Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Keter
Special Containment Procedures:
SCP-XXXX is currently uncontained. All attempts to locate, engage, and contain SCP-XXXX have resulted in failure. MTF Psi-9 ("Dreamcatchers") is to be permanently stationed in regions with the highest incidence of SCP-XXXX activity. The use of amnestics is authorized for affected populations to prevent widespread panic and psychological distress.
Foundation-operated "sleep clinics" are to be established in affected areas to monitor and mitigate the influence of SCP-XXXX. Subjects exhibiting prolonged exposure to SCP-XXXX (designated SCP-XXXX-A) are to be quarantined for observation and psychological treatment. In cases of irreversible cognitive damage, subjects may be administered Class-C amnestics or, in extreme cases, terminated.
Description:
SCP-XXXX, referred to as "Night Terror," is a highly dangerous and malevolent entity capable of manipulating and weaponizing nightmares. SCP-XXXX manifests as a tall, shadowy female figure adorned in tattered, regal garments that appear to be woven from the darkness itself. Her face is often obscured, save for her piercing red eyes, which seem to emit a faint glow. SCP-XXXX is believed to be the queen of nightmares, with the ability to exert control over the dreamscape of any human within her proximity.
SCP-XXXX's influence has become significantly more potent following the global cessation of natural sleep. As the population relies on meditation, stimulants, and other artificial methods to replace sleep, SCP-XXXX exploits this vulnerability, particularly targeting those who suffer from extreme fear or anxiety. Victims report vivid, terrifying nightmares that can persist even during wakefulness, often leading to severe psychological trauma, coma, or death.
Documented Abilities:
- Nightmare Manipulation: SCP-XXXX can enter the dreams or hallucinations of individuals, transforming them into nightmarish scenarios from which the subject cannot wake. These nightmares can be lethal, as the psychological stress inflicted by SCP-XXXX has resulted in several documented cases of cardiac arrest, cerebral hemorrhage, and catatonia.
- Reality Distortion: SCP-XXXX can manifest fragments of nightmares into the real world, blurring the line between dream and reality. These manifestations, often resembling the subject's worst fears, are tangible and capable of causing physical harm.
- Psychic Influence: SCP-XXXX exerts a passive psychic influence over large areas, increasing the frequency and intensity of nightmares in nearby populations. This influence is most potent in areas with a high concentration of fear and anxiety.
- Regenerative Abilities: SCP-XXXX appears to be able to regenerate from physical damage almost instantaneously, and conventional weapons have proven ineffective.
Addendum XXXX-01:
Incident Report XXXX-Delta-9:
On ██/██/20██, SCP-XXXX initiated a large-scale incursion in the city of [REDACTED], leading to over ███ deaths and ██ cases of irreversible psychological trauma. Witnesses described the event as a "living nightmare," with entire city blocks seemingly engulfed in darkness and filled with grotesque, nightmarish creatures. Despite the deployment of MTF Psi-9, SCP-XXXX vanished before containment could be established, leaving behind significant structural and psychological damage.
Addendum XXXX-02:
Exploration Log XXXX-Tango:
MTF Psi-9 conducted an expedition into what is believed to be SCP-XXXX's primary domain, a metaphysical realm accessed through prolonged meditation under specific conditions. The team reported a landscape resembling an endless, darkened wasteland populated by shifting shadows and phantasmagoric entities. Contact was lost after [REDACTED] hours, and the team has been presumed KIA. The incident has led to the suspension of further expeditions until more is understood about SCP-XXXX's domain.
Researcher's Note:
SCP-XXXX's origins remain unknown, though there are theories linking her emergence to the global loss of natural sleep. It is imperative that containment efforts continue, as SCP-XXXX represents an existential threat to the human psyche and potentially to reality itself. Any insights into SCP-XXXX's weaknesses, or methods to counter her abilities, are to be immediately communicated to the O5 Council.
Status: Uncontained. Extreme caution is advised. All personnel encountering SCP-XXXX or related phenomena are to report immediately to Foundation authorities and prepare for potential amnestic treatment.