SCP-6448 : Not Deer

SCP-6448 was officially assigned anomalous classification in 1980, though they have been recognised by local people since 1947. SCP-6448 is a firmly cemented figure in Appalachian folklore, known colloquially as the "Not Deer" due to their striking similarity to the species they imitate. Many locals claim to have encountered instances of SCP-6448, or possess knowledge of an individual who has. A majority of local communities living in rural areas of high activity are aware of the precautions required to avoid hostile encounters, primarily due to urban legends and stories involving the entities.

SCP-6448 were previously researched at Site-41, located in ████, North Carolina. On 11/01/1994, a group of 3 SCP-6448 instances broke into the Site utilising a tunnel system carved over an extended period of time. This triggered containment breach alarm systems and the Site entered lockdown protocol. The single instance kept in containment, being prepared for dissection, was lost in the breach and not recovered. Over the following decade, a further 5 SCP-6448 instances would be captured and contained, all of which would escape the Site through tunnels carved by other SCP-6448 entities. The decision was made to transfer all instances to Site-44, overseas, to prevent further breaches. Since this decision, no capture attempts have been successful.

Recently Recorded Civilian Encounters
The first reports of SCP-6448 surfaced around the week of 07/07/1947. In the time since the genus’ discovery, many members of the public have encountered the entities, though most accidentally stumbling upon them do not alert local authorities. This is typically due to the SCP-6448 instance either merely watching the subject or becoming hostile. The following is a log of all recorded 911 calls related to SCP-6448 phenomena since the year 2000.

It should be noted that this represents a small fraction of human to SCP-6448 encounters, as the majority of occasions go unnoticed and undocumented. On each of these occasions, all associated video, photographs and objects were confiscated by MTF Gamma-4, who also called off public investigation. Cover stories 356α “Home Break-In” and 898Γ “Missing 411” were successfully implemented.

INCIDENT 6448-ALPHA
On 29/11/2019, MTF Gamma-4 (“Green Stags”) successfully detained and captured an instance of SCP-6448, with the assistance of MTF Nu-7 (“Hammer Down”)’s heavy vehicles division and highly experimental shock rifles. The resulting skirmish left a single instance unconscious, which was swiftly placed aboard an armoured CH-47 Chinook helicopter en route to Site-44 in England to prevent outside assistance. Upon reaching the Site, the sedated entity was transferred to a containment cell without incident. The following is a log of events thereafter.

Date: 30/11/2019
Location: Site-44, Foulness Island, England

[BEGIN LOG]

SCP-6448 instance is contained within a large, reinforced steel containment cell, having just awoken from heavy sedation. Cryptozoology Specialist F. Ozz stands in front of a large one-way glass window that encompasses the room’s South side.

Researcher Ozz: Greetings, SCP-6448.

The instance suddenly bolts upright and stares at the intercom.

Researcher Ozz: Can you understand me? We’ve seen your genus speak English just fine in the past.

The instance does not respond. It begins licking its arm.

Researcher Ozz: Please, we know your secret.

The instance pauses.

Researcher Ozz: Admittedly it wasn’t exactly well kept. If you’d just look at yourself for more than a few seconds, it is very clear that you’re not… normal.

The instance is stood facing away from the window. Its neck swivels 180°, visibly breaking multiple vertebrae as there is an audible crack. It does not blink.

Researcher Ozz: (To containment staff) I thought you said this was one-way? (Staff mumbling) It is?

The instance’s gaze remains locked on Researcher Ozz.

Researcher Ozz: Are you something imitating deer? It is clear that, if so, you possess basic anatomical knowledge on them, though details are faulty. In fact, a better question would be… how? Assuming you are not what you pretend to be.

The instance opens its mouth, which contains abnormally sharp teeth. Its jaw moves in a manner that seems to imitate speech. No intelligible dialect is heard, rather, a sound similar to gagging or choking is audible.

Researcher Ozz: Shall we move on? What I’m more concerned with here is why you take our people. Is it to settle a vendetta? For food? Spite?

The instance blinks for the first time in the interview. The movement is noticeably forced.

Researcher Ozz: Responding is mandatory.

The instance shows no reaction.

Researcher Ozz: (Sternly) If you will not comply, maybe you’d like to see your brand new containment cel-

SCP-6448: R-

Researcher Ozz: (Pauses)

SCP-6448: R- Rasaerch. Research. (The instance speaks in a distorted version of Ozz’s own voice)

Researcher Ozz: Research? What kind of-

SCP-6448: July 7, 1947.

The instance suddenly rams the 20 inch thick one-way glass, cracking it slightly.

Researcher Ozz: (Stumbles backwards)

The instance begins to collapse. It contorts violently and begins screaming. Its abdomen bulges and writhes.

Researcher Ozz: Get the Stags in here now!

A black, viscous, tendrilous mass erupts out of the instance's side. It leaps and squirms around the cell before shattering the viewing window. The remaining carcass is entirely hollow.

Site-44 Breach System: Containment breach detected. All personnel report to the nearest safe room. Containment Sector 4 blast doors will seal in 10 seconds.

The tendrilous mass swiftly manoeuvres outside of Sector 4 in seconds, clearing the lockdown area. It travels in the direction of the main exit.

Site-44 Breach System: Full Site lockdown initiated. Locking main exit in 5 seconds.

The mass clears the main desk. It shatters the glass on the front exit and disappears into the outside shrubbery.

[END LOG]

A two month long search proved unsuccessful in locating the escaped anomaly. Additionally, since this incident, there has been an unprecedented increase of CWD afflicted deer and UFO reports in the area surrounding Site-44. Further research is ongoing.