“That Wasn’t In The Script!”

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[[module ListUsers users="."]]
**ISOLATED TERMINAL SESSION – ACCESS GRANTED**

> USER IDENTIFIED: Dr. **%%name%%**
> TIMESTAMP: [REDACTED]  
> CLEARANCE LEVEL: 3
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**Item #:** SCP-9058  
**Object Class:** Euclid

**Special Containment Procedures:** SCP-9058 is to be placed on a small entertainment center, with external speakers (as it demonstrates no anomalous properties without specific, enhanced sound output) at Site-28. SCP-9058 is to remain powered off at all times, with the exception of approved testing, with its cord stored separately. SCP-9058 is kept in an electromagnetically shielded chamber with no direct line of sight to the screen from observation areas. Access to SCP-9058 requires Level-3 clearance and senior researcher approval. Testing is limited to D-class subjects only. Recordings and photography of SCP-9058 content are permitted to document its anomalous properties. Personnel within 50 meters of SCP-9058 may not possess any electronic device with a screen. After testing, all Class-C personnel involved will be screened for psychological suitability by the Psychology Department.

**Description:** SCP-9058 is a single anomalous 55-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart 3D LED television of generic, unbranded appearance with no verifiable manufacturer markings, serial number, model designation, or identifiable manufacturing origin. The unit features standard consumer inputs, varying from HDMI, USB, Ethernet to optical audio output and smart-TV functionality, but these interfaces do not contribute to its anomalous properties in baseline operation. The 3D capability, while advertised on the chassis, functions only anomalously during active effects and produces no stereoscopic output under normal conditions.

The anomaly activates after approximately 20-60 minutes of continuous viewing of any video content, regardless of source, when the three-dimensional capability is activated. Viewers will lose their perception of time and enter into a temporally distorted state, and will continuously remain invested in the show. If personnel are interacted with in any manner, they will regain their perception of time. If uninterrupted exposure reaches a random duration within a 20-60 minute span, the subject enters the final phase: physical pixelation. Their body dissolves into pixelated static that flows directly into the screen surface. Consciousness is transferred and randomly inserted into the media as a non-canonical character, ranging from protagonist, background extra, antagonist, or animal. The program’s script, dialogue, and visuals adjust to incorporate the insertion as though it were always intended.

The media will be uninterrupted for as long as SCP-9058-2 remains in character. However, if they were to falter in character, every character in that particular scene stares at SCP-9058-2, causing SCP-9058-2 to become uneasy and say, "That wasn't in the script!" The instance of SCP-9058-2 will then be terminated in a seemingly random form appropriate to the media being displayed. The program will then carry on as if nothing unusual had happened. At this point, the instance of SCP-9058-2 will be incorporated into future content as a random character repeatedly until a new SCP-9058-2 takes its place or the television is unplugged or powered off. The previous instance of SCP-9058-2 is then seemingly erased from existence.
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[[tab Discovery]]
SCP-9058 came to the Foundation's attention in 20██ following the disappearance of multiple people in Miami, Florida. Local law enforcement treated these cases as voluntary missing persons, as they recovered no remains or signs of struggle. MTF Mu-4 "Debuggers" then discovered that all of these people were previous owners of a single television being circulated on resale sites such as eBay or Facebook Marketplace. MTF Alpha-4 "Pony Express" was deployed under the guise of potential buyers. On ██/██/20██, two operatives arranged a meetup to "inspect the television" at the residence of ██████ Winters, one of the former owners of SCP-9058.
 
When the operatives arrived at Winter's residence, they were told to "let themselves in" by Winters himself. Upon entry, however, Winters was seated directly in front of the television in a catatonic state, eyes fixed on the screen. As operatives approached to disconnect power, Winters’ body rapidly pixelated into the display. The operative's body cameras captured the anomalous effects of SCP-9058: a new non-canonical character resembling Winters appeared on-screen as a background security guard in the current scene. After 3 minutes and 24 seconds of dialogue, the character froze, turned toward the camera, and shouted, “Wait a fucking minute, this wasn’t in the script!” The narrative corrected the deviation via an explosive device, presumed to be C2, placed onto the door behind Winters. The explosive detonates resulting in shrapnel flying into Winters, ending his life instantly. The episode resumed without further interruption.

After the incident, the Facebook Marketplace listing and associated messages, photos, and viewer interaction logs were purged from the platform by the Foundation. Class-B amnestics were administered to Winters’ contacts, including 19 additional civilians who had viewed or inquired about the listing. SCP-9058 was transported to Site-106 under Level-3 escort. Investigation into the prior ownership chain is ongoing. All known previous sellers and buyers in the area remain unaccounted for.
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[[tab History]]
Pre-20██: Origin unknown. First traced to private sales in Miami, Florida, via estate sales.
20██: Multiple resales on Facebook Marketplace and eBay in the Central Florida area; each owner vanished shortly after.
██/██/20██: MTF Alpha-4 “Pony Express” recovered SCP-9058 from ██████ Winters’ residence after the Marketplace listing was flagged. Winters dematerialized during approach; insertion and unscripted death were reported by Alpha-4 operatives.
Post-Recovery: Secured in Site-106. No new instances; prior owners are to be presumed dead. MTF Mu-4 "Debuggers" monitors local online sales for similar instances.
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[[tab SCP-9058-2]]
SCP-9058-2 is any person who is affected by the abilities of SCP-9058-1. There are currently no containment protocols for SCP-9058-2, as all recorded incidents of SCP-9058-2 never return from SCP-9058-1. In the case SCP-9058-2 should return from SCP-9058-1, SCP-9058-2 is to be immediately detained and interviewed by on-site personnel. If SCP-9058-2 is to show any signs of hostility, they are to be terminated immediately by combative personnel.
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[[tab Logs]]
**Log 9058-Pre-Test-01: Pre-Experiment Interview (Audio Transcript)**

> **Date:** 05/12/20██  
> **Location:** Site-106
> **Participants:** D-7741, Dr. █████ ████
> **Recording Device:** Handheld digital recorder (audio only)

[Audio begins – faint background hum of fluorescent lights, chair scraping]

**Dr. █████:** "Alright, D-7741. Sit down. This is just a quick talk before we move you to the chamber. You’ve read the briefing packet?"

**D-7741:** "Yeah. Big ass TV. Play some video. Don’t touch anything. Sounds easy."

**Dr. █████:** "Good. That’s the idea. We’re testing visual playback first. No speakers connected yet. You’ll watch a short clip on the screen. Nothing graphic, just a random family vacation movie. All you have to do is sit there, describe what you see, and if anything feels off, let me know and continue watching. Understood?"

**D-7741:** "Family vacation? Like beach stuff? Kids building sandcastles 'n shit?"

**Dr. █████:** "Something like that. Harmless. But if the picture looks strange: colors bleed, people move wrong, anything at all, keep watching."

**D-7741:** (laughs) "Man, you guys are so goddamn paranoid. It’s a TV for Christs sake. What’s it gonna do, suck me in?"

**Dr. █████:** (pause, dry tone) "Yeah...Seriously though, eyes on the screen the whole time. If you feel dizzy, hear anything weird in your head, or the room seems louder, just keep focusing on the film. Understood?"

**D-7741:** "Louder? Like the volume goes up?"

**Dr. █████:** "Or like the sound is coming from somewhere it shouldn’t. Previous subjects reported that before...incidents. You’ll be fine if you follow instructions."

**D-7741:** "Previous subjects? What the hell happened to them?"

**Dr. █████:** "They were...moved off site. That’s why you’re here. Any more questions?"

**D-7741:** (pause) "...Nah. Let’s just get it over with. I don't got all fucking day."

**Dr. █████:** "Fair enough. Stand up. We’re heading to the chamber now. Remember: no touching the screen unless told to do so. And if anything feels off—"

**D-7741:** "Yeah, yeah. Ignore it. You've said that, doc."

**Dr. █████:** "Good. Let’s go."

[Audio ends – footsteps, door opening and closing]

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[[tab Addendums]]
It is to be noted by all personnel testing on SCP-9058 that all cellular devices are not permitted within the vicinity of SCP-9058. Any cellular device that is within visible distance of SCP-9058 will display the media being played by SCP-9058, regardless of being powered on or off, and will be treated as an instance of SCP-9058-1.

Any personnel who refuse to comply with this requirement will be immediately interviewed by the Ethics Committee, and disciplinary action will be appropriately taken.
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