SCP- 2287: A Box of Dark
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Object #: SCP- 2287

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: SCP- 2287 is to be kept within a standard 2 x 2 x 2 ft safe-class storage locker on Sight ██. SCP- 2287 is not to be taken out of containment for testing purposes unless approved by Dr. ██████████.

Description: SCP- 2287 is an approximately 1.5 x 18 x 5 inch box containing three A series light bulbs that measure one inch in diameter. Each bulb rests in a socket appropriate for the type of light bulb. These sockets are attached to the base of SCP- 2287, which is constructed of a black plastic with copper wiring running its interior that connects each socket to the power cord also attached to the object's base. The power cord is ten feet in length and covered with a plastic shielding. Every subsequent side of SCP- 2287 is composed of a dark blue colored translucent plastic. These sides can be detached from the base via a small trigger on the side of the base, releasing a rudimentary latch.

SCP- 2287’s anomalous properties manifest when its power cord is plugged into any electrical outlet that supports a three-pronged design. Electricity will pass through all three light bulbs, causing them to emit a black-colored light, refereed to as SCP- 2287-1. Over time, SCP- 2287-1 will spread from SCP- 2287 in all directions. SCP- 2287-1 appears to be a some sort of radiation that affects light photons. Light under the effect of SCP- 2287-1 will no longer be able to perceived by the human eye. SCP- 2287-1 affects all spectrum of light, visible or otherwise. No form of known equipment is able to detect light affected by SCP- 2287-1.

SCP- 2287-1's effects do not happen instantly. Affected light will gradually darken over a period of time until all visibility is lost. The rate at which light is converted is congruent with the amount of power supplied to SCP- 2287. When supplied with 200 amperes of electricity, SCP- 2287 is capable of removing visibility from a room of 300 square feet in approximately ten minutes.

When power is removed from SCP- 2287 normal light will convert photons affected SCP- 2287-1 back into visible light. Visibility will be restored over a period of time consistent with the intensity of the light source. Adding additional light sources will also speed up this process. If no light source is present within the affected area, SCP- 2287-1 will remain, but no longer spread. Relocating SCP- 2287 will not cause SCP-2 287-1 to dissipate. However, if the light source is powerful enough, visable light will be briefly restored in a dimmed fashion.

The light bulbs inside of SCP- 2287 display no anomalous properties. Each bulb can be removed and reattached to the object with ease. Attaching SCP- 2287’s light bulbs to any compatible socket will cause the bulb to function as a normal light bulb would. Attaching any light bulb compatible with SCP- 2287’s sockets will cause the bulb to emit SCP- 2287-1.

SCP- 2287 was discovered ███████, Canada after staff responded to a report of a missing local missing couples' house being impossible to see inside of. Foundation staff arrived at the location and attempted to navigate the house using night vision, infrared, and thermal goggles. All proved ineffective. Power was eventually cut from the house allowing foundation staff to investigate. SCP- 2287 was discovered on the living room table, plugged into an electrical outlet. The missing residents of the home, ████ and █████ ███████, were discovered dead inside of the house. The husband after falling down the stairs due to lack of visibility, and the wife after slipping on a wet surface in the kitchen she was unable to see.