Notes: SCP-2295 grasps various materials in 
its proximity in a distressed state for 
approximately one (1) minute. SCP-2295 then 
anomalously produces a 's Dove Milk 
Chocolate King Size Candy Bar and offers it to 
subject. SCP-2295 spends rest of test 
embracing subject's lower right leg while 
anomalously producing a saline solution from 
its ‘eyes’. 


Addendum-2295: Document 2295 was recovered taped to 
SCP-2295 inside the site of a crashed mail delivery vehicle. 
Document-2295 is a red "Get Well" card with the text "KAIROS THE 
BEAR" written on the front cover. 


+Recovered Document 2295 
Contents of Document 2295 
To Tommy, 
Because only time can mend all wounds. 


Love, 
Grammy 


Footnotes 

1. Materials have included yarn, textile, cloth, cotton, silk, synthetic 
fiber, polyester, wool, and thread. 

2. How SCP-2295 is capable of the dexterity necessary for these 
actions is unknown. 


« SCP-2294 | SCP-2295 | SCP-2296 » 


SCP-2296: Emperor Penguin Tube Mommas 


Item #: SCP-2296 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: The containment protocol for 
SCP-2296 is focused on minimising the chance of civilian discovery, 
and consists of three main strands. 


First: popularising paths for trans-Antarctic treks that avoid emperor 
penguin breeding grounds, such as the Ronne Ice Shelf—Ross Ice 
Shelf route. 


Second: holding exclusive rights to wildlife filming in the Antarctic 
through a Foundation holding company, with the cover story that no 
other media company is able to adhere to stringent environmental 
regulations concerning commercial activities in the Antarctic. 


Third: authoring all academic papers on emperor penguin biology, 
and preventing any academic group from observing emperor 
penguin populations, also under the guise of stringent environmental 
regulations. 


The Foundation is not to prevent emperor penguins from accessing 
SCP-2296. 


Description: SCP-2296 is a phenomenon observed in the 
Antarctic! breeding grounds of the emperor penguin (Aptenodytes 
forsteri). SCP-2296 is active during the June—July period in which 
male emperor penguins incubate eggs while females remain at sea 
to feed.2 


In this time, males frequently form tight “huddles’” of ten to several 
thousand individuals — a behavioural adaptation to tolerate 
conditions that can reach —50 °C with 200 km/h winds — and go 
without feeding from the sea for a mean of 115 days. 


SCP-2296 is observed in these huddles. Once a huddle has been 
active for at least 12 minutes, pink, dimpled tubes made from 
polyethylene and collagen are extruded from the ground over a 
period of 20 seconds. SCP-2296 tubes are 89412 cm tall4 with a 
diameter of 21 cm. The centres of the tubes are hollow, and contain 
a gelatinous mixture of protein, fat and water that is continually 
replenished from an unknown source. The source of the tubes 
themselves is also unknown. Attempts to dig out SCP-2296 
instances cause the tubes to instantly retract into the ground to an 
unknown depth, and no underground infrastructure of any kind has 
been detected in emperor penguin breeding grounds. 


In addition, 16 radially arranged nozzles point perpendicularly from 
the exposed end of SCP-2296 tubes. The nozzles are 13 cm long, 
with rounded rectangular openings measuring 6.4 cm x 3.2 cm, and 
constantly produce streams of warm air heated to 20-28 °C. 


SCP-2296 tubes manifest at random positions at least 1.7 m from 
the edge of the huddle, and at least 2.5 m away from any other 
instance. Emperor penguin males then take turns feeding from the 
protein/fat mixture within the tubes and warming themselves on the 
streams of air produced, moving away to the edge of the huddle 
once they are satiated. When the huddle separates, SCP-2296 
instances retract over a period of 4 seconds, secreting dense ice 
from the hollow interior to fill any channels left by their movement. 


One test of SCP-2296 deprivation on emperor penguin populations 
has been conducted. After 10 days without access to SCP-2296, 
341 of 1200 males in the deprived group of the Franklin Island 
colony expired.° Deceased males displayed signs of both 
hypothermia and malnutrition. Furthermore, all penguins displayed 
listless behaviour during SCP-2296 deprivation, with significant 
reductions in self-directed movement and social vocalisations 
observed. The Ethics Committee has forbidden further tests on 
SCP-2296 deprivation on emperor penguins, as well as containment 
procedures that would prevent emperor penguins from accessing 
SCP-2296. 


SCP-2296 instances also produce a secondary anomalous effect, 
designated SCP-2296-A. SCP-2296-A takes the form of a repeated 
“thought-feel” message directed to sentient minds within 1.5 m. 


Although SCP-2296-A has only been completely confirmed for 
human minds to date, ethological results in expedition sled dogs 
suggest that non-sapients (Such as emperor penguins) are similarly 
affected. 


Human subjects experiencing SCP-2296-A report difficulties in 
providing an exact transcription of the message, which is largely 
emotive rather than lexical. However, feelings of comfort and 
contentment are consistently described. In particular, subjects note 
a greater sense of peace with the harsh environmental conditions of 
the area.6 


The phrases most frequently found in SCP-2296-A transcriptions are 
given below. 


+ SCP-2296-A transcription phrases 


YOU ARE IMPORTANT. 
YOU'RE DOING A GREAT JOB. 
KEEP GOING. 


I'M PROUD OF YOU. 


Footnotes 

1. SCP-2296 is also observed within relevantSCP-2720iterations, as 
well as within relevant populations generated fromSCP-646. 

2. Uniquely amongst penguins, emperor males take sole 
responsibility for incubation, which involves balancing the egg on top 
of their feet for an unbroken period of 64 days. 

3. This figure includes the 100—160 km journey from shore to 
breeding grounds, time for courtship and 64-day egg incubation. 

4. As adult emperor penguins measure 110-130 cm in height, 
SCP-2296 tubes are typically not visible from outside the huddle. 

5. This also resulted in the loss of all eggs incubated by deceased 
males. 

6. Lack of exposure to this message is believed to have caused the 
listlessness in emperor males during SCP-2296 deprivation 
experiments. 


« SCP-2295 | SCP-2296 | SCP-2297 » 


SCP-2297: The Killer Thermostat 


Item #: SCP-2297 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2297 is to be magnetically 
suspended in a Safe-Class storage locker that is not parallel or 
perpendicular to the floor of the room in which the storage locker is 
kept. This storage locker must be assessed for damages once every 
24 hours. If the Safe-Class storage locker has been rendered 
inoperable and/or unsuited for the containment of SCP-2297, an on- 
site supervisor must be notified immediately. 


Description: SCP-2297 has the appearance of a BOSCH 
RTH6450D1009 5-1-1-Day Programmable Thermostat. Of note is 
SCP-2297’s unique internal composition. Inside the casing of 
SCP-2297 rests a fleshy interior comprised of various organs whose 
functions remain mostly unknown, though visual comparisons liken 
them to the lungs and kidneys found in humans. The flesh itself is 
highly resistant to mechanical sampling using conventional tools, 
thus the use of projectional radiology has been necessitated. These 
tests were able to reveal a system comprised of valves and flaps 
responsible for the intake and output of oxygen. A proposal to use 
more invasive forms of sampling is currently awaiting approval. 


SCP-2297 will remain in a dormant state indefinitely so long as it 
does not rest face-up on a flat surface. When mounted or placed on 
a flat surface, SCP-2297 will activate and display one of several 
messages in the following format: "[X] IS NORMAL". These 
messages pertain to the anomalous conditions that will be exhibited 
within the room SCP-2297 is activated. Determined by the displayed 
message, the environment and temperature of the room SCP-2297 
occupies will be altered drastically. These effects steadily increase 
in intensity upon activation of SCP-2297 before instantaneously 
dissipating four minutes after activation. After SCP-2297 has carried 
out a full, uninterrupted four minutes of its chosen effect, it functions 


as anormal thermostat until removed and reactivated. Those 
located within the same room as SCP-2297 are not concerned with 
the effects of change in temperature and environment, and do not 
believe themselves to be in any danger. 


The messages and their corresponding effects documented thus far 
can be found in Addendum-2297-1. 


SCP-2297 only affects the specific room in which it was activated. 
SCP-2297 appears to self-define a "room" as any area that is 
enclosed by walls, a floor, a ceiling, and a distinct structural element 
dividing the room from the rest of the structure. These "divisions" 
can range from doorways to a change in elevation such as a flight of 
stairs or a ladder. Repeated testing in a singular room setup yielded 
many different results and led to the conclusion that SCP-2297 
determines for itself what is and what is not a room. SCP-2297 also 
recognizes if it has been placed in an outdoor area, and will not 
activate when placed outside. Further testing in this environment is 
low-priority due to the many precautions necessary for such a 
potentially dangerous experiment. 


SCP-2297 was recovered at in after the 

Conference, an event notable for being a gathering of scientists 
dedicated to the preservation of the environment. An agent 
embedded within the local police force notified the Foundation of the 
presence of anomalous activity after being dispatched to the scene 
of the incident. All attendees of the Conference were found 
dead in conference room 417. The cause of deaths were initially 
labeled as respiratory failure from smoke inhalation and/or self- 
immolation, but were later determined to be immolation by 
SCP-2297. Although SCP-2297 has some notable cognitive abilities 
based on previously conducted research, it does not seem to have 
any reason for or predictable order in which it carries out its 
anomalous abilities at this time. 


+ Addendum 2297-1 


Message: FIRE IS NORMAL 

Effect: The average temperature of the room 
increased from 23 degrees Celsius to 1113 
degrees Celsius over a period of 4 minutes. 


Results: A singular D-Class subject indicated 
no signs of discomfort or pain as his body was 
burning. He did not display any symptoms of 
respiratory distress or succumb to respiratory 
failure before expiring from fire-related injuries 
despite the room having purposefully 
inadequate ventilation. 


Message: ICE IS NORMAL 

Effect: The average temperature of the room 
decreased from 23 degrees Celsius to -195 
degrees Celsius over a period of 4 minutes. 
Results: A singular D-Class subject reported 
no changes in movement capabilities, 
temperature, or comfort for the entire duration 
of the test. Three D-Class personnel 
responded similarly, the only difference of note 
being that the D-Class huddled together for 
warmth in what would be the final stages of 
profound hypothermia, despite all D-Class 
claiming otherwise. All test subjects survived 
testing due to the short exposure time, as 
predicted. 


Message: NOTHING IS NORMAL 

Effect: The average temperature of the room 
increased from 23 degrees Celsius to 36 
degrees Celsius over a period of 4 minutes. 
Results: Testing was inconclusive. Repeated 
testing has resulted in subjects who claim to 
be either melting, freezing, or simply dying. A 
test conducted with several D-Class in the 
same room results in each subject reporting a 
different temperature and condition. Despite 
their claims the D-Class were never observed 
to be suffering from any of the described 
conditions and were fine once removed from 
the testing room. Evaluation to determine 
whether or not the "simulated" pain inflicted 
will have long-term psychological effects on 


the D-Class is still underway. 


Message: HEIGHT IS NORMAL 

Effect: The average air pressure of the room 
decreased from 100 kPa to 20 kPa over a 
period of 4 minutes. Air inside the room 
condenses, producing a fine mist inside the 
test chamber. 

Results: Researchers noted increased heart 
rates and lower blood circulation in the D- 
Class subjects; a post-test autopsy on one 
subject revealed a severe accumulation of 
fluids in the lungs. Despite this, all D-Class 
continued to report that they "feel fine" during 
testing and none succumbed to the effects of 
the lowered air pressure until after leaving the 
testing room. 


Message: WATER IS NORMAL 

Effect: The specific humidity of the room 
increased from an average of 7.6205 g/kg 
(44%) to a specific humidity of 37.434 g/kg 
(214%) over a period of 4 minutes. 

Results: All D-Class tested were observed to 
have difficulty breathing, with two of the D- 
Class hyperventilating mid-test. Despite the 
observed hyperventilation, both D-Class were 
able to interact and communicate with other D- 
Class in the test chamber. When researchers 
requested a response from the affected D- 
Class they either refused to communicate or 
were incapable of doing so. 


Message: IS NORMAL 

Effect: The environment of the room changed 

from a controlled temperature of 23 degrees 

Celsius, consistent air pressure and humidity 

to one of , with averages of and 
. Of note were the runic markings that 

appeared on the floor and ceiling, as well as 


convulsions, and shortly thereafter collapsed and died. Autopsy 
showed that the subject had become seven inches taller and grown 
in mass by 13.6%, and that death and seizures were due to 
expansion of the brain. Analysis of the cake showed large amounts 
of human growth hormone as well as several unidentified chemicals. 


Name: Doctor King 


Money entered: 1 yen 
SCP-261 Powered or Unpowered: Powered 
Item description: Single seed. Tests revealed it as apple. 


Money entered: 2 yen 
SCP-261 Powered or Unpowered: Powered 
Item description: Two seeds, also apple. 


Money entered: 3 yen 
SCP-261 Powered or Unpowered: Powered 
Item description: Three seeds. Apple again. 


Money entered: 1000 yen 

SCP-261 Powered or Unpowered: Powered 

Item description: One thousand apple seeds. Similar tests were 
undertaken for the remainder of the day, resulting in apple seeds 
every time. Several complaints were issued against Doctor King, 
complaining that he had "broken" this SCP. The machine was left 
alone for the night and approached again in the morning by another 
researcher. 


Money entered: 300 yen 

SCP-261 Powered or Unpowered: Powered 

Item description: "Ladypax". Several small snack cakes wrapped in 
brown paper, labelled in slightly out-of-date Japanese with an 
unusual amount of English loanwords. Cake was chocolate with 
somewhat berry-flavored filling. Consumption by female subject 
resulted in immediate commencing of that subject's menstruation, 
despite the fact that it was not due for another week. 


Money entered: 1000 yen 
SCP-261 Powered or Unpowered: Powered 


the coating of that formed on the walls 
of the test chamber. 

Results: [EXPUNGED], with all D-Class 
quoting numerous related texts found in Divine 
Comeay. After 4 minutes of continued : 
all D-Class underwent a Type 2-04 planar 
shift. All D-Class personnel involved are to be 
considered lost and unrecoverable. Research 
into what caused these results, and if they can 
be replicated for further study, is ongoing. 


« SCP-2296 | SCP-2297 | SCP-2298 » 


SCP-2298: Life in a Plastic Box 


Item #: SCP-2298 
Object Class: Euclid