Otherversian’s SCPs
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Item Number: SCP-XXXX
Class: Safe Euclid

Special Containment Procedures:
SCP-XXXX is to be kept in a soundproof storage locker at Site 43, only to be taken out for testing held in a Humanoid Containment Cell with concrete walls at least 50cm thick, and a reinforced sliding door. Food and Sleeping Arrangements are not necessary provisions.

No more than three personnel are permitted to be inside SCP-XXXX’s chamber at a time.

SCP-XXXX is to be provided entertainment to prevent violent outbursts. Permitted forms of entertainment include monitored conversation with foundation personnel, daily newspapers to read, Sudoku or Crossword puzzles to solve, and karaoke.

SCP-XXXX is to be kept under supervision by at least one armoured guard at all times, in case of a containment breach or aggressive outburst. Conversation between SCP-XXXX and its guard is permitted, so long as no classified information is shared.

Description:
SCP-XXXX is a small, ██████-brand radio, constructed in 1985 grey-skinned humanoid entity, approximately 2.6m in length. It speaks with the voice of former British radio host ████ ███1, who died in 20052. It is completely blind, however it is still capable of navigation with the aid of its acute sense of hearing.
SCP-XXXX obscures its facial features above the mouth with an abnormally tall green-brimmed red tophat emblazoned with a green eye. It wears slim grey jeans and a grey jacket with wrist-length red sleeves, both with lime green seams.

SCP-XXXX has an irregularly wide mouth in comparison to its head size, which houses a set of mostly human-like teeth, save for the longer than typical canines. Behind the headwear, it bears a gaunt expression, with sunken eye sockets that appear to have had their contents gouged out.

Despite superficially resembling a human being, analysis has shown that SCP-XXXX and its clothing are made entirely from the components of a single ██████-brand radio, which was constructed in 1985.

SCP-XXXX displays a jubilant, egotistical attitude, often boasting of its ‘high ratings’ and ‘large fanbase’ to any personnel it comes into contact with. It also displays anti-social tendencies, a complete lack of empathy, and an eagerness to cause disruption. Though it typically refers to others in the third person, it has proven to be fully aware of and capable of using the second person.

SCP-XXXX has abnormal physical strength, capable of breaking human bones with ease3. It has an acute sense of hearing, able to accurately pinpoint the origin of human footsteps from up to 20m away. It has proven capable of altering its entire physical structure; though it must still obey the law of conservation of mass4, and doing so appears to place tremendous mental strain on it. Even in the absence of these anomalous properties, however, its mere existence as an inorganic sapient lifeform means that it is inherently anomalous, as is its ability to function indefinitely without need for nutrition or rest.

SCP-XXXX reacts violently to boredom, often resulting in destructive outbursts as it attempts to entertain itself5.

SCP-XXXX was initially discovered in the form of a small, broken radio, which its owners had reported to a local radio shop as having begun speaking to them in the voice of a deceased radio host. Upon retrieval, it vocalised a play-by-play of what was going around it as it happened.

While in Foundation Custody, SCP-XXXX began repeating words and phrases spoken in its vicinity, in what is now understood to be an attempt to formulate a ‘relevant’ news report. In response, it was moved to storage locker 372 at Site 43, prompting several vocalisations of distress.

After three weeks in Foundation Custody, SCP-XXXX broke containment when it spontaneously transformed into its present state, damaging storage lockers 372, 374, and 3596 as a result of the sudden expansion. It mildly injured three foundation researchers before being successfully restrained by on-site guards and relocated to a temporary holding cell as a suitable humanoid containment cell was furnished.

Initially believed to have taken the form of a radio as a disguise, it is now understood that the radio is SCP-XXXX’s original appearance, which it has presently discarded in favour of a more mobile form.

Addendum 20-10-2020:
On 23/07/2020, SCP-XXXX requested an interview, asking specifically for junior researcher M█████ Daniels of Site 43 as its preferred interviewer. This request was denied, and it was questioned on how it knew the full name and rank of a Foundation Member, to no response.

When subsequently offered the chance to speak to a more qualified interviewer in Dr. Daniels’s place, it declined, and became nonverbal for several weeks following the incident, refusing to speak to any Foundation Personnel until once again requesting an interview with the same person.

When denied a second time, it removed its hat and became hostile, breaking Researcher A█████’s left arm in the process of forcefully removing him from its containment cell, destroying its door in the process. Peculiarly, SCP-XXXX made no attempt to breach containment at this time; rather opting to barricade the opening with furniture until a more secure door was installed.

That thing was [EXPLETIVE REMOVED] terrifying, man. I still see it when I sleep. -Researcher A█████

Addendum 30-04-2021:
On 21/04/2021, SCP-XXXX requested to be interviewed by junior researcher M█████ Daniels for a third time, in exchange for full cooperation in future testing. Though atypical, this deal was deemed acceptable, and an interview was arranged. Below is the transcript.

Interviewed: SCP-XXXX

Interviewer: Dr. M█████ Daniels, Junior Researcher

Foreword: Despite officially being the interviewer, Dr. Daniels was brought in at the request of SCP-XXXX in exchange for its full cooperation in future testing. This is extremely atypical, but was deemed necessary due to the anomaly’s uncooperative nature.

<Begin Log>

[Dr. Daniels is reviewing SCP-XXXX’s file, which he has been provided a physical copy of]

Dr. Daniels: So… SCP-XXXX, yes? I was told you asked to speak to me; several times, in fact.

SCP-XXXX: Yes indeed, my good sir! Yes indeed, that is me, and that is my request!

Dr. Daniels: Ehr… understood. On what topic did you-

[SCP-XXXX interrupts Dr. Daniels with a laugh, prompting irritation]

SCP-XXXX: Danny m’boy, don’t be such a stick in the mud! This is radio, you need to liven up!

Dr. Daniels:Ahem. Please do not interrupt me, SCP-XXXX. This is a formal interview, not a radio segment. Now, please state why you requested this interview.

[SCP-XXXX is visibly displeased, and takes a few seconds to respond]

SCP-XXXX: Hm. You’re no fun any more, boy. But fine, yes, time to get this show on the road, yes?

SCP-XXXX: You people seem to like strange fellas like me, and I’d be a bad host if I didn’t offer my help to your cause! I know some folks you may want to keep an eye out for.

[Dr. Daniels leans slightly forwards towards SCP-XXXX and narrows his eyes]

Dr. Daniels: …I’m listening.

SCP-XXXX: That’s my boy! I knew you’d come around. Go on, get a pen ready, you’ve got some writing to do!

Dr. Daniels: …Not necessary. This conversation is being recorded.

SCP-XXXX: Dah, you’re no fun! …But that works too.

SCP-XXXX: So, there’s Maelmaan, the hypnotist. It’s a blue little birdie, with a green bubble face. Like one of those… Ehr, like… Like the…

Dr. Daniels: Like-

SCP-XXXX: Shut up, boy, I’m thinking. Like uh, like the… The tweet-er! It’s the tweet tweet blue bird you people go crazy for! Shout about hot singles and it’ll show up, I guarantee you that.

Dr. Daniels: Alright, so there’s a hypnotic twitter bird. Got it. Anything else?

SCP-XXXX: Yes, yes! Yes indeed, good sir! There’s the Overflow! The Boss-man! The Voxel Villain themselves!

[Dr. Daniels pauses for a few seconds, before audibly sighing]

Dr. Daniels:Oh, you’ve gotta be [EXPLETIVE REMOVED] me. Is this some kind of joke? Overflow? Voxel Villain? That’s a [EXPLETIVE REMOVED] comic character. My comic character. That’s not an anomalous entity, that’s a piece of fiction.

[SCP-XXXX bursts out into hysterics, unprompted, cackling and slapping its knees.]

SCP-XXXX: Yes! Yes! There you are, there, you’ve got it! That’s why I wanted you, boy! You know who they are! Because you made them! Made me~! Don’t you see~!

[Visibly irritated, Dr. Daniels stands up and begins to leave]

Dr. Daniels: I’m not doing this. Nope. Not a chance.

SCP-XXXX: Oh, don’t deny it, boy! They’ll tell you too! Just wait!

<End Log>

Closing Statement: Dr. Daniels exclaimed that SCP-XXXX was lying through its teeth, calling its claims “Total Nonsense”. In spite of this, small-scale searches are being conducted for the proposed ‘Hypnotic Maelmaan’ by plainclothes Foundation Operatives.

Addendum 16-05-2021:
A sketchbook belonging to Dr. M█████ Daniels has been discovered to contain artwork of characters “Chattermaw”, “Maelmaan”, and “Overflow”. “Chattermaw”, the only name of the three not listed by SCP-XXXX, appears to be visually identical to SCP-XXXX itself, and was first drawn the day prior to its discovery.

In spite of his drawings, Dr. Daniels denies any knowledge of the anomaly prior to the interview, and is currently under investigation.

Why would I lie about knowing this thing? I’d love to be responsible for discovering an anomaly! -Dr. M█████ Daniels

That’s what we’re asking you, Daniels. -Dr. J███