The Burial of the Rats is a short story by Bram Stoker, published in 1893. The story follows a man named Barnaby Scott, who lives in a small village surrounded by a vast moor. One day, while out walking, Scott discovers a large grave filled with the bodies of rats. As he examines the grave, he realizes that the rats were buried alive, and their screams can still be heard echoing through the night air. The story explores themes of death, fear, and the supernatural, as Scott becomes increasingly obsessed with the grave and its secrets.
By Bram Stoker · First published 1910 · Genre: Horror, Short Story, Gothic