D-82018: It’s getting a lot darker. No lanterns 
lighting this place. God, this place is wet. Lot of 
water leakage or something. 


Dr. Keller: There’s an aquifer nearby, so that 
makes sense. 


D-82018: Damn, it’s getting really wet and... 
sticky? What is this stuff? 


Dr. Keller: Can you possibly take a sample? 


D-82018: I'll try. Shit, it’s really sticky. Oh god, 
| think I’m stuck. Gimme a sec. 


Sudden static 
D-82018: What the hell was that sound? 


Dr. Keller: D-82018, you’re getting a bit hard 
to hear. There might be some interference. 
What sound are you referring to? 


D-82018: Fuck, fuck, fuck, | think it’s getting 
closer. panicking | have to get out of here. 


Dr. Keller: Understandable. Evacuate if 
necessary. 


D-82018: You don’t have to tell me twice. 
D-82018 begins to run, having freed itself. 


D-82018: Shit, this isn’t right. There was a 
right turn here, | know it. 


Dr. Keller: Did you lay your trail? 


D-82018: Of course | fuckin’ laid my trail. It’s 
gone! There was a right turn here, | know it! 

But it’s not here anymore! Laughter is heard. 
FUCK! Where’s the exit, where’s the exit? 


Dr. Keller: D-82018, remain calm. You have to 
remain calm. 


D-82018: I’m getting out of here. Faint singing 
is heard. Oh god they’re getting closer now. 
Sound of loud footsteps, D-82018 is running. 
Shit! Loud crash, D-82018 is believed to have 
tripped and fallen. Fuck fuck fuck it’s not water 
oh fuck fuck fuck! I’m stuck again! 


Dr. Keller: D-82018, you must remain calm or 
you won't be able to think properly! Slow down 


and breathe deeply. 


Faint “Chipperee hey! Chipperee yay!” is 
heard. 


D-82018: HELP ME! GET ME OUT OF HERE 
Pile: 


Audio feed is lost at this point. 


Approximately 3 days after this event, a cardboard box 
was left at the doorstep of Observation Post 280. Inside 
the box was roughly 80% of D-82018’s bones. Notably, 
D-82018’s remains featured bite marks and signs of 
gnawing. Included was a note with the following written 
in a fine hand. 


We found yout little friend poking around 
where he shouldn't have! What a nice surprise! 
Chipperee hey! Chipperee yay! 


Security cameras turned off for an interval of 1.3 
seconds, during which the box was placed. Guards 
reported that no one was seen entering or exiting the 
mine during said time period. 


Footnotes 

1. Due to both anomalies being mines populated by anomalously 
durable humanoids, a possible link between SCP-2625 
andSCP-3667is under investigation. 


« SCP-2624 | SCP-2625 | SCP-2626 » 


SCP-2626: Large Format Camera 


Item #: SCP-2626 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: When not in use, SCP-2626 is 
to be kept in a locked, padded storage container at Site 19. Staff 
may request permission to use SCP-2626 for research purposes by 
submitting a written proposal to the Level 3 supervisor, who must be 
physically present to supervise all use of the item. 


Negatives or photographic prints produced by SCP-2626 with 
unknown effects must be treated as potential Epsilon Class 
cognitohazards and may not be viewed under any circumstances 
until thoroughly tested on D-class personnel in a controlled 
environment. Negatives or photographic prints produced by 
SCP-2626 with known effects may be utilized for research purposes 
by personnel with proper clearance. 


All known negatives and photographic prints related to SCP-2626 
are to be stored in the 19-2626 Document Storage Archive, 
organized by numeric ID prefix. Materials representing an Alpha or 
Beta Class cognitohazard must be sealed in clearly labeled opaque 
envelopes and may be removed in a controlled environment by 
personnel with Level 2 clearance. Materials representing a Gamma 
or Delta Class cognitohazard must be locked in designated, clearly 
labeled steel drawers and may be removed in a controlled 
environment by personnel with Level 3 clearance. Materials 
representing an Epsilon Class cognitohazard must be locked within 
two steel containers and may not be removed by any personnel 
under any circumstances without supervision and prior written 
approval from two Level 4 directors. 


Description: SCP-2626 is a modified Graflex Pacemaker Speed 
Graphic large format camera, circa 1966. A device mounted within 
the camera's bellows, labeled " Corporation Hypnotic Pattern 


Generator", produces the item's anomalous effect. Research staff 
have determined that when light enters this device, it subtly alters 
the wavelength and intensity of individual photons and utilizes a 
dynamically generated diffraction matrix to embed anomalous 
cognitive triggers in the resulting image. The origin of the device is 
currently unknown, as " Corporation" does not match the name 
of any business entity or subsidiary on record. The device requires 
six fully charged AA batteries to function properly. 


SCP-2626 was purchased at auction in San Francisco, California, 
from the estate of commercial photographer after her 
death in 2004. The buyer surrendered the camera to local law 
enforcement after taking a photograph that caused him to vomit 
uncontrollably. According to him, it came in its original box with a 
note from a presumed acquaintance of that read: "A special 
camera for you on the occasion of your 75th birthday. Photograph 
only the most beautiful subjects with it, and | assure you that you'll 
appreciate the cool results. Best always, T.M." 


Viewing negatives or photographic prints produced by SCP-2626 will 
cause anomalous effects that depend on the perceived symbolism, 
function, or other properties associated with the subject depicted in 
the photograph. Additionally, the effects of a particular image may 
vary among viewers. For a complete list of known photographs and 
their effects, see Document 2626-L-01. Selected examples of tests 
on D-class subjects are listed in the addenda below. 


Addendum A: Selected Examples of Photographs Produced by 
SCP-2626 


In each test, one or more D-class subjects were asked to view a 
photograph taken with SCP-2626 for 10 seconds. In all cases, the 
effect(s) manifested instantaneously after the photograph was 
hidden from view. 


Alpha Class Cognitohazards 


Alpha Class Cognitohazards induce mildly incapacitating 
sensations or beliefs in some or all of those exposed. 


Subject Photographed: Granny Smith apple 


Effect: First subject, an atheist, reported a 
distinct sour taste in her mouth. Second 
subject, an avowed Christian, insisted he had 
been endowed with "knowledge" or "wisdom", 
but could not specify exactly what he had 
learned. 

Cognitohazard Class: Alpha 


Beta Class Cognitohazards 


Beta Class Cognitohazards induce moderately 
incapacitating sensations, beliefs, or experiences in 
some or all of those exposed. 


Subject Photographed: Stop sign 
Effect: Temporary paralysis observed 
(approximately 10 minutes) among all viewers. 


Subject Photographed: CRT television set 
(off) 

Effect: Visual and auditory hallucination 
reported. Subjects believed they had watched 
one episode of a television show. 

Notes: Details of the show varied from viewer 
to viewer. (One subject believed he had 
watched a situation comedy about a pair of 
quirky roommates; another believed she had 
watched a procedural drama about police 
officers in Detroit, Michigan.) In each case, the 
content seen did not match any particular 
known television program, but rather contained 
scattered elements from multiple programs. 
Some viewers found the content more 
entertaining than others. 


Subject Photographed: D-2626-14 with 
neutral facial expression 

Effect: Viewers believed they were intimately 
familiar with D-2626-14, despite knowing no 
details about him, including his real name. On 
viewing the photograph of himself, D-2626-14 


Result: All material that came in contact with SCP-295-1 instantly 
combusted as expected. Remaining structure of the building burned 
abnormally quickly from secondary conflagration. Only 20% of the 
structure’s initial mass remained after testing. 


Note: After reading over the test logs, approximately 56% of 
SCP-295 specimens began to pupate immediately at the conclusion 
of the test. - Dr. Kondraki 


Experiment 4: Usage as lighter fluid 


Materials: 100 ml of SCP-295-1, 1 bag of consumer grade charcoal, 
mid-range coal grill, 2 beef burger patties 


Procedure: SCP-295-1 poured onto coal, while beef patties are 
prepared. 


Result: [DATA EXPUNGED] 


Note: | cannot fathom the lack of sense this required. Consider your 
position as an assistant terminated, and your security level revoked. 
| hope that gives you something to think about in-between skin 
grafts. - Dr. Kondraki 


experienced a major depressive episode in 
which he became very critical of himself and 
his perceived faults. 

Notes: Despite feeling that they knew 
D-2626-14, test subjects expressed no opinion 
about him, positive or negative. 


Subject Photographed: City street with 
pedestrians 

Effect: 25% of viewers experienced violent 
bouts of anxiety. 55% experienced prolonged 
restlessness, characterized by the need to 
pace around the testing room. 30% believed 
they intimately knew one or more of the human 
subjects depicted in the photograph. 


Gamma Class Cognitohazards 


Gamma Class Cognitohazards induce severely 
incapacitating or painful sensations, beliefs, or 
experiences in some or all of those exposed. 


Subject Photographed: D-2626-08 with 
menacing facial expression 

Effect: Viewers became highly agitated and 
physically hostile, demanded to know the 
location of D-2626-08. After viewing the 
photograph of himself in a separate room, 
D-2626-08 displayed a significant degree of 
undirected aggression. 


Subject Photographed: Book of matches 
Effect: Viewers who smoked cigarettes 
expressed a strong desire to smoke. Viewers 
who did not smoke cigarettes screamed 
incessantly, some dropping to the ground and 
rolling back and forth, before going into acute 
shock. 


Subject Photographed: Digital clock 
Effect: All except one viewer rendered 


catatonic and unresponsive to stimuli. The 
responsive individual, after crying hysterically 
for nearly an hour, claimed that she was 
trapped in her chair, unable to move for ten 
years, and that she knew the exact amount of 
time that had elapsed because all she could 
do was "watch the seconds on the clock tick 
by." 

Notes: "The clock in the photograph was set 
to 10 am. However, conducting more tests to 
verify the connection would be unnecessarily 
cruel." —Dr. Roach 


Subject Photographed: Plate of chicken 
wings 

Effect: First viewer simply reported hunger. 
Second viewer, a vegan, proceeded to bite, 
tear off, and consume the flesh of her own 
hands. 


Delta Class Cognitohazards 


Delta Class Cognitohazards cause death for some or all 


of those exposed. 


Subject Photographed: Sun setting over the 
ocean 

Effect: Death by stroke observed in 25% of 
viewers. Irreversible coma induced in 20%, 
and 15% experienced sensations described as 
"peaceful and relaxing." The remaining 40% 
struggled to breathe, as if drowning, but 
recovered after intubation by medical staff. 


Subject Photographed: Human skull 

Effect: Death by brain aneurysm observed 
after approximately fifteen seconds. 

Notes: "The human skull is typically a symbol 
for death, but exceptions exist. More 
investigation recommended, assuming we 
have D-class to spare." —Dr. Roach 


Subject Photographed: "Day of the Dead" 
Mexican sugar skull 

Effect: Death by cardiac arrest observed after 
approximately fifteen seconds in all viewers 
except one, who experienced no negative 
effects and simply stated that she was "filled 
with appreciation for her ancestors." 

Notes: Unaffected viewer was of Mexican 
descent. 


Subject Photographed: Abandoned house in 
an advanced state of decay 

Effect: All viewers developed cancerous 
masses in various parts of their bodies. 
Additionally, D-2626-19 tackled and held down 
D-2626-34, who attempted to fight him off as 
[DATA EXPUNGED] terminated by security 
personnel. 


Epsilon Class Cognitohazards 


Epsilon Class Cognitohazards confer anomalous abilities 
in some or all of those exposed. 


See Addendum B for details. 
Addendum B: Incident 2626-03 
Level 3 Clearance Required 


On Thursday, September 14, 2006, research staff 
photographed SCP-2626 itself in a mirror using a remote 
shutter release. Upon taking the photograph, a loud 
series of clicks emanated from the anomalous device 
within the camera's bellows. Staff members were initially 
concerned that they had somehow damaged the device. 
However, subsequent tests demonstrated that it was not 
adversely affected. 


The resulting photograph did not depict SCP-2626 as 
expected. Rather, D-class test subjects have described it 


as depicting an elderly woman in ragged clothes sitting in 
an armchair with torn upholstery, staring and pointing 
directly toward the camera with her mouth wide open, as 
if she is screaming. In her lap is a camera that appears 
to be physically identical to SCP-2626. 


D-class test subjects who viewed the photograph 
produced in this test were exposed to an Epsilon Class 
cognitohazard. Approximately one hour after viewing the 
photograph, subjects gained the ability to produce 
cognitohazardous effects through vocal inflection and 
facial movement. Foundation personnel were killed, 
and another were wounded or psychologically impaired 
in the subsequent struggle. Two D-class test subjects, 
D-2626-44 and D-2626-21, successfully escaped from 
Foundation custody and remain at large. 


« SCP-2625 | SCP-2626 | SCP-2627 » 


SCP-2627: Boardwalk Empire 


Item #: SCP-2627 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: The Foundation has influenced 
North Carolina state regulators to close SCP-2627 indefinitely for 
repairs. Surveillance equipment constantly monitors SCP-2627 and 
MTF Pi-9 ("Beach Combers") maintains a presence on both sides of 
SCP-2627 to prevent unauthorized access. 


Description: SCP-2627 is an anomalous boardwalk entrance on 
Ocracoke Island, NC, USA. Between 0017 and 0023 hours, local 
time, traversing SCP-2627 by foot leads to a version of Ocracoke 
Island lacking any artificial structures, excepting an extensive 
network of intersecting boardwalks. 


The boardwalks cover the island! and extend up to 1.7 kilometers 
into the surrounding ocean. A single boardwalk extends from Silver 
Lake harbor to the mainland, where it connects to a similar system 
of boardwalks, covered bridges, elevated walkways, and mining 
tunnels. Long-distance drone exploration reveals no region of North 
America that is not covered by this network. 


No signs of animal life have been found in explored areas, despite 
the presence of plant and fungal species dependent on animals. Any 
animal tissue not on one of the walkways when SCP-2627 activates 
vanishes permanently. 


There are no exits from the boardwalk system other than the 
counterpart to SCP-2627, which leads to a small sand dune when 
SCP-2627 is inactive. 


Footnotes 
1. With an average separation of 37 meters. 


« SCP-2626 | SCP-2627 | SCP-2628 » 


SCP-2628: Efficient Tenders of the Artifice 


Item #: SCP-2628 
Object Class: Keter 


Special Containment Procedures: 214 devices have been 
observed acting as command and control servers for SCP-2628, of 
which 168 have been shut down. Efforts by MTF Mu-4 
("Debuggers") operatives to shut down all of SCP-2628's C&C 
servers are underway; however, SCP-2628's unconventional 
behavior and_ technological sophistication has limited the 
effectiveness of standard anti-botnet measures. See Containment 
Report 2628-445-C7 for details. 


Devices infected with SCP-2628 may be destroyed or kept for study 
as necessary. Any civilian known to have used an infected device 
must be given Class B amnestics and provided with a replacement.