Sanders family members were found on surveillance footage attempting to leave their respective rooms. After they had grouped together, alarms were set off and they attempted to return to the Blockbuster store.
Per 
