Description: As of / /20 , SCP-1250 is a collection of compact 
audio cassette tapes, and VHS tapes (SCP-1250-1 and 
SCP-1250-2 respectively). SCP-1250-1 and SCP-1250-2 samples 
are ashen in color and devoid of any form of branding or labels. 
Internally, they are completely indistinguishable from other tapes of 
similar design, and can be used via any standard audio/video 
recording equipment. However, SCP-1250-1 and SCP-1250-2 
samples do not accurately record events. Upon playback of an 
SCP-1250-1 or SCP-1250-2 tape, there are notable differences 
between the content of captured audio/video recordings and the 
real-world occurrences that participants remember observing. 


These alterations, while inconsistent, are initially never drastic. 
Situations presented in recordings are largely the same, but subtle 
changes (differences in pronunciation, word choice, furniture present 
in room, gender/age of recorded individuals) are found when 


compared to standard recordings. In the case of SCP-1250-2, visual 
discrepancies will manifest in place of aural, as video samples 
produce no audio when reviewed. Multiple simultaneous recordings 
are noted to further alter proceedings, with greater numbers of 
SCP-1250-1 or SCP-1250-2 tapes present during a single session 
resulting in more dramatic variations. The only variable consistent 
across all samples are the exact date, time, & location, which are 
100% identical in every recording of a given event. 


Testing has also shown that SCP-1250-1 and SCP-1250-2 samples 
do not appear to have any storage limit. Recording can continue 
indefinitely until manually stopped. Especially lengthy recordings 
have not been shown to exhibit a greater number of changes than 
shorter ones, even if a large variety of events are to occur, or the 
recording device were to travel a considerable distance during its 
duration. SCP-1250-1 and SCP-1250-2 can not be overwritten, and 
all attempts to transfer data to different formats have failed. 


Addendum 1250-1: On 02/15/199 , a test was performed that had 
researchers initiate a set of 3 SCP-1250-2 and 3 standard video 
recordings at a singular location, and then transport a pair of each in 
separate directions. All 6 recordings start the same way, with no 
notable differences occurring until after the groups were significantly 
separated from one another. As a result of this event, staff now 
believe that alterations will not manifest in the presence of other 
partial recordings, and that the recorded events of an SCP-1250-1 
or SCP-1250-2 sample are not written in real-time. 


Addendum 1250-II: On 04/02/2001, Dr. T staged a reenactment 
of an earlier SCP-1250-1 test conducted on / /199 . The conditions 
of the control tape were recreated down to the finest detail; all 
involved staff reprised their roles, and repeatedly lied about the date 
and time of the proceedings. The SCP-1250-1 results received were 
not the same as those of the earlier test. 


Addendum 1250-Ill: A series of trials performed between 07/ /2006 
and 09/ /2006 by Dr. T and Dr. Carter have concluded that 
SCP-1250-1 and SCP-1250-2 recordings will present fewer changes 
when recorded in the presence of an event with an exceedingly high 
number of potential outcomes, particularly games of chance. 
Footage of gambling paraphernalia in use (cards, dice, slot- 


machines, roulette wheels, darts) will almost never showcase 
alterations outside the central object(s), regardless of how many 
additional samples are used to record. 


Addendum 1250-IV: SCP-1250-2 testing has been put on indefinite 
hiatus. Please see Experiment Logs 1250-A and 1250-B for more 
details. 


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Experiment Log 1250 


Experiment Log 1250-A: Audio 
Recordings. 


Note: Please be sure to include your name, the date, and duration 
of the recording on all records. 


Name: Dr. T 
Date: / /199 
Duration: 00:02:47 


Dr.T is heard reciting an adaptation of the poem "Der 
Erlkonig" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. 


Control tape: Dr. T reads the poem in its entirety. 


SCP-1250-1 tape: The poem is read in its native 
German by an unidentified voice. 


Name: Dr. Edwards 
Date: 03/ /2000 
Duration: 00:26:19 


A television in the background plays a syndicated 
episode of the popular children's show [REDACTED]. 


Control tape: The episode follows a character named 
Billy as he helps a close friend plan an important birthday 


party. 


SCP-1250-1 tape: This episode follows the same Billy 
attempting to try out for the school basketball team. 
Curiously there are no commercial breaks, and a portion 
of the same episode plays again before the tape is 


stopped. 


Name: Dr. T 
Date: 09/ /200 
Duration: 00:00:14 


Dr. T introduces himself by saying; ‘Hello, I'm T 
It's a pleasure to meet you’. 


Control tape: Dr. T says the above greeting. 


SCP-1250-1 tape (1): A female voice says the greeting. 
The first name is replaced with Emily instead of 


SCP-1250-1 tape (2): A series of loud beeps and clicks 
play for the duration of the recording. There is no 
recognizable pattern. 


SCP-1250-1 tape (3): Dr. T is heard attempting to say 
the greeting. He sounds very weak, and takes several 
labored breaths after every few words. He does not finish 
the greeting before the recording ends. 


SCP-1250-1 tape (4): Two separate voices say the 
greeting. They are very stoic, and they speak in perfect 
unison. Neither voice can be identified as that of Dr. T 


SCP-1250-1 tape (5): The tape sounds as though it is 
immersed in water. A light tapping can be heard 
somewhere nearby. 


SCP-1250-1 tape (6): A crowd of people can be heard 
murmuring in the room. All of the voices appear to be 
uttering the greeting, though it is impossible to tell if Dr. 
T is among them. 


SCP-1250-1 tape (7): Dr. T is heard counting down 
from 14, reaching 0 just as the recording ends. 


SCP-1250-1 tape (8): The tape is entirely silent for the 
14 second duration. 


Name: Dr. , with Dr. T = monitoring. 
Date: /11/200 
Duration: 00:08:04 


Dr. interviews Mr. _ . Several times during the 
interview, Dr. will randomly hold up a card with a 
simple drawing on it, and ask Mr. to describe what he 
sees. A total of 7 cards were held up during the course of 
the interview. It's important to note that aside from the 
card results, both interviews were the same. 


Control tape: Mr. _—_'s responses to the image cards: 
cat, airplane, flower, barn, teddy bear, horse, apple. 


SCP-1250-1 tape: Mr. _'s responses to the image 
cards: pencil, window, swan, tree, airplane, bus, moon. 
All responses given were for cards that did exist in the 
deck. 


Name: Dr. Edwards, with Dr. _ performing. 
Date: 6/ /2006 
Duration: 00:11:02 


Dr. was asked to play Moonlight Sonata on an old 
grand piano. He has very little experience playing the 
instrument. 


Control tape: Dr. _ hits several bum notes, and re- 
attempts several sections of the song to correct 
mistakes. He politely asks to stop playing after 
attempting for over 10 minutes, and the recording is 
ceased by Dr. Edwards. 


SCP-1250-1 tape (1): Dr. handles the instrument 

flawlessly, playing with considerable grace, and receives 

a roaring applause from the other researchers present. 

In the place of Moonlight Sonata, the song played by Dr. 
is unknown. 


SCP-1250-1 tape (2): A single note is played in 2 
second intervals until 00:09:09. No other sounds can be 


heard for the remainder of the recording. 


Name: Dr. Carter 
Date: / /200 
Duration: 00:08:06 


Dr. Carter calmly asks questions regarding the nature of 
SCP-1250, SCP-1250-1, & SCP-1250-2. 


Control tape: Dr. Carter asks the aforementioned 
questions. 


SCP-1250-1 tape (1): Dr. Carter can be heard talking, 
though he is very muffled, almost as if he were speaking 
from the other side of a wall. The nature of his speech is 
entirely indecipherable. 


SCP-1250-1 tape (2): A loud, atonal screeching 
emanates from the tape for the entire duration of the 
recording. 


Name: Dr. T 
Date: / /2009 
Duration: 00:45:03 


Three tapes were left to record an empty room for 45 
minutes. 


Control tape: Dr. T is heard exiting the room as the 
recording begins. Apart from a nearby door being closed 
at 00:27:01, the recording is entirely silent until Dr. T's 
return at 00:44:51 to end the recording. 


SCP-1250-1 tape (1): Dr. T is heard exiting the room 
as the recording begins. Infrequently, a light shuffling can 
be heard to the direct left. At 00:05:02 heavy, deliberate 
footsteps are slowly heard approaching from the left and 
continuing on past the empty room to the right. They can 
no longer be heard at 00:24:44, and the shuffling ceases 
at this point. Dr. T —reenters the room at 00:45:16 to 
end the recording. 


SCP-1250-1 tape (2): Dr. T is heard exiting the room 
as the recording begins. At 00:13:08 a loud crash is 
heard coming from the right. Another loud crash occurs 
at 00:16:02, and an even louder one at 00:19:17. 
Something begins pounding on the wall in the hall 
outside the empty room at 00:26:20 and continues to do 
so with a consistent intensity. The door to the empty 
room is heard being torn from the frame at 00:44:10 as 
something proceeds to thrash it around the room. The 
tape cuts off at 00:45:03. 


Experiment Log 1250-B: Video 
Recordings 


Note: Please be sure to include your name, the date, and duration 
of the recording on all records. Due to the omission of audio by 
SCP-1250-2 video samples, all descriptions provided should cover 
only what is seen during the control tapes, not what is heard. 


Name: Dr. And Dr. 
Date: / /199 
Duration: 00:00:43 


Dr. Pitches a baseball to Dr. from a distance of 
15 meters. 
Control tape: Dr. 's bat is seen making contact with 


the ball, sending the ball flying far past the view of the 
camera. Dr. _ claps in response to the home run. 


SCP-1250-2 tape: Dr. __is seen stifling a cough, 
delaying the pitch by 4 seconds. Dr. 's bat is seen 
making contact with the ball, resulting in a foul. 


Name: Dr. T 
Date: / /1997 
Duration: 02:16:25 


Three cameras were pointed at a television playing the 
contents of another SCP-1250-2 sample. The contents of 
this sample included a [DATA EXPUNGED]. 


Control tape: The contents of the original SCP-1250-2 
sample are seen clearly on the screen. 


SCP-1250-2 tape (1): The tape came out blank, having 
recorded no material. 


SCP-1250-2 tape (2): The tape came out blank, having 
recorded no material. 


Name: Dr. And Dr. 
Date: / /199 
Duration: 00:13:24 


Two cameras were set on a small table in the middle of a 
large concrete room, facing in opposite directions. 


Control tape: The room remains empty, and nothing 
occurs for the entire duration of the film. 


SCP-1250-2 tape: A series of empty cans are thrown 
from behind the camera toward the wall by an unseen 
individual. This action persists for the entire duration of 
the recording. 


Name: Dr. Carter 
Date: / /2006 
Duration: 00:00:07 


Dr. Carter set up a group of 13 cameras to record him 
rolling a pair of six-sided dice. 


Control tape: Dice Result: 11 
SCP-1250-2 tape (1): Dice Result: 3 
SCP-1250-2 tape (2): Dice Result: 9 
SCP-1250-2 tape (3): Dice Result: 16 


SCP-1250-2 tape (4): Dice Result: 5 

SCP-1250-2 tape (5): Dice Result: 108 
SCP-1250-2 tape (6): Dice Result: ®=fa 
SCP-1250-2 tape (7): Dice Result: 4 

SCP-1250-2 tape (8): Dice Result: 0 

SCP-1250-2 tape (9): Dice Result: 7 

SCP-1250-2 tape (10): Dice Result: 3/4 
SCP-1250-2 tape (11): Dice Results: 2 
SCP-1250-2 tape (12): Dice Results: [REDACTED] 


Name: Agent H_ , with Dr. Carter & Dr. T — monitoring. 
Date: / /200 
Duration: 00:00:23 


Agent H_ was asked to fire 3 shots at Personnel 
D-32907 using his M9, from a distance of 22.5 meters. 
The Agent was also asked to intentionally try and avoid 
hitting D-329071 during the experiment, though this 
information was not shared with the subject. 


Control tape: The first two shots miss the subject. The 
3rd strikes him directly in the right shoulder, the subject 
clutching at the wound and reeling in pain before the 
recording ends. 


SCP-1250-2 tape (1): All 3 shots miss the subject 
without incident. 


SCP-1250-2 tape (2): All 3 shots contact with the 
subject's chest and abdomen, knocking them to the floor. 


SCP-1250-2 tape (3): Agent H is seen standing 
directly behind D-32907, with his firearm pressed against 
the backside of the subject's head. He fires a single shot, 


killing the subject instantly, and stares at the camera for 
the remainder of the recording. 


SCP-1250-2 tape (4): D-32907 is replaced with a 
specimen of [REDACTED]. Agent H _ is killed during the 
ensuing conflict. 


Name: Dr. T 
Date: / /200 
Duration: 09:14:36 


Four cameras were left overnight in front of a television 
blaring static. 


Control tape: The static is consistently seen for the 
duration of the tape. 


SCP-1250-2 tape (1): In place of the static, stock 
footage of spiders is seen. The majority of the footage 
focuses on the spiders capturing and eating prey. 


SCP-1250-2 tape (2): In place of the static, black and 
white footage of a deceased elderly man is seen. He sits 
slumped in a chair next to an ornate lamp, in a room 
devoid of any other furniture. At 00:05:06 his body 
begins falling to pieces, starting from the top down. This 
process is subtle at first, as it takes up until 09:12:00 to 
fully complete and is more easily observed when the 
footage is sped up. 


SCP-1250-2 tape (3): The television is off, and a lamp 
behind the camera can be seen in the television's 
reflection. A silhouetted figure is seen passing through 
the reflection on occasion. 


Name: Dr. T 
Date: / /200 
Duration: 06:28:38 


Six cameras recorded several minutes of a Little League 
baseball game in Aberdeen, Maryland. 


Control tape: Children play Little League baseball. One 
team wears light blue jerseys while the other team wears 
yellow jerseys. 


SCP-1250-2 tape (1): Identical to control, except that a 
particular player wears the uniform number "8" instead of 
"6" per the control recording. 


SCP-1250-2 tape (2): Identical to control, except that a 
female spectator to the game has been replaced by Lana 
Neal. 


SCP-1250-2 tape (3): Identical to control, except that the 
position and orientation of the shadows of objects shown 
in the recording suggests the presence of more than one 
sun-like source of illumination. 


SCP-1250-2 tape (4): Rules of game appear to have 
changed - pitcher and fielding team seem to be throwing 
the ball at the batter's head with intent to injure, following 
which the batter chases the pitcher around the field, 
attempting to beat him with the bat. Umpire, coaches and 
spectators appear to regard this behavior as normal. 


SCP-1250-2 tape (5): Identical to control, except that 
game participants and spectators appear to be reciting a 
prayer to Dazbog (Slavic pagan sun god) in the Old 
Church Slavonic language while playing. 


Name: Dr. T with [REDACTED] 
Date: / /2010 
Duration: 01:12:01 


24 hours prior to this experiment, Dr. T was the victim 
of an unfortunate car crash, and was rushed to 
Hospital, under Foundation custody. Dr. T had 
previously asked to have his final moments captured on 
tape by SCP-1250-2, in the event of a fatal injury or 
terminal illness. 


Control tape: Dr. T remains motionless in his hospital 


bed for the duration of the recording. Nurses are seen 
rushing in at 00:43:05 in response to his heart monitor 
flat-lining. Despite their best efforts, Dr. T 's heartbeat 
is not restored, and he is pronounced deceased at 
1:09:15.