Vicky Sanderson is a dedicated but overworked children's laboratory researcher who desperately needs a break from her demanding job at the Dragon's Research Facility. Seeking solitude, she ventures into an uncharted forest for a hiking holiday – a decision that will change her life forever.
This gripping adventure thriller takes a dark turn when Vicky encounters a mysterious man in the forest wielding a sharpened deer antler and speaking an incomprehensible language. Despite her terror, Vicky makes the fateful choice to help this stranger, bringing him back to civilization and her workplace for shelter.
At the heart of the story lies Dr. Wu, the charismatic owner of the research facility who charms everyone he meets. But beneath his pleasant exterior lurks a sinister agenda. When he discovers the forest man in his facility, his true nature emerges – seeing the stranger not as a human being, but as his next research subject.
The stakes escalate when a curious Viking-style rune is discovered tattooed on the forest man's wrist, hinting at an earth-shattering historical discovery. As Vicky races to protect her newfound companion and uncover the truth about his origins, she finds herself caught between her humanitarian instincts and the mounting danger posed by Dr. Wu's hidden malevolence.
But back in the mysterious forest, ancient forces are stirring. Something unprecedented has been set in motion – a discovery that could rewrite history itself. Drawing from two real hi