Item #: SCP-8329
Object Class: Keter
Special Containment Procedures: Cameras must be installed in all convenience stores in the United States to observe possible SCP-8329 manifestations. Significant financial losses suffered by affected establishments should be justified as a series of frequent robberies in the region.
Description: SCP-8329 is a probabilistic anomaly that manifests in convenience store attendants in the United States. SCP-8329 has three main effects:
• The first effect causes the attendant, now designated SCP-8329-1, to become extremely sweaty and give change in absurdly large amounts, often handing over up to ten times the correct amount. SCP-8329-1 does not notice the error, regardless of their experience or attention.
• The second effect causes the customer, now designated SCP-8329-2, to realize the change is incorrect and still accept the wrong amount, regardless of religion, mental condition, or any other factor that would normally prevent them from taking such action.
• The third effect causes SCP-8329-2 to be fatally injured shortly after the theft, upon leaving the store. The causes of the accidents are usually hit-and-runs or heart attacks.
After the effects of SCP-8329 cease, SCP-8329-1 will revert to being the attendant after a sudden fainting spell.
Addendum 1: TESTS LOG
Test 8329.1
On 21/09/2023, a camera installed at ███████ ████, ████, Oregon, USA, identified SCP-8329-1 sweating abnormally. Agent Ravenshire was then dispatched to the establishment to infiltrate as a civilian with the objective of informing the affected attendant that the change was incorrect.
Procedure:
Agent Ravenshire entered the establishment, placed some items in a shopping cart, and proceeded to the checkout. SCP-8329-1 was giving approximately 8 times the expected change to the customer. Ravenshire attempted to inform SCP-8329-1 that the change was incorrect.
Result:
Upon being informed by Ravenshire, SCP-8329-1 showed no recognition of the error, insisting that the change was correct. Ravenshire tried several approaches, including showing the correct amount on the cash register screen and calmly explaining the error. SCP-8329-1 exhibited aggressive behavior, even insulting Ravenshire. Upon hearing the insults, Ravenshire began to feel inferior and depressed, even though the insults were not particularly severe. Ravenshire's emotional state deteriorated drastically, rendering him unable to express himself or speak. Ravenshire was unable to proceed.
Conclusion:
Agent Ravenshire was unsuccessful in preventing SCP-8329-1 due to his emotional state. Ravenshire is still recovering.
Test 8329.2
Below is a list of some attempts to prevent accidents caused by SCP-8329 made by the specialized protection team 8329-Alpha. For the complete list, consult the current head of research.
| Situation | Result |
|---|---|
| The accelerator of a truck passing on the highway in front of the establishment breaks, and the truck veers off the road towards SCP-8329-2, who was exiting the establishment. 8329-Beta attempts to prevent the collision. | 8329-Alpha successfully prevents the accident by pushing SCP-8329-2 out of the truck’s path. SCP-8329-2 tries to express gratitude but ends up choking and consequently dying. |
| Situation | Result |
| SCP-8329-2 exits the establishment and gets into their car. Before entering the car, SCP-8329-2 throws their cigarette, which lands near a fuel tank at a nearby gas station. The tank explodes, causing a fire. | 8329-Alpha extinguishes the fire with a fire extinguisher from the gas station, saving SCP-8329-2. However, minutes after being saved, SCP-8329-2 suffers a heart attack due to the stress and dies. |
| Situation | Result |
| SCP-8329-2 trips over wires at the exit of the establishment. SCP-8329-2 falls and suffers a cranial trauma. |
SCP-8329-2 is quickly assisted by 8329-Alpha, who intends to take them to the nearest hospital. On the way, a deer suddenly appears in front of the vehicle, which is hit, causing a fatal accident for SCP-8329-2. Members of 8329-Alpha only sustain injuries. |
All attempts to prevent the accidents ended in failure, with SCP-8329-2 always dying.
END OF TESTS LOG
Addendum 2:
The following is a slightly torn paper found on 2024/02/26 on the desk of the current head researcher, Dr. Brookfield. Author currently unknown.
You think you can contain me? That you can understand what I am? You are playing with fire and don’t even know it. Every change error, every accident, is just [illegible due to a tear]. Keep trying, keep failing.
You cannot see me, but I see all of you. And every attempt to stop me only makes me stronger. You think you can save lives? That you can prevent the accidents? Good luck with that.
I am the chaos in your transactions, the misfortune in your steps. And while you try to study me, I continue to toy with your lives.
The change is and always will be wrong.