Fifteen to twenty minutes after entering the area, specimens will 
begin acting in a notably erratic manner, which typically involves 
spontaneous pouncing and vocalising. Several minutes following 
this, subjects will protract their claws and attempt to repeatedly 
lacerate their underbelly. Shortly after this begins, specimens will (if 
unimpeded) succeed in disembowelling themselves, despite pain, 
shock or other associated sensations which would result. 


The viscera and blood released from the aforementioned process 
will invariably form itself into a shape resembling a short, semi- 
coherent sentence, consisting of English characters. Said messages 
vary between instances of SCP-1217-2, and possess occasional 
notable spelling and grammatical errors. The text constituting these 
sentences largely consists of blood, which will retain this shape if left 
undisturbed until drying. Extracts of other organs — particularly the 
colon and intestinal tracts — have been known to fold in such a way 
to form appropriate letters if cut from the original lacerations, though 
this is a rare occurrence. Excess tissue does not appear to be 
affected, and pools normally a short distance away from the 
remaining substance. The means by which the aforementioned 
viscera assumes shape of coherent text is currently unknown. 


The anomalous properties of SCP-1217 came to the attention of the 
Foundation on 2005- - , when a stray cat entered its active zone 
before initiating expected behaviour in front of several 

employees. The building was then transferred into Foundation 
possession, relevant witnesses were administered Class-B 
amnestics and a cover-story regarding the discovery and continued 
removal of asbestos within the building was released. 


Excerpt from Document 1217-B: Note: The following are copied as 
accurately as possible from the original text, produced as a result of 
successive tests. For an extensive log of all messages produced, 
please refer to the relevant documentation. 


Test 


Test 


Test 


Is thsi it? 


why can't it? 


Can | play too? 
+ Incident 1217-1 


Between Tests 13 and 19, the text produced by 
SCP-1217 began deviating significantly from its 
previously established pattern, as follows: 


Test 12 

what happens nuw? 
Test 13 

I’m sick of this. 
Test 14 

I’m sick of making them talk. 
Test 15 

| want to stop for now. 
Test 16 

Stop it. 
Test 17 

STOP 


Test 18 


STOP 
Test 19 
STOP 


Shortly after this, Dr. requested an extended 
reprieve from experimentation, which was approved by 
O5- . Testing was stopped between 20 -04- and 

20 -07- , at which point it was resumed. The resulting 
text appears to be consistent with the usual pattern of 
that produced by SCP-1217: 


Test 20 

i'm so sorry. 
Test 21 

it's all lost he htaes us. 
Test 22 

let us go. 


« SCP-1216 | SCP-1217 | SCP-1218 » 


SCP-1218: One-Way Glass 


Item #: SCP-1218 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: All instances of SCP-1218-1 
are to be kept within specially fitted crates in protected storage wing 
L-03 of Site 28. Most instances of SCP-1218-1 are fragile and care 
should be taken when retrieving, transporting, and storing them. Due 
to the potential for information leaks, instances of SCP-1218-1 must 
remain covered when in presence of any sensitive Foundation 
material. 


Any contact with or appearances of SCP-1218-2 are to be recorded 
and logged. 


Description: All instances of SCP-1218-1 are numbered as 
SCP-1218-1-XX in the order they were recovered. As of the most 
recent update of this document, we have SCP-1218-1-1 through 
SCP-1218-1-32 in storage, minus only SCP-1218-1-4 (see Testing 
Logs). Instances of SCP-1218-1 all appear to be normal wall- 
mounted mirrors, most frequently rectangular, with sizes between 
0.2 and 9.5 square meters. 


Upon closer inspection, the objects are in fact one-way reflective 
glass, with an extremely dark room visible on the far side when 
viewed in absolute darkness to minimize reflections. The dark 
rooms, hereafter known as 'viewing chambers’, appear to have 
floors and ceilings of a cracked, concrete-like material with various 
raised platforms that SCP-1218-2 sit on. There are no side walls 
visible, with viewing distance tapering off quickly into darkness. 
Each mirror appears to link to a unique viewing chamber sharing 
these same characteristics. 


SCP-1218-2 refers to the group of creatures between 1.5 and 1.9 
meters tall that are frequently visible in the viewing chambers. They 


appear humanoid with heavily jaundiced skin of a leathery 
appearance that obscures defining features. Each creature has four 
wounds on its head, holes ringed in torn flesh, that are roughly 
equivalent in position to a human's eyes, nose, and mouth. The 
creatures, hereafter referred to as 'the yellow men’, wear moth-eaten 
suits identified as those in style during the 19 's. SCP-1218-2 
appear aware of viewers in front of SCP-1218-1 and have been 
seen to not only follow the movements of test subjects, but to 
actively take notes in what seems tobe a _ brand notebook. 


Dr. *s recovered testing logs 


// : We've ruled out the idea of some sort of projection. 
Test subjects moving to different positions had their field 
of view through the mirror change accordingly. The 
subjects were visibly startled when SCP-1218-2 followed 
their movements, leading one to panic and one to 
scream. Lights were brought up and subjects removed 
from test chamber. 


// : lt appears that at light levels below 1 Lux our test 
subjects start to become uneasy around SCP-1218-1. 
They describe either the feeling of being watched, or of 
the room being larger than it appears. | theorize that their 
subconscious is picking up on subtle visual clues of the 
‘viewing room' beyond the mirrors that Is still too 
overwhelmed by reflections for their conscious brains to 
identify. | have rigged up the testing room with hidden 
low-light cameras which are able to pick up just enough 
light to make their tapes worthwhile for repeat studies. 


// : Continued testing on multiple instances of 
SCP-1218-1 suggests that each is linked to a separate 
room; though the number of viewing SCP-1218-2 
changes, suggesting that they may enter and leave the 
rooms throughout the day. Also of note, it appears that 
the primary mode of lighting that allows the ‘viewing 
room’ to be seen is the embers of a cigarette. If none of 
SCP-1218-2 are smoking it stands to reason that the 
viewing room would be pitch black. It's possible that this 


accounts for the instances when we are unable to see 
anything through the mirror, even in utter darkness. 


// : So far I've managed to identify at least 19 unique 
SCP-1218-2 from the viewing logs. Their facial and body 
structures are extremely similar, but blemishes on the 
skin, height, and the suits they're wearing are enough to 
distinguish one from another. Note that these individuals 
do not always appear in the same viewing room. 


/ / : Testing on D class subjects so far has found no 
adverse effects from exposure to SCP-1218-1 or 
SCP-1218-2. | have therefore decided that it is safe for 
my assistants and | to perform tests directly. 


/ / : Given the quantity of SCP-1218-1 we've received, | 
have approved testing to try breaking one to see if it 
retains its effects. 


/ / : Shattering an instance of SCP-1218-1 does cause 
it to cease displaying any anomalous effects; however 
[REDACTED], like rotting fruit, which quickly dissipated. 


/ / : One of my assistants came to me today with 
something | had missed in the early experiments. She 
noticed that when subject D-9002 screamed in fright, one 
of the yellow men stepped back suddenly, as if startled. | 
wonder if perhaps sound might connect these locations 
as well. 


// :\'ve added a laser microphone to the complement 
of recording devices trained on SCP-1218-1-5. We've 
picked up the following anomalous sounds [See Audio 
Log Summary] 


/ / : SCP-1218-2 continue to intrigue me. They 
respond to my actions as if they can see me clearly, 
though personally | don't know how they can see 
anything; the low light has made it impossible to 
determine as of yet if there are in fact eyes beneath 
those shredded sockets. It's like watching animals at a 


zoo, they move to follow our actions, but don't 
reciprocate any attempts to communicate. I'm curious 
what they're writing, it's too bad there isn't enough light to 
read it. 


/ / : More instances of SCP-1218-1 continue to be 
brought in. Now that we know their properties, we've 
begun going through old reports from and 
database to gather more leads. Mobile Task Force 
Beta-6, the "Window Washers" has been created to not 
only collect more of these mirrors, but to try and trace 
their origin. 


// :\'ll have to go through my notes, but it seems like 
there are more SCP-1218-2 than usual appearing for my 
tests. 


// : We have 26 instances of SCP-1218-1 in storage as 
of this date, having exhausted preexisting leads. | worry 
that, given the difficulty in noticing the effects, that there 
could be many more out there. 


/ / : | know there are more now, the most recent test 
had over ten of them, watching. | don't like this. I've 
taken the testing tapes home by [REDACTED], and I'm 
going to pore over every frame till | find something of 
use. 


/ / :\'ve spent the last three nights poring over the 
tapes. | think the lack of sleep is getting to me; | was 
walking past the mirror in hallway H-7 today and | could 
have sworn | saw something looking out at me. 


/ / : | broke the mirror in the hallway, at least now I'm 
sure. 


// :\ figured it out, | should have been looking closer at 
the details on their [REDACTED]. I'm not sure, but | 
might know where, and what, they are. 


[End of record] See Incident H1218-A 


Audio Log Summary 

The following noises were picked up by the laser microphone over a 
seven (7) day period. Sound analysis software has been used to 
identify the most likely source of each sound, as well as its likelihood 
of accuracy, and the number of times it occurred. 


Footsteps (socks) - 99% - Coincided with movement of test 
subjects 

Footsteps (loafers) - 95% - Usually coincided with movement 
of SCP-1218-2 

Dripping water - 99% - Continual 

Animal noise (cat, purr) - 18% - Frequent 

Running water (faucet) - 92% - 42 

Chewing (human, adult) - 12% - 40 

Voices (adult, unintelligible) - 80% - 30 

Falling item (rubber tubing) - 14% - 29 

Running water (shower) - 90% - 13 

Machinery (forklift) - 87% - 12 

Voices (children, unintelligible) - 84% - 11 

Snoring (adult) - 93% - 7 

[REDACTED] 

Laughter (children) - 93% - 2 

Siren (ambulance) - 92% - 2 

SCP- -64%- 1 

Shaking chains - 88% - 1 

Shattering glass - 92% - 1 

Voice (adult, female, "[unintelligible]...other one, we're going 
to be late") - 82% - 1 

Scream (adult, female) - 83% - 1 


+ Incident H1218-A 


On // Dr. was found dead at his private residence. 
He was discovered hanging by a noose in his attic after 
failing to show up to work for three days. Forensic 
evidence at the scene suggested suicide. Every single 
mirror in his house was found shattered. According to 
standard protocol, further testing on SCP-1218 is to be 


postponed until all possible memetic or mental influence 
is ruled out. 


Addendum A: Additional scrutiny of the mirror fragments 
of the home of Dr. find that [REDACTED] 
inconsistent with being shattered by a blow or weapon. 
The video logs were also missing from the scene. 
Additional investigations are underway to ascertain all 
the details of H1218-A. 


Addendum B: SCP-1218 is pending upgrade to Euclid 
status. 


« SCP-1217 | SCP-1218 | SCP-1219 » 


SCP-1219: Whistler 


Item #: SCP-1219 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1219 is to be contained 
within a sealed area (min. size 2m3, max. size 5m3) in complete 
darkness (light level < .0001 lux), situated at least 1 kilometer from 
any other occupied dark area. This chamber should be outfitted with 
overhead lighting controlled by an external switch. 


Asof - - SCP-1219 is housed at Storage Site- . Personnel 
entering the darkened containment area for testing purposes must 
refrain from vocal utterances unless otherwise instructed by 
research staff. 


Description: The entity or event labeled SCP-1219 may manifest at 
any time within a sufficiently dark area of a suitable size (determined 
to be minimum 2m3; maximum unknown), provided at least one 
sentient being is present to witness the phenomenon. SCP-1219 
manifests as a whistled version of the song Camptown Races which 
rises gradually and erratically in volume until audible to those 
present in the area. The entity or event will not manifest in the 
presence of an infrared camera or other low-light recording devices. 
No anomalous effects have been noted in relation to audio 
recordings of SCP-1219. 


Once triggered, the whistled song lasts for an apparently unlimited 
duration, generally until light exposure occurs. However, the song 
will cease within 10-20 seconds if a witness or witnesses attempt to 
whistle, hum, sing, or otherwise engage with SCP-1219's tune, and 
the witness(es) will be dismembered (stripped primarily of organs 
related to vocalization) and severely flayed with marks similar to 
those inflicted by a bullwhip along the neck, back, and legs, resulting 
in immediate or delayed death in 100% of observed cases. 
SCP-1219's whistle does not appear to compel this engagement. 


Dismemberment and flaying occurs rapidly and cannot be prevented 
by the introduction of light to the containment chamber. No physical 
component to SCP-1219 has been recorded or identified. 


SCP-1219 has been found capable of instantaneous transfer within 
a distance of approximately 1km. If exposed to light, the entity or 
event will cease immediately and recur in the nearest suitable dark 
space inside its transfer range. If no such space is available, 
SCP-1219 appears to enter a passive state and will not recur unless 
and until an accessible area meets all criteria for manifestation. 


Researchers speculate that SCP-1219 may be permanently 
incapacitated via constant illumination of this 1km area. No 
termination attempts are scheduled at this time. 


Acquisition Log 1219-1: SCP-1219 was first documented on 
08-16- at St., an apartment complex in ae 
paranormal investigations team from the television series 
responded to residents’ claims of unusual activity. Reports from 
residents match the Foundation's current knowledge of SCP-1219. 


The Foundation acquired the team's unaired footage; a partial 
transcript follows. 


Acquisition Log 1219-1a - Team, Camera B: 


<VIDEO LOG BEGINS - timestamp 22:18:29> 


[infrared footage shows a brief shot of a man's face, then 
swings around to show a room containing a twin-sized 
bed in the shape of a racecar, a bookshelf (book spines 
unreadable), and a wall shelf lined with action figures; 
the camera is aimed from the foot of the bed toward the 
far wall] 


Team member : Is this- here we go. I'm all set up in 
the second bedroom in apartment _ with the infrared 
camera, my trusty EMF reader, a couple thermometers, 
and an EVP recorder... 


[shot pans down to electronic equipment on the floor] 


Team member : So we're gonna pick up changes 
in the electromagnetic fields, cold spots, and we're 
hoping for some nice clear sounds tonight... They told us 
this is where the, uh, event, occurs pretty often, so we're 
gonna settle in and see if we get any unusual recordings. 


[Transcript cut to timestamp 01:27:05] 


Team member : So, we've been here about three 
hours... says he's caught some temperature 
fluctuation in the master bedroom, but | haven't seen 
much activity in here, just a quick dip in- hang on, battery 
light's blinking on the camera. We'll have to rely on the 
tapes for a minute here.