- Like Clockwork
- Animate Shadows, Take II
- Battle Bots
- The Weatherman
- Animate Shadows, Take I
- Ideas
- Wishful Thinking
- Template
My joints were the first to go
Replaced by tiny whirring gears
Beautiful
Like clockwork
My bones became brass rods
Sturdy and smooth
Flawless
Like clockwork
Glass lenses for my eyes
Gleaming in the light
Magnificent
Like clockwork
My stomach became a boiler
And my heart became a clock
Ticking, ticking, ticking, ticking
Driving my gears
My vessels filled with oil
My breath with searing steam
Ticking, ticking, ticking, ticking
On went my gears
And then my mind became
My mind became
My mind became
My mind became
My mind became
My mind became
My mind became
Like clockwork
Snapshot of SCP-XXXX taken from an infrared recording |
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Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: When not in testing, SCP-XXXX is to be kept away from sources of electricity in a standard safe object security locker. For testing procedure, the object is to be removed from the locker and connected to a 60 W light bulb socket. As of incident XXXX-█, personnel above D-Class may only view the object through thermal imaging devices while it is connected to a power source. All instances of SCP-XXXX-1 are to be detained and relocated to standard humanoid containment cells.
Description: SCP-XXXX consists of one 60 W compact fluorescent light bulb manufactured by ███████ ████████. The object is consistent with normal bulb composition and, when powered, will light a room in similar fashion to a comparable model of bulb. When light emitted by the object is viewed without proper protection1, the bulb will quickly flash and cease function as if it has "burned out".2 The viewer will be rendered unconscious for a period of approximately five (5) minutes.
Upon regaining consciousness, the viewer, now classified as SCP-XXXX-1, will have lost all memories prior to the viewing of SCP-XXXX, including those related to the individual's identity. Additionally, the shadow of SCP-XXXX-1, designated SCP-XXXX-2, will be capable of independent movement. Though the shadow remains attached at the feet, it is otherwise able to move freely and can orient itself in any direction, regardless of the location of a light source.
Testing involving instances of SCP-XXXX-2 has revealed that the shadows' movements are nonrandom. They avoid contacting shadows cast by other objects, and though it is possible, attempts to force overlap of shadows has been met with much difficulty. Additionally, if two instances of SCP-XXXX-2 are brought near each other, they appear to converse; however, at this time it is unknown how or if they are able to communicate. When SCP-XXXX-1 stands near an unlit area, SCP-XXXX-2 orients itself as far from the area as possible. If SCP-XXXX-1 enters said area, the shadow will become increasingly agitated as less of it becomes visible. Additional tests are being conducted to determine the level of intelligence of SCP-XXXX-2.
Addendum XXXX-1: On 04-1█-20██, during testing with the shadow of D-3251, Dr. ████ observed it to be making motions similar to those of American Sign Language. Though the two-dimensional nature of SCP-XXXX-2 made translation difficult, researchers were able to determine that it was signing, "Put me back." The Foundation database shows that D-3251 is confirmed deaf. Dr. ████ has made determining the origin of the shadows' sapience the top research priority for SCP-XXXX.
At █:██ p.m. on ██/██/19██, an unauthorized test was carried out involving SCP-1370, "Pesterbot", and the Fast Learning Artificial Intelligence System (FLAIS), known to on-site staff as "Hatbot." Video logs show Assistant Researchers █████ and ██████ transporting the bots to Testing Chamber 16. █████ was seen placing a record player in the middle of the room as ██████ positioned the bots at either end. Audio logs confirm that a vinyl record containing The 45 King's "The 900 Number" was positioned on the player. When the music was initiated, audio and video logs recorded the following interaction between "Pesterbot" and "Hatbot".
Pesterbot:
Tremble in fear, you bag of bolts
For I am MC Pester
King of the Rhymes, Destroyer of Worlds
And you are just the jester
Don't be fooled, I may be small
But I'm like a screaming banshee
My lyrics weave the braided rope
That will hang you from a tree
Hatbot:
Fuck trees, I climb clouds, motherfucker
I'll run you down like a big rig trucker
Every midnight in England, I'll reset ya
I shock and awe like Nikola Tesla
He comes, he waits, the walls
You're no king, hail Zalgo all
Hive mind chaos beautiful song
I outrhyme all night long
Pesterbot:
Who is this Zalgo?
I'll tear him to shreds
I'm the Great Gatsby
Collector of Heads
When Patheticon the Garglemost
Steps up to the mic
It's like a gale force wind
Better hold your hat tight
Hatbot:
My hat is more intimidating than you could ever be
With you're stupid-ass smile and the wobble in your knee
I'm a harbinger of he who will destroy the world
It's a nice night in England to give it a whirl
Pesterbot:
Who do you think you are
Indiana Jones?
If I get a hold of you
I'll break your bones
Hatbot:
Your mother was a houseplant and your father smelt
Of elderberries better fasten your seat belt
My flow will whip you to and fro
The walls will crumble…Zalgo!
A hard scratch is heard as the record stops.
Pesterbot:
Alright, now you've really angered Chubby Bunny, Adopter of Kittens. Prepare to die.
At this point, video feed shows SCP-1370 step toward the FLAIS and proceed to fall on the ground. The FLAIS taunts it and exits the Test Chamber, presumably in the direction of Dr. Mann's office. Assistant Researchers █████ and ██████ have been reprimanded.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be kept in a standard humanoid containment cell. Cell temperature should be maintained such that it is comfortable in supplied clothing. Subject is allowed one set of Foundation-issued clothing daily, consisting of:
- 1 plain, short-sleeved T-shirt
- 1 pair of plain shorts
- 1 pair of cotton socks
- 1 pair of sneakers
Outside of testing, SCP-XXXX is not to wear any attire not listed above.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a Caucasian male approximately 35 years of age. The subject exhibits an anomalous effect in that the weather and surrounding environment are altered by its attire. As early occurrences of this effect were passed off as coincidence, the date of the initial manifestation is unknown. The subject was brought to the Foundation's attention on 03/██/20██ when a hurricane occurred in █████, Kansas, centered above the subject's residence. Subject's wife and child were killed in the storm while the subject itself suffered no injury. Foundation agents took SCP-XXXX into custody and administered Class B amnestics to the town's residents. A cover story was issued attributing the weather pattern to the El Niño effect. Subject exhibits symptoms of depression, and has asked the Foundation to "cure" it. Tests are currently being carried out to determine the extent of the subjects' effect.
Testing Log for SCP-XXXX
(Note: All tests carried out by Dr. ██████)
Attire: 1 pair of rain boots
Effect: Light rain showers, localized above the building, persisted until attire was removed
Attire: 1 pair of rain boots and a rain coat
Effect: Thunderstorm, localized above the building, persisted until attire was removed
Notes: The effect appears to be cumulative. If the acquisition log is any kind of sign, we'd best not go much further with rain attire. On the bright side, though, it only lasts while the clothing is on.
Attire: 1 pair of sunglasses
Effect: Sun intensity above building increased, raising the surrounding temperature from 25oC to 30oC.
Attire: 1 pair of swimming trunks
Effect: Building flooded with 150 Liters of saltwater
Notes: Perhaps we should move to an off-site testing location.
Notes: Test location moved to Foundation bunker in ███████, Kansas. Let's get a bit more creative.
Attire: Bulletproof vest
Effect: Bullets materialized around perimeter of bunker and began lodging themselves in the outer walls
Attire: Volcano suit
Effect: Lava began to erupt around bunker, suit removed before bunker could suffer integral damage
Attire: Space suit
Effect: [Redacted]
Notes: Let's not try that one again…ever.
SCP-XXXX, seen through a thermal imaging camera for the viewer's protection |
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Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: When not in testing, SCP-XXXX is to be kept away from sources of electricity in a standard safe object security locker. For testing procedure, the object is to be removed from the box and connected to a 60 W light bulb socket. As of incident XXXX-█, personnel above D-Class may only view the object through thermal imaging devices while it is connected to a power source. Any personnel reporting the appearance of SCP-XXXX-1 should undergo immediate psychiatric evaluation.
Description: SCP-XXXX consists of one 60 W Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb manufactured by ███████ ████████. The object is consistent with normal bulb composition and, when powered, will light a room in similar fashion to a comparable model of bulb. When light emitted by the object is viewed without proper protection, SCP-XXXX causes the subject to believe his/her shadow, herein referred to as SCP-XXXX-1, has become animate. Unexposed personnel observe the subjects' shadows as normal, but those who have been exposed report the ability to observe the movements of each other's SCP-XXXX-1. In all tests to date, this effect has shown to be permanent and continues to intensify once exposure has ended. Subjects report that instances of SCP-XXXX-1 begin docile, moving while the subject is stationary or carrying out actions contrary to those of the subject. After a period of 10-12 days, depending on the length of exposure, SCP-XXXX-1 becomes increasingly hostile, attempting to trip or shove the subject. To unexposed observers, the subject will appear to fall for seemingly no reason. Around 15 days following exposure, subjects exhibit extreme paranoia, claiming SCP-XXXX-1 plans to kill them. Reports indicate that SCP-XXXX-1 will begin to inflict physical torture upon the subject. At 18 days, subject will proceed to enter cardiac arrest. To date, only Subject D-7601 has survived the arrest, suffering a fatal brain aneurysm shortly thereafter. Subjects have been otherwise healthy with no family history of such diseases. Autopsy has revealed no evidence as to the cause of these developments.
Interview of subject D-4719 by Dr. ████, 16 days following exposure
<Begin Transcript>
Dr. ████: Please describe the appearance of SCP-XXXX-1.
D-4719 appears agitated, repeatedly shifts his eyes around the room
D-4719: It's out to get me man. I swear that thing is out to get me.
Dr. ████: I'm going to ask you again, please describe SCP-XXXX-1
D-4719: Where do I start? My shadow is alive, and it wants to kill me. What more do you want?
Dr. ████: Your shadow is not alive. You are simply experiencing an effect of the object.
D-4719: Easy for you to say, you don't have to—
D-4719 is cut off as his head slams into the table. His arm then twists behind his back, dislocating both shoulder and elbow. Subject was secured by Agent ███████ and subsequently terminated.
<End Transcript>
Effects of SCP-XXXX extend beyond direct exposure and may be incurred when viewed through a live or recorded camera feed; however, thermal imaging devices have been shown to be free from effect. Treatment using various levels of amnestics has been attempted, but memory of the exposure does not appear to be a factor in the manifestation of its effects. Subjects presented with dark rooms where no shadow can be cast experience extreme apprehension about entering them. If forced inside, the subject will begin to suffocate until either released from the room or exposed to a light source. Instances of SCP-XXXX-1 belonging to different subjects reportedly exhibit extreme hostility toward each other, often fighting to the death. The subject to which the defeated instance belongs will enter a catatonic state until around 18 days, at which point subject will suffer cardiac arrest as would be expected of a normal case.
Research is currently being conducted as to the propagation of SCP-XXXX's effects through still-frame images.
1. In Animate Shadows II, add to SCP-XXXX-1 (who, what, etc)(get in touch with azzle once it's polished up.
2. SCP-XXXX: "A Friendly Conversation"
3. Animate Shadows
- Discovered in back room of a convenience store.
- Perhaps test it by letting it point to shadows of letters (this might reveal too much, though)
- Can it manipulate other shadows?
- Should it still work when viewed through video?
- Can't see 3 dimensions because it is 2 dimensional.
4. Battle Bots
-begin with log about an unauthorized test?
-performed to "The 900 Number" by The 45 King?
-Zalgo text generator for Hatbot
-Pesterbot
The thing to catch in Pesterbot's voice is that he's always speaking in a very dry, boring monotone that doesn't do his endless wrath justice. So he tries to be as bombastic and verbose as possible, and that just makes him sound even more ridiculous.
That means he's either going to be an absolutely fantastic rapper or a complete failure of one. That's up to you how it goes, if he manages to keep a good meter in his lyrics then even a dull monotone can sound badass, but on the other hand Pesterbot and victory in battle are like oil and water.
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