Cosmic horrors are a subgenre of horror fiction that emphasizes the insignificance of humanity in the vast universe. These stories often feature incomprehensible entities or forces that exist beyond human understanding, evoking feelings of dread and existential fear. The themes typically explore the limits of human knowledge and the fragility of sanity when confronted with the unknown. Influenced by writers like H.P. Lovecraft, cosmic horror often includes ancient beings or alien civilizations that challenge the characters' perceptions of reality. The narratives frequently highlight the futility of human existence in the face of such overwhelming and indifferent cosmic forces, leaving characters feeling powerless and isolated.