[The security officer suggests "Let's Stay 
Together", a standard which [REDACTED] 
occasionally performed in concert. ] 


SCP-1523: It serves, brother. It serves. Let me 
put a spin on it. 


[SCP-1523 performs a completely different 
piece with a dissonant melody and lyrics which 
are presumed to refer to Fifthist doctrines. The 
first verse consists of the phrase "there is 
power in the blood" repeated in different 
cadences. Full lyrics are available in the 
unabridged transcript. ] 


Interviewer: [oause] That will do. Can you tell 
us how you were placed in your current state? 


SCP-1523: Wisdom serves. It was a 
[REDACTED] cleansing ritual. Everyone was 
in the groove as the archon played. Spinning 
like records. Screaming like records, too. 
[laughs] My [REDACTED] unhinged like a 
snake's jaw, and my soul came forth, brother. 
The archon stuck it here for posterity. 


Interviewer: What happened to your body? 


SCP-1523: Still going strong. It doesn't miss 
me much. 


Interviewer: You're saying that your body 
continues to function without a consciousness. 


SCP-1523: No, brother, without a soul. Ever 
seen an anthill? That ant doesn't have room 
for a soul in there. If a man has no soul, he 
can keep building his anthill just fine. Right 
now the man | was is occupied with 
[REDACTED] and you couldn't tell the 
difference if you met it, unless you were giving 


it a throat exam. [laughs] He's quiet in there, 
but he wriggles around like he can't get 
comfortable. 


Interviewer: Is this a common phenomenon? 


SCP-1523: More than you think, brother. I'd 
bet my blood there are brothers and sisters 
working with you in this building whose souls 
left a long time ago. Bodies serve, too. But 
those sweet souls [REDACTED] in time. It's 
coming for them in time. 


[REMAINDER OF INTERVIEW REDACTED] 
End log, time 13:51:40 
Interview 1523-02 


Note: This interview, like the previous one, 
was conducted in a standard humanoid 
interview chamber, and as such, the only 
precaution taken was the presence of a 
security official. This interview was conducted 
by a different researcher than the previous 
conversation: Dr. is a 35-year-old woman. 


Begin log, start time 12:31:10 


Interviewer: Can you tell us anything about 
the chapel you attended? 


SCP-1523: | can tell you that it was wonderful. 
What was it the man said? "Oh my it, God's full 
of stars." [laughs] 


Interviewer: I'm more interested in knowing 
their rituals and beliefs. 


SCP-1523: I'm more interested in you. 


Interviewer: Can we please stay on the 


subject, SCP-1523? 


SCP-1523: Sister, I'm tired of talking about 
myself. | haven't spoken to a woman in too 
long, and you've got too much going on to be 
so impersonal. 


Interviewer: This is inappropriate. 


SCP-1523: Don't get ahead of me, now. Just 
tell me about yourself, sister. 


Interviewer: [Security Officer] _, how do | get 
him back on subject? 


Security Officer: SCP-1523, answer her 
questions. 


SCP-1523: Sister, lean a little closer. Take a 
deep breath. There's something | need to tell 
you. 


Interviewer: This is ridiculous. 


SCP-1523: You want me to be helpful. Do your 
brother a favor. [The interviewer complies.] 
Mmn,, that's it. Hope you like the smell of 
sandalwood, baby. | want to linger on your 
clothes all day. 


Interviewer: SCP-1523, what are the central 
tenets of the Fifth Church? 


SCP-1523: Just so you know, I'm not the body, 
baby. I'm the smoke. Every particle in the air's 
my senses, like the sweet tendrils of 
[REDACTED]. Breathe in, breathe out. It's so 
comfortable in your chest, sister. 


Interviewer: This is over. I'm getting the hell 
out of here. 


SCP-1523: Don't be scared, baby. You'll 
hyperventilate trying to get me out. But you 
can't. | know you'll be a stranger to me, but I'll 
see you ‘round. My body burns and rests and 
burns, but I'll be on the air 24/7, if you know 
what | mean. [/aughs] I'll see you in your office. 


End log, time 12:35:25 


Footnotes 
1. Name withheld due to Operation Stargazer protocol. 
2. Born in 1951, achieved fame in the 1970s as a rhythm- 


and-blues singer, Known for his characteristic low voice and range, 
as well as his brief time spent as a member of the bandThe Fifth 
Dimension. 


« SCP-1522 | SCP-1523 | SCP-1524 » 


SCP-1524: A Small Business 


Item #: SCP-1524 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: Both of SCP-1524's individual 
components are to be segregated into separate containment 
chambers, with security measures and accomodations (if applicable) 
adjusted appropriately for each component, as follows: 


1) SCP-1524-1 is to be stored in Site , or an equivalent parking 
facility designed for the containment of anomalous vehicles, with its 
fuel tank completely drained. Five kilograms of grass clippings must 
be placed in SCP-1524-1's rear compartment per day. Access to the 
vehicle's storage area is restricted to personnel with class 2 security 
clearance and above. Any instances of SCP-1524-2 beyond the first 
that are produced by SCP-1524-1 are to be destroyed upon 
discovery. 


2) SCP-1524-2 is to be held in a standard humanoid containment 
chamber near the site containing SCP-1524-1, with water and 
simple meals provided twice per day. A recording of a broadcast 
from the Seattle, WA based radio station KMPS (94.1 FM) must be 
kept playing at all times within the enclosure of SCP-1524-2. While it 
has not demonstrated the ability to speak or understand human 
speech, supervisors are discouraged from speaking or otherwise 
interacting with it. If the need arises to transport SCP-1524-2 
between facilities, vehicles bearing any resemblance to SCP-1524-1 
must not be used. A Foundation-approved vehicle will be designated 
for this purpose if the need arises. Continuous exposure to KMPS 
broadcasts must be maintained at all times. 


3) All tools and other non-organic implements found in SCP-1524-1 
may safely be kept in standard storage lockers. 


Under no circumstances should any of SCP-1524's component parts 


be allowed to interact with one another except in a controlled testing 
environment. 


Description: SCP-1524 is the sole remaining specimen of a species 
of modular organisms discovered in , WA that take the form of a 
small, locally-owned landscaping business called "Freddy Sanchez 
Super Service Care Lawn". Each specimen of SCP-1524 consists of 
a human-like entity (presumably named "Freddy Sanchez") with the 
appearance of a middle-aged Latino male, and a large, white utility 
van of indeterminate manufacturer and model. 


The van (SCP-1524-1) appears to contain the central nervous 
system and digestive tract of SCP-1524. Within the rear 
compartment is a large, humid cavity of gray organic tissue that 
maintains a constant temperature of 24 degrees Celsius. This area 
serves as SCP-1524's stomach, though it also has the function of 
storing gardening implements such as pinking shears, rakes, anda 
lawn mower. 


SCP-1524's humanoid "passenger" (SCP-1524-2) was grown 
directly from the driver seat of SCP-1524-1, serving as the van's 
limbs and sensory organs. Scans have revealed that it has a small 
secondary brain encased in a thick membrane within the head, and 
that there are no other recognizably human systems within the body; 
instead the abdominal cavity is filled with the same gray organic 
tissue present inside SCP-1524-1. Because of its lack of an internal 
skeleton, it walks with wave-like lurching motions, somewhat like 
those of an earthworm. 


Though vastly different in form and function, SCP-1524-1 and 
SCP-1524-2 are a single organism. SCP-1524-2 is believed to 
absorb nutrients directly from the seats of the van, but can also 
sustain itself with ingested organic material if necessary. Though no 
neural link exists between the two components while they are 
separated, SCP-1524-1 exerts control over its humanoid component 
through local radio broadcasts played through its built-in stereo, with 
different stations inducing specific behaviors in SCP-1524-2, 
including scouting, gathering food, defending against perceived 
threats, and initiating reproduction. The country music station KMPS 
puts SCP-1524-2 in a trance-like passive state, during which it will 
not attempt to defend itself or reunite with the vehicle, and is 


therefore recommended for use in SCP-1524's containment. 


The primary function of SCP-1524's human component appears to 
be harvesting plant material, which it gathers under the guise of 
performing landscaping work, then brings back to SCP-1524-1 
where it is broken down into nutrients. It also serves as SCP-1524's 
reproductive system, as demonstrated by the multiple different 
specimens present at the site of recovery and the unfortunate 

of Agent Onno. Upon hearing the station identification of the 
radio station KZOK (102.5 FM), SCP-1524-2 will enter a state of 
agitation, during which it will seek out a host. When a viable target is 
encountered, SCP-1524 will [DATA EXPUNGED]. 


Attempts to reverse this process have been unsuccessful, as all 
original tissue is destroyed upon conversion, though the vehicular 
component retains much of its original functionality and framework. 
As SCP-1524's origins and purpose (if any) are unclear, it is 
currently believed to be in the Foundation's best interests to prevent 
further instances from being created. 


« SCP-1523 | SCP-1524 | SCP-1525 » 


SCP-1525: The Emperor's New Watch 


Item #: SCP-1525 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1525 is kept inside a 
locked storage case with level 2 access policy. SCP-1525 should be 
transported inside a locked strongbox if it is required for 
experimentation. Any personnel who are sighted wearing SCP-1525 
should be subdued and the object should be confiscated 
immediately. 


Description: SCP-1525 is a solid gold (99.96%) Rolex brand watch 
in near-perfect condition. The watch-face is made of clean cut 
quartz, encrusted with twenty two small (0.1 carat) diamonds. There 
is a small Latin engraving on the underside of the watch, reading 
“Horologium regem ideonos’ (lit. translation: A clock suited to a 
king). The watch does not match any known Rolex model. 


Usually, wearers of the watch [hereafter referred to as SCP-1525-2] 
will not initially show any abject symptoms until approximately four 
hours after first wearing the object — although some subjects have 
been affected instantly. 


Whenever SCP-1525-2 makes a conscious decision to undress, 
they will immediately assume themselves to be fully unclothed. 
SCP-1525-2 will remain oblivious to any clothing worn underneath 
their current layer (including the watch), despite any external stimuli, 
including the soaking through of said clothing and any verbal 
acknowledgement of the clothing. SCP-1525-2 will continue to 
remain ignorant of these layers until the removal of the watch. 


Discovery log: SCP-1525 was discovered on 02/07/19 . The object 
was retrieved from the body of a man who was found deceased in 
his own bed. He was found wearing seventeen layers of clothing 
(including seven pairs of socks, six pairs of gloves, seven scarves, 


two coats, seventeen shirts, six pairs of trousers and fourteen pairs 
of underwear), many of which were growing mould, especially the 
earliest layer which was heavily stained with what appeared to be 
[REDACTED]. The cause of death was declared to be an acute 
chest infection and severe inflammation of the trachea. Close 
relatives of Mr. claimed the object had been an old family 
heirloom, which the victim decided to wear after losing his personal 
watch. It is estimated from the mould's growth and spread, that the 
subject wore the watch for roughly two weeks before dying. 


« SCP-1524 | SCP-1525 | SCP-1526 » 


SCP-1526: Papers, Please 


Item #: SCP-1526 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: All instances of SCP-1526-1 
are to be monitored by Foundation assets in their current locations. 
All attempts for these subjects to return to their place of origin are to 
be denied. Families and other associates are to be issued Class-C 
amnestics, and falsified records showing their move to their current 
location. Foundation personnel operating in diplomatic "hot spots" 
are to be notified of all SCP-1526 phenomena occuring in their area, 
and to be ready to place priority of their evacuation if their residence 
is threatened. 


Description: SCP-1526 is a phenomenon affecting human subjects 
who have dual or multiple citizenship, and are residing in countries 
with a population of >2 million people. 


Subjects will be approached by a humanoid male, designated 
SCP-1526-A. Witnesses have described its appearance 
inconsistently, although it has always been described as wearing 
expensive-looking clothing and having several miniature flags 
pinned to its lapel. SCP-1526-A will then offer the subject a 
substantial sum of currency or other valuable items in exchange for 
one of their citizenships. The exact citizenship being sold is not 
specified, and if the subject does not agree to the sale, SCP-1526-A 
will depart. 


Once they have agreed verbally to SCP-1526-A's terms, the subject 
will be instantaneously teleported to a location within one of the 
nations they are a citizen of. The nation they are teleported to will be 
the one with the lower population. Once within this nation, the 
subject will be unable to return to any territory controlled by the 
nation-state of their sold citizenship. When attempting to enter any 
such territory, such as overseas, through an ambassador or 


consulship, or through air travel, they will be unable to physically 
cross the borders. Attempting to do so will result in the subject 
meeting an invisible barrier. Vehicles containing the subject will be 
able to pass through, as will clothing worn by them. Currently, no 
subject affected by SCP-1526 has been in an area conquered, 
annexed, or otherwise acquired by their former nation. 


At the same time that the subject is displaced, an entity (hereafter 
referred to as SCP-1526-1) will appear within the nation from which 
the subject sold their citizenship with documents identifying them as 
legal residents or permanent aliens residing within that country. 
Instances of SCP-1526-1 appear to be humanoids with varying 
appearances. However, the internal structure is radically different 
from those found in humans, being composed of alien physiology. 
Among the 31 currently contained SCP-1526-1 instances, several 
internal structures were found to be exceptionally notable, including: 


« A human body which was entirely filled with carpeting fibers. 
Identified itself as "Juan" and had legal residency papers for 
the nation of Spain. 

« Humanoid whose upper body constantly produce a thick, 
black smoke, which obscured their face and upper torso. 
Believed to be an instance of SCP-1362. 

* Human body was filled with 6,319 slug-like organisms of 

unknown composition. Was in possession of 6,319 temporary 

work visas for the nation of Austria. Work visas were found to 
be valid. 

Internal structure was entirely mechanical. Appeared to have 

no legal residency documentation. Note that the subject 

approached by SCP-1526-A had received a sum of only 175 

Norwegian kroner. 

¢ An individual claiming to be a citizen of the Republic of Arnold 
Fitzwilliams. 

* Subject was a plastic mannequin with residency documents 
for the nation of Indonesia taped to its buttocks. Believed to be 
related to SCP-1526 phenomenon due to materializing within 
200 meters of a subject affected by SCP-1526. 

¢« A humanoid dressed in poorly-cut cloth approximation of black 
tactical gear and green uniform. Believed to be an instance of 
SCP-2771-1. 


All instances of SCP-1526-1 have been found to be in possession of 
a version of this document. 


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