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**Item #:** SCP-8822
**Object Class:** Keter
**Special Containment Procedures:** SCP-8822 is to be stored in a reinforced containment locker at Site-19, within a vacuum-sealed, transparent acrylic case to prevent accidental contact. The containment locker must be equipped with electromagnetic locking mechanisms and biometric security measures, accessible only to personnel with Level 4 clearance or higher. No fewer than three armed guards are to be stationed outside the containment area at all times.
All testing with SCP-8822 is strictly prohibited without written authorization from the Site Director and must be conducted in a secure, controlled environment with full video and audio surveillance. SCP-8822 must only be handled using remote-controlled machinery, and no personnel are to physically interact with SCP-8822 unless express authorization is given.
SCP-8822’s anomalous effects only manifest when written text using SCP-8822-1 is read. Any writings produced with SCP-8822 must be immediately isolated to prevent personnel from inadvertently reading them. No personnel are to be exposed to any writing created by SCP-8822 unless they are cognitohazard-cleared Level 4 personnel and under direct order. All writings are to be contained in airtight, opaque, lead-lined cases and stored in a secured vault at Site-19.
In the event that SCP-8822 or any writing produced by SCP-8822 is found outside of containment, Mobile Task Force Theta-12 ("Ink Blotters") is to be dispatched immediately. All writings are to be quarantined and isolated from human view. Personnel must not look directly at the writings, and any exposure is to be considered a potential cognitohazard incident requiring immediate quarantine and psychological evaluation. Writings must not be read under any circumstances unless approved by the O5 Council.
**Containment Breach Protocol:**
In the event of a containment breach involving SCP-8822, the following protocols are to be implemented:
* **Stage 1:** Lockdown of Site-19. All personnel are to be evacuated to secure bunkers to prevent exposure to SCP-8822 or its writings. Any communication devices within a 500-meter radius of SCP-8822 are to be disabled to prevent the spread of cognitohazardous effects.
* **Stage 2:** MTF Theta-12 is to initiate a full-site sweep for any writings produced by SCP-8822. All instances of SCP-8822-1 found must be isolated in opaque, lead-lined cases to prevent personnel from reading them. Personnel must use automated systems to collect and secure the writings. Direct exposure or reading of any writing must be avoided at all costs.
* **Stage 3:** If SCP-8822's effects are triggered by any personnel reading written texts, immediate cognitohazard protocols must be activated. Affected individuals are to be restrained, sedated, and quarantined for deprogramming and psychological treatment. In cases of large-scale breaches, Site-wide Amnestic Protocol will be initiated to suppress knowledge of reality-altering events. The Overseer Council (O5) must be notified in cases of severe or irreversible alterations.
**Description:** SCP-8822 is a fountain pen with a polished black body, a silver cap, and an ornate nib engraved with indecipherable symbols. The pen never runs out of ink, despite not requiring any refillable reservoir, and all attempts to disassemble or damage it have been unsuccessful.
The ink produced by SCP-8822, designated SCP-8822-1, has the following unique properties:
* **Indestructibility:** SCP-8822-1 is resistant to all known forms of destruction, including incineration, corrosion, and radiation. It remains permanently visible, regardless of environmental conditions.
* **Cognitohazardous Influence:** SCP-8822-1’s anomalous effects manifest only when written text is read by a living entity. Once the text is read, the described events become reality, regardless of plausibility or physical constraints. The effects range from minor localized anomalies to large-scale catastrophes.
* **Reality Warping:** The nature of SCP-8822’s reality alterations is contingent on the complexity of the written statements. Simple phrases manifest quickly, while more complex or large-scale descriptions may take hours or days to materialize. The effects are permanent and cannot be reversed by conventional means.
SCP-8822 exerts a powerful memetic influence on individuals who come into direct contact with it. These individuals experience personality changes, becoming increasingly selfish, manipulative, and violent. Affected individuals are compelled to write using SCP-8822, and the writings become progressively more dangerous or catastrophic in nature.
The pen's influence seems to amplify over time, as individuals who have wielded SCP-8822 for extended periods are compelled to write more frequently and with greater malice. The level of reality alteration appears to be directly proportional to the severity of the wielder's intentions.
**Key Condition: Reading Requirement**
SCP-8822's reality-altering effects are only triggered if the text written with SCP-8822-1 **is read by another entity.** The physical act of reading activates the text's reality-warping properties. **If the written text remains unread, the anomalous effects remain dormant.**
**Addendum 8822-A:** Incident Report 8822-7
On ██/██/20██, Dr. ███████, a senior researcher, accidentally came into direct contact with SCP-8822 during an unauthorized examination of the pen. After 24 hours, Dr. ███████ gained access to a notebook and wrote several statements, including "All personnel at Site-19 are my subordinates." The writings were sealed in an opaque case before any personnel could read them. However, during containment procedures, a D-Class personnel mistakenly read the text.
Immediately, Site-19 staff began exhibiting extreme deference to Dr. ███████, following his orders as if he were their superior. Mobile Task Force Theta-12 intervened, quarantining all written materials and detaining Dr. ███████. Psychological deprogramming of affected personnel required 72 hours, and the text was re-contained without further incident.
**Addendum 8822-B:** Discovery Log
SCP-8822 was recovered on ██/██/20██ in ███████, France, following a series of unusual but relatively localized reality distortions. Foundation agents were dispatched after reports surfaced of inexplicable events occurring in and around a small, isolated village. These events included sudden localized power outages, animals disappearing and reappearing in strange locations, and instances of spontaneous structural damage to nearby homes.
The anomalies were traced back to a reclusive writer, █████ ███████, who had gained local notoriety for his eccentric and obsessive writing habits. Witnesses reported that in the weeks leading up to his death, the author had become increasingly paranoid and withdrawn, frequently speaking of his "magnum opus" and insisting that it would "change everything."
Upon arrival at the author's chateau, Foundation agents discovered several handwritten manuscripts scattered throughout the premises. The contents of the manuscripts included descriptions of mundane, everyday events that appeared to be inconsequential at first glance. However, the investigation revealed that many of these writings had directly influenced small-scale but bizarre phenomena within the village. For instance, one passage detailed a "perfect storm" occurring at precisely 3:00 p.m., after which local weather records confirmed an unusual, violent thunderstorm had occurred exactly at that time, despite no forecast for such conditions.
SCP-8822 was found in the author's study, placed on a desk surrounded by incomplete writings. It was determined that █████ ███████ had died shortly after completing a passage that described his own death as an "accidental but tragically poetic misfortune." According to local authorities, he was found deceased from a sudden heart attack. While the exact connection between his writing and his death remains unclear, Foundation personnel believe the compounding effects of SCP-8822's anomalous influence indirectly led to his demise.
Analysis of the remaining texts indicated that SCP-8822's influence was expanding beyond the author’s immediate control. It is suspected that the author unintentionally triggered his own death as a result of prolonged exposure to SCP-8822’s cognitohazardous effects, causing a feedback loop that made his body susceptible to the very reality alterations he was describing.
All manuscripts were confiscated and sealed in opaque containment to prevent accidental reading. The village was subjected to a localized amnestic campaign, and SCP-8822 was transported to Site-19 for containment.
**Addendum 8822-C:** Exploration Log 8822-2
During a controlled test on ██/██/20██, SCP-8822 was mounted on a remote-operated apparatus to prevent direct human contact. The purpose of the experiment was to observe any latent effects SCP-8822 might exhibit when manipulated without human interaction. The pen was operated using robotic arms, and a blank sheet of paper was placed beneath it.
After approximately 15 minutes, SCP-8822 began autonomously writing the phrase: "You will not control me. I am the author now." As soon as the phrase was written, a faint glow was emitted from the pen, but no immediate anomalous effects were observed.
Upon review, the research team determined that no personnel present had actually read the text. Following containment protocols, the phrase was quarantined in an opaque case to prevent accidental reading. All machinery and systems in the room remained fully operational until one technician inadvertently glanced at the text on a nearby monitor showing the live feed of the written words.
Moments after the technician read the phrase, the testing chamber experienced a total systems failure. All electronic equipment, including the robotic apparatus and surveillance systems, shut down simultaneously for 47 seconds. During this time, the technician reported hearing a faint, indistinct whispering sound and claimed to feel an overwhelming sense of dread. When power was restored, no further anomalous writing occurred, and the pen remained stationary.
Following the incident, the technician was placed under immediate quarantine for psychological evaluation, and all future tests involving SCP-8822 were suspended pending further review. No other personnel involved in the experiment exhibited any abnormal behavior.
This incident highlights the critical importance of preventing any text written by SCP-8822 from being read, as the act of reading appears to be the catalyst for its reality-altering effects.
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