5 Short Stories that just aren't write!: 15 Minutes, Room 326, The Portal, Decision & When the Leaves Scream

Linda P. Young presents a collection of five distinct narratives that explore the darker corners of human experience and supernatural intrusion. The volume includes "15 Minutes," which examines the psyche of a serial killer within a hospital setting, and "Room 326," where strange entities lurk in plain sight. Young’s work often addresses subjects society tends to avoid, offering a brooding glimpse into worlds dominated by darkness. The collection also features "The Portal," which transports a couple celebrating their fifteenth wedding anniversary to an alien landscape, and "Decision," involving three extraterrestrials judging a planet. The final story, "When the Leaves Scream," provides a personal account of a young man’s untimely death and its lasting impact. A subplot involves a famous restaurant owner attempting to slow his life by opening a smaller establishment, an event that shakes the foundations of a small town. Young qualifies as a writer who crafts macabre tales for those seeking frightful reading material. Readers who prefer lighthearted or purely romantic fiction may find this collection unsuitable due to its controversial and often grim subject matter. The book suits fans of gothic and supernatural fiction who appreciate stories where darkness holds sway. You will find the narratives organized to build tension toward unsettling conclusions that challenge the bedrock of normalcy.