Graveyard Rats is a horror novella by Robert E. Howard, first published in the magazine Weird Tales in 1936. The story follows a man named John Kirowan, who is on a mission to investigate a mysterious graveyard in the small town of Klinefelter, Pennsylvania. He soon discovers that the graveyard is home to a race of rat-like creatures, who are the result of a mad scientist's experiments. The rats are led by a powerful creature known as the Master, and they are determined to take over the town and spread their evil influence. Kirowan must battle the rats and their leader in order to save the town and its inhabitants. Along the way, he discovers the truth behind the Master's origin and the secrets of the graveyard. In the end, Kirowan must make a difficult decision that will determine the fate of the town and its people.
By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Adventure · 5 chapters