Pigeons from Hell

Robert E. Howard’s "Pigeons from Hell" is a haunting Southern Gothic horror story that follows two travelers who seek refuge in an abandoned plantation house in the deep South, where eerie pigeons inhabit the rafters. The tale masterfully combines supernatural elements with a dark, oppressive atmosphere, highlighting Howard's skill in atmospheric storytelling and horror. Renowned as one of his most famous works, it exemplifies the chilling and gruesome tone characteristic of Southern Gothic fiction.