SCP-358 was discovered by the SCP Foundation on - -1983 when 
two males, ages 20 and 22, were apprehended for trespassing after 
being found wandering its premises, unaware of their surroundings, 
by local law enforcement. Medical examination revealed only 
physical side effects, similar to exposure to a desert setting. The 
psychological evaluations of each person revealed a loss in mental 
capacity regarding self identification and location. A followup of a CT 
scan revealed nothing out of the ordinary. The police and medical 
reports were collected by SCP Foundation personnel which led to 
the current testing of SCP-358. 


Addendum 358-01: 

Testing supervisor's log, - -19 : 

Testing time duration: 30 minutes 

Test subject is female, years of age, ' ", with an athletic build. 
Upon entry, test subject observes that the climate is hot and dry. 
After exiting the building, the test subject appeared dazed and was 
observed to be suffering from slight dehydration. Test subject also 
brought attention to the sand in her shoes. The sand was then 
collected for further testing purposes. 


Addendum 358-02: 


because 


ambition is 
nothing 
without 
icrifice. 

Marshall, 

Carter and 

Dark LLP 

takes no 

responsibility 
for the 
misuse of 
this item. 


+ Level 3 Access Required 


Following the loss of SCP-2987, negotiations 
were initiated by the Foundation for the 
purpose of securing the object's return. The 
negotiations, despite invoking the buyout 
clauses in the SUSEOCT, were unable to 
resolve the issue. 


On May 18th MTF Kappa-10 "Skynet" 
was activated and deployed in the gathering of 
intelligence regarding the re-acquisition of both 
SCP-2987 and SCP-2987-1. The auction 
listing above was retrieved during this time. 


On May 25th, acting on their own initiative, 
MTF K-10's primary agents retrieved 
SCP-2987-1 through a digital transfer. K-10 
was also able to redirect delivery of another 
purchased iteration of SCP-2987 to a nearby 
Foundation front company. 


Both the SCP-2987 iteration and SCP-2987-1 
are to be immediately transferred to Site-19 to 
aid in the development of future artificial 
intelligences. Due to current security concerns 
relating to the object's previous transportation, 


the now obsolete documentation is to remain 
in place until the objects are secured properly 
at Site-19. 


Footnotes 

1. See SCP-2987's secondary document archive for more 
information. 

2. AMC8&D proprietary operating system. 

3. Level 3 denotes an intelligence on par with exceptionally 
intelligent humans. 

4. Utilizing the standard fee outlined in clause 3, section 4 of the 
Southern United States Extranormal Organization Cooperation 
Treaty (GSUSEOCT) 

5. Due to the anomalous nature of the Anderson offices, the 
recovery teams needed to be recovered from a location in North 
Korea. 


« SCP-2986 | SCP-2987 | SCP-2988 » 


SCP-2988: Folly of the Fruit Eater 


Item #: SCP-2988 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: The grove containing 
SCP-2988 has been quarantined by Foundation personnel. 
Personnel will monitor SCP-2988 actions before, during and after a 
test subject is introduced to it. Researchers should be wary of the 
four meter radius at which SCP-2988 responds to human 
interaction, as well as the thirty meter radius that limbs from 
SCP-2988 can travel. Researchers at Site—45 and personnel 
stationed at SCP-2988 have been instructed to report new findings/ 
discoveries about SCP-2988's origins, as well as information on POI 
Izaak. 


Description: SCP-2988 is a tree located in a grove within North 
America in [REDACTED]. It bears resemblance to the quaking 
aspen (Populus tremuloides), albeit possessing black leaves, black 
and grey mottled bark, and a fruit not found on standard Populus 
tremuloides; this fruit is now labeled SCP-2988-1. SCP-2988 is 
twenty-six meters in height, with a crown length and width of eight 
meters each. 


SCP-2988-1 have black skin, soft, red-orange flesh, and are ovular 
in appearance. The juice of SCP-2988-1 possesses narcotic and 
anesthetic properties, inducing hallucinations, giddiness, and 
vomiting in subjects, followed by numbness, and loss of motor skills. 


Several branches of SCP-2988 are affixed at the end with animal 
and human forelimbs, all of which appear to have been ripped off 
with extreme force. Said limbs do not show signs of decay, despite 
constant exposure to the elements. These forelimbs possess full 
dexterity, and assist SCP-2988 in grasping, hitting, and restraining 
those that come near SCP-2988. 


When a human comes within four meters of SCP-2988, SCP-2988 
will bend noticeably towards them at the trunk. Appendages on 
SCP-2988 near the subject then pick and offer SCP-2988-1 to them, 
gesturing in a manner indicative of SCP-2988 wanting the subject to 
eat the fruit. If SCP-2988-1 is consumed, SCP-2988 will wait until 
the subject is incapacitated by the fruit's effects before taking further 
action. If the fruit is refused, or if the subject tries to leave the vicinity 
of SCP-2988, SCP-2988 will attempt to force-feed SCP-2988-1 to 
them, often restraining the subject via forelimbs. If a subject 
attempts to flee, SCP-2988 has been observed smearing juice from 
SCP-2988-1 on the attached limbs and removing them; limbs retain 
full autonomy while separated from SCP-2988, using the digits for 
transportation in pursuit of the subject. They can travel 
approximately thirty meters from SCP-2988 while in pursuit before 
showing signs of losing mobility’. Limbs have been observed 
dragging "fatigued" limbs back to SCP-2988. 


If a subject is captured, SCP-2988 will grab them by their wrists and 
ankles, and elevate them to the uppermost branches; if there are 
multiple subjects, they are spread evenly throughout the branches. 
During this time, juice from SCP-2988-1 is constantly dripped into 
the subject's mouth; any person held captive is usually unable to 
resist at this point, due to both their restraint, and their drugged 
state. 


Approximately three minutes later, forelimbs on SCP-2988 will 
cease "drip-feeding" subjects. SCP-2988 as a whole will begin to 
shake increasingly, with its leaves beginning to produce the distinct 
rustling noises heard from normal quaking aspen trees. Limbs near 
the subject will then grab the length of one of their arms and pull 
back violently until the arm is removed. 


Limbs removed from a subject are passed around through the 
branches of SCP-2988 until a relatively empty area of space is 
found. A branch will insert itself in the exposed muscle of the limb, 
possibly anchoring/binding itself to the bones. After approximately 
forty seconds, the newly attached appendage shows signs of 
regained dexterity. SCP-2988 will then violently throw all subjects to 
the ground at its roots; subjects are usually killed from the impact. 
Over the next seventy two hours, the bodies rapidly rot, presumably 


acting as "fertilizer" for SCP-2988 in the process; SCP-2988 grows 
several dozen SCP-2988-1 as the bodies decompose. During this 
time, SCP-2988 has also been observed to "lob" several 
SCP-2988-1 away from itself; it is hypothesized that this may be an 
attempt by SCP-2988 to reproduce. 


Addendum 2988-1: Despite being a fruit-bearing tree, attempts to 
cultivate SCP-2988-1 have so far proven unsuccessful, though 
scientists are to continue studying SCP-2988-1 samples to learn 
more about its properties. Recursive testing reveals that the seeds 
of SCP-2988-1 may in fact be infertile. 


Addendum 2988-2: On // , SCP-2988 began displaying 
previously unseen activity. SCP-2988 removed eight limbs of 
varying species without an intended target. The appendages 
proceeded to travel in pairs to the thirty meter border line, and 
proceeded to dig into the ground until a hole large enough to fit a 
single limb was made. One appendage then buried itself into the 
hole so that the hand and wrist were still above-ground. The other 
limb then appeared to "expire", ceasing all movement and rapidly 
decaying. Though aware of what SCP-2988 was possibly trying to 
attempt, personnel were instructed to wait 96 hours before taking 
further action. 


All buried limbs were removed from the ground after 96 hours had 
passed. Several minor to moderate injuries were inflicted on 
personnel; most limbs resisted removal, attempting to grab, crush, 
and swat at personnel attempting to remove them. Limbs were 
contained in individual study containers, and continued to attempt 
escape. Twelve hours after removal, all limbs "expired", and were 
deemed safe to study. Examination revealed early stages of plant 
roots growing from the base of each appendage. Each limb has 
been kept in their container for future research. 


As of //  , personnel are ordered to removed any "planted" limbs 
from SCP-2988 within 24 hours of burying. 


Addendum 2988-3: Foreword: Several documents found within 
SCP-2746 (located near Site-45-A) have described a tree that bears 
several similarities to SCP-2988, as well as information on its 
assumed creator, Izaak. 


For sake of easier reading, the documents have been divided into 
subsections to signify the beginning and ends of noticeable events. 


Collaborative research is ongoing in both Site-45 and SCP-2988's 
containment site. For a list of possible information related to 
SCP-2988, please see File SCP-2988, Full Documentation. Access 
to these files can be obtained with a Level 2 Clearance and above. 


Documents 2988, Set 1, translated from original A-12: 
Recovered / / .Documents were found within a shrine in 
SCP-2746, bundled together with twine. It appears they were hidden 
behind several bricks in a now crumbling portion of wall. Traces of 
DNA similar to the spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) were found on 
the paper; it appears the text was scratched on with a claw/nail and 
black ink. 


The snow continues to fall, and the blood of my former 
and lasting friends falls along with it. It has now been 
days since the Maker's decree. days since the fighting 
began, days since | watched Adair torn apart by the 
starving, since Hahn was eaten by Maddock, 
Maddock, who | thought as my brother, and days since 
Hadassah, in all her foolishness, sided with the Furies 
and was hammered to a cross. | saw her hanging, 
screaming as the snow burned her as she hung with her 
head pointing towards the ground, how her skin froze 
and fell off like paper. And | couldn't help her. | shouldn't 
have helped her. She was a heretic, and she should be 
deserved what was coming to her. Anyone who still has 
the sanity to see that Suiward and Sari are in the right 
realizes this. So why, why does everyone insist on 
joining the blasphemers, the heathens, the mad who 
think that the Maker can be overthrown? 


For the past two weeks, | have resorted to hiding ina 
shack hidden by the ice, praying hoping that some stray, 
hungry animal doesn't smell me out, or dig me up. 


| am so hungry. But while the Maker says eating will 
save my mind, | truly doubt that what he says is true. 


Tearing apart my fellow colleagues won't preserve me in 
the slightest. 


Suiward, Sari find me, please. Save me from the insane 
that run outside. 


I'm hungry. I'm so hungry. 


Hunger got the best of me, and | tried to go outside 
today. | couldn't find any plants worth eating, and | didn't 
have the strength to try and craft something up. The 
snow began to tingle as soon as | stepped out. It was a 
mistake to try and leave. 


Wieverr was outside. | think it was Wieverr. His back was 
turned, but | know that black coat and the way his tail 
twitched. 


He was eating someone. | couldn't tell who, but | 
whimpered, and Wieverr heard it. 


| ran. |ran so hard. | couldn't see where | was going, with 
the snow in my face, the fear in my chest, and the sound 
of Wieverr's panting behind me. 


| couldn't run fast enough. Wieverr managed to catch up 
to me. | felt his teeth clamp down on my foreleg and | let 
out a scream as | felt it being torn halfway off. He 
crushed it. | felt the bone shatter like glass. It hurt so 
bad. It hurt. It hurt. It hurts. 


Then Threccia came in. | saw her tusks run Wieverr 
through his gut, heard him yelp, and | ran again, as fast | 
could. 


The snow's covered everything. The only thing good 
about it is that it's numbed my leg. 


Found a goat. Might have been Gwaerth. Could have 
been Praeshard. Doesn't matter. They were frozen. 
Eaten too. Neck and ribs were in splinters. 


It's not...a crime/sin if | took a nibble/gnaw/chew (??)2, 
right? There wasn't much left and | buried them after. It's 
not like they could have healed from that | was starving. | 
had to. 


Kept walking. Found a shrine. Cold inside. 
But colder outside. | went in. 
Continuing off. Passed out. Don't know how long. 


There were sticks and leaves in the fire pit. Incense too. 
They tasted like shit. (??) 


Hungry. 


Maker, forgive me, please. | didn't bury them all. | used 
some of their bones for a brace. Took some more to 
chew on. 


Maker, forgive me, please. | (Text illegible and smeared) 
Damn toe. 


(The next two pages are filled with the words "Forgive me", along 
with what are assumed to be several names of those the writer 
knew). 


Writing again. When did the bones lose their flavor? Did | 
get everything out of them already? | should have 
brought the whole body 


Licked it. Hungry. 
Useless now. 
NO. Not doing it. No no no no no no no— 


(Bottom half of document appears to have been chewed on, though 
it does not appear any text was written on this portion.) 


How long was that instrument/wand/tool (??) in the 
corner? | was licking up snow and found it buried. At a 


happier time | would have crafted something 
immediately. Doesn't do me any good now. | don't have 
a base to work with. 


Could | craft something? Fire pit has parts/components/ 
ingredients (??). But | need something more. 
Regardless, whatever | make, | need food. 


Finished. (Below this word, there are several hand-drawn 
symbols/runes that appear to serve some ritualistic/ 
spiritual purpose; the meaning of these symbols are 
being researched.) 


Almost out of paper. Last four sheets, actually. Bit/ 
chomped/gnashed (?7?) the rest while crafting, and 
stopping the bleeding. It hurt It was worth it. It wouldn't 
have been able to support me anyways the way it was 
going. And | used the sticks and incense in the craft as 
well. Made a little sprout (??), and it makes fruit. | ate 
them all and nearly threw up. 


I've never tasted anything better in my life. | just wish my 
leg wasn't stuck on top like that. It looks so out of place. 
Doesn't help that | know where the missing toe went. 


[+] Access original documents (Note: Not translated) 


Foy wili'io ai'lflalgyw fi’ seeirir, aelk foy piri'i'k i's 
yiil si'uayiyua eelk ireewflalj sualaylkw seeirirw 
eeiri'lj iolafo laf. Laf ogew li'io pyyl _keeilw 
wlalay foy Yieezyua'w kyauayy. _keeilw wlalay 
foy slajoflalj pyjeel,  keeilw wlalay La 
ioeefaoyk Adair fi'ual eeveeuaf pil foy 
wfeeuaphlalj, wlalay Hahn iozew yeefy! pil 
Maddock, Maddock, iooi' La foi'gjof zw yiil 
puai'foyua, elk keeilw wlalay Hadassah, lal 
eeirir oyua si'l'irlawolyww, wlakyk iolafo foy 
Sgualayw elk iozew oeeyiyiyuayk fi’ a 
auai'ww. La weeio oyua oelilalj, wauayeeyilalj 
eew foy wii'io pgualyk oyua zew woy ogi iolafo