Noting that new site member Dr Marcus Cane (account age and site membership 1 day) recently coldposted the following page, which has multiple indicators of AI-generation: https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-8522/comments/show
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**Item #:** SCP-8522
**Object Class:** Safe
**Special Containment Procedures:**
SCP-8522 is to remain publicly accessible in its current location within [REDACTED] Park, [REDACTED], Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. A perimeter of approximately 5 meters around SCP-8522 is to be monitored by two (2) Foundation personnel disguised as park maintenance workers or tourists during park operating hours (06:00 to 22:00 PST).
Should any individual sit on SCP-8522 and begin to exhibit signs of an anomalous event (e.g., prolonged stillness, unfocused gaze, muttering), monitoring personnel are to begin observation. Upon the conclusion of the anomalous event, affected individuals are to be approached under the guise of a casual park survey or public opinion poll. During this interaction, a Class-B amnestics agent is to be administered orally, disguised as a breath mint or pain reliever.
The bronze statue component of SCP-8522 is to be cleaned weekly by D-Class personnel equipped with standard non-abrasive cleaning agents. No attempts are to be made to move, dismantle, or otherwise alter SCP-8522 without proper approval.
**Description:**
SCP-8522 is a standard public park bench crafted from painted metal slats with wooden armrests, situated in [REDACTED] Park, on which sists a life-sized bronze statue of a seated, elderly man, dressed in period-appropriate civilian clothing from the early 20th century. The statue is bolted to the concrete pad beneath the bench.
When a sapient individual sits on SCP-8522 for a continuous period exceeding three (3) minutes, they will initiate an anomalous event. During this event, the subject's consciousness is temporarily detached from their physical senses and projected into a series of highly detailed, non-interactive visual and auditory experiences. These experiences manifest as a chronological playback of significant moments from the life of the individual depicted by the bronze statue.
Subjects report that the visions unfold as if they are present within the scene, able to move around as they wish.
//Note: It is unknown at this time wether there is some sort of field keeping the viewer in the statue's memories, or if they are able to move about as they please until the scene shifts. Dr. Cane will administer further testing upon approval.//
The bench itself consistently remains within the subject's field of perception throughout the experience, which seems to be acting as a subtle anchor or reference point within the narrative.
Individuals within the visions are unaware of the subject's presence and do not interact with them.
The duration of the anomalous event varies, typically lasting between 15 and 45 minutes of real-world time, regardless of the perceived length of the "life review." Subjects often describe the experience as emotionally profound, evoking strong feelings of nostalgia, empathy, and reflection, similiar to a comprehensive, immersive biographical film. Upon conclusion, subjects typically report feeling a sense of clarity or understanding regarding human life and experience, though the specific details of the visions quickly fade without proper mnemonic reinforcement. This natural memory degradation is further helped by the standard Class-B amnestics administered during containment.
Initial investigations into the identity of the man depicted by the statue have been inconclusive. Local historical records indicate the statue was installed in 1957 as a general public art piece, with no specific individual named as its subject. Attempts to identify the individual through facial recognition databases have yielded no matches.
Interview Log:
Date: 202█-07-14
Subject: D-7033-01
Procedure: A barrier was set up around the park, with signs reading: "Hazardous Maintenance Underway", and several false worker were put in place to stop civilians from entering.
D-7033-01 was instructed to sit on SCP-7033 and report on any anomalous phenomena. D-7033-01 was a 54-year-old male with no significant medical history.
Observation: After 4 minutes, D-7033-01 became unresponsive, staring blankly ahead. His respiration and heart rate remained stable. After 32 minutes, D-7033-01 gasped and blinked rapidly, appearing disoriented.
> **Interviewed:** [D-7033-01]
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> **Interviewer:** [Dr. Fields]
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> **Foreword:** [Following an anomalous event initiated by D-7033-01's interaction with SCP-7033, D-7033-01 was debriefed by Dr. Sharma to gather information on the experience before the administration of amnestics.]
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> **<Begin Log>**
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> **Dr. Fields:** [Can you describe what you just experienced?]
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> **D-7033-01:** [ //Pauses, rubs temples~// It was... wow. Like, I saw everything. This guy's life. From when he was a little kid, playing with a wooden train, all the way up to... to when he got this statue.]
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> **Dr. Fields:** [What kind of details did you perceive?]
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> **D-7033-01:** [Everything. The smells, the sounds, even the feeling of the air. It was like I was right there, in the room, but they couldn't see me. I could walk around, look at everything from different angles. And the bench... the bench was always there, somehow. In his house, in the park he played in, even on a battlefield, it was just... there.]
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> **Dr. Fields:** [A battlefield?]
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> **D-7033-01:** [Yeah. He was a soldier for a bit. Saw some tough stuff. But then... then he came home and helped build this town up. He was just a regular guy, really. But his life... it was so full. I saw him get married, have kids, lose people he loved. It was beautiful, doc. Made me think about my own life.]
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> **Dr. Fields:** [Do you remember any specific names or dates?]
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> **D-7033-01:** [ //Frowns, concentrating~// Uh... no. It's like... it's fading. Like a really vivid dream that slips away. But the feeling of it... that's sticking.]
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> **Dr. Fields:** [Thank you for your cooperation, D-7033, that will be all.]
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> **D-7033-01:** [Doc...I'm gonna make a change. This man... he lived the life I want to live. Can I- can I call my wife?]
> **<End Log>**
> **Closing Statement:** Amnestics were administered following the interview. D-7033-01 exhibited no lingering anomalous effects or memories of the experience on subsequent evaluations. The consistent presence of the bench within the visions remains an interesting aspect of the anomaly.
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Excerpts of note:
When a sapient individual sits on SCP-8522 for a continuous period exceeding three (3) minutes, they will initiate an anomalous event. During this event, the subject's consciousness is temporarily detached from their physical senses and projected into a series of highly detailed, non-interactive visual and auditory experiences. These experiences manifest as a chronological playback of significant moments from the life of the individual depicted by the bronze statue.
The duration of the anomalous event varies, typically lasting between 15 and 45 minutes of real-world time, regardless of the perceived length of the "life review." Subjects often describe the experience as emotionally profound, evoking strong feelings of nostalgia, empathy, and reflection, similiar to a comprehensive, immersive biographical film. Upon conclusion, subjects typically report feeling a sense of clarity or understanding regarding human life and experience, though the specific details of the visions quickly fade without proper mnemonic reinforcement. This natural memory degradation is further helped by the standard Class-B amnestics administered during containment.
Closing Statement: Amnestics were administered following the interview. D-7033-01 exhibited no lingering anomalous effects or memories of the experience on subsequent evaluations. The consistent presence of the bench within the visions remains an interesting aspect of the anomaly.
Compare with the user's forum posts:
https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/forum/t-17159813/scp-8522#post-7052402
This is my first shot making an SCP, so all constructive critisizm is accepted!
http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/forum/t-17142418/june-2025-intros-writers#post-7052295
Hey! I'm under the alias of Dr Marcus Cane, and Ive been a huge fan of the SCP Foundation for some time now. I love writing in a report style manner, and Im hoping to contriubute in the latest series. (I love me some sweet bread)
http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/forum/t-17159834/seeking-greenlights-its-a-wonderful-life#post-7052322
My idea for this is a typical park bench with a statue of a man sitting on it. when, for example, and class d is to sit on it, he will expierince a transportation throguh diferent scences in the mans (statues) life. After the viewing, the subject feels like they have a new understanding of life, but they quickly begin to forget details of the vision,a dn never retain names. The staue is not linked to any specific person, and facial scans have been unseccesful.
I recently watched the movie "Its a wonderful life", and was inspiired to create something like it.
http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/forum/t-17159867/seeking-greenlights-its-a-wonderful-life#post-7052411 (repeat thread)
[…] After the viewing, the subject feels like they have a new understanding of life, but they quickly begin to forget details of the vision, and never retain names. The staue is not linked to any specific person, and facial scans have been unseccesful.
Central Narrative: There will be a quick version of his life. All the differenct scenes will be decribed. The point is to tell his lifes sotry and the effect it has on others.
As well as the user's PMs sent to me:
28 Jun 2025, 13:28
Hey!
I saw that your pretty responsive with ideas and drafts, so heres goes!
(Unfortunately, I accidentaly published my finished draft (SCP-8522), before I realized I had to the critique (I was in kindof a rush) […]
29 Jun 2025, 00:43 (after I informed them that they didn't follow the guidelines, and that I am an extremely picky reviewer)
Yes im so sorry i didnt realize this until after. Here is the formatted one: https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/forum/t-17159867/seeking-greenlights-its-a-wonderful-life
And yes, im completely comfortable with this. Im lookin to imporve in anyway i can.
Of note, the user also has a sandbox page for the material: https://scp-sandbox-3.wikidot.com/dr-marcus-cane-s-files where a full draft is added in a single revision. The author then makes several additional edits, including introducing typos that are also more common in their forum typing.
I have asked in PMs and in the coldpost's discussion thread if the user used AI. Action pending based on their response.