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SCP-8936: "The Candlefish"

October 13, 2026 · 30 min

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SCP-8936 is a minor god presiding over the concept of extinction. It takes the form of a small forage fish with a fire in its abdomen - a species it calls a "candlefish." SCP-8936 can mimic any method of communication from any animal species, including humans. It is also capable of freeform flight, appearing to "swim" in midair, and is consistently aware when any given species is nearing extinction. These are believed to be aspects of its godhood, rather than traits common to the "candlefish" species as a whole.

Content Warnings: Extinction, apocalypse, imperialism.

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SCP Archives was created by Pacific S. Obadiah 
SCP-8936 was written by DS al Coda
Script by Daisy McNamara

Narrator - Ferah Ahmet
Carver - Janine Bower
SCP-8936 - Tanja Milojevic
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Dialogue Editor - Daisy McNamara
Art - Eduardo Valdés-Hevia
Composer & Sound Designer - Mattie roi Berger
Showrunner - Daisy McNamara
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