Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2258 must be kept ina 
containment cell with a padded ceiling, floor and walls. No sharp 
objects are to be taken into its containment cell. 


Each instance of SCP-2258 must be replenished with helium once 
every 24 hours. Helium replenishing should take place in 
SCP-2258's cell. Padded gloves must be worn while replenishing 
each instance of SCP-2258 and in every other circumstance where 
handling SCP-2258 is a factor. 


Description: SCP-2258 is a collection of forty-one thirty-six helium 
party balloons of a variety of colours. SCP-2258 instances are 
physically indistinguishable from ordinary party balloons, but are 
sentient and capable of human speech. 


Testing of SCP-2258 instances (designated with a suffix -1 through 
-41) has confirmed that each balloon has a separate and individual 
personality, identity and memories. The balloons refer to themselves 
with common Western names (e.g. Daphne, Jacob) and identify 
themselves as either male or female. However, their limited intellect 
and repetitive speech patterns can make it difficult to tell SCP-2258 
instances apart. For easy identification, the Foundation has marked 
each member of SCP-2258 with a number in permanent marker. 


Instances of SCP-2258 vocalise constantly, with silences of more 
than twenty seconds being extremely rare. SCP-2258 instances 
acknowledge nearly everything they see or do, including changing 
direction in mid-air, seeing another member of SCP-2258, or 
bumping into the walls or ceiling. SCP-2258 instances speak with 
high-pitched, child-like voices, rarely using full sentences. 


SCP-258 constantly appears to 'weep' streams of SCP-258-1, ata 
constant rate of approximately 0.12 liters per hour. When a subject 
sits on SCP-258, grasps its handles, and begins rocking back and 
forth, they report that a feeling of peace and contentment washes 
over them; the 'eyes' of the object then begin leaking SCP-258-1 at 
an accelerated rate, relative to the effect it has on its user's state of 
mind. Though this substance cannot be removed from SCP-258 
once the seat is vacated, it remains in liquid form during use, and 
will drip from the object onto the ground. Testing of this material 
afterward has determined it to be a mixture of plain white paint, 
human tears, and skin secretions of the American bullfrog. How 
SCP-258 generates SCP-258-1 is unknown. The direct effect of 
SCP-258 only lasts for as long as the subject remains seated, 
though several subjects suffering symptoms of chronic depression 
have reported a lasting positive effect, resulting from some 'insight' 
they gained while riding SCP-258. 


Repeated use of SCP-258 by a subject has shown to be mildly 
addictive, and Agent W had to be restrained and struck before 
regaining self-control. The results of allowing mentally unstable 
subjects access to SCP-258 is unknown, pending further testing, 
though it is likely that any subject suffering from severe depressive 
symptoms would cause SCP-258 to produce uncontrollable amounts 
of SCP-258-1. 


Addendum 258-1: After D-3354 committed suicide following 
repeated skin contact with SCP-258-1, the direct effects of contact 
with the substance were reexamined. Continuous skin contact with 
the fluid appears to transfer some of the emotions suppressed 
during use of the SCP, and the prior user was reevaluated, revealing 
she was recovering from [DATA EXPUNGED]. 


« SCP-257 | SCP-258 | SCP-259 » 


SCP-2258 instances have very simple and upbeat personalities. 
Until recent events (see Incident Log-2258), they appear happy to 
float around in their containment cell, frequently vocalising about 
their positive mood. Their mood is usually linked to the amount of 
helium inside them. As they deflate, SCP-2258 instances become 
increasingly tired, quiet, and despondent. When they are fully 
deflated, they cease vocalisation altogether, and are 
indistinguishable from ordinary balloons. Re-inflating them does not 
bring back their sentience. 


The balloons are capable of a degree of flying under their own 
power. They can control the direction they float, but cannot exceed 
self-powered velocities of more than .5 m/s 


Discovery: 


SCP-2258 was found tied to a fencepost outside the sixth birthday 
party of , in Adelaide, South Australia. Interviews of party 
attendees and surrounding neighbours and follow-up investigations 
failed to provide any information regarding SCP-2258's origins. 
Amnesiacs were administered to all witnesses. 


+ Interview Log 2258-1 

The following was conducted by Dr. Ben Kasrzyszak. 
Kasrzyszak: Hello SCP-2258-13. 
SCP-2258-13: Hi! I'm David! 


Kasrzyszak: | was wondering if we could talk 
about where you came from. 


SCP-2258-13: | come from a room! 


Kasrzyszak: Yes, but | was hoping you could 
be more specific. 


SCP-2258-13: A room with big ceilings! 
[SCP-2258-13 begins drifting backwards] 
Look! I'm going backwards! 


Kasrzyszak: Where did you come from before 
you came to the Foundation? 


SCP-2258-13:...1...can't remember. [beat] 
Now I'm going forwards! 


Kasrzyszak: Are you sure you can't 
remember anything? 


SCP-2258-13: | remember...sky. Lots of sky. 
Blue. The sky was blue. /beat] Now | don't feel 


happy. 


Kasrzyszak: Would you like some happy gas, 
SCP-2258-13? ["Happy gas" is SCP-2258's 
term for helium] 


SCP-2258-13: Boy, would !! 
Incident Log-2258 


Notes: After reoeated helium deprivation experiments and interviews 
about the outside world, SCP-2258 has developed a rebellious 
nature and is actively plotting to escape containment. While its very 
nature makes escape nigh-impossible, SCP-2258's escape attempts 
are documented here. 


Incident 2258-1: 


SCP-2258 surrounds Researcher , and attempts to 
pummel him into submission. As SCP-2258's mass consists entirely 
of household party balloons, suffers only mild confusion. 


SCP-2258 is dispersed by hand. 
Incident 2258-2: 


SCP-2258 forms itself into a very crude humanoid shape. SCP-2258 
refers to itself as Dr. Kasrzyszak and requests to be let out of 
containment. Request denied. 


Addendum 2258-3: 


SCP-2258 is currently bouncing repeatedly against the northern 
wall. SCP-2258 continues to do so without pause, stopping only for 
mandatory helium supplements. As of this writing, SCP-2258 has 
continued this activity for nine months and eleven days. Overheard 
snatches of conversation imply that SCP-2258 is trying to break 
down or tunnel through the walls of its cell. No visible damage to the 
northern wall has been recorded thus far. 


« SCP-2257 | SCP-2258 | SCP-2259 » 


SCP-2259: Survival of the Foetest 


Item #: SCP-2259 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2259 is to be kept 
maintained with charcoal filters and fluorescent lights replaced as 
necessary. The tank will be cleaned carefully to avoid damage to 
specimens inside. Twice daily fish food will be sprinkled onto the 
surface of the water. 


No specimens can be brought to term without permission from Site 
Director and the Ethics Committee. 


Description: SCP-2259 is a 1000 liter glass fish tank measuring 
280cm x 65cm x 55cm. It is lined with a gravel substrate, with under- 
tank filters. Fluorescent lights are set into a plastic hood fitted to the 
top of the tank. There are several plastic plants and a novelty skull 
bubbler that opens its mouth at regular intervals. 


When properly maintained with salt water, SCP-2259 is capable of 
spontaneously generating human embryos, henceforth referred to 
as "genesis events." In a genesis event, 150-200 zygotes are 
produced. These will immediately begin dividing, following normal 
human development until day 7. Instead of implanting onto a 
placental wall, blastocysts will be free-swimming. Each forms an 
opening in the trophoblast which allows it to consume food flakes 
placed in the tank. 


At this stage, cannibalism will begin to occur; at irregular intervals, a 
blastocyst will approach another and begin stripping off surface cells 
until it has killed off the target blastocyst. Other blastocysts will 
approach and also begin to feed. If sufficient food is provided, 
approximately 15% of the blastocysts will be consumed in the first 
four weeks, increasing if insufficient food is provided. They will 
spend most of their time hiding among the plastic plants. 


If no food is provided, the blastocysts will consume each other until 
only one is left, which will then starve to death. 


Aside from the feeding opening, development will proceed normally. 
At four weeks, limb buds will allow the embryo to swim more freely, 
and the feeding opening will begin to close as the mouth forms. 


At this point, the embryos become much more active and spend 
more time in the open parts of the tank. Cannibalism will occur at a 
slightly lower rate, with a further 10% being culled by eight weeks. 


At eight weeks, the embryos will be fully recognizable as fetuses, 
with lengths ranging from 2.5 to 4 cm in length. Arms and legs will 
be clearly visible, with nose and jaws rapidly [REDACTED]. The 
feeding opening, now unnecessary, will be completely closed. Most 
of those that survive beyond this point will have varying rates of 
genetic chimerism due to incomplete ingestion of other blastocysts. 


At this point, they will become much more territorial and aggressive. 
This is the period of greatest cannibalism as the fetuses actively 
hunt for each other, using [REDACTED]. 90% attrition rates can be 
expected by week 20. 


At this point, fetuses will begin to respond to auditory stimuli; tapping 
on the side of the tank causes great agitation at this stage. Lanugo 
and vernix will begin to form on the fetal skin, providing some 
protection. Amniotic sacs will form, but will be quickly torn at the 
limbs and mouths during feeding, leaving those parts free. 


By the end of 24 weeks, the fetuses will be clearly recognizable as 
human, with the exception of [REDACTED]. Fat will begin to form on 
them; this is particularly recognizable on those most successful in 
predation. 


Any outside animals introduced to the water at this stage will be 
targeted by the fetuses. In one experiment, a 1.5 kg rabbit was 
skeletonized over the course of five minutes after being dropped into 
the tank. 


The final wave of predation will occur as the tank becomes crowded 
due to the growth of the fetuses. By week 30, there will be no more 


than three fetuses surviving as the weakest and smallest are torn 
apart by the others. One surviving at this point is typical. The mouth 
and nose will reform until typical for a fetus of this stage. 


At some point from week 34 to week 40, the remaining fetus or 
fetuses will breach the water and begin to give an auditory cry. If 
they are not removed at this stage, they will fall back into the water 
and drown. 


Once removed from the water, the fetus is considered born, and will 
be referred to as an instance of SCP-2259-2. Instances of 
SCP-2259-2 are identical to normal human infants in nearly all 
respects. A scar from the closing of their feeding opening is in the 
same location as a human navel, and almost identical. X-rays of the 
jaws show some minor signs of [REDACTED], but are 
indistinguishable without close examination. The infant can be 
cleaned and the caul removed. 


Three weeks after the last fetus has died or been removed from the 
tank, a new genesis event will occur. 


Recovery: SCP-2259 was recovered from a London apartment after 
the tenant, one Jeremy Watson, came to the Foundation's attention 
under suspicion of successful application of alchemy. 


During the raid, the suspect destroyed much of an old book. At this 
point, a number of arms emerged from a cupboard and dragged the 
suspect from Foundation custody before vanishing. It is believed the 
book was from the Wanderer's Library, and that Watson is currently 
held prisoner for damage to a Library book. 


The book was titled Homunculi and Genesis, written by a 17th 
century English alchemist named Rafe Hodgsonn. It was concerned 
with the creation of life, and surviving pages discuss the 
spontaneous generation of maggots from rotted meat and mice from 
soiled cloth and wheat. Unfortunately, the process was in the portion 
of the book destroyed by Watson. 


Surviving notes from Watson discuss feeding cycles and the 
expected stages of development. The notes suggest that Watson 
had produced several generations of SCP-2259-2 prior to the raid. It 


is currently unknown what happened to these specimens. 


MTF Nu-4, "Golden Standard," has been alerted that this book may 
be in the hands of other alchemical researchers. MTF lota-17, 
"Navel Gazers," are watching for upspikes in the incidence of 
genetic chimerism, as well as any children showing unusual navel 
scars or mandible development. 


Addendum 2259-23: As of 05/23/2014, only two instances of 
SCP-2259-2 have been allowed to come to term. One is an Asian 
female currently six years old. The second is a Caucasian male 
currently four years old. Both are being monitored, but have shown 
no anomalous properties. They are unaware of their origin, and have 
been rendered sterile as a security measure. 


Addendum 2259-35: New substrate must be thoroughly cleaned 
and sterilized before being added to the tank. A specimen of Eunice 
aphroditois was discovered in the tank and could not be contained 
and removed for over six months, greatly disrupting the genesis 
cycle. 


« SCP-2258 | SCP-2259 | SCP-2260 » 


SCP-2260: Traveler's Journal 


Item #: SCP-2260 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2260 is contained in 
Locker 43, located inside the storage room in Area-35. Any 
personnel wishing to use SCP-2260 for any purpose must fill out the 
mandatory SCP-2260 paperwork. The paperwork must detail 
location of choice, time wishing to be spent there, and activities 
performed at said location and submit the paperwork to Dr. 
Matthews. He will approve or deny the request to use SCP-2260. All 
entries into SCP-2260 must be monitored by at least two security 
personnel, and any deviation from approved entries will be met with 
immediate termination. 


Description: SCP-2260 is a green composition book with no 
markings or names on the front of the book. On the first page of the 
book, the sentence "I went to spend the rest of my life in Hawaii" is 
written in pencil. SCP-2260 is in good physical condition, contains 
200 wide ruled pages, and appears the same as a non-anomalous 
composition book; however, it weighs 4.5 kg, or approximately 10 
lbs. 


Use of SCP-2260 puts subjects in a temporary coma and causes 
them to dream of visiting the location specified in the writing. 
Subjects do not physically manifest at the location; however, events 
that take place in the coma will affect the subject's physical body. 


Anyone wishing to travel using SCP-2260 must use a journal entry 
formatting. It must be written in the past tense, specify a place the 
subject wants to go to, and what length of time the subject wants to 
stay at said place (ex. | went to Japan and | stayed for 2 days). Extra 
details can be specified, such as specifying exact events that the 
writer wants to do, but this is not necessary. After the information is 
written in SCP-2260, the subject is rendered unconscious, and will 


remain unconscious until the time written down is fulfilled. Subjects 
cannot be awoken during their coma. Upon awakening, subjects 
have been shown to have exact recollections of the events in the 
coma. The entry in SCP-2260 fades immediately at the end of the 
subject's coma.