What distinguishes SCP-016 from other strains of hemorrhagic fever 
such as Ebola and Marburg is its unusual response to high stress. 
Should the subject undergo a high-stress situation (such as a life- 
threatening crisis), the organism will change its survival tactic from 
rapid reproduction to the rewriting of the host's DNA and stimulation 
of rapid cell division. Major physiological changes occur within the 
first 24 hours, with complete bodily reconstruction occurring within 
two (2) weeks time. Most hosts do not survive the process due to 
the heavy demands made on the body.! 


An interesting side effect of the transformation is an increased 
aggressive urge. It is believed that this may be an attempt to 
maximize the spread of the virus in a manner similar to rabies. On 
another note, subjects who undergo bodily transformation no longer 
appear to exhibit SCP-016's hemorrhagic properties: however, 
subjects infected by transformed hosts will still undergo the normal 
SCP-016 infection process. 


Addendum: Experiment Log of SCP-016's Transformative 
Properties 


¢ Subject D-016-1: D-Class personnel infected by SCP-016. 
Upon first showing symptoms, subject's quarters were slowly 
flooded with water over a 24 hour period. SCP-016 mutated 
into teratomorphic state, transforming subject's lungs into gills. 
Subject survived for two (2) more weeks as SCP-016 
transformed its limbs into fins, caused its eyes to atrophy, and 
enhanced its sense of hearing into a cetacean-type 
echolocation ability. Subject was terminated by draining all 
water from its quarters, causing it to asphyxiate: body was 
subsequently cremated without autopsy. 


Subject D-016-2: D-Class personnel infected by SCP-016. 
Upon first showing symptoms, subject's quarters were slowly 
flooded with water over a 24 hour period. SCP-016 mutated 
into teratomorphic state, causing subject to undergo rapid 
muscular growth and increased bone growth on knuckles. 
Subject then attempted to escape from confinement by 
punching through the reinforced steel door. Subject was not 
successful and died by drowning. 


Note: Same situation, two different responses. Interesting. - Dr. 


Subject D-016-3: D-Class personnel infected by SCP-016. 
Subject was previously a chemical engineer who poisoned his 
wife upon discovering her adultery. Upon first showing 
symptoms, subject's quarters were slowly flooded with water 
over a 24 hour period. SCP-016 mutated into teratomorphic 
state, causing subject to grow an unusual organ on his chest, 
consisting of a chamber and two (2) separate tubes. Organ 
continued to take in water and swell in size, until Foundation 
personnel, realizing what SCP-016 may be attempting, 
terminated the subject by gunshot. Organ was found to 
contain several gas sacs filled with acetylene gas and oxygen. 


Subject D-016-4: D-Class personnel infected by SCP-016. 
Subject was told to concentrate on forming wings. No stress 
was applied. SCP-016 did not mutate into teratomorphic state. 


Subject died of exsanguination during Phase 3. 


Subject D-016-5: D-Class personnel infected by SCP-016. 
Subject was told to concentrate on forming wings and placed 
in an acrylic box suspended 305 m (1000 ft) above a mine 
shaft. A timer was placed outside the box which subject was 
told indicated the time to release. SCP-016 mutated into 
teratomorphic state, causing subject to grow a tentacle-like 
organ on his left wrist similar to a spider's spinnerets: subject 
extended said organ through one of the box's air holes and 
extruded a strong, silk-like substance, which it then used to 
secure the box to the cable. Subject was terminated when the 
countdown reached zero and the bomb detonated. 


Footnotes 

1. Due to their similarities as fatal contagions that stimulate the 
production of excess organs, a possible link toSCP-1801is under 
investigation. 


« SCP-015 | SCP-016 | SCP-017 » 


SCP-017: Shadow Person 


Item #: SCP-017 
Object Class: Keter 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-017 is contained in an 
acrylic glass cage, 100 cm by 50 cm by 50 cm, centrally suspended 
in a concrete room measuring 6 m by 6 m by 4m. Attached to the 
walls, ceiling, and floor of the room are high-intensity arc lamp 
spotlights pointed directly at the acrylic cage, to ensure that 
SCP-017 is constantly exposed to light from every angle. Personnel 
assigned to the SCP-017 control room are to monitor the 
functionality of the spotlights and the emergency generator system 
and call for maintenance immediately upon knowledge of a burnt-out 
lamp or an issue with the generator. 


The only circumstance under which personnel are allowed entrance 
is to replace lamps. Personnel entering the room are required to 
wear the designated full-body reflective suits, and must be cautioned 
not to step in front of functional spotlights. 


Description: SCP-017 is a humanoid figure approximately 80 
centimeters in height, anatomically similar to a small child, but with 
no discernible identifying features. SCP-017 seems composed of a 
shadowy, smoke-like shroud. No attempt to find any object beneath 
the shroud has been successful, but the possibility has not been 
ruled out. 


SCP-017's reaction to shadows cast upon it is immediate and swift. 
SCP-017 leaps at the object casting the shadow and completely 
encloses it in its shroud, whereupon it returns to its normal size, 
leaving no trace of the object behind. 


Additional Notes: Personnel with BETA clearance or higher should 
see also document #01 7-1. 


« SCP-016 | SCP-017 | SCP-018 » 


SCP-018: Super Ball 


Item #: SCP-018 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-018 is to be contained in 
its specialty metal restraint inside of a 1 m by 1 m by 1 m sealed box 
lined with heavy synthetic padding. The sealed box is then 
submerged in the center of the 10 m by 10 m by 10 m polyethylene 
holding tank. If SCP-018 is to break free from the holding box, the 
polyethylene-based 'goo' will slow down kinetic activity enough for 
proper retrieval by containment personnel. Personnel entering 
SCP-018's holding chamber are to wear specialized plating (found 
inside of SCP-018 Observation), and a breathing apparatus before 
being lowered into the polyethylene tank. If SCP-018 is loose 
outside of the polyethylene tank, personnel are advised to secure 
themselves in a separate room and close doorways or hatches to 
isolate SCP-018 until containment teams arrive. 


Description: SCP-018 has the appearance of a Super Ball made by 
the Wham-O company in 1969. It is six (6) centimeters in diameter 
and coloured red. Found when the company was hired to 
clean out a warehouse that had Wham-O merchandise in it, 
SCP-018 was noted to be able to bounce with extreme height. At 
first thought to be a pleasant child's toy, SCP-018 was able to 
bounce with over two hundred percent (200%) efficiency (that is, if 
dropped one (1) meter, it would bounce two (2), then four (4), then 
eight (8), then sixteen (16)). The ball soon became a dangerous 
projectile, reaching speeds estimated at over 100 km/h and 
damaging property and injuring five (5) in the city of ft 
came to a rest after several days in the nearby lake of , and 
was retrieved by SCP personnel. Due to the speed of the object, 
and the total surprise by its victims, no cover-up story was required 
or initiated. 


Document #018-04: Message to O5- 


, | hope everything is well. The reason | write to you is because 
| believe | have found a more effective method for retrieving new or 
escaped SCP objects. Yes, | realize we haven't had any progress in 
reverse engineering whatever allows this thing to defy the laws of 
thermodynamics, but we have come up with a very effective method 
for integrating one of those new SCP-A5 Armor suits with this. Just 
hear me out, we implant it into the bottom of a boot, rig up a little bit 
of a mechanical device, and ta-da, the suit is now capable of 
jumping well over a building. Also, if the wearer has their foot 
against something they want dead, well, let's just say it delivers a 
helluva kick. All | need is permission to modify one of the pre- 
existing SCP-A5 suits, and you'll be able to actually capture ; 
plus any other escaped SCP objects. Trust me, when have | let you 
down in the past? 


-Dr. 
Document #018-06: Letter to Dr. 
Dr. , 


Upon assignment, Agent was issued your modified SCP-A5 
armor in retrieving SCP-_ , and the results are mixed. Agent 

was able to place the collar onto SCP-__, chase it through the 
Amazon, and restrain it by dismemberment. However, due to a 
malfunction of your ‘little mechanical device’, he was launched 
almost a mile into the air and suffered two broken legs, seven 
broken ribs, a missing arm, and a skull fracture upon hitting the 
water of Lake on the way back down. You will fix that before 
! authorize your armor for common use. 


Document #018-11: Message to O5- 


, don't worry, it's fixed. But, | have some more ideas. If | can be 
granted the use of some water from SCP-006, SCP-_, and possibly 
SCP- ,1can deliver you a set of SCP-A5 armor and an agent that 
can capture any, if not all, rogue or unattained SCPs. All I'm waiting 
on is your approval. 


« SCP-017 | SCP-018 | SCP-019 » 


SCP-019: The Monster Pot 


Item #: SCP-019 
Object Class: Keter 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-019 is to be kept ona 
wide grate ina3mx3mx 4m reinforced concrete room, installed 
with an incinerator. Room is to be kept at zero (0) degrees Celsius 
when incinerator is not activated. An observation chamber 
separated by a plate glass window is to be used for constant 
observation of SCP-019, and if/when specimens of SCP-019-2 are 
observed, the incinerator is to be activated. In the event of an 
outbreak of SCP-019-2, ordinary firearms are successful in 
terminating individual specimens, although in the case of a swarm- 
level outbreak, flamethrowers may be more effective. SCP-019 
should be kept in a vertical position at all times. 


Description: SCP-019 appears to be a very large ceramic vase, 
1.8 min diameter at the mouth and 2.4 m high. Style and decoration 
indicate it was created in Classical Greece, although conclusive 
dating is impossible, as the surface is entirely unbreakable by any 
known means. If a successful method is discovered, SCP-019 is to 
be destroyed with prejudice. 


Periodically, entities emerge from SCP-019. Collectively, these are 
known as SCP-019-2. The entities vary in many aspects, but tend to 
be small, vaguely humanoid (though they may have animaloid 
features), and extremely hostile. They often choose to attack with 
teeth or claws. Although fairly delicate (also, surprisingly, 
flammable), they are reasonably strong and pose a considerable 
threat in large numbers. 


When kept at zero (0) degrees Celsius and totally at rest, entities will 
emerge from SCP-019 at a rate of approximately one (1) entity per 
hour. The following traits are known to affect SCP-019-2's 
manifestation rate: 


* Movement of SCP-019 

¢ Threat to SCP-019 

« Extreme temperature highs and lows 

* Sudden shift in surrounding environment 

¢ Introduction of objects or organisms to the inside of SCP-019 
(known to cause a “flood” reaction) 


Traits that may or may not influence SCP-019-2's manifestation rate: 


¢ Presence of human life near SCP-019 

* Current weather patterns 

* Specific individuals near SCP-019 (some individuals seem to 
affect SCP-019-2's emergence rate more drastically than 
others) 


In addition, tipping or tilting SCP-019 will create a reaction as though 
it was previously “filled” with SCP-019-2 specimens, although 
viewers looking into SCP-019 from above will merely observe a dark 
hole. Due to the production rates of SCP-019-2 when the object is 
disturbed, measurement of the internal cavity is difficult, but it is 
suspected to be inconsistent with outside measurements. 


Addendum: Document SCP-019-2-A 
SCP-019-2 notes, as maintained by Doctor Light and Doctor Vaux 


/ / 
SCP-019-2 specimen was removed from containment chamber and 
kept in reinforced pen, provided with water and live chickens as 
food. Specimen made quiet, continuous, garbled vocalizations, 
determined to be phonetically similar to Ancient Hellenic languages. 
Although the reason for this is unknown, specimens are still thought 
to be no more intelligent than animals. 


The specimen lived for less than 48 hours, and a dissection 
revealed anatomy consistent on a cellular level with normal biology, 
but with an extremely unstable musculoskeletal structure. Other 
notable anomalies included an unstable respiratory system, nearly 
nonexistent digestive tract, and virtually no other internal organs. All 
other captured specimens have followed similar patterns of behavior 
and demise. 


Note: It appears that SCP-019-2 specimens were not intended to 
live for meaningful amounts of time outside of SCP-019. -Dr. Vaux 


Ls 
Containment unit was slightly damaged following prolonged 
exposure to SCP-019-2 specimen, missed by the monitoring team 
because of partial transparency. This has not been noted in 
SCP-019-2 before. Monitoring teams will continue to report further 
anomalies. 


ry 
Monitoring teams report some specimens of SCP-019-2 now appear 
to be significantly more resistant to incineration than others. It is 
hypothesized that this is a defense mechanism on the part of 
SCP-019. 


id 
Most specimens of SCP-019-2 are now all but entirely resistant to 
the effects of the incinerator. Replacement of incinerator with an 
acid bath is being considered. “Evolution” of SCP-019-2 is being 
studied, and may be evidence of sentience in SCP-019. 


« SCP-018 | SCP-019 | SCP-020 » 


SCP-020: Unseen Mold 


Item #: SCP-020 
Object Class: Keter 


Special Containment Procedures: Samples of SCP-020 are 
stored in a series of sealed cultivation chambers inside a sealed 
containment room at Biological Research Area-12 which is 
accessible only via airlock. Nutrients are administered via automated 
robotic systems, as the cultivation chamber must remain sealed at 
all times. 


Hermetically sealed video surveillance cameras are installed within 
the containment room, and must be checked daily for integrity. Any 
personnel entering the containment room must wear Biosafety Level 
5 equipment including rebreathers and undergo full anti-fungal 
disinfection upon exiting. 


Description: SCP-020 is a fast-spreading fungal organism that is 
capable of affecting the senses and behavior of living creatures, 
including humans. Samples of SCP-020 exhibit an unknown effect 
that renders them effectively invisible to direct observation, even 
when under a microscope. SCP-020 is only visible to humans when 
viewed through photographic or video surveillance. 


Once SCP-020 forms a colony, usually within a human residence, it 
will produce spores that affect the behavior of humans around it. 
Affected subjects will increase the heat and humidity within their 
homes to create an environment more suitable to the growth of 
SCP-020. Affected subjects also become more sociable in many 
cases, and often invite acquaintances to their homes to further 
spread the organism. As the spores and mold colonies are invisible 
to affected subjects, the mold may sometimes grow directly on living 
subjects. 


As the spores and colonies within a home approach critical 


concentration, the health of affected human subjects will rapidly 
deteriorate, resulting in death. Further spread of the mold may occur 
as the bodies of any deceased subjects are encountered by 
emergency responders and health care agents, as well as 
transportation of the bodies to local morgues.