The Cats of Ulthar by H.P. Lovecraft is a brief yet haunting story set in the mysterious town of Ulthar, where a strict law declares that no man may kill a cat. The narrative focuses on a cruel old couple notorious for harming any feline that wanders too near their property. When a passing caravan arrives, a young boy named Menes loses his beloved kitten under grim circumstances. Through a strange and uncanny event involving the town’s cats, the old couple disappears, and an enduring decree is established to protect all feline inhabitants. This tale underscores Lovecraft’s ability to weave a quiet sense of dread and supernatural retribution, hinting at the hidden, almost ancient power that cats hold in the world he conjures.