Description: SCP-3058 is a small jar of black ink. The chemical 
composition of SCP-3058 is 86% water, 10% carbon, 3% avian 
genetic material, and 1% [REDACTED]. Despite being composed 
mostly of water, SCP-3058 absorbs 99.8% of incident light. When a 
human being uses SCP-3058 to produce marks on a surface, an 
incorporeal humanoid figure (SCP-3058-A) will appear 5 meters 
directly behind them. SCP-3058-A will always remain in the same 
position with respect to the subject’s center of mass. The subject will 
betray no awareness of SCP-3058-A until notified, or until 
accidentally catching sight of it. 


The appearance of SCP-3058-A will vary in accordance to the self- 
conception of the subject. No two subjects produce identical 
instances of SCP-3058-A, and the same subject may produce vastly 
different instances over the course of only a few hours. SCP-3058-A 
instances may change shape or size while being observed, but must 
always remain entirely within direct visual contact with the subject, 
limiting the size of the instance to the edges of the testing chamber. 
SCP-3058-A will disappear exactly 10 minutes after the subject 
stops using SCP-3058. Furthermore, if SCP-3058 is used to 
communicate a coherent concept, subjects will experience vivid 
lucid dreams following the usage of SCP-3058. Subjects report the 


ability to exert full control over the narrative, setting, and characters 
within the dream. 


SCP-3058-A instances are incorporeal and therefore unable to 
physically injure or damage Foundation personnel or property. 
Testing has also failed to reveal any anomalous psychological 
effects from SCP-3058-A. However, awareness of SCP-3058-A may 
cause unusual behavior in test subjects. Most commonly, this 
behavior involves revulsion to the instance and strong feelings of 
self-loathing. In extreme cases, this may result in self harm or 
suicide. It is unknown whether this effect is anomalous, or a natural 
reaction. 


Addendum 3058-1: Recovery 


SCP-3058 was found in a novelty shop in Marion, North Carolina, 
after numerous reports of insanity in the staff and customers. After 
seizing all shop assets under the guise of criminal investigation, it 
was determined that the only items of anomalous nature were 
SCP-3058 and SCP-3025. SCP-3058 was moved subsequently 
moved to Site-73 and contained. A connection to SCP-3066 is 
suspected, but unconfirmed. 


Addendum 3058-2: Test Video Logs 


All tests took place in a cleared test chamber with a desk, fountain 
pen, and paper. Tests are supervised via video camera and 
speaker. 


Test #: 1 


Subject: D-619241, incarcerated for several counts of 
homicide and extortion 


+Show video log for Test 1 
[BEGIN LOG] 


Supervisor: How are you feeling 
today, D-6? 


D-619241: Okay, | guess. 


Supervisor: Then let’s begin. Do you 
see the jar of ink on the table in front 
of you? Please remove the lid and 
dip the provided fountain pen in the 
ink. 


D-619241: Thanks for the step by 
step. Real helpful. 


Supervisor: Just part of the 
procedure. 


D-619241: | see you gave me a piece 
of paper. Do you want me to write or 
something? 


Supervisor: Yes, D-6. Feel free to 
write whatever you want. 


D-619241 proceeds to scribble on the 
paper. A 3-meter-tall instance of 
SCP-3058-A appears 5 meters 
behind D-619241. The instance is 
dark, with leather-like skin and large 
eyes. Test supervisor expresses 
shock. 


Supervisor: That'll be enough for 
now, D-6. 


D-619241: What’s up? 


Supervisor: Do not be alarmed. 
Please stand up and turn around. 


D-619241 complies and expresses 
severe shock and agitation. The 
SCP-3058-A instance becomes 
smaller and paler. 


D-619241: What the hell is that! 


Supervisor: I’m not quite sure. 
Please remain calm and continue 
observing the entity. 


D-619241 complies and remains 
silent. SCP-3058-A returns to its 
original form, and begins to grow 
bony protrusions across its body. Ten 
minutes later, SCP-3058-A 
disappears. 


D-619241: Where'd it go? 


Supervisor: Again, I’m not sure. 
Please wait while our analysts make 
sure the chamber is safe. 


D-619241: | was just starting to like it, 
too. Hey, could | go and... 


Supervisor: Do not touch SCP-3058. 
Non-compliance is grounds for 
termination. 


D-619241: Okay, okay! | got it. 


Supervisor: Alright, that will 
conclude Test 1. Please exit the test 
chamber. 


[END LOG] 
Test #: 2 


Subject: D-591032, incarcerated for second-degree 
murder 


+Show video log for Test 2 
[BEGIN LOG] 


Supervisor: Good morning, D-5. 


where are my keys!" "Jean-Philippe, does the stupid 
[EXPLETIVE] in the cafeteria like me!" "Jean-Philippe, 
what is fifty-eight times twenty-three!" 


Dr. : How and why is your consciousness bound 
into this guillotine? How and why are you compelled to 
provide true and informative answers to the questions we 
ask you? 


SCP-374-1: | am not allowed to answer questions about 
that topic. Oh, good work, [EXPLETIVE], you've wasted 
a human life on one of the few things | can't give you 
information about. You [EXPLETIVE] monster. 


« SCP-373 | SCP-374 | SCP-375 » 


Please use the pen and ink in front of 
you to write something on the paper. 


D-591032: Yes sir. 


D-591032 proceeds to write his own 
name. A 1-meter-tall instance of 
SCP-3058-A appears 5 meters 
behind him. The instance is 
contorted, with several broken limbs. 
One of the eyes is significantly larger 
than the other. 


Supervisor: That’s good, D-5. Now 
please stand up and walk backward. 


D-591032: Excuse me? 


Supervisor: Please follow my 
instruction. 


D-591032: Okay... 


D-591032 complies. SCP-3058-A 
moves backward at the same rate. It 
is believed to be tethered to the 
subject’s center of mass. The 
instance eventually disappears into 
the wall of the test chamber. 


Supervisor: Please stop. 


D-591032 complies. The expected 
position of SCP-3058-A, outside of 
the test chamber, is empty. 


Supervisor: Now walk forward. 


D-591032 complies. SCP-3058-A 
emerges from the test chamber wall. 
It appears to be limited by line of 
sight with the subject. 


Supervisor: Please jump upward. 


D-591032 complies. SCP-3058-A 
moves upward as expected. 


Supervisor: That'll be enough. 
Please wait...seven minutes, then 
you're free to leave the test chamber. 


D-591032: Sounds good. 


D-591032 sits down, then gets up 
and begins to pace. He quickly 
catches sight of SCP-3058-A. 


D-591032: Oh god, what’s that?! 


Supervisor: Do not be alarmed. It 
can’t hurt you. 


D-591032 tries to move toward 
SCP-3058-A, but is unable to get 
within arm’s reach. 


D-591032: Why is it so ugly? What 
the fuck is it?! 


Supervisor: | repeat, please remain 
calm. 


D-591032 cover his face with his 
hands. The SCP-3058-A instance 
mostly disappears, except for a small 
part of the “leg”, which is presumably 
uncovered from D-591032’s 
perspective. 


D-591032: Can't you make it go 
away?! 


Supervisor: We believe it will 
disappear in about six minutes. If you 


pretend it doesn’t exist, it won’t hurt 
you. 


D-591032: It looks like after I... 
|...just make it go away, please, 
please. 


Supervisor: | cannot. 


D-591032 removes his hand and 
regards the instance. He retreats to a 
corner of the test chamber and enters 
the fetal position on the floor, facing 
away from SCP-3058-A. 


D-591032: This is sick. Sick. Sick. 


Supervisor: Again, if you remain 
calm this will pass quickly. 


D-591032: There’s nothing | could 
do, okay!! Stop staring at me! STOP! 


D-591032 remains silent for the 
remainder of the test, and fails to 
leave the test chamber after 
SCP-3058-A disappears. He is 
removed forcibly by Foundation 
personnel. The following night, 
D-591032 reports having had a lucid 
dream. 


[END LOG] 
Test #: 3 


Subject: D-436190, incarcerated for political crimes, no 
known psychological issues. 


+Show video log for Test 3 


[BEGIN LOG] 


Supervisor: Good evening. Please 
take the pen and ink on the desk in 
front of you, and make some marks 
on the surface of the desk. 


D-436190: That’s quite an unusual 
request. 


Supervisor: This will all be much 
easier if you just do as | say. 


D-436190: | suppose it would. 


D-436190 draws a stick figure. An 
instance of SCP-3058-A appears. It 
is a recognizable image of D-436190, 
with a few minor changes. The nose 
and ears are larger than those of 
D-436190, and the chest and 
shoulder are wider. 


Supervisor: That’s good. Please 
take a seat and wait for further 
instructions. 


D-436190: As you say. 


D-436190 complies and waits 10 
minutes. SCP-3058-A demanifests 
without the subject’s knowledge. 


Supervisor: You'll now be escorted 
out for some...preparation. 


D-436190 follows armed personnel 
out of the test chamber and is 
subjected to 45 minutes of 
psychological torture. The subject is 
repeatedly told that his efforts during 
the Nepalese Civil War would be 
ultimately fruitless, and that history 


would remember him unkindlly, if at 
all. The subject is then reintroduced 
to the test chamber. 


Supervisor: | hope you're well 
rested. Please use the pen and ink to 
make a mark on the wall of the test 
chamber. 


D-436190: Why are you doing this to 
me? 


Supervisor: Please comply. 
D-436190: You are pigs!! 


Supervisor: Refusal to comply is 
grounds for termination. Or would 
you prefer you go back outside for 
another two hours? 


D-436190: I'll do it, you bastard. 


D-436190 makes a small mark. 
SCP-3058-A reappears. It is now 
about 1 meter tall and looks pallid. 
The eyes are tired and the body is 
much thinner and bonier. 


Supervisor: Thank you. Please sit 
down. The test will end in about ten 
minutes. 


D-436190: Will there be any more... 


Supervisor: No. We are done. I'd 
like to assure you that your treatment 
during this test was for the greater 
good. 


D-436190: | spit on your greater 
good. 


D-436190 complies, and remains 
silent for the remainder of the test. 
SCP-3058-A disappears as 
expected. The following night, 
D-436190 reports having had a lucid 
dream. 


[END LOG] 
Test #: 4 


Subject: D-436192, incarcerated for political crimes, a 
known schizophrenic. 


+Show video log for Test 4 
[BEGIN LOG] 


Supervisor: Greetings, D-4. Please 
use the pen and ink to write 
something. 


D-436192: Why should |? 


Supervisor: Don't worry. Nothing will 
happen to you. 


D-436192: And why should | trust 
you? 


Supervisor: Because | have nothing 
but your best interest in mind. Now, 
please, write something. 


D-436192: What if | don't? 


Supervisor: Then you will be 
terminated for noncompliance. It 
would be much more pleasant for all 
of us if that didn't have to happen. 


D-436192: Okay... 


D-436192 sketches a tree, and 
becomes engrossed in the activity. 
An instance of SCP-3058-A appears. 
It changes size and shape 
continuously, with few recognizable 
features. The exception is two very 
large eyes with red irises, focused on 
the subject. D-436192 is not 
disturbed, so as to facilitate 
observation of SCP-3058-A. 


D-436192: You know, | was 
expecting something worse. This is 
pretty nice. 


Supervisor: It’s good to hear that. 
Please continue at your leisure. 


SCP-3058-A continues to exist past 
the 10-minute mark. It is believed that 
final use of SCP-3058 determines 
demanifestation time. 


D-436192: Okay, | think I’m done. 


Supervisor: No, please return to 
your seat... 


D-436192 notices the SCP-3058-A 
instance, and pauses. She then 
begins to pace around the test 
chamber. D-436192 remains silent. 


Supervisor: Please remain calm... 


D-436192 continues to pace. She 
eventually wanders to the center of 
the chamber and sits down. She 
looks back at the camera. 


D-436192: That’s a bad mirror. 


D-436192 then clutches the fountain 
pen and repeatedly perforates her 
eye sockets with the nib. Foundation 
personnel are mobilized to stop her, 
but she expires before help can 
arrive. SCP-3058-A [DATA 
EXPUNGED] 


[END LOG] 


SCP-3059: Infictious Self-Insert 


Item #: SCP-3059 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3059 is to be held onsite 
at least 20 meters away from any and all physical texts, fiction and 
nonfiction. Foundation documentation is not allowed within 50 
meters of SCP-3059. 


Should any breach in containment occur, the incident must be 
logged immediately and reported to the current project overseer. 


Description: SCP-3059 is an 18 year old Hispanic male named 
Sam Micheals. SCP-3059 passively affects all fictional and 
nonfictional literature, written and digital, within roughly 20 meters of 
it. Affected text is eventually altered to include "Sam Micheals" in 
some form or the other, with texts closer to SCP-3059 being affected 
at a faster rate. As texts are affected, the parts of SCP-3059's body 
closest to the text slowly disintegrate into a substance similar to a 
fine dust, which is then pulled into the text. Collection of this 
substance has so far proven impossible. 


The rate of disintegration is directly tied to the distance of the text to 
SCP-3059. Once a text has absorbed enough of SCP-3059, a 
character named Sam Micheals will appear within the text, which is 
always physically identical to SCP-3059, apart from clothing. Their 
importance within the text being dependent on how much of 
SCP-3059 the text was able to absorb. The maximum amount of 
body mass SCP-3059 is able to lose to any given text varies from 
text to text. While some texts do not progress further than 'Sam 
Micheals' being mentioned, other texts may change to feature it as a 
much more major point within it. 


This process is permanent and is painful to SCP-3059, described as 
feeling as if it were actually losing the parts that were absorbed. All 


parts which are no longer present continue to function as if they 
were still there. Currently, 23% of SCP-3059's body mass has been 
lost. 


SCP-3059 was discovered in a library in New York City, New York 
by police officers, following complaints of a screaming man inside 
the library. After SCP-3059 was apprehended and taken into 
custody, it was identified by the John Smith Protocol, and 
subsequently taken into Foundation custody. 


Any changes made to a text are reflected on every single copy of 
the text produced after the alteration has occurred. In certain texts, 
mainly nonfictional and historical texts, changes to it may also affect 
other documentation, creating fictitious persons in related media. 
These fictional people do not actually exist, with details about them 
often being obscure and vague, featuring only a single distinguishing 
feature or feat. Some examples can be seen below. For a current list 
of all affected texts, please see the current SCP-3059 project 
overseer. 


Type of Text: Fiction/Fantasy 
Title: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 
Author: J.K. Rowling 


Excerpt: Harry walked around the other pairs, trying to 
correct those who were doing the spell wrong. Ginny was 
teamed with Sam Micheals; she was doing very well, 
whereas Sam was either very bad or unwilling to jinx her. 


Notes: There were no other changes made to the text, 
simply changing the name of the character Micheal 
Corner (a minor character) to Sam Micheals. 


Type of Text: Fiction/Historical 
Title: A Thousand Splendid Suns 
Author: Khaled Hosseini 


Excerpt: "My name is Sam. | feel you should know the 
name of the person who must do this to you. | Know you 
do not want to be here and neither do |," the Talib said, 
"but this is my duty, hamishira, so please kneel." Her 


SCP-375: Forever A-Loan 


Item #: SCP-375 
Object Class: Euclid