"The Birds" (Daphne du Maurier)

It seems there's a mix-up: "The Birds" is a story by Daphne du Maurier, not a work by Alfred Hitchcock, although he adapted it into a famous film. Daphne du Maurier's "The Birds" is a suspenseful short story about a small village suddenly attacked by relentless, aggressive flocks of birds. The narrative explores themes of nature’s unpredictability and mankind's vulnerability, as residents struggle to understand and survive the inexplicable assault. The story creates an atmosphere of mounting dread, highlighting how seemingly ordinary events can turn terrifying without warning.