Contents: Leather jacket, a hand-written note saying 
"Hello? Can you understand this?". 


Review: "... The texture itself was nothing special. 
However, the presentation was slick enough to make it 
worth consuming. Surely, it had cost enough that this 
place must be suffering in its profit margins. Every 
business has to start somewhere, though. It's obvious 
enough that the cooks are willing to improve. What you 
see is what you get, however, which made this a 
disappointment. There are no surprises to be had, and 
while | would rather take a bland meal than a nasty 
surprise..." 


"Of importance; | was passed a note stating 'Hello? Can 
you understand this?'. Why yes, | am perfectly able to 
understand this. Obviously, | would not be as capable of 
a food critic as | am if | weren't able to speak and 
understand words. Please do not insult my intelligence 
like this." 


Notes: Due to the public nature of SCP-2620's blog, and 
its ability to respond to notes given to it, further testing 
along these lines is forbidden. 


Experiment #42: 
Date: 05/28/14 


Contents: One ripe red tomato, three leaves of romaine. 
No detergent or water. 


Review: "/magine, for a moment, your server coming 
over to take your order. With him are two chefs who have 
been cooking your meals for you. Imagine placing your 
order, then being spat in the face by all three of them. 


"That is what | experienced. Utterly disgusting." 


Addendum 2620-C: On 10/05/14, four months after testing of 
SCP-2620 was discontinued, SCP-2620's blog updated with three 
posts, spaced out over the following eight days. Records and video 
recordings show that no items had been placed in SCP-2620 since 
testing stopped. 


It's particularly strange. This is the longest | have gone 
without eating, yet | don't feel hungry. Certainly, | would 
not mind another meal, even if it was subpar, but... 
Gathering the words to speak outside of a critical context 
is a unique experience. Have | been put aside, for now? 


Will it even be required for me to continue blogging? 
Perhaps | have contributed all | needed to contribute to 
the food world. And oh, how I've set the food world on 
fire! My reviews have inspired many a chef, many an 
establishment to continue growing and preparing nothing 
but the best. Are there more goals for me to set out and 
conquer? Hmm. 


| have decided! The best way for me to continue 
reaching out to those diligently following my ramblings 
with food and food culture is to talk about my 


experiences, and my inspirations! There is an avenue for 
that, is there not? And as long as | find an avenue, | shall 
continue on. For now, | put aside my passion for food. 
There is no time to waste, however. Follow me into the 
future, friends, fans, and family alike! Let us explore new 
places and tastes together. 


Footnotes 

1. Time varies depending on size and content of load. The shortest 
time was five minutes, while the longest was 2 hours and 43 
minutes. 


« SCP-2619 | SCP-2620 | SCP-2621 » 


SCP-2621: Knocking on Heaven's Door 


Item #: SCP-2621 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: Foundation forces are to 

maintain a flight restricted zone above SCP-2621. This restriction is 
to be enforced on all non-Foundation aircraft. A fenced perimeter of 
2 kilometers is to be maintained at all times surrounding SCP-2621. 


Foundation survey, excavation, and exploration of SCP-2621 must 
be approved by the 2621 project director, the Ethics Committee and 
the current O5 supervisory member for the 2621 Project. 


Satellite and ground based surveillance is to be carried out regularly 
on the site and any changes in the behaviors of SCP-2621-1 
instances are to be reported to the 2621 project director. High level 
surveillance of SCP-2621 is to be carried out daily for a period of 6 
months following the conclusion of Operation 2621-1 and any future 
operations. 


Description: SCP-2621 is a collection of ruins approximately 16 
kilometers south of the city of Hillah, lrag. Physical approach of 
closer than 1.3 kilometers to SCP-2621 is difficult due to the 
presence of several entities (identified hereafter as SCP-2621-1 
instances) around the ruin's perimeter. These instances attempt to 
prevent outside access to SCP-2621. SCP-2621-1 vary in 
appearance but most are exceptionally tall, winged, and white 
clothed humanoids carrying swords. 


While the majority of SCP-2621 is only accessible via an 
underground cavern, several ruined buildings still stand above 
ground. SCP-2621-1 instances use several of these ruined 
structures as access points for the underground caverns. 


SCP-2621 is believed to have been inhabited during a period of time 


lasting between 2440-2291 BCE. Satellite photography and limited 
spectrographic analysis indicates that anachronistic materials and 
methods were used in their construction. Several of these buildings 
utilized reinforced concrete, a technology that did not see wide use 
until the mid 1800s. 


What danger, if any, the central anomaly may represent is currently 
unknown. As the SCP-2621-1 instances will use lethal force to 
protect SCP-2621, exploration without military accompaniment is not 
advised. 


+ Level 3 Access Required 


Operation 2621-1 

On August 19th 2016, an archeological 
expedition to determine the true nature of 
SCP-2621 was approved by relevant project 
staff, the Ethics Committee, and the 
supervisory member of the O5 council for the 
2621 project. 


Several MTFs were assembled for this 
purpose, including MTF Epsilon-3 ("The 
Joneses"), MTF Nu-7 ("Hammer Down"), and 
MTF Tau-5 ("Samsara"). Utilizing satellite 
imaging of SCP-2621 and behavioral data 
relating to SCP-2621-1 instances, a plan to 
acquire information was approved. The joint 
over-watch commander for this operation was 
designated as Agent Bradley. 


It was determined that Tau-5 would provide a 
direct physical distraction for the SCP-2621-1 
instances while Nu-7 would use its aerial 
assets to assist in rapid insertion and 
extraction of Epsilon-3's combat trained 
archeologists. All three teams were used 
during the planning phase and given over- 
watch responsibilities alongside the remaining 
2621 staff during the operation. 


The following is an event log detailing this 
operation. 


<13:12:39> Agent Bradley orders ground 
elements of Tau-5 cross the 1.3 kilometer 
exclusion zone from the south of SCP-2621 in 
two motorized troop transports. SCP-2621-1 
instances posted around the surface of 
SCP-2621 take to the air and move rapidly to 
intercept the transports. 


<13:14:01> Eight SCP-2621-1 instances 
approach the troop transports. The transports 
stop and 16 members of Tau-5 exit the 
vehicles. 


<13:14:15> First contact with SCP-2621-1 
instances. All -1 instances draw their swords 
which ignite immediately in flames. Tau-5 
engage the -1 instances. 


<13:14:17> Nu-7 begins a rapid northern 
approach of SCP-2621 with elements of their 
helicopter squadron. Nu-7 crosses into the 
exclusion zone without a response from 
SCP-2621-1 instances. 


<13:14:29> Tau-5 has killed or subdued all 8 
attacking -1 instances. 18 more -1 instances 
emerge from below SCP-2621 and begin 
moving rapidly towards Tau-5. 


<13:14:58> Nu-7 approaches within 300 
meters of SCP-2621 and encounters a 
previously unidentified hovering entity. This 
entity appears as a disembodied head at the 
center of two flaming, nested, and 
perpendicular wheels. The outside of both 
wheels are covered with golden eyes which 
begin to fire several beams at Nu-7. After a 
second and a half delay, Agent Bradley gives 


orders to fire AGM-114 Hellfire missiles at this 
entity. All missiles strike the target which 
breaks into pieces and falls to the ground. 
Nu-7 continues to approach SCP-2621. 


<13:16:23> Tau-5 encounters the 18 
approaching instances of SCP-2621-1. These 
instances attempt to keep range on Tau-5 and 
send streams of flame through their swords at 
Tau-5. These attacks are remarkably 
inaccurate and the -1 instances are either 
incapacitated or killed over a period of 47 
seconds. 


<13:17:18> Despite a clear weather forecast, 
the sky begins to darken as Nu-7 arrives 
above SCP-2621. A team of 12 Epsilon-3 
members rappel into the ruins. While -1 
instances are present underground, Epsilon-3 
meet little hostile resistance. These instances 
are not armed. Members of Epsilon-3 begin 
taking samples and collecting data. 


<13:22:40> Agent Bradley informs Tau-5 of an 
approaching object. This object appears as a 
large flaming cross that splits the clouds as it 
falls to earth. The object embeds itself in the 
ground approximately 20 meters from Tau-5 
and several dozen SCP-2621-1 instances 
emerge from the object's glowing sides to 
engage Tau-5. 


<13:24:54> Nu-7's helicopter squadrons begin 
to be buffeted by wind and rain. The sudden 
weather phenomena are well within the 
equipment's tolerance. 


<13:46:39> Tau-5 has encountered 338 
SCP-2621-1 instances at this point, though the 
initial flow of instances has slowed 
considerably. Tau-5 sets up a perimeter 


combust, or when a specific mass has been attained. When this 
occurs, SCP-295 will pupate, forming a shell of dense carbon with a 
similar molecular structure to coal. Once a week has passed, both 
the pupa and the specimen will combust, while the ashes reform into 
two additional caterpillars, after which the process begins anew. 
Occasionally, only one specimen of SCP-295 will reform from the 
resultant ashes, rather than a pair. These ashes will not always 
reform immediately, and can remain inert. Ashes left on personnel’s 
clothing can reform later, and further spread SCP-295’s population. 


SCP-295 was discovered in , Ukraine, after a series of 
improbable and volatile forest fires had reduced a large swathe of 
forests into barren wastes. Agent __, who had family in the area, 
noted that the fires had left not a single thing in their wake. When Dr. 

was dispatched to investigate, he found a complete lack of life 
and vegetation, with the exception of a species of caterpillar that 
was not local to the area. What had alarmed him more, however, 
was the sudden destruction of his clothing and belongings by a 
swarm of starved SCP-295s. After several attempts and more than a 
few changes of clothing, SCP-295 was brought to Site-19 and safely 
contained. 


Addendum 295a: Despite months of regular feeding, the number of 
specimens have neither declined nor have they increased since 
being contained. The cycle of reproduction has stayed consistent, 
with the majority of recorded combustion resulting in two new 
specimens. How the population has kept itself in check is unknown 
at this time. 


Addendum 295b: See Incident 295-k 


Addendum 295c: It’s possible that there are still wild specimens of 
SCP-295 out in the world, considering the trouble we have 
containing it in the lab. Any attempts to contain populations of 
SCP-295 in the field are to be made on location, with the intent to 
isolate and terminate. 


Note: This stuff has some serious potential for weaponization, if we 
could get enough of it out of the little worms. Find a way to carry and 
dispense it and you’d put napalm to shame. —Agent 


around the glowing cross and begins to pick 
off instances as they exit. 


<13:48:33> Epsilon-3's survey and collection 
window as defined by the engagement plan is 
concluded. Epsilon-3 returns to the helicopter 
squadron. 


<13:49:09> Tau-5 has cleared the 
engagement zone of all SCP-2621-1 
instances, with a current tally of 484 instances 
killed or incapacitated. The MTF has suffered 
several minor injuries during the engagement 
but remains at full strength. Agent Bradley 
orders Nu-7 to Tau-5's location to assist in 
their withdrawal from the field of operation. 


<13:50:51> Nu-7 moves south and provides 
close air support during Tau-5's withdrawal 
from the battlefield. 17 new instances of 
SCP-2621-1 emerge and are eliminated during 
this time. The task force general staff conclude 
that the cross must be destroyed to ensure a 
safe withdrawal. 


<13:52:30> Tau-5 fires several shoulder 
mounted rocket launchers while Nu-7 fires a 
number of Hellfire missiles at the object. Some 
pass through the center of the object while 
others impact the ground surrounding it. The 
object shatters into shards and collapses. 


<13:54:47> Tau-5 boards their troop 
transports and leave the area, followed by 
Nu-7's helicopter squadron. 


<14:00:12> Several SCP-2621-1 instances 
slowly exit SCP-2621 with their hands above 
their heads. After several minutes they begin 
the process of recovering the injured 
SCP-2621-1 instances along with the corpses. 


None are armed. 
+ Level 4 Access Required 


In the months following this operation several 
members of the joint task force suffered 
psychological issues relating to their 
experiences during the operation. Initial 
suspicion of long-term memetic or psionic 
effects were ruled out through testing. 
Regardless, several members of the team 
required a full course of amnestics in order to 
return to operating capacity. Agent Bradley 
was interviewed by 2621 project director Dr. 
Martinez following these events. Relevant 
excerpts of that interview are below. 


Dr. Martinez: Why do you think some of your 
team is having so much trouble with the 
operation? 


Agent Bradley: That's hard for me to guess. 
Ramirez was raised Catholic and he was 
definitely hit the hardest. 


Dr. Martinez: His profile lists him as an 
atheist. 


Agent Bradley: Yeah. All of us were, for some 
pretty obvious reasons. Much as I'd like to 
think that it's a binary thing there are levels to 
that shit. 


Dr. Martinez: So it's about their faith? 


Agent Bradley: | mean, it's one thing to 
believe that there is no god, it's another 
entirely to mow down his avenging army like 
they're made of cardboard. 


Dr. Martinez: What about you? 


Agent Bradley: Even if we hadn't killed 500 of 
those things out in the desert, | think that 
collapsed tower at the center is a pretty good 
sign that some of the Bible might be true. 


Dr. Martinez: And that doesn't bother you? 


Agent Bradley: The Bible paints God as a 
petty and vindictive son of a bitch. But He's 
gotta follow rules like every other anomaly | 
ever heard of, and we saw some of those rules 
on the battlefield. 


Dr. Martinez: So you're not having the same 
kind of crisis of faith? 


Agent Bradley: No. I'm right where | was 
before this whole business started. If God 
exists, it can't shoot worth a damn and I've got 
close air support. 


+ Show Artifact Listing 


Recovered artifacts are currently being 
evaluated by Foundation staff. A limited 
number of processed artifacts along with their 
descriptions are listed below. All members of 
the 2621 project along with relevant members 
of Epsilon-3 are currently cleared to examine 
the listed artifacts under supervision from the 
2621 project director. 


Item 0009: 


Description: A stone inscription removed from 
a ruined house. 


Partially Translated Text: Anu-uballit, whose 
second name is Kephalon, son of Anu- 
balassu-igbi of Uruk: 


For the sake of the life of Nimrod, king of the 


lands, my lord, | widened its ancient 
foundations and | applied concrete to them. 


| built and | completed the interior. 

| brought cedars from Mahdaru, the strong 
mountain, and | roofed (with) them. 

| installed strong cedar doors at the gates of 
their cellas. 


Item 0011: 
Description: A collection of extispicy’ texts. 
Pertinent excerpts from the collection: 


¢ The king will bring the property of the 
temples into the tower and they will be 
exposed to the sun. 

¢ The man's father will die. 

¢ The god Marduk will thunder in the land. 

If the top of the Station is pierced right 

through: the en-priestess will repeatedly 

steal sacred property. They shall seize