SCP-XXXX
rating: 0+x
Oxford-App.jpg

An image of SCP-XXXX prior to containment

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be contained in a secure metal locker at Site-██ Access to SCP-XXXX is restricted to Class-D personnel for experimentation. In the event that any personnel with higher clearance come into contact with SCP-XXXX they are to be immediately taken for mental and physical evaluation.

Description: SCP-XXXX appears to be an average copy of The Oxford English Dictionary, weighing roughly 220 grams and measuring 15-1/4 cm in width and 23 cm in length.

SCP-XXXX's anomalous properties only appear when read, any subject who reads SCP-XXXX will experience many of the following effects within 30 to 50 seconds of reading. This effect is almost instantaneous, and appears to be random.

  • The inability to read known human languages, subjects have reported seeing only scrambled symbols, with the effect lasting from 30 minutes to permanent impairment.
  • The inability to speak any human languages, this effect tends to be permanent. With attempts to speak resulting in injury to the trachea.

After said effects occur, most subjects first afflicted will show confusion, suprise, and worry. Which eventually leads to severe harm and/or death. Multiple experiments were conducted to get a full grasp on SCP-XXXXs potential for causing language impairment and vocal injury in subjects. Below are experiment logs approved for viewing.