"The Woman in the Room" is a short story written by Stephen King, included in his 1978 collection Night Shift.
Plot Summary[]
Narrated from the perspective of a man burdened with deep remorse, pain, and inner demons, the story concerns his decision to euthanize his terminally ill mother with painkillers.
Adaptations[]
The story was adapted by Frank Darabont into a short film in 1983.