Item #: SCP-2287
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2287 is to be contained in Hall ██ of Site ██. Except for during authorized testing, SCP-2287's mask is not to be removed. SCP-2287 does not require food, but can be provided with incense on its request, contingent on good behavior. Literature provided to SCP-2287 is to be converted into Braille.
Description: SCP-2287 is a headless humanoid white male who manifests multiple anomalous properties; primary among these is that it is able to function as a living being despite lacking a head. The words "Mr. Headless, from Little Misters ® by Dr. Wondertainment" are tattooed on the lower side of SCP-2287's back. Its exposed neck stump is covered with live skin; radiographic examination has shown that the neck stump has only the bottom four cervical vertebrae, but there are no signs of spinal damage.
The head-based functions which SCP-2287 is able to emulate include thought, hearing, and smell. It is able to speak, but has not demonstrated the ability to replicate the normal tonalities of a human voice; as well, it claims to be blind. It does not eat or breathe, and has claimed that its energy source may be "some kind of amplified photosynthesis or something" (see interview log 2287-41-B).
Direct visual observation of SCP-2287's headlessness is not possible; individuals who attempt to observe this will instead perceive headless versions of themselves, as seen from SCP-2287's perspective. Such individuals describe feeling "disconnected" from themselves, but are still able to control the movement of their own bodies, albeit with difficulty. This effect does not occur when SCP-2287 is viewed through any means other than the unaided human eye: SCP-2287's headlessness can be observed via live video transmission, in photographic prints, in mirrors, and through windows or lenses. Individuals who have undergone radial keratotomy have been unable to observe headlessness; no individuals who have undergone cataract surgery have as yet been available for testing.
Motion detectors and similar monitoring equipment similarly show SCP-2287 to be headless; despite this, SCP-2287 is capable of performing tasks which would require a head, such as wearing items of headgear, including masks, hats, scarves, headphones, noseplugs, earplugs, earrings, eyeglasses, lipstick, and barrettes. (For a full list of items, see document 2287-N12)
SCP-2287 was discovered in ██████, Wisconsin, on November 24th, 20██, after a significant number of reports from citizens appeared describing the anomalous effects of SCP-2287. Witnesses were given amnestic treatment, and SCP-2287 was contained without issue.

+ Interview 2287-5

- Access Granted

[BEGIN LOG]
Dr. Howard: Good evening, SCP-2287.Dr. Howard: No, actually, tonight this is more of an interview. For instance, we were wondering what you could tell us about Doctor Wondertainment.Dr. Howard: But you did interact with her?Dr. Howard: Wait, wait. First you said 'her', then you said 'he'?Dr. Howard: First you referred to Doctor Wondertainment as a woman, then as a man.Dr. Howard: But you just said — no, I'm sorry, I must have misheard. My bad.Dr. Howard: <clears throat> Well, uh, when you work for the Foundation for long enough, you discover many situations that don't entirely make sense. You did say, though, that Wondertainment had intended something specific for you?Dr. Howard: Yes…Dr. Howard: That's it?Dr. Howard: I see. And are you? "Fun for the whole family", I mean?Dr. Howard: Did you enjoy entertaining? Do you miss it?Dr. Howard: Are you the only… well, the only holiday-themed, ah…Dr. Howard: I suppose. It just… well, it sounds vaguely infantilizing to me.Dr. Howard: How do you feel about that?Dr. Howard: Do you see yourself as scary?Dr. Howard: Where we found you, back in Wisconsin, could you tell us what you were doing there?Dr. Howard: And that's what led to you wandering the city streets?Dr. Howard: … a gun?Dr. Howard: Ah, no, we intercepted some police reports.Dr. Howard: Tell me, why didn't you go back into the house? Into the attic?Dr. Howard: Ah, I see. And why didn't you try to leave sooner?Dr. Howard: No, I mean, why did you wait so long before you even went downstairs? Before you decided that maybe something was wrong with you having been left alone in the attic for so long?Dr. Howard: What do you think about?Dr. Howard: But… for three years?[END LOG]

Addendum 2287-1: SCP-2287 was able to give the following document when asked:

+ Access Document 2287-A

- Close Document 2933-A

Wow! You've just found yourself your very own Little Mister, a limited edition collection from Dr. Wondertainment!
Find them all and become Mr. Collector!!
01. Mr. Chameleon
02. Mr. Headless ✔
03. Mr. Laugh
04. Mr. Forgetful
05. Mr. Shapey
06. Mr. Soap
07. Mr. Hungry
08. Mr. Brass
09. Mr. Hot
10. Ms. Sweetie
11. Mr. Life and Mr. Death
12. Mr. Fish
13. Mr. Moon
14. Mr. Redd (discontinued)
15. Mr. Money
16. Mr. Lost
17. Mr. Lie
18. Mr. Mad
19. Mr. Scary
20. Mr. Stripes

« SCP-2286 | SCP-2287 | SCP-2288 »