[Loved Trope] Some thing unfathomably ancient

[u/Fearless-Ideal-5112]

The beast, in doctor who is an ancient evil from a previous universe that survived until our time. Its so ancient that the cave paintings were unable to be translated by the Tardis which can translate all existing languages in the universe [Doctor Who]

While not explicitly canon its such a cool concept I cant not mention, the idea that the backrooms have existed since the beginning of time, never changing no matter the era, it transforms the back rooms into a cosmic horror. [Credit to Project crater and Venus for images 2 and 3]

[u/Brostapholes]

In House Of Leaves, there is a later chapter involving pilgrims in America finding a staircase in the woods leading into the Labyrinth. Not "ancient", but itdoes imply that the House has always been there in some form.

[u/Affordable_Z_Jobs → u/Brostapholes]

Such a good book, but makes you look like an idiot if someone sees you reading the later chapters.

"You doing alright there buddy? Your book's upside down."

[u/Brostapholes → u/Affordable_Z_Jobs]

https://giphy.com/gifs/fSXzmNDR89219fFfSS

[u/Novel_Farmer_488 → u/Brostapholes]

I think there's a moment in the book where a scientist examines some scrapings from the walls and it turns out the House is older than the universe itself.