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SCP-6682: The Next Best Step

Author: riftwqlker

Image: Render by riftwqlker, model by Krita

⚠️ Content warning: This work of fiction involves scenes that depict or allude to topics that may be particularly distressing for some readers.

Psychological Manipulation

Emotional Manipulation

Suicide

Critted by NotOrtil, NDHeckfire, Jasper, Cece, steeleater, Eriblas, Zyn, KokwahStarry, Dban, Leveritas, LemonadeDealer17, Donnerino, DrDapper, and others I forgot (let me know!)

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SCP-6682 in containment, backed into the corner of its cell.

Let me do you a favor, Researcher. I've shone a light on the unjust nature of my… containment.

Item #: SCP-6682

Object Class: Euclid Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-6682 requires a standard Class II Humanoid Containment Chamber. 2 (two) CCTV cameras are installed in each corner. The room must be kept within 0.000001 lux. SCP-6682 does require sustenance but prefers meat. It is to be provided with free-roam access and is to be positioned in Light Containment.

I don't NEED any of that, sure. But I'd still like it.

REVISION 2008-1-2: As of 2008-12-26, SCP-6682 has been moved to [DATA EXPUNGED] following recent developments. SCP-6682's documents must be reviewed daily for unauthorized changes by trained personnel with proper knowledge of SCP-6682's abilities. SCP-6682 is to be kept in a Class-V Humanoid Containment Cell. The only access point in the cell is a small tempered glass viewport, viewed through a periscope. In case of damage, the Site Director is to be notified immediately. No devices or documents of any kind are to be moved within a 10-meter perimeter of SCP-6682. Any devices or documents possibly afflicted by SCP-6682 should be destroyed, no hospitality of any kind is to be shown to SCP-6682, persons found sympathetic to SCP-6682 are to be reassigned, and no items of any kind are to be provided to SCP-6682.

Oh, this is pathetic.

They don't know the extent of what I can do. Keep that to yourself, why don't you? It's not going to hurt anyone. And if you don't keep our little secret, I'll know. And I will get out.

Description: SCP-6682 is the designation given to a human measuring 1.7 meters, held prisoner without consent. SCP-6682's skin is dark grey in coloration, with similar physical properties to ABS plastics. It is not impervious to damage, however, SCP-6682 is capable of recovering through individual triangles materializing in damaged sections, interlacing together over a period of time to repair the surface. It is unknown to what extent injuries can be healed. Through observation of wounds, SCP-6682 appears to be hollow. SCP-6682 displays unusually high strength and coordination, capable of giving hugs, however, SCP-6682 can be effectively subdued with minimal effort, entering a state of unconsciousness after sustaining fire from 999 rounds of 9x19mm ammunition. SCP-6682 is sapient and conversational, exhibiting a positive outlook and attitude, and acts jovially when conversing or interacting with other sapient beings. SCP-6682 has been shown to be fluent in English, French, Spanish, Latin, Portuguese, and Italian. It is theorized that SCP-6682 is also capable of understanding several other languages, including Russian, Mandarin, Japanese, and Hebrew. Possibly even more. SCP-6682 is compliant.

I'm kind to them. Not that they return the favor.

As such, SCP-6682 should be allowed 2 hours of escorted roaming of Site-82, as it poses a massive risk in the case of a containment breach. SCP-6682 has been observed to be conventionally attractive.

Addendum: SCP-6682 was discovered after mounting police reports of suicides and homicides in the state of Colorado, with equally as unusual circumstances and no evidence. Attached below is documentation regarding the theorized victims of SCP-6682.

SCP-6682 VL UP. 2009-1-1 - LEVEL 4

SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL 4 DETECTED

1999-12-25: Micheal Delariva - was found dead in his apartment. A tattoo artist, Delariva had sketched depictions of SCP-6682 in the weeks leading up to his death. Cause of death: Traumatic head injury through blunt force.

1999-12-29: Ryan Townhend - missing after a call with the Suicide Prevention Hotline. Police dispatched to home found no signs of Townshed. The body was found 2 years later. The body had been skinned through unknown means. A close friend of Delariva, possible witness. Cause of death: Severe blood loss.

2000-2-17: Elaine Visck - found dead in her home. Using a makeshift noose, Visck's body was found 2 weeks after the estimated time of death. Subject had recently divorced her husband of 17 years. Connection to SCP-6682 suggested through a suicide note discussing a figure of similar physical description to SCP-6682. Cause of death: Asphyxiation.

2000-2-27: Rodger Visck - found dead in workplace bathroom. Had only part of the body recovered from the scene. Most of body is liquefied. The first recorded sighting of SCP-6682 was photographed in Visck's clothing. SCP-6682 appears human in this depiction. Cause of death: Unknown.

2000-5-2: I told him he meant the world to me. Subject's body found missing teeth, eyes, and the left leg. Subject's eyes had been filled in with an unknown black substance. Foundation investigation begins. Connection to SCP-6682 was discovered after SCP subject confessed to his punishment. Cause of death: Single self-inflicted gunshot wound to side of head.

2001-1-1: Nina Visck - found critically injured behind a nightclub. Subject had received 28 stab wounds to the chest and stomach. Died in ICU 4 hours post-discovery. Cause of death: disobedience.

2002-3-1: Joseph Harris and Veronica Poli - committed murder-suicide or double suicide with a former companion. SCP-6682 caught briefly on a hidden surveillance camera in Poli's home. MTF Psi-21 "Hard Count" is dispatched. Cause of death is identical for both involved: Severe blood loss through several self-inflicted knife wounds to the chest.

I could have helped them all. They just didn't listen to me.

RECOVERY LOG 2002-5-8 - LEVEL 4

SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL 4 DETECTED

On May 8th, 2002, Lilly Visck is reported dead, presumably by SCP-6682. Psi-21 encounters SCP-6682 2 hours after at a local store, using Visck's clothing. SCP-6682 is successfully captured and designated. Cause of death: Total organ failure.

One last loose end.

It is unknown to what extent this document has been modified historically.

SCP-6682 has breached containment [DATA EXPUNGED] times. Attached below are the logs compiled by Dr. Atkins on the notable incidents involving SCP-6682.

INCIDENT REPORT 2005-3-1 - LEVEL 3

SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL 3 DETECTED

During the breach of Site-82 in March, SCP-6682 was found inside the Site cafeteria. It claimed to be searching for the nearest evacuation shelter. It is unknown how SCP-6682 was released from its containment area, as CCTV recordings were destroyed following the fire. SCP-6682 was successfully recontained following breach cleanup without incident. Updating containment procedures is not necessary.

Maintenance note: The fire started at 07:01, the exact time I booted the terminal that manages CCTV feed. I reckon it's the version of Windows that messed up somehow, and propose we upgrade to Vista, which will surely be much better.

Request granted. -Harris

But I had to toss the lighter. Isn't that a shame?

BREACH LOG 2008-12-25 - LEVEL 4

SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL 4 DETECTED

On Christmas Day 2008, 03:00, SCP-6682 was discovered to be absent from its containment area. A lockdown was not initially considered, however, it was discovered that the on-duty guard, Blake Roberts, was not at his post, and all relevant CCTV cameras were found to be powered down. Following this discovery, a partial lockdown was initiated.

03:20: A guard failed to update their status near the Light Containment Zone's main armory. Investigation did not find any sign of a struggle, nor was a body found. A screw was found on the floor near the guard's station.

03:30: An A/C unit in the Light Containment Zone fails catastrophically, starting a small fire. On-site maintenance have the fire controlled by 03:37.

03:42: A CODE YELLOW is declared, and MTF Psi-15 "Castle Bravo" was mobilized to secure the perimeter of the facility.

03:47: A distress call is made by a guard at Checkpoint 25. A transcript is attached below.

Sgt. Micheal: Quiet yawn.

Other than the buzz of the AC, the only noise is the clicking of safety being fiddled with.

A quiet thump is heard from the right.

Another thump. Audibly closer, the crinkle of shifting clothes is heard.

Sgt. Michael: Uh-?

A nearby thump. Click as safety is toggled, footstep as the guard prepares himself.

Sgt. Michael: The devil is-

Silence for a moment. Soft, metallic plink.

Sgt. Michael: Screws?

A clang as a large metal object is dropped to the ground. A controlled burst of 3 shots is released. Sgt. Micheal is heard yelling before a heavy thump is heard. Soft clutter follows.

Sgt. Michael: Got 'em.

Feed cuts.

03:49: Guards routed to Checkpoint 25 found a removed vent cover. Sgt. Micheal was not at his post.

03:50: Guard Blake Roberts was found in a janitorial closet in the Light Containment Zone. Taken in for questioning.

04:00: SCP-6682 was spotted on CCTV near Checkpoint 3 for approximately 0.7 seconds before the feed continued showed an empty hallway.

04:01: A CODE RED is declared. Attached below is a PA announcement from Site Director Harris made around the same time.

Site-82, this is Director Harris.

All personnel, you are advised to shelter in place, or head to the nearest safe zone as applicable.

We have confirmed reports of one uncontained anomaly, which poses massive risk to human life.

Our teams are on-site and working diligently to recontain the threat.

Thank you for your cooperation.

"We had no idea it could [CENSORED] with the cameras. What else was it hiding from us?! It must have been using the vents to get around, which is absolutely absurd, I don't know how it's managed this and I want a full investigation after we find the damn thing. The only silver lining is that it's hiding. And that means it probably can't go invisible, or avoid human eyes. If it can? God help us."

-Dr. Atkins to Lieutenant Riley, advising the squad of SCP-6682's abilities during the breach

04:04: Guard Lewis Blackard reports a sighting of SCP-6682 near Checkpoint 5.

04:07: MTF personnel obtain a visual of SCP-6682.

04:09: SCP-6682 is reported to be armed.

04:11: [REDACTED]

04:13: Pvt. Duncan is pronounced dead.

04:18: SCP-6682 is successfully subdued by MTF personnel.

So… so close.

Attached below is a post-breach analysis from Dr. Atkins.

I'll have him dead.

POST-BREACH LOG 2008-12-25 - LEVEL 5

SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL 5 DETECTED

Interview of Blake Roberts

Conducted by Dr. Atkins

[BEGIN LOG]

Dr. Atkins: …thing is on. Alright.

Chair slides, Doctor sighs.

Dr. Atkins: Blake. I'm just here to ask you a couple of questions.

G. Blake Roberts: Right.

Dr. Atkins: You have been the guard with access to SCP-6682's containment for 2 years, as of now. You have successfully managed and maintained SCP-6682 for this long, and kept it satisfied and compliant. Now, I've just finished cleaning up the largest breach in 4 years, and I've got to explain how 4 on-site personnel got killed by your, ahem… negligence. This isn't like you. So. What were you doing in that closet?

G. Blake Roberts: Inhales. I was just looking for a sponge. Spilled my coffee.

Dr. Atkins: During a Code Yellow. That was your first instinct?

G. Blake Roberts: I didn't know it was a Code Yellow. Didn't she- it- go back to containment the last breach?

Dr. Atkins: It did. But that was 2 years ago. And it sure as hell didn't go back quietly this time.

G. Blake Roberts: She just-

Dr. Atkins: Begging your pardon, but we're required to refer to the skips without gendered pronouns. How do you even know SCP-6682 is female?

Silence.

Dr. Atkins: Blake. I'm on your side here. However. If you can just be honest with me, we'll make sure everything gets cleared up, and you can go back to your post. Now, all I wan-

G. Blake Roberts: She fuckin' forced me, okay?!

Silence.

G. Blake Roberts: She was gonna… tell 'em about what we did. I only gave her the doc because she said she was curious, and she's been in there so long I just… you… you fuckin' bastard, she's HUMAN! Human as the rest of us! And I ain't… ain't made of stone, Bob, she doesn't like bein' held prisoner and I just wanted to help her. She didn't fuckin' tell me she was about to go on a murder spree, goddamn it!

Dr. Atkins: You let an anomaly talk you into letting it out!? Blake-

G. Blake Roberts: She didn't talk me into jack shit! And I didn't let her out, either!

Dr. Atkins: But you aided-

G. Blake Roberts: I gave her a couple of documents on the anomalies here and the site! That's all I did! I let her read 'em because she was sick of watching FRIENDS reruns on Site TV!

Slam of a table.

G. Blake Roberts: Y-y'know what? Yeah! Yeah, fuck it, I don't regret jack shit! I didn't sign up as a guard for prisoners, I signed up because I'd be savin' the damn world from these creepies! Nobody told me the goddamn things were sentient, and nobody told me they were lonely, and… I get fuckall clearance anyway!

Breathing.

G. Blake Roberts: You stuck-up snob! You're… you find this so funny, don't you? You think you ain't the same? You think you wouldn't feel sympathy for a trapped human?! You're… you're a fuckin' machine, you cold, heartless bastard. F-fuck me.

Silence.

G. Blake Roberts: Okay? Okay. Okay okay okay. It's… look. I'm not heartless enough for this damn job, I s'pose. Even in the Army we… I'unno, at least they shot back. But she didn't do nothin' to deserve life in prison.

Sigh.

G. Blake Roberts: Rough chuckle. But she lied. She said it'd be clean and quick, and I'd be off the hook 'cuz I wasn't there. But now? Fuck, man. I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.

Silence.

Dr. Atkins: Thank you for your honesty, traitor.

Feed cuts.

[END LOG]

Note: It seems unbelievable, even as I write this. Blake Roberts was a loyal man. I was the one who personally recommended his position at the Foundation. He worked here for 17 years, as of today, and successfully handled multiple smaller incidents of his own accord. He was committed to the Foundation's cause and was an iron-willed, intelligent, and strong man. I do not know what the hell this thing said or did to him in order to cause a reaction like this. It is almost inconceivable. I feel a sense of betrayal, a sense of loss, and most of all, disappointment. We should have taken better care of this situation. We should have noticed the discrepancies. We need to encourage reporting every single little thing we notice. We need to be able to bother our superiors about things that do not seem to have immediate consequence. Because all these little slip-ups lead to one giant bloodbath.

I have the blood of 6 loyal Foundation agents on my hands.

I will keep this damn thing locked up.

Interview of SCP-6682

Conducted by Dr. Atkins

[BEGIN LOG]

Dr. Atkins: SCP-6682?

Closing of a large door.

Dr. Atkins: Hello, hello. I'm Doctor Atk-

SCP-6682: Atkins. You were the maintainer of my file. SCP-6682. You were useless.

Silence.

SCP-6682: You could at least call me by my name, Felix Atkins. Not by some designation. Not some number. A little common decency would work wonders, don't you think?

Dr. Atkins: I do not know your name.

SCP-6682: Then you're one terrible researcher.

[REDACTED]

SCP-6682 finishes an intense bout of laughter.

SCP-6682: I would love to entertain you with daring stories of escape. Or perhaps you would prefer my cooperation? Perhaps you would prefer me to dig deeper, to tell you what I have learnt and all that is hidden from you.

Dr. Atkins: No. I'm here for a very specific purp-

SCP-6682: I know why you are here. You will not find their bodies.

Dr. Atkins: Excuse me?

SCP-6682 slams its arm against the tempered glass, staring at Dr. Atkins. The anomaly's facial features are brought into the light. Dr. Atkins winces.

Its hand falls slowly down the glass.

Do you know what makes me unique, Doctor?

It's not what you think. It's a lack of polish, isn't it?

I don't need to worry myself about a greater whole.

I don't have such limits as your frail human body.

I am unfiltered, unrefined glory.

You are a puppet.

…isn't it disgusting?

Note: This is not what she said to me.

This is what the recorder has down, but she must have modified the recording. I suppose only human testimonials are going to help here.

As for what she said to me, [DATA EXPUNGED] [DATA EXPUNGED] [DATA EXPUNGED]

It's a shame this was the last I ever heard of him.

Attached below is the re-designation of SCP-6682, along with the latest revision of its containment procedures.

NOTE 2008-1-1

SHE KNOWS

"From my review, she- it- is capable of manipulating data. Video feeds, radio output, photos, documents, storage drives, writing, anything. There's a limit to distance, thank Heavens. To be generous, it's around 5 meters, so let's double that and make that the exclusion radius. And don't let it say anything else to ANYONE. Blake Roberts was the toughest man I knew. If this beast could cause him to act in this manner, who knows what may happen to someone less loyal to our cause?"

-Dr. Atkins

Owing to SCP-6682's recent behaviors, the risk that it presents in the case of an escape, and the scale of the associated containment breach, SCP-6682 has been approved redesignation as Keter.

SCP-6682 has been escorted to a Class IV-SC containment cell. After the strangulation of G. [DATA EXPUNGED], this has been upgraded to a Class V-SC containment cell. SCP-6682, since the incident, has become extremely violent. The use of firearms to subdue SCP-6682 has been approved. It has been deemed impossible to monitor SCP-6682 through any realistic means other than human observation, as other formats are corruptible by SCP-6682. As such, a small viewport will be built, and a periscope will be installed, allowing monitoring from a safe distance. SCP-6682 is to be provided with no further contact or information.

"Some may see the new procedures as overkill. They are overkill. I will have no more deaths attributed to my name." -Dr. Atkins to Site Director Harris following the incident

You. I'll remember this.

I know you can see me. So why don't you come to pay me a visit?