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14 Outstanding Lovecraftian SCPs Worth Reading

I’m a huge fan of the works of H. P. Lovecraft, one of my favorite horror writers of all time. So I’m always happy to come across genuine Lovecraftian SCPs.
When I went through the wiki to build my list of the best SCPs of all time, I kept an eye out for them specifically. There’s just something about eldritch and cosmic horrors that I find irresistible.
Not all the ones I found were great, but many were fantastic. Here are my fourteen favorites.
Fiction by René Rehn
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SCP-093 – Red Sea Object by NekoChris
The Red Sea Object is among the most popular Series I articles, and one of the best Lovecraftian SCPs. The object itself isn’t particularly interesting, but the story told through the color tests is what matters. It’s a long read, and some stretches drag, but the ending is fantastic and puts the cosmic horror fully on display.
SCP-701 – The Hanged King’s Tragedy by tinwatchman
The Hanged King’s Tragedy is another early Lovecraftian SCPs centering on a strange play. Its Lovecraftian influences become clear once the play is performed. Incident reports of these performances show that they always spiral out of control, and an ominous figure known as the Ambassador of Alagadda appears, who we later learn in SCP-2264 is a genuine Lovecraftian entity. Yet even on its own, it still holds up as a Series I classic.
SCP-1739 – Obsolete Laptop by Chubert
The wiki is full of strange articles, and this is one of them. You might wonder how dangerous an old laptop could be. If we go by this Lovecraftian SCP, it could be a serious existential threat. We also see the questionable lengths the Foundation will go to in order to keep its world safe.
SCP-2264 – In the Court of Alagadda by Metaphysician
There are plenty of good Lovecraftian SCPs out there, but In the Court of Alagadda is my absolute favorite. What starts as a simple door turns out to lead to the interdimensional city-state of Alagadda, a place ruled by terrible, Lovecraftian entities. The world-building, the descriptions of the city, and the Ambassador of Alagadda make it not just one of the best Lovecraftian SCPs, but one of the best articles on the wiki.
SCP-2480 – An Unfinished Ritual by Metaphysician
An Unfinished Ritual is one of the longest Lovecraftian SCPs on this list. The writing is fantastic, and I loved the unnerving town and the strange events unfolding in it. Where it stands out is the disturbing imagery and the description of the fading creatures. It can be confusing, especially with the DMT element, but in terms of pure Lovecraftian horror, it’s well worth reading.
SCP-2682 – The Blind Idiot by faminepulse
Alien entities have a long tradition on the wiki, but this is one of the few that makes its central creature truly other. The writing is some of the strongest on the wiki, and while the description of the entity is excellent, the dialogue is what makes it truly outstanding. It’s by far the strangest entry on this list of Lovecraftian SCPs, and I urge you to read it.
SCP-3000 – Anantashesha by A Random Day, djkaktus, and Joreth
One of the most well-written Lovecraftian SCPs out there. Anyone familiar with Lovecraft knows his terrors beneath the sea, and this checks every box. A slow-building piece that grows into a fantastic story that’s about far more than an eldritch entity: personal journeys, challenged beliefs, the deterioration of memory. Ananthashesha is among the best Lovecraftian SCPs out there.
SCP-3003 – The End of History by Communism Will Win
A fantastic Lovecraftian SCP out of Series IV with some of the best world-building on the wiki, presenting a society that’s as alien as it’s human. I’ve enjoyed the descriptions of how that society functions, and the best part is the ending, when the Lovecraftian lurking beneath is revealed.
SCP-3004 – Imago by kinchtheknifeblade
Imago’s a Lovecraftian SCP tied to SCP-2825 – Cousin Johnny, which I never truly enjoyed, and yet I loved Imago. It’s a vastly more complex work, with historical details and a deep Christian framing. Its latter half is where the Lovecraftian entity emerges. It’s genuinely terrifying, and the ending is fantastic. It’s clearly one of the best of its kind.
SCP-3007 – World of Two Artists by Zhange
World of Two Artists is another of my absolute favorites. It centers on a strange, recurring dream of a derelict cityscape, and before long, you learn there’s much more to the dream and the city within it. What I love most about this Lovecraftian SCP is the artwork accompanying the article, which showcases the article’s true horror. Above all, what makes it such an interesting piece is, without a doubt, the artwork.
SCP-3125 – The Escapee by qntm
The Escapee is a paradox, which is exactly what makes it work so well. How do you contain something you know nothing about? The descriptions are fantastic and complex, and I came to love the mystery surrounding the supposed eldritch entity and the threat it poses. It’s not only one of the best Lovecraftian SCPs but also one of the best in all of Series IV.
SCP-3930 – The Pattern Screamer by djkaktus
Djkatus’ Pattern Screamer is a Lovecraftian SCP I loved, and among my absolute favorites on the wiki. It follows an investigation into a space that isn’t there, and what people see when they stare into it. The further the investigation goes, the stranger things become, until we learn of the Pattern Screamers and how dangerous they are. One of the strangest entries here, and a delight for anyone who loves the weirder, more mysterious side of the wiki.
S. D. Locke’s Proposal – When Day Breaks by S D Locke
One of the few genuine Lovecraftian 001-proposals, and one of the most beloved on the wiki. It doesn’t concern an eldritch being entering our world, but the sun itself: when it suddenly changes, it brings an apocalypse like no other. It’s also far more character-driven than you might expect, and centers on someone coming to terms with the end of the world. Truly one of the best 001-proposals and one of the best Lovecraftian SCPs.
Tufto’s Proposal – The Scarlet King by Tufto
Tufto’s proposal is one of the grandest, most artistic articles I’ve read, full of philosophical musings. It’s superbly written and features one of the wiki’s most beloved creations, the Lovecraftian entity known as the Scarlet King. Tufto’s interpretation departs from the familiar version and is no less interesting for it. My favorite 001-proposals and one of the best Lovecraftian SPCs on the wiki.
6 Weird Meta-SCPs Any SCP-Fan Should Read

Meta-SCPs are among the most interesting on the entire wiki.
When I put together my list of the best SCPs, I kept running into the occasional meta-SCP. I wasn’t sure what to make of them at first, and it took a while before they won me over.
Meta-SCPs aren’t necessarily format screws. What defines them is that they play with the idea of the SCP-Wiki as a fictional world, sometimes writing the wiki’s own authors into the story.
Things can get confusing, and this kind of article won’t be for everyone. But there are a few I can’t help loving, whether for the sheer creativity of the idea or the effort behind it. Here are six meta-SCPs I genuinely enjoyed.
Fiction by René Rehn
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SCP-2747 – As below, so above by minmin
Hands down, my favorite meta-SCP of all time. The writing is excellent, and the incidents described are both well-executed and genuinely creative. The best part, though, is the ending. Never have the words ‘DATA LOST’ been so frightening.
SCP-3043 – Murphy Law in… Type 3043 — FOR MURDER! by The Great Hippo
One of the best format screws on the wiki, and one of the best meta-SCPs too. It isn’t written as a normal article but as a noir thriller, told from the first-person perspective of its titular character. An odd idea that works remarkably well, carried by some of the finest writing the wiki has.
SCP-3999 – I Am At The Center of Everything That Happens To Me by LordStonefish
Probably the most popular meta-SCP on the entire wiki, and also one of the weirdest things I’ve read, best described as sheer madness. I loved it, though it drags a little and runs overlong. The bigger issue, however, is that you get invested in the story and all its details, only to reach the revelation of what’s really going on. It’s a weird, ambitious piece, and definitely not for everyone.
SCP-5500 – Death of the Authors by Ihp
Meta-SCPs are a tough sell to begin with, and the ones dealing with pataphysics are among the most divisive articles on the wiki. This is one of the weirder ones. It builds on S. Andrew Swann’s 001-proposal and pushes the idea even further. It’s not just about the interaction between the writers and the Foundation, but what happens when those writers die, and the consequences that follow. One of the most ambitious meta-SCPs out there, and again, not for everyone. If you’re a fan of meta-SCPs, and of pataphysics specifically, give it a look.
SCP-5999 – This is Where I Died by Shaggydredlocks, Modern_Erasmus, TheeSherm, and Woedenaz
This might be one of the most ambitious SCPs I’ve read, and you can see the amount of work that went into it right from the start. My one reservation is the same as I have with a few other meta-articles: it lures you in with a run of great stories, keeps you hooked, and then reveals what’s really going on. Here, though, the revelation is really well handled. A fantastic idea and great read, if a long one, and one I still recommend to fans of meta-SCPs.
I.H.Pickman’s Proposal – Story of Your Life by Ihp
A meta-SCP that doubles as a 001-proposal, and another that builds on Swann’s idea, adding a further layer that makes the whole thing more interesting. What I enjoyed most was the writing, the dialogue, and the characters. A fantastic read to end this list on.
37 Terrifying Horror SCPs Any Fan Should Read

The SCP-Wiki has its roots in the internet horror or creepypasta genre. That’s the reason many early SCPs can be considered Horror SCPs.
When I created my list of the best SCPs, I came upon quite a few Horror SCPs. While I enjoyed a lot of other SCPs as well, I always had a soft spot for the true Horror SCPs.
There’s just something about horrible, dangerous or even eldritch entities who prey on humanity.
That’s the reason I put together this list of my favorite 37 Horror SCPs.
Fiction by René Rehn
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SCP-002 – The “Living” Room
The “Living” Room is a great example of an early Horror SCP, and a bizarre one at that. While an organic entity taking on the form of a room is scary enough, there’s even more to this Horror SCP. It’s a great and disturbing example of horror done right.
SCP-231 – Special Personnel Requirements by DrClef
Special Personnel Requirements is one of the earliest and most popular Horror SCPs on the SCP-Wiki. Almost everyone who’s spent some time on it has heard about the infamous procedure 110-Montauk. It showcases to what lengths the Foundation will go to keep the world safe. The most interesting part, however, and what makes it work so well, is that the procedure’s details are entirely omitted. This, however, works incredibly well, for it makes the reader not only wonder, but imagine that the procedure might entail.
SCP-342 – A Ticket to Ride by name
A Ticket to Ride might not sound like a Horror SCP, but once you read it, you will realize just how nightmarish and deadly a single mass transit ticket can be. While it’s one of the longer Horror SCPs on this list, it’s a fantastic read. What I came to enjoy the most were the outlandish details, the exploration logs and the ending.
SCP-400 – Beautiful Babies by HammerMaiden
Series I is full of Horror SCPs. This one, however, might be one of the most disturbing Horror SCPs of all time. Beautiful Babies is pure and utter nightmare fuel. All the details described in this Horror SCP are nothing short of horrifying. What really drives the point home, however, is the interview.
SCP-439 – Bone Hive by Multimoog
Body Horror has always been one of my favorites and this Horror SCP doesn’t disappoint. The idea, the descriptions and the details make it one of the most horrifying and disturbing SCPs out there. Once again, however, it’s the ending, the last line, that makes this Horror SCP one of the best.
SCP-610 – The Flesh that Hates by NekoChris
The Flesh that Hates is one of the most popular, if not the most popular Horror SCP on the entire SCP-Wiki. It’s remained a fan-favorite to this day. It’s the stuff of nightmares and comes with fantastic imagery and great descriptions of the various flesh organisms. What I loved the most, however, were the exploration logs that slowly reveal more and more about the horrors at play in this fantastic Horror SCP.
SCP-701 – The Hanged King’s Tragedy by tinwatchman
Here we have another great Horror SCP from Series I. The Hanged King’s tragedy details a play by the same name and describes it in detail. The horror, however, is not in the play itself, but the incidents that happen when it’s performed. We’re presented with the reports of various incidents, many of which feature the ominous figure of the Ambassador of Alagadda. It’s a fantastic Horror SCP whose principal antagonist we’ll meet again in SCP-2264, another fantastic SCP.
SCP-882 – A Machine by Dr Gears
Some SCPs tell grand stories or comprise complicated mysteries. Yet, there’s also those who are simple and describe nothing but a dangerous anomalous object. A Machine is one of the latter, but it does everything it does right. For this reason and the interview in the addendum, this Horror SCP still holds up today.
SCP-1048 – Builder Bear by trennerdios
Builder Bear is amongst the most twisted Horror SCPs of Series II. While the object itself might appear safe, adorable even, there’s much more to it. For Builder Bear, creates copies of itself and we find out not only what they are but how they are created. It’s the stuff of nightmares.
SCP-1562 – Tunnel Slide by trennerdios
I’m a huge fan of weird SCPs and Tunnel Slide is one of the weirdest Horror SCPs out there. While the idea is silly, ridiculous even, it makes up for it by its descriptions. It’s a creepy, unsettling and mysterious Horror SCP. The best part about it, however, is the pure horror of the audio logs.
SCP-1692 – Came Back Haunted by AndarielHalo
Came Back Haunted is one of the best and creepiest Horror SCPs of Series II. This Horror SCP is very reminiscent of earlier creepypasta and urban legends. We don’t get any explanation for the mysterious events taking place. Instead, all we get is pure horror and pure weirdness. Leaving the mystery intact works in this Horror SCPs favored and is exactly what makes it so great.
SCP-1861 – The Crew of the HMS Wintersheimer by PeppersGhost
This list should prove that I’m a big horror fan and The Crew of the HMS Wintersheimer is amongst the best Series II Horror SCPs. I loved the descriptions of the titular HMS Wintersheimer, but the greatest part was the final interview log. It details what a D-Class experienced after he became part of the Wintersheimer crew. It’s a fantastic Horror SCP, one that’s incredibly strange and bizarre.
SCP-2030 – LA U GH IS F UN by PeppersGhost
There are many bizarre Horror SCPs out there, but LA U GH IS F UN might be the most bizarre one I’ve read. It concerns a TV show by the same name that’s much more bizarre than anyone could expect. While this Horror SCP can be a bit too random and weird and might not be for everyone, but I loved it for the sheer bizarreness of it all.
SCP-2075 – The Way of All Flesh by Metaphysician
Here we have another fantastic Series III Horror SCP. At first, it introduces us to a strange man, an entity who’s supposedly been alive for centuries. Before long, however, things move toward an entirely different and much more horrifying conclusion. It’s the latter half which makes it such a fantastic Horror SCP.
SCP-2254 – The Demon La Hire and the Valley of Lust by djkaktus
This was one of the first djkaktus SCPs I read. Back then, I didn’t know The Demon La Hire and the Valley of Lust was part of djkaktus’ greater universe, yet it worked very well knowing nothing about it. This Horror SCP showcases once more how far the Foundation will go to contain entities and the atrocities it’s willing to commit. While the entity this Horror SCP is about is terrifying enough, the final implications make it even better.
SCP-2419 – The Laughing Man by The Great Hippo
The Laughing Man is another truly fantastic Horror SCP. The Great Hippo truly brings forth the stuff of nightmares. Like in many other Horror SCPs, we witness that the Foundation can be a truly terrible place. Interestingly, the doctor thought of D-Class as nothing but irredeemable monsters, but it’s only because of this that he took the actions that eventually made them exactly that. A truly brilliant Horror SCP by one of the SCP-Wiki’s best writers.
SCP-2571 – Cragglewood Park by The Great Hippo
Cragglewood Park is yet another Horror SCP by The Great Hippo and one of my absolute favorites. It’s a combination of strange dreams, hidden memories and a creepy theme park, tropes that I always found fascinating. While I loved the unsettling descriptions of the park, the implications near the end make this Horror SCP truly fantastic.
SCP-2695 – Lucibelle Perhacs by Accelerando
Most readers might think the best Horror SCPs are Keter-class. Lucibelle Perhacs, however, is a Safe SCPs, and it’s one of the most disturbing body horror SPCs on the entire SCP-Wiki. Needles are scary enough, but this SCP takes things much, much further. The detailed descriptions will not only make you uncomfortable, they will make you cringe. It’s exactly this slow, detailed the development that makes this Horror SCP so great. While there are many scary and disturbing Horror SCPs out there, this one takes things to an entirely different level.
SCP-3000 – Anantashesha by A Random Day, djkaktus, and Joreth
Anantashesha is one of the most well-written SCPs out there. While this Horror SCP starts slowly, it soon develops into a fantastic story. It not only comprises descriptions of the entity itself, but much more. It’s a tale about personal journeys, believes, and memory deterioration. Anantashesha is amongst the best Horror SCPs on the entire SCP-Wiki and any fan should read it.
SCP-3001 – Red Reality by OZ Ouroboros
This Horror SCP tells the story of Dr. Scranton, who gets transported and trapped in a paradoxical pocket dimension or non-dimension as we come to learn. What I came to enjoy the most about this Horror SCP were the logs. They paint a picture of a man lost, trapped, and alone whose body and mind are slowly eroding. It’s a Horror SCP that’s both sad and disturbing. Read Reality packs quite a punch and is one of the best Horror SCPs of all time.
SCP-3004 – Imago by kinchtheknifeblade
I was never a big fan of SCP-2852 – Cousin Johnny. It felt a like a collection, like needless gore and body horror. Image ties into it, but it’s a vastly more complex work. It’s a much longer read with various ties into Christianity. What I loved the most about this Horror SCP, however, was the Lovecraftian entity and the extremely well-done ending.
SCP-3007 – World of Two Artists by Zhange
World of Two Artists is among my absolute favorite Horror SCPs. At first, it seems to focus on nothing but a series of strange reoccurring dreams about a derelict cityscape. As things continue, however, it becomes much scarier and complex as more and more details about these dreams are revealed. What I loved the most about this Horror SCP was the artworks showcasing the true horror behind the dreams. These artworks, the descriptions of the desolate cityscape and the Lovecraftian implications all come together as an outstanding SCP.
SCP-3008 – The Infinite IKEA by Mortos
The Infinite IKEA is one of the most popular extra-dimensional Horror SCPs out there. I always loved these types of Horror SCPs and this is amongst the best of them. The idea of being trapped in a world that’s nothing but a giant IKEA is great, but the diary entries make it truly fantastic. It’s a Horror SCP that’s as fascinating as it is creative.
SCP-3034 – The Counting Station by The Great Hippo
This Horror SCP centers on an ominous counting station. Yet, it contains much more than merely a description of the anomaly itself. Over various interviews, audio analysis, and incident logs, the mystery of the titular counting station is slowly revealed, yet never truly explained. It’s a fantastic Horror SCP, but its ending makes it truly great.
SCP-3117 – A Monster-Shaped Hole by The Great Hippo
A Monster-Shaped Hole is another Horror SCP on this list written by The Great Hippo, yet it proves to be his most original. It doesn’t center on an actual entity or monstrous creature, but on our thoughts and imagination. It’s this unique, shifted focus that makes it one of the best Horror SCPs out there.
SCP-3288 – The Aristocrats by Metaphysician
What starts out with a series of murder cases in Vienna is soon revealed to be much, much bigger. The Aristocrats is one of the longest Horror SCPs on this list, but also one of the best. It’s well written and tells a fascinating story. I loved everything about this Horror SCP. While it takes some historical liberties, of course, it never bothered me. It’s a fantastic read from beginning to end and one of my absolute favorite Horror SCPs.
SCP-3333 – Tower by Jekeled
I’ve always enjoyed extra-dimensional SCPs and Tower is one of the absolute best. This Horror SCP concerns a normal fire lookout. The only strange thing appears to be a top door. When opened, it doesn’t lead to the lookout’s roof, but to yet another similar lookout with another similar top door. This creates a tower and as we learn from the many exploration logs, things get stranger the higher one climbs it. While many parts of this Horror SCP are unsettling and creepy, it’s the final exploration log that’s truly terrifying. It’s here we finally learn what’s at the top of the tower and what happens to those who reach it.
SCP-3515 – Unearth by psul
Unearth is quite the bizarre Horror SCP, but on I truly enjoyed reading. It combines surreal and nightmarish imagery with the feeling of being stuck and an almost feasible claustrophobia. What I really loved about this Horror SCP, however, were the dialogues. They are heavy with emotions and a feeling of utter futility.
SCP-3739 – Mind-Milk™ by Moosphere, Inc. by Lt Flops
While there are many bizarre Horror SCPs out there, Mind-Milk™ by Moosphere, Inc. is amongst the most bizarre ones. It tells a story full of surreal ideas and bizarre imagery. When a disgusting new milk product becomes popular, strange things happen, including people turning into udders. While I thought this Horror SCP was hard to follow, it makes up for it by the sheer outlandishness of its ideas. If you love bizarre Horror SCPs, you shouldn’t miss out on this one.
SCP-3930 – The Pattern Screamer by djkaktus
Djkaktus has written quite a few SCPs, many of which are part of his bigger universe. The Pattern Screamer, however, is a standalone Horror SCP, and one I truly love. It’s probably my favorite of the many SCPs djkaktus has written over the years. It concerns a space that isn’t there and what people see if they stare at it. As we follow along with an investigation, we witness just how outlandish the events at play are. This Horror SCP is amongst the strangest, most unsettling I’ve read and a delight for any fan of Horror SCPs.
SCP-3989 – The Bone Orchard by HammerMaiden
The Bone Orchard is a Series IV Horror SCP about sarkicism. It details the exploration of a space-time anomaly found in Syria. As we learn from the many exploration logs, there’s much more going on than at first thought. I truly came to enjoy the story told, the detailed descriptions and the outlandish imagery. The only problem I have with The Bone Orchard is how heavy on references to and information from other SCPs related to sarkicism it is.
SCP-4205 – In The Eyes of the Beholder by Woedenaz
In the Eyes of the Beholder is a Horror SCP that comes as a format screw, and one of the best on the entire SCP-Wiki. It’s a long read, and so strange you will wonder just what’s going on multiple times. What made this Horror SCP so great, however, was the visual representation and the twist ending.
SCP-4511 – SWINE GOD. by DrAnnoyingDog and Rounderhouse
SWINE GOD is a Horror SCP that’s reminiscent of the SCP-Wiki’s early days of pure horror. It details a mechanical construction resembling a pig in the basement of a meatpacking factory. It comes with its share of fucked up and detailed imagery as experiments and test logs. We soon learn, however, just how much more there is to this object. I truly loved SWINE GOD because it was not only a well done SCP, but a true Horror SCP.
SCP-4666 – The Yule Man by Hercules Rockefeller
I absolutely love the Yule Man and it’s my favorite Horror SCP. What’s described in this SCP is pure nightmare fuel. We learn of an entity that always shows up around Christmas. It targets families, and either leaves them disgusting toys, or murders them, always kidnapping a single child. While the details of these visitations are horrible enough, it’s the final interview that elevates this Horror SCP to greatness. It’s without a doubt amongst the SCP-Wiki’s most twisted and best entries.
SCP-5657 – Nicki Knows by T Rutherford
Nicki Knows is my favorite Horror SCP in Series VI. I loved it right from the start and enjoyed the story about Nicki Ludo’s life immensely. Things got even better in the second half because we finally learn about the entities this Horror SCP is actually about. Once more, however, it’s the ending that makes this Horror SCP truly stand out. It’s nothing short of satisfying and an absolute delight to read.
SCP-6670 – “Mama?” by Ecronak
The SCP-Wiki originated as a place where creepypasta as scientific documents was shared. Over the years, the focus of the SCP-Wiki changed and broadened, including a variety of genres, yet one can still find quite a few true Horror SCPS. “Mama?” is one of the newer ones, and it’s amongst the most bizarre, disturbing and sad Horror SCPs I’ve come upon. It’s well-written and showcases some powerful emotions throughout. It’s, however, the ending that brings it all together and will make you cringe. “Mama?” is one of the best horror SCPs and amongst the most disturbing of all time.
S. D. Locke’s Proposal – When Day Breaks by S D Locke
When Day Breaks is one of the few true Horror 001-proposals and also one of the most popular. It details what happens when a sudden change to the sun brings forth an apocalypse like no other. While it’s a Horror SCP, it’s also has a much more character-driven narrative than many other, similar SCPs. It showcases how someone might handle this nightmarish apocalypse and how they come to terms with the end of the world as they know it. It’s a truly fantastic read and any fan of Horror SCPs.
11 Fantastic Comedy SCPs Worth Reading

When I started putting together my list of the best SCPs, I assumed the wiki was built entirely on horror.
To my surprise, it turned out to hold a whole range of genres. Alongside creepypasta-style articles, there’s science-fiction, meta-fiction, and a lot more.
One of the most unexpected kinds I found were comedy SCPs. They’re rare, and they can be absolutely fantastic. Here are my eleven favorites.
Fiction by René Rehn
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SCP-1313 – Solve for Bear by MaliceAforethought
Some SCPs are funny, some are a little silly, and then there’s Solve for Bear, probably the most ridiculous comedy SCP I’ve come across. It describes what happens if you solve a certain mathematical equation. While this comedy SCP is dumb and absurd, it’s also absolutely hilarious.
SCP-1755 – Cotton Blight by Anaxagoras
Cotton Blight is another utterly ridiculous comedy SCP. The article plays it completely straight at first, and the events are as devastating as they are interesting, right up until the ending, which is one of the funniest on the entire wiki. When I finished it, I literally burst out laughing.
SCP-1972 – Escort and Officer by Ihp and Djoric
One of the weirdest comedy SCPs I’ve read, and I love it. It centers on two alien organisms. The first is a multi-limbed entity working as an escort; the second, a metallic sphere, an officer sent to bring the escort to justice. The interviews with the two make it even stranger, and the ending had me at a loss for words. An absolutely weird comedy SCP, but one that’s similarly hilarious.
SCP-3045 – bzzip.exe by The Great Hippo
Bzzip.exe might be the strangest entry on this list. It’s a weird blend of comedy and bizarre, inventive horror. The increasingly simplified summaries of Hamlet had me laughing out loud. Then the last test log flips the tone entirely into something closer to horror. But it’s the earlier logs that make this one of the best comedy SCPs out there.
SCP-3740 – God is Dumb by djkaktus
One of djkaktus’ many standalone articles, unconnected to his larger universe. It details Ashur, the Assyro-Babylonian god of air, who would be extremely dangerous if he weren’t also gullible and a complete idiot. The containment procedure details how the research team tricks him into believing they are fellow gods. While not the most complex comedy SCP on this list, it’s extremely funny.
SCP-4498 – The Plurality of Lachlan Cairns by djkaktus
Anyone familiar with the wiki’s history remembers the lolFoundation era, and this takes you right back. Lachlan Cairns is a well-known character, and the article asks what would happen if more than one of him existed. The result is utter chaos, obviously, making this one of the best comedy SCPs I’ve read, and I loved it.
SCP-5004 – Megalomania by djkaktus
Another djkaktus piece in the lolFoundation vein. It packs in a lot, not all of which lands for me, though plenty is extremely funny: magicians, demons, Donald Trump, Ruth Bader Ginsburg as a witch, the 2016 election, and the Foundation’s plan to manipulate it. Megalomania is a fantastically mad comedy SCP, and one of the most ridiculous things on the wiki. While it’s not for everyone, those who enjoy silly, South Park-style humor will love it.
SCP-5106 – Goosed by DrAkimoto
I’m usually not much of a comedy fan, but Goosed is fantastic. It’s one of the funniest, most ridiculous comedy SCPs I’ve read. It’s very short and still had me laughing out loud several times. If you want something brief and hilarious, this is it.
SCP-5555 – Made in Heaven by A Random Day, Rounderhouse, and Uncle Nicolini
Possibly my favorite comedy SCP on the whole wiki, though it’s far from typical, and written like a crime-noir action story. Everette Mann is out for revenge against Fracis Fitzwilliams, none other than the administrator of the Foundation. I had an absolute blast reading and laughed out loud throughout. It’s an exciting, wild ride, closer to pulp than other SCP-articles, but man is it fun.
SCP-6556 – DINOVLOGS! by Dysadron and Pedagon
Most comedy SCPs are silly. DINOVLOGS! is utterly ridiculous. It concerns a YouTube channel called ‘TheLifeOfRex,’ documenting the daily life of a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex. If that weren’t enough, most of the article takes the form of a Zoom conference where academics earnestly discuss the channel’s uploads. Without a doubt, one of the funniest things on the entire wiki.
Captain Kirby’s Proposal – O5-13 by Captain Kirby
001-proposals are usually grand, high-concept, or elaborate origin stories. Not this one. It’s a genuinely funny take on the Overseer Council’s paranoia. I loved everything about it, had a blast reading it and rate it among the best proposals and comedy SCPs out there, which is a perfect article to close on.
34 Keter SCP Any Fan Should Read

When I put together my list of the best SCPs, I read a variety of SCPs, including the occasional Keter SCP.
Keter SCPs are anomalies or anomalous objects which are exceedingly hard to contain and their containment procedures are often highly complex. This can have a variety of reasons, for example, no clear understanding of the anomaly itself or no proper technology to contain it.
A Keter SCP isn’t necessarily dangerous. Instead, it’s merely an anomaly that’s very hard to contain.
While Keter is the smallest of the three main SCP-classes, there are many I truly enjoyed reading. That’s why I put together a list of my 34 favorites.
Fiction by René Rehn
Notice: All articles cited here are licensed under CC-BY-SA.
SCP-055 – Anti-Meme by qntm and CptBellman
The Anti-Meme is my favorite Keter SCP out of Series I, but also one of the strangest on the entire SCP-Wiki. It details an object that no one’s able to describe and which anyone who saw it will forget about. That’s the reason no one knows what it actually is, looks like and the object remains a mystery to this day. Because of this, however, the Anti-Meme proved massively popular and is featured in a variety of other SCPs.
SCP-140 – An Incomplete Chronicle by AssertiveRoland
An Incomplete Chronicle is another outstanding Keter SCP. It’s one of the most unique and creative ideas in all of Series I. It details a book that continues to write itself, outlining the history of a civilization. Yet, that’s not all, and if you read it, you will learn exactly why this object is so dangerous. Incidentally, this is also the first time the Daevite Empire was mentioned.
SCP-231 – Special Personnel Requirements by DrClef
Another classic Keter SCP, and one of the most iconic ones. The reason this SCP is so popular and well known, however, is because of procedure 110-Montauk. It’s an early example of how far the Foundation will go to keep the world safe. Interestingly, the procedure’s details are entirely omitted. While omissions can be a hit or miss, it works extremely well in Special Personnel Requirements. It’s not important what procedure 110-Montauk actually is, but what the reader imagines it to be.
SCP-610 – The Flesh that Hates by NekoChris
Here we have another popular and iconic Keter SCP. The Flesh that Hates has proven extremely popular and has remained a fan-favorite to this day. It comes with some great imagery and fantastic descriptions of various flesh-organisms. What I truly loved, however, were the exploration logs, which slowly revealed more and more details and horrors. The Flesh that Hates is the stuff of nightmares and a fantastic Keter SCP.
SCP-748 – Industrial Dissolution by Metaphysician
This Keter SCP is another interpretation of The Factory, Admin Bright’s 001-proposal. While Bright’s proposal designates The Factory as the origin of the SCP Foundation, Industrial Dissolution is an entirely different take on it. I absolutely loved Industrial Dissolution and enjoyed it more than Bright’s original. Each single part of this SCP is fantastic, but it’s the ending that makes it truly good.
SCP-804 – World Without Man by Sorts
World Without Man is another one of my favorite Keter SCPs of Series I. The most interesting aspect of this SCP, however, is not the object itself, but the danger it holds. It goes much further than merely talking about those, though, but even questions human nature. An outstanding Keter SCP with a truly fantastic ending.
SCP-1048 – Builder Bear by trennerdios
While Keter SCPs don’t have to be horror SCPs, this one definitely is. It’s amongst the most fucked up SCPs of Series II and contains its fair share of body horror. Interestingly enough, the object itself appears to be safe, adorable even until we learn what it truly does. The worst thing, however, are the entities the Builder Bear created and how. It’s the stuff of nightmares.
SCP-1157 – Bifurcating Man by Ink Asylum
Bifurcation Man is one of the most fun Keter SCPs of Series II. At first, it appears a comedy SCP, nothing but a joke. That’s until we reach the ending and realize that it’s a truly dangerous anomaly. It’s this ending that turns this ridiculous Keter SCP into something truly great.
SCP-1313 – Solve for Bear by MaliceAforethought
While Bifurcation Man only appeared to be a joke, Solve for Bear is nothing sort of ridiculous and probably the most ridiculous Keter SCP out there. It details a mathematical equation which was quite the strange effect when solved. It might be dumb, ridiculous even, but it’s also absolutely hilarious.
SCP-1440 – The Old Man from Nowhere by Dmatix
Here we have another extremely interesting Keter SCP from Series II. Interestingly, it’s not the old man who’s dangerous but what follows him. Wherever he turns up, calamity and death befall those around him. The best part of this Keter SCP is the interview. It’s here the old man details exactly what’s following him around.
SCP-1739 – Obsolete Laptop by Chubert
How dangerous can an old laptop be? If you read this Keter SCP, you will realize just what dangers a single laptop can hold. It’s one of the best Keter SCPs in Series II and presents us with one of the most serious and existential threads on the entire SCP-Wiki. Once again, however, it also proves just how far the Foundation will go to keep the world safe.
SCP-1755 – Cotton Blight by Anaxagoras
Cotton Blight is a Keter SCP that I can’t help but love for how ridiculous it is. While the events depicted are interesting, it’s the ending that makes this Keter SCP so great. When I finished this article, I couldn’t help but laugh out loud. It was one of the most ridiculous endings I’ve read on the entire SCP-Wiki.
SCP-1861 – The Crew of the HMS Wintersheimer by PeppersGhost
I always love a good horror SCP and The Crew of the HMS Wintersheimer is amongst the best in Series II. This Keter SCP details the titular HMS Wintersheimer. I loved the descriptions of the anomalous entity itself, but the greatest part was the interview with the D-Class, who became part of its crew. While it’s a horror SCP, it’s also an exceedingly bizarre one that gives us no explanation of what’s actually going on. Yet, that’s exactly why its horror works so well.
SCP-2030 – LA U GH IS F UN by PeppersGhost
I love weird and bizarre SCPs and LA U GH IS F UN is amongst the most bizarre Keter SCPs out there. It details a television show, but one that’s much, much stranger than anyone expects. While it can be a bit too weird, even random, to some people, I truly loved the bizarre imagery and the detailed descriptions.
SCP-2399 – A Malfunctioning Destroyer by djkaktus
A Malfunctioning Destroyer is another space SCP. Djkaktus’ writing in this Keter SCP’s fantastic. I also truly loved the entity, the destroyer, and its description and history of discovery. The best part, however, are the messages that are revealed at the end.
SCP-2747 – As below, so above by minmin
There are a lot of Meta-SCPs out there, but this one has to be the best one of all of them. As below, so above comes with some great writing, but it’s the incidents described which are both fantastically well-done and incredibly creative. Yet, as many other similar Keter SCPs, it’s the ending that truly makes it great. Never have the words ‘DATA LOST’ been so scary.
SCP-3003 – The End of History by Communism Will Win
The End of History is the first Keter SCP out of Series IV on this list, but it’s a truly fantastic one. It presents us with some fantastic world-building and a society that’s as alien as it’s human. I truly enjoyed the detailed descriptions of how this society worked, as well as the organisms that are part of it. The greatest part, however, was the final addendum.
SCP-3007 – World of Two Artists by Zhange
I absolutely adore World of Two Artists. It’s amongst my absolute favorite SCPs. At first, one might think this Keter SCP concerns nothing but a series of strange dreams about a cityscape. Soon enough, however, things become more complex and much scarier when more things about these dreams are revealed. The greatest part of this Keter SCP, however, are the artworks added to it. The true horror wasn’t merely revealed by words, but by pieces of art accompanying it. This, the description of the desolate cityscape and the Lovecraftian implications, makes this a truly outstanding SCP.
SCP-3125 – The Escapee by qntm
The Escapee is a paradox in and of itself and that’s what makes it such a great Keter SCP. The question it asks is: how can you contain something you know nothing about? While I loved the descriptions in the article, what I truly loved was the mystery surrounding the entity and the supposed danger it holds. It’s without a doubt one of the best Series IV SCPs and one of the best Keter SCPs.
SCP-3179 – The Seed by Tanhony
The Church of the Broken God has always been amongst my favorite groups of interest on the SCP-Wiki. The Seed describes a liquid metal organism which cannot only alter its appearance but also create smaller entities. What’s most interesting about this Keter SCP, however, are the historical details and the many attempted containment breaches.
SCP-3288 – The Aristocrats by Metaphysician
The Aristocrats is one of the longest Keter SCPs on this list. While it’s a lengthy read, it makes up for it with its fantastic story and writing. At first it concerns nothing but a series of murders in Vienna, but it soon grows in scope. I loved every single part of this Keter SCP, even if it took a few historical liberties. Yet, it didn’t matter since I truly enjoyed reading it.
SCP-3333 – Tower by Jekeled
If there’s one group of SCPs I truly love, it’s extra-dimensional ones. This Keter SCP details a seemingly normal fire lookout. The only strange thing is a top door. This top door, however, leads to yet another lookout with a similar top door, thus creating a tower. As we learn from the many exploration logs, things get stranger and stranger the higher one climbs. While things are odd enough, it’s the final exploration log that’s truly terrifying. For it is there we learn what happens to those who make it to the tower’s top.
SCP-3739 – Mind-Milk™ by Moosphere, Inc. by Lt Flops
There’s many bizarre SCPs on the SCP-Wiki, but this Keter SCP is amongst the most bizarre ones. Mind-Milk™ by Moosphere is full of surreal ideas, bizarre imagery and is a wild ride from start to finish. It outlines a story in which disgusting milk takes over the world, people turn into udders and much, much more. At times, I found this Keter SCP almost a bit too confusing, but it’s all made up for the many outlandish ideas it presents. If you’re a fan of bizarre SCPs, this one’s a must-read.
SCP-3740 – God is Dumb by djkaktus
While djkaktus is most popular for his bigger universe, he’s written quite a few other great SPCs. God is Dumb is one of them. It’s a Keter SCP about Ashur, the Assyro-Babylonian god of air. Interestingly enough, Ashur is extremely gullible and a complete and utter idiot. Most of the containment procedures outline how the research team is to trick him into believing them to be gods as well and that his containment cell is indeed a Chateau. Overall, it’s one of the funniest Keter SCPs out there.
SCP-3989 – The Bone Orchard by HammerMaiden
This Keter SCP centers on the horrors of sarkicism and details a space-time anomaly in Syria. As we learn from a variety of exploration logs, this anomaly is much stranger than originally thought. What I came to love about this Keter SCP were the descriptions, the imagery, but also the many entities featured in it. The only downside to this fantastic Keter SCP is that it’s heavy on references to and information from other SCPs related to sarkicism.
SCP-4205 – In The Eyes of the Beholder by Woedenaz
In the Eyes of the Beholder is one of the best format screws and Keter SCPs I’ve come upon. It’s a long, strange read and it will make you wonder multiple times just what is going on. What makes it stand out amongst many other Keter SCPs and format screws, however, is the presentation and the twist ending, which are both fantastically done.
SCP-4666 – The Yule Man by Hercules Rockefeller
The Yule Man is probably my favorite horror SCP of all time. To say it’s pure nightmare fuel might be an understatement. It concerns an entity which shows up around Christmas and targets family. It either leaves them disgusting toys, or murders everyone except a single child, which he kidnaps. As horrible as these visits and their details are, the true horror of the Yule Man is revealed in the final interview. This Keter SCP is without a doubt amongst the best and most twisted on the entire SCP-Wiki.
SCP-4833 – The Syncope Symphony by Tufto
The Syncope Symphony is another Keter SCP by the great Tufto. It’s a long read, but one that’s extremely well-written. While this Keter SCP is related to the class-of-76, it works fairly well on its own. The story told is as fantastic as it is complex. While it makes for a better read if one’s familiar with the class-of-76, I still think it’s a fantastic read even without.
SCP-4840 – The Demon Lancelot and the Flying City of Audapaupadopolis by djkaktus
The Demon Lancelot and the Flying City of Audapaupadopolis is another Keter SCP that’s part of djkaktus’ greater universe and Project Paragon. While I’m not too big a fan of Project Paragon, I think this Keter SCP is a fantastic piece of world-building. While it can be a rather dense read, the imagery is stunning. One should, however, be familiar with djkaktus’ great universe before reading it to understand truly what’s going on.
SCP-5657 – Nicki Knows by T Rutherford
Nicki Knows is another horror SCP and my favorite Keter SCP of Series VI. What I loved the most about it was not only the story, but the way it was told. While the earlier parts detailing Nicki Ludo’s life were great, it was the latter half I loved the most. It’s here we get to know the actual entities this SCP is about. The best part, however, was the ending, which was an absolute delight to read.
SCP-6002 – All Creatures Great and Small by bigslothonmyface
All Creatures Great and Small is one of the greatest Keter SCPs I’ve ever read. It centers on man’s destruction of nature. As one can assume, this Keter SCP is a rather sad, even melancholic read, but it’s also fantastically written. The anomalous object in question is a tree which contains the genetic information of all living beings on the planet. The greatest part of this Keter SCP, however, is the story of Dr. Wildcard, which presents us with an honest gut punch.
SCP-6005 – Cascadia by Tufto
Tufto is back, and he’s proven once more that he’s one of the best writers on the entire SCP-Wiki. Cascadia’s a long read, but a beautiful one. It showcases once more that not all is well at the Foundation and it has some truly evil members who’ll do anything to contain anomalies. What I loved about this Keter SCP was the slow development and the way the story was told. The best part, however, was the ending, which I think is one of the strongest and most satisfying on the entire SCP-Wiki.
SCP-6140 – The True Empire by aismallard and stormbreath
The True Empire is a Keter SCP that picks up where SCP-140 – An Incomplete Chronicle stopped. The Daevite Empire is both one of the most dangerous civilizations in history and one of the SCP-Wiki’s most popular creations. This Keter SCP details how the chronicle is eventually completed and the consequences it might have for the world. It’s amongst my favorite SCPs in Series VII.
SCP-6996 – Does the Red Moon Howl? by Dysadron
Does the Red Moon Howl? is another weird Keter SCP. When I started reading it, I thought it might be one of the weaker Keter SCPs out there and I couldn’t help but think of it as ridiculous. All this changed, however, the moment I reached the exploration logs. They were nothing short of brilliant and are amongst my favorites on the entire SCP Wiki. The best part, however, was the ending and the philosophical musings it entailed. While Does the Red Moon Howl? can be weaker in parts, it makes up for it with the exploration logs alone.
26 Fantastic Safe SCPs Any SCP Fan Should Read

Safe SCPs are the second most common class of SCPs on the SCP-Wiki. When I put together my list of the best SCPs, I read quite a few of them.
Safe SCPs are anomalies or anomalous objects which can easily and safely be contained. Their containment doesn’t require significant resources, or the anomaly requires a specific trigger. This, however, doesn’t mean that they can’t be dangerous.
While there’s a variety of Safe SCPs out there, their quality varies quite a lot. That’s why I put together a list of my favorite 26 Safe SCPs.
Fiction by René Rehn
Notice: All articles cited here are licensed under CC-BY-SA.
SCP-1025 – Encyclopedia of Diseases by Lasergoose
Encyclopedia of Diseases is amongst the best Safe SCPs of Series II. It’s not the properties of the anomalous item that make it so interesting, but what happens during the various experimentation logs. Yet, it’s the ending that makes it truly great.
SCP-1193 – Buried Giant by ophite
There are a lot of strange Safe SCPs on the SCP-Wiki, but Buried Giant is amongst the strangest. While the descriptions are weird enough, the interview makes it even weirder. After checking the author’s commentary on it, I realized there’s an entirely different level to this SCP, one that made me ponder about it.
SCP-1281 – The Harbinger by DrEverettMann
This was one of the first true space SCPs I read and I loved it. The writing and the emotional impact in Harbinger are great. The one thing I loved the most about it, however, was the line: ‘One voice is small, but the difference between zero and one is as great as one and infinity.’ It’s truly one of the most fantastic and emotional Safe SCPs.
SCP-1562 – Tunnel Slide by trennerdios
I don’t know why, but I’m a big fan of weird SCPs and Tunnel Slide is definitely weird. Its idea is silly, ridiculous even, but the way it’s described makes it not only creepy, and unsettling, but also mysterious. And yet, we never get an explanation. Instead, we’re left with the pure horror of the audio logs. For this reason alone, I consider it amongst the best Safe SCPs.
SCP-1689 – Bag of Holding Potatoes by llama66613
You might notice a trend here. Bag of Holding Potatoes is another bizarre Safe SCP. Now what’s so bad about a bag holding an infinite amount of potatoes? Well, if you read the exploration log and find out where all those potatoes come from, you will now. What I think made this one of the best Safe SCPs was the fantastically weird exploration log.
SCP-1733 – Trapped in a Game by bbaztek
Trapped in a Game is amongst my absolute favorite Safe SCPs on the entire SCP-Wiki. At first, it seems like nothing more than a recording of the season opening game of 2010-2011. Yet, soon people notice strange things. While this description might not make it outstanding, you will notice just how great this Safe SCP is once you read its experimentation log.
SCP-1981 – “RONALD REAGAN CUT UP WHILE TALKING” by Digiwizzard
RONALD REAGAN CUT UP WHILE TALKING is the second Safe SCP about a strange recording. The SCP details a speech by Ronald Reagan, but the further into the speech one gets, the more Ronald Reagan’s body gets torn apart and the topics of the speech deteriorates. Yet, there’s even more to this recording. Truly one of the weirdest and best Safe SCPs.
SCP-1986 – Imaginary Library by Requitefahrenheit
Anyone who loves books or libraries is sure to love this SCP. It essentially describes a weird, never-ending library containing books that were never seen before. Yet, the author wasn’t satisfied merely describing the place, but included descriptions of many of the books contained within it. Another of the most creative and best Safe SCPs.
SCP-2264 – In the Court of Alagadda by Metaphysician
There are many good Safe SCPs out there, but In the Court of Alagadda is definitely amongst my favorites. At first, it might appear as nothing but a simple door, but it’s soon discovered that it leads to the interdimensional city state of Alagadda. This city state is controlled by terrible, Lovecraftian entities. What makes this Safe SCP so great is the world-building, the descriptions of Alagadda and, of course, the Ambassador of Alagadda who was featured in SCP-701. In the Court of Alagadda might be one of the best Lovecraftian and Safe SCPs on the entire SCP-Wiki.
SCP-2510 – Got A Secret, Can You Keep It? by Cerastes
This Safe SCP is as different as it is creepy. It doesn’t concern itself so much with a secret itself, but why and how it’s hidden. Got A Secret, Can You Keep It? is an interesting spin on the trope that many small towns hide terrible secrets.
SCP-2614 – Sometimes I go Out in Pity for Myself by bbaztek
Here we have yet another one of the Safe SCPs who concern themselves with recordings. Yet this one’s different from the ones we have seen on this list before. It doesn’t concern itself with a strange recording, but the idea of being able to move inside a recording of a TV-Show or movie. This, however, is merely the beginning, as it’s revealed that one can go even deeper and enter other recordings shown in the one you’re currently in. It’s a fantastically creative idea, and the longer we read on, the strange and more unsettling things become. Truly one of the best Safe SCPs out there.
SCP-2695 – Lucibelle Perhacs by Accelerando
Safe SCPs might often appear less dangerous than others, but Lucibelle Perhacs is one of the most horrifying body horror SCPs on the entire SCP-Wiki. While needles are terrifying by themselves, this SCP makes things much, much worse. The descriptions serve to not only make you uncomfortable, but will make you cringe multiple times. It’s for this exact reason I love it so much. While many other Safe SCPs can be scary, this one takes things to an entirely different level.
SCP-3045 – bzzip.exe by The Great Hippo
While there are a lot of strange Safe SCPs out there, bzzip.exe might be amongst the strangest ones. It’s a great combination of comedy and bizarre, imaginative horror. The greatest thing about it, however, was the simpler and simpler summaries of Hamlet. They had me burst out laughing multiple times. Yet, in later parts, the tone changes entirely and what was once comedy turns into nothing short of horror.
SCP-3301 – THE FOUNDATION by djkaktus
THE FOUNDATION describes a board game created by Dr. Wonderteinment for the members of the SCP Foundation. While it’s more the description of a game and its rules, it’s quite a unique, interesting and enjoyable article. The most impressive part about this Safe SCP, however, is the effort that must’ve put into creating it. While it’s a bit of a different SCP, it’s still very worth reading.
SCP-3444 – She Took The Midnight Train Going Anywhere… by Tufto
At first, I wasn’t really sure what to do with this Safe SCP. It felt like it really wasn’t my cup of tea. Yet, it’s a long, ambitious, creative and most of all well-written piece like many of Tufto’s other SCPs. While it wasn’t exactly what I was expecting or looking for in an SCP, I can’t deny the effort that went into it. For those who are looking for a Safe SCP that’s different, and humorous, you’d do well to check it out.
SCP-3515 – Unearth by psul
Here we have another genuine horror SCP, but one that’s also rather bizarre. It combines the feeling of claustrophobia and being stuck with surreal and nightmarish imagery. The greatest part about it, however, were the dialogues. They were full of emotions, a feeling of futility and, of course, claustrophobia. Unearth is truly twisted and amongst the best Safe SCPs.
SCP-3626 – Do not stop reading this document by kemoT01
Do not stop reading this document is one of the most interesting Safe SCPs I came upon. At first, it showcases just how far people will go to keep themselves safe. What won me over, however, was the ending, which I thought was fantastically well-done.
SCP-3939 – [NUMBER RESERVED; AWAITING RESEARCHER] by Croquembouche
[NUMBER RESERVED; AWAITING RESEARCHER] is amongst the most clever, but also longest Safe SCPs out there. While I think it was a bit long in parts, I can’t deny how much effort must’ve been put into it. Yet, once you figure out what’s really going on, you realize just how well this Safe SCP was put together. It’s definitely worth checking out.
SCP-4001 – Alexandria Eternal by GentleGifts
Alexandria Eternal, as one might have guessed, is another Safe SCP concerning a library. Yet this library is special, for it holds a book about the life of every human being that ever existed. What I enjoyed the most about this SCP was that it wasn’t about a monster or a dangerous object, but just a mysterious place. Yet as we soon learn, the library has the potential to cause damage, as we can see from the many experimentation logs. Even more interesting, however, is that the library seems to be a living place, one that judges people and the deeds they commit. It’s truly amongst the greatest Safe SCPs out there.
SCP-5000 – Why? by Tanhony
When I first came to the SCP-Wiki, this was one of the first SCPs I read. Needless to say, I didn’t get what was going on. When I finally returned to it later, once I’d read a good chunk of other articles, I managed to put things together. Yet, as straightforward as the story appears at first, things can get a bit confusing. This doesn’t matter much, however, for the events depicted and the many references to other SCPs makes this a truly fantastic read. Why? is without a doubt one of the best Safe SCPs out there and an absolute delight for any fan of the SCP-Wiki.
SCP-5552 – Our Stolen Theory by Captain Kirby
Our Stolen Theory concerns itself with one of fiction’s most ambitious topics, time travel. The reason is simple: time travel is hard to do right, but Our Stolen Theory absolutely nails it. It’s one of the greatest Safe SCPs out there. The writing’s fantastic, and the story told is extremely interesting. Yet, the greatest thing about it are the characters, the science, and, of course, the emotions. Our Stolen Theory is without a doubt, one of the greatest SCPs on the entire SCP-Wiki.
SCP-5555 – Made in Heaven by A Random Day, Rounderhouse and Uncle Nicolini
I absolutely loved Made in Heaven. It’s far from your typical SCP and written more like a crime noir action story. It concerns itself with Everett Mann, who’s out to get revenge on Francis Fitzwilliams, the Administrator of the SCP Foundation. There are few Safe SCPS I enjoyed as much as this one, and I had an absolute blast reading it. It’s an exciting, enjoyable and most of all, wild ride. Don’t take it too serious, however.
SCP-6556 – DINOVLOGS! by Dysadron and Pedagon
There’s dumb, there’s ridiculous and DINOVLOGS! Is a prime example of the latter. It concerns itself with a YouTube channel titled “TheLifeOfRex” which depicts the life of a juvenile tyrannosaurus rex. Things don’t end here, however, for most of the SCP takes the form of a Zoom conference of a group of academics who discuss the YouTube channel’s various videos. DINOVLOGS is absolutely ridiculous, but without a doubt one of the funniest Safe SCPs on the Wiki.
SCP-6789 – Return. Return. Return. by Its A Bad Idea, Ralliston, and Trotskyeet
This SCP details a strange document which was found on the Foundation servers. It talks about a certain room in the basement of a steel factory. In said room, a microcosm of flora and fauna exists. Soon enough, however, the factory’s higher-ups have a worker torch the entire room. Yet, after this incident, other rooms within the factory show similar properties. From this point onward, we follow this Safe SCP through various iterations detailing the continued escalation of things. Overall, Return. Return. Return. is a long, ambitious, but well put-together SCP.
ROUNDERHOUSE’s Proposal – MEMENTO MORI by Rounderhouse
This is the first of Rounderhouse’s two 001-proposals. While most of the other 001-proposals concern themselves with grand origin stories, this one tells about an ending. I found it to be quite the sad, melancholic piece, but also strangely beautiful. In MEMENTO MORI, we’re led from room to room and learn more about the people who comprised the overseer council and how the Foundation broke all of them. A truly fantastic 001-proposal and one of the best Safe SCPs.
Tufto’s Proposal – The Scarlet King by Tufto
The Scarlet King is a grand and artistic article that concerns itself with a variety of philosophical musings. It’s an incredibly well-written piece and showcases just how skilled a writer Tufto truly is. What I loved the most, however, was Tufto’s interpretation of the Scarlet King. It’s one of my absolute favorite 001-proposals and Safe SCPs.
The 41 Best Euclid SCP Any SCP Fan Should Read

When I scoured the SCP-Wiki to put together my list of the best SCPs of all time, I came upon a multitude of Euclid SCPs. They describe anomalies or anomalous objects which require more resources to be safely contained, but whose containment isn’t always reliable.
Euclid SCPs are the most common class on the SCP-Wiki. They describe a wide variety of anomalous objects, and newly discovered SCPs are usually presumed to fall into this group.
They also comprise objects which are autonomous, sentient or sapient because of their inherent unpredictability.
Overall, Euclid SCPs are massively popular, the biggest object class, and can vary widely in quality. That’s the reason I put together a list of my favorite 41 Euclid SCPs on the SCP-Wiki
Fiction by René Rehn
Notice: All articles cited here are licensed under CC-BY-SA.
SCP-002 – The “Living” Room
The “Living” Room is a great and bizarre, early Euclid SCP. However, it’s also strangely scary. An organic entity taking on the form of an actual room is scary enough, but there’s more to the object that makes it even scarier. It’s a fantastic and disturbing example of an early Euclid SCP done right.
SCP-024 – Game Show of Death by SpoonOfEvil
Game Show of Death is another early Euclid SCP. It describes exactly that the title says, a bizarre and deadly game show which takes place at a certain abandoned warehouse. The games always center on a long, elaborate and most of all, dangerous obstacle course. While the idea isn’t the unique, it comes with enough odd details still make for an interesting read.
SCP-093 – Red Sea Object by NekoChris
The Red Sea Object is amongst the most popular Euclid SCPs in Series I and remains a fan favorite to this day. The anomalous object isn’t too outstanding, or interesting, but the story told via the color tests is truly great. Yet, it’s quite a long, a very long read. While I thought some parts dragged on a little, it’s the end that makes this Euclid SCP truly fantastic and worth reading.
SCP-184 – The Architect by Dr Gears
The Architect is amongst my absolute favorite Euclid SCPs of all time. While the anomalous object and its properties are interesting enough it’s the addendum that makes it truly stand out. Set in Kowloon Walled City, it describes a variety of explorations with the goal of finding The Architect. The descriptions of someone who’s traveling through ever-expanding labyrinthine and distorted rooms are nothing short of fantastic.
SCP-342 – A Ticket to Ride by name
Before reading this Euclid SCP, one might wonder how dangerous a mass transit ticket can be. If you believe this SCP, it can bring forth a truly nightmarish and even deadly experience. While it’s another longer Euclid SCP, it’s amongst the best of Series I. I truly enjoyed the many outlandish details, the exploration logs and the ending of this Euclid SCP.
SCP-400 – Beautiful Babies by HammerMaiden
Euclid SCPs come in a variety of forms and genres. Series I is mostly known for its horror roots, so it’s not surprising it comprises a variety of terrifying and disturbing SCPs. Beautiful Babies is one of the most disturbing Euclid SCPs of all time. Everything described in it is truly horrifying, but what really drives the point home is the interview at the very end.
SCP-439 – Bone Hive by Multimoog
Body horror has always been a genre I truly enjoyed, and this Euclid SCP doesn’t disappoint. It’s amongst the most horrifying SCPs I’ve come upon. The descriptions are nothing short of terrifying, disturbing, and disgusting. Yet, it’s the ending, the single last line that makes everything in this Euclid SCP so much worse.
SCP-453 – Scripted Nightclub by Erku
The Scripted nightclub is a terrific read. It’s one of the best Early Euclid SCPs. While I enjoyed the descriptions of the club itself, it’s the different scripts which are truly outstanding. The article provides us only three of them, but each one of them is fascinating and well-written. It remains one of my all-time favorite Euclid SCPs of Series I.
SCP-701 – The Hanged King’s Tragedy by tinwatchman
The Hanged King’s Tragedy is yet another fantastic early Euclid SCP. I really enjoyed the idea of the play and its details. What made it so much better, however, were the strange incidents reported during its performance. These are presented to us as incident reports. And who could forget the ominous figure of the Ambassador of Alagadda who we’ll meet again in another fantastic SCP-2264. Yet, even own its own, this Euclid SCP, serves to be a classic amongst Series I.
SCP-748 – Industrial Dissolution by Metaphysician
This Euclid SCP is another take on Admin Bright’s SCP-001 proposal, The Factory. In Bright’s proposal, The Factor is described as the origin of the SCP Foundation. This Euclid SCP, however, provides us with an entirely different take on the Factory. I enjoyed this SCP a lot more than Bright’s original. Each single part of this Euclid SCP is great, but once again, the ending makes it truly fantastic.
SCP-882 – A Machine by Dr Gears
A Machine is as simple as classic Euclid SCPS go. There’s no grand or expansive story to be found here, no ambiguity. It’s merely the description of a dangerous and mysterious object. Where it truly shines, however, is during the interviews in the addendum. While this Euclid SCP might be simple, it does everything it does right and still holds up today.
SCP-1342 – To the Makers of Music by FlameShirt
To the Makers of Music is a fantastic Euclid SCP from Series II. It comes with a set of fantastic descriptions and quite a bit of interesting world-building. Where it stands out, however, is in its emotional ending. It truly impacted me.
SCP-1678 – UnLondon by AstronautJoe
UnLondon is an Euclid SCP describing a location, but a very fascinating one. I truly loved the strange city, its localities, the mystery surrounding it and the entities populating it. Yet, there are other implications about UnLondon that make this Euclid SCP so much more interesting. UnLondon is essentially an Orwellian nightmare, one I truly enjoyed for its extensive world-building and its many mysteries.
SCP-1692 – Came Back Haunted by AndarielHalo
Came Back Haunted is not only one of the best Euclid SCPs of Series II but also one of the creepiest ones. It does everything that made early creepypasta such a widespread phenomenon on the internet. It’s nothing but pure horror and pure weirdness. We’re never provided an explanation about the mysterious events taking place, but there’s no need for it. It’s the mystery itself that makes it so much better and one of the best Euclid SCPs out there.
SCP-1859 – Life Over Geological Time by Flah
Hard science-fiction Euclid SCPs can be hit or miss, and this one’s full of scientific detail. Yet, it’s worth reading, if only for the descriptions of the Cradle of Life. There’s just something about the vivid descriptions, the talk of the scientists, and, of course, the ending. I truly enjoyed this Euclid SCP.
SCP-1972 – Escort and Officer by Ihp and Djoric
I’m usually not one for comedy SCPs, but if they are as weird as this one, I can’t help but love it. Escort and Officer is one of the most ridiculous Euclid SCPs I’ve come upon. It details two alien entities who came to be in Foundation custody. One’s a multi-limbed organism working as an escort, the other a metallic sphere, an officer sent to bring the escort to justice for her crime. As weird as this idea sounds, the interviews of the two entities reveal just how ridiculous an Euclid SCP can be. The ending had me at a loss for words, and I wasn’t sure if I should shake my head or laugh out loud.
SCP-2075 – The Way of All Flesh by Metaphysician
The Way of All Flesh is amongst the best Euclid SCPs of Series III. It starts off by describing a strange man, or entity, who’s supposedly been alive for centuries. Soon enough, however, it moves in an entirely different direction. It’s this latter half that makes this Euclid SCP so great, especially the little twist hidden at the ending.
SCP-2132 – Most Dangerous Fighting Exhibition and Obstacle Resort by ahbonjour
Dangerous obstacle courses are always an interesting idea for an Euclid SCP, but the Most Dangerous Fighting Exhibition and Obstacle Resort takes things even further. While the test logs and different results were all quite interesting, what made this Euclid SCP so great was its ending. It showcases that the object’s origin might be of a much more sinister nature than originally thought.
SCP-2254 – The Demon La Hire and the Valley of Lust by djkaktus
The Demon La Hire and the Valley of Lust was one of the first djkaktus Euclid SCPs I read. While it’s clearly connected to his greater universe, it works well as a standalone, too. Once more, we learn just how far the Foundation will go to contain entities and the terrible things it will to do. While the entity is clearly terrifying, there are implications near the end that make this Euclid SPC even better.
SCP-2419 – The Laughing Man by The Great Hippo
The Great Hippo is back with another truly horrible Euclid SCP. The Laughing Man is truly the stuff of nightmares. Once more, we’re reminded that the SCP Foundation can be a truly horrible place. What I loved the most was the doctor viewing D-Class as nothing but irredeemable monsters. Yet because of this, he actually causes them to become that. A truly brilliant Euclid SCP.
SCP-2432 – Room Service by LordStonefish
There are some Euclid SCP who are weird, and then there’s Room Service. It’s amongst the most bizarre entries on the entire SCP-Wiki. While the room itself and the channels on TV are rather unsettling, there’s more to this Euclid SCP. Once you read the final addendum, you will learn what’s truly going on and just how bizarre this Euclid SCP is.
SCP-2571 – Cragglewood Park by The Great Hippo
Cragglewood Park is another pure horror Euclid SCP, and I absolutely loved it. I’ve always been a fan of scenarios, including strange dreams, hidden memories and especially creepy amusement parks. Yet, while the park and its descriptions are great in themselves, it’s the implications near the end that make it truly fantastic.
SCP-2728 – On the Barcelona Skyline by DarkStuff
Series III is full of bizarre Euclid SPCs and this is one of them. I don’t know why, but I always enjoyed articles that are as weird as they are mysterious and this one hits all the right buttons. It comes with some great descriptions and visuals and a truly creative idea for an anomalous object.
SCP-2740 – It Wasn’t There by djkaktus
Here we have another one of djkaktus’ Euclid SCPs and it’s one of my absolute favorites on the SCP-Wiki. I won’t say anything more about this one, but I urge you to read it if you’re a fan of truly weird SCPs. It’s definitely amongst the best Euclid SCPs of Series III.
SCP-3001 – Red Reality by OZ Ouroboros
Read Reality tells the story of a paradoxical pocket dimension or a non-dimension as we come to learn while reading. When an experiment goes wrong, Dr. Scranton is transported and trapped in this same non-dimension. The greatest part of this Euclid SCP, however, is the logs. They tell us the story of a man lost, trapped and entirely alone and who’s slowly eroding both mentally and physically. It’s a tale that’s as sad as it’s disturbing. This Euclid SCP packs quite a punch and serves to be amongst the best of Series IV.
SCP-3008 – The Infinite IKEA by Mortos
The Infinite Ikea remains one of the most popular Euclid SCPs of all time. I’ve always been a fan of extra-dimensional SCPs, and the Infinite IKEA is amongst the best of them. While I love the idea of being trapped in a world that’s nothing but a giant IKEA, the diary entries of someone trapped in this world make it truly great. This Euclid SCP is nothing short of creative and tells a fascinating story.
SCP-3034 – The Counting Station by The Great Hippo
This Euclid SCP concerns an ominous counting station. While I love the idea itself, the descriptions and details added into the story make it truly great. We are presented with interviews, audio analysis, and incident logs. Each of these elements adds to the mystery surrounding the SCP and helps us to understand what it might be. It’s a fantastic Euclid SCP, but its ending elevates it to one of the greatest.
SCP-3109 – Indeterminate Source by HammerMaiden
Indeterminate Source is a hard science-fiction SCP, and it presents an idea that’s as fantastic as it’s weird. This entire Euclid SCP centers on disorientation, twisted memories, and a confusing order of events. Yet, it also comes with some interesting, futuristic world-building. While this Euclid SCP might be a bit too confusing and heavy on scientific details, I believe it’s very worth reading.
SCP-3117 – A Monster-Shaped Hole by The Great Hippo
While there are many horror SCPs on the SCP-Wiki, A Monster-Shaped Hole proves to be amongst the most original. It’s an Euclid SCP that centers on thoughts and imagination than an actual entity or monstrous creature. Yet, because of this reason, this shifted focus it’s one of the best Euclid SCPs out there.
SCP-3211 – There is No Canon by Croquembouche
There is No Canon is without a doubt one of the strangest Euclid SCPs out there. Reading it was one of the strangest experiences during my time on the SCP-Wiki and even now, I’m still wondering what’s going on in this article. While the answer to what this Euclid SCP is might not be clear, and it might remain another, unresolved mystery, it serves as a very intriguing read.
SCP-3733 – Everybody Else by notgull
Everybody Else is a rather straightforward and simple Euclid SCP, but one I truly enjoyed. It presents us with a diversion from the usual SCP tropes, one that’s as fantastic as it’s creepy. Once again, however, it’s the interview logs that make it truly great, at least once you realize what’s truly going on.
SCP-3838 – Nomads of the 4th-Dimensional Steppe by Tufto
Nomads of the 4th Dimensional Steppe is an Euclid SCP by Tufto, who I believe to be amongst the best writers in terms of prose on the SCP-Wiki. This Euclid SCP doesn’t disappoint either and presents us with one of the most creative ideas I’ve come upon. It centers on tribes of nomads who all live in the same area, but not at the same time. Instead of dividing up the land, they’ve divided up time as living space. It’s an idea that’s as creative as it is weird, but of course, there’s more to this SCP.
SCP-3986 – The Observatory of Genghis Khan by Tufto
Tufto presents us with yet another extremely well-written Euclid SCP. It centers on a mysterious observatory in which the body of Genghis Khan is supposedly entombed. The Observatory of Genghis Khan is so great bot for its mystery of the locality itself, but also the outstanding writing. Yet, the best part by far is its ending, which comes with one of the best final lines I’ve ever read on the SCP-Wiki.
SCP-4231 – The Montauk House by thefriendlyvandal
This Euclid SCP is yet another format screw and written more like a tale than an actual SCP. If you’ve read SCP-231, you’ll remember procedure 110-montaku and know what this one’s all about. I won’t say too much, but it’s one of the most complex origin stories on the entire SCP-Wiki. While it’s, without a doubt, one of the most well-written Euclid SCPs in Series V, it can drag on a little. Yet, I still regard it as worth reading.
SCP-4485 – Such Black Light by Woedenaz
Such Black Light is another long, highly ambitious Euclid SCP. I love the overall idea and the many pieces of art presented throughout this article. While some parts can feel slightly overblown, this Euclid SCP makes up for it by its outstanding ending.
SCP-4498 – The Plurality of Jack Bright by djkaktus
I’m usually not a big fan of the lolFoundation SCPs that were popular in the SCP-Wiki’s earlier days. Readings who are familiar with the SCP Foundation’s deeper law and its many characters will know just how complicated a character Jack Bright is. This Euclid SCP toys with the idea of what would happen if there’d be more than one Jack Bright and the chaos it would bring. That’s what happens in The Plurality of Jack Bright and it’s nothing short of hilarious.
SCP-4774 – The Ninth Planet by MaliceAforethought
This Euclid SCP is amongst the cleverest and interesting entries I’ve come upon on the entire SCP-Wiki. It concerns a planet that might or might not exist. Yet, this Euclid SCP is not the planet itself, but its observation and what it would mean. It’s an incredibly interesting concept to ponder one. Once more, however, what I think truly makes this Euclid SCP great is the ending and its last line.
SCP-5005 – Lamplight by Tufto
This Euclid SCP is yet another one written by the great Tufto and is amongst the most well-written on the entire SCP-Wiki. It concerns a minor planet known as Lamplight, which is the most remote settlement created by any sentient creature in the entire multiverse. After its founding, this place became an enclave for writers and artists of all sorts. The greatest parts about Lamplight are the fascinating world-building, the descriptions of its localities and the heavy, melancholic atmosphere that hangs so heavy over the entire place. All these details are revealed to us via general descriptions but also by the reports of one Junior Researcher, Sofia Ramirez. There’s an overall pervading feeling of nihilism to this entire Euclid SCP, a feeling that artists and writers are often fascinated by death but also the unknown. Lamplight has always been one of my favorite SCPs on the entire SCP-Wiki and is an outstanding Euclid SCP.
SCP-5106 – Goosed by DrAkimoto
Comedy SCPs are usually not my cup of tea, but this Euclid SCP is fantastic. It’s among the funniest, most ridiculous SCPs in all of Series VI. While it’s a short piece, I still laughed out loud multiple times about how ridiculous it was. It’s a fantastic, unique little Euclid SCP that everyone who’s looking for something a bit more lighthearted should read.
SCP-6670 – “Mama?” by Ecronak
The SCP-Wiki had its humble beginnings as a collection of creepypasta, which was written as scientific articles. While the tone and general focus of the site has shifted and broadened over the years, one can still find quite a few true Horror SCPs. “Mama?” is one of them, and it’s amongst the most bizarre, disturbing and sad Euclid SCPs I’ve ever come upon. It’s a well-written article full of powerful emotions. The horror, however, and especially the ending, is sure to make you cringe. It’s one of the best horror SCPs I’ve come upon and one of the most disturbing Euclid SCPs of all time.
Captain Kirby’s Proposal – O5-13 by Captain Kirby
O5-13 by Captain Kirby was one 001-proposals I truly enjoyed. Many other 001-proposals comprise grand, high concepts, but Captain Kirby’s Proposal proves to be rather humorous. I loved everything about this Euclid SCP and I had an absolute blast reading.
6 Neutralized SCP Any Fan Should Read

While putting together my list of the best SCPs, I came across the occasional neutralized one.
Neutralized SCPs are objects that have lost their anomalous properties. That can happen in several ways: the object is destroyed, it dies, or it vanishes from our plane of existence.
Destruction is often accidental, but not always. Some are destroyed on purpose, usually by organizations opposed to the Foundation, or through events beyond its control.
Neutralized SCPs are among the rarest on the wiki, and a few are very much worth reading. Here’s my short list of the best.
Fiction by René Rehn
Notice: All articles cited here are licensed under CC-BY-SA.
SCP-407 – The Song of Genesis by Pair Of Ducks
One of the most interesting entries from Series I. The song is a specific piece of music, and listening to it sets a range of things in motion. At first, it revitalizes you, but the longer it plays, the stranger and more dangerous its effects become. The descriptions of those effects are disturbing, and the interview that follows at the end makes this article so great.
SCP-2498 – The Rainbow Body by minmin
The Rainbow Body is among the most complex articles on the entire wiki, weaving together historical tie-ins, scientific detail, and philosophical arguments. I enjoyed it a lot, and many of its parts are outstanding, though it’s a bit too long. It’s also one of the most ambitious things on the wiki. For that alone, it’s worth reading.
SCP-2682 – The Blind Idiot by faminepulse
One of the few articles that genuinely succeed at depicting an alien entity, detailing what happens when it enters our universe. It’s strange and fascinating in equal measure. The writing is flawless, and both the description of the entity and the dialogue are outstanding. While The Blind Idiot might be among the strangest neutralized entities, it’s also among the best articles on the whole wiki.
SCP-3004 – Imago by kinchtheknifeblade
Cousin Johnny, SCP-2852, was never a favorite of mine. It’s mostly gore and body horror with little else to offer. Imago ties into it and is a vastly different and more complex piece, with a good deal of Christian framing. What sets it apart is the Lovecraftian entity in its latter half and the well-written ending.
SCP-3043 – Murphy Law in… Type 3043 — FOR MURDER! by The Great Hippo
Another format screw from The Great Hippo, one of the best writers on the wiki. This one isn’t written as a normal article, but as a noir thriller told in the first person. It’s a strange idea, but executed so well you can’t help but love it.
SCP-6140 – The True Empire by aismallard and stormbreath
The True Empire picks up where SCP-140 – An Incomplete Chronicle left off. The Daevite Empire is one of the wiki’s most popular creations and one of the most dangerous civilizations in history. This covers the events leading up to and following the Chronicle’s completion. Nothing more needs to be said, except that it’s among the very best neutralized SCPs, and a fitting one to close on.
10 Fantastic Thaumiel SCPs Worth Reading

Thaumiel SCPs are among the rarest and most interesting object classes on the wiki. They’re anomalies the Foundation actively uses to contain or suppress other anomalies and entities.
When I put together my list of the best SCPs of all time, I read a good number of them and often enjoyed them.
A lot of Thaumiel articles rank among the most complex and interesting on the entire wiki, and I suspect that’s down to their nature. These aren’t simply objects or entities sitting in containment. They’re deployed and turned against other, often far more dangerous things.
As rare as Thaumiel SCPs are, some are considerably better than others. Here are my ten favorites.
Fiction by René Rehn
Notice: All articles cited here are licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Meta Ike’s Proposal – The Solution by Jack Ike
One of the most interesting entries here, largely because it doubles as an Apollyon SCP. If you read the article, you’ll soon understand why it’s that special. The Solution is probably the most complex and ambitious Thaumiel SCP on this list. It’s superbly written, but you’ll most likely need multiple readings, or have a look at the declassified thread on Reddit to fully understand it. Once it clicks, though, you’ll see what a fantastic piece of work it is.
SCP-179 – Sauelsuesor by Dr Reach
One of the first Thaumiel SCPs I ever read. I wasn’t sure what to make of it at first, but truly came to enjoy it by the end. It centers on an entity out in space that protects not just humanity but the planet itself. The intriguing ending and its many implications are what I enjoyed the most.
SCP-2000 – Deus Ex Machina by HammerMaiden
One of the most popular Thaumiel SCPs. It’s not only heavy on scientific detail but also changed the SCP universe forever. Before that, the Foundation was a secret organization containing dangerous objects. After it, the organization was revealed to be far more powerful, because the machine beneath Yellowstone is exactly that: a Deus ex machina. An outstanding article that became a cornerstone of Foundation lore.
SCP-2003 – Preferred Option by Kalinin
Preferred Option was one of the first Thaumiel SCPs that dealt with different dimensions and realities, though it isn’t really about those. It’s about using them to predict and reshape the future, which makes it one of the most interesting on the wiki. What truly elevated it, though, was the final addendum.
SCP-2932 – Titania’s Prison by djkaktus
Titania’s Prison is a Thaumiel SCP that’s part of djkaktus’ universe. I’m not the biggest fan of Project Paragon, and I enjoyed this one, regardless. Like most of his work, it’s extremely well written. The titular prison is a place similar to the Foundation itself, built to hold powerful beings, and it works well even outside the Kaktusverse. The highlights were the descriptions of the many prisoners.
SCP-3000 – Anantashesha by A Random Day, djkaktus, and Joreth
Anantashesha is one of the best Thaumiel SCPs, and one of the best articles on the entire wiki. It starts slowly but builds into something remarkably complex and engaging. It’s not merely about an anomalous entity, but about personal journeys, religious belief, the deterioration of memory, and much more.
SCP-5004 – Megalomania by djkaktus
Probably the weirdest Thaumiel SCPs on this list: a silly, ridiculous comedy piece in the lolFoundation style, full of South Park-flavored humor. Megalomania is almost impossible to summarize it. It features a demon summoned in the early 20th century, the 2016 election and the Foundation’s plan to manipulate it, Donald Trump, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg as a witch. It’s certainly something, and it won’t be for everyone, but I had a great time reading it.
SCP-5935 – Blood and the Breaking of My Heart by djkaktus
Another Thaumiel SCP from djkaktus, and possibly my favorite of his. It can get confusing, and you’ll likely finish it with quite a few questions, but it’s still a fantastic read. What I love is the writing, the way the story unfolds, and its emotional weight. An atmosphere of sadness and desperation hangs over the whole thing, culminating in a tale of how far a father will go to save his son. It’s a genuinely powerful piece, and one of the best on the wiki.
SCP-6666 – The Demon Hector and the Dread Titania by djkaktus
One of the most complex and ambitious Thaumiel SCPs on this list, and with djkaktus writing it, the prose is outstanding. It’s packed with world-building and references a range of other SCPs, some from his universe and some not. The revelation about SCP-343 was fantastically done and very satisfying. I had mixed feelings about the changes to SCP-1000, and the new depiction felt a bit too different from the original. That didn’t dent my enjoyment much, though, and I still think it’s among the best Thaumiel SCPs on the wiki. It’s essentially reading for any fan of djkaktus out there.
SCP-6820 – TERMINATION ATTEMPT by Placeholder McD
Another article that doubles as Apollyon and Thaumiel. It was created to solve one very specific problem, then spins out of control and causes plenty more. Anyone familiar with the wiki will notice something about its number: it’s a love letter to the old days, the era of termination logs, and a time when indestructible reptiles reigned supreme. It’s also one of the most complex and in-depth articles on the wiki. The writing, the details, the descriptions, all of it’s all outstanding. Any fan of the wiki and its lore should read it.