Set in the late 19th to early 20th century, the story follows Edward Prendick, a survivor of a shipwreck who finds himself stranded on a mysterious island ruled by the mad scientist Dr. Moreau. After battling thirst and hallucinations at sea, Prendick is rescued and taken aboard a ship where he faces disconcerting dynamics, eventually arriving at the island, which is inhabited by grotesque creatures known as the Beast Folk—hybrids of humans and animals created through Moreau's controversial experiments. As he witnesses the unsettling interactions and moral decay surrounding him, Prendick grapples with his own identity and the implications of dehumanization, ultimately confronting the darker side of scientific ambition and the fragile boundaries between humanity and monstrosity. The narrative explores themes of survival, ethical dilemmas of scientific exploration, and a haunting reflection on the primal instincts underlying civilization, culminating in Prendick's struggle to escape both the physical dangers of the island and the psychological turmoil arising from his traumatic experiences.