interest towards the people watching the film, turning his head, 
changing expressions and following movement with his eyes. 
Camera footage of the film shows that the deviation is real and not 
just a psychological effect in the mind(s) of the viewer(s). At this 
point, observers often comment on a feeling of "being watched". 


The chance of an Event 1757-SE is approximately 3%- % per 
observer, with the probability increasing with time spent watching 
and the amount of interest taken towards SCP-1757. Those under 
an Event 1757-SE report a constant feeling of being spied on, as 
well as trouble sleeping soundly. Occasionally, these feelings 
manifest as any number of following: 


¢ Aggression, paranoia and/or hatred towards SCP-1757 
¢ An urge to study the history of the aforestated 

« An urge to repeatedly view the aforestated 

* Strong anxiety or distress towards SCP-1757-A 


Unless an observer is able to stop studying the film and its 
background, the event concludes with an assault on the observer's 
person, invariably at a time he or she cannot seek immediate help. 
The event has no eyewitnesses, but the aftermath is well-reported?: 
victims are mutilated, and subsequently bled to death, with a sharp 
tool of some sort. Furthermore, several of the victims have exhibited 
bite marks, carved brands, disfigurement of genitalia, sear wounds 
and dental maim. The positions and intricacy of the wounds 
suggests a methodical approach, but no pattern has yet been 
defined. 


Addendum 1575-1: The tape was recovered on / /20 inthe 
middle of a police operation in , France to catch the 
Etrangleur3. The man (realname Y M ; later D-20821) was 
quickly incarcerated. He, along with the contents of his studio 
apartment, was confiscated by the Foundation soon after. 


The annexed paraphernalia contained, among other things, over 
four hundred snuff films. Over twenty of them were stolen from 
police stations across southeastern France; SCP-1757 was found 
among them. D-20821 denied all murders, blaming the tape instead. 
On awritten confession to Dr.W __, he claimed: "| showed the film 
to my friends, | showed a lot of my films to my friends. They were so 


exciting. They were so cool. | was just curios [sic]." 


Why D-20821 isn't affected by the tape even though he shows 
obsessive interest towards it is, as of yet, unexplained. 


Addendum 1575-2: On / /20 , during an unauthorized viewing by 
Dr.W — , SCP-1757-A spoke for the first, and thus far only, time. 
The security cameras were unable to record the conversation. 


<Begin Log> 
SCP-1757-A: God | love you. 
Dr.W ~~ : [EXPLETIVE REDACTED] 


SCP-1757-A: | always wanted to be like you. You look 
for the little things in life, study the intricacies. Humans 
are creatures of nuances and small things. You break 
things just to figure out what they are made of. You 
[REDACTED] with abandon, on the off chance they'll 

. | respect that, | really do. 


(Having retreated to the corner of the room, Dr. W 
stays silent) 


SCP-1757-A: | don't mean bad, | just can't help myself. | 
guess that's where | surpass you: I'm more curious. For 
example: what do you look like, under the skin? Just 
curious. 


(According to Dr. W __—, SCP-1757-A ceased speaking 
at this point.) 


<End Log> 


Footnotes 

1. As is normal with VHS tapes, SCP-1757 exhibits shifting colors 
and frames, as well as bursts of static and occasional audio loss. 
Segments 11'03"-27'45" and 77'21"-93'01" have shown to have the 
least errors when viewing. 

2. Over cases of Event 1575-SE have been reported; the count is 
currently at 1575-SE- . 


3. "The Strangler", a serial killer of some fame 


« SCP-1756 | SCP-1757 | SCP-1758 » 


SCP-1758: O Mio Babbino Caro 


Item #: SCP-1758 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1758 is to be contained in 
a standard Anomalous Item Containment Locker at Site-118. Every 
month, SCP-1758 is to be examined for damage and normal 
deterioration due to age. If repair is deemed necessary, 
maintenance personnel should contact the supervisor for SCP-1758. 


All testing with SCP-1758 is to be conducted in a soundproof room. 
No audio recordings of any kind, including audio surveillance, are to 
be taken of SCP-1758. 


A supply of normal carbon-fiber bows should be available at all 
times for testing. 


Description: SCP-1758 is a violin, constructed in the late 1920's by 
the luthier , in the Italian city of Florence. SCP-1758 
shows signs of repair, and had suffered significant damage prior to 
its acquisition by the Foundation. 


SCP-1758's primary anomalous effect triggers whenever it is played 
by a human male. When SCP-1758 is played, all humans capable of 
hearing its sound immediately cease all actions, and begin to focus 
their attention on the subject playing SCP-1758, until the subject is 
finished. 


After the subject has ceased playing SCP-1758, all individuals who 
heard the music will begin to loudly congratulate the subject, and 
declare that the subject is one of the finest violin players of all time, 
regardless of the subject's actual skill or the music played. This 
effect persists for 30 minutes after the subject has ceased playing. 


SCP-1758's effects trigger regardless of the music played, or the 


bow used. Experiments that have replaced components of 
SCP-1758 have concluded that SCP-1758's effect ceases to occur 
on components that have been removed from SCP-1758. 


SCP-1758's effect is affected by the confidence of the subject. The 
music produced by SCP-1758 decreases in quality the more 
doubtful or unhappy the subject is. Tests have shown that 
SCP-1758 produces optimal sound quality from subjects who are 
self-confident in their own ability, and are self-reported as happy and 
unstressed. 


Addendum: The following carbon copies of letters were discovered 
in the home of the last known owner of SCP-1758, a violin player 
who hanged himself at the age of 22. They have been translated 
from the original Italian into English. 


+ Recovered Documents SCP-1758 
Dear Father, 


| am on my way to the city, and have stopped 
in a town. | thank you for finally relenting and 
allowing me to go. | promise that | will earn 
back every single cent that you gave me. You 
will be so proud of me when you see me out in 
the world. 


How are you feeling? | hope that you saw a 
doctor. They have files and files on medicine, 
far better than anything we could do. 


Your Loving Son 
Dear Father, 


| have gotten to Florence. The master agreed 
to take me on. Father, | am so happy. | hope 
that you are proud. 


The master says that | am one of the finest 
players that he has ever seen, and | will go 
down in the files of history as one of the 


greats. We are starting soon. | will make you 
proud. 

The master went out and bought me a new 
violin; one that is better than the one | had 
before. | have put my heart and soul into it, 
Father. | will come home one day, and play for 
you, Father. 


| cannot repay the gratitude that | have for you. 
But perhaps my music can do something. 


Your Loving Son 
Dear Father, 


The master's son and | have become great 
friends. He plays the piano better than anyone 
that I've ever seen. Up and down, his hands 
glide across the keys in such a beautiful way. 
He can play pieces with the order of a file of 
soldiers, and yet with the lightness of a 
butterfly. 


The master has had us playing so many 
wonderful pieces, and | can pick them up so 
fast. | am already at the head of the class. The 
master says that | breathe emotion into music 
that makes others jealous. You would be so 
proud of me, Father. | know you would. You'll 
learn to enjoy this music. 


How are you feeling? Mother said that you 
were getting better. 


Your Loving Son 
Dear Father, 


Mother told me that you are coming to our 
concert. | hope that | will see you filing down 
the aisle to take your seat right in the front. 


Our orchestra has practiced so much, and the 
piece that the master has chosen is wonderful. 
You will enjoy it, Father. It is something that | 
think anyone could enjoy. 


Did you know that we are getting paid? | told 

you that | could live like this, Father, didn't 1? 

Are you proud of me? | can live off of my own 
means now, just like you wanted. 


| miss home. How is little Adalina? She 
must've gotten so big now. Tell her that her big 
brother sends his love, even if he can't be 
there right now. 


Your Loving Son 
Dear Father, 


Did you see me way up front? The master's 
son was playing right next to me. Father, our 
music was beautiful, wasn't it? | saw your face. 
You almost looked proud of me for a moment. 


| have something to tell you when you next 
come to visit. It's something too important for a 
letter like this. | think that you'll enjoy the news. 
File a date in your calendar for this occasion. 


| hope that you're feeling better, Father. 
Your Loving Son 
Dear Father, 


Please, do not be angry at me. | had to lie to 
the master about my violin, and | could barely 
find a person to fix it. The master's son is 
different, Father. Why don't you understand? 
What does it matter the way that he was born? 
Please, be proud of your only, always devoted 
son. The news | gave you changes nothing, 


even if you see me differently. 


Be proud of me, Father. | know that one day, 
you will file this letter away and laugh when 
you see it, and look at the master's son and I, 
and laugh. 


Do not let this stress you, please. You were 
getting so strong. 


Your Loving Son 
Dear Father, 


Father, please respond. | lost all my money 
when you stopped sending any. Please 
Father, | just need an opportunity to prove 
myself. The master's son is special. My music 
is special. The master himself says that when | 
play, the music flows like honey, and all stop 
and listen. My violin is good as new, and | can 
play anything. The neighbors didn't even file a 
report about the last time you were here, so 
you can come and visit. 


You seemed like you were getting better last 
time. Next time, I'm sure that you will be 
stronger than a bull. 


Aren't you proud of me? | have so many 
possibilities. Please, talk to me, Father. 


Your Loving Son 
Dear Father, 


We played a truly wonderful opera today. The 
piece was quite fitting for us, | think. When | 
come home, | can play it for you. | think it is my 
favorite piece now. | have filed it away into my 
cabinet, and the master has a recording of it 
filed into his collection too. 


Please, talk to me, Father. | am still your son. 
If you could see the way that people 
congratulate my playing, you would be so 
proud. Please, Father. | beg you. Talk to me. 


| have filed a copy of the piece here so that 
you Can listen to it. | hope you like it. | think it's 
important for you to see. 


I miss you. 
Your Loving Son 
Dear Father, 


| got your letter today. | received the form that 
you filed with the lawyers. | Know that you do 
not like what | do, and you do not like the 
master's son either. | am no longer happy 
anymore, Father. | want to talk to you. | am 
coming home to visit. Please, do not strain 
yourself. 


Please, be happy Father. Mother told me what 
the doctor's news was. Do not strain yourself, 
please. | feel the same way. My music is not 
as happy as it once was, because | cannot 
stop worrying about you. 


Your Loving former Son 
Dear Mother, 


| am sorry. Please, | hope that you will forgive 
me for what | am going to do. 


Did you see Father's face? Right before he 
passed, when | asked him if he had changed 
his mind. 


It broke my heart to see it. My music is dead, 
mother. | am sorry. 


Please forgive me. | just wanted Father to be 
proud of me. 


Your Loving Son, always and forever. 


In addition to the letters found above, SCP-1758 was 
discovered with an attached note that stated the 
following: 


My soul and body may be given up to God, but 
this heart of music will live on forevermore. 
May my gift live on in you, even if it could not 
gain the love of others. 


« SCP-1757 | SCP-1758 | SCP-1759 » 


SCP-1759: "Lovely Lucy" 


Item #: SCP-1759 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1759 is to be locked in its 
guarded hangar at all time. Hangar is monitored remotely by 
Foundation operated cameras to prevent possible contact. 


Description: SCP-1759 is a 1942 Douglas A-20 Havoc bomber 
aircraft. The craft meets standard specifications. 4 guns are 
mounted in the nose, 2 in the rear section, and one mounted 
ventrally. The interior was restored at some point before its 
classification as an SCP. The restoration of the "Lovely Lucy" 
artwork first brought the abnormal influence to Foundation attention. 


Painted on the left side of the plane is a blonde figure with the text 
"Lovely Lucy" written below her. The aircraft flew 8 bombing 
missions over its three years of combat service. Across these 
missions, a total of 9 soldiers were killed by enemy aircraft fire. It 
was retired at the conclusion of the second World War with several 
other bombers of its class. 


SCP-1759 displays its unusual effect when an individual makes 
contact with the "Lovely Lucy" artwork. The individual will become 
unresponsive for several seconds, then appear to begin weeping. 
After this emotional response, they will demand they be allowed to 
pilot the plane. 


Upon entering the plane and taking the pilots seat, the affected 
individual displays sudden knowledge of basic takeoff and flight 
procedures despite lacking any previous training. The aircraft will 
take off from the landing strip, typically flying a total of 16 to 32 
kilometers. 


Video and audio monitoring have recorded the pilot entering an 


almost ecstatic state when in flight. After kilometer 8, their mood will 
become solemn and serious. Kilometer 16 tends to produce anger. 
24 results in a repeat of the weeping state experienced during initial 
contact. Upon drawing close to kilometer 32, the subject will remove 
audio monitoring equipment and obscure the camera in the cockpit, 
stating "Lucy doesn't want this to be recorded". 


Throughout all of these states, the pilot appears to be talking to 
themselves. They are possibly communicating with SCP-1759. 


After flying the standard 32 km, the plane will engage its auto-pilot 
system and return to the hangar. The affected pilot has yet to return 
alive. Upon return, they are discovered with seemingly spontaneous 
wounds matching the impact of bullets. 


Examination of the deceased identified them as caused by a 7.9mm 
caliber bullet. Typical caliber type of the Messerschmitt Me 210's 
MG 17 machine gun. The cause of these wounds is currently 
unknown. 


+ Test records for SCP-1759 
Test 1759-1 


Test Subject: D-9002. Male. 27 years of age. 
Subject is noted to display little emotion. 


Observing researcher: Dr. Silver 


Foreword: Dr. Silver, recording. This will be 
our first deliberate initiation of contact with 
SCP-1759. Subject was chosen at random, 
and will be ordered to touch the illustration 
entitled "Lovely Lucy". 


<Begin Log, 10:00 AM.> 


Dr. Silver: Going on record. Dr. Silver. 
Time is 10:00 AM. Subject D-9002. Please 
confirm you can hear my voice. 


D-9002: Uh...yeah. | hear you. Remind me 


why I'm here again? 


Dr. Silver: You are to initiate physical contact 
with SCP-1759. You will- 


D-9002: Do you mean this plane? Cause | 
can't fly planes. 


Dr. Silver: Yes, | mean the plane. You are to 
touch the artwork on the aircraft, and describe 
the effects it has on you. 


D-9002: So | just touch it like this? 


[Subject makes contact with SCP-1759. 
Remains silent for 16 seconds] 


Dr. Silver: D-9002, can you hear me? 
Respond. 


[Subject ceases contact with SCP-1759. 
Subject displays the standard weeping 
state] 


D-9002: I'm so sorry. You must be so lonely. 
Dr. Silver: D-9002, who are you speaking to?