Item #: SCP-XXXX-J Object Class: Neutralized Level 1 Clearance Threat Level: Green ● Special Containment Procedures: Due to the nature of SCP-XXX1-J, it is currently contained within Dr. B████'s previous sleeping chambers located on Site ██. The room is 5m x 7m x 3m and contains one small barred window viewing over a smoking area on the eastern wall. This window must not be obstructed by any opaque object as the natural light acts as a backup containment measure. A hollow wood door with a privacy lock accessed from the Site Dormitory hallway remains the standard entrance to the containment chamber. One guard is to be posted at the door at all times. A standard wall-plug night light constantly emitting 50 lumens of light is positioned outside the containment chamber beside the entrance. Should this light burn out, the posted Foundation guard on shift must notify the program overseer immediately. The room containing SCP-XXX1-J is to remain constantly lit to a minimum of 700 lumens by two 60w LED lights affixed to the north and south walls of the chamber. Should one of these lights malfunction or burn out, supervising personnel should be immediately notified and the lightbulb should be replaced by a maintenance team immediately. If both lights cease to function simutaneously at any point and no light is coming from the window, SCP-XXX1-J is considered to have breached containment and Response XXX1-J-22 must be enacted (see below). If any personnel are within the containment chamber during a breach, they are to be considered KIA for record purposes. As the effects of SCP-XXX1-J on the human psyche are currently under study, any personnel recovered after a containment breach should be quarantined for two weeks while undergoing a psychiatric evaluation. Anyone displaying abnormal behavior, such as feelings of being watched or fear of the dark, must be terminated immediately with their remains incinerated. + Response XXX1-J-22 Procedures - LEVEL 2 CLEARANCE REQUIRED - LEVEL 2 CLEARANCE - Access Granted In the event that SCP-XXX1-J-22 breaches containment, the following procedures have been outlined, reviewed, and tested to ensure quick and efficient re-containment of the entity / entities with minimal casualties. Any variation from the following procedures must first be approved by a supervising researcher. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary measures, up to and including termination. 1. Task Force (TF) LIGHTSON is to be dispatched to Dr. B████'s previous sleeping chambers, equipped with full tactical assault gear including flashlights, several large but lightweight quilts, and two three (see Incident Report XXX1-J-1) standard 60W LED lightbulbs. All personnel located on Site ██ should be evacuated as soon as TF-LIGHTSON confirms SCP-XXX1-J has breached containment. 2. All lights within Site ██ are to be turned on via the main power control box by TF-LIGHTSON. If the main lighting sources within the site fail, responding task force shall resort to activating the facility's emergency floodlights. Should the emergency light system also fail, Site ██ is considered lost and the on-site nuclear warhead should be activated immediately by TF-LIGHTSON. 3. If the light systems work, TF-LIGHTSON will enter the containment chamber of SCP-XXX1-J and immediately change both lightbulbs within the room. Should any member of TF-LIGHTSON feel any effects of SCP-XXX1-J-A manifesting, the entire team should drop to the ground and cover themselves completely with the tactical quilts until the effects have subsided before resuming re-containment. 4.Once both lightbulbs within the containment cell are confirmed to be installed correctly and working, SCP-XXX1-J is considered re-contained. Psychological evaluations should be run on all who may have come in contact with SCP-XXX1-J or affected by SCP-XXX1-J-A for a minimum of two weeks. Members of TF-LIGHTSON are to be rotated bi-monthly, with previous members reassigned to low risk duty. Any members of TF-LIGHTSON exhibiting abnormal behavior after re-containment are to be terminated. Description: SCP-XXX1-J describes an unknown entity or entities currently residing within the former sleeping chambers of Site ██ Researcher Dr. B████. Testing has suggested that it appears solely in darkness with a lumen level of 5 or lower. SCP-XXX1-J does not show up via night vision, thermal imaging, or infrared imaging, and thus physical existence of the entity has not yet been confirmed. Recent testing has concluded, however, that SCP-XXX1-J's presence is detectable through the effects of SCP-XXX1-J-A. Any amount of light results in SCP-XXX1-J becoming unable to use it's memetic effects. However, once any sources of light are removed, SCP-XXX1-J-A can usually be detected within five minutes. SCP-XXX1-J-A describes a memetic effect produced by SCP-XXX1-J. Of notable significance is that SCP-XXX1-J-A seems to affect Dr. B████ at an increased rate. Repeated testing with D-Class subjects have shown either no manifestations of SCP-XXX1-J-A or extremely weakened manifestations of the effects. When Dr. B████ is located in the same room as SCP-XXX1-J, he begins to exhibit several physiological changes including sweating, increased heart rate, shortness of breath, and slightly dilated pupils. Dr. B████ also describes several psychological effects, including extreme anxiety, dread, and a feeling of being watched (see Interview Log XXX1-J-1). Dr. B████ has also noted that when he covers himself completely with his Foundation-issued blanket, SCP-XXX1-J-A seems to be shielded. Testing has shown the blanket to be completely non-anomalous. + Interview Log XXX1-J-1 - Hide Interview Log Interviewed: Dr. B████, Researcher at Site ██.



Interviewer: Dr. V██████, Memetic Research Lead at Site ██.



Foreword: Dr. B████ was asked to be interviewed about his recent interactions with

SCP-XXX1-J.



<Begin Log, 01/06/██, 9:02 AM>



Dr. V: So, tell me, Dr. B████… You had mentioned some sort of anomolous being hiding in

your room?



Dr. B: That's correct, sir.



Dr. V: Alright. Well, I want you to start off by telling me what you saw. Don't worry, just

standard procedure stu-



Dr. B: It wasn't what I saw, sir. It was… was what I felt. I just finished my routine check of

SCP-███'s cell. Everything was fine and my shift was over, so I retired to my room for the night.



Dr. V: Sorry, sorry… you said… what you felt? Could you elaborate please?



Dr. B: Yeah, sorry. So, I got up to turn off the lights and crawled into bed. And then I started to feel it. I couldn't see it in the dark, but I knew it was watching me. It started messing with my head. I'm sure it started tapping on the walls and pipes… I'm sure they've never made noise at that hour.



Dr. V: (Scratching his beard.) Hm, and you said you couldn't see the entity?



Dr. B: N-no sir, it was much too dark to see anything. I got out of bed and ran over to my

light and turned it on. Nothing else was in my room with me, and that feeling of dread and being watched just vanished.



Dr. V: I see… and when you turned the light off again?



Dr. B: I turned it off, shrugged it off, and crawled back into bed. But then that feeling

overcame me again… It was watching me again, waiting for me to fall asleep. I could tell. I know I'm not crazy. It didn't make a sound, it just kept waiting… hiding.



Dr. V: And did you manage to fall asleep?



Dr. B: Yeah, by some miracle! I hid head to toe under the blanket I had. Honestly, I think

this thing, or whatever it uses to screw with your mind, doesn't work through blankets. Like some sorta weird mind shield or something.



Dr. V: We'll look into that Dr. B████. Thank you for your time.



<End Log, 9:16 AM>



Requesting immediate relocation of Dr. B████ to a new sleeping chamber and further testing on the anomalous events described by him. I am also requesting that Dr. B████ be given a night-light and / or amnestics to prevent possible traumatic episodes from occurring in his new sleeping chambers and as a precaution should SCP-XXX1-J be able to imprint itself on him. - Dr. V██████. + Incident Report XXX1-J-1 - Hide Incident Report Incident Report XX1-J-1

On 03/07/██, both lightbulbs within SCP-XXX1-J's containment chamber burnt out at the same time. The resulting containment breach resulted in injury to a member of TF-LIGHTSON. The transcript below was pulled from recordings from audio recordings picked up from the microphones equipped to TF-LIGHTSON members. TF-LIGHTSON Members: LO-Alpha, LO-Beta, LO-Charlie.



Command: Dr. K██ (remotely through visual and audio feeds)



<Begin Log, 03/07/██, 1:06 AM>



LO-Alpha: This is Alpha, confirming entry into Containment Cell XXX1-J.



Dr. K██ Roger, LO-Alpha. Please confirm any memetic effects you and your team feel.



LO-Alpha: Nothing, command. Beta, Charlie, take the northern wall. I've got south.



LO-Beta: Roger, Charlie on me.



LO-Charlie Gotcha. (LO-Beta and LO-Charlie walk towards the northern wall. LO-Charlie can be seen holding what appears to be a lightbulb in his hand. A non-functional light is visible in a fixture on the wall.)



Dr. K██ Team, please confi- (A loud smash is heard from LO-Beta and LO-Charlie's mics.)



Dr. K██ What was that? Status?



LO-Beta: All okay, Charlie just dropped the lightbulb.



Dr. K██ Team, please remember that any damaged equipment is paid for from your salaries. LO-Charlie, return to me to retrieve another lightbulb. LO-Beta, resume re-containment with LO-Alpha.



LO-Beta: Copy that.



LO-Charlie: Gah, [expletive removed]!!



LO-Alpha: Charlie, report! Are you okay?







At this moment, audio and video feeds from TF-LIGHTSON cut off. A recovery team was dispatched and found TF-LIGHTSON waiting outside the containment chamber. LO-Charlie was bleeding from the hand. Later interrogation found that he had cut himself accidentally while picking up the broken lightbulb from the floor of the chamber. LO-Charlie was terminated shortly after the interview. Future dispatchments of TF-LIGHTSON are to be given an extra lightbulb should a similar incident happen. - Dr K██ + NEUTRALIZATION OF SCP-XXX1-J - Hide On ██/██/████, Dr. B████ notified Lead Researcher V███████ of several memetic effects he was continuing to experience after relocation of his living chambers, such as extreme anxiety and isomnia. The described effects were found to be related to SCP-XXX1-J. Lead Researcher V██████ explored the possibility of SCP-XXX1-J having imprinted itself onto Dr. B████. Dr. B████ was terminated in the following week. Following the termination of Dr. B████, there have been zero instances and reports of the manifestation of SCP-XXX1-J or SCP-XXX1-J-A. It is believed the anomaly was neutralized along with the termination of Dr. B████. SCP-XXX1-J's Object Class has thus been updated to Neutralized.









Item #: SCP-XXXX Object Class: Safe Level 2 Clearance Threat Level: Green ● Original building in which SCP-XXXX was used in construction. Photo taken prior to demolition of building and discovery of SCP-XXXX. Special Containment Procedures: Site ██ has been constructed around SCP-XXXX as a primary measure of containment. SCP-XXXX is housed in a 5m x 5m x 5m low security containment cell. SCP-XXXX is not to bear any load whatsoever unless approved by a direct supervisor for testing (Form XXXX-16-A should be completed in this case). On a weekly basis, SCP-XXXX's cell is to be cleaned and all material gathered should be tested for anomalous properties, documented, and incinerated. SCP-XXXX requires no other containment procedures. Description: SCP-XXXX appears to be a wooden support beam commonly referred to as a double 2x12. Testing has revealed the material to be cured spruce wood and molecular analysis has showed no difference in structure from that of a non-anomalous support beam of the same material. SCP-XXXX is currently positioned vertically in mid-air by its' own means. SCP-XXXX is able to support a seemingly infinite amount of weight. Any structure supported by SCP-XXXX is able to remain so, despite the natural laws of physics which would cause any non-anomalous wood beam to collapse. SCP-XXXX does not show any signs of stress or compression when bearing weight. SCP-XXXX appears unable to be moved by any force. Recent testing has revealed that when a force is applied to the object, the same amount of force is pushed back in the opposite direction from SCP-XXXX. If SCP-XXXX is anchored to the ground, excavation of the material beneath it will cause SCP-XXXX to appear as though it were floating in place. Forces of over 12,000 psi have been applied to SCP-XXXX from multiple directions with no change in position (see Testing Log XXXX-21) SCP-XXXX "degrades" over time similar to a beam of the same material. Sawdust and wooden splinters gather on the floor beneath it gradually, however, SCP-XXXX has never shown signs of damage or degradation. If SCP-XXXX is damaged in any way, wood chips and splinters appropriate for the force of the attack will fly from it. However, SCP-XXXX will appear to remain unscathed, showing no point of origin for the debris that had appeared from it. To date, over ██████ lbs of material have been disposed of; SCP-XXXX appears to have maintained the same mass as when it was first discovered. Discovery: SCP-XXXX was first brought to the Foundation's attention during demolition of a house in ████████, Texas. Demolition company ██████████ was in the process of demolishing a 70-year old bungalow home which has fallen into disrepair. SCP-XXXX had caused irreparable damage to several thousand dollars worth of heavy machinery. When workers had dug up the concrete which appeared to be anchoring SCP-XXXX, they noticed the beam was "floating" in mid air and contacted local authorities. Foundation agents embedded within local law enforcement took note and cleared the site. When no possible means of relocating SCP-XXXX could be found, Site ██ was constructed around it under the guise of a water treatment plant. + Testing Log XXXX-21 - Hide Testing Log Testing Log XXXX-21

On 03/05/██, the Foundation began testing on SCP-XXXX. At this time, Site ██ had completed construction in the prior week and no testing has taken place until this point. Procedure: SCP-XXXX was physically hit with a standard woodcutting axe fitted with a steel head. One (1) D-Class personnel is directed without issue to swing the axe at SCP-XXXX.

Results: Several wood chips fly from the point of impact and land on the floor. Small amount of what appears to be sawdust begin to culminate on the ground beneath SCP-XXXX. D-Class personnel reports feeling the axe head entering SCP-XXXX in a way similar to an axe entering normal wood. When the axe is removed from SCP-XXXX, there is no visible damage whatsoever despite what appeared to be pieces of it breaking off. 0.2 lbs of debris are recovered from the containment chamber floor. Procedure: A hydraulic press capable of exerting over 1500 psi is set up above SCP-XXXX. The hydraulic press is set to gradually apply pressure exponentially to the top of SCP-XXXX.

Results: The machine is turned on and the hydraulic press begins to apply pressure to SCP-XXXX. Several splinters of wood break off at a high speed from SCP-XXXX as though it were buckling under weight, but no visible changes happen to SCP-XXXX itself. The hydraulic press continues increasing pressure until it shatters into several fragments, resulting in the death of two personnel. 14.3 of wood debris are recovered from the containment chamber, excluding any pieces of the hydraulic press. Procedure: A medium-sized industrial butane torch is set up in the containment chamber. A D-Class personnel is directed to aim the torch at SCP-XXXX and turn it on.

Results: D-Class personnel does as is directed without incident. Large amount of charred sawdust and several small charred wood pieces fall from SCP-XXXX onto the floor after approximately ten minutes. D-Class personnel stops applying the flame to the object as instructed; it is noted that SCP-XXXX appears charred on the outside. D-Class personnel is instructed to wipe the charred part of the object and does so with the sleeve of his jumpsuit. All charred material on SCP-XXXX is wiped off, revealing the undamaged beam beneath it.

Note: It is thought that the charred material covering SCP-XXXX was sawdust covering it as a result of natural "degradation", for lack of better terms at this time. Addendum XXXX-1-A: As of recent testing, SCP-XXXX had begun to "degrade" at a much faster pace. Monthly cleaning of the cell has to been revised to a weekly duty as a result. At the current rate that SCP-XXXX is outputting debris, hundreds of pounds of wood debris and sawdust are disposed of monthly. Debris should be transported to Waste Site ██ for incineration. Reason why SCP-XXXX has begun to produce waste material at a more significant rate is being tested. Object class has been revised to euclid until further testing has been performed. Note from Researcher ██████, Site ██: We've done several experiments on SCP-XXXX over the months. Through this, we've discovered that the object bears a hume reading slightly below baseline, but only in the area immediately surrounding it. I might be able to follow procedures similar to when we contained SCP-████ to reverse the hume polarity of the object to slightly above one. Requesting approval to begin reality-bend testing. + Event Log - Hide Events On 04/23/██, Researcher ██████ recieved approval from appropriate Class A supervisors to outline several proposed tests involving reality-bending equipment. Of eight proposals, three were approved. These three tests are labelled as Event XXXX-A, Event XXXX-B, and Event XXXX-C respectively. Each event resulted in significant deviations from SCP-XXXX's normal behavior. Event XXXX-A

Date: 05/15/██

A Foundation-standard low power SRA was set up within range of SCP-XXXX and activated. No immediately noticeable changes were present. D-16868 was prompted to enter the containment chamber and attempt to damage SCP-XXXX using a small hatchet placed within the chamber. D-Class personnel did as instructed without incident. It was noted that SCP-XXXX was damaged in a manner consistent to the method used. The SRA was then powered off and removed from the vicinity of SCP-XXXX. It was noted that SCP-XXXX continued to show the damage dealt to it. D-16868 was instructed to damage SCP-XXXX as he did before. Upon this attempt, the object behaved in it's standard anomalous fashion, with no visible damage being dealt to it. Notes: I think this shows that there's more to this than what we can see. The presence of an SRA allowing us to damage it could be useful if we need to neutralize it, I guess. - Researcher ██████. Event XXXX-B

Date: 06/22/██

As with the previous test, an SRA was set up within the vicinity of SCP-XXXX and activated. D-16868 (granted re-instatement to testing due to cooperation with last test) was instructed to gather a sample directly from SCP-XXXX using a provided scalpel knife. D-Class personnel did as instructed and was able to successfully collect a sample. Consistent with the previous test, damage was visible on SCP-XXXX where the sample was taken. At this moment, Researcher ██████ broke protocol and de-activated the SRA before D-16868 had exited the chamber. Video recording from the containment chambers' security cameras shows that at the exact moment the SRA was turned off, ████ pounds of sawdust expelled from SCP-XXXX at high speeds, crushing D-16868 and destroying a wall of the chamber. Notes: Researcher ██████ has been issued consequence for deviating from outlined procedure during testing. As a result, Researcher ██████ will non-voluntarily perform the third approved test first hand. - RB Lead ██████ I understand the severity of what I did, but you have to admit this is of interest. For the first time, this thing acted unexpectedly. It killed someone. We thought we knew what it was but we don't, and realizing that is how we make progress. - Researcher ██████ Event XXXX-C

Date: 09/03/██

A standard SRA was set up and activated within vicinity of SCP-XXXX. Researcher ██████ was instructed to touch SCP-XXXX. As subject complied, RB Lead ██████ [REDACTED], resulting in a reversal of Hume polarity in the area immediately surrounding SCP-XXXX. Researcher ██████ was [REDACTED], and four bodies of personnel were recovered from the chamber after the event. Notes: We can't let this get out. Lock down the file, only the eyes of the O5 need to know about it. - RB Lead ██████ WARNING: THE FILE BELOW IS LEVEL 4/XXXX CLASSIFIED ANY ATTEMPT TO ACCESS THIS FILE WITHOUT LEVEL 4/XXXX AUTHORIZATION WILL BE LOGGED AND WILL LEAD TO IMMEDIATE TERMINATION. + ACCESS SCP-XXXX - Incident log created. Item #: SCP-XXXX Object Class: Safe Euclid Level 4 Clearance Threat Level: Yellow ● SCP-XXXX. Photo taken during construction of Site ██. Anomaly occupies the space surrounding the wood beam on the right. Special Containment Procedures: Site ██ has been constructed around SCP-XXXX as a primary measure of containment. SCP-XXXX is housed in a standard high-security containment chamber constructed around it and equipped with two Scranton Reality Anchors (SRA). The SRAs should remain activated at all times. SCP-XXXX's containment chamber should have two guards posted at all times, rotating on six hour shifts. No personnel are to enter the chamber for any reasons, and no testing in permitted on SCP-XXXX. Description: SCP-XXXX is an anomalous discrepancy in space time which occupies a space within our reality currently surrounding a completely non-anomalous wooden support beam. Due to the location of SCP-XXXX, this support beam is unable to be damaged in any way, though this is dependent on the Hume level in the area of the anomaly. SCP-XXXX was first brought to the Foundation's attention during demolition of a house in ████████, Texas. Demolition company ██████████ was in the process of demolishing a 70-year old bungalow home which has fallen into disrepair. Several thousand dollars worth of heavy machinery was destroyed upon collision with SCP-XXXX. Workers had dug up the area surrounding the wooden beam, which was held in place by SCP-XXXX. SCP-XXXX was first thought to be the wooden beam itself, rather than a separate anomaly immediately surrounding the support beam. Regardless, SCP-XXXX was contained by Foundation agents and Site ██ was built under the guise of a water treatment plant to contain it. SCP-XXXX essentially works as a one-way path from standard baseline reality to an unknown non-spatial pocket dimension, labelled SCP-XXXX-A. SCP-XXXX is not visible to the human eye, though may be detected through use of equipment used to detect abnormalities within physical space. By reversing the local Hume polarity of SCP-XXXX by [REDACTED], researchers have effectively been able to reverse the direction of the anomaly, allowing travel from baseline reality to SCP-XXXX-A. SCP-XXXX-A exists as space separate from baseline reality. SCP-XXXX-A is completely filled in by loosely packed sawdust and wood debris. Testing has shown this debris to be non-anomalous. Most recent research has shown that there are no observable dimensions to SCP-XXXX-A. No source has been identified to account for the sawdust and wood pieces which completely fill the space. Due to the nature of SCP-XXXX-A manned exploration has not been undertaken, though several video drones have been dispatched to SCP-XXXX-A. Video data from the drones has shown nothing but lightly packed sawdust and wood debris in all directions after ██ months of travel. Video drone still of SCP-XXXX-A. Drone in operation for 8 months before being declared lost. When SCP-XXXX's Hume is below one, sawdust and wood particles from SCP-XXXX-A begin to slowly flow through the anomaly, ending up within baseline reality. However, maintaining SCP-XXXX's Hume readings above one by using SRA's and other equipment effectively stops this flow of debris and instead reverses the direction of SCP-XXXX. In either case, the "closed" end of the anomaly forms a solid mass within the space it locates. The reasons for this happening are currently the subject of research. Note: Due to the nature of this SCP, it poses a potentially large threat. A seemingly endless amount of wood chunks and sawdust just pouring into our universe slowly may not seem like much cause for concern, but we need to keep it under control. We forget about things like the conservation of matter exist in our universe. We can repurpose this debris, sure. What happens if it just keeps coming and we don't have room for it anymore? Years off, of course, but it will happen. For this reason, I'm classifying this SCP as Euclid until we can be sure it's under control. - O5 ████

Item #: SCP-XXXX Object Class: Neutralized Level 1 Clearance Threat Level: Green ● Special Containment Procedures: Two live specimens of SCP-XXXX are were to be contained within a standard aquatic containment tank in Wing A of Site ██. The tank must contain 450 L of water with a minimum salinity level of 3.3%, up to a maximum salinity of 4.5%. Complete darkness must be maintained within the room containing the tank, and no lights are to be installed within the chamber with the exception of one (1) 50-lumen incandescent bulb positioned one (1) meter above the tank. If this bulb burns out, positioned guards should immediately notify a maintenance team to replace it. Once per day, the light bulb is to be turned on for a period of no more than five (5) minutes. After daily feeding, any additional instances of SCP-XXXX should be terminated and their remains incinerated. Once per week, the tank must be cleaned of SCP-XXXX-A. A specialized crew has been trained and assigned to this duty. Members of this crew must wear full Level-C Bio-hazard Protection Suits, and will undergo standard bio-hazard decontamination procedures after each cleaning. Description: SCP-XXXX was a previously unidentified species of Salmo Salar (Atlantic Salmon). SCP-XXXX was subjectively unremarkable, displaying no visible abnormalities. DNA testing has revealed a 100% identical genome sequence to that of a regular member of Salmo Salar. SCP-XXXX anomalous properties became apparent when observing its' behavior. Unlike non-anomalous members of the species, SCP-XXXX did not require physical sustenance to maintain its' vital functions. Rather, SCP-XXXX appeared to absorb nutrients through a process similar to photosynthesis. Biological research on both deceased and living specimens of SCP-XXXX has revealed the absence of any plant cells or chlorophyll. It was discovered, however, that SCP-XXXX's living cells deviate from the function of normal animal cells and are modified appropriately to do so. Each skin and muscle cell composing SCP-XXXX contain two mitochondria, an abnormally strong cytoskeleton, and an enlarged nucleus. Further research has also revealed that every cell within SCP-XXXX is contained within a completely transparent cell membrane. An unidentified organelle within the muscle and skin cells has also been classified as SCP-XXXX-1. The purpose of this organelle appears to share many similarities with chloroplast cells, though the two are not identical. When SCP-XXXX is exposed to any amount of light within the visible human spectrum, its' cells begin to undergo a process in which they appear to turn energy from the movement of photons into nutrition. As a photon passes through a cell's transparent membrane, SCP-XXXX-1 shifts its position within the cell body until it is positioned directly in the path of the light. The photon appears to 'latch' onto the organelle, or is absorbed by it completely. Through a series of chemical and anomalous reaction not yet understood by the Foundation, the photon is turned into a molecule of a nutrient essential to SCP-XXXX's function. Nutrients produced through this method are then released into the bloodstream of SCP-XXXX and metabolized normally through non-anomalous biological processes. Additionally, SCP-XXXX is able to replicate itself asexually through a process similar to whole mitosis of a multicellular organism. SCP-XXXX will reproduce in this method variably once a week after one of its' scheduled feedings. The original SCP-XXXX loses no mass during this process and the resulting "child" SCP-XXXX will be approximately the same mass as its' parent. It is currently hypothesized that each cell within SCP-XXXX undergoes mitosis during it's reproductive cycle resulting in a "clone" of itself. How net mass is gained between the two organisms is currently unknown. + ACCESS TEST LOGS - Credentials Verified, Access Granted Test ID # Lead Researcher Purpose Results XXXX-1 Dr. Halbert To identify the method in which SCP-XXXX obtains nutrients without physical sustenance. A sample of SCP-XXXX is brought to the Bio-Research Lab on Site ██. Individual living cells are isolated from the sample and cultivated within a petri dish. After two weeks of cultivating, the cells are exposed to a 50 lumen light source while being observed beneath a high-power microscope. Physical observation of organelle SCP-XXXX-1 is confirmed, as well as its' light-seeking properties. Observation focus is then shifted towards photons via electron microscope imaging; it is noted that the photons are no longer observable once they make contact with SCP-XXXX-1. Results have been recorded. XXXX-4 Dr. Valen To attempt to replicate the effects of SCP-XXXX-1 within non-anomalous living animal cells. A sample of SCP-XXXX is brought to the Bio-Research Lab on Site ██. Several cells are isolated and prepared for dissection. Researchers begin dissection on SCP-XXXX and successfully remove SCP-XXXX-1 from several cells. The organelles are then implanted within non-anomalous living animal cells. After transplantation, non-anomalous cells are found to quickly cease functioning and die. Results have been recorded. XXXX-7 Dr. Valen To attempt to replicate the effects of SCP-XXXX-1 within non-anomalous living animal cells. Similar to Test XXXX-4, several cells are isolated and SCP-XXXX-1 organelles are successfully removed. The organelles are then suspended within a slightly alkaline solution and stabilized before being transplanted to the non-anomalous animal cells. Personnel with Level 3 or higher clearance may access Addendum XXXX-1 in regards to these test results. + Addendum XXXX-1 - LEVEL 3 OR HIGHER CLEARANCE ONLY - Credentials Verified, Access Granted On ██/██/20██, Lead Researcher Dr. Valen was involved in conduction experimentation on the transplantation of SCP-XXXX-1 into non-anomalous animal cells in order to test the function of SCP-XXXX-1. During Test XXXX-7, Dr. Valen was successful in transplanting SCP-XXXX-1 into isolated living Sus Domesticus cells. During testing procedures, Dr. Valen's left hand latex glove has snagged and ripped, exposing bare skin to the modified animal cells. Through a process currently under research, the animal cells in which SCP-XXXX-1 had been transplanted attached themselves to Dr. Valen's left hand and had begun mitosis at an alarming rate. Over the next two days, it was noted that Dr. Valen was visibly shedding dry and dead skin cells. Dr. Valen was transported to the Site ██ Medical Laboratory where subsequent tests had revealed that all original cells within his body had been replaced by the appropriate new cells containing SCP-XXXX-1. How the cells assumed the function of the cells they replace (e.g. hair cells being replaced by hair cells containing SCP-XXXX-1) is currently the subject of ongoing research. Since the incident, Dr. Valen has reported that he has not required food or water, though he does continue to feel the effects of hunger and thirst and thus chooses to eat and drink voluntarily. Further research has revealed that Dr. Valen is able to produce nutrients essential to life through the same process as SCP-XXXX. Dr. Valen does not report any abnormal mental or physical feelings when this happens, and has stated that he would not have known at all if not for the tests. + Addendum XXXX-2 - LEVEL 5 OR HIGHER CLEARANCE ONLY - Credentials Verified, Access Granted Following the events outlined in Addendum XXXX-1, staff members assigned to SCP-XXXX and Dr. ██████ had begun to notice a murky, dark brown substance homogenizing within the containment tank and pooling at the bottom. Appropriate supervising staff were notified and procedures were enacted to identify the substance. Laboratory testing of the substance (designated as SCP-XXXX-A) revealed it to be a mixture of non-anomalous dead animal cells, urine, and tar. Analysis of the animal cells within the mixture revealed them to be cells of the common Atlantic Salmon not containing the SCP-XXXX-1 organelle. Urine identified within the substance is considered a normal byproduct from SCP-XXXX. Research is ongoing as to the source of the tar and the purpose of SCP-XXXX-A. UPDATE ██/██/20██: Further testing of SCP-XXXX-A has shown the substance to be extremely corrosive to all organic soft-tissues other than those possessed by SCP-XXXX and Dr. ██████. SCP-XXXX-A is released from the tear ducts of SCP-XXXX and Dr. ██████ generally after feeding. It is theorized that this substance is a defensive measure for SCP-XXXX specimens in the wild. Within containment, however, SCP-XXXX-A must be cleaned daily as its' presence hinders light from entering the containment tank during feeding times. Containment procedures have been updated to reflect this. WARNING: THE FOLLOWING FILE IS LEVEL 5/XXXX CLASSIFIED ANY ATTEMPT TO ACCESS THIS FILE WITHOUT LEVEL 5/XXXX AUTHORIZATION WILL BE LOGGED AND WILL LEAD TO IMMEDIATE TERMINATION. + SCP-XXXX CURRENT DOCUMENTATION - Access Granted Item #: SCP-XXXX Object Class: Euclid Level 5 Clearance Threat Level: Yellow ● Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is currently contained within a standard humanoid containment cell in Wing E of Site ██. Under no circumstances is any organic material, including personnel, to enter the containment chamber without full Bio-Hazard Protection Suits equipped. SCP-XXXX does not require food or water, and sustains itself through a process similar though not identical to photosynthesis. Once per day, a 50-lumen light bulb within the containment chamber is to be turned on for a maximum of five (5) minutes. SCP-XXXX is not to have any requests granted due to its' history of hostility and deception towards Foundation staff. If SCP-XXXX enters an inactive state, personnel on duty must immediately notify Lead Researcher Dr. Twyla (vacancy available) and Procedure XXXX-1 must be enacted. Failure to enact this procedure will result in termination for endangerment of anomalous objects as outlined within the staff handbook. Procedure XXXX-1 is to be performed using the following steps: 1. Staff must recognize when SCP-XXXX enters an inactive state. This includes the absence of SCP-XXXX-A around the subject's eyes, a lack of pupil dialation in response to sudden and changing light, and a rigor-mortis like stiffening of the arms but not the legs. 2. Once Lead Researcher Dr. Twyla (vacancy available) is notified, SCP-XXXX is transferred to a 3m x 3m x 2m containment tank located opposite of its' regular containment chamber. SCP-XXXX is not a threat while inactive, and thus does not need to be transferred to a mobile containment unit for movement. Personnel involved with Procedure XXXX-1 must take great care when handling SCP-XXXX however, and must remember that time is of the essence. Personnel involved with Procedure XXXX-1 must also don full Level C Bioharzard Protection Suits while interacting with SCP-XXXX. 3. Once SCP-XXXX is within the tank, the tank is to be flooded with SCP-XXXX-A until the subject is completely submerged. 4. All lights within the room are to be turned off via control panel, and SCP-XXXX is not to be interacted with in any way for the next three (3) days. Sensors positioned outside of the containment tank allow for continued surveillance of SCP-XXXX once it exits the tank. 5. After three (3) days have passed, SCP-XXXX will emerge from the tank in its' active state. At this point, it is to be decontaminated of SCP-XXXX using high-pressure remote spray nozzles installed within the chamber. 6. SCP-XXXX should now be ordered to enter a mobile containment unit independently as it does present a threat while in its' active state. Generally, SCP-XXXX will comply with this request. Should it choose not to, however, two (2) guards armed with mild tranquilizer firearms may use force to coerce SCP-XXXX to enter the containment unit. 7. SCP-XXXX is escorted back to its' original containment chamber within the mobile containment unit, where it is released and normal containment procedures may resume. Description: SCP-XXXX is former Lead Researcher Adam Valen. SCP-XXXX was a non-anomalous human male who was working on testing with anomalous objects for the Foundation between ██/██20██ and ██/██/20██. While experimenting with anomalous cells from the previous (now-neutralized) SCP-XXXX, the subject made direct skin contact with several of the samples. As a result, anomalous cells had begun replicating themselves within his body, eventually replacing 100% of Dr. Valen's original non-anomalous cells. During the first two weeks following the incident, SCP-XXXX was quarantined and observed. He spoke of no abnormal concerns and no changes to his physiology were noted until the third week. Dr. Valen had begun complaining of a severe headache. Current Lead Researcher Twyla Plines noticed a dark substance similar to SCP-XXXX-A coming from the subject's eyes. Testing confirmed the substance to indeed be SCP-XXXX-A. Lead Researcher Twyla had recorded several personal logs on her Foundation PC, which have been integrated into this document and deemed as information assets. ██/██/20██: Log by Twyla Plines. Adam is getting worse. For the first couple weeks, I thought he might've been fine. He wasn't complaining of pain or anything like that, just some dry skin. Then just yesterday he began screaming screams like I've never heard before. We rushing to his room; I was so panicked that I almost opened the quarantine room. Luckily, a guard stopped me. That black gunk from SCP-XXXX's tank just began… pouring… from Adam's eyes. Not dripping. Pouring. There were puddles of it on the floor of his room. His bed was pitch black, saturated by the foul smelling liquid. He was holding his head, begging for someone to help him. Don't worry, Adam. I'll help you. I don't know, Adam… Are you sure? ██/██/20██: Log by Twyla Plines. We filled up the tank and put him in it. Adam, time to wake up… On ██/██/20██, an abnormal entry log was detected by SCPNet's Automated Skimmer and archived for later review: ██/██/20██: Log by adam valen.

mmy eyes hurt my heaad hurts i just waant to swwim god dammit aam i dyingg? where am i what iss that smeell? i need to swiim i just neeed to swim awaay. let my frriends go. lett my faamily go. you aree kkilling me you arre killing us Shortly after discovery of the above log, researchers assigned to the former SCP-XXXX were setting up for daily feeding when they noticed both specimens floating on top of the tank, seemingly lifeless. The water in the tank at the time was an opaque black, presumably due to a excess of SCP-XXXX-A. Review of cleaning logs showed that cleaning was being completed on the appropriate schedule. It is theorized that when the former SCP-XXXX specimens died, they released excess amounts of SCP-XXXX-A into the water. Research is ongoing as to the apparent reasons for the sudden death of two anomalous objects. Currently, it is hypothesized that the current SCP-XXXX is related to the death of the two anomalies due to the presence of footprints containing SCP-XXXX-A near the tank. Due to the connection between the two, and the unlikely timing and contents of the abnormal log above, SCP-XXXX has been archived as neutralized and Adam Valen has been reclassified as SCP-XXXX. Appropriate containment procedures have been revised. ██/██/20██: Log by Twyla Plines. I don't think he's Adam anymore… He just walks around his room all day, mumbling nonsense about swimming. He talks about his family, but not his children or wife. He talks about those damn fish like they're his own blood. I've brought him food and water but he doesn't even look at me. He won't even eat or drink - just sits under that stupid light when they turn it on and goes back to mumbling nonsense once its' off. Every few weeks he'll start getting quieter and less active until he lays down still. Sometimes I think its' for the best that he can finally rest now. But no, after he climbed out of the tank the first time, the higher ups decided that's what needs to happen every time. Instead of letting him rest and pass, they dunk him in piss and tar until it wakes him up or revives him or something. I… I… I'm sorry, Adam. I couldn't save you. Incident XXXX-1: On ██/██/20██, Former Lead Researcher Dr. Twyla had turned on the light bulb positioned in SCP-XXXX's containment chamber for a total of two hours. Investigation after the incident revealed that the two posted guards outside the chamber were incapacitated through exposure directly to SCP-XXXX-A and died as a result. A small empty vial containing traces of SCP-XXXX-A was found near the same location. It is theorized that due to the prolonged exposure to light, SCP-XXXX was able to store excess nutrients, allowing it to reproduce and effectively replicate itself similar to the previous SCP-XXXX. Video footage of the containment chamber shows Dr. Twyla entering the room without a Level C Biohazard Protection Suit and embracing the replicated SCP-XXXX. Further footage shows Dr. Twyla ████████ ██████ ██████ ██ ████████ and the offspring SCP-XXXX subsequently collapsing into a pool of SCP-XXXX-A. Original subject remain unharmed and contained with no notable changes in behavior immediately prior to the incident. The remains of Dr. Twyla have been transported to Site ██ for study and disposal.

Item #: SCP-XXXX Object Class: Euclid Level 3 Clearance Threat Level: Yellow ● SCP-XXXX. Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is kept within a low-security anomalous storage locker on Site ██. Within the locker, SCP-XXXX is to be secured to a standard metal hanger using Foundation-standard adhesives. SCP-XXXX's legs should not be able to touch the ground while not being used for testing. Description: SCP-XXXX is a pair of ████'s brand demin jeans. The object appears incapable of being damaged, including cut, slashed, burned, and torn. Despite this, SCP-XXXX has tears on its' legs. It's unknown if this damage occured prior to SCP-XXXX gaining anomalous effects or after. SCP-XXXX is capable of self-locomotion and will walk bipedaly on its' "legs" if allowed. If SCP-XXXX is in the same general area as any bipedal mammals, it will attempt to walk over to them and attempt to make that target "wear" SCP-XXXX. The anomaly attempts to do this by pulling itself over the target's legs and waist as if it were a normal pair of pants. If SCP-XXXX is able to successfully be "worn" by a target, it will fasten itself tightly around the targets' waist. This leaves the person unable to remove SCP-XXXX by any means. SCP-XXXX then begins producing digestive enzymes through an unknown method. These enzymes are first released in small amounts which cause minor damage to the epidermis of the subject. After this first stage, SCP-XXXX will cease production of the enzymes. The subsequent healing of the subjects' skin coupled with the inability to remove SCP-XXXX causes skin to bond with SCP-XXXX as it heals. Subjects have described this process as extremely painful though bearable. This stage lasts between 24 hours - 72 hours. Once it is fully bonded with the target, SCP-XXXX begins the next stage and releases a second, larger quantity of much more powerful digestive enzymes beneath the bonded skin. This effectively begins the digestion and breakdown of the target from the inside out. The resulting liquified remains are then absorbed by SCP-XXXX through unknown means. Subjects often remain fully conscious until the atrophied lower abdomen muscles can no longer support the organs and upper body weight. To date, ██ D-Class have attempted suicide at this stage during testing. Once a subject has been fully digested and absorbed, SCP-XXXX will continue this "hunting" behavior and seek out the next nearest biped. SCP-XXXX appears unable to break down and absorb bone, often leaving behind a skeleton and small amounts of hair once it has completed digesting its' victim. This stage lasts approximately one week to three weeks. If SCP-XXXX is manually put onto a creature it does not consider a biped, it will forcibly remove itself. Afterwards, SCP-XXXX will appear "scared" of all living creatures, including bipeds, variably for the next few hours at which point it will resume its' normal behavior. A single small tag is located on the inside waistband of SCP-XXXX that reads "Eat my shorts!". There is no known relationship between the tag and the origin of SCP-XXXX. Discovery: SCP-XXXX was discovered on ██/██/20██ following reports of a string of murders in the small town of Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada. Foundation agents embedded within local police forces noted that each crime scene bore a bare skeleton with the absence of any sort of pants present near any of the scenes. SCP-XXXX was subsequently found and contained a few days later when it was found "digesting" another local resident. Note from Lead Researcher Bronson: I don't care if he swapped your coffee for SCP-███, this SCP isn't some toy you can use in your pranks. If I find SCP-XXXX in the personal closet of ANY staff member, everyone is getting terminated. - LR Bronson

NOTICE FROM THE FOUNDATION RECORDS AND INFORMATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION The following document has been locked to READ-ONLY by O5-█. In order to access write permissions for this document, please contact ███████. Item #: SCP-XXXX Object Class: Euclid Level 3 Clearance Threat Level: Yellow ● Special Uncontainment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is currently uncontained. No attempts are to be made to contain it at the risk of it becoming contained. Do not contain or attempt to contain SCP-XXXX. In order to not contain SCP-XXXX, it must not be contained. Description: SCP-XXXX is an SCP that is currently uncontained within a standard uncontainment cell that does not measure 4m x 5m x 3m as it is uncontained. SCP-XXXX is an uncontained entity capable of producing uncontained memetic effects on information within a thirty five foot radius of it. Information affected by these uncontained memetic effects include memories, thoughts, writing (physical and digital), and digital audio recordings. Vinyl has shown to be impervious from these effects, and is currently being considered as a method of storing information on not containing SCP-XXXX safely. SCP-XXXX's physical manifestation often appears in the form of a small cloud in the shape of a humanoid. SCP-XXXX is able to manifest and de-manifest at will, though it tends to do so only under specific circumstances and it has remained in its' uncontainment cell as it is uncontained. SCP-XXXX is capable of passing through solid matter while it is not manifesting its' physical form. This means that should SCP-XXXX ever be contained (which it is not), it could easily breach its' cell and become uncontained (as it is right now). SCP-XXXX is able to edit information presented on digital and physical mediums. It is able to rewrite and add any text to handwritten documents, using penmanship identical to the original author's. SCP-XXXX is also able to rewrite and add to digital media, though it is restricted to materials with the write-permission activated for reasons unknown. SCP-XXXX is unable to edit or control other aspects of digital media (such as the operating system), though it may still view these items and refer to them. SCP-XXXX is completely uncontained and should not be contained. If SCP-XXXX is given or finds information implying that it is or it is attempting to be contained (which it is not), tracked (which it is not), or terminated (which it is not), the entity will demanifest from its' current location and re-manifest within an information-heavy spot. Contrarily, SCP-XXXX will remain in its' physical form and will not demanifest so long as it is lead to believe that it is not contained (which is true) or any of the other conditions listed above. Previous locations that SCP-XXXX has re-manifested in include The ███████ Library, The University of ██████, and a Chapters book store in the city of ████████. If it re-manifests for one of these reasons, humans in the general location it appears at will share collective memories of variably reading specific books, news articles, or blog posts. There appears to be no connection between SCP-XXXX and the false memories it implants. As SCP-XXXX remains uncontained, the significance behind this effect is currently unknown as testing of it would require the disregard of current uncontainment procedures. The Foundation has not tried to contain SCP-XXXX at least six (6) times, with the current uncontainment procedures having successfully kept the subject uncontained without incident for seven consecutive months at the time of writing.

Item #: SCP-XXXX Object Class: Euclid Level 4 Clearance Threat Level: Red ● Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX-1 through SCP-XXXX-14 are to be kept within a locked cold storage locker within Site ██. At no point is any SCP-XXXX object to be removed from this location without express permission of the current Lead Researcher, and only for testing purposes. Any planned testing of SCP-XXXX-10 through SCP-XXXX-14 must first be approved by the Site Director. If approved, testing for these objects must take place off-site at Location XS6-██. SCP-XXXX-15 is to be kept within a locked 1m x 1m x 1m reinforced plexiglass observation case. This case is kept within a standard anomalous object containment room. Three guards are to be posted outside of the observation case at all times, rotating in six hour shifts. One additional guard should be posted outside the door of the containment room itself. Under no circumstances are any personell other than the three guards to enter the containment room. There is to be no testing conducted with SCP-XXXX-15 under any circumstances. In the event of the manifestation of an XXXX Event, the three guards posted within the containment chamber are to engage and neutralize the entity. Should this fail, the guard posted outside the containment chamber is to initiate Protocol XX-15, which involves a high-security lockdown of the containment chamber and the subsequent flooding of it with chloride gas. After 20 minutes, the gas is to be vented out, containment chamber security relaxed, and casualties removed and disposed of. Neutralization of SCP-XXXX-15 is a Level 2 priority. Description: SCP-XXXX is a designation given to a series of fifteen anomalous object varying from foodstuffs to household items. Each item is distinct and no two items share the same anomalous effects. However, each item does share a commonality; each object is marked in some way with "Zebra Zach's Funhouse Ltd.", either in the form of a stamp, depression, or tag. Below this text, a photo of a personified zebra with sunglasses is displayed. Research regarding the company or entity named on these markings has revealed no significant information, though it is currently believed that "Zebra Zach" is an individual rather than a corporation. + SCP-XXXX Designations - Enter user: Access Granted Object Designation Description Anomalous Properties SCP-XXXX-1 (All-In-One Ball) A physically unremarkable tennis ball. Object behaves like a normal tennis ball until it is either thrown or served, at which point the ball appears to swap appearances to different sports balls each time it is hit. Despite this, each form of the ball continues to act in a manner expected from a regular tennis ball. When the ball is caught or stops completely, it resumes its original form. SCP-XXXX-2 (Grapes of Rage) A small bundle of approximately 30 green grapes attached to the vine. Object has been noted that it does not decompose as non-anomalous grapes would. When a grape is picked from the vine, audible screams can be heard coming from the rest of the grapes. Despite the grapes being green, the juice inside them is red. SCP-XXXX-3 (F1D0) A small toy robot dog originally manufactured by ██████. Object acts as a normal domesticated dog would. Object is able to understand commands, perform tricks, and recognize faces. Of note is that the battery compartment of the object is empty. SCP-XXXX-4 (Ears of a Stranger) A pastel blue and pink baby's rattle. Upon shaking the rattle, the user hears a full instrumentation of "Eyes of a Stranger" by The Payolas. Other subjects within the vicinity but not touching the rattle hear a non-anomalous rattle shake. SCP-XXXX-5 (Lockless Key) A small key with an engraving of a snake. Object always feels warm to the touch. No corresponding keyhole has been found yet and research is ongoing. SCP-XXXX-6 (Penny for Your Thoughts) A leatherbound book; there is no title or writing on any of the 100 pages. Subjects holding the book in an open position will have their thoughts transcribed into writing on the page they are turned to. As soon as the person stops touching the book, the text demanifests. Completely "filling" the book causes an American penny of differing years to manifest within the users pocket, purse, or sock. If the subject is not wearing clothing, the penny will manifest within their ██████. SCP-XXXX-7 (Shoulders of Giants) A children's size basketball hoop. The hoop will anomalously change its' height depending on the height of the person shooting the ball. Heights up to ██ meters have been recorded. If multiple players shoot multiple balls, the hoop will adjust to the size of the tallest player. SCP-XXXX-8 (You've Got Mail) A pair of ████ brand wireless earbuds. A person wearing the hearbuds will experience extremely high frequency sounds. This usually results in the rupture of both eardrums and ██████. SCP-XXXX-9 (United States of Canada) A United States of America flag, though the 50 stars are replaced by a single red Canadian maple leaf. Subjects viewing the flag are able to recognize the maple leaf as abnormal, though they are invariably convinced that the flag is the current flag of the USA. Upon breaking line of sight with the object, effects demanifest. SCP-XXXX-10 (Everscratch Ticket) A scratch-off lottery ticket with the title "Zebra Zack's Zillionair Bonanza". Of note, this is the only object that refers to "Zebra Zack" outside of the normal tags and stamps. Upon scratching a ticket, a random set of icons is revealed. When the ticket is no longer observed through any means, it returns to its' unscratched state. The icons are randomized each time. No winning combination has been scratched yet. SCP-XXXX-11 (The Cookie Crumbles) A fortune cookie. The cookie itself appears to be indestructible, thus leaving the contents of the fortune a mystery. SCP-XXXX-12 (Unlucky Slots) A small countertop penny slot machine. Each reel contains 3 symbols depicting SCP-███, ████, and ███. How the manufacturer of the machine holds knowledge of these SCPs is unknown. Review is ongoing as to whether this should be considered an information breach. Pulling the handle appears to do nothing. Inserting non-anomalous coins into the coin slot appears to have no effect on this. SCP-XXXX-13 (Beneath the Waves) A 19██ Digital Audio Recorder SCP-XXXX-14 (Unknown) A standard letter-size page of cardstock containing a random string of number. Discovered with SCP-XXXX-15. Non-anomalous in itself though it may be related to the SCP as a whole. Contents of the letter are: "0612 1205 0413 ████ ████ ████". SCP-XXXX-15 (Zach's Snowglobe) [REDACTED] [REDACTED]

On ██/██/20██, Junior Researcher ████ submitted a formal letter to Lead Researcher Elena requesting review of the SCP status for items SCP-XXXX-1 through SCP-XXXX-14. The request stated that the designated objects would be more appropriately classified as object of interest due to their seemingly insignificant anomalous effects. Lead Researcher Elena signed off on the request and forwarded it to Site Director ██████ where it was approved. Relocation of SCP-XXXX to the object of interest wing began on ██/██/20██ with SCP-XXXX-2. On ██/██/20██, Junior Researcher ████ submitted a formal letter to Lead Researcher Elena requesting review of the SCP status for items SCP-XXXX-1 through SCP-XXXX-14. The request stated that the designated objects would be more appropriately classified as object of interest due to their seemingly insignificant anomalous effects. Lead Researcher Elena signed off on the request and forwarded it to Site Director ██████ where it was approved. Relocation of SCP-XXXX to the object of interest wing began on ██/██/20██ with SCP-XXXX-2. Three D-Class personnel were assigned to assist with the move. When D-1647 placed SCP-XXXX-2 in a box for transportation, the object began screaming at levels +35dB higher than previously recorded. D-1647 was given industrial-grade ear plugs and continued with transportation of SCP-XXXX-2, which did not stop screaming during the entire move. During this event, D-2089 was preparing to transport SCP-XXXX-13 when they pressed the record button by mistake, thus recording the sounds emitted by SCP-XXXX-2. The following text is thought to be the 'screams' of SCP-XXXX-2 when played back through SCP-XXXX-13: (Several high frequency noises play, but each frequency is cut out individually until multiple high-pitched voices can be heard. Distinction cannot be made between the voices.) Eat us! C'mon, eat us! Eat us you [EXPLETIVE REMOVED]!

I don't think he will. He doesn't have the guts to eat us!

Yeah! I bet he wouldn't even eat [EXPLETIVE REMOVED] if it was right in front of him!

C'mon, just a bite!

Don't be such a [EXPLETIVE REMOVED]. At this point, Lead Researcher Elena called for a halt on the transportation of SCP-XXXX objects and consulted with the Site Director for further instruction. It was decided that cross-testing should occur between SCP-XXXX objects before continuing with the reclassification. SCP-XXXX objects were returned to their appropriate spots and a first draft for testing procedures was outlined and approved, as below. + Testing Procedures XXXX-A - Enter user: Access Granted The following testing procedures have been outlined and approved by Lead Researcher Elena and Site Director ██████. Deviations from these protocols will result in consequences up to and including termination. Object A Object B Procedure / Results SCP-XXXX-4 SCP-XXXX-13 Object A was shaken by a D-Class personell while Object B was set up and recording. Object A acted in a fashion as expected, with only D-Class hearing full instrumentation. When Object B had its' recording played back, all personnel listening were able to here the full instrumentation of "Eyes of a Stranger". SCP-XXXX-4 SCP-XXXX-6 D-Class personnel shook Object A while holding Object B in the other hand. Text began to manifest on Object B that read "What the hell do they think is gonna happen? It's a [EXPLETIVE REMOVED] rattle… Idiots." Test results deemed insignificant and D-Class personnel was terminated. SCP-XXXX-6 SCP-XXXX-12 D-Class personnel was instructed to hold Object A and think about any subject until writing has completely filled the book. D-Class did as instructed until the book was full (subject was about horse riding; insignificant) and was instructed to check his pockets. Upon doing so, D-Class removed a penny from leftmost pocket. D-Class was instructed to insert the penny in the coin slot of Object B and did so. Approximately five seconds after the coin was inserted, all the lights on Object B turned on and the machine began playing carnival-esque music. D-Class was instructed to pull the lever and did so; results landed on three depictions of SCP-███. A small metal bar (bearing the Zebra Zach stamp) slid out from the prize slot on the machine attached to a small note that read "I will open those door which you see as locked". SCP-XXXX-5 Steel Bar obtained from previous test D-Class personnel was instructed to touch Object A and Object B together. D-Class performed as instructed and no results were drawn. Steel Bar obtained from previous test SCP-XXXX-12 D-Class personnel was instructed to attempt to find a slot on Object B that Object A can fit in to. D-Class personnel was unable to do so, and no results were drawn. Steel Bar obtained from previous test SCP-XXXX-11 D-Class personnel was instructed to strike Object B with Object A. D-Class did as instructed, causing Object B to shatter as a non-anomalous fortune cookie would. Object A was observed to rapidly oxidize and flake apart afterwards and is considered neutralized. A small slip of paper was recovered from the cookie which read "Take the shot; you'll never make it if you don't try." It is of notable significance that immediately after D-Class personnel read the fortune from the cookie, a extremely loud thunder-like noise was heard within an approximate 120km radius from Site ██. Personnel in Wing ██ of Site ██ who were working in proximity to SCP-XXXX-11 were affected physically by this, with two personnel deaths reported and multiple ruptured eardrums. Post-incident analysis revealed that the noise originated from the fortune that was inside the SCP-XXXX-11. After testing it was found that the broken pieces of the cookie no longer displayed anomalous effects, but rather that the fortune now displayed these same effects. The cookie itself has been incinerated and disposed of and SCP-XXXX-11 designation has been moved to the paper fortune. On ██/██/20██, Lead Researcher Elena (who had suffered moderate hearing loss as a result of the unidentified noise) had submitted a request for additional testing with SCP-XXXX. Three tests involving multiple SCP-XXXX objects were approved as outlined below. + Testing Procedures XXXX-B - Enter user: Access Granted Object A Object B Process / Results SCP-XXXX-11 SCP-XXXX-7 Object A was crumpled into a crude ball by D-Class personnel. It was then thrown towards the hoop of Object B. No interaction between the two objects occured; Object B remained inactive while Object A showed no signs of creasing upon unfolding. SCP-XXXX-7 SCP-XXXX-1 Object B is held by D-Class personnel in the form of a regular tennis ball. D-Class is instructed to "shoot" the ball at Object A and does so. As Object B leaves the D-Class's hands it suddenly takes on the form of a basketball. Object A's post extends approximately two meters upwards, causing Object B to slip flawlessly through the hoop. Object B then takes on the form of a coin with rough edges and no engravings whatsoever. Prior to this test, Object B only ever assumed the form of sports balls. Object B remains as the coin when it is picked up, and does not change states or forms when thrown anymore. Significance of the coin is currently unknown, though SCP-XXXX-7 designation has been reassigned to it appropriately. SCP-XXXX-10 SCP-XXXX-7 (Note: At this point, Lead Researcher Elena changed approved protocols and chose to test the new SCP-XXXX-7 in lieu of SCP-XXXX-1 with SCP-XXXX-10.) Object A is successfully scratched of using Object B by a D-Class personnel. Five depictions of cherries with cartoon faces are revealed, corresponding with a jackpot win on the back of the card. D-Class reports the scratch ticket feeling unusually warm at this point. The ticket spontaneously burst into flames, leaving an abnormally large pile of ashes on the ground. When told to search the ashes, D-Class personnel recovered a small locked metal box. As the original SCP-XXXX-7 was assumingly destroyed during testing, the recovered metal box has been designated as SCP-XXXX-7. Prelimenary testing shows the box to be indestructible and unable to be opened by brute force. Testing was ceased at this point as there were no other approved tests. Lead Researcher Elena has been reprimanded and relocated for going against approved testing protocols and all SCP-XXXX objects have been stored within a locked cold storage locker. + LEVEL 5 CLEARANCE - Incident Log ██/██20██ - Enter user: Access Granted On ██/██/20██, Site Auditor ██████ had opened SCP-XXXX's cold storage locker to ensure object condition with two guards present. Upon opening the locker, former Lead Researcher Elena's corpse fell out from it. Attached below is the Foundation autopsy on her corpse. Subject: Elena T████████

Position: Former Lead Researcher

Gender: Female

Age: 43

Race: Caucasian Autopsy Technician: Dr. Robert L████ Subject was discovered locked inside an anomalous cold storage locker in Wing ██ of Site ██. The prior month, subject was relocated to Wing ██ for reasons unknown to me. Subject's skin displays signs of extreme frostbite on the fingers, toes, ears, and nose. Based on this, I can draw the conclusion that she's been in that freezer for a while; at least a week. Of curiosity to note is that the subject also lacks any fluids in her body. No blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid - anything. Oddly enough, the subject doesn't appear to be dehydrated or lacking fluids for a cadaver. Subjects eyes have also been removed, and - hold on. Did she just… No. Subject is breathing. Dr. Robert was found dead in the Foundation autopsy room after guards checked in on him when he did not report any findings. His body was missing its' fingers, toes, ears, nose, eyes, and all bodily fluids. Review of camera footage reveals that the corpse of Elena T██████ had suddenly and unexpectedly reanimated, beginning first with a rise and fall of the chest. The corpse then sat upwards slowly, reaching towards Dr. Robert as if requesting assistance in sitting up. When Dr. Robert reached an arm out, however, the body then bludgeoned him to death using SCP-XXXX-4. The body of Elena T██████ then leaves the autopsy room, though no external cameras ever show her walking out. Currently, SCP-XXXX-4 is to be considered as a containment breach. Designation of SCP-XXXX-A has been submitted for approval. Note from Site Director: SCP-XXXX-A designation approved for the entity that killed Dr. Robert. Currently, the whereabouts of SCP-XXXX-A are unknown and under investigation. + LEVEL 5 CLEARANCE - Interview Log ██/██20██ - Enter user: Access Granted On ██/██/20██, Foundation agents embedded within ████████, China received reports of an individual supposedly handing out gifts on the street and attacking anyone who refuses. A mobile task force was quickly dispatched to the location where SCP-XXXX-A was discovered gifting non-anomalous copies of SCP-XXXX objects. The anomaly was captured without incident and subsequently interviewed. Witnesses were amnestied appropriately and all objects in SCP-XXXX-A's possession were recovered. Interview Log ██/██20██

Record Keeper: Dr. Robert L████

Subject: SCP-XXXX-A

Notes: SCP-XXXX-A is visibly decaying at certain points on its' body during the interview. As a result of decay of jaw and throat muscles, its' voice is incomprehensible at certain points of the interview. Dr. R: Do you have any questions before we begin?

SCP-XXXX-A: Yes, actually, I do. Why am I here?

Dr. R: Can you please state your name?

SCP-XXXX-A: I'm Elen- (Drops of blood drip from one of SCP-XXXX-A's empty eye sockets.) Oh! Sorry, I haven't been feeling too well.

Dr. R: Can you tell me why you were handing these out in ██████? (Dr. Robert gestures towards a bin of non-anomalous objects related to SCP-XXXX.)

SCP-XXXX-A: Yeah of course, they're defects.

Dr. R: I see… and you said your name was Elena? Can you tell me about yourself?

SCP-XXXX-A: I mean, there's not much to say… I grew up in ██████, Texas. Lived a relatively normal life, I'd say. Made friends, went to school. Eventually I got my first job at ████████.

Dr. R: Could you tell me about ████████?

SCP-XXXX-A: Oh yeah, easily! I still remember exactly how that place smells. It's basically a small family owned toy store in ██████. When I was a little girl, my mom would bring me there every few weeks to get a new toy. So one day, we go there and the owner tells me I've already bought every toy they sell.

Dr. R: Hm, seems improbable but sure.

SCP-XXXX-A: Right? I thought the same thing! So he kneels down to my level and tells me he has an idea. I thought he was going to pull out a limited edition ████ doll or something, but instead he hands me the keys to the store!

Dr. R: I see… And this didn't seem odd to you?

SCP-XXXX-A: At first it did, sure. But I just went along with it… I don't really know why. He gives me the keys and walks out the door, and just like that he's gone. Since then, I've been running the store, trying to invent new toys so that little girls and boys don't become bored of them like I did.

Dr. R: And did you make these, in that case? (Dr. Robert gestures again towards the box of non-anomalous objects.).

SCP-XXXX-A: Yeah, but those didn't turn out. They're defects so I can't charge for them.

Dr. R: Can you explain how these are defects, please?

SCP-XXXX-A: Sure. (SCP-XXXX-A picks up a tennis ball from the box. Dr. R. motions towards a guard to ready his firearm.) This ball? Boring. It's one kind of ball, meant for one kind of game. But what if you had one ball that you could use for any kind of game? There's way more value in that than this piece of junk.

Dr. R: I see. And how do you give these objects their anomalous properties?

SCP-XXXX-A: Anomalous? No no no. All of my toys are hand made by me! Sometimes I need some creativity to make sure my toys remain fun, but that isn't an issue. I've found that adults have a bit of creativity left in them from their childhood, pushed deep down and gathering dust. So if they're not going to make use of it, I will!

Dr. R: I think I understand. That will be all, Elen- I mean SCP-XXXX-A.

SCP-XXXX-A: Oh, Robert, don't be so formal. Call me Zach! After the interview, SCP-XXXX-A stood up and began walking towards the door despite commands from Dr. Robert and posted guards to stop. SCP-XXXX-A reached for the doorknob and instantly demanifested upon contact with it. Left behind in SCP-XXXX-A's chair was a small object. The object was recovered and tested for anomalous properties before being given the designation of SCP-XXXX-15. Cross-testing with all SCP-XXXX objects is currently on hold pending review of information obtained during this interview. + SCP-XXXX-15 Designation - Enter user: Access Granted Object Description Anomalous Properties SCP-XXXX-15 A ████████ ██████ ██████. Upon shaking SCP-XXXX for ten or more consecutive seconds, an entity currently residing in the decaying body of Elena T█████ designated SCP-XXXX-A will manifest within 10 meters of the user. SCP-XXXX-A will introduce itself as Zebra Zach and explain that it "handcrafts toys for those who are bored of toys". SCP-XXXX-A will then give the user a random anomalous object from SCP-XXXX-1 through SCP-XXXX-13 and demanifest. An unspecified percent of the time, SCP-XXXX-1 will manifest and instead of proceeding with its' normal behavior, it will begin an XXXX Event. During XXXX Events, SCP-XXXX-A will [REDACTED]. Due to the security risk this presents should a key Foundation member be affected, all testing with SCP-XXXX-15 is currently non-existent. Should an XXXX Event occur, SCP-XXXX-A should be met with equal hostility. SCP-XXXX-A cannot be killed, though can be made to demanifest if significant damage is done to it. Attempts to contain SCP-XXXX-A have resulted in it demanifesting, though it currently appears as though it will not re-manifest without the usage of SCP-XXXX-15.

Item #: SCP-XXXX Object Class: Safe Level 3 Clearance Threat Level: Green ● Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be kept within a 4m x 4m x 3m standard anomalous objects containment chamber within Site ██. SCP-XXXX must remain positioned upside down at all times when not in use for testing as this prevents travel from either direction through the object. Three security cameras are installed within the chamber, and two additional cameras are installed outside of it. The door to the containment chamber is to remain locked at all times with one armed guard posted on a six hour rotation. Under no circumstances other than testing are personnel to enter the chamber or interact with SCP-XXXX in any manner. Any personnel who wishes to perform testing with SCP-XXXX are required to recieve written approval from Site ██'s Site Director, as well as approval by the Ethics Committee. All staff involved with testing SCP-XXXX must submit to a standard psychological evaluation and, if required, appropriate medical treatment. Description: SCP-XXXX is a 1m x 1m x 1m cardboard box with several standard ink markings on its' outside. The most notable of these markings are the words "THIS SIDE UP" in bolded red letters accompanying an arrow pointing towards the top of the box. SCP-XXXX shows no seams at any of its' edges, implying it was created as is rather than folded into a box afterwards. The top of the box is unable to be closed due to the lack of a lid or additional cardboard pieces. Subjects looking into SCP-XXXX report seeing no visible bottom to the box; rather, darkness envelopes where the bottom of the box would logically be. Objects placed in SCP-XXXX will appear to continuously fall in place for an average of two minutes (dependent on the object's mass and weight). Afterwards, the object will visibly begin to 'sink' into the darkness at the bottom of SCP-XXXX until it disappears completely. Living tissue displays these same effects, though several additional effects are immediately observable. Currently, it is theorized that SCP-XXXX is a spatial anomaly inhabiting a physical space within baseline reality. Objects travelling through SCP-XXXX invariably end up within a reality or universe exactly mirroring our own, hereafter reffered to as SCP-XXXX-1. Due to this mirror effect, objects from baseline reality appear inverted within SCP-XXXX-1 and to its' inhabitants, and vice versa. This inversion rarely results in physical issues, though psychological obstacles arise from the change in perspective. Following the SCP-XXXX Incident (see below), it has been discovered that by positioning SCP-XXXX upside down so the red arrow faces downwards, one can effectively prevent travel to and from SCP-XXXX-1. + SCP-XXXX-1 Exploration Log - Hide Exploration Log On ██/██/20██, MTF-XXXX6 (Box Cutters) consisting of four members was deployed through SCP-XXXX in order to relay information regarding SCP-XXXX-1. Each member is equipped with standard MTF combat gear, as well as video and audio feeds. Alpha: Command, this is Alpha with a comms check.

Beta: Beta in.

Charlie: Charlie here.

Delta: Delta's in!

Command: Alpha, your team is a-ok on the comms check. Your video feeds are running fine too. Are you prepared to begin?

Alpha: Affirmative. We are entering the box now. MTF-Alpha is the first to step into SCP-XXXX. Video and audio feeds temporarily cuts out as MTF-Alpha appears to be falling in place within the box. Attempts from Command and other MTF members to communicate with MTF-Alpha during this fail. After 84 seconds, MTF-Alpha begins to sink slowly into SCP-XXXX. Once he is no longer visible, video and audio feeds suddenly begin working again. Command: Alpha, please report your status.

Alpha: I'm fine. Did I make it through? This place looks just like our world.

Command: We can confirm you have travelled through SCP-XXXX. Please be aware, your location is no longer able to be tracked.

Alpha: Roger that. All clear, team, come on through. The remaining members of the MTF enter SCP-XXXX one by one. There are no changes from Alpha's entry. Beta: Command, we can confirm that all members have made it through and have regrouped.

Command: Copy, Beta. Alpha, what is your approximate location?

Alpha: We're inside a house. Doesn't seem to be abandoned but nobody is home. We crawled out of a cardboard box and I think we're in the basement right now.

Command: Ensure the room containing that box is secured, it may be your only exit.

Alpha: Roger. (MTF-Alpha is seen leading the team upstairs, locking the door to the basement behind him.)

Delta: Damn, nice place.

Charlie: No kidding. Look at the art in here. They even have a reprint of the Mona Lisa! Hey, isn't she supposed to be facing the other way?

Alpha: Yeah, could be a misprint though. Look around for anything that'll tell us where we are, or even a date.

Beta: I've gotcha, over here. (MTF-Beta leads Alpha to a small kitchen area. He picks up one of the newspapers from the counter.)

Alpha: What is it?

Beta: Newpaper, but its' in some language I can't read. Russian maybe?

Alpha: Delta, come here. We found a newspaper but its' in a different language. You know it?

Delta: Hm… Doesn't look like anything I've seen befo- Hold on. Look at this, and over here on this line… This is just English mirrored!

Alpha: I see it now! Command, are you picking this up.

Command: We can confirm that the newspaper you are looking at is English writing that's been mirrored. Are you able to read it?

Alpha: Should be able to. Says at the top that the date is ██/██20██… Hm, so it's the same date as in our world. The paper seems to be The ██████ Herald. Command, can you confirm today's headlines in that newspaper for me?

Command: Today's headlines in The ██████ Herald are "Judge steps down amidst backlash" and "Local zoo to recieve large donation".

Alpha: Same headlines, just the text is mirrored.

Command: Noted, please direct your team outdoors.

Alpha: You heard 'em, let's move outside. MTF-XXXX6 moves to the front door of the home. MTF-Charlie opens the door, revealing a brightly lit suburban scene. Charlie: Hm, looks normal. Atmosphere readings are consistent with back home too.

Beta: Hey, I think I know where we are. I recognize that house over there! This is ████████. We're in ████████!

Command: We are cross referencing buildings in your location and can confirm you appear to be in a town synonymous to ████████.

Delta: Okay, so America then. But check this out, all of the cars out here have the driver's seat on the right.

Alpha: Let's keep moving. If we are in ████████, there should be a recreation center a few cl-

Command: Team, be advised we have detected unknown lifeforms in the distance via your video feed.

Alpha: Thanks Command. We're going to attempt communication. Which direction?

Command: There are humanoid lifeforms approximately 75 meters north of your location.

Beta: Hmm… In that Library maybe?

Alpha: Weapons at the ready, team. Let's move. MTF-XXXX6 prepares their weapons and begins to move towards a well maintained stone building. They pass under an archway and come face to face with the entrance. Large letter break the wall above the door, reading "████████ Public Library". MTF-Alpha opens the door. Alpha: Command, there's… uh… people in here? Video feeds show several standard humans. Two are reading books at a table; the text on the covers of the books is noticeably mirrored. Another person stands at the front desk, appearing to be helped by an attendant. MTF-XXXX6 is not immediately noticed. Charlie: I mean, they look like regular people. Something's off about them though. Something about the way they look is… uncanny?

Alpha: Agreed, though I can't quite put my finger on what it is. At this moment, the attendant at the front desk notices MTF-XXXX6 and the weapons they are brandishing. The attendant screams and ducks behind the desk. All the other people in the building noticed MTF-XXXX6 at this point and panic ensues due to the presence of their firearms. Several people run for the door while others hide beneath tables and chairs. Alpha: Uh… Command? I think we have a problem.

Beta: (To the people running past him) No! No, we're not here to -

Command: Team, we are requesting that you immediately return to the exit point.

Alpha: Gladly! MTF-XXXX6 exits the library. Several sirens in the distance continuously grow louder. Alpha: Anyone else hear that?

Delta: Yeah, sounds like police sirens… But reversed?

Charlie: I don't like this guys, let's go.

Alpha: Hold, in the distance. There's some lights coming over that hill.

Beta: Are those fucking cops?

Delta: Yeah, red and blue. Let's go, Alpha. I don't want to end up in some alternate reality's prison system.

Alpha: Agreed, let's move. MTF-XXXX6 turns around to head towards the exit point but are intercepted by three vehicles with flashing lights. Each vehicle is decorated with a large decal stating "████████ ɘɔiloq". Several humans in blue and black uniforms step out with weapons aimed at members of MTF-XXXX6. MTF-Alpha is seen and heard shouting with the uniformed people, though transcription has proven difficult due to audio distortion from the sirens. The two groups shout back and forth before MTF-Delta engages with his firearm. Several shots are quickly exchanged between the groups and MTF-Delta is shot and rendered unconcious. MTF-Alpha is observed to direct his team to retreat but is quickly shot in the leg. MTF-Alpha, Beta, and Charlie are seen to place their weapons on the ground and surrender as several more vehicles pull up. The uniformed people apprehend MTF-XXXX6, placing them in handcuffs and removing all equipment. Video and audio feeds are lost as they are stripped from MTF members. + MTF-XXXX6 Recovery Log - Hide Recovery Log On ██/██/20██, MTF-XXXX6 was dispatched into SCP-XXXX-1 with the purpose of retrieving intel and to conduct a preliminary observation in order to better prepare for future missions. During their task, MTF-XXXX6 was captured by what is presumably law enforcement within SCP-XXXX-1. Currently, it is believed that at least three of the four member of MTF-XXXX6 are alive, with the condition of MTF-Delta remaining unknown. A recovery mission was organized in order to retrieve remaining members of MTF-XXXX6. MTF-XXXX7 (Golden Retrievers) was assembled and debriefed on the current situation. On ██/██/20██, a retrieval mission was enacted. Command: MTF-XXXX7, please verify communications.

Echo: MTF-Echo, check.

Foxtrot: Foxtrot is in.

Golf: MTF-Golf, loud and clear.

Hotel: Yep, I hear you fine.

Command: Thank you, team. Comms have been confirmed as working and your video feeds are all broadcasting properly. Please begin the operation and step into SCP-XXXX. MTF-XXXX7 members all enter SCP-XXXX-1 without incident. No changes from previous entries into SCP-XXXX-1 were noted. Echo: Wow, they really weren't kidding. This place is exactly like our world.

Command: Not exactly, Echo. Please remember your debrief.

Echo: Roger. So, which way do we go?

Command: You should be within the town of ████████. If you head north west, your squad should end up at the ████████ Community Prison. We believe this is where MTF-XXXX6's current position is.

Foxtrot: Sweet, let's go!

Echo: Yep. Remember, weapons concealed, team. MTF-XXXX7 begin moving north west along a road. They pass several residents of SCP-XXXX-1 on their way, though no incidents arise beside several concerning looks and glances. After approximately 20 minutes, MTF-XXXX7 arrives at the ████████ Community Prison. Echo: We're here. This place is locked down pretty good.

Hotel: No kidding. Some of our sites don't even have this much security.

Golf: How are we gonna do this? Front entrance?

Echo: No, too many guards. Let's walk the perimeter and see if we can cut our way in somewhere. //MTF-XXXX7 walks the perimeter, hugging a very tall chain link fence topped with barbed wire. Hotel: Here?

Echo: Yeah, seems like a good spot. No guards around and we have some foilage to hide us from cameras. Let's cut it. MTF-Golf removes a small pair of metal cutter from his toolbelt and cuts through the chainlink fence. MTF-XXXX7 moves through the gap and towards a large brick building. Echo: Command, we're approaching a brick building within the prison yard. We are on the northernmost side of the lot.

Command: Cross reference shows that building to be a medium-security cell block. We believe there is a good chance your target is within that building.

Echo: Roger. There's no way we can do this quiet, look at all the guards. Plus, there's camera everywhere. I say we go in guns blazing.

Foxtrot: Works for me.

Golf: Sure. I'll set the charges. MTF-Golf prepares several large explosive charges and attaches them to the brick building's wall. MTF-XXXX7 retreats to a safe distance and the charges are detonated. A large hole is blown into the wall and MTF-XXXX7 moves in with their weapons drawn. Video feeds are obscured by dust and smoke from the explosion, and several gunshots are heard from all members' audio feeds. For a brief moment, MTF-Echo is seen reaching out for an extended arm before his video feeds cuts out. The video feeds for MTF-Foxtrot and MTF-Hotel sustain critical damage and are cut off as well. MTF-Golf is observed to help several people to their feet before dust completely obscures the screen of his camera. Audio feeds continue to roll for all members of MTF-XXXX7. Echo: Fuck! Foxtrot, to your left!

Foxtrot: Got 'em, I owe you!

Unknown Voice: Over here, help me!

Hotel: I've got you. Quick, grab this, let's go!

Golf: We've got them! Let's - ah, shit!

Hotel: You're alright, come on. Just a little further!

Unknown Voice: Wait, wait! We need Dennis!

Echo: Where is he?

Unkown Voice: I don't know, we can't fucking leave him behind! You don't know what they're doing to us!

Golf: We don't have the chance! We need to move now or we all fucking die!

Echo: Let's go now! MTF-XXXX7 and recovered assets successfully make it back to the exit point, though they are being pursued by several SCP-XXXX-1 law enforcement vehicles and personnel. MTF-XXXX7 and recovered assets successfully travel through SCP-XXXX after terminating three SCP-XXXX-1 law enforcement officers who had entered the house. All of MTF-XXXX7 succeeded on their mission, though with multiple moderate injuries. Recovered assets include MTF-Alpha, MTF-Beta, and MTF-Charlie. + MTF-XXXX6 Interview Log - Hide Recovery Log After the successful recovery of MTF-Alpha, MTF-Beta, and MTF-Charlie, each individual (including MTF-XXXX7) was quarantined for a period of five days upon return as a precautionary measure. After it was verified that none of the personnel exhibited abnormal effects, an interview was set up with MTF-Alpha. Interviewer: Dr. Utma (Current Lead Researcher for SCP-XXXX).

Interviewee: MTF-Alpha (Leader of MTF-XXXX6)

Date: ██/██/20██ @ 1:34pm. Dr. Utma: Alph- Or rather, Terry, if that's okay?

Alpha: Yeah, that's fine.

Dr. Utma: Can you please describe the events that transpired on the ██th of ████████?

Alpha: Yeah. We were sent in to scope the place out. I'm not sure for what exactly, probably just to see if we've discovered another one of those dimensions with angry sentient dogs.

Dr. Utma: Your mission was indeed a preliminary exploration meant to assess the risk level of the area. Once you enter SCP-XXXX-1, what happened?

Alpha: We ended up in a house. Nice place, not abandoned but nobody was home. Everything was backwards, too. Books, newspapers. We supposedly ended up in ████████ but every car had the wheel on the right side.

Dr. Utma: And the library?

Alpha: Hm. So, we go into the library because the big ups said they detected lifeforms inside of it. Turns out those lifeforms were just regular old people. Of course, panic ensued. Four heavily armed strangers walk into a public library with their guns drawn? The fuck you think is gonna happen?

Dr. Utma: And the events afterwards?

Alpha: (MTF-Alpha is becoming visibly upset at this point.) The police came, we engaged but the shot Dennis and quickly outnumbered us. We had to fucking surrender or we'd have been shot ourselves. All in all it was a pretty standard arrest procedure. They took us to a processing station where they took our gear and stripped us.

Dr. Utma: And you didn't recover the gear, I'm assuming?

Alpha: 'Course not. They kept examining our stuff, like they've never seen anything like it before. I don't know why because they had several identical guns on their own persons.

Dr. Utma: I see. While you were in the library, you mentioned something wrong with the residents there?

Alpha: I don't know. They looked normal, like you and me, but something was off about them that I still can't say. Something was just uncanny about everyone.

Dr. Utma: Thank you. Once you were processed, as you put it, what happened?

Alpha: No trial, nothing. They immediately pushed us into a cell. All three of us into one cell. There were no beds, no toilets, nothing. Just cement everywhere and a little reinforced glass window on the door. We heard someone screaming and gathered around that little peephole. I saw Dennis being wheeled down the hallway strapped to a gurney. I don't know where they were taking him, or if he's still alive even.

Dr. Utma: Thank you for your help. MTF-Alpha was administered Class-C Amnestics along with the other members of MTF-XXXX6 and reintegrated into the task force pool. + MTF-Delta Recovery Log - Hide Recovery Log Following the interview with MTF-Alpha, it was determined that there was a high chance of survival for MTF-Delta. As such, a recovery mission was planned and enacted. MTF-XXXX7 was reassigned to this recovery mission with two goals; gather information regarding SCP-XXXX-1 and extract MTF-Delta alive. After a standard communication and video check, MTF-XXXX7 travelled through SCP-XXXX with no deviations from previous usage. MTF-XXXX7 travels to the prison. No significant events occur during the travel. MTF-XXXX7 are observed standing outside of the perimeter fence to the prison. Foxtrot: Is it just me or does it seem quiet? We haven't seen a single person this whole time.

Hotel: I noticed that too. Feels eerie.

Echo: Maybe they've got the whole town on curfew after our last visit? Command?

Command: Negative, Echo. Please be advised that there are no detectable life signs within your vicinity.

Golf: Maybe this'll be an easy in and out then!

Echo: When has it ever been? Look, the fence has been welded together from where we entered last time.

Golf: Should I cut through?

Echo: No, let's find a different entry point. They obviously know where we came in before now. MTF-XXXX7 travels to the opposite side of the yard, still outside the perimeter fence. Echo: Here, let's get in here.

Golf: I gotcha. MTF-Golf cuts through the fence using a small pair of metal cutters. MTF-XXXX7 enter through the gap. Echo: Alright, the last team said they saw Delta being wheeled down a hallway from where they were locked up. We should start at the cell block building where they were being held.

Hotel: Roger, but, uh, Echo? You notice anything?

Echo: What's that?

Hotel: No guards around. At all. In a prison…

Echo: Command, please note that it appears the prison may be abandoned.

Command: Copy that, Echo. We are picking up small energy signatures, though they are not consistent with the other residents of SCP-XXXX-1. We cannot pinpoint the location, though it is coming from within the prison. Please be weary.

Echo: Gotcha. Hear that, boys? Eyes open, heads up. Lets go. MTF-XXXX7 enter the cell block through the hole caused by the previous breach. Echo: Holy shit.

Command: What is it? Report.

Echo: Um… I think we've found the townsfolk… Through video feeds, it is observed that there are several residents of SCP-XXXX-1, seemingly dead within the cell block. No blood is visible anywhere on the floor or walls, but each subject has dried blood coming from their nostrils. Command: Please collect samples of the subjects for further examination.

Echo: Got it. Let's move team, down the hallway.

Foxtrot: Roge- ah, erm. Boss? We've got more out here… //Hundreds of bodies litter the hallway, making travel extremely difficult. Each corpse has dried blood beneath the nostrils. Echo: Step over them, we have to keep moving.

Hotel: Oh god… The smell…

Golf: Fuck… What happened here?

Unknown: [unintelligible] help me! Fuck! [unintelligible]

Foxtrot: You guys hear that? Let's go, quick! MTF-XXXX7 moves through the hall over the bodies. They turn the corner and enter a large double door. Visible through the camera feeds are four individuals donning Mobile Task Force gear. Echo: Hold! Identity code?

Unknown MTF 1: 6. 7. 9. 1. 1. 1. Sreveirter Nedlog. Identify your squad.

Echo: What? I don't und-

Unknown MTF 2: (The individual points his weapons at MTF-Echo.) Identity, now!

Echo: 1. 1. 1. 9. 7. 6. Golden Retrievers.

Unknown MTF 1: Engaging. Several gunshots are let off by the individuals in MTF gear. MTF-XXXX7 attempts to respond to the hostilities but are quickly gunned down. Video and audio feeds continue rolling though there is no movement from any MTF-XXXX7 members. Unknown MTF 4: These them?

Unknown MTF 1: Check the tags. Yep, we got them.

Unknown MTF 2: So they came out of the box we're looking for?

Unknown MTF 1: Yeah, same as the other one they took back to the site.

Unknown MTF 3: Y'know, I always thought beings from another dimension would look alien, like in all those movies. I mean, they look like regular people. Something's off about them though. Something about the way they look is… uncanny?

Unknown MTF 1: Agreed, though I can't quite put my finger on what it is. + SCP-XXXX Incident Log - Hide Recovery Log On ██/██/20██, Dr. Utma was observing the security cameras to within SCP-XXXX's chamber when four individuals emerged from SCP-XXXX dressed in full MTF gear. Due to SCP-XXXX's location, the individuals were unable to exit the containment chamber. Dr. Utma was able to establish remote communication with the individuals by utilizing the intercom system. Dr. Utma: Identify yourselves immediately.

Unknown MTF 1: 6. 7. 9. 1. 1. 1. Sreveirter Nedlog.

Dr. Utma: No MTF teams identify by that number or name. How did you get here?

Unknown MTF 1: Where are we?

Dr. Utma: That information is classif-

Unknown MTF 2: Oh shit, Alpha, we're back at Site ██. I recognize that voice anywhere. Is that you doc?

Dr. Utma: I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about. Now, what are you doing here?

Unknown MTF 2: Don't play games doc. It's us! (Unknown MTF 2 removes his mask, revealing himself to be an individual identical to MTF-Beta of MTF-XXXX6.) Don't remember?

Dr. Utma: Remember what, exactly?

Unknown MTF 2: The testing! Are you feeling okay, doc? We had finally found that box that the terrorists in ████████ appeared from. Brought it here and you had us go through it to see where it leads. Looks like it ends up right back here!

Dr. Utma: Hm… Ah, it would appear so. Thank you for your efforts, team. I will prepare you for debriefing shortly. The remaining unknown MTF members remove their face masks, revealing them to be identical to MTF-Alpha, MTF-Charlie, and MTF-Delta of MTF-XXXX6. These individuals have been designated as SCP-XXXX-A through D. + SCP-XXXX-A Interview Log - Hide Interview Log Following the appearance of SCP-XXXX-A through D, a false belief that the individuals have reappeared within SCP-XXXX-1 has been maintained for the purpose of extracting information regarding SCP-XXXX-1 and the events involving MTF-XXXX6 and MTF-XXXX7. SCP-XXXX-A (analogous to baseline reality's MTF-Alpha) was escorted to participate in a voluntary interview under the belief that he was speaking to the Dr. Utma from SCP-XXXX-1. Dr. Utma: Hello Alpha. I'll begin by asking you about the events that transpired on ██/██/20██. You mentioned something about terrorists?

SCP-XXXX-A: Say, you look a little different, doc. I can't quite tell what though… Did you get a haircut?

Dr. Utma: The question, please.

SCP-XXXX-A: Right, sorry. That day, we recieved several reports of a terrorist attack in the town of ████████.

Dr. Utma: What does that have to do with the Foundation? We specialize in containing anomalies, not investigating terrorist attacks.

SCP-XXXX-A: Are you alright, Doctor Utma? I don't want to offend but would you like for me to call medical?

Dr. Utma: I'm sorry, I don't know what you mean.

SCP-XXXX-A: You were the one who told us, doc! You told us that these weren't normal terrorists, that they were wearing Foundation MTF gear. Our gear!

Dr. Utma: Ah… Yes… My apologies. My memory must be past its' best years now.

SCP-XXXX-A: Mhm. So, you tasked us with finding the box. We begun our mission in ████████ where the attacks happened. That's when we ran into the terrorists. They were still wearing MTF armor and asked us for our identification. We gave it to them and requested theirs. The number and name they gave us was non-existent, so we engaged them. Bastards, all of them. I'm glad we gunned them down, they took out a lot of innocent lives. Police officers, at that. We salvaged their gear and put one last bullet in each of their heads before moving on.

Dr. Utma: And the box?

SCP-XXXX-A: We found it, obviously. It was in the ████'s house, tucked away in the basement like I've told you before. Then we brought it back here. You set up some test procedures, sent us in, and now here we are.

Dr. Utma: I see. I believe that is all for now, Alpha.

SCP-XXXX-A: Hey, doc?

Dr. Utma: Yes?

SCP-XXXX-A: I'm not back home, am I?

Dr. Utma: What makes you say that?

SCP-XXXX-A: You're writing your notes backwards. //Immediately following the interview, SCP-XXXX-A was contained in a standard humanoid containment chamber separate from the rest of his team. + SCP-XXXX-B Interview Log - Hide Interview Log After the interview with SCP-XXXX-A was conducted, SCP-XXXX-B was brought in for questioning by Dr. Utma. Dr. Utma: Hello, Beta. This is just a debriefing interview, nothing but standard procedure.

SCP-XXXX-B: Yeah I know. Gone through a few of them.

Dr. Utma: Good, then let's start. Can you tell me about the events that transpired at the ████████ Community Prison? I've heard there were a lot of casualties.

SCP-XXXX-B: What the fuck are you talking about?! (SCP-XXXX-B is visibly upset and clenching his fists.) You sent us there to do that, you fuck. You told us not to risk it. You're not pinning that on me, you sicko.

Dr. Utma: I see… And what I supposedly told you to do… This upset you?

SCP-XXXX-B: Shut the fuck up you little twisted bitch. You knew that nobody in that town was part of that SCP. You even said yourself that these "terrorists" were donning MTF armor, so why kill those who weren't wearing it? The only reason I went through with it was because you would've held that goddamn chemical to my nose too if I didn't.

Dr. Utma: I'm sure he- I mean, I had my reasons. They very well could have removed the MTF armor to go incognito, and we can't risk letting anomalies run free. Your communication devices which we recovered aren't working after you traveled through SCP-XXXX as well. Do you know why?

SCP-XXXX-B: Bad luck? I don't know. Maybe the damn box broke everything.

Dr. Utma: Thank you. That will be everything. Examination of communication and video equipment recovered from SCP-XXXX-A through D revealed that there were no defects with the equipment other than the fact that all internal wiring and writing on the device is inverted when compared to a similar device from baseline reality. It is presumed