The Coming Race By Edward Bulwer-Lytton Deep beneath the Earth’s surface, an English explorer discovers a hidden world—an ancient civilization powered by an energy force more potent than electricity, steam, or fire. The Vril-ya, a race of serene and godlike beings, live in perfect harmony through mastery of Vril, a force that can heal or annihilate with a single thought. As the visitor learns their ways, he begins to fear a future where the Vril-ya rise to the surface—not to share their peace, but to inherit the Earth. A visionary blend of science fiction, social satire, and occult speculation, The Coming Race is a chilling meditation on human evolution, power, and the fate of civilization.