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There Is No Antimemetics Division
Authorqntm
PublisherBallantine Books, Del Rey Books
Publication date
January 31, 2015 – January 1, 2016 (web serial)
November 11, 2025 (hardcover, ebook, audiobook)
ISBN978-0-593-98375-1

There Is No Antimemetics Division is a science fiction and horror novel by qntm, the pen name of British writer Sam Hughes. The novel, which was originally published as a web serial novel to the collaborative writing website SCP Wiki from January 31, 2015 through January 1, 2016, was physically published by Del Rey Books and Ballantine Books on November 11, 2025. Following the director of the Antimemetics Division of the mysterious organization, it is Hughes' first traditionally published work.

Synopsis

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Marie Quinn is the director of a secretive organization (the "Antimemetics Division") that protects humanity from "unknowns", anomalous creatures that can erase themselves from the memories of all who view them. As the Antimemetics Division's research deepens, Quinn begins to uncover repressed memories and finds herself ensnared in a conspiracy that threatens all of reality.

Development

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There Is No Antimemetics Division was originally released in chapters on the SCP Wiki from January 31, 2015 through January 1, 2016.[1] The published version of the novel retains some of the original formatting from the version on the SCP Wiki, such as redacted information and missing letters,[2] but omits all of the character names and concepts from the wiki that are still released under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license, which the SCP Wiki uses.[3]

The UK publishing rights for the novel were acquired by Del Rey Books in 2024, while the North American rights were acquired by Ballantine Books.[4] The novel was released on November 11, 2025.[5]

Reception

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The novel received positive reception from critics. The Washington Post praised the novel, describing it as containing "a story worthy of Lovecraft" and noting the use of inserted documents from the in-universe Antimemetics Division as a way of increasing the book's immersion.[6] Lisa Tuttle, writing in The Guardian, recommended the novel as an "unforgettable" read.[7] Dirt also published a positive review, praising the novel's plot and connection to modern-day anxieties around technology.[8] Kirkus Reviews positively compared the book to The Twilight Zone and The Matrix, while Publishers Weekly complimented the book's concepts but noted that the "zany narrative" could potentially confuse readers.[5][2]

Adaptations

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A four-episode web series adaptation of the CC BY-SA 3.0 / SCP Wiki edition, SCP: There Is No Antimemetics Division, directed by Andrea Joshua Asnicar, was released from March 27 to April 16, 2024.[9] A black-and-white short film adaptation of that edition directed by Adria Lang was screened at the 2025 Chattanooga Film Festival.[10]

References

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  1. ^ Hughes, Sam (2018-11-23). "There Is No Antimemetics Division (V1)". qntm. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  2. ^ a b "There Is No Antimemetics Division". Publishers Weekly. 2025-08-26. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  3. ^ Hughes, Sam (2024-09-19). "I have a publishing deal!". qntm. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
  4. ^ Wood, Heloise (2024-07-03). "Del Rey snaps up high concept sci-fi cosmic horror from Sam Hughes". The Bookseller. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  5. ^ a b "There Is No Antimemtics Division". Kirkus Reviews. 2025-08-29. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  6. ^ Keiser, Jess (2025-11-10). "Horror oozes out of the internet in this inventively creepy novel". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  7. ^ Tuttle, Lisa (2025-11-07). "The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup". The Guardian. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  8. ^ Rao, Meghna (2025-01-20). "Antimemetics". Dirt. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  9. ^ Collins, Phil (April 1, 2024). "Cool Short – SCP: There Is No Antimemetics Division – Episode 1". Live For Films. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  10. ^ Long, Kyle (2025-06-24). "Chattanooga 2025 Review: Four "Funsize Epics" Bring the Atmosphere and Ambiguity". ScreenAnarchy. Retrieved 2025-11-21.
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