Estatua Cthulhu

This is a rigorous multiverse cultivation novel! Watch the protagonist, Zhong Shenxiu, as he wanders through various realms, pursues longevity, explodes the system, and becomes the master of the multiverse. Here, there are modern martial arts, classical cultivation, jianghu of Cthulhu, horror worlds, steam punk… Infinite worlds, infinite possibilities, all in the 'Lord Shenxiu'!

This hilarious fantasy story mixes mythological figures, cosmic entities, and a wolf babysitter with just too much contracts on his hands. It revolves around a Monstrous—though, gullible—wolf, reduced to a babysitter and a magnet for bad contracts. Ruben—formerly Ravenswood—is a classic “grumpy but good-hearted” reluctant hero. He is powerful and fearsome, but his terrible decision-making and misfortune always puts him in some kind of inconvenient pact. He got captured by a Human, who later tricked him into a lifelong contract of protecting his daughter, Alicia—whose identity is shrouded in mystery—who also turned out to be a psychotic Yandere! In an attempt to flee the suddenly-catastrophic Gihon—which is earth—with the Human’s daughter, Ruben was obstructed by Pluto, who also tricked him into an absurd pact to slay THE Cthulhu, as the ticket to let him through the other world. Ruben urgently sought to escape Gihon, so he unwisely agreed, only to recall who the all-powerful Cthulhu was. It was too late, though. Successfully crossing worlds to Pison—another type of earth—our Fenrir was met with the “Queen of the coast,” also known as Leviathan—a severe pervert. She attacked and defeated him, but when he woke up, she had apparently made a Master-servant pact with him, in his sleep. As they traveled seeking human cities in Pison, our misfortunate wolfie encountered a godman; Jobina, the daughter of Job, the second of the seven mortal powers. Jobina—a masochist with a vendetta against Leviathan, and a tendency to turn everything into a competition—attacked him for being associated with the evil Leviathan, only to be soundly defeated. Shocked by reality, Jobina protested that she also wanted a pact with Ruben, so he’ll coach her to be powerful. And when the time is right, she’ll slay Leviathan! Our easy-to-fool protagonist, and his terrible life choices, agreed, recruiting yet another troublemaker he’d have to babysit. He only wants an easy going life without problems and crisis! The story has a larger plot, where Ruben—and his babies—constantly, “accidentally,” ruin Sarvest—the antagonist—plans. Sarvest is used to dealing with gods and cosmic entities, not an unworthy—yet effective—opponent in a bubbling wolf-turned-human. Ruben later meets what we would call God—a dumb teenager who only cares about entertainment—who also duped Ruben, using his kind-heartedness, into some kind of horrible pact. “The Silent Pact of a Wolf Babysitter” is a story filled with laughs, chaos, and unexpected twists. It follows Ruben’s misadventures as he navigates a world of cosmic powers, absurd pacts, and the challenges of babysitting a group of eccentric and overpowered individuals. With a larger plot involving Satanas’s grand schemes and Ruben’s accidental heroism, this tale promises both humor and a compelling narrative.

Year 2024, Shanghai's Lujiazui Skyline Lin Santou, a food delivery rider navigating the neon-lit canyons of Shanghai's financial district, never expected his mundane life to intersect with cosmic horror. But when his vision suddenly fractured during a routine delivery, he glimpsed the truth - the so-called cultivators of this world were not ascended beings, but Cthulhu-aligned parasites burrowing beneath human skulls. The ancient bronze sword that had pierced the sun three years ago had not been a meteorite. Its jagged blade, still suspended in the stratosphere, pulsed with eldritch energy that warped reality itself. Those who claimed to have ascended to immortality were merely hosts for the Deep Ones - their neural pathways now conduits for alien consciousness. "Enlightenment is a prison," whispered the spectral figure that materialized before Lin Santou's trembling eyes. The entity's form defied comprehension, its silhouette flickering between human and something far more ancient. "The true cultivation system is a meat grinder. Your so-called 'flying immortals' are nothing but bait for the Old Ones." As the sky above Lujiazui darkened with unnatural storm clouds, Lin Santou's newly awakened Eye of Profound Mysteries burned with forbidden knowledge. Beneath the shimmering holograms of skyscrapers, the city's pulse quickened to a rhythm that matched the throbbing heart of R'lyeh. This was no ordinary conspiracy. The financial district's glass towers concealed temples where bankers chanted eldritch hymns, their stock trades secretly funding the resurrection of pre-human gods. Even the delivery app on his phone pulsed with subliminal sigils - a digital为空白 (blank) that led not to restaurants, but to thresholds between dimensions. Lin Santou's hands shook as he gripped the handlebars of his electric bike. The city he'd always known was a facade. Beneath the surface of Shanghai's relentless modernity churned an ocean of madness, where even the air itself carried the whispers of cosmic predators.

Psychiatrist Dr. Erin Watson inherits cursed manuscripts from a self-immolated patient, unveiling the truth about an Antarctic expedition sacrificed to Elder Gods a century ago. As her Royal Deep One heritage awakens, eldritch glyphs on her right hand decipher whale carcass prophecies and reverse the Thames' flow. When Vatican relics reveal extraterrestrial DNA and Wall Street algorithms predict cosmic chaos, she discovers human civilization is merely incubation soil for ancient deities. As Manhattan streets reshape into Cthulhu's visage, Erin must choose: sacrifice millions of souls to build mental barriers against madness, or embrace the star-sea boiling in her blood—where the inhuman pupils swirling in her coffee's reflection are devouring her last shreds of humanity.

Airoku, una joven atrapada entre el pasado y la sed de venganza, recuerda el día que lo cambió todo. Lo que comenzó como una aventura inocente con su hermana mayor, Murka, se convirtió en una pesadilla cuando, al explorar un antiguo templo, desató una maldición oculta en una espada prohibida. Perseguidas por estatuas vivientes, Murka lucha con ferocidad para proteger a Airoku, pero cada golpe recibido la acerca más a su límite. En medio del caos y la desesperación, Airoku se ve obligada a tomar una decisión imposible: cumplir la última petición de su hermana. Ahora, convertida en un ser que no es humano y consumida por el deseo de venganza, Airoku sigue adelante con un único propósito: encontrar al responsable de su maldición, mientras su corazón sigue anhelando el pasado perdido.

¿Qué es más peligroso: la guerra abierta... o la mentira que la sostiene? En un mundo fracturado por dos caras de la misma moneda sangrienta, la Zona Prime y la Alianza no luchan por territorios, sino por imponer su versión de la realidad. Aquí, las cicatrices cuentan historias que nadie se atreve a escribir, y cada gota de sangre es un eslabón en la cadena del poder. Siete destinos se incendian en el filo de la verdad: Un cazador que persigue su propia sombra antes de que ella lo devore. Una guerrera cuyo corazón late al ritmo de un enemigo que ya no existe. Un monstruo que colecciona susurros para recordar qué era antes de la oscuridad. Un rey cuyo trono de llamas quema incluso sus propias manos. Una sanadora que rompe las reglas de la vida... y de la muerte. Un titán que esculpe soldados como estatuas, pero olvida que el mármol también se quiebra. Una llama que arderá hasta consumir el mundo... o a sí misma. Todos juran poseer la verdad. Todos mienten. Cuando el humo de sus batallas se disipe, ¿quedará algo más que espejos rotos y ecos de lo que pudo ser? La respuesta no está en el cristal... sino en quién lo sostiene.

**Behind the Scenes + Ensemble Cast + Lovecraftian + No System + No Female Lead** Gods, demons, dragons, and apocalypses have all become mere fairy tales. The mysteries of this world have long since faded, but someone has dragged these bygone entities back into the light. All clues and accusations point to a man named Chen Ye. "Gentlemen, are you willing to shed your mortal shells and join us in embracing evolution?" **Expanded Synopsis:** Sequence 001 — The Mimic Sequence 002 — The Deep Diver Sequence 003 — The Invisible Man ... I will publish this story on RoyalRoad.com

[System Prompt: Soul Forge Level 5 Activation]. When the evil god mecha tore through the monk's dantian, Chu Ye heard the crisp sound of his sister's soul shattering. The Cyberpunk Disk shows [87% Evil Corrupted], and he grips the forge hammer inlaid with the tentacles of life, smelting the enemy's Genshin in the roar of the flesh arsenal - this is the 319th time he has used "Bloodcasting" in exchange for a chance to kill the gods in three seconds. "Warning: Only 12% of human reserves remain" He stared at the boiling soul flames in the mech's cockpit, forging Cthulhu's stump into an abyssal chain. The countdown to the fourth psionic overload of the Dragon Slayer Sword starts, and in the outer space of the starship, the cyber monk parasitized by the ancient gods is slashing through the atmosphere with a laser flying sword. "Savior? It's just a breathing furnace. ” Chu Ye bit the soul nail, and then scarlet erupted in his righteous eyes. Hint: [Next Target: Your Own Soul]

In a world submerged in chaos and madness, Lucas Hall is thrust into the Global Maritime Survival Game, where survival is a matter of life or death. Lucas now pilots the cursed ghost ship Nightmare, as he explores a vast and hostile ocean filled with Cthulhu creatures, twisted cultists. The sea is an unforgiving place, where danger lurks at every turn: deep-sea monsters, merciless storms, and the ever-looming threat of the Black Fog. Players must scavenge for resources, assemble a crew of survivors, and navigate deadly waters, all while unraveling the horrific mysteries that lie beneath the waves. But the deeper they go, the more their sanity is tested. The boundaries between friend and foe blur, and the call of the Cthulhu gods grows stronger with every passing moment. As Lucas delves deeper into the unknown, he faces a choice that could decide the fate of humanity itself. Will he embrace the madness and join the dark cults that worship ancient horrors, or will he fight to retain his humanity and lead the charge against the ever-encroaching darkness? A thrilling blend of Cthulhu horror, cyberpunk survival, and maritime adventure awaits. This is a gripping tale of survival, power struggles, and the terrifying unknown. Only one thing is certain—no one leaves the sea unchanged. Will you join Lucas on this harrowing journey into the depths of madness, or will the Nightmare consume you first?

The Heirs of Eclipse: A Blasphemous Covenant Beneath the Steam-Powered Metropolis is a novel that blends the elements of steampunk and Cthulhu Mythos, narrating an epic tale of moral dilemmas, human struggles, and the exploration of cosmic truths. The story unfolds in a fictional steampunk city where the protagonist, Lancelot, is a highly skilled clockmaker. By chance, while repairing a pocket watch, he triggers an ancient curse, causing black veins symbolizing the power of an evil deity to emerge on his right hand, thereby drawing him into a conspiracy that spans time and space. Desperate to save his sister from a wasting disease, Lancelot delves into the black market, dabbles in forbidden alchemy, and even participates in a blasphemous ritual held within a steam church. He replaces his heart with a living gear, gaining the ability to manipulate metal but also bearing the heavy burden of needing to consume iron weekly.

Yggdrasil, the world tree. A being of omnipotence that controls and guides the universe with its infinite influence and wisdom, seeking an outcome that no man or creature could comprehend. Many believe the world tree contains the universe and keeps it stable simply, but the truth is hardly ever so simple. Yggdrasil manifests the universe's will and constantly searches for a net positive outcome. However, these outcomes often come at great prices, with many of the Tree's actions resulting in the loss of millions of sentient lives. However, the Tree is Omnipotent and thus sees life at an infinite scale. This infinite view allows the tree to see the long-term effects of the decisions it makes, thus resulting in 100% net positive outcomes. However, in the past 60 years, there has been a disturbance, one from another universe entirely—a universe where pure chaos reigned supreme, and there was no overseer. This chaotic universe has begun to bleed through the universal folds of time and space, allowing interaction between the two. As a result of this bleeding, the planet most important to Yggdrasil's desired universal outcome is being overrun by the Void Seekers. In order to save its universe and destroy the Void, Yggdrasil has made a Drastic decision—a decision involving one man: Magni Gunvaldsen. [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][] Welcome to my story, fellow humans. I have had to rewrite this story 15 times because I was never truly satisfied with it, but here I am with the final product. I have solidified the plot, given my main character a real personality, and corrected my writing style to fit the theme of the book more closely. The amount of time and effort I have put into this book is honestly frightening, but nonetheless, it is worth every second, penny, and sleepless night. I have set this novel up so that I can continue it indefinitely if need be, but I will at least have three volumes written in three years. Each novel will be 50 full-length chapters long and jam-packed with content, but I will not slack on the quality. I will be posting chapters at a minimum of 3k words once a week, and some will even go up to 6k or 7k. The first volume will focus on Magni's unique situation, emotions, and his drive for success. It will touch on many things, such as mental health, expectations, faith, and the will of others. The second volume will Focus on revenge and how the idea is flawed but, in an imperfect world, is a necessary evil. The 3rd volume will focus on the concept of destiny, the emotion of love, the correlation between the two, and the inverse. (this is when Magni's love interest will be revealed). Of course, there will still be plenty of action; this is an action novel series, but there will be solid themes of love in this 3rd volume. If that's not your cup of tea, then I don't care. I'm sure plenty of loyal readers out there will support me despite you. Welcome to a journey of a lifetime, and I hope you enjoy. [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][] If you want real-time updates on my progress or just want to support me, you can go ahead and follow my Instagram, @Cathulhu01_OFF. I'm mainly doing this as a hobby, but if it takes off(which I doubt it will, but one can only hope and work harder), I will put a link to my Patreon. The subscription cost will be $5, but I will put a ton of content on there, so don't worry. Don't have a good day. Have a fucking fantastic day. CTHULHU

El narrador, heredero de su legado, se vuelca en la interpretación arqueológica de un bajorrelieve que va acompañado de un texto en una lengua desconocida que hace referencia a un culto secreto del que parece ser un dios olvidado y extraterrestre con el nombre de «Cthulhu».

A night where nothing was easy but it would've been easier for our young boy to just set upon a folklore about cthulhu.. he wasn't going to have it easy now will he?

Paju, the city of hope, peace, and madness. And the story of a wizard trapped in a bizarre world. “The dead Cthulhu waits in his dreams in his dwelling place, Rlie.”

Daimos was on the verge of giving up after losing everything to an enemy of his race. That was when a book fell into his hands and could only be wielded by someone who had a certain percentage of Cthulhu's bloodline. He thought this was his opportunity to take revenge, only to realise that he needed a minds eye to access the book. A minds eye that was severed from him. Now he needs another way to access it, and that way existed in a woman called Likyl. Now Daimos has a chance, but the books keep giving him trials that start to get harder and harder. Would he fold and give up or continue his quest for revenge. ____________________________________________________________________________ I had to pause this novel due to some issues. But you can read my other novel Welcome to the supernatural world; what power would you get?

Vengeance! The target here was the beautiful princess of the Cyprus kingdom, Princess Chu Hua. She has been living her whole life in the kingdom without stepping out of the gate, for a reason best known to her father. A time finally came, when her uncle, who was a stepbrother to her father. That was thrown out of the kingdom a long time ago, rise against them, for vengeance. Was her father actually guilty? Not at all, he only fought for his right to become the successor of their father as the firstborn. On hearing this, commander Lucifer, who happens to be the commander of the Cyprus kingdom, and princess Chu Hua crush. He arose to fight for her and the kingdom. He wasn't going to do this alone; commander Lucifer secretly trained princess Chu Hua. Commander Lucifer has unknown powers that no one was aware of. A time came when he gave the princess a magical sword. This sword wasn't meant for her. It was an assigned sword for a warrior to rescue a kingdom from a long time prepared battle, in the kingdom of mermaids. That sword took her away from her kingdom to a place she never knew existed in this world. How will she cope in a world, where everyone has powers except for her? _________ “ He's Cthulhu. The great ocean monster, and you must defeat him to save humanity.” a voice echoed. To defeat Cthulhu isn't a child's play. Note: The cover photo is not owned by me. You can do well by checking my other books. Thank you all.

A cosmic sentient species that called themselves "Deities" made the first contact with humans out of necessity. 100 Years later, humans have discovered fractures deep within space-time. Inside these fractures, undefined concepts redefine themselves, the rationale is irrational, life is an enigma, and time is tangled. Is it a realm of God or a sanctuary of Cthulhu? Humans call them "Akashic Glitch". A 16-year-old Cadet, Creed Gryffon at the bottom of the hierarchy, finds a forbidden artifact that might have the potential to disrupt the entire power balance. For more chapters Refer the link below : https://www.goodnovel.com/book_info/21000007847/Fantasy/Apaurushya

John Smith, young leech of his family’s wealth, recounts a tale where his sister incited him to explore an old house in the Salem Woods. Written as a one-shot short story attempt for the Cthulhu Mythos Contest.

My name is Ju Wang and I live a simple and peaceful life on Earth. An average life on earth where many others envy this average me to death! Probably? No worries about what to eat, where to live and what to do at night. Food is cheap, I have my own place and I have no girlfriend. (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ Go to work, go back home, read some webnovels, sleep. Much boring, so life. My death was claimed by Cthulhu, probably the most eventful and prolific moment of my life on tomorrow's newspaper "One man, One squidball, One death" One ridiculous death was the start of the fateful disaster! Reincarnated into another world filled with wonders only read in novels in the good ol earth, a world where people can cultivate and use their might to be right. Unfortunately for Ju Wang, his average talent in the way of cultivation and his life’s experience can only serve him with one truth. Life as an average is terrible but even more terrible is life as an average cultivator.

[A/N: My fiction somehow didn’t meet any of the criteria of the #37 Contest and didn’t count. I know I voted for my own fiction shamelessly and won a place in a previous Cthulhu Contest, but there were only two participants. I’m irritated, but understanding if I wrote content not to Webnovel’s liking. If Webnovel’s not liking my writing, I’m not writing. That’s that.] The Massive Millionaire Market! A place where Immortals and Mortals alike came together and traded goods! Located in Yorefire, everyone could buy or sell! Travelers, peasants, soldiers, or heroes: you could find almost anyone or anything if you had the time and money! All thanks to his “Absolute Free Market” ability, the Third Imperial Majesty started his economic rule! People flourished in what people called “The Capital of Civilization!” Farm hands became nouveau-riche! Expert investors played the bear and bull market to flip teacups! The rich silk-pants threw stacks of Iliac coins in the crowds to grab! No one was left out of the money game, so if you were a fool, you ran around the world seeking fortune elsewhere! Bo knew this and jumped whole-heartedly into the money-making game! His methods as a merchant sounded questionable, but Bo knew he was a true merchant! (Inspired by the game Runescape and authored for Contest #37 on my IPhone.)

Story Synopsis: When the Demons first invaded in the year 1830, they brought terror and suffering to the world. However, through unifying against a common foe, the nations of the world fought back. On the front line of this war are individuals possessing supernatural powers known as Gifts. James Hatathli is one such individual. Gifted with the power of incredible memory and learning. He has completed his yearlong training in the Coalition of Humanity's Academy and now begins an apprenticeship, far away from his native home of California. His first mission will take him into the depths of madness. Where the nightmares do not end even when one awakens. Author Notes: Writing Prompts Contest #24：Cthulhu Mythos. This is set in the same world as my previous short story; The Demon’s Clockwork Heart. Although it’s not necessary to read the previous story, it will make this story more interesting if one does so. I plan to make more short stories in this world for future writing contests when possible.

In the world, there were gods who obeyed the rules, whether good or evil. But there were also evil gods who defied the rules. When a traverser was confronted by the rules that he could never conform to, the resulting collision marks the beginning of the story of an evil god… This is the story of a good man who transformed into a great jellyfish, then traversed his world to arrive at a world of swords and magic. His journey of searching and exploring eventually led to him remaking nature and changing the world.

"The Way can be understood, and surname can be named, but not ordinary. Without a name, it's the beginning of heaven and earth. With a name, it's the mother of all things. Well, there might be another 'name,' called the Black Goat of the Woods with a Thousand Young, hehe..." "I've achieved enlightenment! I've achieved enlightenment! HAHAHAHAHA!!!" Watching his fellow Daoist whose skull has split open, the ribcage torn, growing wings of flesh, and flying into the sky, Li Fan, with lingering fear, stops his sermon for the day. "Sigh, I can't just blabber about the Daoist skill anymore, I've driven another one mad..."

Of such powerful forces or beings, perhaps something could survive... survive from a time immeasurably distant when... consciousness could assume shapes and forms that receded long before the rise of humanity... beings of which only poems and legends caught a fleeting memory and call them gods, creatures and mythical beings of all kinds.

The ordinary yet not so ordinary detective, Wen Wen, woke up in a mental hospital and discovered that his right hand was connected to a mysterious space called the 'Catastrophe Containment Facility,' from which he could acquire the powers of the monsters imprisoned within! By capturing a vampire, he gained a formidable physique; By capturing a ghost, he could turn invisible and pass through walls; By capturing a fox spirit, he could charm the opposite sex... In short, in order to obtain more powerful abilities, Wen Wen began to diligently capture monsters, thereby stepping into the strange world of superpowers and seeing the hidden truths behind the curtain... ... PS1: Inspiration partly comes from the Cthulhu Mythos and the SCP Foundation, but I'm only borrowing some elements, not a direct copy, and I hope everyone likes it.

Traversing parallel worlds, Lu Ban, who only wanted to make some money by making films, awaken a System, which granted him rewards every time he completed a task. Awesome! Wait a second, look under the bed at midnight? Piano sounds in a theater deserted for twenty years? The artist of an art exhibition gone missing? As Lu Ban completed these tasks, he realized that this world might be haunted! This System is not normal. He found that the System not only sent him on deadly explorations in forbidden places but also recorded all his near-death experiences as video material, and later even threw Lu Ban into the Indescribable Another World! “Eh, if I edit these videos into a movie, wouldn't that be the perfect horror film?” Lu Ban began to understand everything. Thus, within the Foreign Domain, legends about the Ancient Overlord and the Indescribable horror began to spread. —— Another title of this book is "Strange Descent, Filming in Cthulhu's World" "What Did I Do Wrong to Live a Streamer's Life in an Infinite World?" "I, the Investigator, Excel at Getting in Over My Head" Keywords: Cthulhu, Original Infinite Streams, Myth-making, Roleplaying, Silly, Psychotic, a novel that heals the heart, light and enjoyable.

En una época en que las Divinas Prefecturas del Mar del Este estaban en gran desorden, el Emperador Ye Qing y Donghuang el Grande aparecieron para salvar el día. Bajo su gobierno, las prefecturas se unieron y todas las naciones, así como sus reyes, fueron controlados. Sin embargo, la leyenda de estos dos grandes héroes se altera cuando el nombre del Emperador Ye Qing es borrado de los libros de historia tras su muerte repentina. Todas las estatuas e imágenes de él fueron destruidas y su nombre se convirtió en un tabú. Solo la leyenda de Donghuang el Grande sobrevivirá. Quince años después, un joven llamado Ye Futian comienza su viaje en busca de su verdadera identidad. La leyenda de Futian va a ser una para los libros de historia.

Set in the desolate and remote Antarctic wilderness, “The Abyss of the Pole” follows an international scientific expedition team, led by protagonist Jack Winter, as they embark on a secretive mission to investigate unusual signals coming from beneath the ice. The team, composed of experts in various fields such as archaeology, geology, and occult studies, initially believes they are uncovering traces of a long-lost prehistoric civilization. However, what they encounter beneath the frozen wasteland goes far beyond anything their scientific training could have prepared them for. After their helicopter crashes during an intense storm, Jack and his team find themselves stranded in the harsh, unforgiving cold of Antarctica. Struggling for survival, they attempt to salvage supplies from the wreckage and locate any remaining members of the team. Jack, alongside fellow survivor Sarah Foster, an expert in ancient cultures and esoteric knowledge, begins to notice strange occurrences in the environment—haunting visions, peculiar symbols carved into the ice, and the eerie sensation of being watched by an unseen force. As they venture deeper into the ice, the team uncovers the remains of an ancient and seemingly advanced civilization buried beneath the glacier. Their findings include cryptic stone structures, ominous relics, and symbols that eerily resemble those referenced in ancient occult texts. These relics, however, are not dormant. As the team disturbs the remains, they awaken a primordial force far older than humanity itself—one deeply tied to the Lovecraftian horrors of the Cthulhu Mythos. One by one, team members begin to succumb to madness, experiencing hallucinations and bizarre physical transformations. The boundaries between reality and nightmare blur as Jack begins to lose his grip on sanity. His journal entries, which serve as the narrative structure, become increasingly fragmented, chronicling his slow descent into paranoia and terror. Strange whispers fill the air, and Jack’s dreams are plagued by visions of cyclopean cities, non-Euclidean geometries, and grotesque, otherworldly beings. The farther they explore the hidden ice caves, the clearer it becomes that these beings are not simply dormant—they are waiting. Sarah’s deep understanding of ancient symbols hints at the presence of a sleeping entity, something akin to the mythological Great Old Ones. Jack comes to realize that their presence in Antarctica was no accident; they were drawn there by the cosmic forces lurking beneath the ice, manipulated into awakening an ancient horror that threatens not only their lives but also the fabric of reality itself. As the surviving members try to escape, they discover that the Antarctic landscape has been subtly and unnervingly altered. The ice shifts in unnatural patterns, and time itself seems to warp. The expedition’s path leads them to the heart of an ancient city submerged beneath miles of ice, where they confront the terrifying truth of their mission: the awakening of an unspeakable, godlike being that could bring about the end of humanity. In a climactic confrontation, Jack faces a choice: to sacrifice his remaining team and himself in an attempt to re-seal the ancient power or allow the entity to fully awaken and consume the world. However, the very act of opposing this cosmic force may cost him his sanity—or worse, his soul. The novel concludes on a disturbing and ambiguous note, leaving readers with an unsettling sense of uncertainty. Though Jack survives, the full extent of his mental and physical state is left unclear. His final journal entries suggest that the terror they faced in Antarctica may not be confined to that frozen continent alone. As the reader closes the book, the creeping suspicion remains: the cosmic horror still lurks beneath the surface, waiting for the right moment to emerge once more.