SCP 2896 - To Sleep, Perchance to Dream

Introduction

Object Class: Euclid/Safe

Special Containment Procedures

The current manifestation point for SCP-2896 is located within a standard human containment chamber at Site-84. Due to SCP-2896's fluctuating temporal status, effective containment relies on thorough documentation for future Foundation iterations and maintaining current containment conditions. SCP-2896 is typically not present in this temporal locality, making active containment usually unnecessary. When SCP-2896 does manifest, standard procedures for non-reality manipulating anomalous humans are sufficient.

An updated copy of SCP-2896's containment documentation, along with previous containment documents, should be stored in a secure locker. All historical records concerning SCP-2896 should also be stored securely for future iterations of the Foundation.

Description

SCP-2896 is a 40-year-old Caucasian male, formerly known as Vladimir Stranik, with a non-localized temporal status allowing it to shift to different points in time while asleep. SCP-2896 cannot consciously control this property; it activates subconsciously during REM sleep, causing SCP-2896 to move temporally. SCP-2896 remains in the same spatial location despite temporal shifts.

SCP-2896's presence dates back to the American Secure Containment Initiative (ASCI), a predecessor to the Foundation. Therefore, containment now requires coordinated efforts between various iterations of the Foundation. The containment chamber for SCP-2896 has not been significantly altered since its earliest recorded containment at Site-84.

SCP-2896 has demonstrated hostility towards Foundation personnel, possibly due to its treatment by previous iterations of the Foundation. Containment documents from various periods are included for record-keeping and to aid future containment efforts.

Historical Containment Documents

Unknown Doctor Testimony (Late Colonial Period):

• Describes a man disappearing in sleep, reported by multiple witnesses.

ASCI Document (Circa 1863):

• Describes containment procedures during the ASCI period, including severe questioning and disciplinary actions.

Circus Flyer (Dated 1930):

• Advertisement for a "disappearing man" act, later deemed a failure by the circus.

Foundation Secure Containment Procedures (Circa 1952):

• Outlines containment measures of the 1950s, reflecting Cold War paranoia, including special review for potential communist sympathies.

Ker Class Reclassification Request from Dr. Gabriel Rodriguez (May 3rd, 2015):

• Discusses a tabloid article from 1963 mentioning SCP-2896, raising concerns about potential breaches and their implications on temporal causality.

Keywords

• SCP-2896
• Temporal anomaly
• Containment
• Vladimir Stranik
• ASCI
• Temporal shifts
• Site-84

FAQ

Q: What is SCP-2896?

• SCP-2896 is a 40-year-old Caucasian male, formerly known as Vladimir Stranik, capable of shifting to different points in time while asleep.

Q: How is SCP-2896 contained?

• SCP-2896 is contained within a standard human containment chamber at Site-84. Due to its temporal fluctuations, effective documentation for future containment is crucial.

Q: Can SCP-2896 control its temporal shifts?

• No, SCP-2896 cannot consciously control its temporal shifts. These occur subconsciously during REM sleep.

Q: What is the historical significance of SCP-2896?

• SCP-2896's containment history traces back to the American Secure Containment Initiative (ASCI) and includes various containment efforts over the centuries.

Q: Why has SCP-2896 shown hostility towards Foundation personnel?

• SCP-2896's hostility may be linked to its treatment by previous iterations of the Foundation.

Q: What are the potential risks associated with SCP-2896?

• There are concerns that SCP-2896's temporal movements might cause disruptions in the timeline, potentially altering reality or causing a temporal disaster.