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EPISODE · Aug 8, 2026 · 5 MIN

SCP-8380: The Pool That Chooses One Swimmer

from The Redacted Files · host Hand

The pool is shallow enough to stand in. Everyone else can climb out. But the water has chosen one swimmer who cannot reach the surface.SCP-8380 turns an ordinary swimming pool into a trap for one chosen person, while the same water pushes every rescuer away.A restrained paranormal mystery blending aquatic horror, dark fiction, suspense, and immersive audio drama.ATTRIBUTION & LICENSEBased on "SCP-8380" by TroutMaskReplica.Original source: https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-8380License: CC BY-SA 3.0 — https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/Adaptation: English dramatized linear audio adaptation.This derivative audio adaptation is offered under the same CC BY-SA 3.0 license.Reconstructed dialogue consists of short bridge lines conservatively derived from source-recorded hesitation, rescue actions, pleading, and argument. No new anomalous power, motive, or outcome was invented. Full segment disclosure is in review.json.The separately credited anthology.jpeg and thumbnail.png page images are not used.

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