Here is a concise summary of the SCP-978 "Desire Camera" story:
**Object:** SCP-978, a Polaroid camera that reveals the innermost desires of the person being photographed.
**Discovery:** Found in 1985 by a woman who took a picture of her husband, only to discover him in the arms of his secretary.
**Testing:**
* Reveals desires of humans, but not non-anomalous objects
* Results vary from simple whims to deep-seated desires
* Tested on various SCPs (paranormal entities) with intriguing and sometimes disturbing results
* Also tested on Foundation personnel, exposing their desires, fears, or true nature
**Containment:** Stored in secure locker H-J-12 at Site 17 to prevent misuse, particularly for blackmail.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, numbered and in short sentences, excluding opinions:
**General Facts**
1. In June 1985, Mark Johnson and his wife Sophie used a Polaroid Supercolor 645 camera on vacation in Myrtle Beach.
2. The camera, later known as SCP-978, reveals the innermost desires of the person being photographed when developed.
**SCP-978 Containment and Usage**
3. SCP-978 is kept under wraps by the Foundation primarily to prevent its use for blackmail.
4. Containment guidelines strictly forbid using the camera for non-documentation purposes.
5. All uses of SCP-978 must be thoroughly logged and checked.
**Testing on Non-Anomalous Objects and Humans**
6. The camera does not work on non-anomalous inanimate objects (e.g., a blue office chair).
7. Initial tests on the research team showed minimal changes in photos, revealing minor desires or comfort-seeking behaviors.
**Testing on D-Class Personnel**
8. A D-Class personnel's photo showed him scuba diving with his family, contrary to his current situation.
9. Another D-Class's photo revealed him with a smiling baby identified as his one-year-old daughter.
10. Results for D-Class personnel with specific conditions (e.g., SCP-217 victim) showed desires that were not necessarily for a cure.
**Testing on Animals**
11. Photos of lab mice and rabbits showed them engaging in natural behaviors (eating, mating).
12. A zebra finch's photo showed it escaping its cage.
13. A guard dog's photo showed it playing fetch with its handler.
14. Cockroaches showed no difference between the photo and reality.
**Testing on Other SCPs**
15. Some SCPs (e.g., SCP-173, SCP-343, SCP-014, SCP-063) showed no visible difference between the picture and reality.
16. SCP-035's photo showed an individual wearing the mask, surrounded by masked corpses.
17. SCP-043's photo showed the album being returned to its sleeve.
18. SCP-049's photo showed the Plague Doctor hugging a child, surrounded by instances of SCP-049-2.
19. SCP-050's photo was predictably playful, showing recursive photography.
20. SCP-053's photo showed her riding with SCP-682 in a friendly setting.
21. SCP-096's photo showed an empty cell.
22. SCP-085's photo showed her engaging in the same activity but in 3D.
23. SCP-106's photo showed him in a serene, natural setting with an older woman.
24. SCP-168's photo showed a teenage boy using the calculator for homework.
25. SCP-261's photo showed the vending machine buried in coins.
26. SCP-507's photo showed him as a Foundation researcher.
27. SCP-682's photo showed it surrounded by corpses, including the photographer.
**Testing on Foundation Personnel**
28. Dr. Bright's photo showed a tombstone with his name.
29. Dr. Clef's photo was mostly unchanged but with a hand gesture where his head should be.
30. A young girl with cloven hooves appeared in the background of Dr. Clef's photo.
31. Dr. Fisher's photo revealed the desires of his pet hamster, not his own.