SCP-2285-7 differ little 
from their 
corresponding species 
behaviorally, with one 
notable difference. 
When treated well and 
given a level of 
respect, SCP-2285-7 
appear to reciprocate 
accordingly. Given 
enough time, 
SCP-2285-7 will land 
on the arm of one with 
whom they seem to 
share this relationship, 
and attack any threats 
directed at the person. 
Why it does this is 
currently unknown. 
There are currently 
three specimens in 
containment. 
SCP-2285-7's 
preferred clouds are 
those found ina 
supercell. As supercell 
clouds contain levels 
of electricity that 
would normally be 
lethal for a normal 
bald eagle, it is 
unclear at this time 
how SCP-2285-7 
processes the 
electricity safely. It 
should also be noted 
that specimens of 
SCP-2285-7 are 
capable of activating 


their inhalation at a 
much greater distance 
than that of other 
instances. This is 
believed to be an 
adaptation, as normal 
bald eagles would be 
unable to fly in 
supercell winds, 
allowing SCP-2285-7 
to feed from a safe 
location. 


Addendum SCP-2285-1 


On //_ , the behavior of all SCP-2285 changed dramatically. 
SCP-2285 refused to eat, instances became restless, and some 
displayed listless behavior, remaining on their perches instead of 
initiating flight. In one extreme case, a large portion of the contained 
SCP-2285-5 began throwing themselves against their containment 
chamber's walls. Staff intervened and managed to prevent further 
harm to the specimens. Three days later, all species' behavior 
returned to normal. 


After reviewing of the data, the date of this event coincides with 
Hurricane , which had indeed gone on for three days, causing 
casualties and approximately $ , in property damage. It is 
assumed SCP-2285-5 were trying to escape containment in order to 
access the massive amounts of water present in the Hurricane 
weather system. 


Addendum SCP-2285-2 


Since SCP-2285's containment in 19 , hurricanes, tornadoes, and 
other severe storms have noticeably worsened and increased, 
according to on-site meteorologists and their reports. Deaths caused 
by severe storms are being recorded more frequently, up to a 25% 
increase over the last years, and storms above F3 on the Fujita 
Scale and Category 3 on the Saffir-Simpson Scale are becoming 
more common. Whether this is due to the lack of SCP-2285 in 
natural environments is unknown. 


Possible use of SCP-2285 as hurricane prevention is being 
discussed. 


« SCP-2284 | SCP-2285 | SCP-2286 » 


SCP-2286: If You Build a Better Mousetrap... 


Item #: SCP-2286 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: The components of SCP-2286 
can be stored in standard Safe-class item storage lockers when not 
being tested. Due to the range of their anomalous effects, active 
testing must be conducted off-site; consult Document 2286-9 for a 
list of approved testing locations. 


Description: SCP-2286 consists of a collection of anomalous 
electrical equipment found in and around the home of Mark P — on 
05/17/2001. Objects of note are detailed below. 


SCP-2286-1: A hand-made electrical device measuring 1.4m long, 
and superficially resembling a bipolar Tesla coil. The device has 
wiring consistent with operation at 120V AC, but conforms to no 
known electrical theory. On the base of the device is a toggle switch 
labeled "ON/OFF" and a pair of dials of unknown construction 
labeled "RANGE" and "SPEED". Material analysis of select 
components reveals the presence of unusual quantities of organic 
compounds consisting of uniform fragments of DNA. These 
fragments have been matched to genetic markers unique to 
mammals of the superfamily Muroidea. 


SCP-2286-1 can be activated by providing it with a standard North 
American 120V AC power supply and flipping the toggle switch to 
“ON”. When active, anomalous effects can be observed in any 
viable genetic material belonging to mammals of the superfamily 
Muroidea that are within range of the object. At close range, this 
effect consists of a force of indeterminate origin similar to magnetic 
attraction that will pull the material towards the object until it comes 
to rest against the surface or other attracted material. At longer 
range, affected subjects exhibit an attraction to the location of the 
device similar to homing behavior but with aggressive tendencies 


that increase with proximity; see Test Log 2286-1-B for details. The 
“RANGE?” dial can adjust the effective range of homing behavior 
from between 10 to 40 kilometers, while the “SPEED” dial can 
manipulate the force density of the attraction within the proximate 
area of effect to between 2,500Gs and 17,000Gs. Note that for 
nearly all affected subjects, the strength of this force has 
demonstrated to be lethal. At low force density, severe trauma such 
as fractures are common, but death can occur from asphyxiation, 
embolisms, or circulatory collapse. At high force density, 
dismemberment and pulverization of the skeleton has been 
observed. 


SCP-2286-2: A variety of objects displaying similar anomalous 
properties to SCP-2286-1. Analysis is ongoing. Examples include a 
smaller version of SCP-2286-1 containing complete DNA from a 
single Rattus norvegicus and a variety of loose components 
containing embedded DNA fragments from multiple species. 


SCP-2286-3: A smaller version of SCP-2286-1 designed to run ona 
single AAA battery. The toggle switch is replaced by a wired remote 
with a 20 meter long cord. Analysis of embedded organic material 
shows complete strands of DNA from a single human donor, 
designated as SCP-2286-3-prime. The donor has been identified as 
homeowner Mark P __. Hair samples were used to verify the device 
is functional, although notably weaker. 


SCP-2286-4 and -5: The remains of two devices of similar design to 
SCP-2286-1. Both were non-functional at the time of recovery, and 
displayed evidence of assaults from numerous tools and implements 
as well as having been partially incinerated using gasoline as an 
accelerant. Embedded organic material shows complete DNA from 
two different human donors, designated SCP-2286-4-prime and 
SCP-2286-5-prime. See Addenda 1 and 2 below for more 
information. 


Recovery: SCP-2286 was recovered in and around the home of 
Mark P  ofH _ , Indiana on 05/17/2001. A postal delivery worker 
reported to local authorities that portions of the exterior of the home 
had collapsed and noted a strong odor of decay, prompting an 
investigation. The cause of the collapse was determined to be 
damage due to a severe rodent infestation. Local authorities 


discovered SCP-2286-1 in the basement of the structure in an active 
state, and alerted Foundation operatives. SCP-2286-1 was covered 
in a mass of dead organic material measuring five meters in 
diameter as well as an estimated 400 affected subjects, mostly 
Rattus norvegicus, Mus musculus, and Microtus ochrogaster. 
SCP-2286-2 components and SCP-2286-3 were found scattered 
around the surrounding basement workshop. SCP-2286-4 and 5 
were discovered in the ashes of a fire pit behind the home. The 
remains of SCP-2286-3-prime were found in the master bedroom. 
Although most of the body had been consumed by local wildlife, 
cause of death was identified as a gunshot wound to the cranium, 
apparently self-inflicted. 


Addendum 1: Following genetic testing of SCP-2286-4 and -5, 
Foundation operatives began obtaining DNA samples from local 
residents in an effort to identify SCP-2286-4-prime and -5-prime. 
SCP-2286-4-prime was identified as Gloria R _, a local librarian and 
member of the town council. The subject was interviewed in an 
attempt to determine what effects, if any, SCP-2286-4 may have 
produced. 


+ Excerpt from Interview Log 2286-4-B 


Interviewer: Agent Carlson 
Interviewee: SCP-2286-4-prime, Gloria R 


Agent Carlson: I'd like you to elaborate on 
your relationship with Mark P 


SCP-2286-4-prime: We were friends in middle 
school, but we moved in different circles in 
high school, and we lost touch when | went to 
college. | returned to town about nine years 
ago to work for the library, and his father was a 
regular at that time. Mr.P —_was retired, and 
he would spend hours at the library reading 
anything he could find, especially the daily 
papers and any new magazines we subscribed 
to, and often when it was slow we would talk. 
When Mr. P__ took ill, Mark began dropping 
him off and picking him up, and when things 


SCP-261 Powered or Unpowered: Powered 

Item description: A can labelled 'Ponari Sweat' in blue and white. 
Some text in Indonesian on the side, claiming that this beverage 
could 'cure any kind of disease’, 'Made in Jombang’, 'straight from 
Ponari's magic stone’ and other promotional statements. Can given 
to a D-class with prostate cancer for testing. After emptying the can, 
the D-class was thoroughly examined. Results show that the 
prostate cancer had disappeared. 


Money entered: 1000 yen 

SCP-261 Powered or Unpowered: Powered 

Item description: A small orange box with a radioactive sign on the 
side, and a small red button on top. Item moved to a heavy-duty 
blast chamber and analyzed extensively. Thorough examination 
revealed it to not emit any more radiation than standard background 
levels. The decision was made to test the object, with all observers 
other than the subject observing via closed-circuit camera. When 
subject pressed the button, a bright flash was recorded, and then a 
small orange mushroom cloud. Subject was unharmed; after the 
experiment, anyone entering the blast chamber immediately sensed 
a tangy, heavily orange flavor. Subject had to wash continuously for 
five hours to rid his body of the scent. 


Money entered: 300 yen 

SCP-261 Powered or Unpowered: Powered 

Item description: A styrofoam bowl with a paper lid, labelled 
"Instant Morioka-Style Reimen: just add hot water.” Instructions, 
written in Japanese, indicate to add hot water and let stand for three 
minutes, then stir well. Contents of bowl appear to be instant 
noodles as well as several small capsules of unknown make and a 
dusting of white sugar-like crystals. Upon adding hot water, item 
grew warm for approximately three minutes, then immediately 
chilled to approximately 5°C. Upon peeling back the cover, noodles 
were found to be cooked and floating in a cold beef broth. Capsules 
were missing, and replaced with a slice of fresh watermelon, six 
slices thinly sliced roast beef, six pieces of kkakdugi (ponytail radish 
kimchi), and half a hard-boiled egg. Contents were edible. 
Advertisements on packaging encouraged users to "try our other 
flavors," including "traditional Korean" and "kimchi mixed." 


got worse towards the end, Mark would bring 
him in in a wheelchair and fetch books for him, 
and read to him. After Mr.P passed away, | 
rarely saw Mark. Sometimes | saw him around 
town, and when the storms knocked out the 
phone lines up his way he would come down 
to the library to use the internet. 


Agent Carlson: So there was nothing more? 
Ms. R__ , to be frank, we are asking if you 
were ever... involved with Mark. 


SCP-2286-4-prime: ...| need your absolute 
assurance that this will not be made public. | 
am an elected official, and this is a small town. 


Agent Carlson: | can guarantee you that 
nothing you say will be made public. 


SCP-2286-4-prime: ...Mark and I... dated 
briefly last year. It didn't go on for very long, 
just a few weeks. 


Agent Carlson: | need to get a an 
approximate date. This was in 2000? 


SCP-2286-4-prime: Yes. It was April, | think 
the second and third week in April. 


Agent Carlson: Did Mark initiate the 
relationship, or did you? 


SCP-2286-4-prime: | did. Mark was always 
shy. He didn't really do that sort of thing. 


Agent Carlson: Can you describe how the 
relationship began? 


SCP-2286-4-prime: | hadn't really thought of 
Mark much at all since Mr.P —_ passed, then 
suddenly | found myself thinking of him, alone 
in his parents' farm house, and | just felt like | 


had to see him. | think | just needed to settle 
some unfinished business. | made a lunch for 
the two of us and drove out to the house, and 
asked him out for a picnic. We talked, mostly 
about Mr. P __ at first. The two of us never 
had very much in common. 


Agent Carlson: You say the relationship 
continued for two weeks? 


SCP-2286-4-prime: Yes. A few days later | 
went up to his house again. He was surprised 
to see me, and suggested we go and see a 
movie in town. I'm not much for them, | let one 
of the assistants order tapes for the library, but 
Mark loved them. He always came to life when 
he was talking about the movies. We saw 

, and afterwards | suggested that he 
come to a book club meeting the library was 
hosting the next week, since a film version of 
the book had been released, and he agreed. 
We had dinner a few times in between that, 
and | loaned him my copy of the book, since 
I'd read it before. 


Agent Carlson: Sorry to interrupt. Did you 
also suggest the dinners? 


SCP-2286-4-prime: No, Mark suggested it. 
The first time we ate at his place, Mark cooked 
and | brought the wine. The second time we 
ate at in town. Mark's house had rats, 
and I'm afraid | got a bit startled when | saw 
one, so he suggested going out. 


Agent Carlson: And after that it was the book 
club meeting? 


SCP-2286-4-prime: The book club meeting... 
| don't think Mark read the book. He tried to 
participate, but... well, later | checked out the 


film, and it was a terrible interpretation. Mark 
got embarrassed and angry, and decided to 
leave early, but the library was hosting the 
event so | had to stay. | called him afterwards, 
but he was still upset, and we argued. | kind of 
thought that would be the end of it. 


Agent Carlson: And was it? (silence for 5 
seconds) Ms.R ? 


SCP-2286-4-prime: This is all very 
embarrassing. I... | don't do things like this. 


Agent Carlson: | promise you, nothing you 
say here will be made public. 


SCP-2286-4-prime: After a few days | 
suddenly felt like | needed to see him, so l... 
went over, and Mark was waiting for me on the 
porch. We started talking... well, we tried, but | 
was very upset. | didn't even realize how upset 
I'd been, | mean, | don't ever remember feeling 
like that in my life. Mark didn't invite me in, and 
| just started screaming at him... (silence for 9 
seconds) 


Agent Carlson: It's all right. Take your time. 


SCP-2286-4-prime: Mark suddenly got this 
look on his face, he went white as a sheet, and 
in the middle of our fight he turned and went 
back into his house and locked the door in my 
face and yelled at me to stay out, andl... 
started pounding on the door, and then | 
picked up an old rocking chair off the porch, 
and I-I threw it through his front window. 
(silence for 5 seconds) | can't believe | did 
that. | just stood there staring at the frame, and 
it was like all that adrenaline just... drained out 
of me. Then Mark came running out of the 
house and grabbed me in a big bear hug and 


started saying how sorry he was.