An Antarctic expedition uncovers the frozen remains of life forms that predate humanity by eons, hinting at a terrifying extraterrestrial history. As the explorers venture deeper into a massive, ancient city hidden behind a mountain range, they realize they are not alone. The narrative builds a sense of cosmic dread, revealing that human civilization is but a fleeting anomaly in a universe dominated by elder things. It is a chilling fusion of science and horror that questions the safety of knowledge itself.