 Item Number – SCP-205 Object Class – Euclid Special Containment Procedures – SCP-205-1 and SCP-205-2 are contained within Chamber 52 at Site-23, under regular observation via the adjoining observation room. SCP-205-1 and SCP-205-2 are to be supplied with power and face the white projection screen on the wall opposite the observation window at all times. Chamber 52 requires monthly maintenance to ensure the continued operation of both SCP objects, their power supply, and remote activation controls. Replacement parts and bulbs are kept on hand in the chamber. Maintenance is suspended during the final month of the SCP-205 cycle, occurring in April and October of each year. Should power to Chamber 52 fail, it is to remain dark and sealed for a period of 30 days before local security enters to re-engage power for continued observation and containment. During maintenance it is critical that only one of the SCP-205 pair is ever turned off at a time. Should both objects lose power or otherwise cease normal operation, the chamber must be sealed for a 30-day period before local security may enter to re-engage power and retrieve the remains of any personnel lost in the chamber. Pending-05 review, testing and observation is to continue before SCP-205 is to be moved to permanent storage. Description – SCP-205 is a pair of flood lamps used in photography. The light emitted by each lamp behaves in a manner unique to SCP-205 and passes completely through any surface that is not colored white. Once the light contacts a white surface, it scatters and reflects as normal and loses any unnatural properties. If the light continues uninterrupted through any matter, otherwise casting no shadow, each lamp will display an unidentified young woman's shadow upon any flat white surface, such as the projection screen in Chamber 52. Whether or not this shadow corresponds to anyone living or dead has yet to be determined, although the shadow appears to re-enact a specific series of events leading up to the woman's death. Even if the lamps are slightly moved, the shadow remains distinct and does not lose focus or move along with the one lamp or the other. Only one shadow is cast, although a physical person standing before two lamps would actually cast two shadows. When supplied with steady power and maintained, the SCP-205 pair will go through a six-month cycle that ends on April 30th and October 31st of each year. Neither the inclusion of an extra day during a leap year nor intermittent operation failures change these dates. Thus, SCP-205's cycle appears to be tied to the standard calendar rather than a set passage of time. SCP-205 will shut off at midnight on the final day of each cycle. Any persons entering or already inside Chamber 52 when the lamps are both turned off are violently assaulted by forces unseen in a manner consistent with the fate suffered by the shadow woman, regardless of any other light sources in the room. If the lamps are shut off at the end of a standard six-month cycle, they can be remotely activated to immediately end the danger and begin a new cycle. If the lamps cease operating for any other reason, Chamber 52 will remain dangerous and must remain sealed for at least 30 days, regardless of the status of SCP-205 itself. During a dangerous phase, any equipment in the room is often ransacked, but although SCP-205 itself has sometimes been moved, the lamps are never damaged. On two occasions, data expunged were carved into the walls. This strongly implies that data expunged, displaying an awareness of current containment procedures. Overview of SCP-205's cycle. For the first month of operation, SCP-205 will display a still image of one woman in a provocative pose. Although variances have been noted in the pose and clothing of the woman, the individual displayed appears to be distinct and consistent through all cycles. During the last week of the first month, the shadow will begin to move slightly, as if the individual is shifting her weight or becoming uncomfortable. Her hair and clothing will be observed to flutter in ways that do not correspond to any movement of the atmosphere within Chamber 52. By the end of the first calendar month, the shadow will break her pose and spend the next eight hours moving through a series of poses that imply a photography session complete with clothing changes and short breaks, sometimes including a meal. After this session is over, the shadow will constantly be in motion for the next five months, displaying a pantomime of the last days of a young model's life before she is brutally murdered at the end of the cycle. The shadow of the woman never moves beyond the boundaries of the projection screen. The shadows of objects that the woman appears to be interacting with do not appear unless they are being picked up or carried, and with the exception of the final month of the cycle, any other individuals that the shadow appears to be interacting with are not seen. Although the cycle is slightly different each time, certain consistencies are observed. The individual portrayed appears to have taken up photography as a hobby, in addition to being a fashion model. Her behavior implies a great deal of social interaction, although with a lack of intimacy, and behavior that indicates living alone rather than with family or a partner. One implied sexual encounter with an unseen partner occurs in the second or third month of the cycle, and exactly 66 explicit sexual encounters occur in the final month of the cycle. During the last month of the cycle in April and October, shadows distinct from the young woman are displayed. These shadows all have exaggerated nude male physiques and horns projecting from the cranium, although no phallus is ever observed, even during the sexual displays that take up the final days of the cycle. Only one shadow appears at first, interacting with the woman in a manner suggesting that they have met at a party or social gathering. The woman does not appear to notice the unusual nature of the other shadow and plays out a series of varying romantic interactions with it. The horned shadow will return to dine with the woman, engage in silent conversations, and accompany her on outings. One recurring event involves the horned shadow introducing the woman to at least two other identical horned figures. After the second week of the month, the woman will take photographs of one or more of the horned shadows during one of their outings, always with a non-digital camera that has been consistent through all observed viewings of the SCP-205 cycle. After this event, explicit sexual encounters will begin, between the woman and one of the figures, increasing in intensity and frequency until the end of the third week. During the final week of the month, the woman appears to develop the film in her camera for the first time since photographing the horned shadows. Her reaction to the photographs is one of shock and horror, and her movements afterwards suggest that she attempts to flee and seek shelter behind a locked door, presumably in her home. There she is encountered by multiple instances of the horned shadow figure, which assault her repeatedly for the remainder of the week. It is strongly implied that she is killed during this process, although the assaults will continue until the end of the cycle. On the last day of the cycle, one of the horned shadows begins to grow larger, in a manner suggesting that the figure casting it is approaching the SCP-205 lamps directly. It will eventually overcast all other shadows, and at this time, both lamps will be physically turned off, regardless of any modifications made to prevent a halt in operation. Addendum SCP-205-1 has been in the Foundation's possession since SCP-205-2 is identical in every way, including the serial number. It was discovered in a ransacked motel room in no sign of the identity or whereabouts of the occupant had been found, although a camera similar to the one displayed in the sixth month of the SCP-205 cycle was also recovered. Most of the contained film was ruined by exposure. Incident 205-76B on 1028 SCP-205-2's bulb burnt out. Researcher MN was sent into Chamber 52 to replace the bulb during one of the climactic assaults. Upon the opening of Chamber 52's door, all horned shadow figures within view ceased their activity and turned towards the door. Researcher N resealed the chamber and refused to enter to perform maintenance. Shadow figures did not resume their usual activity for approximately three hours. Incident 205-77A on 428 SCP-205-2's bulb exploded. Shadow figures all ceased activity and looked towards the chamber door. No staff were dispatched to replace the bulb. Chamber 52 sealed and abandoned for 30 days, according to procedure. Item number SCP-280 Object Class Keter Special Containment Procedures SCP-280 is to be contained in a 5x5 meter cell and no equipment of any kind is to be left inside when staff are not present. Containment areas to be kept in total darkness at all times. Any items taken into the containment cell must be removed by staff at the end of testing, and any staff entering into containment must wear infrared goggles and be equipped with an infrared ID strobe and a strong flashlight. In the event of an SCP-280 attack, all staff are to power on their flashlights and illuminate the subject under attack. No aggressive action is to be taken against SCP-280, and staff are to keep one meter from SCP-280 at all times. Staff should continue to illuminate SCP-280 until it retreats to a sufficient distance to allow the recovery and extraction of the subject of the attack. Description SCP-280 is a black human-shaped mass with two large white eyes on the head and two hands, with very long and thin fingers. No feet or legs are visible, as the lower portion of the body appears to fade away several centimeters from the ground. SCP-280 appears to be wholly composed of a matter that can gain or lose corporeal form. This matter is very black, with only the eyes showing any other color, and when changing to a non-corporeal form, looks much like smoke. The eyes are non-functioning and appear only when SCP-280 is retreating, appearing to be used like eye spots on some insects. SCP-280 is very strong and has been observed pulling apart steel with its hands, showing no sign of stress. SCP-280 moves with a gliding motion with its hands extended, described as a sleepwalker pose by observers. SCP-280 will move slowly towards any human beings and attempt to attack them. SCP-280 appears to sense human life. No limit has yet been found on this ability. SCP-280 will approach to within 14 centimeters of a subject and then use its hands to pull and tear up the subject, causing massive physical trauma. The attack can last between one and five minutes and will continue until the death of the subject, at which point SCP-280 will expose its eyes, lose corporeal form, and move to the next human. If no humans are present, SCP-280 will move and ball up against a wall or other structure until a human being is again present. SCP-280 will retreat slowly from light, exposing its eyes in the direction of the light or at any nearby humans. This has been described as extremely disconcerting by those who have been stared at. If the area that SCP-280 currently resides in becomes fully illuminated, or there is a very bright burst of light, SCP-280 will fade away and reappear in another area. This appears to be done purely as a defensive response to light and will not be used to follow or attack prey. SCP-280 does not appear to eat, breathe, or sleep. It does not ingest any of the tissue removed during an attack and simply drops it to tear a new piece. Due to its ability to become incorporeal at will and its aggressive nature, no samples of SCP-280 have been collected. Addendum Notes on Recovery SCP-280 was recovered in Mississippi after several reports of locked room murders and child deaths. All were reported as being extremely vicious, and victims were, quote, horribly mangled. The foundation became involved after a family of five was murdered in their home. A survivor was found in the basement, nine-year-old David who had come over for a sleepover. He was found in an advanced state of shock, holding a flashlight and unresponsive to outside stimulus. During an investigation of the basement, an officer was attacked and badly mutilated. His statement attracted the interest of foundation agents. During recovery, SCP-280 was temporarily lost due to its ability to teleport when exposed to high levels of light. It was also observed that SCP-280 is frequently discounted as a shadow when seen in the dark, or dismissed as clothing, hair, or another object when accidentally touched in the dark. When tracking a subject, SCP-280 will remain incorporeal until the moment of attack, causing some to walk very close to or through SCP-280. Subjects report a feeling of dread and unease when inside SCP-280. SCP-280 usually does not respond to this, but will sometimes expose its eyes and enter its retreating posture when passed through. No pattern has emerged for this behavior. Addendum, notes following testing. During a series of extensive testing of the effects of various illumination sources on SCP-280's retreat reflex, SCP-280 broke containment. SCP-280 was observed to repeatedly appear and dissipate throughout the illuminated site, progressing through the sub-levels, and eventually appearing in SCP-1591's containment chamber. Upon being exposed to SCP-1591, SCP-280 displayed its eyes, but did not retreat. The entity paused and knelt for several minutes before de-manifestation. SCP-280 reappeared in itself several hours later without incident. Item number, SCP-17. Object Class, Keter. Special Containment Procedures. SCP-17 is contained in an acrylic glass cage 100 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm, centrally suspended in a concrete room measuring 6 m x 6 m x 4 m. Attached to the walls, ceiling, and floor of the room, our high-intensity arc lamp spotlights pointed directly at the acrylic cage to ensure that SCP-17 is constantly exposed to light from every angle. Personnel assigned to the SCP-17 control room are to monitor the functionality of the spotlights and the emergency generator system and call for maintenance immediately upon knowledge of a burnt-out lamp or an issue with the generator. The only circumstance under which personnel are allowed entrances to replace lamps. Personnel entering the room are required to wear the designated full-body reflective suits and must be cautioned not to step in front of functional spotlights. Description, SCP-17 is a humanoid figure approximately 80 cm in height and atomically similar to a small child, but with no discernable identifying features. SCP-17 seems to be composed of a shadowy smoke-like shroud. No attempt to find any object beneath the shroud has been successful, but the possibility has not been ruled out. SCP-17's reaction to shadows cast upon it is immediate and swift. SCP-17 leaps at the object casting the shadow and completely encloses it in its shroud, where upon it returns to its normal size, leaving no trace of the object behind. Item number, SCP-080, Object Class, Euclid, Special Containment Procedures. SCP-080 is to be contained in a 4 meter by 4 meter room with a smaller anti-chamber located on the south wall to provide researchers with access. On the north wall, an observation room is to be connected, overlooking the main room through a window with thick blackout curtains that release only when the door to the observation room is closed. No attempts should be made to remove SCP-080 from this enclosure at any time. No more than one 7 watt incandescent light bulb is to be illuminated in the main room at any time. Absolutely no device is capable of producing light should be brought into the room. Under no circumstances should anything be brought into SCP-080's containment room that has the ability to shroud, conceal, or otherwise hide SCP-080. Failure to adhere to this will result in disciplinary action. Description. It is unknown if SCP-080 has a physical mass or body as all attempts to interact with it physically have failed and have met with adverse effects. Researchers and personnel have described seeing SCP-080 as various shadows and humanoid effigies, with the only common attribute being two smoking eyes. It has come to the attention of researchers that SCP-080 induces uncontrollable drowsiness upon anyone entering its chamber. After approximately 30 minutes, any person observing it will be forced into REM sleep and may suffer irreversible psychological damage. This effect occurs even if SCP-080 is being observed from a separate room. If at any time SCP-080 finds a way to hide itself, such as in a cupboard, under a bed, covered in a sheet, etc., it will disappear entirely. Additionally, if any light enters SCP-080's containment room with a greater luminance than that produced by a standard children's nightlight, SCP-080 will instantly vanish. Both of these events are considered a containment breach and any personnel responsible for this will be severely reprimanded and possibly reassigned. Experiment 080-2-A Date 2000 Subject D-081 Male 19 years old Details Subject entered room containing SCP-080 at 1426 Begin log Doctor D-081 Do you see anything? D-081 No It's pitch black in here. Subject is silent for several minutes D-081 Did you just let something in here? It feels like something's watching me Doctor No D-081 We did not let anything into the room D-081 What the f**k is that? D-081 is seen tripping and falling to the floor Doctor What do you see? D-081 This giant blackness, like someone just standing in the corner Oh god, it's looking right at me Let me out D-081 proceeds to pound on the door leading into the anti-chamber Doctor It's looking at you Please describe its physical appearance D-081 I don't know Oh god, let me out I don't want to be in here D-081 starts whimpering Doctor Tell me what it looks like D-081 Then we can let you out D-081 It, it looks like a figure, hunched in the corner Doctor Is it a human? D-081 It's too big to be human D-081 yawns It's still looking at me, doc Still staring Doctor Move closer to it D-081 proceeds to move to the corner of the room Obviously experiencing difficulty staying on his feet D-081 Its eyes look like vapor, just staring at me Like it wants me to do something D-081 falls to the floor again Doctor D-081, can you hear me? Subject is unresponsive for the next five minutes End log Subject presumably collapsed Subsequently, no remains of D-081 were found And it is assumed SCP-080 consumed D-081 Experiment 080-2-B Date 2000 Subject D-082 Female 30 years old Procedure Subject was sent into room with SCP-080 With intent to physically interact with SCP-080 Details Subject entered room containing SCP-080 at 1735 Under instruction of Doctor Begin log Doctor Tell me what you see D-082 I don't see Jack s*** Why is it so dark in here? After several minutes Holy s*** What is that? It's just standing in the middle of the room Doctor Describe what you see D-082 It's just standing in the middle of the room I can make out two Eyes I guess Doctor Could you please approach it And let us know if anything changes D-082 I feel drowsy Did you slip me something or what? Doctor Reach out and touch it Tell me what you feel D-082 You want me to touch that thing? Doctor Yes Please proceed After a few minutes of argument It is presumed that D-082 proceeds to touch SCP-080 At this time The subject becomes unresponsive End log Subject was found asleep in the corner of SCP-080's containment room Subject appeared to suffer no physical harm during experiment Subject was interviewed after medical staff deemed D-082 to be in good physical health Experiment 080-3-C Date 2000 Subject D-083 Male 24 years old Procedure Subject was sent into room with SCP-080 Having been given a powerful amphetamine Upon entering the room Subject was advised to tell researchers what he saw Subject describes a shadow-like figure in the center of the room Subject was informed to stand still And informed researchers of any changes 10 minutes into the experiment Subject began yawning And became noticeably frightened Subject became uncooperative And attempted to escape the containment room Upon failing to escape Subject announced an intent to harm SCP-080 And presumably attempted to attack it Upon doing so Subject immediately collapsed D-083's body was recovered from SCP-083's containment room soon afterwards Having apparently suffered a major heart attack Upon collecting D-083's body Researchers described an intense feeling of unease A feeling of being watched As well as a more acute awareness of SCP-083's presence in the room Interview log 080-1 Interviewed D-082 Interviewer Dr. W Forward D-082 was interviewed following an inconclusive experiment involving SCP-080 Where the subject was secured in the room of SCP-080 for 37 minutes Begin log Doctor, please describe what you remember from the experiment D-082 Dr. W Later notes that D-082 had a spaced out expression and tone of voice You told me to walk over to it and touch it I didn't want to I didn't Doctor, what happened when you touched it? D-082 When I touched it Have you seen that thing? Touch it I couldn't move It was staring at me And I just couldn't move Doctor, you didn't respond for several minutes What were you doing? D-082 Becoming increasingly agitated It just stared at me I couldn't move I couldn't breathe D-082 starts to hyperventilate Doctor, calm down D-082 Take a deep breath Do you remember falling asleep? D-082 It just stared and stared Not moving, but I felt something I was on the floor and they were all over me They're here D-082 begins to scream And abruptly gets to their feet No, they're trying to take me away Back to that thing I won't go back You can't make me go back in there D-082 lunges that Doctor Is subsequently terminated End log Addendum 080A On 2000 Doctor And his immediate staff have begun complaining of increasingly stressful dreams As he has had the most interaction with SCP-080 thus far It has been theorized that SCP-080 is somehow capable of some type of mimetic effect on nearby personnel Even if not being directly observed Addendum 080B Following Doctor Wheeze's recent suicide All personnel located in SCP-080's sector are to keep dream journals And are to inform sight psychologists if dreams become increasingly violent Or nightmarish in nature Addendum 080C All staff are reminded that the blackout curtains in the observation room will not release if the door is not closed And that exposure time should not exceed 30 minutes for any reason Addendum 080D It has come to the attention of senior research staff that some researchers are unable to see SCP-080 And may be entirely immune to its effects Any personnel that thinks they are incapable of perceiving SCP-080 Please report for mandatory testing Addendum 080E It has been suggested following incident 081 That a Class D personnel be fed to SCP-080 once per month In order to neutralize SCP-080's effect on the mental health of on-site personnel O5 Approved Incident 081 On- A planned observation was conducted by two senior researchers The researchers entered the observation room And the blackout curtains were released Believing the room to be safely shielded from SCP-080's effects As it had in the past The researchers began observing SCP-080 Approximately 40 minutes after observation began Both researchers suddenly fell asleep Upon their retrieval Data expunged It should be noted that following this incident All on-site personnel that had reported suffering nightmares and feelings of unease Had a good night's sleep And were generally in a more pleasant mood the following day Note All personnel are requested to stop referring to SCP-080 as The Boogieman Dr. R- Lesson complete To continue with your orientation training Subscribe to SCP Orientation right now And make sure you don't miss any of our upcoming videos