In "The Time Machine" by H. G. Wells, the protagonist encounters eerie white figures during his time travels. These figures appear to be ape-like creatures, suggesting a strange evolution or mutation over time. The traveler is startled by the sight of one such creature running swiftly up a hill, indicating a presence of a possibly intelligent or at least coordinated species in an unknown future.

Additionally, the traveler witnesses a group of these white beings transporting a dark body near some ruins, raising questions about their social structure and behaviors. This moment hints at a deeper story within the landscape he explores, provoking curiosity about the fate of humanity and the life forms that have emerged in its absence.