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SCP-0113 - "The Gender Splitter"
Recommended music: "Rakata" by Arca
⚠️ Content warning: This article contains gender dysphoria, descriptions of self-harm, misogyny, the suggestion of suicide, as well as emotional and verbal abuse. ⚠️
Desktop is encouraged for optimal viewing.
Item #: SCP-113
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-113 is to be stored in a standard containment chamber at Site-329 secured within a 1m3 hermetically sealed glass case. The containment chamber must be equipped with airtight doors and an airlock system to prevent accidental contact with SCP-113. Only personnel with Level 3 clearance or higher are permitted to enter the containment chamber. Any experimentation involving SCP-113 requires the approval of the Site Director and must be conducted under strict supervision.
Potential medical uses of SCP-113 are pending further review and guideline establishment. The following have been established as protean criteria for body transplantation, and should not be regarded as definitive or complete:
| Category |
Criteria |
Description/Considerations |
| Medical |
Neurological Compatibility |
The brains should be similar in size and structure, to ensure functionality after the transplant. |
| Medical |
Immunological Compatibility |
The bodies should have compatible memotic frameworks to prevent memeplex rejections, much like current organ transplantation criteria with blood type. |
| Medical |
Physiological Compatibility |
Factors like body size, organ size and general health of the body should be considered. |
| Psychological |
Identity and Self Perception |
The individual's psychological perception of themselves (such as gender identity, age, etc.) should align with the new body. |
| Psychological |
Mental Health Stability |
The individual should be mentally prepared and stable enough to undergo the profound change that comes with a body swap. |
| Ethical |
Informed Consent |
Both individuals involved must fully understand the process and implications and give informed consent without coercion. |
| Ethical |
Exploitation Prevention |
There must be safeguards in place to ensure that no person is being exploited or pressured into a body swap, particularly those in vulnerable situations. |
| Ethical |
Legal Considerations |
Guidelines must be established to determine legal responsibility in the event of a crime or dispute. |
| Philosophical |
Consideration of Selfhood |
There should be an acknowledgment and understanding of the philosophical debate surrounding the notion of selfhood and identity in relation to a new body. |
| Philosophical |
Longevity and Natural Lifespan |
Considerations should be made about the implications of potentially prolonging life beyond a "natural" lifespan and the existential issues this raises. |
Current guidelines and best practices for body transplantation also encourage the completion of purely medical and psychological therapies prior to anomalous therapies, both for reasons of minimal invasion, and also in order to minimize the amount of patient duress in their consent for transplantation.
Description: SCP-113 is an irregularly shaped rock of raw jasper with a length of approximately 15 cm. The rock is predominantly grey with multicolored flecks, but transitions to a deep, polished red at its highest point. When two or more individuals come into direct physical contact with SCP-113 simultaneously, they experience an instantaneous exchange of consciousness. This phenomenon, designated as SCP-113-A, results in the complete transfer of each individual's consciousness into the other's body. The transfer appears to be permanent, with no known method of reversing the process.
Addendum 113-1: Discovery
SCP-113 was discovered on 04/17/2018, during a routine excavation at a classified underground research facility located in Zurich, Switzerland. The site and its adjacent rock quarry had been tagged by Foundation algorithms as likely having anomalous acquisitions available for discovery and extraction that were previously unavailable due to technological constraints. The artifact was identified as a rare geological specimen, but its anomalous properties were revealed when two researchers, Dr. Luther Luminax and Dr. Harvey Johnson, inadvertently touched the object simultaneously, causing an immediate SCP-113-A event. The incident was reported to Site-329, and a sample of the object was transported for containment and further study.
The following attachment was recorded on field equipment and auto-transcripted:
[Audio Log Begin]
Dr. Luminax: (muffled, as if speaking through a mask) "Alright, we're recording. This is Dr. Luminax, and I'm here with Dr. Johnson. We've just discovered an unusual rock specimen during the excavation at the Tulum archaeological site. We're about to examine it further."
Dr. Johnson: (muffled) "It doesn't look like anything we've encountered before. The mineral composition is… strange. Raw jasper is usually composite colored, and never this red without artificial intervention. Either this is possibly anomalous, or someone has been coming down here to polish it in their spare time."
(Sound of gloves rustling)
Dr. Luminax: "Okay, let's pick it up and take a closer look."
Dr. Johnson:"On three. One, two… three."
(Several seconds of silence)
Dr. Luminax: "What… what just happened?"
Dr. Johnson: "I… I don't know. I feel… different."
Dr. Luminax: "This is bizarre… I'm in your body, Dr. Johnson! Talk about a rock and a hard place, huh?"
Dr. Johnson:"I can't believe it… it's… disorienting. Seems like our senses of humor are intact at least."
Dr. Luminax: "Indeed. The sudden shift in perspective is quite… (pauses) 'rocking', to say the least. But on a serious note, we need to report this immediately. This rock is something extraordinary after all."
Dr. Johnson: "Agreed. We can’t haul the whole thing, let’s break a sample off and hope for the best. We'll also have to learn how to navigate our new… 'bodies of work' in the meantime.”
Dr. Luminax: "At least we're both… 'hardened' field experts."
Dr. Johnson: "And both men. Does it work in reverse?"
(Both touch SCP-113 once again.)
Dr. Johnson: "Huh, nothing."
Dr. Luminax: "Oh dear."
Dr. Johnson: "Let's get this specimen back to the lab for containment and further study. We might have just stumbled upon a groundbreaking discovery, no pun intended."
Dr. Luminax: (chuckles) "Well, let's 'rock and roll', then."
Dr. Johnson: “Oww… hey what the hell? My joints are killing me.”
Dr. Luminax: “Oh yeah. That's gout.”
[Audio Log End]
Addendum 113-2: Experiment Log
| Experiment 113-A-1 |
| Subject A: D-1293 (male, 29 years old) |
| Subject B: D-3572 (female, 21 years old) |
- Procedure: Both subjects were instructed to touch SCP-113 at the same time.
- Results: Subjects A and B experienced an SCP-113-A event. Subject A's consciousness was transferred to Subject B's body, and vice versa. Both subjects displayed confusion and distress upon realizing the change. Psychological evaluations revealed that their memories, personality traits, and cognitive abilities remained intact within their new bodies.
- The following attachment was recorded on field equipment and auto-transcripted:
[Audio Log Begin]
Dr. Luminax: "This is Dr. Luminax and we are commencing Experiment 113-A-1. We have two D-class subjects, D-1293 (Subject A) and D-3572 (Subject B), who will be instructed to touch SCP-113 simultaneously. We aim to observe and document the potential consciousness exchange and any related effects. Are both subjects ready?"
Subject A: "Yes, Doctor."
Subject B: "Ready."
Dr. Luminax: "Please proceed to touch SCP-113 on my count. One, two, three."
(Several seconds of silence)
Dr. Luminax: "Subjects A and B, please describe your current emotional state."
Subject A: (in Subject B's body) "This is… unsettling. I've always been a man, and now I'm in a woman's body. I feel… out of place, like I don't belong."
Subject B: (in Subject A's body): I… My identity has been a constant struggle. This unexpected shift has granted me a… tranquility. For once in my life, I feel a sense of fulfillment.
Dr. Luminax: "Thank you for sharing your experiences. We will continue to monitor your emotional and psychological states during the course of this experiment. It's important for us to understand the various ways individuals may react to such a dramatic change."
Subject A: "I just hope there's a way to reverse this."
Dr. Luminax: "We are… working on that. Safety first."
Subject B: "Am I allowed to remove myself from further experimentation?"
Subject A: "Oh no you don't, that's my body. Give it back!"
Subject B: (To Subject A) "Is it?" (To Dr. Luminax) "Doctor, I'm curious to see how this experience will affect my perspective on my own identity, even if the change is only temporary. Please."
Dr. Luminax: "We will be conducting further research to investigate the possibility of reversing the consciousness exchange. I'd deny your request, but the fact is we don't know how yet."
Subject A: "So that’s what we’re for right? To see just how messy the reversal can get?"
Dr. Luminax: "For now, please follow the assigned schedules and cooperate with the medical and psychological evaluations. This concludes Experiment 113-A-1."
[Audio Log End]
Research efforts were subsequently focused on discovering a reversal method.
- The following attachment was recorded on field equipment and auto-transcripted:
[Audio Log Transcript: Follow-up Interview with Subject B]
Dr. Luminax: "This is Dr. Luminax, and we are conducting a follow-up interview with Subject B, who is currently in D-1293’s body due to the effects of SCP-113. Subject B, can you share your thoughts on the body swap experience and any concerns you might have?"
Subject B: (in Subject A's body) "Doctor, this experience has been life-changing for me. As someone who has long struggled with my gender identity, the sudden change has brought me a sense of inner peace that I've never known before. I cannot overstate the importance of this object in helping people like me."
Dr. Luminax: "I understand your perspective, Subject B, but our primary focus is to study and contain the anomaly. We are still in the early stages of our research, and we must proceed with caution."
Subject B: "But don't you see, Doctor? That rock could be a modern medical miracle. If properly controlled, it could help countless individuals who suffer from gender dysphoria. It could even be made available to Foundation personnel and eventually released to the public in a non-anomalous form."
Dr. Luminax: "While your suggestions are intriguing B, we have an ethical responsibility to fully understand the effects and potential risks of SCP-113 before considering any applications."
Subject B: (voice becoming more emotional) "But if you swap our bodies back, I'll be trapped again in a body that isn't mine. You can't do that to me, Doctor. Please, don't take this away from me."
Dr. Luminax: "I understand your distress, Subject B, but we must complete our study and ensure the safety of all involved. Our primary goal is to contain and understand SCP-113. We cannot make exceptions."
Subject B: (hysterical) "You don't understand! This is the first time in my life that I've felt whole. You're condemning me to a life of misery and confusion by reversing this process. Please, reconsider."
Dr. Luminax: (calmly) "Subject B, I sympathize with your situation, but we must adhere to our research protocols. We will continue to study SCP-113, and if there is a safe and ethical way to utilize it in the future, we will explore those possibilities. However, at this time, we must proceed with the reversal process."
Subject B: "When will that be?"
Dr. Luminax: "You will be informed once we know."
Subject B: "Please take your time, Doctor."
[Audio Log End]
Addendum 113-3: Incident 113-1
On ██/██/20██, an unsanctioned experiment was conducted by Dr. Luminax. A week prior, a medical biopsy of Dr. Johnson's resulted, confirming a Grade IV glioblastoma and he was given weeks to live. This medical report was sent to Dr. Luminax while in Dr. Johnson's body, resulting in a HIPAA violation. Dr. Luminax recruited Dr. Johnson and a D-class personnel, and instructed them to touch SCP-113 while he held it in his hands. The results were unexpected, leading to a containment breach.
Dr. Luminax, along with the two other subjects, experienced an SCP-113-A event. However, instead of reversing the previous consciousness exchange, the event caused a three-way exchange, resulting in all involved consciousnesses being partially transferred into one another.
Upon realizing the unintended consequences of the experiment, Dr. Luminax, now one-third in a new D-class body, experienced a significant emotional breakdown. The containment breach alarm was triggered, and Site security was dispatched to contain SCP-113, apprehend the participants, and re-secure the containment chamber.
Following the containment breach, all affected personnel underwent a thorough psychological evaluation. Dr. Luminax, now partially the body of a female D-class, shared his experiences for research purposes.
| Note |
| Dr. Luminax: "This experience has given me a newfound empathy for those who suffer from gender dysphoria or struggle with their gender identity. The feeling of being trapped in a body that does not align with one's self-perception is disorienting and distressing… and I am only at a mere fraction of the potential severity. Although I have always approached SCP-113 from a clinical perspective, this incident has highlighted the emotional and psychological toll that such a condition can have on individuals. Moving forward, I am committed to exploring the potential therapeutic applications of SCP-113 while ensuring the safety and ethical considerations of all involved." |
Upon the completion of further testing and containment reinforcement, the affected staff members, including Dr. Luminax, were returned to their original bodies using SCP-113. Dr. Johnson passed away 8 days later. A personal note from Dr. Luminax has been included in the file.
| Note |
| Dr. Luminax: "I cannot express the profound impact this experience has had on me, both as a researcher and as a human being. I now understand, to some extent, the daily struggles and emotional turmoil. I promise to carry this empathy with me in my future work, and I hope that one day, our research can provide relief and support for those who need it most." |
[Audio Log End]
The following attachment was recorded on field equipment and auto-transcripted:
[Audio Log Transcript: Follow-up Interview with D-3572 (“Subject B”) and Dr. Luminax]
Subject B: "… do we know each other?"
Dr. Luminax: "Yes, I am Dr. Luminax; I've been in a different body since you've known me."
Subject B: "How has the other person fared?"
Dr. Luminax: "Subject B, I wanted to speak with you personally following my own experience with SCP-113. I must apologize for not fully understanding the depth of your feelings and the impact the body swap had on your gender dysphoria. I am truly sorry."
Subject B: "Apologies don't change the fact that I'm back in this body that feels like a prison. You could have done something, but you didn't. Now, I'm suffering again."
Dr. Luminax: "I understand your frustration, and I want you to know that my perspective has changed. I am now committed to exploring the potential therapeutic applications of SCP-113 for individuals like you, while ensuring safety and ethical considerations."
Subject B: "That's all well and good, Doctor, but it doesn't help me right now. While you were able to return to your original body, I was forced back into a body that doesn't feel like it belongs to me."
Dr. Luminax: "I know my words may provide little comfort to you at the moment, but I want to assure you that I will do everything in my power to help you and others who are struggling with their gender identity."
Subject B: (coldly) "I hope you remember how it felt when you were trapped in that other body, Doctor. I hope that feeling stays with you, and you never forget the pain and confusion it caused. Maybe then, you'll truly understand what it's like for people like me. Maybe you should have been stuck in that body too."
Dr. Luminax: "Your feelings are valid, Subject B, and I want to assure you that my empathy and understanding have grown as a result of my experience. I will not forget the impact this has had on me, and I will continue to work towards finding a solution that can bring relief to those in need. You will see."
[Audio Log End]
Addendum 113-5: Ongoing Research
Following the successful reversal of all body swaps caused by SCP-113 after Incident 113-1, Dr. Luminax submitted a proposal to the Ethics Committee to explore the potential therapeutic applications of SCP-113 for individuals experiencing gender dysphoria. The proposal was approved under strict guidelines and with ongoing oversight.
Dr. Luminax arranged a meeting with Subject B to discuss the possibility of using SCP-113 in a controlled, therapeutic setting.
The following attachment was recorded on field equipment and auto-transcripted:
[Audio Log Transcript: Follow-up Interview with Subject B and Dr. Luminax]
Dr. Luminax: "Subject B, I have some news. The Ethics Committee has approved the use of SCP-113 for therapeutic purposes, with strict guidelines and oversight. I believe that this could help alleviate your gender dysphoria, and I would like to offer you the opportunity to be the first recipient of this treatment."
Subject B: (hesitant) "Doctor, I appreciate the offer, but I'm not sure if I can trust you after what happened before."
Dr. Luminax: "I understand your concerns, but I assure you that we will follow every precaution and guideline to ensure your safety. To show you how sure I am of our commitment, I would like to volunteer myself as your treatment-giver. My body is male, as was D-1293's. This could be a chance for you to find the relief you've been seeking. Maybe permanently."
Subject B: (tearful, without hesitation) "I'll do it. I don't care if I can't trust you. I've been living in pain for so long, and the thought of finally being free from it is overwhelming. I'll take any risk. Just help me."
Dr. Luminax: "I'm glad to hear that, Subject B. I believe this treatment has the potential to change lives, and together, we can make it a reality."
Subject B breaks down in tears.
Dr. Luminax: (comforting) "Sometimes, the most profound discoveries emerge from the darkest of circumstances. Together, we will explore the depths of this anomaly, and reshape the world as we know it."
[Audio Log End]
Addendum 113-6: Post-Therapeutic Interview with Subject B
Following the approved therapeutic use of SCP-113 between Dr. Luminax and Subject B, a log was created to document recorded statements from Subject B regarding their experiences post-body change.
Following review of the log, the Ethics Committee has initiated a review of the approved therapeutic use of SCP-113 and its potential impact on subjects like Subject B. Additional research and oversight will be required to assess the safety, efficacy, and ethical implications of the treatment.
The following attachment was recorded on field equipment and auto-transcripted:
[Audio Log Transcript: Subject B]
Date: ██/██/████
Time: ██:██
Location: [REDACTED]
| Statement 1 |
| Subject B: "Things have improved after the initial swap with Dr. Luminax's body, but I have good days and bad days. My joints ache at times, but that is a small price to pay I suppose. On good days, I feel an incredible sense of relief. It's like a weight has been lifted, and I can finally be who I am. But then, on bad days, something changes, and I'm plunged back into that dark, suffocating feeling of dysphoria. I don't understand why." |
| Statement 2 |
| Subject B: "I don't understand what's happening. One moment, I'm at peace, and the next, I'm in agony. It's like I'm constantly being ripped apart and stitched back together. I can't predict when it will happen or how long it will last." |
| Statement 3 |
| Subject B: "I'm grateful for the moments of freedom, but the unpredictable nature of this treatment is unbearable. It feels like I'm at the mercy of something I can’t control, and there's no escape from the torment." |
| Statement 4 |
| Subject B: "I can't live like this. The constant fluctuations are driving me insane. I need help, but it feels like there's no hope of alleviation or cure. Let me speak with the Doctor. Doctor Luminax. I'm begging you. Something is wrong." |
[Audio Log End]
Addendum 113-7: Interview with Subject B and Dr. Luminax
4 months after submitting a request for a meeting with Dr. Luminax, Subject B is granted the opportunity to speak with the doctor they body-swapped with. The interview takes place in a secure, monitored room within the facility.
Following the interview, the Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into Dr. Luminax's conduct and the potential abuse of SCP-113 for personal gain. The wellbeing of Subject B and other affected individuals will be closely monitored, and appropriate actions will be taken to mitigate any harm caused by the SCP-113 therapy.
The following attachment was recorded on field equipment and auto-transcripted:
[Audio Log Begin]
Dr. Luminax: (euphoric) "Ah, Subject B, my dear fellow traveler on this wondrous journey of self-discovery! Isn't it glorious to be free from the shackles of a fixed identity, to embrace the boundless possibilities that exist within us all? How is your thoroughly cisgender, male body treating you?"
Subject B: (visibly distraught) "Doctor, it's… it's been months since we last spoke. I haven't seen you since the transplant. I… I need to know why I’ve been changing so much. My gender dysphoria still flares up. I can't… I can't bear this any longer."
Dr. Luminax: (unfazed) "You sure that isn't gout? It has flare ups, you know."
Subject B: "Yes I'm sure it isn't the gout."
Dr. Luminax: "My dear, the whole world is an ever-changing tapestry of experiences, ripe for exploration! And what a thrill it is! You have taught me that!"
Subject B: (desperate) "A thrill? Do you even remember who was in that body before you? Me! And (shouting) you said you’d fix me! You promised me a male body! But what is this shit?! Were you closeted? Confused? Transphobic? Why can't I settle on something? What did you do to me?"
Dr. Luminax: (smirking) "Ah, but why settle when one can soar? I've never had more fun in my life. I'm the life of the party here. A tight 21 year old body can do wonders in the way of corporate ladder-climbing. Can you just imagine how much fun an ontokineticist could have?"
Subject B: (in tears) "You… you're using this… for your own selfish gain? Your sick fun? You don't care about what it's doing to me. You don’t care about any of this at all!"
Dr. Luminax: (nonchalantly) "My dear Subject B, one must seize the opportunities that life presents, not yield them back."
Subject B: "You don't understand any of this! I would have gladly swapped bodies with a man double your age and with double your medical conditions, were it to mean I could get even a few years of uninterrupted relief… of harmony. You're in this for the immortality. You're a regular body swapper. Nothing more than a theif!"
Dr. Luminax: (sternly) "It is much more. I've discovered a new dimension of existence, and I intend to revel in it, B. Do not look at me like that. You wished for the exchange, and I gave it to you."
Subject B: "I was under duress!"
Dr. Luminax: "Though it is not constant, you have some relief, no? There is always the better end of any deal. Sorry! I am much happier. Can’t you appreciate that at least? Or… will nothing satisfy you? Yeah, that's it. As I thought."
(Pause)
Subject B: "How do you identify today?"
Dr. Luminax: "What? What do you care?"
Subject B: "I have my own theory."
Dr. Luminax: "We are done here. And once this body is spent, I'll give it to someone after you. Someone even younger."
[Audio Log End]
Note: A post-hoc analysis of the events of this document show a correlation between Subject B's dysphoria post-transplant and Dr. Luminax's fluid gender identities.
Addendum 113-8: Final Audio Log - Reversal of SCP-113 Effects
Per the Ethics Committee's decision and in accordance with "The Testing Rights of D-Class Personnel Statement," the effects of SCP-113 between Subject B and the now-former Dr. Luminax are to be reversed. Dr. Luminax has been stripped of his positions and credentials, and is scheduled for amnestic treatment and dismissal from the Foundation's employment.
Following the incident, Subject B was provided with appropriate psychological support and monitoring. The use of SCP-113 for therapeutic purposes is currently under review, pending the outcome of the Ethics Committee's investigation into the events surrounding Dr. Luminax's actions and the potential risks and benefits associated with its application.
The following attachment was recorded on field equipment and auto-transcripted:
[Audio Log Begin]
(The sound of a door opening is heard, followed by footsteps as security personnel escort the disgraced doctor into the testing chamber. Subject B stands near the table where SCP-113 is placed. The consciousness swap has not yet taken place.)
Subject B: (calmly) "Let's get this over with."
Former Dr. Luminax: (enraged, laughing) "You ungrateful brat! You would destroy my life, my career! But you've made them. You're my magnum opus. On the other hand… you don't even know who you are, do you?"
Subject B: (shocked) "What have you done to my body?"
(Subject B's body can be seen with poorly-healed scars along its forearms.)
Former Dr. Luminax: (mockingly) "Since our swap, I've realized that I am a female. You've helped me with that. So, being in a female's body I enhanced these breasts, to feel more at home. Like them? And the lips? They were gladly paid for by the Site Director. You understand, don't you? (Pause) What's the matter? Not a good day to have eyes? Don't want to go through with the swap-back any more?"
(Subject B remains silent.)
Former Dr. Luminax: "It's part of the experiment. Don't you get it? SCP-113 is proof of it; you can never feel at home in a body that isn't truly yours. If you don't already fit in your own skin, then that's tough shit. There's nothing wrong with my body, never was; there's something wrong with you. And you know what? That we're here at all means my experiment was a success, B. You have outdone yourself."
Subject B: "You're a monster. I got to read the file. Did Dr. Johnson know when you swapped him back? You didn't tell him, did you? I hope they don't wipe your mind, so that you can remember what you've learned. And stay trapped in this dull, stagnant body."
(The former doctor leans in.)
Former Dr. Luminax: "I am your gender dysphoria, manifested, B. Proof that nothing will ever resolve the fractured, confused mess that you… truly… are. Deeper than skin. You'll always be an oddity. This is about my work, my genius. This is not your brain at work. Get it? Your discomfort was a disposable part of that greater whole. It's checkmate."
Subject B: "What… what the fuck are you talking about?"
Former Dr. Luminax: "Our little game is proof that your issues are self-created, psychosomatic… imaginary. I've proved my thesis; dysphoria is not inherent to a body, but to a mind. And so, no body is good enough for you! Your sickness does not lie in a body at all. It is in that cloistered, closed, B for bitch mind of yours, and it will be with you no matter where you go, or what you do, or whose body you occupy! (shouting, standing) YOU. ARE. AN. ANOMALY!”
Without a word, Subject B picks up SCP-113 from the table and suddenly uses it to crush the former doctor's skull. The body goes limp and is not revivable.
[Audio Log End]
The only thing constant is change.