Prior to discovery of SCP-1859 and Expedition E-1859-3, 
it was impossible for life to maintain any kind of foothold 
inside what is now called the Green Zone. Despite a 
large deposit of organic material on and within the 
chamber's surface, living things were not able to survive 
the transition through the Red Zone. Two methods 
existed for bacteria to pass through the Red Zone: Via 
air and via ground. Neither proved viable. 


Airborne bacteria, though rare, exist within the SCP-1859 
chamber. Air currents allow these bacteria to pass 
through the Red Zone where the radiation quickly kills 
them. The result ultimately settles on the cavern floor 
and denatures through a combination of oxidation and 
further exposure to ionizing radiation. Over time, this 
produced the organic deposits within the chamber. 
Endolithic bacteria have also been found within the 
chamber, primarily in the outer regions of the White 
Zone. Because they reproduce slowly, these bacteria are 
not able to survive extended exposure to the radiation 
found closer to the centre of SCP-1859. 


The reasons for D-2388 remaining within what was, at 
the time, the Black Zone are still unknown and are likely 
to remain a mystery. His quick transition through the Red 
Zone via Zip Racer allowed a small number of bacteria 
living on and within his body to survive. The bacteria fed 
on the remains of D-2388 until a few made the transition 
to the organic deposits. Their descendants spread 
through the entirety of the Black Zone until, by the time 
of E-1859-6, they had managed to produce an extensive 
biofilm. 


The initial development of photosynthesis within the 
primitive biofilm is a matter of speculation. 
Photosynthetic molecules from recovered samples 
consistently denature when brought through the Red 
Zone, preventing researchers from determining their 
biochemical origins. Because the oxygen levels within 
the chamber stabilized fairly quickly, it is believed that 


this had occurred early on, during the initial spread of 
life. The possible ecological consequences of this 
happening at a later time are beyond the scope of this 
summary. 


The emergence of true plant analogues in later 
expeditions warranted renaming the centre-most region 
from the Black Zone to the Green Zone. The unusual 
physics within SCP-1859 require that all photosynthesis 
depends on the radiation produced in the centre of the 
phenomenon. Therefore, the first flora proved to be 
ridges extending from the biofilm, each its own unique 
ecosystem that depended on the primary radiation 
frequencies found in that region. The most successful 
colonies ultimately spread through the biofilm, producing 
concentric rings centering around the radiation source. 


The competition between concentric colonies had two 
ultimate effects: The first was the development of 
independently autonomous fauna. The first were slow- 
moving extensions of an outer colony that would eat the 
ridges closer in and provide a gap through which 
radiation could pass, in addition to providing the parent 
colony with organic matter. The ancestors of the current 
native fauna were likely a reproductive adaptation that 
caused the extensions to bud off and find a new area in 
which to settle, similar in function to a plasmodial slime 
mold. Since that initial adaptation, the fauna have 
developed into multiple complex forms that have few, if 
any, morphological similarities to their plant-like 
ancestors. Many have even lost their photosynthetic 
capability. 


The second effect was the current distribution of flora 
within the Green Zone. Though little is known of the 
biochemical pathways that allow photosynthesis in the 
native flora, it is clear that there is a lower limit to the 
radiation frequencies that can be absorbed. This has 
been determined to be [REDACTED], as indicated by the 
innermost ring of plants and its distance from the centre 


of the chamber. The energy absorbed by the flora is 
transformed into chemical energy and is ultimately re- 
emitted as black body radiation. Due to the blue shift 
produced by the temporal effects of SCP-1859, the black 
body radiation eventually becomes energetic enough 
that it can be absorbed via the same biochemical 
pathway by other plants growing farther out. The process 
is ultimately analogous to a step-down transformer, with 
the flora playing an active part in its execution. 


The step-down transformer ecology is believed to be 
what allows some native fauna to pass through the Red 
Zone relatively unharmed, as ionizing radiation is 
weakest near the chamber's surface. Though some of 
these life forms have been seen to adapt via behaviour, 
the scattering of photons from farther in still kills many of 
them. 


+ Note from Dr. P 


Many have wondered what it is like to walk through the 
Green Zone. Interviews from multiple expeditions have 
shed light, so to speak, on what one would experience. 
As you enter the wilderness within the Green Zone, you 
will notice a faint red light between the leaves of the 
plants. The plants themselves would be dark. Going 
deeper, you will see that faint glow remain unchanged, 
though the shapes of the leaves might be different. The 
red light is nothing more than Sisyphus' boulder, caused 
by the infrared radiation produced by the inner plants, 
blue shifted into visibility. You will never find its source, 
no matter how far in you go. 


Turning around to leave, you will see nothing but 
darkness. Should you have a flashlight in hand and turn 
it on, you will see an impossibly sharp image. The light 
that you produce is blue-shifted as it travels, until it 
connects with the plants that live there. It is then 
reflected back to you with very high resolution. Sadly, the 
human eye is not equipped to resolve much of the detail 
that is there. What is interesting is that some of that light, 


because it's so energetic by the time that it reaches its 
destination, will pass through the plant and reflect off of 
layers that are still farther out. And so, hidden within the 
detail of one layer will be a faint echo of others still 
farther out. 


Now point the flashlight back in. You will see what can 
perhaps be one of the saddest and inspiring sights 
you've ever witnessed: The wall of plants in front of you 
will visibly wilt from the visible radiation produced by your 
flashlight. Deeper in, you will see the red plants that had 
teased you earlier also wilt away, even more quickly than 
those directly next to you. Several layers will eventually 
be exposed, each whiter than the last. When you get to a 
shade about the same as what you see coming from the 
flashlight, the plants there will begin to grow on top of 
each other, attempting to absorb every last bit of light 
that you've produced. For a short time, you will have 
become a bringer of new life within the Green Zone. 
When you finally turn your flashlight off, though, be 
aware that you will have also taken the source of that life 
away forever. 


All of these things have made me and several other 
researchers envy the D-Class personnel who actually 
see this first-hand. We don't envy them enough to allow 
ourselves to die of radiation sickness, just for the 
experience, but still enough to sigh wistfully at what 
could have been. 


« SCP-1858 | SCP-1859 | SCP-1860 » 


SCP-1860: Its Bleeding Song 


Item #: SCP-1860 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1860 is to be kept in a 
sound-proof containment chamber of standard size for humanoids, 
for the convenience of overseeing personnel. A drainage system is 
to be incorporated into SCP-1860's containment chamber, with the 
purpose of transporting SCP-1860-1 to storage and disposal in 
Sector-57. Communication with SCP-1860 is deemed unnecessary 
at the present time, and should be kept to a minimum until further 
approval. 


Description: SCP-1860 is an emaciated humanoid entity. It is 2.1 
meters in height, and weighs 31 kilograms. SCP-1860's head is 
abnormally elongated, and it lacks all bodily organs besides its facial 
features. SCP-1860 is enclosed in an elastic material that, while 
similar to nylon/spandex fabric in structure, was shown to be 
composed of hundreds of extremely thin, flexible strands of paper. 
This weave of paper has shown increased durability and flexibility 
compared to average paper. Attempts to identify the type of wood 
used to create the material have been inconclusive, with the closest 
match being the Hellbrunner Allee. SCP-1860 remains in a kneeling 
position,’ though it will not resist any attempts to move or transport 
it. 


SCP-1860 constantly releases a stream of water-based black ink 
(SCP-1860-1). The source of SCP-1860-1 stems from hundreds of 
microscopic orifices below its waistline. Approximately 5 liters of 
SCP-1860-1 is produced in 24 hours; this ink has displayed no 
anomalous properties when not under manipulation by SCP-1860, 
and can be utilized normally. 


SCP-1860 appears to be able to telekinetically manipulate 
SCP-1860-1 into various forms. This usually includes musical 


notation, such as notes, clefs, and accidentals. SCP-1860 will 
suspend these forms at 0.6 meters above ground and orbit them in a 
clockwise motion around itself. The musical notes and symbols 
created directly correlate with the rhythm of SCP-1860's vocal part 
during a performance. 


SCP-1860 continuously sings various arias and overtures from 
operas, and will only take 5 second rests between each selection. 
SCP-1860 is capable of altering its voice to match the various vocal 
styles necessary to perform a song (soprano, alto, baritone, tenor). 
In the case of an overlying harmony and melody, it will 
simultaneously sing both roles, though subjects will only view it 
singing the melody. It is also capable of mimicking a female or 
adolescent voice, if called for in the music it is singing. No 
underlying relationships regarding the selection of music have been 
found, as all songs are chosen from various countries and eras. 


SCP-1860 was recovered underneath a burnt shack at the edge of 
the Fairgrounds. SCP-1860 was found humming quietly, 
with several minuscule instances of SCP-1860-1. Searches of the 
surrounding area has recovered several non-anomalous artifacts, 
bearing labels of "Herman Fuller's Circus of the Disquieting". 
Recovered materials from SCP-1860's vicinity include burned 
posters speaking of its "mystical singing ability, a retreat for the 
overwhelmed". Forensics Agents have determined the fire to have 
started approximately 5 hours prior to the arrival of Foundation 
personnel. 


Below is various notable performances by SCP-1860, while in 


Musical Piece Date Performed Additionai Notes 
Act | of Der 6/18/199 SCP-1860 performs 
Freischdtz, by all singing roles. 
German composer During rests, 

Carl Maria von Weber SCP-1860 looks 
toward the floor. 

| Dreamt | Dweltin | 7/4/199 SCP-1860 displays its 

Marble Halls, from ability to mimic a 


The Bohemian Girl, by female human's voice, 


Michael William Baife. while in containment. 


Nessun Dorma, an 10/25/199 Dr. Reich applauds 
aria from the final act shortly, in which 

of Giacomo Puccini's SCP-1860 was noted 
Turandot to bow forward in 


response, despite 
being isolated in 
containment. 


Incident 1860-A: On 8/10/199 , a 14 centimeter tear in the material 
surrounding SCP-1860 appeared. A collective sound of what is 
assumed to be hundreds of separate human voices was released, 
reaching 158 decibels. SCP-1860 was then seen to bend over and 
cover the tear from the view of personnel, and repaired it in 
approximately eight seconds. Two personnel suffered hearing loss, 
bringing about the addition of sound-cancelling material into 
SCP-1860's containment chamber. SCP-1860 was recorded to have 
stated, "| apologize for that. Serves me right, making my only 
listeners deaf." It then began to sing Va, pensiero, by Giuseppe 
Verdi. 


Addendum 1860-B: Once SCP-1860 was proven to be able to 
respond to external stimuli, an attempt for further communication 
was attempted by overseeing researcher Dr. Montalvo. SCP-1860 
appeared to ignore all questions, and continued to sing the following 
song: 


Conservati fedele; 

Pensa ch'io resto, e peno, 
E qualche volta almeno 
Ricordati di me. 


Chiio per virtu canzone, 
Parlando col mio core 
conversero con te. 


La gente amava e sentiva, 

la mia voce amorevole era necessaria, 
come uno dei primi, 

i segreti che ho sentito, che sanguinano. 


Un giorno ti diro de la mia 
creazione, e la vita con il circo 
nato dal direttore del circo, la sua razza 


Mio Fuller, cosi saggio 

e il suo amico con la faccia all'ingiu 
hanno imparato molto di piu 

piu di quanto pensi. 


Upon later inspection, it was found that SCP-1860 had sung altered 
lyrics from Conservati fedele, a concert aria produced by Mozart. 
The following is a rough translation from Italian: 


Stay and remain faithful; 
Think how | grieve alone here, 
And sometimes at the least 
Remember me. 


While | by power of song 
Talking to my own heart, 
Converse with thee. 


People came and heard, 

my loving voice was a need, 

as one of the first, 

the secrets I've heard, they bleed. 


One day I'll tell you of 
my creation, and life with the circus 
born from the ringmaster, his breed 


My Fuller, so wise 

and his friend's upside down face 
Have learned much more 

than you think. 


However, SCP-1860 has not responded to further questioning from 
personnel. 


Incident 1860-B: SCP-1860 stopped singing at : am,on / /200, 
continuing to kneel while looking downwards. Upon showing no 


intent to continue singing, D- was ordered to inspect SCP-1860 for 
any physical changes or development of new properties. Upon 
entering the containment chamber, SCP-1860 began to sing the 
main chorus to Don't Forget Me, from the musical Smash. 8 liters of 
SCP-1860-1 was generated during this performance, mainly from 
SCP-1860's eyes. SCP-1860 altered several lines of "Don't forget 
me", and replaced them with variations of "He forgot me". No further 
deviations in behavior were recorded after the song. 


Footnotes 
1. SCP-1860 is 0.9 meters in height while kneeling. 


« SCP-1859 | SCP-1860 | SCP-1861 » 


SCP-1861: The Crew of the HMS Wintersheimer 


Item #: SCP-1861 
Object Class: Keter 


Special Containment Procedures: If a manifestation of SCP-1861 
is reported, Task Force agents from the nearest Foundation Outpost 
are to reroute traffic away from the affected area and prevent civilian 
interaction with SCP-1861-B instances. A separate team must be 
deployed with the specific task of locating and preventing access to 
SCP-1861-A. As SCP-1861-B instances cannot be destroyed with 
brute force, diplomatic means of preventing civilian abduction should 
be undertaken if at all possible. Foundation Misinformation agents 
positioned in local news sources and weather monitoring sites are to 
attribute SCP-1861 to irregularities in air pressure and large 
quantities of dust present in storm water. Civilians who enter 
SCP-1861-A are to be declared legally dead, with causes of death 
attributed to common inclement weather accidents.