SCP-048

Background

SCP-048 is an event/curse that comes from any item designated with this number, it is unknown if it's truly a supernatural curse of mere superstition.

The supersition has documented that any item given the designation number SCP-048 results in them being destroyed, decommissioned, stolen, or otherwise lost to the Foundation. Any personnel assigned to SCP-048 has a 50% higher rate of turnover due to death, dismemberment, and disciplinary action.

General Information

Name: SCP-048

Other Names: The Cursed SCP Number

Origin: SCP Foundation

First Appearance: SCP-048 File Log

Company: SCP Foundation

Creator: DrClef

Legacy: Unknown Legacy (SCPs are entities kept secret by the general public, being kept within The Foundation)

Classification: Cursed SCP Number

Notable Characters: Dr. Cortez

State of Being: Curse

Result: The designation number has been removed from the catalog in order to help maintain employee morale

Codex Statistics

Dimensionality: Unknown

Power Source: Unknown

Range: Unknown (Seemingly affects the SCP designated with the number and the person that claimed it)

Intelligence: Mindless Intelligence (SCP-048 seems to be a curse with no actual sentience)

Knowledge: Mindless level

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Powers and Techniques

• Possible Curse Manipulation (SCP-048 has been considered a cursed SCP number by SCP staff, with any items given this designation tend to be destroyed, decommissioned, stolen, or otherwise lost to the Foundation, usually through no fault of any individual person. Personel assigned to SCP-048 in its various incarnations have had a 50% higher rate of turnover due to death, dismemberment, and disciplinary action. Dr. Cortez attempting to disprove this superstition had the SCP-048 accidentally thrown into the trash and Dr. Cortez's arms were accidentally amputated in a horrific lunchroom blender accident. It is unknown if this is truly a supernatural quality or mere superstition)

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References

• SCP-048 original article.