After 8 seconds, a ballpoint pen identical to the 
one used in Experiment 1 appears for 
approximately 0.25 seconds. After 3 seconds, 
a pen identical to the one utilized in 
Experiment 2 appears. After approximately 
three seconds, the three wooden blocks from 
Experiment 7 appear sequentially, exactly one 
second apart. Then, after exactly 0.5 seconds, 
the camera utilized in Experiment 83 
manifested for 0.25 seconds. The objects 
utilized in experiments 9-13 also appeared at 
various time points, until a total of twenty 
seconds had passed. The video cuts abruptly 
back to SCP-3040-1, which is glancing off to 
the side. The footage ends there. 


Analysis: “Footage from Experiment 14 shows no new 
anomalies. Comparison with Experiment 8, however, 
revealed a new trait of SCP-3040-A. All footage 
regarding Experiment 8 now matches Experiment 14, 
though it appears to have been shot from a different 
angle. None of the files show any tampering, and have 
not been viewed since my original viewing. Further 
experimentation is required. This is potentially 
concerning.” — Dr. Klaus 


Experiment 15 - 6/ /1 


Subject: A new GoPro camera of the same make and 
model used in prior experiments. 

Procedure: SCP-3040-1 was instructed to grasp the 
camera for three minutes, then to place it down. 
Results: Footage from Experiments 8 and 14 was not 
overwritten. Camera was undamaged and still fully 
functional. 


+ View Footage 


The recording begins with a short clip of 
SCP-3040-1 much like prior experiments. It 
looks directly at the camera, before reaching 
out to it with the limb that is host to SCP-3040. 
After contact with SCP-3040 is made, the 
video cuts to SCP-3040-A. A quiet hum can be 
heard through the speakers for the entire 
duration of the remaining Clip. 


After 8 seconds, a ballpoint pen identical to the 
one used in Experiment 1 appears for 
approximately 0.25 seconds. After 3 seconds, 
a pen identical to the one utilized in 
Experiment 2 appears. After approximately 
three seconds, the three wooden blocks from 
Experiment 7 appear sequentially, exactly one 
second apart. Then, after exactly 0.5 seconds, 
two instances of the camera utilized in 
Experiment 8 and 14 manifested for 0.25 
seconds. Both cameras manifested facing 
each other, approximately three meters apart. 
The objects utilized in experiments 9-13 also 
appeared at various time points. After the mug 
utilized in Experiment 13 vanished, 
approximately 20 seconds had passed in the 
video. 48 seconds passed before the 
manifestations began, once again stating with 
the ballpoint pen and ending with the coffee 
mug utilized in experiment 13. This would 
repeat once again, before the camera was 
removed. 


Analysis: “SCP-3040-A did not cause the data of 
Experiment 8 and Experiment 14 to change. It is not 
similar objects that are affected, but the exact same 


object. Also of note is the length of the observed pattern. 


All objects persist for the same amount of time, and all 
objects appear at the same time without fail. This 


indicates either a time loop, or a constant repetition of 
patterns. Due to the other temporal traits of SCP-3040-A, 
| am inclined to believe it is a time loop.” — Dr. Klaus 


Incident 3040-1 - 6/ /1 


On 6/ /1 , video footage containing the coffee mug utilized in 
Experiment 13 appeared to change, despite the files being unedited. 
This coincides with a separate experiment performed by Dr. Klaus, 
which utilized the same coffee mug without any fluid in it. 


At approximately 12:35 in Site- on 5/ /1 , numerous 
researchers can be seen around a table. An empty 
coffee mug‘ is seen on the table, adjacent to numerous 
papers. One researcher reaches for the papers, and 
inadvertently causes the mug to fall on its side. All 
adjacent papers appear to stain, as if coffee was poured 
on them, despite no coffee being visible in the mug. 
Researchers scramble, and act as if coffee had been 
spilled despite no liquid being visible on the video feed. 


At 13:56 on 5/ /1 , the same mug was seen in the hands 
of Dr. Klaus. He motions as if he is drinking it, yet no 
liquid is seen within the mug. 


After this incident, Dr. Klaus asserted that in both situations, the mug 
had been full of coffee. He claimed that a similar effect had been 
observed with earlier testing of SCP-3040-A, but it did not affect 
non-digital objects. 


"What was once thought to be an isolated dimension 
now shows that it can literally alter digital history. 
Memories, physical evidence, and everything else is 
unaffected. But digital recordings can be completely 
rewritten, and we may never know. The fact it can rewrite 
our records without our awareness — without a trace — is 
enough for me to ask for a reclassification to Euclid, and 
perhaps seek ways to neutralize it. Primarily for the 
safety and preservation of our data. SCP-3040-1 must 
be kept under careful observation. Allowing it to wander 
the facility now may prove too dangerous unless specific 


actions are taken to minimize the chances of SCP-3040 
altering information on our records.” - Dr. Klaus 


Further testing of SCP-3040-A has been suspended to maintain 
stability and reliability of digital records. SCP-3040 upgraded to 
“Euclid”. Any requests for amputation of SCP-3040 are to be 
rejected until further notice. 


Footnotes 

1. Such as a coffee mug, ballpoint pen, or any item less than 

20 cm3. 

2. This is the same date that SCP-3040-1 lost its left hand. 

3. It is important to note that the camera utilized in Experiment 14 
and Experiment 8 were the exact same camera. 

4. This mug was confirmed to be the one utilized in Experiment 13. 


SCP-3041: The Red Knife 


Item #: SCP-3041 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3041 is to be kept in a 
secure locker on-site. Researchers are not to hold SCP-3041 or 
allow it to come in contact with their bare skin. 


As of 05-22-2015, all access to SCP-3041 is prohibited pending 
further review. Furthermore, until this review is complete, the 
information below should be regarded as outdated and possibly 
inaccurate. 


Description: SCP-3041 is a 12-centimeter iron knife of unidentified 
origin with a hilt wrapped in braided leather. Radiometric dating 
shows inconclusive results for the age of the blade, but indicates the 
hilt was added within the past two centuries. The knife's surface is 
rust-colored and smells of spoiled meat. Despite extensive analysis, 
a source for this odor has yet to be determined. 


SCP-3041 exhibits its anomalous property only once it has been 
held by a sapient subject for a certain period of time. The length of 
time required to trigger SCP-3041's effect varies widely; the 
underlying mechanism remains unknown. 


Once SCP-3041 has activated, subjects will eventually experience a 
dream wherein they use SCP-3041 to attack one or more persons, 
removing and consuming their hearts. This dream is set wherever 
the subject initially held SCP-3041, and typically involves victims 
one would expect to find in this setting. In all cases, subjects do not 
recognize their victims. No victim is known to correlate with an 
actual person (alive or dead). 


Subjects will often continue to have recurrences of this dream with 
little variation. Though amnestics reduce or even eliminate these 


occurrences, most subjects continue to show signs of emotional 
distress, guilt, and psychological trauma associated with PTSD. 
SCP-3041's effect can be triggered multiple times, producing new 
dreams in each case. 


SCP-3041 was found among the personal effects of Daniel 
Crenshall, an elderly recluse and collector of historical antiques who 
committed suicide on 02-15-1987. SCP-3041's anomalous nature 
was discovered when, in reviewing the contents of Mr. Crenshall's 
collection, a researcher began experiencing dreams similar to those 
described in Mr. Crenshall's suicide note. 


Addendum 3041.1: Attachments 
> ACCESS SCP:/3041/tests/series_5.log 


Notably, this was the last series of tests performed with 
SCP-3041. 


SUBJECT: D-85373 

SUMMARY: D-85373 was placed in a room 
alone with SCP-3041 and asked to hold it for 
ten minutes. 

RESULT: Sleep study revealed no unusual 
sleeping patterns. D-85373 reported no 
unusual dreams. 


RESEARCHER NOTE: Nothing unexpected. 


SUBJECT: D-85373 

SUMMARY: D-85373 was placed in a room 
alone with SCP-3041 and asked to hold it for 
ten minutes. 

RESULT: Sleep study revealed acute night- 
terrors. D-85373 described a nightmare in 
which she used SCP-3041 to ritualistically 
mutilate another occupant in the room over the 
course of thirty minutes, finally devouring his 
heart. Although D-85373 described the victim 
as someone wearing a D-Class uniform, the 


victim's description fit no D-Class personnel 
on-site. Furthermore, no D-Class personnel 
on-site were reported as absent or missing. 


RESEARCHER NOTE: Still unable to 
determine what triggers SCP-3041's effect. 
Possibly repetition of exposure? 


SUBJECT: D-85373 

SUMMARY: D-85373 was placed in a room 
alone with SCP-3041 and asked to hold it for 
ten minutes. 

RESULT: Sleep study revealed acute night- 
terrors. D-85373 described a new nightmare, 
in which she had used SCP-3041 to attack and 
mutilate a researcher who entered the room at 
the end of the test. No researcher on-site fit 
D-85373's description; furthermore, no 
researcher on-site was reported as absent or 
missing. 


RESEARCHER'S NOTE: We ought to include 
additional D-Class personnel in the room 
during testing to see if they're incorporated in 
the subject's nightmares. 


SUBJECT: D-85373 

SUMMARY: D-85373 was placed in a room 
alone with SCP-3041 and asked to hold it for 
ten minutes. 

RESULT: Sleep study revealed acute night- 
terrors. D-85373 now described a nightmare 
wherein she attacked and devoured the hearts 
of two D-Class personnel. Again, the 
description of the victims fit no on-site D-Class 
personnel, and no D-Class personnel were 
reported absent or missing. 


RESEARCHER'S NOTE: Despite having left 
explicit instructions to include additional D- 
Class personnel in the room, the test was 
carried out with only D-85373. | will oversee 
the next test personally. Also, staff has started 
to complain of a peculiar smell in the lab. 
Linked to SCP-3041? 


SUBJECT: D-85373 

SUMMARY: D-85373 was placed in a room 
alone with SCP-3041 and asked to hold it for 
ten minutes. 

RESULT: Several hours into the test, D-85373 
doubled over and complained of extreme 
stomach pain. Shortly thereafter, she passed 
out. After being rushed to the infirmary, it was 
determined that her stomach had ruptured. 
She died shortly thereafter from septic shock. 
An autopsy gave no indication as to the cause; 
despite pronounced swelling, her stomach was 
empty. 


RESEARCHER'S NOTE: After analysis of 
notes | took during this test, | found that | had 
made 9 separate attempts to have 2 D-Class 
personnel enter the room. | have no 
recollection of doing this. In fact, outside of 
D-85373, there are — and never have been — 
any D-Class personnel assigned to SCP-3041. 
On top of all of this, the smell throughout the 
lab has become unbearable. 


I've ordered the immediate cessation of all 
tests with SCP-3041 pending review by the 
Site Director. 


> ACCESS SCP:/3041/tests/admin_memo.log 


TO: Researchers Assigned to SCP-3041 
SUBJECT: IMMEDIATE ACTION: CEASE 


[MEME EXPUNGED] until all the infected have [MEME 
EXPUNGED] should provide an opening for me to make contact 
[MEME EXPUNGED]. If | can get the physical key encased within 
the molten lead from my experiment with SCP- then [MEME 
EXPUNGED] until the rest of the Foundation finds us. 


| think I'll stick it in a huge steel box too. You know, just in case. 


Personal Log of: Dr. 
Date: [DATA ABSENT] 2009 


Notes: This final entry is written in blood, and begins with an outline 
of a complex and gruesome ritual involving, among other things, the 
use of 80% of the invoker's blood. Intended purpose of this ritual is 
unknown, and our attempts to recreate it have all failed with the 
subjects falling dead from blood loss before completing the 
procedure. 


[DETAILS OF RITUAL EXPUNGED] 


In the name of the Adversary | Seal the Gates. [MEME EXPUNGED] 
return to your thrones. 


[MEME EXPUNGED] 


Personal Log of: Dr. 
Date: [DATA ABSENT] 2009 
Notes: Again, written in blood. Positively identified as Dr. 


Ss. 


What have | done? My memory is shaky — not surprising 
considering what I’ve been doing to my mind for the past few days. 
The containment must have been successful, as | find myself sealed 
in with 370 and this book. Good. 


The effects of the ritual are beginning to wear off. Feeling extremely 
woozy, consciousness fading. What have | done? Ultimate 
selfishness or ultimate sacrifice? Or just ultimate pettiness and 
spite? 


| must apologize to Richard 


ALL TESTING 


After a careful review of laboratory procedures, 
test footage, and personnel records associated 
with SCP-3041, the following inexplicable 
discrepancies have been noted: 


Despite regulations requiring each SCP 
have both a Lead Researcher and an 
Assistant Lead Researcher, it appears 
only a Lead Researcher was assigned to 
SCP-3041. The reason behind this 
oversight is currently under review. 
Critical site-wide shortages of D-Class 
personnel have been reported since 
testing with SCP-3041 began. These 
shortages have yet to be explained; 
while no D-Class personnel appear to be 
absent or missing, only a fraction of the 
expected number of D-Class personnel 
are present. 

Despite each test with SCP-3041 
reported as lasting only ten minutes, 
video footage for each test ranges from 
ten minutes to four hours. Furthermore, 
when viewed, this footage exhibits what 
is believed to be a cognitohazard effect: 
Only portions of the video can be 
perceived by viewers. 

Despite several thorough examinations, 
the labs used for testing SCP-3041 
continue to smell of rotting meat. This 
effect remains unexplained, and is very 
likely anomalous. 


For these reasons, all testing with SCP-3041 is 
to be suspended until further notice. SCP-3041 
is to be secured in an on-site safe-box 
immediately. All labs used to test SCP-3041 


are to undergo a Class VI decontamination 
procedure, and all personnel involved in 
testing are to be examined for potential 
infection with antimemetic agents. 


> ACCESS SCP:/3041/files/suicide_note.log 


The following note was found at Mr. Crenshall's desk 
shortly after his body was discovered: 


The nightmare began a year ago, and it still 
won't stop. In it, my arm is wet with blood, the 
knife in hand — glittering like a brilliant, shining 
ruby. My heart beats like a drum; before me, | 
see the faces of strangers, contorted in agony, 
screaming for mercy. A woman. A man. 
Children... three girls, and a little baby boy. | 
do not know them. | cut them open. | cut them 
open, and then | eat their hearts. 


| know it's just a nightmare. But it feels so real, 
so vivid... and there are times when | swear | 
can taste raw meat on the back of my tongue. 
When | can feel it slide down my throat, into 
my belly. 


I've lived a long, lonely life. | have never 
known friends or family... so why do | live ina 
house with so many rooms? Why does each 
room fill me with guilt and dread? Why can't | 
bring myself to go down to my basement — 
why does it smell like rotting flesh? 


And why do | own a crib? 


My nightmare took place under the house. I've 
never gone down to look. I'm too afraid. If 
you're reading this, then you'll have to look for 
me. Maybe you'll find nothing. | pray you find 
nothing. 


Either I'm crazy or I'm the Devil. 
Please, God, let me be crazy. 


Despite a thorough investigation of Mr. Crenshall's 
basement, researchers reported that the only thing of 
note was the overpowering odor of rancid meat.