Item #: SCP-092-FR
Threat Level: Yellow ●
Object Class: Safe Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-092-FR must be kept in a secure locker at Site-Aleph, with a pack of fifty (50) candles and a box of matches, both to be replaced when empty. The "interviews" with the entities named SCP-092-FR-X must take place in a standard interrogation room equipped with a surveillance camera, in order to monitor not the interviewed but the interviewer. The interviews with SCP-092-FR are safe and can be simply conducted by Dr. █████ accompanied by a Class D employee for cross-checking and interaction with the appearance phenomenon. SCP-092-FR is not inherently difficult to contain or manage, but the random behaviors of the SCP-092-FR-X entities appearing during its use led to its reclassification as Euclid (see Incident 092-01). Since that incident, all the tests have been stopped by order of the O5 Council, because of their potentially dangerous randomness. Dr. Gemini maintains the debate with the council about the continuation of the tests, arguing the beneficial potential of the SCP-092-FR-X entities.
Description: SCP-092-FR is a brass candlestick dated from the second half of the 18th century, of standard format and formed by a single branch intended to implement a candle. The activation of SCP-092-FR must begin with the insertion of a candle in the candlestick, then by its lighting in a closed room immersed in darkness. From then on, the candle's wick will burn for 1 min 39 (99 sec) exactly, before going out by itself. All the candles go out after 1 min 39, no matter their size, the ambient temperature, the humidity of the room or the type of wick or wax. No human intervention seems to be able to lengthen or shorten this time frame. It is within this period of time that SCP-092-FR-X will appear.
The SCP-092-FR-X instances are allegories, meaning the anthropomorphic representation of a human idea or concept. The appearances of SCP-092-FR-X cannot be recorded on audio or video, but they do not seem to be a mere figment of the imagination either: in fact, during an appearance in the presence of several spectators, they all agree that they have seen SCP-092-FR-X in the same place, with the same physique, acting in the same way and speaking with the same voice. SCP-092-FR-X is still endowed with human intelligence, and able to act accordingly.
The SCP-092-FR-X embodiment seems to be designated in a completely random way and no predetermined allegory can be invoked by speech, by thought or by the choice of a particular type of candle. Some external factors are supposed to influence the shape of SCP-092-FR-X, but this remains speculative due to the various origins of the instances.
The SCP-092-FR-X entities, although certainly dictated by the collective imagination, are difficult to identify as well as to get information from them for many reasons (language, refusal or difficulties to communicate, limited time). However, here is a selection of some cases considered interesting and clearly identifiable:
Study on SCP-092-FR-03, 01/23/20██
Description: Female figure, more than 1m90, Mediterranean type, dressed in a totally white tunic. Holds in her left hand a balance and in her right hand a sword. In spite of her blindfold, she seems to see clearly Dr. █████ and D-6388.
Observation: As Dr. █████ tried to establish a dialogue, SCP-092-FR-03 kept her silent as she "delivered the verdict". The precise sequence of events is unknown, as both Dr. █████ and D-6388 later explained that SCP-092-FR-03 had subjected them to the investigative secrecy. However, both agreed that SCP-092-FR-03 was an eminently authoritative but fair figure, █████ adding in a whisper what was understood as "I deserved it." At the end of the day, D-6388 was found not guilty of the acts he was accused of and was the victim of a miscarriage of justice: he was released from prison by presidential decree and reintegrated into society by the Foundation after the application of a Class A amnestic.
As it was discovered at his autopsy on 01/28/20██, Dr. █████ was suffering from an advanced form of lung cancer, although no signs of the disease had been detected at the medical examination of 01/18/20██, note that █████ did not smoke. The said cancer left him with little more than six months to live. A correlation should be considered with SCP-092-FR-03.
Interpretation: Lady Justice
Possible Influencing Factor: The presence of a wrongly convicted person.
NOTE: It may be assumed that SCP-092-FR-X can act remotely, in a supernatural and hostile way on human beings.
Study of SCP-092-FR-04, 01/24/20██
Description: Male figure, about 1m70, Caucasian. Dressed in a white apron, red scarf, green pants and a hat. Overweight, with a thick moustache. Witnesses say that his appearance was accompanied by the aroma of a traditional Italian meal.
Observation: SCP-092-FR-04 was not very open to dialogue, in fact he monopolized the speech almost all the time. Communicating in an understandable French but with a very strong Italian accent, the allegory was very agitated and talkative, asking — and insisting — what █████ and D-8052 wanted to eat. █████ first asked for a tray of sushi, then a hamburger, followed by a kebab, meals that SCP-092-FR-04 admitted he did not know how to make. Finally, he was asked for a lasagna. SCP-092-FR-04 then disappeared through the southeast wall of the room at the fifty-first second, and returned through the same wall at one minute and one second, placing a plate of lasagna on the table, which Dr. █████ ordered D-8052 to taste. D-8052 described the meal as "very good lasagna" which was both tangy, smelly and tasty. Outside of the kitchen, SCP-092-FR-04 discussed family, the weather, and the difficulties of Italian immigration around the world.
The lasagna also disappeared at 1 m 39.
Interpretation: The Italian Cuisine.
Possible Influencing Factor: Consumption by Dr. █████ of a slice of pizza served in the cafeteria that day.
NOTE: Here we have confirmation that SCP-092-FR-X is not obstructed by physical obstacles such as walls. However, the contact with the lasagna was tangible, although their disappearance at the end of the test proves that their nature was similar to that of their cook. The interaction of SCP-092-FR-X with matter can therefore be considered as a choice made by the allegory.
Study on SCP-092-FR-06, 01/24/20██
Description: Female figure, about 1m80, of Caucasian type. Dressed with a toga, an antique helmet and a trident, but also with a circular shield stamped with the Union Jack. She is accompanied at her feet by a lion, which is particularly intimidating towards Dr. █████, but much less so towards D-8052, who, as we discovered at the end of the interview, had close English family ties. Witnesses also report hearing the faded sound of waves or bells ringing in the background.
Observation: SCP-092-FR-05 speaks in old Elizabethan English but also understands modern English. At first she expressed disdain for Dr. █████, saying that she refused to collaborate with these "odious froggies". But █████ managed to convince her by reminding her of the historical associations between France and England, especially during the World Wars, after which SCP-092-FR-05 was much more willing to participate. SCP-092-FR-05 is extremely knowledgeable about British history from the 10th century to the present, even shedding new light on certain international political acts, notably the [DATA EXPUNGED]. She even offered a cup of tea to Dr. █████ and D-8052 before disappearing.
Interpretation: Britannia, the allegory of Great Britain.
Possible Influencing Factor: The English origins of D-8052.
NOTE: SCP-092-FR-X would have access to true information but hidden by history books and official documents.
Study on SCP-092-FR-08, 01/26/20██
Description: Male figure, "most likely Caucasian", soberly dressed. No particular characteristics. Appeared directly seated at the table. In the absence of notable elements, D-8052 insists that he "had his hands crossed on the table".
Observation: SCP-092-FR-09 seemed to be calm, courteous and cooperative throughout the interview. After Dr. █████ asked him about his nature, SCP-092-FR-09 launched into a long monologue described as "monotonous" that Dr. █████ and D-8052 could not listen to despite trying to concentrate. The test did not bring anything concrete.
Interpretation: The Boredom
Possible Influencing Factor: Unknown.
NOTE: Possible mind control capability for SCP-092-FR-X
Study on SCP-092-FR-11, 01/26/20██
Description: Male figure, bald, emaciated, greenish skin tone, with dirty clothes in greenish tones as well. Crouched in a fetal position in the eastern corner of the room, hands on his head. Sways slowly back and forth, muttering words too low to be understood.
Observation: Dr. █████ and D-8052 seem to be disturbed, it takes 76 seconds for Dr. █████ to recover and speak to SCP-092-FR-11. D-8052 sits down and holds his head between his hands.
Transcript of dialogue reported by D-8052 (█████ refused to cooperate):
Dr. █████: I'm Dr. █████. Can you hear me?
SCP-092-FR-11: I'm sorry. Really, truly sorry for you!
Dr. █████: I ask you to declare your identity.
SCP-092-FR-11: Don't look at me, I don't deserve to be looked at!
Dr. █████: Do you understand what I'm saying?
SCP-092-FR-11: Why didn't you tell Mary?
The flame goes out, end of the transcript.
The same day, Dr. █████ presented his resignation for "personal reasons", without specifying the details. Resignation refused. █████ asked to change department. Request declined.
D-8052 committed suicide the next day.
Interpretation: The Remorse(?) The Guilt(?)
Facteur d'influence possible : The apparent culpability of both witnesses for their personal backgrounds.
NOTE: The ability of SCP-092-FR-X to control or influence the human mind is confirmed.
A total of 19 tests were carried out between 22/01/20██ and 28/01/20██, when the incident 092-01 occurred. As a result, the tests were stopped and SCP-092-FR was contained in a secured locker under the express order of the O5 Council.
Transcript of Dr. █████'s last tape recording on 01/28/20██
Dr. █████: Eight seconds have already passed, there is no allegorical manifestation.
D-4119 *from the back*: Uh… Doc? He's there, in the shadows.
Dr. █████: Ah? Ah! Indeed, I discern a dark shape in the western corner — the least lit by the candle — of the room. The individual seems to be dressed in a long, thick, hooded black drape, probably wool. Please? Can you hear me? SCP-092-FR-19 moves and approaches the table. He stands facing us. Oh, God…
D-4119 *du fond* : Holy shit…
Dr. █████ : A prominent bone structure, moving joints in the absence of tendons. The allegory is obvious. This is great. *aloud* I am pleased to meet you! In person, for the first time in the whole history of Mankind! This is a big step in the… uh… *at the microphone* SCP-092-FR-19 leans toward the candle. He… 4119, STOP HIM! HE'LL—
[END LOG]
According to the video recordings, the candle appears to have been blown out after twenty-five (25) seconds of ignition by an unknown force. Dr. █████ and D-4119 were both found dead when the room was opened. No cause of death could be determined.
No external factors that could have caused the appearance of SCP-092-FR-19 were determined.
Any experimentation with SCP-092-FR is blocked until further notice.
From: Dr. Octavio Gemini
To: O5 Council
Dear Directors,
I ask as soon as possible the renewal of the tests conducted on SCP-092-FR and propose myself to carry out these researches, no matter the perils incurred.
The probability that SCP-092-FR-19 would manifest itself was infinitesimal, and potentially one out of the infinite considering the number of human ideas created each year. While the loss of time due to this unfortunate incident makes us lose unimaginable treasures. What if we could question the Truth itself? Extract their secrets from Science, Religion, History itself?
In the hope that you will take into account my request,
O. Gémini
From: O5 Council
To: Dr. Octavio Gemini
We are currently debating the issue. The potential of SCP-092-FR is not negligible and we are aware of it.
You are also correct about the improbability of a 092-01 type incident occurring again.
But you might have to consider that there are worse things than Death, Dr. Gemini.
You should be glad that SCP-092-FR is not classified as Keter.
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