For brevity, the following excerpts are some of the more 


important findings from experiments with SCP-3973. 


Test 1: 

Procedure: Asked for die to land on the "2" 
side. 

Results: Die landed on the "2" side 


After several tests to confirm that the results were an 


anomalous effect, and not merely coincidence, Dr. Harpy 


suggested asking SCP-3973 if it was listening or could 
understand them, as it was able to give them the 
numbers they asked for. 


Test 14: 

Procedure: Asked if SCP-3973 could 
understand what the doctors were saying, with 
the "2" side for yes and the "3" side for no. 
Results: The die landed with the "2" side 
facing up. 

Analysis: The possibility of sapience in 
SCP-3973 is considered. 


dreamless sleep. For the entire duration of containment, SCP-515 
has ingested no food or water and has passed no waste; what has 
kept him alive for so long is still under study. 


Even asleep, SCP-515 has been known to speak on rare occasions. 
Little of what is said is intelligible, and that which can be heard is 
typically incoherent, similar to the speech of a person in the grip of 
delirium. Portions have been recorded for future research; no 
noticeable difference in the movement of SCP-515-1 has been 
noted during these periods. 


Records of SCP-515 in somniloquy 


"The vessel cannot view the [incomprehensible], it simply 
moves in time with the sea." (26 Dec 19 ) 

"There are more, there are always more." [repeated for 
several minutes] (73 Apr, 20 ) 

[DATA EXPUNGED] 

"Can you see where | am? Can you breathe? Can you 
move?" (06 Aug, 20 ) 


Whenever SCP-515 moves in any capacity, one or more of a 
number of celestial objects, mostly asteroids, move as well. The 
estimated nineteen objects [heretofore collectively named 
SCP-515-1] vary in diameter from 1.5 km to 33.6 km; the largest of 
these is roughly 133% the size of the object that caused the 
Vredefort impact crater in Free State, South Africa. Regardless of 
the direction of SCP-515's motion, SCP-515-1 only ever moves 
toward Earth. A twitch of a finger or toe typically corresponds to a 
movement of about 140 kilometers; comparable movement of a limb 
indicates motion of SCP-515-1 on the scale of 460 km or more. 
Sustained motion, such as sleepwalking, has been demonstrated to 
correlate with the objects traveling toward Earth at velocities 
reaching 280,000 kilometers per hour. The rise and fall of 
SCP-515's chest unfortunately must not be stopped and, according 
to Foundation satellites, corresponds with a movement in the 
celestial objects to the degree of 10 km per respiratory cycle. 


If SCP-515 is killed, it is presumable that someone with a similar 
anomaly will appear someplace else on the planet [see Addendum 
515-02]. Due to the difficulty and danger of having to find such an 


Test 15: 

Procedure: Asked if SCP-3973 was aware of 
what was going on around it. 

Results: The die landed with the "2" side 
facing up. 


Test 16: 

Procedure: Asked if SCP-3973 had thoughts. 
Results: The die landed with the "2" side 
facing up. 

Note: In the months that SCP-3973 as been 
in Foundation custody, it has been kept in a 
box in a locked anomalous item containment 
locker. Now we are faced with the possibility of 
sapience. -Dr. Harpy 


Through testing, it was revealed that SCP-3973 exhibits signs of 
sapience. A communication system has been established with 
SCP-3973. The object must be placed on a surface that has a radius 
less than 50 cm. The interviewer can then roll a 20-sided and a 6- 
sided die. SCP-3973 will make the die show a number that lines up 
with a letter of the alphabet. If the letter is on a spot in the alphabet 
lower than 20, SCP-3973 will make the 6-sided die fall off of the 
table. All dice falling off of the table indicates a period. 


+ Interview 3973-1 
Interviewed: SCP-3973 
Interviewer: Dr. Harpy 


Foreword: Dr. Harpy performed the interview 
with the aforementioned dice-based 
communication system. 

<Begin Log> 


Dr. Harpy: What is the first thing you can 
remember, SCP-3973? 


SCP-3973: WHERE IS COMMANDER 


Dr. Harpy: Commander? Can you elaborate? 


SCP-3973: COMMANDER TOOK ME AND 
SQUAD IN. PUT US TOGETHER. MADE US 
THE MEN WE ARE TODAY. 


Dr. Harpy: Others? There are more like you? 


SCP-3973: OTHERS BUT NOT LIKE ME. 
LOOK THE SAME BUT NO BRAINS. STILL 
NICE TO BE AROUND. 


Dr. Harpy: What is the last thing you can 
remember before being put into our custody? 


SCP-3973: COMMANDER WAS UPSET. NOT 
SURE WHY. WAS HELPING COMMANDER 
WIN BIG BATTLE. GIVING HIGHEST ROLLS. 
PEOPLE SEEMED MAD AT COMMANDER. 
CALL THEM CHEATER. | THOUGHT | DID 
SOMETHING WRONG. DECIDED TO GIVE 
LOWEST INSTEAD OF HIGHEST FROM 
THEN ON. TOO LATE. COMMANDER LEFT 
US IN A DROP POD. 


Dr. Harpy: ...| think | see. You've done well 
SCP-3973. Any closing remarks? 


SCP-3973: THANK YOU FOR LISTENING 
SERGEANT 


<End Log> 


Note: Following Interview 3973-1, | am formally 
requesting a change in the containment procedures for 
SCP-3973. | suggest moving the object to a glass box in 
an Anomalous Item Research Lab so it can see people 
more often as a "reward" for being compliant during 
interviews. - Dr. Harpy 


Addendum: SCP-3973 was discovered at , a war game 


tournament in the city of , -A Foundation agent (Agent T  ) 
who was attending that tournament on their personal time had heard 
rumors of acompetitor (M C_ ) who had been accused of 
cheating at multiple tournaments. MC _ left all his figures behind 
in a box after getting banned for cheating at the tournament. Agent 
T took the box home to try to find out how the cheating had 
occurred. Shortly after, the anomalous property was discovered. 


Several items were discovered in the box that SCP-3973 was found 
in, including: 


¢ Several more Space Marine miniatures 

* Several different types of dice 

¢ Photographs of miniatures posed together, SCP-3973 is 
possibly in one of them 


Footnotes 

1. Model, paint scheme, and paint type all indicate that it comes 
from the "Space Marine + Paint" set. The paint scheme and 
characteristics such as the inverted omega symbol identify it as part 
of the "Ultramarines chapter". 


SCP-3974: Such Sweet Sorrow 


Item #: SCP-3974 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3974 instances are stored 
in humanoid containment cells. Relative humidity is to remain below 
50%. The temperature of the cells containing instances -1,-2, and -4, 
is to be kept at 17° Celsius. The containment cells of SCP-3974 
objects are to be decontaminated once daily. Level-A hazmat suits 
are required for direct or indirect interaction with said objects. 


The temperature of the cell containing SCP-3974-3 is to be kept at 
15° Celsius. Food provided to the object is to be in paste form, and 
its heart rate is to be monitored during its sleep cycle. The object is 
to be tranquilized should it attempt to inflict self harm. It is to receive 
counselling on a regular basis, until its condition stabilizes. 


Should any personnel assigned to SCP-3974 exhibit symptoms of 
SCP-3974-A infection, they are to be quarantined and tested. 
Personnel infected by SCP-3974-A are to be considered lost, and 
their remains incinerated. The area they had occupied is to be 
decontaminated. 


To encourage cooperation and maintain psychological health, 
personnel handling SCP-3974 instances are permitted to address 
said instances by the appropriate names given prior to containment. 
All other personnel are required to refer to an instance by its 
respective designation. 


Following Incident 3974-3C, additional security measures have been 
implemented, to prevent potential unauthorized retrieval of 
SCP-3974 instances. 


Description: SCP-3974 is the designation for 4 human children, 
referred to as SCP-3974-1 to -4. Instances -1 and -3 are disfigured 


as a result of unfavorable conditions during initial transport. The 
remaining instances are unremarkable in appearance, aside from 
their anomalous condition. 


The bodies of SCP-3974 instances have been converted into 
chocolate candy! through an unknown process. All organs 
corresponding to a human subject are present within the instances, 
and function as expected. The skeletal structure is composed of 
compacted sugar crystals, with a density similar to that of human 
bone. The nutritional requirements of the objects are identical to that 
of children of similar age range. Unknown metabolic processes allow 
for nutrients absorbed to be converted into chocolate. 


SCP-3974 instances are carriers of a previously unknown viral 
pathogen2, henceforth referred to as SCP-3974-A. Infection occurs 
through physical contact, or with bodily fluids of SCP-3974 
instances. Upon infecting a human subject, SCP-3974-A will begin 
to rearrange its tissues into a material approximately 80% identical 
to chocolate, in terms of nutrition and structure. Initial symptoms 
include fever, skin lesions and lethargy, later developing into 
diarrhea, loss of mobility, and vomiting. The infection will progress to 
a point where the subject is completely converted into chocolate and 
expires due to organ failures. Similar to SCP-3974 instances, 
infected subjects are also able to spread the infection. Consuming 
the chocolate created by SCP-3974-A will invariably result in 
infection. 


The pathogen affects all cell types, with the exception of 
erythrocytes and osteocytes. The exact process by which 
SCP-3974-A converts a host's tissues into chocolate is unclear, 
however, it is notably complex, involving multiple stages. Following 
lysis, additional virions and a chocolate-like substance is released. 
The pathogen also utilizes the gut flora of the subject to facilitate 
fermentation of the chocolate substance, which produces flavor 
precursors responsible for a chocolate taste. Research is ongoing 
into methods, or antiviral drugs to treat this infection. 


SCP-3974 instances are susceptible to melting when exposed to 
temperatures above 17° Celsius. Disfigurement caused by melting 
has not been observed to heal, and is currently considered 
irreversible. Unrelated injuries such as minor cuts or abrasions have 


been observed to heal. 


All SCP-3974 instances were initially recovered on / /19 , fromthe 
property of Garrison, in , _. The subject owns a local 
confection production company. On / /19 , Garrison organised an 
event inspired by the book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, by 
Roald Dahl, to celebrate its anniversary. This event involved 
selecting subjects of ages ranging from 8 to 12 who had randomly 
found prizes within confections produced by his company. These 
subjects were granted a tour of Garrison's facility, during which the 
children were converted into their current state. 


All but one of the children selected, , were retrieved by the 
Foundation and designated SCP-3974 instances. Both Garrison and 

have not been located to date, and are considered persons of 
interest. No anomalous equipment were encountered in the facility. 
Parents and guardians associated with the event were administered 
appropriate amnestic treatment, and led to believe that a gas leak 
was responsible for their loss of consciousness. The facility was 
secured, and the children and Garrison were reported to have died 
in a minor explosion. Evidence was fabricated as necessary, and 
suitable cadavers were supplied in place of the instances. 


Addendum 3974-1a: It was discovered, shortly after initial 
discovery, that the chocolate comprising SCP-3974-3 melts at a 
higher rate than other instances. During transport, the object began 
melting, resulting in severe disfigurement and the loss of coherent 
speech. It expresses constant discomfort, if not pain. SCP-3974-3 
attempted to self terminate on / /19 , by repeatedly slamming its 
head on its toilet seat, resulting in further disfigurement. 


SCP-3974-3 was successfully tranquilized before serious injury was 
inflicted. It was treated for contusions, and subsequently diagnosed 
with clinical depression. 


Addendum 3974-2a: Senior Researcher has abolished the 
practice of addressing SCP-3974 instances by the names given 
prior to their containment, as no further information can be obtained 
from said objects. 


Addendum 3974-3a: 


The following documents are restricted to personnel with a 
clearance level of 4/3974 or above. 


+ Document 3974-B 
Item #: SCP-3974-B 
Object Class: Euclid Keter 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3974-B is to 
be contained within a humanoid containment cell with a 
filtered ventilation system with the ability to be 
hermetically sealed if required. 


The containment chamber is to be decontaminated once 
daily by a team of personnel wearing level-A hazmat 
suits. Food and water are to be provided subsequently. 
Permission to tranquilize the object during this procedure 
has been granted, should it refuse to cooperate with 
personnel, or display hostility. The object is to be 
handled with the same precautions as bio-hazardous 
materials. 


The object has been known to react with hostility toward 
personnel assigned to its containment. On-site personnel 
are to be monitored for symptoms of SCP-3974-A 
infection. Appropriate procedures are to be administered, 
should infection be detected. 


Although SCP-3974-B is deceased, information given by 
the object suggests that its consciousness still exists in 
an undetermined location. Resources are being allocated 
to confirm its statement, facilitate its recovery, and 
subsequently contain the object. 


Description: SCP-3974-B is a Caucasian male, formerly 
known as , aged at 12 years, although it identifies 
itself as Garrison. The object is physically identical to 
a non-anomalous human subject within the appropriate 
age range, but behaves atypically. The object exhibits a 
mental capacity equivalent of a subject aged at least 30 


years. 


SCP-3974-B is an asymptomatic carrier of SCP-3974-A; 
experiencing no ill effects from the pathogen. Infection 
occurs through physical contact with SCP-3974-B, or its 
bodily fluids. The reason why the object is unaffected by 
the pathogen is not known. 


The object claims to possess the skills required to 
produce anomalous consumables, assumed to be 
detrimental to human subjects. This property has not 
been observed, and is currently unconfirmed. 


SCP-3974-B was recovered at the confection 
manufacturing facility of Garrison, on / /19 . Agents 
assigned to monitor the facility recognized the object as 
one of the children last seen with Garrison, and 
proceeded to apprehend it. The object responded with 
hostility, and infected 2 agents, thus confirming its 
anomalous properties. 


+ Interview Log 3974-2 
Interviewed: SCP-3974-B 
Interviewer: Dr. 
<Begin Log> 


SCP-3974-B: How long do you intend to keep 
me here? 


Dr. : SCP-3974-B, please state your 
nature. 


SCP-3974-B : Is that the way it is, then? Very 
well. | have time. My prison is a holy place. 


Dr. : SCP-3974-B, you are to cooperate 
with my instructions. State your nature. 


SCP-3974-B: | used to be known as 


Garrison, owner of the factory where your 
people ambushed me. You are free to refer to 
me as such, although now | am something 
more. | am a messenger. 


Dr. : As we stated in the last interview, 
your designation is SCP-3974-B, and you will 
be referred to as such. Explain what you 
meant when you said you are a messenger. 


SCP-3974-B: A messenger for the chocolate 
gods. Are you intent on receiving the good 
news? 


Dr. : We'll leave that for a later interview. 
Explain why your appearance is identical to 
that of 


SCP-3974-B: Ah, _. He was the perfect host 
for me. | specifically chose him over the other 
children. | fed him the chocolate of 
transference, so | could infuse my 
consciousness into his being. | must say, it 
certainly is refreshing to feel young again.