The live broadcast room was filled with shocked comments as the audience processed the new information.
"Build a factory around SCP-1983?" someone wondered aloud. "Could it be that SCP-1983 is stationary? Is the 'Gate of Death' just... a door?"
The viewers watched intently as more information about the anomaly appeared on the screen.
[According to Chi-13 protocol, all Mobile Task Force personnel must have strong religious beliefs.]
[All ammunition boxes must contain silver or silver-plated bullets.]
[The front door of SCP-1983-1 is to be monitored 24 hours a day. Guards are to engage any instances of SCP-1983-2 that appear. No personnel are to come within 5 meters of SCP-1983-2 beyond the limits of scheduled testing protocols.]
Nick Fury, observing the screen, couldn't help but wonder about the true nature of SCP-1983-2. Vampires? Werewolves? Or perhaps something even more terrifying—a devil?
[Description: SCP-1983-1 is a single-story farmhouse located in [DATA EXPUNGED]. It has been abandoned since 1968 following a series of religious murders linked to a "Satanic cult." Please see SCP-xxx[DATA EXPUNGED] Capture Log for further details.]
The mention of a cult made the viewers uneasy. Was this really another anomaly related to a cult?
[Upon opening the front door of SCP-1983-1, spatial anomalies appear to occur. No matter or light other than instances of SCP-1983-2 has been observed to escape from the doorway.]
[SCP-1983-1 can be entered through other entrances, including windows, back doors, and any entrances opened from the rear of SCP-1983-1.]
[Attempts to drill holes into SCP-1983-1's antechamber from the outside have resulted in the same spatial anomaly, though no instances of SCP-1983-2 have been observed to emerge. Further damage to the walls is prohibited by O5 order due to the potential increase in the number of potential SCP-1983-2 instances.]
As the scene shifted, the focus turned to Kamar-Taj. The Ancient One, having recovered slightly, sat in a meditative posture, deep in thought. An apprentice, still puzzled, asked, "A spatial anomaly? Does such a thing truly exist?"
The Ancient One sighed, recalling the principles of interdimensional teleportation. "The spaces involved are distorted—chaotic. You must learn to understand how the laws of space warp in such places."
Despite the curiosity regarding SCP-1983-1's spatial anomaly, the Ancient One chose to refrain from further exploration after considering the previous incident.
The live broadcast room, meanwhile, was still buzzing with excitement. The true nature of SCP-1983-2 was revealed, and it shocked everyone:
[SCP-1983-2 is a bipedal monster, 1.8 meters tall. It has a vague humanoid shape and is completely black. They are extremely aggressive and will attack any human they encounter.]
[When an instance of SCP-1983-2 comes into contact with a human, they will attack the victim's chest cavity, extending their upper limbs, but causing no superficial damage to the skin or tissue.]
[Through unknown means, the SCP-1983-2 instance removes the victim's heart, thereby killing them. Once the human heart is obtained, the SCP-1983-2 instance returns to SCP-1983-1.]
"Is this a devil?" one viewer typed, stunned.
"It sounds like the devil described in the Bible!" another responded. "Taking hearts from victims—it's terrifying!"
"How could this be the Gate to the Realm of Death? This is the gate to Hell!" someone else commented, their voice filled with shock and fear.
The chat exploded with discussions and exclamations. People were struggling to comprehend the horror that SCP-1983-2 represented. The atmosphere in the live stream had reached a fever pitch.
Meanwhile, in SHIELD, senior officials were gathering to discuss the terrifying implications of this discovery. Nick Fury stood quietly, processing the details.
"Can something like this really be killed?" an agent asked, visibly shaken.
Nick Fury's eyes narrowed, his mind working quickly. "The most important thing to note is that there's most likely more than one SCP-1983-2. If there are many of these creatures, we're facing a potential apocalypse."
He shuddered at the thought of a horde of these monsters emerging from the doorway—endless destruction would follow.
In the Stark Industries building, Tony Stark was also deeply engaged in his thoughts.
"JARVIS, did you notice that?" Tony leaned back in his chair, gazing out the window thoughtfully.
"Notice what, sir?" JARVIS responded.
Tony frowned, remembering the details of SCP-1983-2. "Those demons... once they get the heart, they return to SCP-1983-1. It sounds eerily familiar. What does this remind me of?"
"Are you thinking of ants, Master?" JARVIS asked, processing Tony's vague statement.
"Yes! Ants!" Tony's face lit up with realization. "Worker ants leave the nest, find food, and return it to the colony. Eventually, they give it to the queen."
Tony paused, his mind racing. "Could the demons work in a similar way? Could there be a queen demon somewhere? And if so... what could she be?"
The information about SCP-1983-2 continued to unfold:
[Firing silver bullets while praying is the only known method of killing SCP-1983-2.]
[The content of the prayer and the faith of the person praying are not important, as long as the person praying is sincere.]
[Once an SCP-1983-2 is killed, its body appears to "evaporate," leaving behind only a layer of sulfur.]
The audience in the live broadcast room sighed in relief. At least they knew that the creatures weren't invincible. There was hope. Silver bullets and sincere prayer could kill them.
However, their relief was short-lived as they remembered the D-class personnel, including James, who would have to face these monsters firsthand.
James, a mere D-class, would have to contend with SCP-1983-2 and its terrifying abilities. The viewers couldn't help but feel a sense of dread for him, knowing the risks he would face.
But the real question remained: How would Dr. Kondraki contain SCP-1983? What did the madman have in mind for this terrifying anomaly? The live broadcast room waited with bated breath as they pondered the fate of James and the other D-class personnel. Would they survive the hellish monsters lurking behind the Gate of Death?
As the scene unfolded in the live broadcast, James, now the central figure, was left with no choice but to face the demons that lurked within SCP-1983-1. With the knowledge of how dangerous they were and the slim chance of survival, the audience could only watch as his fate played out before them.
With each passing moment, the tension mounted. What would Dr. Kondraki's plan be? How would the D-class personnel survive such a nightmarish scenario? The answer would come soon enough, but the audience couldn't shake their fear for James—and for all those who had been forced into this situation.
The Gate of Death was not just a door. It was the threshold to something far worse. And James was about to step through it.
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