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SCP-7438 is to be contained in a large, black-walled chamber with no windows. The chamber is equipped with soundproofing, electromagnetic dampeners, and anti- anomalous shielding to prevent transmission of any form of external influence.
Surveillance of SCP-7438 is conducted only through remote, unidirectional cameras and auditory sensors. Unauthorized personnel attempting to access SCP-7438 will be terminated without hesitation.
Description: SCP-7438 is an anomalous, non-physical entity of unknown origin, exhibiting both metaphysical and psychological properties that defy conventional understanding. The entity’s true form is not comprehensible in terms of human perception but is speculated to exist as a mass of collective knowledge, memories, and experiences drawn from a vast range of consciousnesses, including those that have never existed.
When an individual interacts with SCP-7438, it manifests as an overwhelming presence in their mind, often described as a "subtle whisper" or "silent scream" within the subject’s thoughts. This presence is capable of manipulating and altering the memories and emotions of the subject, gradually influencing them to believe that their current reality is nothing more than a simulation or a construct—leading to severe existential crises.
As the influence of SCP-7438 grows, the subject begins to perceive reality as increasingly fragmented, seeing disconnected, impossible events unfolding around them, often with elements of their own memories being corrupted or erased. Individuals subjected to prolonged exposure to SCP-7438's influence are known to undergo a transformation into entities referred to as "Fragments." Fragments: A Fragment is a sub-personality that emerges from a victim who has been exposed to SCP-7438 for an extended period. These individuals lose their original identity and become vessels for alternate personalities, each reflecting distorted and amalgamated versions of memories from people who have come into contact with SCP-7438. The Fragments communicate with each other, but only in cryptic, seemingly paradoxical phrases. These entities are often hostile toward human intervention and will seek to "break" any remaining connections the subject has to their original consciousness.
These Fragments appear to be trapped within an inescapable cycle of memory manipulation, slowly decaying until they lose their cognitive integrity. Despite this, they retain a fragment of their original consciousness and will often attempt to recreate their previous memories, often engaging in destructive rituals or extreme behavior to relive past experiences.
Origin Hypothesis: SCP-7438 is theorized to be a manifestation of a collapsed reality, existing in a place between time and space that is not bound to our universe. Some members of the Foundation’s research team speculate that it is a byproduct of an ancient civilization attempting to capture the essence of consciousness itself. Others posit that SCP-7438 is not an anomaly but rather a natural force—an outgrowth of consciousness itself, a parasitic entity that feeds on and distorts the minds of those who encounter it.
Recent research suggests that SCP-7438’s influence extends beyond just individual subjects. It appears capable of "infecting" collective human knowledge, subtly altering public perception of historical events, and feeding on the chaos created by mass distortions in societal understanding. At its most extreme, SCP-7438 can cause a widespread collapse of shared realities, creating an unresolvable paradox that makes the concept of "truth" obsolete.
Addendum 7438-A: The Vanishing of Researcher Allen On [DATA EXPUNGED], Dr. Allen, lead researcher on SCP-7438, was assigned to perform an in-depth psychological interview with a newly exposed subject. After several hours of analysis, Dr. Allen began to report symptoms of mental instability, describing feelings of being "unmoored" from reality. The subject in question, a former researcher, began to exhibit uncharacteristic knowledge about Dr. Allen's personal history, before laughing and muttering a phrase: "The next cycle begins." Dr. Allen’s last transmission occurred approximately 30 minutes after the incident, where he stated: "I am everywhere, and nowhere. The world has become my plaything. You won't remember me." The body of Dr. Allen was never recovered, though further research indicated that his presence was "imprinted" on several other personnel who had interacted with SCP-7438.
Addendum 7438-B: The Fragments Speak Fragment X: "It is not the past we recreate; it is the present we forget." Fragment Z: "You cannot escape what was never yours to begin with." Fragment F: "We are the waking dream, and you are the sleeper." Note from O5-2: "SCP-7438’s true capabilities remain unknown. We have initiated containment procedures to prevent further exposure to the public. However, its influence might already be too far-reaching to contain. We must find a way to sever the link between the anomaly and the individuals it touches. If this spreads, we risk losing our very concept of reality." page revision: 1, last edited: 28 Feb 2025 18:34 Edit Rate (-11) Tags Discuss (2) History Files Print Site tools + Options Edit Sections Append Edit Meta Watchers Backlinks Page Source Parent Lock Page Rename Delete Help  | Terms of Service  | Privacy  | Report a bug  | Flag as objectionable Powered by Wikidot.com Unless otherwise stated, the content of this page is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License Click here to edit contents of this page.
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