The novel revolves around three university students on a scientific trip to the eastern Hajar Mountains. They lose their way and discover a mysterious cave. The story blends elements of Omani myths, such as the "Bait Al Jinn" cave in Qurayat, with contemporary political events, creating an interaction between reality and fantasy.

The central character, "Faris," is a young Omani man with an Omani father and an Irish mother. He suffers from congenital deformities that make him subject to ridicule and ostracism, driving him to search for his identity in a world full of psychological and social challenges.