Item #: SCP-8985
Object Classe: Keter
Special Containment Procedures:
SCP-8985 is to be contained in a secure observation facility located in a simulated residential area, surrounded by dense forest to prevent accidental civilian contact. The containment area must be monitored 24/7 by night vision cameras and motion sensors. The containment team must include child psychologists and agents trained in handling paranormal entities.
Witnesses reporting sightings of SCP-8985 are to be treated with Class-B amnestics, and subsequent investigations must be conducted to ensure the entity does not remain in the area. Children affected by SCP-8985 must receive continuous psychological support to mitigate the long-term effects of exposure.
Description:
SCP-8985 is a parasitic entity that feeds on children's fear. The entity initially manifests as an indistinct human shadow, visible only to the target child and, occasionally, to nearby adults. When a child feels fear, SCP-8985 becomes more visible and active, primarily appearing in windows outside the house or moving stealthily inside the residence at night.
Parents of affected children have reported sightings of SCP-8985 emerging from their children's rooms and walking around the house. Despite its intimidating presence, SCP-8985 does not cause direct physical harm. However, its constant surveillance of the child results in severe psychological impacts, including anxiety, depression, and other mental disorders.
Reports of SCP-8985 date back several decades and span multiple continents, indicating a global capacity for movement and manifestation. Investigations have yet to determine the origin or precise means by which SCP-8985 selects its victims.
Addendum 8985-A: Incident Report - Date: ██/██/20██
During a routine investigation in a suburb of [REDACTED], Foundation agents found a house where SCP-8985 had been sighted by multiple family members. The target child, identified as [DATA REDACTED], exhibited advanced signs of anxiety and sleep disorders. Containment measures were implemented and amnestics were administered to the parents. The child was removed to a secure facility for evaluation and treatment.
Addendum 8985-B: Interview with Witness - Date: ██/██/20██
Interviewer: Dr. ██████
Interviewee: [REDACTED], mother of an affected child.
Dr. ██████: "Can you describe the first time you noticed something strange in your house?"
[REDACTED]: "It was about a month ago. My daughter started waking up in the middle of the night, crying and saying there was a shadow in the window. At first, we thought it was just nightmares."
Dr. ██████: "When did you realize it wasn't just nightmares?"
[REDACTED]: "One night, I was in the kitchen and I saw… something. It was like a man's shadow, but darker, like a hole in the darkness. And then, in the hallway, I saw the same thing coming out of her room."
Dr. ██████: "Did the shadow make any threatening movements?"
[REDACTED]: "No. Whenever we saw it, it quickly disappeared. But the presence… it was suffocating. My daughter couldn't sleep, and neither could I."
Conclusion: The presence of SCP-8985 results in severe psychological impacts on children and their families. The Foundation continues to monitor reports and develop more effective containment and neutralization methods.
