SCP-035-A

SCP-035-A - Comedy

SCP-035-A - Tragedy

## **`DESCRIPTION`**

SCP-035-A is a sapient, white porcelain mask, which was discovered in a sealed crypt, inside an abandoned house in Venice, Italy on February 16, 1897. SCP-035-A alternates between comedy and tragedy, as used during ancient Greek theater performances. The changes appear to be reflective of SCP-035-A's mood. In these events, all existing visual records, such as photographs, video footage, and even illustrations, of SCP-035-A automatically change to reflect its new appearance.

A highly corrosive and degenerative viscous liquid constantly seeps from the eye and mouth holes of SCP-035-A. Anything coming into contact with this substance slowly decays over a period of time, depending on the material, until it has been reduced to a pool of the original contaminant. However, glass seems immune to the effects of the item. Living organisms that come into contact with the substance have invariably expierd in spite of medical intervention. The source of the liquid is unknown, but appears to seep out of the front of the mask, including its eyes and mouth, No liquid is ever seen being produced from the back of the mask.

Subjects within 1.5 to 1.8 meters (5 to 6 feet) of SCP-035-A, or in visual contact with it, experience a strong urge to put on the mask. It has been determined that SCP-035-A is capable of telepathy, whether or not it possesses a host, even penetrating to the subconscious of others, and using the knowledge it finds to its advantage. Extreme caution is advised when choosing subjects to converse with SCP-035-A.

When SCP-035-A is placed on the face of an individual, an alternate brain wave pattern is registered, as it overrides that of the original host, causing immediate brain death to the subject. The subject then takes on the personality and memories of SCP-035-A, allowing SCP-035-A to 'pilot' the subject. The bodies of those possessed in this manner are still subject to the necrotic effects of the liquid. Nevertheless, SCP-035-A has demonstrated the ability to remain in cognitive control of a body experiencing severe structural damage, even if the damage would normally have resulted in the subject's death. Once the subject's body decays to the point where motion is not mechanically possible, the mask will detach and once more become motionless. No effect has been noted when placed on the face of a non-human animal.

Conversations with SCP-035-A have proven to be informative. Researchers have learned various details about other SCP objects and history in general, as SCP-035-A claims to have been at many momentous events. SCP-035-A displays a highly intelligent and charismatic personality, being both amiable and flattering to all those who speak with it. SCP-035-A has scored in the 99th percentile on all intelligence and aptitude tests administered to it, and appears to have a photographic memory.

However, psychological analysis has discovered SCP-035-A to possess a highly manipulative nature, capable of forcing sudden and profound changes to interviewer's psychological state. SCP-035-A has proven to be highly sadistic, prompting some to commit suicide and transforming others into near-mindless servants with linguistic persuasion alone. SCP-035-A has stated that it has intimate knowledge of the workings of the human mind and implied that it could change anyone's views if given enough time. SCP-035-A has facilitated an escape attempt, convincing several of the research staff to aid it in its bid for freedom. Insurrection failed. All staff that have been in contact with SCP-035-A have been terminated, and mandatory psychiatric evaluations have been implemented for all personnel coming in contact with SCP-035-A.