attempting to make physical contact. Despite their anomalous 
manifestation, these instances show similar durability to the original 
SCP-3422 and can thus be destroyed with relative ease. Instances 
of SCP-3422-1 will continue to appear at an exponential rate, 
however, invariably causing the victim to eventually succumb. 
During manifestation, SCP-3422-1 instances have been observed to 
repeatedly vocalize a number of phrases, most commonly "it's fine", 
"leave him be" and "it's done now". 


Upon physical contact with an instance of SCP-3422-1, the victim 
will fall unconscious, losing all memories regarding the murder and 
existence of SCP-3422 upon waking. Following the victim falling 
unconscious, all SCP-3422-1 instances will vanish and SCP-3422 
will reappear at its location prior to activation. 


Secure Addendum 3422-1 


Warning: It is recommended that 
personnel administer their 
provided amnestics after reading 
this addendum, due to the high 
probability of SCP-3422 activation 
being caused by knowledge of its 
contents. This addendum is only to 
be read in the presence ofa 
supervisor. 


Secure Addendum 3422-1: The following is an 
interview with the murderer of Paul Henderson, his 
younger brother Alan Henderson, conducted on 
01/10/2011. Mr. Henderson turned himself in to the 
police the morning after his brother's murder, before the 
body had been discovered, resulting in a significant 
number of SCP-3422-1 manifestations in the police 
station. 


The Foundation responded, administered all witnesses 
to Mr. Henderson's confession with amnestics as 
appropriate, and brought Mr. Henderson into temporary 
custody. Following the interview, Mr. Henderson was put 
through substantial amnestic therapy in order to remove 
memories of the murder and prevent him from acting as 
a vector for SCP-3422's effects. 


Irrelevant sections of the interview have been excised 
from this file and are available upon request from the 
Archival Department. 


Interviewer: Agent Jones 
Interviewed: Alan Henderson 


<Begin Interview> 


Agent Jones: Can you tell me exactly, in your 
own words, what happened, Mr. Henderson? 
For the record. 


(Henderson nods.) 


Henderson: | wasn't doing well with money. 
Never have been, | guess. Paul...Paul always 
helped me out. Maybe that's why | was so bad 
with it—l knew he'd just bail me out if | fucked 
up. (Pause.) No. No, it was my own damn 
fault. 


Agent Jones: So you went to him with your 
money troubles that night? 


Henderson: No, it was the night before. | had 
nothing, again, so | went to him. He'd always 
looked out for me, you know? Ever since we 
were kids, getting me out of trouble. But he 
said he couldn't help me. Said he had his own 
troubles, and he just couldn't help me right 
now. Said | was welcome to stay, but | just 
stormed off. Wasn't thinking straight. 


Agent Jones: And you came back the next 
night. 


Henderson: (Nods.) Yeah. With a gun. 
(Pause.) | didn't mean to use it, | swear, | just 
wanted to...to scare him, | guess, so he'd give 
me what | wanted. He put his hands up. We 
walked over to the safe and, and, and | don't 
know. There must have been something on 
the floor, | don't know what it was, but | 
stepped on it and | was tripping and my finger 
just...just pulled. 


(Pause.) 


Henderson: He was lying on the floor. There 
was a hole in him, filled with blood, and it 
was...it was spreading all around him too and | 
didn't know what to do. | didn't, | just...I just 
didn't. He looked up at me, and he didn't look 
angry or nothing. Blood pouring out his mouth, 
and he wasn't angry, he just said...it's okay, he 
said. It's okay. 


(Pause.) 
Henderson: And then he died. 


<End Interview> 


SCP-3423: Inspirational Window 


Item #: SCP-3423 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3423 is to be stored ina 
standard windowless object containment chamber. Two curtains 
have been installed on each side of the frame of SCP-3423 and can 
be used to cover the object, in case of a similar event as the one 
detailed in Addendum 3423-3. 


Each instance of SCP-3423-1 is to be tracked, if possible, using 
SCP-3423 as a point of reference. If SCP-3423-1 is found in an 
unreachable area, it is to be left alone until it disappears. Each 
recorded instance of SCP-3423-1 is to be noted and made an entry 
for in the database. 


Since 02/03/2016, all personnel entering SCP-3423's chamber must 
record their actions 24 hours prior to it. It is not permitted to visit the 
chamber more than three days in a row. Only one individual may be 
present in the chamber at any given time with the exception of 
testing. 


Description: SCP-3423 is a window with a frame approximately 
110 cm tall and 70 cm wide, lacking its obverse side!. The obverse 
side, when looked at, appears to be non-existent, instead the frame 
just ends. The frame is made out of wood and does not appear to be 
affected by most outside influences: samples may be taken and it 
can be damaged, but no natural biological degradation has been 
observed on the samples or the frame itself. On the bottom part of 
this frame is an engraved text: "For Inspiration -A." 


SCP-3423-1 is used to refer to any instance of the obverse side of 
SCP-3423. It is similar in appearance but lacks the engraving on 
frame and an opening mechanism. In a seemingly random interval 
ranging from 3 to 24 hours, the location of SCP-3423-1 will instantly 


to. Even with the full knowledge of what the item does, the user is 
entirely incapable of seeing what it is they are tracing until they 
actually stop doing so, which they can willingly do at any time. They 
will answer questions as to what they are drawing (though most of 
the time they describe it as "mindless scribbling", particularly if they 
are aware of the SCP's effect). 


Most of the time the result is a written stream of thoughts, 
occasionally interrupted by small icons or simplistic drawings. The 
nature of what is written adapts depending on the user: text will 
appear in the native language of the user, and in an alphabet the 
user can draw. Drawing quality varies depending on unclear factors, 
and appears unrelated to any artistic skill of the user. Writing, on the 
other hand, is mostly the user's, though emotions expressed in the 
thoughts written may distort it. 


The expressed thoughts appear to be a form of real-time "stream of 
thought" transmitted from real persons, as current simultaneous 
events (such as electoral results) have been referred to. Each 
crayon represents a specific person, and a user may switch between 
crayons to represent more than one person involved in a situation at 
a given time. So far, the equivalent of 10-15 hours of thought 
processes have been compiled. Given that the crayons were already 
somewhat worn when recovered, this has left SCP-443-08, which is 
most frequently used, as little more than a stub. 


No identifying information has been collected so far (all names are 
rendered as unidentifiable symbols), but enough data is present to 
assess that the involved persons form a loose network of friends, 
family, and coworkers, each individual being fairly close to at least 
one other. All the involved persons are from the Portland, Oregon 
area. See addendum for details. 


Addendum: 
List of colors included, their classification number and details: 


* SCP-443-01 Black — A dancer obsessed with his weight. 
Friend of "Orange". 

* SCP-443-02 Blue — An old snappy woman. Landowner of 
"Red" and "Brown". 

* SCP-443-03 Blue Violet — A mildly hypochondriac patient of 


change2. Recorded locations of SCP-3423-1 include places 
anywhere on Earth, outer space, other planets, other universes and 
dimensions. The selection of this place also does not appear to have 
any specific pattern, although SCP-3423 appears to be showing 
"preference" of places on Earth. 


Note: Neither the interval of change nor the location is random. (See 
Addendum 3423-4) 


It would appear SCP-3423-1 is just a projection, as it is not possible 
to damage, move or touch it. This claim is further supported by the 
fact that it can appear suspended in mid-air and is not usually 
affected by gravity. 


SCP-3423 is constantly connected to an instance of SCP-3423-1. 
This connection manifests itself as an observable anomaly. If a 
person attempts to look through SCP-3423, instead of seeing 
through the glass, they will see a scene as though they were looking 
through the window into SCP-3423-1. It is to be noted that this 
connection is not material, all attempts to open SCP-3423 will result 
in the connection becoming invisible and SCP-3423 retaining the 
properties of a normal window, except for its secondary effects such 
as immunity to biological degradation. After the window is closed 
again, the connection is restored. 


It is also worth noting, that the glass in SCP-3423-1 does not show 
the view from SCP-3423, suggesting that the connection is one-way. 
Viewers looking into SCP-3423-1 see only the reflection of 
themselves and their surroundings. 


Addendum 3423-1: Circumstances of Acquisition 

SCP-3423 was recovered from a MC8&D facility on 5/12/2014. 
Related documents found with it suggest the organization was given 
SCP-3423 by a person claiming to be its creator. It is unknown if 
above mentioned group of interest has any connections to 
SCP-3423's creator or if this person is a part of another 
organization. Additionally, the only documentation found which 
described the object's properties were a note about its ability to 
show random places, and a document describing its purpose as 
"decorative" and "inspirational". 


Addendum 3423-2: A list of most notable locations of 
SCP-3423-1. 


* Pyramids of Giza, location observed for 14 hours. 

¢ An orbital view of the planet Saturn, location observed for 15 
hours. 

¢ A farm in a rural environment with a cloudy sky, previously 
thought to be located in Australia. After two hours the clouds 
were noted to have shifted, revealing a blue sun, location 
observed for almost 24 hours. 

* A view from a moving train3, location observed for 12 hours. 

Coast of the Davis Sea, Antarctica, location observed for 9 

hours. 

* Inside of a volcano, location observed for 6 hours. 

An office of the president of Czech Republic4, location 

observed for 4 hours. 


Addendum 3423-3: On 20/11/2015, SCP-3423-1 switched its 
location while two researchers were present in its containment 
chamber. Its new location was later described as a gallery. 
Foundation's sources failed to identify the location of this place. 
Viewing of the "art" resulted in both researchers becoming 
temporarily blind. Out of multiple pictures present in the gallery, one 
was identified as a known memetic agent with this effect. 


Note: "After multiple complaints and injuries, | formally 
request additional containment measures. | would also 
like to state that | have noticed an unusual pattern in the 
locations SCP-3423-1 has chosen, and | will be 
conducting experiments to see if | am right. It may help 
us prevent another incident." 

-Dr. Shallow, head of research regarding SCP-3423 


Addendum 3423-4: Following the above request, Dr. Shallow was 
involved in a series of tests regarding SCP-3423. These tests 
focused on finding the reasons behind the locations of SCP-3423-1 
that were chosen. The working theory was that this change did not 
occur randomly, and was in fact being affected by viewers of 
SCP-3423. The goal of these tests was to find the cause. 


The tests were carried out by instructing people to watch SCP-3423 


while performing tasks, talking, or after an emotional response was 
triggered. The predicted result was that SCP-3423 would later travel 
into location "corresponding" to the conditions of the test. 


+ Excerpt from Experiment Log 
Experiment 3423-01 


Test: D-Class, Male, 34 years, instructed to 
observe SCP-3423 while it is connected to a 
view of the Gobi desert. 

Important: Subject states that he "is glad he is 
not there", as he "hates hot weather". 
Location shown: Coast of Davis Sea, 
Antarctica. 

Observation Time: 9 hours. 

Note: This indicates that SCP-3423 does react 
to its viewers. 


Experiment 3423-04 


Test: Dr. Crowell, Female, years, instructed 
to observe SCP-3423 while it is connected to a 
night view of New York city. 

Important: Prior to test, subject is feeling 
"exceptionally content," as it is her birthday. 
Location: A blooming flower field, 
Netherlands: specific location unknown. 
Observation Time: 6 hours. 

Note: It would also appear that SCP-3423 can 
sense emotions, and not just change based on 
what is said. 


Experiment 3423-07 


Test: D-Class, Male, 40 years, history of 
violent crimes, instructed to observe 
SCP-3423 while it is connected to a sunny 
beach located somewhere in Indonesia. 
Important: Subject reports feeling sick and 
states he dislikes the location due to excessive 


amount of light. 

Location: Mental hospital, location unknown. 
Observation Time: 3 hours. 

Note: It is stated that the resulting location 
looks "unrealistic," and "obviously meant to 
evoke fear." 


Experiment 3423-12 


Test: 2 D-Class, Male and Female, 35 and 29 
years, both instructed to observe SCP-3423 
while it is connected to an open sea view. First 
subject is told to express his disagreement 
with the location, while the second is to do the 
opposite. 

Location: A busy street in New Delhi, India. 
Observation Time: Location purposefully not 
observed, to find out if it disappears due to 
lack of interest from viewers®. Location 
switched after 3 hours. 


+ Addendum 3423-5 


Addendum 3423-5: A summary of the events that took 
place on 02/03/2016, by Dr. Crowell. 


Document #3423-1 


"After a promising turn of events in the 
research regarding SCP-3423, Dr. Shallow 
had set his mind on finding a way to control 
how SCP-3423-1 changes locations. He 
believed that it could be possibly used for 
research purposes, or even espionage. While 
many staff members agreed with him on the 
former, we weren't exactly sure about the 
latter. Needless to say that Site Command 
supported his idea. 


Despite having redeemed himself after the 
initial incident, which ended with multiple 


injuries, Dr. Shallow was spending all his free 
time with SCP-3423. Some people noticed his 
increasing obsession with it: | know | did. We 
asked Command to start an investigation of 
the project. Site Command agreed, and 
launched a formal inquiry. On 02/03/2016, Dr. 
Shallow was found in his quarters showing 
extreme signs of insomnia and paranoia. He 
was holding an improvised weapon in the form 
of a fire extinguisher. After our collective failure 
to convince him to talk, site security managed 
to overpower him and he was escorted to the 
medical wing. 


The project was stopped after it was clear that 
SCP-3423 was involved. In the last month, we 
have used the notes left by Dr. Shallow to 
perform further experiments, and | can finally 
confirm that SCP-3423 has, in fact, mina- 
affecting properties. We are not one-hundred 
percent sure about the extent of this effect but 
we can say that just like SCP-3423-1 changes 
based on the viewer's emotions and 
perception, it also changes their emotions to 
match. If | had to guess, long term exposure to 
this is what caused Dr. Shallow to snap.“ 

-Dr. Crowell, Acting Head Researcher for 
SCP-3423 


« SCP-3422 | SCP-3423 | SCP-3424 » 


Footnotes 

1. Referring to the side that would normally be visible from the 
outside of a building. 

2. It is unknown whether each instance of SCP-3423-1 is a new one, 
or if it is SCP-3423-1 changing its location. 

3. It has been shown that while SCP-3423-1 is not typically affected 
by its surroundings, it is fully capable of moving. 

4. This would have likely caused an incident, if it was not for the fact 
that the president was not present at the time.