Description: SCP-538 appears to be animate shadows of an 
unknown species of spiders. SCP-538 appears to "feed" off of the 
shadows of other living objects, and will move to the nearest shadow 
cast by a living organism. To "feed", SCP-538 does no more than 
attach itself to the shadow of its host in such a manner that its own 
shadow is not obscured. Through this manner, a single specimen of 
SCP-538 can grow up to approximately 15 square centimeters in 
size. Feeding after this point appears to simply maintain this size; 
the whole process has so far proven to be harmless to the host. 
While a specimen can attach itself to an inanimate object to feed, it 
will slowly atrophy and decrease in size over time. Only when 
connected to the shadow of a living organism can SCP-538 thrive. 


SCP-538 has shown itself capable of going short distances through 
open, well lit areas, such as to reach a nearby host or to escape a 
source of agitation. However, it will rapidly decrease in size at a rate 
of nearly 2 square centimeters per second for the length of time it is 
not attached to a shadow. Should a specimen be stranded out in the 
open long enough, it will eventually decrease to nothing, at which 
point it can be considered deceased. Top land speed has been 
observed at approximately one meter per second when at maximum 
size. SCP-538 has shown itself to be capable of slipping through 
cracks greater than 3 millimeters in height; spaces less than this 
distance appear impassible. 


While generally benign, SCP-538 can and will attack its host if 
frightened. Frightening SCP-538 generally involves a rapid 
movement by its host, at which point it will "bite" the organism's 
shadow before attempting to flee. Bite must occur on bare skin to 
cause effects; clothing material consisting of cotton or anything 
sturdier will provide sufficient protection. 


Upon being bitten, an individual will go through five different stages 
within the space of an hour. Note that bitten individuals may attempt 
to hide their condition; therefore, any individual exhibiting the 
following symptoms must be contained immediately. 


(SCP-106 steps out of an adjacent wall and 
wraps an arm around Agent Musker’s neck, 
and drags her, screaming, back into the wall 
with it) 


Agent Allum: Oh... | think we'll know! 


(Hysterical laughter) 

(Moments later, the floor beneath Agent Allum 
begins to dissolve, and he slowly decends into 
SCP-106’s pocket dimension) 


Agent Allum: (Places hands on hips) This 
would never happen on a Friday! 


(Roaring laughter and applause) 


SCP-1955-J: Musical Audio Surveillance Distortion 


Item #: SCP-1955-J 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: All Foundation facilities must 
maintain separate video and audio surveillance systems under the 
guise of aiding memetic containment. Under no circumstances are 
video surveillance devices which are also capable of recording audio 
to be installed in any Foundation site. 


Foundation operatives are to infiltrate manufacturers and distributors 
of surveillance equipment and ensure that security networks 
combining both audio and video recording capabilities remain either 
prohibitively expensive or subject to debilitating technical flaws. 


Description: SCP-1955-J is an anomalous form of audio distortion 
known to impact video surveillance recordings in all Foundation 
facilities. This effect does not occur with systems recording either 
video or audio independently, even when such systems are 
recording the same events as SCP-1955-J affected recordings. 


SCP-1955-J tends to appear when the following conditions are met: 
- At least three mobile entities! are visible to one or more 
surveillance devices. 

- The entitles interact for more than 30 seconds. 

- One or more of the entities could be described as "pursuing" or 
"fleeing" another entity. 


When these conditions are met, any audio recorded by affected 
devices will be completely replaced by an energetic, high-tempo 
arrangement of saxophone and other brass instruments typically 
described by personnel as "raucous" or "saucy." Furthermore, any 
dramatic events within these recordings (e.g., physical collisions, 
rapid containment barrier extension, graphic evisceration, or [DATA 
EXPUNGED)]) are punctuated with exaggerated sounds produced by 


obscure instruments such as bicycle horns, slide whistles, or 
zithers.2 (For example SCP-1955-J recordings, See Addendum 
1955-J-1.) 


SCP-1955-J distortions are capable of spreading between recording 
devices and systems, with the audio distortion transferring between 
recordings as entities exit or enter the views of other devices. New 
entities entering a SCP-1955-J recording are capable of extending 
its effect if they either enter a physical altercation with an originating 
entity or if they begin to pursue or flee such entities. 


Given the pervasive presence of surveillance networks and 
handheld video recording in first-world nations, any SCP-1955-J 
affected entities escaping a Foundation facility could result in [DATA 
EXPUNGED]. 


Addendum 1955-J-1: Typical SCP-1955-J Recordings 
Access archive 


Format: 
Location: 
Entities Involved: 
Elapsed Time: 
Results: 


Location: Site- Cafeteria, Site Director 
office, 17 separate corridors 

Entities Involved: Site Director __, Field 
Agent Willis (carrying a large stack of budget 
requisition forms), Senior Researcher 
Wetherby, 24 other personnel 

Elapsed Time: 9:37 

Results: Director successfully avoids 
Willis's attention for the elapsed time before 
colliding with Wetherby, resulting in a 45- 
minute one-sided conversation about 
molluscs. 


S 


Location: SCP- offices, Site-19 Biological 
Specimen Archives, 2 security checkpoints 


Entities Involved: Lead Researcher Richards, 
Security Officer Ellis, Junior Researchers 
Dawes and Rosario (in circumstances in which 
neither had access to their keycards) 

Elapsed Time: 7:15 

Results: Undetected by either Richards or 
Ellis, Junior Researchers Dawes and Rosario 
secure Ellis's keycard, retrieve their 
belongings, and return to their posts.3 


Location: Site 28 Safe-Object Storage Wing 
Entities Involved: 14 security personnel, 5 
researchers, and 7 intruders associated with 
GOI "The Serpent's Hand" (including 1 tamed 
bear) 

Elapsed Time: 16:21 

Results: Security personnel apprehend the 
majority of the intruders with minimal injuries. 
The whereabouts of the bear are currently 
unknown. 


Update 1955-J-1991 


In light of last week's SCP- breach, please ensure that 
any suspicious footage is actually affected by SCP-1955- 
J before mass amnesticization. Dr. Alfred Hawthorne has 
been reprimanded by the Ethics Committee for improper 
conduct in the face of a Keter-class emergency, and his 


Site- 


Footnotes 


listserv privileges have been revoked. 


1. e.g., personnel, animate SCP objects, or, on one occasion, a 
perilously overloaded cafeteria services cart. 

2. Or, on occasion, simulated flatulence. 

3. Junior Researcher Dawes has been recommended for 
assignment to field operations. 


SCP-619-J: Championship Belt 


Item #: SCP-619-J 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-619-J is to be kept ina 
steel .76 mx .15m x .15 mcase at all times. The case is to be kept 
in a research chamber at Site- unless otherwise noted by 
personnel with Overseer-level clearance. Even under these 
circumstances, the SCP is to be kept in its case at all times. 
Removal of the object from its case will result in disciplinary actions. 


Should the object be removed from its case and worn by a human 
being, the wearer will be subdued and separated from SCP-619-J. 
Any D-Class subjects wearing the SCP may be subdued by lethal 
force. 


Description: SCP-619-J appears to be a championship belt, as 
worn by wrestlers in the - League. The belt is 
approximately 0.75 meters long when not worn. When a humanoid 
being attempts to put the belt on, SCP-619-J adjusts its size to one 
that would best-fit the subject. The crest at the front of the belt is 
constructed of a plastic made to look like solid gold. The crest is 
emblazoned with ornate patterns and the words ' - 
Championship. 


When worn by a human, the wearer will undergo a personality 
change. Subject will become increasingly violent when presented 
with even the slightest grievances. Subject will become boisterous 
and aggressive, often developing an incredible overconfidence in 
their strength. Despite this, wearing SCP-619-J does not seem to 
cause any physical changes; all physical prowess exists only in the 
wearer's mind. 


Addendum 619-J-01: The circumstances of SCP-619-J's 
acquisition follow below. 


Acquisition: SCP-619-J was retrieved on / /19 from one Mr. 
Andre . There had been reports of several attacks by what was 
believed to be a supernatural creature around the area that Mr. 
lived. While the operatives deployed had at first only meant to 
question Mr. , they were soon forced to subdue him when it 
was discovered that the subject, while wearing SCP-619-J, attacked 
them. During interrogation, the subject admitted to having been a 
customer of Marshall, Carter, and Dark Ltd. and was behind the 
strange series of attacks. When he discovered that SCP-619-J had 
been taken from him, subject expressed relief, claiming that "The 
damn thing got annoying after a while". 


Addendum 619-J-02: The following is an excerpt from an interview 
between Dr. McCallum and D- regarding SCP-619-J. 


Interviewed: D- 
Interviewer: Dr. McCallum 


Foreword: "| hope to find out exactly what effects, if any, this SCP 
has on the human mind. Assisting me, D- will be asked to wear 
SCP-619-J partway through our interview." Dr. McCallum 


<Begin Log> 


Dr. McCallum: This is my first experiment to determine 
the effects that SCP-619-J has on the human psyche. 
Assisting me is D- 


D- : Wait, what? This isn't what we agreed to! 
Dr. McCallum: So, how do you feel? 


D- : You didn't say you were going to experiment on 
me! 


(There are sounds of a struggle for several seconds, 
during which glass can be heard breaking. There is a 
sound of papers rustling, after which the interview 
continues) 


Dr. McCallum: | ask again: how do you feel? 


D- :| feel fine. | do not have glass in my eyes. 


Dr. McCallum: Excellent! Now, let's begin. 


(D- is fitted with SCP-619-J. After D- removes 
their shirt, the interview continues.) 


Dr. McCallum: Alright, this time with the belt on: how do 
you feel? 


(D- 's voice has undergone a significant change. He 
speaks much more roughly, screaming at the top of his 
lungs.) 


D- :| HAVE THE BLOOD OF THE WARRIORS 
PULSING THROUGH MY VEINS! THE ANCESPIRITS 
OF MY FOREWARRIORS FILLS ME WITH 
DESTRUCITY! (D- makes a loud snorting noise) 


Dr. McCallum: ... Interesting. Tell me, what do you see? 


D- :| SEE THE SCREAMS OF A THOUSAND 
NORMALS! NOW YOU MUST DEAL WITH ALL 
UNPLEASANTRIES! 


Dr. McCallum: Wait... me? 


p= | WILL BREAK YOUR SPINE UNTIL YOUR 
CHILDREN ARE IN PAIN! 


Dr. McCallum: That doesn't even make— (He is cut off 
by a scream from the subject) 


(There are sounds of a struggle and several screams 
from Dr. McCallum. D- is quickly subdued and 
separated from SCP-619-J.) 


<End Log> 


Closing Statement: After being separated from SCP-619-d, D- 
claimed to have been under the delusion that he was standing ina 


wrestling ring surrounded by a cheering audience. Dr. McCallum has 
put through a request for D- to be terminated. 


Request denied. Don't be a jerk just because the guy put you in a 
half-nelson. O5- 


It was a full-nelson followed by a submission hold. Honestly, | think 
termination is completely called for. Dr. McCallum 


Addendum 619-J-03: 

Incident: 

SCP involved: SCP-619-J, SCP-076, SCP- 
Personnel involved: D-7706 

Date: 

Location: 


Description: During an attempted escape by SCP-_ , D-7706 
somehow came into possession of SCP-619-J. After attacking other 
D-Class personnel, Able, who had been helping during the crisis, 
stepped in. After a kick to the head, D-7706 was easily beaten. 
However, after his victory, Able was seen to remove the belt from 
D-7706's body and place it around his waist. Able then went ona 
rampage, killing numerous officers, before the device around his 
neck was detonated. 


When questioned later, Able claimed that he had felt a compulsion 
to wear SCP-619-J after defeating D-7706. SCP-619-d is currently 
being tested for memetic properties. 


| saw Able with the belt on. He was even more unbeatable, if that's 
possible. And, no, | could not 'smell what he was cooking’. Whatever 
that means. Agent 


Addendum 619-J-04: After Dr. McCallum was seen running around 
the facility in a chicken suit, it was discovered he had stolen 
SCP-619-J for his own purposes. He was quickly subdued. The 
doctor had this to say about his actions: 


Punish me all you want; | finally suplexed that cafeteria worker who 
never gives me flan. 


Dr. McCallum was quickly informed that the cafeteria does not carry 
flan. 


Addendum 619-J-05: Several agents have made an attempt to 
steal SCP-619-J and force D-Class personnel to wear it before 

throwing them into SCP-682's holding area. They were harshly 

disciplined and [DATA EXPUNGED]. 


This was hilarious the first time, guys. And the second. And the third. 
But it stopped being funny around the seventh time. Get some new 
material. O5- 


SCP-3V1L-J: The Master Plan 


Item #: SCP-3V1L-J 
Object Class: SAFE for fuck's sake 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3V1L-d is to be kept in 
solitary confinement in a humanoid containment cell. No further 
communication is to be made between SCP-3V1L-J and staff. All 
staff are advised that, despite any and all claims made by 
SCP-3V1L-J, no further containment procedures will be necessary. 


Description: SCP-3V1L-J, formerly Arthur Schnittflieger of 
Kenosha, WI, is a 32-year-old human male involved in a string of 
criminal activities carried out through the use of anomalous means. 
It possesses the superhuman ability to, to an extent, convince other 
people that it has a brilliant and complicated agenda that cannot be 
stopped under any circumstances. 


On 12/20/12, SCP-3V1L-J phoned in a threat to the Foundation that 
it was going to create a wormhole to "another dimension full of 
spiders and fire and stuff" inside the Mall of America. Agents were 
mobilized to the location and found no wormhole, after which 
SCP-3V1L-J contacted the Foundation again with another threat - 
that the previous plan with the wormhole was merely a distraction 
from a ZK-class reality failure event it was about to cause. No 
evidence was found of any such event being within SCP-3V1L-J's 
capabilities. 


This pattern continued for some time, resulting in a total of 0 
casualties, 0 "lifted veil" events, and approximately 12 billion dollars 
lost by the Foundation in wasted response efforts. Primary 
containment of SCP-3V1L-J was established on 10/14/14, after a 
ten-hour standoff at Site-155 over a nonexistent "heavily-armed 
badger machine." 


Interrogation log: 


Stage one: Upon agitation, SCP-538 will bite the shadow 
of its aggressor. Subject will report pain in relative area 
bitten on shadow; however, no puncture or wound will 
appear in this location. Subject will quickly become 
irritable, snapping at those around him. 


Stage two: 10-15 minutes after being bitten, subject will 
begin perspiring heavily, but may report feeling cold. 
Skin will become red and warm to the touch. 


Stage three: 25-30 minutes after being bitten, subject will 
become violent and aggressive, attempting to start 
conflict with those around him. Speech will be slurred, 
and motor skills may be impaired. Subject will resort to 
violence, often attacking those closest to him.