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Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Keter
+ Special Containment Procedures
SCP-XXXX is an uncontrolled anomalous phenomenon. No physical source or method of transmission has been identified. Containment efforts are therefore limited to the identification, isolation, and treatment of affected individuals[cite: 49, 50].
Foundation monitoring systems are to identify reports involving the simultaneous occurrence of sudden autobiographical amnesia, persistent déjà vu, and repeated unwanted contact directed toward an unrelated civilian[cite: 51]. Affected individuals are designated SCP-XXXX-1, and the individual targeted by SCP-XXXX-1 is designated SCP-XXXX-2[cite: 52, 53].
Upon confirmation of an SCP-XXXX event, Mobile Task Force units are to detain SCP-XXXX-1 as quickly as possible[cite: 54]. SCP-XXXX-2 is to be placed under temporary Foundation protection until SCP-XXXX-1 has been secured[cite: 55]. Witnesses are to receive Class-B amnestics. Public documentation is to identify incidents as severe psychiatric episodes[cite: 56]. Due to the absence of a confirmed source, complete containment of SCP-XXXX is currently considered impossible[cite: 57].
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+ Description
SCP-XXXX is an anomalous phenomenon informally referred to by Foundation personnel as "The Familiarity Event"[cite: 59]. The phenomenon begins immediately following an intense sensation of déjà vu experienced after an individual establishes eye contact with another person[cite: 60]. The observed individual becomes designated SCP-XXXX-2[cite: 61].
Within approximately one hour, SCP-XXXX-1 begins reporting memories involving SCP-XXXX-2 despite no documented prior association between the individuals[cite: 62]. Initially, these memories are vague and typically consist of isolated childhood events or conversations[cite: 64]. As the phenomenon progresses, the memories increase in detail and emotional significance while simultaneously replacing SCP-XXXX-1's genuine autobiographical memories[cite: 65]. Complete progression generally occurs within 24 to 72 hours[cite: 66].
Upon completion, SCP-XXXX-1 no longer recalls[cite: 67]:
* Family members [cite: 68]
* Personal relationships [cite: 69]
* Educational history [cite: 70]
* Residential history [cite: 71]
* Employment history [cite: 72]
* Significant life events [cite: 73]
Procedural memory remains unaffected; subjects retain language comprehension, motor function, literacy, and the ability to perform previously acquired skills[cite: 74]. When questioned regarding the loss of personal memories, SCP-XXXX-1 consistently denies any impairment[cite: 75]. Instead, the fabricated relationship with SCP-XXXX-2 becomes integrated into the subject's identity[cite: 76]. The assigned relationship varies between documented cases and includes spouses, siblings, parents, children, childhood friends, and military comrades[cite: 77]. No verified instance of a genuine relationship has been documented[cite: 78].
++ Behavioral Progression
Early-stage SCP-XXXX-1 instances typically attempt normal social interaction with SCP-XXXX-2[cite: 80]. Documented statements include:
* "It's been a long time." [cite: 82]
* "Do you remember me?" [cite: 83]
* "I finally found you." [cite: 84]
When SCP-XXXX-2 denies any previous acquaintance, SCP-XXXX-1 displays confusion rather than hostility[cite: 85]. Repeated rejection results in progressive behavioral deterioration[cite: 86]. Observed behaviors include[cite: 88]:
* Repeated attempts at communication [cite: 89]
* Surveillance of SCP-XXXX-2's residence or workplace [cite: 90]
* Trespassing [cite: 91]
* Following SCP-XXXX-2 over extended distances [cite: 92]
* Attempts to "restore" SCP-XXXX-2's memory [cite: 93]
SCP-XXXX-1 consistently attributes SCP-XXXX-2's denial to memory loss, coercion, or psychological trauma[cite: 94]. No documented SCP-XXXX-1 instance has acknowledged the possibility that its own memories are inaccurate[cite: 95]. Foundation psychologists have determined that confrontation rarely reduces symptom severity, and attempts by SCP-XXXX-2 to verbally reject SCP-XXXX-1 generally accelerate behavioral escalation[cite: 96, 97]. Review of confirmed SCP-XXXX events indicates that lethal encounters are initiated by SCP-XXXX-2 in a significant percentage of cases if Foundation intervention is unsuccessful, driven by perceived personal threats[cite: 128, 129, 250]. No effective treatment for SCP-XXXX-1 has been identified[cite: 130].
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+ Addendum XXXX-01: Discovery Log
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The existence of SCP-XXXX was not initially recognized as anomalous[cite: 2]. Between 14 March and 27 April, law enforcement agencies across five U.S. states reported a statistically significant increase in stalking incidents involving unrelated individuals[cite: 3, 4, 5]. Although each investigation concluded independently, Foundation web-crawling software (AIC-12 "Palisade") identified several recurring characteristics[cite: 6]. Documented similarities included[cite: 7]:
* Complete autobiographical amnesia exhibited by the suspect[cite: 8].
* The suspect's ability to retain procedural memory[cite: 9].
* Persistent claims of a lifelong personal relationship with the victim[cite: 10].
* Victims denying any previous contact[cite: 11].
* Reports of an intense sensation of déjà vu immediately preceding symptom onset[cite: 12].
No common geographic location, occupation, age group, or biological relation was identified[cite: 13]. The Foundation became formally involved following Incident 04-17[cite: 14].
++ Incident 04-17
**Location:** Portland, Oregon [cite: 16]
**Date:** [REDACTED] [cite: 17, 18]
Local law enforcement responded to repeated reports of an unidentified male attempting to enter the residence of civilian Emily Carter[cite: 19]. Responding officers documented the following exchange[cite: 20]:
> **Officer:** Sir, step away from the residence[cite: 21].
> **Subject:** She lives here[cite: 22].
> **Officer:** Do you know the homeowner[cite: 23]?
> **Subject:** She's my sister[cite: 24].
> **Officer:** She says she doesn't know you[cite: 25].
> *(12-second pause.)* [cite: 27]
> **Subject:** ...She's confused[cite: 28]. Someone did this to her[cite: 29].
A subsequent investigation produced the following findings[cite: 30]:
* No birth records connected the individuals[cite: 31].
* DNA analysis confirmed no biological relationship[cite: 32].
* No financial, educational, medical, or digital records indicated prior contact[cite: 33].
* The subject possessed no identification[cite: 34].
* Fingerprints matched an individual reported missing approximately 36 hours earlier[cite: 35].
The missing person's family was unable to identify the detained subject despite DNA confirmation[cite: 36]. When shown photographs depicting his parents, residence, and childhood, the subject failed to recognize any of them[cite: 37]. When shown a photograph of Emily Carter, the subject immediately identified her as his younger sister and accurately described thirty-seven childhood memories involving Ms. Carter[cite: 38, 39]. Foundation investigation confirmed every described event was fictitious[cite: 40].
Following analysis of twenty-six similar incidents occurring over the previous six weeks, the Foundation determined the phenomenon represented an unidentified memetic or cognitohazardous anomaly, receiving provisional designation SCP-XXXX[cite: 41, 42].
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+ Addendum XXXX-02: Interview Log
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**Interviewed:** SCP-XXXX-1-19 [cite: 254]
**Interviewer:** Dr. Amelia Ross [cite: 255]
**Date:** [REDACTED] [cite: 256, 257]
**Foreword:** Interview conducted approximately 31 hours after initial manifestation. Subject was cooperative and displayed no signs of physical distress[cite: 258].
> **Dr. Ross:** State your name[cite: 259].
> **SCP-XXXX-1-19:** ...I don't remember[cite: 260].
> **Dr. Ross:** Do you remember your date of birth[cite: 261]?
> **SCP-XXXX-1-19:** No[cite: 262].
> **Dr. Ross:** Where were you born[cite: 263]?
> **SCP-XXXX-1-19:** I don't know[cite: 264].
> **Dr. Ross:** Your parents[cite: 265]?
> *(7-second pause.)* [cite: 266]
> **SCP-XXXX-1-19:** I don't remember having parents[cite: 267].
> **Dr. Ross:** Do you remember attending school[cite: 268]?
> **SCP-XXXX-1-19:** I know I did[cite: 269]. I just don't remember where[cite: 270].
> **Dr. Ross:** Can you read[cite: 271]?
> **SCP-XXXX-1-19:** Yes[cite: 272].
> **Dr. Ross:** Can you write[cite: 273]?
> **SCP-XXXX-1-19:** Yes[cite: 274].
> **Dr. Ross:** Do you know how to drive[cite: 276]?
> **SCP-XXXX-1-19:** I think so[cite: 277].
> **Dr. Ross:** Tell me about Emily Carter[cite: 278].
> *(Subject smiles)* [cite: 279]
> **SCP-XXXX-1-19:** Emily[cite: 280]? She's my younger sister[cite: 281].
> **Dr. Ross:** How long have you known her[cite: 282]?
> **SCP-XXXX-1-19:** My whole life[cite: 283].
> **Dr. Ross:** Describe your relationship[cite: 284].
> **SCP-XXXX-1-19:** We grew up together[cite: 285]. Our parents worked late all the time, so I'd walk her home from school[cite: 286]. She was always scared of thunderstorms[cite: 287]. I used to read to her until she fell asleep[cite: 288].
> *(Research note: Emily Carter is an only child. Investigation confirmed neither of her parents worked night shifts.)* [cite: 289]
> **Dr. Ross:** Have you ever considered that these memories may not be real[cite: 290]?
> *(Subject laughs briefly)* [cite: 291]
> **SCP-XXXX-1-19:** That's ridiculous[cite: 292].
> **Dr. Ross:** Why[cite: 293]?
> **SCP-XXXX-1-19:** Because I remember them[cite: 294].
> **Dr. Ross:** We have verified that Emily Carter has never met you[cite: 295].
> **SCP-XXXX-1-19:** She doesn't remember me[cite: 296].
> **Dr. Ross:** How do you know[cite: 297]?
> **SCP-XXXX-1-19:** Because something happened to her[cite: 298].
> **Dr. Ross:** What happened[cite: 300]?
> **SCP-XXXX-1-19:** I don't know yet[cite: 301]. But I'll figure it out[cite: 302]. I'll help her remember[cite: 303].
> **Dr. Ross:** If she continues telling you she doesn't know you, what will you do[cite: 304]?
> *(17-second pause)* [cite: 305]
> **SCP-XXXX-1-19:** She'll remember eventually[cite: 306]. I won't leave her alone[cite: 307]. Not when she needs me[cite: 308].
**Closing Notes:** At no point during the interview did SCP-XXXX-1-19 display uncertainty regarding the authenticity of the fabricated memories involving SCP-XXXX-2[cite: 310]. Conversely, the subject demonstrated complete inability to recall any verifiable information regarding its own personal history[cite: 311]. The contradiction appeared cognitively insignificant to the subject despite repeated questioning[cite: 312]. Interview concluded following Foundation authorization to transfer SCP-XXXX-1-19 to a high-security containment wing[cite: 313].
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+ Addendum XXXX-03: Incident Log XXXX-19
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**Incident Designation:** XXXX-19 [cite: 214]
**Location:** Portland, Oregon [cite: 217]
**Summary:** SCP-XXXX-1-19 escaped provisional containment at Site-64 at approximately 13:42 hours[cite: 219]. GPS data from the subject's implanted tracking device indicated direct travel toward the residence of designated SCP-XXXX-2[cite: 220]. Foundation personnel arrived approximately three minutes after local emergency services were dispatched[cite: 221]. The following transcript was recovered from the body camera of responding local law enforcement and Foundation backup units[cite: 99, 222].
> **Officer:** Police Department. Step away from the residence[cite: 223].
> **SCP-XXXX-1-19:** Emily[cite: 103, 224]?
> **SCP-XXXX-2:** I already told you—I don't know you[cite: 225].
> **SCP-XXXX-1-19:** It's me[cite: 105, 226].
> **SCP-XXXX-2:** Stop coming here[cite: 227].
> **SCP-XXXX-1-19:** You don't remember because something happened[cite: 228].
> **SCP-XXXX-2:** There is nothing to remember[cite: 229].
> *(SCP-XXXX-2 backs into the residence.)* [cite: 230]
> **Officer:** Sir, remain where you are[cite: 231].
> *(SCP-XXXX-1-19 continues advancing toward the front entrance.)* [cite: 116, 232]
> **Officer:** Sir[cite: 233]!
> **SCP-XXXX-2:** Get away from me[cite: 234]!
> **SCP-XXXX-1-19:** Emily... please[cite: 113, 235]. I'll help you remember[cite: 117, 237].
> *(SCP-XXXX-2 produces a legally owned handgun.)* [cite: 119, 238]
> **Officer:** Sir! Stop moving[cite: 239]!
> *(SCP-XXXX-1-19 continues advancing.)* [cite: 240]
> **SCP-XXXX-2:** I DON'T KNOW YOU[cite: 118, 241]!
> *(Three gunshots are discharged.)* [cite: 121, 242]
> *(SCP-XXXX-1-19 falls to the ground.)* [cite: 122, 243]
> **Officer:** Weapon down! Weapon down[cite: 244]!
Foundation response personnel entered the residence approximately 42 seconds later[cite: 245]. Medical examination confirmed SCP-XXXX-1-19 expired due to multiple gunshot wounds[cite: 246]. SCP-XXXX-2 was administered Class-B amnestics following Foundation debriefing[cite: 125, 247]. Subsequent investigation confirmed the individuals had never interacted prior to SCP-XXXX manifestation[cite: 126, 248].
Research notes indicate that no documented instance of an event has resulted in SCP-XXXX-2 voluntarily accepting SCP-XXXX-1's claims[cite: 251].
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+ Addendum XXXX-04: Experiment Log
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The following experiments were authorized to determine the transmission method and progression of SCP-XXXX[cite: 158].
**Experiment 01**
* **Procedure:** D-1148 instructed to establish eye contact with D-2910 for five minutes[cite: 160].
* **Result:** No anomalous effects observed[cite: 161].
**Experiment 02**
* **Procedure:** Eye contact maintained for thirty minutes[cite: 163].
* **Result:** No anomalous effects observed[cite: 164].
**Experiment 03**
* **Procedure:** Subjects viewed each other through a one-way mirror[cite: 166].
* **Result:** No anomalous effects observed[cite: 167].
**Experiment 04**
* **Procedure:** Subjects viewed one another through a live video feed[cite: 169].
* **Result:** No anomalous effects observed[cite: 170].
**Experiment 05**
* **Procedure:** SCP-XXXX-1 was interviewed regarding the initial manifestation[cite: 172].
* **Result:** Subject reported: "I saw her... Everything felt familiar for just a second. Like I'd forgotten something important. Then it went away." [cite: 175, 177, 178, 179] Subject reported no additional abnormalities until approximately forty-three minutes later[cite: 180].
**Experiment 06**
* **Procedure:** SCP-XXXX-1 shown verified childhood photographs depicting biological family members[cite: 182].
* **Result:** Subject failed to identify any individual in the photographs[cite: 184]. When shown a photograph of SCP-XXXX-2, the subject immediately stated: "That's my sister." [cite: 185, 186] Foundation records confirm the photograph was taken approximately six months before SCP-XXXX-1's birth[cite: 187].
**Experiment 07**
* **Procedure:** SCP-XXXX-1 informed that SCP-XXXX-2 had been relocated overseas[cite: 189].
* **Result:** Subject requested transportation, repeatedly stating: "She'll be scared if she's alone." No change in symptom severity was recorded[cite: 191, 193, 194].
**Experiment 08**
* **Procedure:** SCP-XXXX-1 informed that SCP-XXXX-2 was deceased[cite: 196].
* **Result:** Subject remained silent for approximately two minutes, then stated: "You're lying." Further questioning produced no additional response[cite: 199, 200, 201, 202].
**Experiment 09**
* **Procedure:** Administration of Class-A, Class-B, and Class-C amnestics[cite: 204].
* **Result:** No measurable reduction in anomalous memories[cite: 206]. Subject retained fabricated relationship while continuing to exhibit complete autobiographical amnesia[cite: 207].
**Conclusion:** Current evidence suggests SCP-XXXX does not implant isolated false memories[cite: 209]. Instead, the phenomenon replaces the subject's autobiographical identity with an internally consistent fabricated history centered around SCP-XXXX-2[cite: 210]. No treatment has successfully restored original autobiographical memory following complete manifestation[cite: 211].
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+ Research Notes
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**Research Note - Dr. Amelia Ross**
Initial Foundation assessment categorized SCP-XXXX as an unidentified memetic hazard[cite: 134]. Current evidence does not support this conclusion[cite: 135]. Subjects have failed to transmit SCP-XXXX through written communication, recorded media, spoken descriptions, photographs, or prolonged physical contact[cite: 136]. No environmental commonality has been identified between confirmed manifestations[cite: 137]. The only consistently reported symptom preceding onset is an intense sensation of déjà vu following eye contact with an individual who later becomes designated SCP-XXXX-2[cite: 138]. At present, this observation remains purely correlative[cite: 139].
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**Research Note - Dr. Michael Hayes**
The greatest obstacle to containment is not identifying SCP-XXXX-1[cite: 141]. It is identifying SCP-XXXX-2 before contact occurs[cite: 142]. Current statistical models indicate Foundation intervention occurs prior to first contact in only 34% of confirmed manifestations[cite: 143]. Increasing this percentage should remain the Foundation's highest operational priority[cite: 144].
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**Research Note - Ethics Committee Liaison**
Review of Incident Logs XXXX-01 through XXXX-173 demonstrates that SCP-XXXX-1 instances retain no meaningful agency regarding the selection of SCP-XXXX-2 or subsequent behavioral progression[cite: 146]. Likewise, SCP-XXXX-2 instances consistently exhibit defensive behaviors expected of civilians subjected to prolonged stalking[cite: 147]. Personnel are reminded that both individuals involved in SCP-XXXX manifestations are to be regarded as victims[cite: 148]. The use of lethal force against SCP-XXXX-1 remains authorized only when no reasonable alternative exists[cite: 149].
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**Final Research Note**
Despite extensive investigation, no researcher has successfully answered the following question: Why does SCP-XXXX select one specific individual[cite: 152, 153]? As of this document's revision, no observable relationship has been identified between any documented SCP-XXXX-1/SCP-XXXX-2 pairing prior to manifestation[cite: 154]. Selection criteria remain unknown[cite: 155].Excerpts of note:
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Research Note - Dr. Amelia Ross
Initial Foundation assessment categorized SCP-XXXX as an unidentified memetic hazard[cite: 134]. Current evidence does not support this conclusion[cite: 135]. Subjects have failed to transmit SCP-XXXX through written communication, recorded media, spoken descriptions, photographs, or prolonged physical contact[cite: 136]. No environmental commonality has been identified between confirmed manifestations[cite: 137]. The only consistently reported symptom preceding onset is an intense sensation of déjà vu following eye contact with an individual who later becomes designated SCP-XXXX-2[cite: 138]. At present, this observation remains purely correlative[cite: 139].***
Research Note - Dr. Michael Hayes
The greatest obstacle to containment is not identifying SCP-XXXX-1[cite: 141]. It is identifying SCP-XXXX-2 before contact occurs[cite: 142]. Current statistical models indicate Foundation intervention occurs prior to first contact in only 34% of confirmed manifestations[cite: 143]. Increasing this percentage should remain the Foundation's highest operational priority[cite: 144].
Final Research Note
Despite extensive investigation, no researcher has successfully answered the following question: Why does SCP-XXXX select one specific individual[cite: 152, 153]? As of this document's revision, no observable relationship has been identified between any documented SCP-XXXX-1/SCP-XXXX-2 pairing prior to manifestation[cite: 154]. Selection criteria remain unknown[cite: 155].
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