It has been established that liquids with adequate surface reflectivity 
are not exempt from conversion into SCP-1552-1. Accordingly, the 
possibility of contaminated liquids entering the water cycle is a 
distinct risk. It will be necessary to determine whether water 
transformed into SCP-1552-1 is potable, as the worst-case scenario 
involving SCP-1552-1 is full conversion of the world’s oceans and 
subsequently freshwater supply. Effectively immediately, SCP-1552 
is reclassified as Euclid. Further experiments with SCP-1552 and 
liquids are forbidden; SCP-1552’s water bowl is to be sealed and 
automatically opened only when personnel have left its room. Other 
liquids are forbidden in SCP-1552’s room without the permission of 
sector management. 


/ / : Tests on D-class personnel have shown that SCP-1552-1 is 
nontoxic and shows no inherent contamination ability; dilution results 
in the footage becoming fainter before disappearing completely at 1 
part SCP-1552-1 to 2 parts water. Note that no method currently 
exists of separating out contaminated and uncontaminated liquids — 
as with SCP-1552-1 solids covered in paint, diluted SCP-1552-1 is 
not considered neutralised. 


Incident Report 1552- -1 


As part of experiments into SCP-1552-1’s transmittability, two D- 
class personnel were admitted into SCP-1552’s enclosure; one was 
instructed to observe SCP-1552 via the reflection in the other’s 
eyes. As expected, the latter subject's eyes became instances of 
SCP-1552-1. Unexpectedly, the subject retained full vision, 
presumably linked to the black body properties of SCP-1552. 
Subject reacted poorly when informed of the effects of the 
experiment and attempted to abscond from the facility. Since the 
contaminated subject was able to view a reflection of SCP-1552 in 
any reflective surface they encountered, they were quickly able to 
spread SCP-1552-1 to the eyes of other D-class subjects and Agent 
, in addition to numerous surfaces throughout the facility. 


Lockdown was established almost immediately and full containment 
restored after 1.5 hours. 


After consultation with O5- the decision was made to remove Agent 

's eyes. The surgeon was able to successfully complete the 
procedure via a webcam mechanical remove and Agent — will 
receive full compensation. The 5 contaminated D-class subjects 
have been terminated in line with Foundation protocol as extreme 
security risks. — Professor 


As a result of Incident 1552- -1, use of D-class personnel with 
SCP-1552 is suspended. Suitably briefed researchers and 
veterinary personnel will be allowed to enter SCP-1552’s enclosure 
to engage in feeding and other duties. 


Addendum 1552-02 


SCP-1552’s classification has been downgraded to Safe, owing to 
the persistent success of updated containment procedures. 


« SCP-1551 | SCP-1552 | SCP-1553 » 


SCP-1553: Dr. Wondertainment's Shadow Paint Play- 
Set! 


Item #: SCP-1553 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: Packages of SCP-1553 are to 
be contained in high-value storage locker #0227 at Research 
Site-14. Experimentation is to take place exclusively in White-Lab 
02. The lab shall be equipped with recessed halogen flood lamps, 
an overhead projector, two high intensity flashlights, a table, and an 
auto-locking door, operated remotely. All walls are to be painted flat 
white annually and cleaned weekly by maintenance staff. No 
windows or light controls are accessible from within the lab. 


Only translucent or transparent equipment and furniture will be 
allowed to enter White-Lab 02 unless authorized for experimentation 
purposes. All additional equipment must be removed and all 
instances of SCP-1553-1 or SCP-1553-2 must be terminated at the 
conclusion of each test. As of Incident 1553-2, no instances will be 
allowed to persist activity for a period greater than 8 hours. 


White-Lab 02 is to be kept under 24 hr remote video surveillance 
and remain illuminated for three days following any experimentation. 
In the event of any anomalous shadow activity, lighting failure within 
the lab, or unauthorized opening of the lab door during this period, 
containment breach is to be assumed. The hallway is to be sealed, 
and Protocol 012-Trundholm initiated. 


Description: Manufacturer's packaging identifies SCP-1553 as 
“Dr. Wondertainment®'s Shadow Paint Play-Set!” Each is 
packaged in a blue and green, shrink-wrapped cardboard box with 
black lettering, dimensions 15 x 22 x 22 cm. Contents include: 


¢ 1.89 L (2 qt) of a translucent, viscous black fluid (SCP-1553- 
A) in a white plastic bucket, labeled ‘Shadow Paint’ 


* One white foam sponge, dimensions 3 x 10 x 20 cm 
(SCP-1553-B) with embossed label 'Shadow Eraser' 

« Anon-anomalous No. 18 painters brush 

¢ Manufacturer's documentation booklet. See Document 1553- 
C. 


To date, ten (10) instances have been discovered in the United 
States, three (3) in Canada, and five (5) in the European Union. 
Interrogation determined in all cases that store employees, 
managers, and regional executives had no knowledge of the 
presence or properties of SCP-1553. Efforts to locate additional 
instances are ongoing. 


When applied to any illuminated surface, SCP-1553-A will dry 
completely, leaving no residue." In its place, the surface will then 
display an anomalous shadow object, designated SCP-1553-1. 
Instances maintain the form painted by SCP-1553-A, and are 
capable of interacting with any shadow, anomalous or otherwise, via 
direct contact. 


If SCP-1553-A is used to depict an animal or humanoid, the image 
will spontaneously animate upon drying, creating an instance of 
SCP-1553-2. These instances will display intelligence, physical 
ability, and behavior appropriate to their form. Instances will only 
animate if depicted as solid, uninterrupted silhouettes. SCP-1553-2 
requires no sustenance to survive, but will partake of food-based 
instances of SCP-1553-1 if any are available.@ 


The properties, mannerisms, and abilities of SCP-1553-1 and 
SCP-1553-2 vary significantly from one instance to the next, and are 
closely linked with the intentions, temperament, beliefs, and 
attitudes of the user. However, all instances do share certain 
qualities in common. 


¢ SCP-1553 projections will always interact as though they are 
discrete, three-dimensional physical objects, despite existing 
solely as two-dimensional silhouettes. 

¢ All instances have the ability to ‘loom’ or grow in relation to the 
surface on which they exist by moving interaction field toward 
their primary light source.3 

¢ Users are universally able to experience the properties of the 


interaction field through touch and sound, although no sound 
caused by SCP-1553 has ever been recorded, and no 
physical object responsible for shadows designated 
SCP-1553-1 or SCP-1553-2 can be verified. 


Application of SCP-1553-B directly to any shadow, anomalous or 
otherwise, results in the shadow's immediate disappearance. 
Neutralization of SCP-1553-1 and SCP-1553-2 can also be 
achieved via mere shadow contact with SCP-1553-B, leaving non- 
anomalous shadows intact. To date, no other method has been 
found effective to neutralize the effects of SCP-1553-A, and 
research attempting to reproduce this effect is ongoing. 


If SCP-1553-B is used to erase the shadow of a real object, the 
region affected will lose opacity within thirty (80) seconds. Observers 
describe such objects as appearing simultaneously visible and 
invisible. After approximately five (5) minutes, the region will lose its 
ability to interact physically with normal objects. In inanimate objects 
the effect can be easily reversed by liberal application of SCP-1553- 
A on any nearby surface. However, in living subjects the process 
can result in significant injury if not treated immediately. See 
Experiments 1553-37 and 1553-38 for more details. 


Addendum 1553-01: Document 1553-C 


Foreword: Copied below are the English text portions of 
the manufacturer’s documentation for SCP-1553, “Dr. 
Wondertainment®’s Shadow Paint Play-set.” 
Documentation also includes several pictorial 
representations and suggestions accompanying the text. 


HEY, KIDS! Say goodbye to sidewalk chalk; it’s Dr. 
Wondertainment®’s Shadow Paint Play-set! 


Simply apply the patented “Shadow Paint” formula to any 
surface where light is cast, and watch the fun come to 
life! Thanks to Ani-Magi-Nation™ technology, the only 
limit to your creation is your own imagination! Whole 
shadow-kingdoms can rise and fall before your very 
eyes! Scare your younger siblings with gigantic shadow 
monsters! Touch your shadow toys and play with them 


as though they’re Really™ there! 


Don’t worry, Mom and Dad; cleanup is super easy with 
the miraculous Shadow Eraser! Just wave the eraser 
over the play area, and you’re done. For those hard to 
reach spots, rub Shadow Eraser gently over surface and 
watch the shadows disappear like magic, guaranteed! Be 
very careful; you wouldn't want to erase a real shadow 
by mistake! 


WARNING: Remember that Shadow Creatures are as 
friendly (or dangerous!) as you imagine them to be. 
Do not attempt to draw Real™ people using Shadow 
Paint Play-Set™. Dr. Wondertainment is not 
responsible for injury, discomfort, or existential 
crisis resulting from misuse of Shadow Paint Play- 
Set™, 


Addendum 1553-02: Lowlight photography has confirmed that 
below the critical brightness of three (3) lux, instances of 
SCP-1553-1 and SCP-1553-2 are undetectable as surface-bound 
silhouettes, but can be modeled as quasi-physical objects of size 
and shape appropriate to their form in brighter conditions. The effect 
persists until such time as ambient lighting conditions expose 
instances to brightness three (8) lux or greater. Though the field of 
interaction can be mapped with sonagraphic imaging, it is at present 
impossible to confirm whether or not a fundamentally physical object 
exists in this region, as all other scanning equipment available relies 
on non-visible light wavelengths to render an image, and these 
negate the effect. 


Addendum 1553-03: Abridged Experiment Log 


This document includes several important experiments necessary to 
understanding the intricacies of effects SCP-1553-A and SCP-1553- 
B in greater detail. Unabridged log available upon request. 


Experiment 1553-5 
Effect: SCP-1553-1 
Summary: D-4310 instructed to use SCP-1553-A to depict a claw 
hammer using a stencil. Reported instance as feeling light, plastic, 


and ‘fake’. SCP-1553-1 was ineffective at driving the nail provided, 
and broke after two strikes. Instance neutralized. Subject instructed 
to repeat procedure while imagining a useful hammer. Reported new 
instance as being very heavy, with a handle having the texture of 
hard rubber. SCP-1553-1 successfully drove the nail in three strikes. 


Experiment 1553-12 

Effect: SCP-1553-1 

Summary: Agent F instructed to depict a Beretta 92 service 
pistol using stencil provided, and is given access to five D-Class 
subjects scheduled for termination. Despite Agent F _''s knowledge 
of firearms and intent to make a working weapon, SCP-1553-1 fails 
to function effectively. Subjects report a stinging sensation similar to 
being shot with a paint-ball or BB gun, and suffer no visible injuries. 
Long term observation reveals no negative effects. 


Note: Solved the machine problem with knowledge, but the weapons 
problem seems to be universal. | think we've learned all we can 
about SCP-1553-1 for now. Let's move on. 

-Dr. F 


Experiment 1553-21 

Effect: SCP-1553-2 

Summary: D-4330 instructed to depict Felis catus using stencil 
provided. SCP-1553-2 manifests upon drying, and immediately 
retreats to the opposite corner of the room. D-4312 successfully 
coaxes SCP-1553-2 out of the corner, and reports furry textures and 
warmth in tactile sensations. Subject also reports hearing a purring 
sound as he pets SCP-1553-2, although no audio is recorded. 
Instance continues interacting in a friendly manner until D-4312 
attempts to pick it up, at which point SCP-1553-2 scratches and 
bites the subject, causing him to drop it. Instance terminated. 


Note: D-4330 was admitted to on-site infirmary with reports of 
numbness in his hand where SCP-1553-2 had scratched and bitten 
him. Subject treated for minor skin infection and released. 
Recommend we start scaling things up, see if we can make smarter 
and larger instances. 

-Dr. F 


Experiment 1553-37 


Effect: SCP-1553-B 

Summary: D-5001 instructed to erase part of his shadow and report 
effects. Subject initially unnerved, but becomes mildly amused, 
erasing greater and greater portions of shadow in the lower 
abdominal region. Subject reports a slight tingling sensation, 
followed by lightheadedness. Attending Researchers report a semi- 
transparent quality to D-5001's abdomen, followed by a barely- 
visible network of dark red colors resembling blood vessels and 
capillaries. Four minutes following exposure the region loses 
coherency, causing significant bio-hazard cleanup in White-Lab 02. 
D-5001 Terminated. Affected region remains suspended in mid-air 
until SCP-1553-A is applied to the wall where its shadow would 
normally fall. SCP-1553-A instantly dries, and the excised portion 
again becomes subject to gravity. Remains display no further 
anomalous properties and are incinerated. 


Experiment 1553-38 

Effect: SCP-1553-B 

Summary: D-5002 instructed to erase her shadow in its entirety. 
Subject is at first reluctant, but complies, erasing her entire shadow 
within 1.25 minutes. D-5002 reports no initial negative effects apart 
from feeling ‘chilly'. Twenty-nine (29) seconds following erasure, 
subject begins to fade, becoming translucent. After 5.50 minutes, 
the subject's voice is no longer audible. D-5002 signals that she is 
unable to hear, although she continues to move about freely, is still 
able to see, and appears to breathe normally. Subject demonstrates 
the ability to move through solid objects within laboratory and 
attempts to breach containment. Unable to restrain subject via 
conventional means. Lighting in White-Lab 02 extinguished by 
Junior Researcher G__ , causing [DATA EXPUNGED]. D-5002 
terminated and bio-hazard cleanup crews dispatched. 


Note: It appears that erasing the shadow of an extant object has the 
opposite effect of painting a shadow where no object exists. 
Recommend some further research to determine applications in 
intelligence/counterintelligence operations. 

-Dr.G 


Footnotes 
1. A minimum brightness of three (3) lux is required for SCP-1553-A 


to dry and anomalous properties to manifest. 

2. Researchers requesting permission to test humanoid or 
dangerous instances of SCP-1553-2 are reminded to review Incident 
Report 1553-2, and consider their experimental parameters very 
carefully. 

3. SCP-1553-1's field of interaction will behave according to the 
beliefs of the user, with the original user's beliefs taking precedent 
over other observers. SCP-1553-2 has demonstrated the ability to 
determine its own position relative to actual objects, which does not 
always correspond well with Euclidean topology. 


« SCP-1552 | SCP-1553 | SCP-1554 » 


SCP-1554: The Damaged Fellowship 


Item #: SCP-1554 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1554 is to be kept in a 
fireproof Safe class storage locker in Site 629's anomalous media 
wing. Testing is to be conducted under the supervision of Dr. 
Walters, and all instances of SCP-1554-A produced are to be stored 
on a case by-case basis: 


¢ Viable biological specimens are to be kept in Site 629's 
greenhouse. All fauna created from SCP-1554-A is to be 
euthanized, dissected, and incinerated following testing. 

¢ Models produced by SCP-1554-A may be displayed in Site 
629's archival wing, provided they are not hostile in nature.