Type B: Type B dreams have wildly divergent narratives, but always 
end with the dreamer consuming or about to consume their hands, 
then shortly thereafter waking. For example, one subject described 
exploring a tropical island and meeting friendly natives that invited 
him to a feast. The feast's main course was revealed to be several 
charred human hands, skewered through the palms on wooden 
stakes. The subject then noticed that his own hands had been 
severed at the wrist before he awoke. Some Lavinia Complex 
sufferers never experience a Type B dream, but most experience a 
Type B dream at least once in their lifetime. Subjects that profess to 
be lucid dreamers report much higher rates of Type B dreams, with 
over 60% of their dreams following the Type B narrative. 


SCP-2142 has only been discovered to affect aloum recordings by a 
limited number of artists. Additionally, only certain tracks appear to 
trigger the Lavinia Complex in listeners, while other tracks may only 
induce the anomalous disorder after repeated exposure. Below is a 
list of all songs and albums known to potentially be instances of 
SCP-2142. 


Album 


Artists 


Date of 
Discovery 


The Lonesome Modest Mouse 1999 


Crowded West 


Sad, Sappy 
Sucker 


Bridge Over 


Modest Mouse 2001 


Simon & 


Troubled Water Garfunkel 


2002 


Details 


In affected 
aloums, Track 
13 "Polar 
Opposites" 
appears to be an 
ideal host for 
SCP-2142, 
triggering the 
Lavinia Complex 
in 100% of 
listeners. 
In affected 
aloums, Track 2 
"Four Fingered 
Fisherman" and 
Track 13 "Red 
Hand Case" 
induce the 
Lavinia Complex 
in approximately 
23% of listeners. 
After this was 
discovered, 

was 
designated Pol 
(Person of 
Interest) 
2142-01. 
Track 3 "Cecilia" 
appears to be an 
ideal SCP-2142 
host, again 
triggering the 
Lavinia Complex 
in 100% of 
listeners. Upon 
discovery, 

's designation 


| Want to Hold 
Your Hand 


All albums and 
songs 


The Beatles 


2002 


2005 


as Pol 2142-01 
was rescinded. 
The eponymous 
track appears to 
be an ideal host 
in the original 
1963 recording, 
infecting 100% 
of subjects 
listening to 
affected albums. 
The song itself 
has proven to be 
a potential host 
for SCP-2142 
even in later re- 
printings or 
when featured 
on compilation 
albums, resulting 
in infection rates 
of approximately 
34% in those 
instances. 

The studio 
recordings of 
indie rock band 


appear to be a 
highly fecund 
source of 
SCP-2142 
instances. The 
band's entire 
discography 
serves as a 
potential host for 
instances of 
SCP-2142, with 
32% of listeners 


The Fruit That 
Ate Itself 


Songs for 
Children 
Volume 


Modest Mouse 2010 


Various 
unaccredited 
artists 


2011 


developing the 
Lavinia Complex 
after exposure to 
affected albums. 
Track 1 "Clap 
Your Hands!" off 
the band's 
eponymous, 
debut album is 
noted as having 
an infection rate 
of 100%. The 
members of 
may 
be designated 
as Pol 2142-02; 
currently 
pending O5- 's 
approval. 
Track 4 "Dirty 
Fingernails" is a 
very weak host 
for SCP-2142, 
with affected 
albums inducing 
Lavinia Complex 
in only 11% of 
listeners. 

's re- 
designation as 
Pol 2142-01 is 
currently 
pending O5- 's 
approval. 

Track 3 "If 
You're Happy 
and You Know 
It" was 
discovered to be 
a highly effective 


SCP-2142 host, 
infecting 100% 
of listeners 
exposed to 
affected albums. 
Footnotes 
1. Corrective Procedure 27 is a Foundation-developed medical 
process that involves inserting a sterilized needle into the patient's 
ear canal. The surgeon's goal is for the needle to penetrate a depth 
sufficient for puncturing the patient's eardrum, rendering the patient 
permanently deaf. Corrective Procedure 27 has so far proven to be 
the only effective cure for SCP-2142's effects. 
2. Named for the article that first described the condition. ; 
Nadeem. "The Lavinia Complex." American Journal of Psychiatry 05 
Mar. 1999 
3. Though Dr. Nadeem discovered the Lavinia Complex and 
brought it to Foundation attention by publishing his article in the 
American Journal of Psychiatry, he did not discover the connection 
between SCP-2142 and the disorder. This connection was later 
made by the Foundation's in-house research team. Dr. Nadeem 
was offered a position as a Junior Researcher for SCP-2142, 
but opted for a dose of Class B amnestics instead. 
4. 90 minutes is not long enough for a non-anomalous, neuro-typical 
human brain to enter REM sleep. 
5. Onset of the Lavinia Complex is easy to diagnose, as the disorder 
initially presents with an intense headache lasting several hours. 
Subjects described this initial onset of symptoms as being similar to 
being "punched in the head" or "like someone is flicking at my brain" 
or "digging fingernails into my brain." 


« SCP-2141 | SCP-2142 | SCP-2143 » 


Test 241-24, / /20 


Subject: Subject 241-M/859-E was chosen from general population. 
Health screenings indicated no allergies. 


Procedure: Subject was exposed to SCP-859 via touch. Subject 
then placed within a MOPP-4 containment suit. Subject was given 
SCP-241 and instructed to open it, and to keep it open. 


Results: Tests on skin sample taken from subject confirm 
development of severe allergy to spider venom, as per usual with 
contact with SCP-859. [DATA EXPUNGED] producing a mild burn. 
SCP-241 retained its previous set of recipes. 


Analysis: SCP-241 apparently requires physical contact with 
Subject. 


Test 241-25, / /20 
Subject: Subject 241-M/859-E 


Procedure: Subject given a standard Class D uniform. Subject was 
given SCP-241 and instructed to open it. 


Results: Subject dropped SCP-241 to the floor and began 
screaming. SCP-241 came to rest against [DATA EXPUNGED]. 
Subject given a mild sedative. SCP-241 contained a set of arachnid- 
based and themed recipes. The meal "Mr. Skeleton's Halloween 
Spider Snacks" was selected and prepared from SCP-241 by 
Subject 241-F. Due to Subject 241-M/859-E having severe 
arachnophobia, [DATA EXPUNGED]. Within two minutes, the 
subject experienced breathing difficulties and partial paralysis. This 
was Closely followed by the typical symptoms of anaphylaxis. 
Immediate administration of epinephrine did not prevent the Subject 
from expiring. 


Analysis: Although the images found in SCP-241 are typically 
considered pleasing or appetizing, it does not seem to have any 
particular sentience. Autopsy confirmed the presence of venom and 
neurotoxins produced by the Brazilian Wandering Spider. Upon 


SCP-2143: Singin’ in the Rain 


Item #: SCP-2143 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2143 is contained within 
an electrically insulated Large Scale Containment Cell at Site-42. 
The center of the cell is to be furnished according to Class-II| 
Humanoid Containment standards, underneath a 3-by 3-meter 
Plexiglas roof supported by 3-meter tall steel girders. Two (2) guards 
equipped with tasers are to be stationed outside SCP-2143's 
containment chamber at all times. In the event that an Omicron 
event expands beyond the containment chamber, Kolokol-2 is to be 
immediately introduced into SCP-2143's containment chamber via 
the ventilation system until SCP-2143 is sedated. Following the 
cessation of Omicron events, non-anomalous objects spawned 
should be incinerated onsite by crew following Bio-safety Level 4 
protocols. Anomalous objects that are spawned should be classified 
as SCPs or anomalous items and contained accordingly. The results 
of each Omicron event should be recorded and uploaded into the 
SCP-2143 data file daily. 


Description: SCP-2143 is a Greek male, approximately 30 years 
old, with black hair and brown eyes. Physically, SCP-2143 is non- 
anomalous in nature, but it possesses extreme proficiency with all 
musical instruments, an eidetic memory for an unknown number of 
songs, and a singing voice that personnel describe as pleasant and 
enjoyable to listen to. Once per day, SCP-2148 will perform a 
random musical piece. SCP-2143 appears to have no control over 
what music it plays, and has never been observed to repeat a piece 
on its own accord. SCP-2143 is able to take musical requests, but is 
only able to perform a piece that has already been performed, and is 
unable to play any musical piece more than twice even under 
duress. 


SCP-2143-2 is a lyre with the ability to immediately relocate to 


SCP-2143 regardless of distance. If played by anyone other than 
SCP-2143, SCP-2143-2 will fail to make a sound. When played by 
SCP-2143, SCP-2143-2 is able to transform into any musical 
instrument, regardless of size or complexity, such as keyboards, 
oboes, guitars, and trumpets. SCP-2143 remains able to vocalize 
while playing wind instruments. 


Performance of a musical piece by SCP-2148 invariably results in 
an Omicron event. During an Omicron event, an anomalous 
stratocumulus cloud (hereby referred to as SCP-2148-3) will form 
directly above SCP-2143. Although SCP-2143-3 will produce 
lightning and thunder, it will rain objects that are thematically linked 
to the music being played instead of water. Omicron events occur 
both indoors and outdoors. If indoors, SCP-2143-3 appears just 
underneath the ceiling, taking on the width and length of the room. If 
outdoors, SCP-2143-3 appears at a size and altitude typical of non- 
anomalous stratocumulus clouds. Omicron events only last as long 
as SCP-2143 is performing a song. 


Each musical piece played by SCP-2143 is linked to a single, 
specific Omicron event. SCP-2143 can view Omicron events, but is 
unable to physically interact with them. It claims that it does not 
purposefully cause these events, and usually expresses distress at 
these occurrences. 


If prevented from performing for more than one day, SCP-2143's 
health and morale will drop drastically. At the same time, personnel 
who come within a three meter radius of SCP-2143 will be afflicted 
by an as-yet unknown disease. Each day SCP-2143 is prevented 
from performing, the area of effect will double in size. Although the 
symptoms of the disease are that of septicemic plague (diarrhea, 
fever, low blood pressure, gangrene, shock, etc.), the disease is 
untreatable by antibiotics. The disease's vector is unknown. If 
SCP-2143 is allowed to sing, any afflicted persons will quickly 
recover, and the area of effect will dissipate. 


Addendum: 
Interview Log 2143-1: 


The following is an interview of SCP-2143 


shortly after the third Omicron Event observed 
during SCP-2143's incarceration. 


Date: Jan. 7, 

Interviewer: Dr. T 

[BEGIN LOG] 

Dr.T : Good morning, SCP-2143. 
SCP-2143: Call me 


Dr.T  : Please answer the following 
questions. 


SCP-2143: Sure thing, good lookin’. 


Dr.T :Do you know why your singing 
causes Omicron Events? 


SCP-2143: It's not my fault. My father said | 
needed to stop singing and get to work, but 
music is my soul! My passion! Drove the old 
bastard crazy. | don't know why, it'd probably 
help him with the ladies... 


Dr.T :SCP-2148, please answer the 
question. 


SCP-2143: I'm a bit rusty on modern music. 
Anyways, so I'm in the middle of this incredible 
riff, right, and the old goat comes in, yelling 
about how my music is distracting him and | 
need to get back to my "real" work before he 
gets mad. | tell him, get this, that he's already 
distracted by his fourth affair in as many days. 
Of course he throws a fit. Cast me down and 
dropped a curse bomb too. 


Dr. T : Whois your father? 


SCP-2143: | don't feel like talking about him 
right now. No, you know what? | do. He is a 
huge fucking prick. He's got an undeserved 
god complex and Dane Cook's sense of 
humor. He can't take a joke or hold his temper 
or libido. He just curses out everyone around 
him. 

Dr.T : When was the first time an Omicron 
event occurred? 


SCP-2143: First time | played a song here. It 
was a disaster for everyone. | was playing 
"The Meaning of Lice" for a really nice girl. 
One ballad away from tapping that and then 
it's raining lice. It was so fucking 
embarrassing! And | bet Dad was just laughing 
his ass off. Ha ha ha. He's such an asshat. 


Dr.T  : Would it be possible to communicate 
with your father? 


SCP-2143: Might as well try to talk to lightning. 
It's probably a better listener. All | want is 
someone to listen to my music. What good is 
music if nobody can enjoy it? But now | can't 
even do that! Every fucking time | sing, it rains. 
But | can't stop singing. It won't stop raining. | 
wish | was in hell. At least there, it wouldn't 
rain. 


At this point, SCP-2143 began playing 
"Regurgitated Guts" and had to be 
tranquilized. SCP-2143 was returned to 
containment. 


Addendum: Recent Omicron Events 

The following table lists the seven most recent songs performed by 
SCP-2143 and the results of each. For a full list of all performed 
songs, see Document 2143-2. 


Original Performer: Song Omicron Event 


The Weather Girls: /t's Raining 
Men 


Beastie Boys: Electric Worm 


The Beatles: Here Comes the 
Sun 


Hoagy Carmichael: Stardust 


Michael Jackson: Blood on the 
Dance Floor 


Edvard Grieg: /n the Hall of the 
Mountain King 


Led Zeppelin: Custard Pie 


Numerous identical instances of 
Luther Vandross emerged from 
the storm. All instances appear to 
have been killed by the fall or 
being crushed by other Luther 
Vandrosses. Each instance 
possessed a copy of the musical 
album The Glow of Love. 

Several instances of SCP- 

were spawned, killing personnel. 
A large sphere of plasma 
emerged, expanding 
exponentially in the middle of the 
chamber. The guards on duty 
entered the chamber and 
tranquilized SCP-2143, causing 
the plasma to dissipate before it 
could consume the chamber. The 
guards were hospitalized for 
severe burns and given 
Foundation Badges of Merit for 
their timely actions. 

Dust composed of iron, silicon, 
sulfur, chlorine, titanium, 
scandium, and calcium emerged. 
SCP-2143's morale decreased 
sharply afterwards for several 
days. 

Switchblades were produced, all 
with blood on the blade. The 
blood from each switchblade was 
genetically identical, although not 
in the Foundation database, and 
found to be HIV-positive. 
1963-era Dam dolls appeared. 
Each Dam doll had a small crown 
on the head. 

Numerous egg custard pies were 
produced. The custard of each 
pie contained vaginal lubrication. 


« SCP-2142 | SCP-2143 | SCP-2144 » 


SCP-2144: Misconception of a Brainchild 


Item #: SCP-2144 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-21 44 is to be kept in an 
open-air enclosure at Site-37. The walls surrounding said enclosure 
are to have windows built in and a gatehouse built along the walls is 
to serve as the access point. 


An observation post is to be established along the perimeter of the 
enclosure. At all times, a guard is to be stationed in the observation 
post to watch over SCP-2144. An auxiliary group of up to three 
guards are to be put on standby, in case the assigned guard is 
unavailable for observation duty. Guards on duty are to rotate in 
shifts of two hours apiece; see Document 2144-© for observation 
duty schedule. 


If SCP-2144 is required to be transported from the enclosure, it is to 
be placed in a hermetically-sealed container with radiation shielding 
and an air pump installed. One side of the container is to be 
transparent, such that SCP-2144 may be observed by personnel. An 
electrocardiogram (ECG) and automated defibrillator are to be 
attached to SCP-2144, with the defibrillator set to activate when its 
heart rate is below 30 bpm. If defibrillation fails to increase heart 
rate, voltage may be increased. Personnel handling SCP-2144 are 
to wear Level A Hazmat suits.