Samuel DenHartog's Blog: The Road to 1,440 - Posts Tagged "peace"

There is something captivating about the enduring mystery of the Himalayas. For centuries, the Yeti has existed in whispers—footprints vanishing into the snow, fleeting glimpses reported by explorers, and tales passed down by monks who walk the high passes. With this book, I wanted to step into that world, not as an outsider looking in, but from the perspective of the creature itself. This is a story of solitude, survival, and the delicate balance between remaining hidden and intervening in the affairs of the world below.

The journey of writing this book took me deep into the history and folklore surrounding the Yeti. From encounters with Sherpas and mountaineers to legends of spiritual guardians watching over the peaks, the story became more than just a cryptid’s tale. It weaves together real historical moments—such as the Dalai Lama’s flight through the mountains and the first ascent of Everest—with imagined traditions and beliefs that shape the Yeti’s existence. In exploring these themes, I sought to create a narrative that feels both timeless and deeply personal.

At its core, this book is about change. The world presses in, bringing explorers, climbers, and researchers with tools that see further than ever before. The Yeti must adapt, deciding when to remain in the shadows and when to act. Along the way, moments of quiet reverence, heartbreaking loss, and deep reflection shape the creature’s understanding of its own place in a changing world. The legend is no longer just something to be feared—it is something to be understood.

I’m excited to share this story with readers who love cryptids, history, and a touch of the unknown. This book is not about proving whether the Yeti is real, but about what it would mean to live as one—watching, protecting, and carrying the weight of an ancient legacy. I hope it offers an immersive and thought-provoking experience, one that lingers like footprints in freshly fallen snow.