In the closest areas accessible to the public, sound pressure 
averaged 35dB before soundproofing of the cave and was not 
easily distinguished from other background noise. Exposure to 
SCP-2278 in those conditions was mildly cognitohazardous, causing 
disorientation and uneasiness, as well as suicidal ideation in 
depressed subjects. Such effects were only temporary, disappearing 
when perception of the pattern was discontinued. Cognitohazardous 
effects at ground level stopped after the cave was soundproofed in 
1996. 


Direct exposure to SCP-2278 in the cave itself causes more 
pronounced effects, the most notable being catatonia and a 
significant perceptual time dilation. After-effects can last for several 
months, manifesting as dysthymia or low-grade clinical melancholy. 
Sound pressure at the source is variable but routinely reaches 
130 dB, making it a direct physical hazard. 


The anomalous nature of SCP-2278 was not discovered until 
advances in statistical analysis revealed a higher than average 
mortality rate in the area. Several drownings and barge wreckings 
first thought to be accidental have since been re-qualified. 


The signal's source itself was serendipitously identified during an 
investigation into the disappearance of several divers in the 
immediate area. After contact with Agent L was lost, his beacon 
kept emitting from a location inside the rock. The retrieval team 
found no access to the beacon's location until Agent D accessed 
a previously unseen underwater tunnel. Later testing showed the 
entrance appears as an impenetrable rocky talus to anyone not 
carrying gold. Both Agent L and Agent D wore gold signet 
rings. 


After a short sump, the entrance tunnel leads into an irregularly 
shaped underground hall, 47 m (I) x 23 m (w) x 27 m (h) in its largest 
dimensions. Most of the hall is occupied by the carcass of a 
creature, laying in pooled red water, from which the anomalous 
sound pattern emanates. The carcass, designated SCP-2278-A, 
resembles that of a specimen of Balaenoptera musculus in an 
advanced state of decay. It possesses several features reminiscent 
of Homo sapiens : misshapen arms and legs, a mane of fine blonde 
hair and a human-like, feminine face. 


Necropsy of SCP-2278-A has shown an aberrant genetic makeup 
with only passable correspondences with B. musculus and H. 
sapiens genomes. The analyzed tissue is heavily contaminated by 
organic __ pollutants: organophosphates, dinitro-ortho-cresol, 
endosulfan, mercury ethoxyethyl-hydroxyde, dyes and_ other 
compounds. This contaminant profile matches both that of the red 
water found in the cave and of the 1986 Schweizerhalle chemical 
spill. 


37 human bodies were recovered from the cave, in various states of 
decay. Autopsy of the freshest ones indicate death from exposure 
and dehydration. Unconsumed supplies were recovered, lending 
credence to the hypothesis that direct SCP-2278 exposure causes a 
deep and acute form of melancholia. None of the recovered artifacts 
were older than the second quarter of the 19th century. 


Given the touristic nature of the site, non-destructive extraction of 
SCP-2278-A is not feasible. In situ containment, tentative Euclid 
classification and application of the Genius Loci protocol were 
requested on 11/5/1996 and subsequently approved. ISO 7010- 
W003 signage is installed underwater near the entrance to 
discourage access. A secure airlock was built to restrict access 
through the tunnel. The main hall was soundproofed with 50 cm of 
low pressure spray polyurethane foam. 


Addendum: Internal Memo - DoE/LdC/18-4-1996-IM-1 


Complete and undisturbed. What a _ lovely para- 
archeological record. Heine, 1824. Nothing we recovered 
was much older than the poem. This isn't the first 
anomaly we find that was created through manifestation 


of belief. This is, however, the first time we have solid, 
material proof towards that hypothesis. Only time will tell 
if the Genius Loci protocol can alter those anomalies just 
enough to make them non threatening. But this is our 
perfect test subject. 


Louise de Chavialle, 


Director, 
Department of Ethnography. 


SCP-2279: THE PEOPLE'S PET STORE 


Item #: SCP-2279 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: A false construction project has 
been set up around SCP-2279 to prevent civilians from entering the 
structure. The interior of the anomaly is to be monitored via 
surveillance cameras. 


Only Foundation operatives are allowed into SCP-2279. Testing of 
D-Class must be carefully monitored to observe the requirements for 
SCP-2279 activation. 


Description: SCP-2279 is a pet store located in , Tennessee. A 
sign reading "THE PEOPLE'S PET SHOP" hangs above the door of 
the structure. The building lacks windows and its only entrance is 
the front door. SCP-2279 is occupied by various domesticated 
animals, hereby designated SCP-2279-A, and humanoid entities, 
hereby designated SCP-2279-B. 


While humans are not within SCP-22791, instances of SCP-2279-A 
are almost always seriously wounded in some manner, such as 
missing limbs, mutilated faces, and infected gashes running all 
along their bodies. While inside of SCP-2279, these entities seem to 
be in constant pain due to their injuries. Occasionally a new instance 
of SCP-2279-A will manifest within the structure. SCP-2279-A 
entities cannot be killed by any conventional means. 


Instances of SCP-2279-B do not manifest unless a human enters 
the structure. At this time, the wounds on SCP-2279-A entities will 
appear to have healed either considerably or entirely. Upon entering 
SCP-2279, one of two events will occur: either the subject will be 
mostly ignored by SCP-2279-A and SCP-2279-B entities until they 
leave or the subject will be approached by one instance of 
SCP-2279-B, who will insist that the subject purchase a very specific 


SCP-2279-A entity for either large sums of money or in exchange for 
something very personal. Any attempts to purchase anything other 
than what is offered when it is offered will be met with resistance. 
The former situation has occurred almost every time the Foundation 
has attempted to research the anomaly following its discovery2, 
while the latter usually happens when an unaware civilian enters the 
structure. Persons without knowledge of SCP-2279’s anomalous 
nature seem to be somewhat drawn to enter the structure. Currently, 
the criteria for this is unknown. 


If the subject refuses to take the suggestion, the SCP-2279-B 
entities will bar the subject from leaving physically until they have 
agreed to take the instance of SCP-2279-A home. In these cases, 
SCP-2279-B entities exhibited great physical strength and 
resiliences, 


Once the entity is taken to the subject's place of residence, an 
anomalous event will be triggered. This event consists of five stages 
and takes place over the course of eleven (11) weeks on average. 


Stage Length of Time After Description 
Purchase 

Stage 1 Less than two (2) Nothing unusual can 
weeks be seen in either 


subject as of yet. 
However, the human 
subject becomes 
unable to die upon 
leaving SCP-2279. 

Stage 2 Two (2) to six (6) Minor wounds on 

weeks SCP-2279-A begin to 

worsen at a rapid rate, 
often for no visible 
reason. Their owner 
will express increasing 
amounts of distress 
for the condition of the 
entity whether or not 
they are aware of their 
injuries. 


Stage 3 


Stage 4 


Stage 5 


Six (6) to eight (8) 
weeks 


Eight (8) to ten (10) 
weeks 


Ten (10) to eleven 


Wounds covering the 
SCP-2279-A entity 
begin to heal and start 
to manifest on the 
subject. The subject 
will often not 
acknowledge that the 
entity's health appears 
to be improving as 
well as their own 
failing health. At this 
point, they will forgo 
eating, drinking, and 
sleeping in order to 
care for the entity. 
This distress and 
manifestation of 
injuries occurs even 
when the subject is 
unable to actually view 
or have any 
knowledge about 
SCP-2279-A. 

During this time 
period, the owner's 
condition will worsen 
until they are 
physically incapable of 
moving, usually due to 
the deterioration of 
their muscles. The 
SCP-2279-A instance 
will become healthier 
during this time to the 
point where they are 
in a better condition 
than they appeared to 
be in when intitally 
leaving SCP-2279. 
SCP-2279-A will 


(11) weeks consume the immobile 
subject and 
demanifest. 


Interview-2279-Eta: On 05/12/2012, Foundation agents entered 
SCP-2279 with the intention of continuing observation and collecting 
data on the anomaly. At this point, several interviews with 
SCP-2279-B had already been conducted. 


Interviewed: SCP-2279-B-17 
Interviewer: Agent Fredricks, Agent Timmons 


Foreword: As per Foundation protocol, Agent Fredricks 
was accompanied by a newer Foundation operative so 
that they could gain field experience. The operative in 
question was Agent Timmons. 


<Begin Log> 
Fredricks: Hello, SCP-2279-B-17. 


SCP-2279-B-17: Oh, hey, you again. | don't suppose 
you'd be any more willing to call me "Sam" than you 
were the last three times, hm? 


Fredricks: B-17, | believe you know the answer to that 
already. 


SCP-2279-B-17: [sighs audibly, notices Agent Timmons] 
Oooh, they're new, aren't they? Welcome to the People's 
Pet Shop, where second chances really do happen. You 
look like you could use some company? Especially since 
your apartment has become [prolonged exhale] so much 
quieter recently, hmm? 


Timmons: |— 


Fredricks: [interrupting] B-17, | believe | am addressing 
you right now. Now— 


SCP-2279-B-17: [interrupting] Oh, shut up, it's not like 


you were gonna ask anything new anyway. [addressing 
Timmons] Sooo, how would you like to take... this one? 
[offers Agent Timmons a calico cat, hereby referred to as 
SCP-2279-A-042.4] 


Timmons: [stares at SCP-2279-A-042] |... | can't... 


SCP-2279-B-17: Oh, | assure you, miss, you can. Don't 
you want her? She seems to really want you. 


Timmons: Please... | don't... | didn't mean to... 


Fredricks: Agent, |... [clears his throat] | believe at this 
time that it would be our best option to take it. We will 
study this more back at the site. 


Timmons: ...Yé@s, sir. 


SCP-2279-B-17: [looking directly at Agent Timmons one 
eyebrow raised, smiling] Have a nice day, now. 


<End Log> 


Closing Statement: Agent Fredricks and Agent 
Timmons escorted SCP-2279-A-042 to Site 23. The 
entity was placed into Temporary Containment Chamber 
#242 while Agent Fredricks escorted Agent Timmons to 
be interviewed in order to more fully investigate the 
anomaly. See Interview-2279-Theta. 


Interview-2279-Theta: 
Interviewed: Agent Timmons 
Interviewer: Agent Harmon 


Foreword: This interview took place immediately 
following the events of Interview-2279-Eta. 


<Begin Log> 


Harmon: Agent Timmons. For the sake of this log, 


Item description: Doritos- A bag of Doritos chips, nacho cheese 
flavor. 


Money entered: 200 yen 

SCP-261 Powered or Unpowered: Powered 

Item description: Hershey's with nuts- A regular-sized bar of 
Hershey's chocolate with nuts. However, the nuts match with no 
known species. 


Money entered: 500 yen 

SCP-261 Powered or Unpowered: Powered 

Item description: Green Apple Frosting- A container of green 
frosting, with a green apple flavor. Currently not produced by any 
company. 


Money entered: 500 yen 

SCP-261 Powered or Unpowered: Powered 

Item description: Lay's Blooming Onion: All-dressed- An onion of 
average size and color. Cutting into shows that it is made of many 
layers, each a different color and tasting of a different flavor of chips, 
including some flavors not produced by Frito-Lay. 


Money entered: 500 yen 

SCP-261 Powered or Unpowered: Unpowered 

Item description: Unknown- A clear plastic package filled with 
water, with tiny Manta Ray-like creatures swimming in it. Attached to 
it was a blue tablet in a plastic wrapper. When the top was opened 
and the tablet was added, the water instantly froze with a loud pop. 
After the ice block was pulled out of the package, the ice turned to 
vapor and left behind the creatures, frozen solid. Each was 
described as having a slightly different flavor. 


Money entered: 700 yen 

SCP-261 Powered or Unpowered: Powered 

Item description: Naked Fruit Drink (Berry Flavored) - No unusual 
properties detected. Packaging in English. 


Money entered: 700 yen 
SCP-261 Powered or Unpowered: Powered 
Item description: Edible Chess Set - Small edible chess set made 


please summarize the events leading up to this 
interview. 


Timmons: [silence for several seconds before speaking. 
When she does, she speaks softly and slowly] | was 
investigating SCP-2279 with Agent Fredricks. | came 
along to get experience working as an operative of the 
Foundation. | was addressed by one of the entities 
associated with the anomaly, who offered me Eil— 
[stops herself, gulps] SCP-2279-A-042. Given that all 
noted previous attempts by other persons to exit 
SCP-2279 without accepting the offer before this point 
had been met with harsh physical resistance, it was 
determined that the best course of action would be to 
comply with the entity. SCP-2279-A-042 is currently 
contained in a temporary holding cell. 


Harmon: Excellent. Now, Timmons, you seem to 
recognize this entity. 


Timmons: Yes. 
Harmon: Can you tell me how? 


Timmons: /pauses for approximately five (5) seconds] 
The entity looks identical to my old pet, Eileen, who died 
a few months ago. 


Harmon: | see. How did she die? 


Timmons: /pauses for approximately ten (10) seconds] 
|... | made a mistake. | was trying this new thing, 
something fun for myself, making a pizza. | got 
everything out: the dough, the cheese, the pepperoni, 
everything, when my friend called, said it was an 
emergency. | rushed over only to find it was a surprise 
party for... well, me. She noticed | had been a little down 
at the time and thought it could cheer me up. And it did. 
But | was there for so long that | lost track of time and 
ended up staying overnight. When | got home I... I... 
[gulps] Did you know that raw bread dough is poisonous 


to cats? | didn't. | sure didn't. I... found her, curled up in 
my closet and... and... [trails off] 


Harmon: | believe that's enough about that incident. 
Was this pet treated well prior to this? 


Timmons: | tried, certainly. But | was struggling at the 
time, just trying to get by and... some days it was hard to 
remember to find time for her. To take care of her. To... 
[long inhale] to feed her. |... wanted to give her a good 
home but | guess... [trails off] 


Harmon: | see. Thank you, Agent Timmons. Now, I'm 
sure you're aware that, due to the nature of this anomaly, 
we unfortunately cannot let you go. You will be escorted 
to a temporary holding cell until we can find a way to 
take care of this. 


Timmons: | understand. Thank you. 
<End Log> 


Closing Statement: Agent Timmons was escorted to 
Temporary Humanoid Holding Chamber #422 
immediately after this interview. 


Footnotes 

1. This does not include non-human observation methods, such as 
surveillance cameras. 

2. See Addendum-2279-Eta for an exception to this. 

3. During one such occurrance, a civilian stabbed the entity multiple 
times. The SCP-2279-B instance showed no signs of registering the 
physical harm and continued to block the exit until the civilian 
accepted the SCP-2279-A entity. 

4. This specimen is notable as it had no visible wounds while under 
surveillance. Instead, it repeatedly vomited, exhibited inhibited motor 
control, and extreme trouble breathing. 


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Item #: SCP-2280 
Object Class: Euclid