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File Entry - "Simon says smile"

Specimen ID - 004

Classification - Alpha Object

Description - There are currently seven identical instances of specimen 004 that are, or have been, under Foundation control to this date. Specimen 004 is a black VHS cassette from an unknown make, with the title 'Simon Says Smile' printed across the front with each word branching out from a single 'S' in a assortment of text colors. The tape contains approximately 032:47:42 minutes of colorless footage featuring a small wooden stage with a circus themed backdrop. At 002:37:46, a character in clown attire emerges on screen from stage left and moves to stage center. The character introduces himself as 'Simon the Clown' and then proceeds to play Simon Says with the viewer, voicing several commands most often beginning with the statement; "simon says." After commands that don't include the previously mentioned statement, Simon will pause for a few seconds before laughing briefly and waving his finger in a disapproving manner following with the statement; "I didn't say simon says."

The first of Simon the Clown's commands are basic activities such as clapping your hands, jumping up and down, and touching your nose. As the footage progresses, the commands issued will start to become violent or malicious in nature. Towards the end of the video, the directions given will often result in fatal consequences. At 018:01:07, Simon issues the command; "Simon says set a fire." At 026:19:59, Simon asks the viewer to kill anyone in their immediate vicinity. At the end of the footage, Simon the Clown issues his last command to "Smile" although doesn't say either "Simon says" or "I didn't say simon says." After which the footage abruptly ends. Throughout the entirety of the video, the camera shot very slowly pans in on Simon the Clown.

Any human subjects viewing 004 footage will be compelled by an unknown memetic or telepathic force to follow the instructions given by it's featured character. The longer a subject is exposed to the footage, the stronger the impulse to follow the commands becomes. Willingly following the directions has also been noted enhance the video's effects. All documented subjects to date who have terminated while observing 004 were noted to be smiling postmortem. If the footage is discontinued, all observed effects cease and subjects will resume their normal functions. Also, viewing the video or audio alone doesn't seem to cause any of the observed effects. When questioned afterwards, surviving subjects have expressed no awareness of any memetic or telepathic interference in their choices, and have all claimed they performed the actions willingly. When asked why, they all stated; "Because Simon said to do it."

Containment Protocol - All instances of specimen 004 are to be contained within a double lock safe and guarded by two(2) security officer class personnel. 004's storage container is not to be opened by anyone without clearance from a Department Admin. Any tests or experiments involving the use of a 004 instance are to be monitored by two(2) Researchers from a separate room. Any personnel observing signs of being effected by 004 outside of controlled procedures are to be immediately restrained and transported to the Psychiatric Department for mental evaluation.

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File Entry - "Bump in the night"

Specimen ID - 003

Classification - Beta Entity

Description - Specimen 003 is a hairless, genderless, pale skinned humanoid measuring approximately 43 inches from head to toe with no other discernible physical features other then a pair of reflective eyes and a mouth with a proto-sapient dental structure similar to that of an ape. It's eyes lack visible irises or pupils and resemble white pearls when viewed in light. 003 appears to prefer spaces devoid of light and becomes distressed when exposed to a source of light higher then 10 lumens. When in a space that has an area of at least 5 feet by 5 feet that is at a sufficient light level, entity will begin construction of a lair, utilizing any materials provided in it's immediate vicinity or any areas near by that are at the sufficient light level. This can include but is not limited to; furniture, clothing, household appliances, wall panels, floorboards, and any other materials or items that it deems feasible for the construction of it's lair.

Most active during the night, 003's diet consists of insects, rodents, birds, small mammals, and scraps of human food acquired in the absence of human activity. Specimen doesn't observe any natural hostility toward humans, however seems to actively avoid human contact when possible. In the event 003 encounters a human or animal subject, specimen will cease movement and maintain eye contact with said subject. There have been no reports of violent encounters involving 003 however specimen does display physical strength equal to that of an adolescent human male and can inflict minimal injury if not handled appropriately.

Containment Protocol - Specimen is to be contained in a standard 7ft by 7ft by 7ft cell and provided with the appropriate habitat and provisions necessary for it's survival. Light level within the cell is to be maintained at a steady level of no more then 10 lumens. Cell is to be cleaned by at least two(2) Test Subject class personnel every 48 hours. No direct or indirect interaction is to be made with 003 at any time without clearance from a Department Admin and any actions performed by 003 are to be monitored carefully and documented by on-site researchers. In the event of a code 003 breach of containment, all departments in and around the breach area are to be sealed and locked until ECS core personnel arrive on site to reestablish capture and containment of specimen 003.

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