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This image reference, , is most famously associated with SCP-023 , a terrifying anomaly known in urban legend and horror circles as the Black Shuck . The Legend of the Black Shuck

: It was originally one of the Great Shucks bred by the "Unnamed Lords" to be loyal, powerful executioners.

While the SCP legend is the most prominent, "023.jpg" also appears in historical and artistic archives: 023.jpg

: It first gained notoriety after attacking a church and killing many of its members. Alternative Contexts for "023.jpg"

: A metal miniature of Loki from the "Wizards and Lizards" series. This image reference, , is most famously associated

: An India ink drawing by Edouard Manet from 1882, which became the first painting ever reproduced in color.

: If you make eye contact with the creature, you or a member of your immediate family will die exactly one year after the contact is broken. Alternative Contexts for "023

The story of SCP-023 centers on a large, shaggy canine with bright orange-red eyes and thick black fur. According to the lore, the creature's torso constantly emits a thick black fog that nearly obscures its entire body. The horror of SCP-023 lies in its "eye contact" curse: