¶ Episode Start and SCP-3840 Description
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Price and coverage match limited by state law, not available in all states. On february twentieth, eight. Psycho Killer, the new film from the Twisted Rider of 7 and 8mm, and the producers of Barbarian and a producer of weapons, arrives only in theaters. Psycho Killer is a heart pounding and twisted slasher film told from both ends of the night.
Where every kill brings you deeper into the mind of the psycho killer and the police officer tracking him, keeping audiences on the edge of their seat in a big-screen event. Don't see it alone. Meet your new nightmare. Psycho Killer only in theaters, February 20th. Get tickets now, rated R. Item number SCP-3840. Object class Keater. Special Containment Procedures. Due to the size of the area SCP-3840 can manifest in,
the entity cannot be physically contained. Containment will focus on disseminating fictional accounts of SCP three eight four zero sightings Intending to convince the general population that information pertaining to the anomaly is derived from an urban legend, along with explanations that attribute sightings to native fauna or hallucinations. Amnestics may be administered.
If witnesses attempt to heavily spread information on SCP-3840. As radio broadcasts from the object are interpreted as number station broadcasts and are only known to fringe groups, further containment on these This is unnecessary. Description SCP-3840 is an emaciated humanoid entity that manifests in the boreal forest region of Canada. It appears to be covered in severe burn wounds and is estimated to be two meters in height.
Height. Manifestations involve SCP-3840 being ejected out of a section of the forest, reaching a height of 50 meters above the canopy, and descending to another forested section 20 meters away. This process will repeat for a variable length of time, normally around three minutes, though reaching an hour on occasion. During which SCP-3840 moves toward the nearest population center until reaching a distance of twenty kilometers from the location. Demanifestation has not been directly observed.
Of note is that at all points during movement, SCP three hundred eight four zero appears to be largely limp. Certain objects that enter an undetermined radius around SCP three hundred eight four zero will be pushed by an undetermined. unseen force into following the same leaping motions as the entity, invariably colliding with trees or the ground in the process. These objects will vanish when SCP-3840 demanifests, and
do not appear in subsequent manifestations. The most frequently observed objects seen alongside the entity are deceased animals, damaged articles of clothing, and computers. Amen. Shortwave radio broadcasts at the frequency of 2156 kHz are released from SCP-3840 when manifested. These broadcasts consist entirely of a repeating monotone buzzing sound. A sample of this audio is below.
¶ Mercier Investigation and Initial Files
Addendum 1. Recovered documentation. Investigation 3840, 2015. On august twenty first, twenty fifteen, foundation assets began detecting a station. Stationary radio broadcast at 2,156 kHz, originating from Spray Valley Provincial Park in Alberta, Canada. The signal consisted entirely of a female voice repeatedly saying, Hello.
Hello in English and French. After twelve hours, the broadcast ceased, and undercover foundation operatives were dispatched to the location. Operatives discovered a campsite within a forested area. A heavily damaged camping van and the remains of a makeshift radio tower were present at the location. Burnt articles of clothing and a cellphone were found inside the van. The only person present was Cyriel Mercier,
A member of multiple online conspiracy theory forums, Mercier was detained for questioning. Investigation 384010. Recovered files. The following are files recovered from the cell phone fan with Mercier. A majority of data on the phone was corrupted. Designation. Rec three eight four zero one. Document type Image. Description Four young individuals, including Mercier, stand next to each other in front of the camper van.
All of them have their arms placed on each other's shoulders and are smiling. A male subject holds a white sign with ParaWatch written on it in black paint. ParaWatch is one of the conspiracy forums Mercier was at. Active on. As of the time of writing, the forum has been added to the MTF Gamma V Red Herrings watch list. An individual is drinking from a beer bottle, holding a
It in a comedically exaggerated manner. Several cell phones, earbuds, and portable chargers are suspended in the air above them. Note: due to the reluctance of Mercier to provide information, the names of these individuals Individuals are not known. Designation Rec three eight four zero two. Document type video. Note the file was partially damaged. Corrupted data has been expunged. Yeah. SCP Archives is brought to you by Progressive Insurance.
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Price and coverage match limited by state law, not available in all states. On february twentieth, eight. Psycho Killer, the new film from the Twisted Rider of 7 and 8mm, and the producers of Barbarian and a producer of weapons, arrives only in theaters. Psycho Killer is a heart-pounding and twisted slasher film told from both ends of the knife.
Where every kill brings you deeper into the mind of the psycho killer and the police officer tracking him, keeping audiences on the edge of their seat in a big screen event. Don't see it alone. Meet your new nightmare. Psycho Killer only in theaters, February 20th. Get tickets now, rated R. The camera rapidly moves up from a view of the ground and pans between various trees.
An entity resembling SCP-3840 can be seen, moving between branches, though the erratic movement of the camera and anomaly prevents a clear view of SCP-3840-0-0. and goes limp on a tree branch. Corrupted data expunged. A small fire is present on the tree branch. SCP 3840 is missing. I wasn't expecting that. Designation Rec three eight four zero three document type image Mercier and one of the photographed individuals sit in fold out lawn chairs. next to an unlit campfire,
Facial expressions suggest that they are uncomfortable. Mercier is looking over their shoulder at a collapsed and burnt tree, which is largely obscured by the chairs. The upper torso of a body under the tree is a little bit. Is partially visible, surrounded by blood and possessing clothing matching that of another photographed individual. Hereafter, subject to a helical antenna extends from behind Mercedes. Designation Rec 38404 Document Type Video Begin Log
The interior of the van can be seen, with the camera apparently at the rear bunk bed. All side windows are covered with blinds, and the white para watch sign is obscuring the windshield. The camera Black metal object on the back. The scraping stops after 10 seconds. And a heavy impact occurs on the left side of the van. second impact for the opposite side. The windshields break, and the sign falls over. Only darkness can be seen through the windows. A hand grabs onto the metal black object.
The impacts. Stop. Really now? Could you quiet down in here? Note. Analysis has found that the timing of each collision corresponds to a Morse code message. Signal radio. SHUT!
¶ Disturbing Recovered Files and Events
Designation Rec 38405 Document type Video Begin log The camera moves erratically as the subject holding it runs. Light from a flashlight illuminates patches of grass, though few details can be discovered. There is an Alex. And the subject collapses, rolling over and scrambling back. The flashlights point at SCP-3840, which is a meter. Its head turns to face the camera, and its mouth widens, exposing a megaphone that protrudes from it.
As the nation makes preparations. Meanwhile, Minister of National Defense Jason Kenney has declared the mobilization of all Canadian military forces. In his statement, he announced that citizens Corrupted data expunged. End log. Designation Rec 38406 Document Type Audio Description A repeating monotone buzzing sequence forming the following message in Morse code. Wait signal for operation start. Designation Rec 38407 Document Type Video Begin log
Subject one, who has the phone in their breast pocket, is walking through a forested area with a third individual from the photograph. Hereafter, subject three. A two-meter tall structure resembling a radio tower is present in the distance. But nice enough. Subject three is abruptly thrown to the side by an unseen force. Subject one does not appear to react, and continues walking to the radio tower until reaching it after a minute.
The tower is shoddily built, with radio equipment on a metal platform that is welded to numerous support beams. A tangle of cables extend from the back of the equipment and connects to two portable electric generators. Subject 1 grabs the phone and drops it onto the ground with the camera facing upward. Severe burn wounds are seen on his right hand until he walks out of view. SCP P3840 is momentarily observed in the canopy. Yeah. Two minutes later, the worry starts.
Yeah. Metal debris lifts into the air and follows the path of the generator. End log Designation Rec 38408. Document type Video. Begin log. A person entirely encompassed in flames sits on the ground holding Mercier, who is presumed to be filming. Speaking. Anything I could do. Melting cell phones fall out of the Yeah, alright, alright. Well, if you spot anything, come holler. Never know what's out here. Mercier turns around and walks towards the van. Designation.
¶ Final Files and Mercier's Interview
Rec three eight. Document type: Image. Description: Members of the Rocky Mountain Rangers march through an unidentified city. Half of the Rangers lack any facial features. Royal Canadian Manchin Rangers. Police officers accompany them on horseback with their faces covered by black masks. One of the rangers is identical in appearance to Subject One. Designation: Rec three eight four zero. 10. Document type. Audio. Description a performance of Canada Artist unknown.
Amen. Open hearts we see rise the true We stand on guard for thee. Glory stand free we stand free. Addendum 2 Interview log 3840C Mercier Excerpt Interviewee Cyrelle Mercier Interviewer, researcher Victor Villeneuve. Date August 22nd, 2015. Begin excerpt. Could you tell us what you saw out there? Like Like what? When you were out camping, what did you see? Uh we saw some nice mountains and forests.
Did anything eventful happen to you? Did you see anything out of the ordinary? I guess one of the mountain rangers came over on a noise complaint and confiscated some stuff. But other than that it was fine. I only get what this is about. We have seen the videos and photos you and your friends took. Nothing about this was fine. I What are you on about? He's shutting up so as to not interfere with something really that strange? We found you unconscious in a burnt camper van. That's normal.
Uh yes and God, you actually locked me up to know this. Do I need to remind you what was out there? I have the photos. Jesus, just look. If a ranger needs a rifle, would you give them a rifle? If it is necessary for defense? Yes. Right. So if a ranger comes down and asks for your electronics and lives, would you give it to them? I wait. Lives? Would you give it to them? No. I wouldn't. Don't you?
begins profusely coughing and gasping for air until a burnt form battery is ejected from their mouth, which collides with the ceiling and lands on the table. Don't you get it? People have to sacrifice for their country. If you can't handle that, then you don't deserve protection. Ugh
¶ Podcast Outro and Credits
This episode, like all episodes, is made possible thanks to our patrons. Today I'd like to thank Ben Evans, AJ Rifle, Sleepy Bee, Leonard Papson Avias, Keegan Schur, Rias Farcier, Den. Kelly Nuna, Josh last name, Jacob Perry, Damien X-Face, and Zach Watson. Thank you all so much. Your support means the world and makes all of this possible. SCP Archives was created by Pacific Sobedaya and John Greg.
SCP-3840 was written by Nat Voltayic. Script is by Daisy McNamara. Our narrator was Elisa Park. Mercier was Kale Brown. Filanueve was Russ Moore. Subject two was Bailey Wolf. Subject three was Chris Harris Beachie. SCP three eight four zero was Dustin Parsons. Dialogue editing was by Daisy McNamara. Art is by Eduardo Valdez Heavier. Music was by Dana Krießman. Our theme song was by Maddie Roy Berger. Sound design was by Chris Harris Beach.
I'm your showrunner, Daisy McMurr. Our creative director is Pacifica Sobodaya, and our executive producer is Tom Owen. A bloody FM show. On february twentieth, eight. Psycho Killer, the new film from the twisted writer of 7 and 8mm, and the producers of Barbarian and a producer of weapons, arrives only in theaters. Psycho Killer is a heart pounding and twisted slasher film told from both ends of the night.
Where every kill brings you deeper into the mind of the psycho killer and the police officer tracking him, keeping audiences on the edge of their seat in a big-screen event. Don't see it alone. Meet your new nightmare. Psycho Killer only in theaters February 20th. Get tickets now, rated R.
