not mentioning a specific type of animal will produce no response; 
all requests for a catalogue of available animals have been ignored. 
Payment is not needed in order to receive the instance of 
SCP-1240-C. All checks which have been sent with requests for 
animals have gone uncashed. SCP-1240-C will appear at the front 
entrance to the return address sometime during daylight hours, at a 
moment when no one is directly observing the front entrance; no 
delivery person or delivery vehicle has ever been observed. If the 
front entrance is monitored by cameras the cameras will 
momentarily fail, and SCP-1240-C will appear during that moment. 


SCP-1240-C is an animal, which will always be delivered within a 
living environment or a means of transporting the animal. 
SCP-1240-C will never be the type of animal mentioned in the letter 
which provoked its delivery, but it always imitate some of the 
behaviors of the mentioned animal. Where the physiology of the 
animal would prevent the behaviour from being imitated, the 
imitation is achieved through anomalous means. What enables the 
anomalous behaviour is unknown, since all instances of SCP-1240- 
C have gross, fine and cellular anatomy identical to non-anomalous 
members of the same species, as well as identical biochemistry and 
DNA. 


Examples of instances of SCP-1240-C: 

SCP-1240-C-12: 

Animal mentioned: Guinea pig. 

Animal received: Humpback anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii). 


SCP-1240-C-12 was received in a wire cage stocked with cedar 
sawdust, pellet feed and a water bottle. SCP-1240-C-12 "swims" 
through the air via unknown means at the same height an adult 
guinea pig holds its body off the ground, and can move over any 
obstacle a normal adult guinea pig could. It is constantly coated in a 
film of salt water which never dries out. It has no difficulty eating 
vegetable matter, even though its teeth are completely unsuited for 
the task, and has survived for over a year on a diet of vegetables, 
even though anglerfish are obligate carnivores. 


SCP-1240-C-13: 
Animal mentioned: Deep-sea anglerfish. 
Animal received: Domestic rat (R. norvegicus). 


SCP-1240-C-13 was received in a fish tank filled with salt water. It 
was dead on arrival. Necropsy revealed that, although the 
specimen's lungs were full of salt water, the cause of death was not 
drowning, but decompression sickness. 


SCP-1240-C-21: 
Animal mentioned: Breeding pair of piranha. 


Animal received: Breeding pair of golden hamsters (Mesocricetus 
auratus). 


SCP-1240-C-21 was received in a fish tank full of fresh water. They 
breathe underwater, and "drown" when they attempt to breathe air. 
They swim by stroking their paws through the water, though the 
speed and agility with which they swim is much greater than should 
be possible by that means of locomotion. They eat flesh and predate 
on fish like piranha, but store food in their cheeks like normal 
hamsters. 


After several months in Foundation possession they mated in the 
manner of normal hamsters. The female grew gravid over time like a 
normal hamster, but engaged in no nesting behavior. After giving 
birth it paid no attention to its infants, similar to a female piranha 
laying eggs. The infants were curled up into tight little balls, and 
grew in size as time went by, without receiving any milk from the 
mother. When they reached the age that normal hamster weaned 
they uncurled and began swimming and eating like their parents. 


SCP-1240-C-30: 
Animal mentioned: Corn snake. 
Animal received: Worker ant (Tetramorium caespitum). 


SCP-1240-C-30 was received in a terrarium which was fitted out ina 


manner typical for one used to house a corn snake. SCP-1240-C-30 
moves like a normal ant, and will climb over vertical and upside- 
down surfaces, unlike a corn snake. It seems to have the same 
senses and sensory range as a corn snake, but still waves its 
antenna when sensing its surroundings. It has shown no anomalous 
equivalent to the constricting behavior of corn snakes. When 
presented with a dead mouse, it will run at the mouse with a speed 
much greater than an ant should be able to achieve, and when it 
reaches the mouse its mouth (but not mandibles or the rest of its 
head) swells to an enormous size and partially engulfs the mouse. It 
then engages in a "gulping" behavior which moves the mouse 
further into its mouth. After the mouse is fully engulfed in the mouth 
it is slowly moved to SCP-1240-C-30's thorax, and then from the 
thorax to the metasoma (abdomen), with its body elastically 
stretching and shrinking to accommodate. When the mouse is fully 
in the metasoma SCP-1240-C-30 will attempt to move to a resting 
place. However, since its thorax and legs will be lifted off of the 
ground due to its distended metasoma, its legs fruitlessly wave 
around in the air. An hour later the waving of its legs will slow down 
and then stop, which is presumed to be SCP-1240-C-30 going into a 
dormant state. 


As time passes the bulk within the metasoma shrinks; it is unknown 
where the mass goes. When the mouse has been digested down to 
hair and claws the anus will momentarily swell and the remains will 
be expelled, at which point SCP-1240-C-30 will be able to move 
again. 


« SCP-1239 | SCP-1240 | SCP-1241 » 


SCP-1241: Livin' With Werewolves 


Item #: SCP-1241 
Object Class: Neutralised (formerly Safe) 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1241 is to be overridden 
with a localised signal produced by Transmission Stations 1241-a 
and 1241-b, broadcasting a pre-recorded series of television 
programmes. A cover story regarding the production of SCP-1241 
by a local studio has been circulated in case of containment failure. 
In order to continually monitor the content of SCP-1241, an 
apparatus is to be maintained to isolate and record it. Please refer to 
Document 1241-B for further information. 


* Update: As of 2011-08-09, SCP-1241 has no active 
containment procedures. A story describing the bankruptcy of 
the responsible party referenced in a previously released 
cover-story has been released. The area is to be continually 
observed for any signs which could indicate a 
recommencement of SCP-1241 activity. 


Description (prior to 2011-10-23): SCP-1241 is a television 
broadcast transmitted in a roughly 8 x 8 kilometer area in 
[REDACTED], Texas, USA; the programme manifests every week 
on Tuesday at 23:30, for an average of 20 minutes. Analysis of the 
signal has revealed it to be inconsistent with standard television 
frequencies, and attempted replications of the broadcast outside of 
the original area have failed to transmit it coherently. It is not 
normally possible for standard televisions to coherently play signals 
of SCP-1241's frequency or strength. 


SCP-1241 resembles a television programme of the situational 
comedy genre. The broadcast consists of multiple episodes! 
depicting the domestic life of a middle-aged human male? and a 
group of 4-8 humanoid canids, who evidently share an apartment 
accommodation in Los Angeles, California, USA. Each episode 


possesses the same opening sequence (roughly thirty seconds of 
music with lyrics sung by an adult human female, describing the 
aforementioned premise) which gives a list of cast members and 
other individuals involved in productions, as well as giving the title of 
SCP-1241 as “Livin’ With Lupes”. None of the named people or the 
individual portraying the character of "Lad" have been successfully 
identified: the majority of names are associated with persons not 
working in an entertainment-related career. For a detailed 
transcription of the names and lyrics provided in said opening, 
please refer to Document 1241-C. 


The behaviour of the entities featured in SCP-1241 has 
inconsistently varied between typical canine and more humanoid 
behaviour with each episode. 


Summarised Document 1241-A: The following is a selection of 
notable examples of SCP-1241. 


Episode: 1, "Hemlock". 


Summary: The “Lad” character is introduced, shown 
shopping in a retail store. The character encounters 
“Martin Wilkinson”, one of the canid organisms. Dialogue 
between the two characters then ensues, during which 
the Lad character mentions that he is looking for a 
residence. The Martin character states that he is renting 
a room in an apartment complex, but is looking for a 
room-mate. 


Upon later accepting the offer made by “Martin” after 
some deliberation and arriving at the complex, the Martin 
character reveals that the remaining canid entities are 
also living in the residence. The episode ends with a 
close shot of "Lad" displaying shock. 


Additional Notes: Excerpt of dialogue between “Lad” and 
“Martin”. 


Martin: “I had a cousin who was a talking 
hamster.” 
Lad: “Oh, really? Where is he now?” 


Martin: “Dead. He joined the IRA and someone 
ate him.” 


Episode: 3, “Dog Eat Dog World”. 


Summary: Follows several attempts made by the Martin 
character to seek employment after resigning from an 
office job, as a result of a younger individual being 
promoted to a higher-paid position "for the third time this 
year.” The character subsequently briefly gains jobs in 
several low-skill areas including reception, a janitorial 
position and clerical duties in a public library. During the 
first fifteen minutes, the character is dismissed from each 
for various reasons, including repeatedly arriving late, 
ineptitude and consuming a live chicken in front of 
several children. 


Episode: 14, “Big Wolf Blowing Down”. 


Summary: Follows the main characters coping with an 
unnamed hurricane predicted to affect their area of 
residence. The latter half of the episode focuses on their 
behaviour while made to remain inside due to the event. 
Notably, the video during this period is blurred and 
shaky, and the majority of the dialogue does not appear 
to relate to the given premise (see below), instead 
describing a device of undisclosed function which 
appears to be at risk of becoming damaged. 


Additional Notes: Excerpt of dialogue between “Lad” and 
an un-named canine character (referred to here as 
“Unnamed’): 


Unnamed: "Please don't let it break." 

Lad: "I won't." 

Unnamed: "It’s too important to break. It’s 
been so nice, being able to think." 

Lad: "I know. | won’t let it break. I'll fix it 
somehow. | promise." 

Unnamed: "| suppose | should just enjoy the 
moment before | have to go back. At least it 


gave me these moments. I'll always have 
that." 


Episode: 15, untitled (the opening sequence was not 
present). 


Summary: 19 minutes and 32 seconds of footage 
depicting two malnourished domestic dogs (one 
Dalmatian and one Great Dane) lying down in a cage. 
The episode terminated at 22:59 with little change in the 
animals’ activity, camera position or camera angle 
throughout. 


Incident 1241-1: On 2011-05-02, SCP-1241 failed to be detected at 
its regular time. SCP-1241 was not found to be active in the 
subsequent two weeks. 


On 2011-05-17, a rented space in , Canada was 
investigated by its landlord following a failure of the individual renting 
it (one ) to make regular payment. Due to the items 
discovered within the residence, follow-up enquiry was later made 
by Foundation personnel after the landlord attempted to contact 
local authorities. The contents of the locale were found to be: 


¢ Four large dog crates. 


¢ The remains of six dogs of various large breeds and a human 
subject (later identified as Mr. ), all showing damage 
consistent with roughly two weeks of decomposition and 
partial consumption (varying between specimens). 


Electronic equipment, primarily consisting of that used in 
recording and broadcasting, including: a Panasonic-brand 
video camera (non-functioning) and tripod stand, a playback 
video monitor (non-functioning), a Boom operator and a VHS 
recorder/player labelled “OUTGOING EPISODES’ (non- 
functioning). 


A surviving male Weimaraner specimen, displaying signs of 
severe deformity and malnutrition. The subject expired within 
an hour of being removed from the locale despite attempted 


medical intervention. An autopsy carried out shortly after 
revealed that part of its skeleton had been replaced with 
bones of a distinctly humanoid structure, primarily around its 
jaw, skull and legs. 


SCP-1241 was declared Neutralised on 2011-08-09. 


Footnotes 
1. 15 at time of neutralisation. 
2. The name of the aforementioned man is given as “Lad”. 


« SCP-1240 | SCP-1241 | SCP-1242 » 


SCP-1242: Doppelganger Virus 


Item #: SCP-1242 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1242 is to be contained in 
two adjoining rooms measuring 2m x 2m x 3m capable of sustaining 
quarantine for a Category A, UN 2814 biohazard. The rooms should 
be separated by an airlock. All access to subject is to be limited to a 
single entry point equipped with remote handling, clean room, 
decontamination, and quarantine facilities. Remote handling is to be 
used when interacting with SCP-1242 whenever possible. Level A 
biohazard suits are required for all non-test subjects physically 
interacting with SCP-1242. 


Nutritional needs are human normal, and should be met using 
standard quarantine protocols. Waste material should be treated as 
a Category A, UN 2814 biohazard. Waste may be disposed of only 
after heat-sterilization and storage for a period of no less than 14 
days to ensure success of the sterilization procedures. 


Subject is on strict suicide watch, and is not allowed any object or 
material that would facilitate self-harm. Due to subject's proven 
capacity for self-harm, all requests made by subject must be 
submitted to the Site Director. 


Description: SCP-1242 is an adolescent Caucasian human male 
137 cm in height, weighing 41 kg. Subject communicates primarily in 
English, is intelligent, and generally cooperative with Foundation 
personnel. 


Subject exudes a retro-viral agent, hereafter referred to as 
SCP-1242-1, from all bodily orifices and glands. SCP-1242-1 is 
99.9% infectious when transmitted by direct contact through skin 
contact and 100% infectious when transmitted by direct contact 
through ingestion. SCP-1242-1 has been shown to be infectious to 


varying degrees through indirect contact for up to 14 days on 
average, with the longest recorded period between viral emission 
and infection being ~26 days. 


SCP-1242-1 contains an unusually large amount of fragmented 
genetic material and acts directly on the genetic and cellular level, 
temporarily reverting each individual cell to the stem cell stage 
through an unknown process before remaking it as a new cell. 
Individuals infected are to be classified as SCP-1242-1a and 
quarantined immediately. Infection is followed by an incubation 
period of 6 hours, after which SCP-1242-1 symptoms begin to 
manifest. 


¢ Six hours: SCP-1242-1a experience acute pain in joints, 
fever ranging from 38-40 C, respiratory difficulty, cardiac 
arrhythmia, and cyanotic extremities. SCP-1242-1 ceases to 
be infectious at this time. 


¢ Eight hours: Subjects in this stage indicate that pain is now 
global to the body, and intense. Symptoms diverge in this 
stage depending on the initial mass of the infected individual. 


M@ There is currently no data on individuals exactly 
matching the mass of SCP-1242; however, it has 
been noted that symptoms beyond this point are 
significantly less severe for individuals within +/- 
10kg of 40kg. 

M SCP-1242-1a that are larger in mass than 
SCP-1242 begin experiencing violent emesis, 
diarrhea, and perspiration beyond the levels 
associated with fever temperatures. Waste 
produced in this manner is composed of tissue 
types from throughout the body. Subjects begin to 
gradually decrease in mass and physical size. 
Instances larger in mass than SCP-1242 have an 
estimated 43% survival rate of this stage.