"The Red Room" is a short story by H.G. Wells that explores themes of fear and isolation. The narrative follows an unnamed narrator who visits a supposedly haunted room in a large, old house. The room is described as being entirely red, filled with ominous furniture and a sense of dread. As the narrator spends time in the room, he experiences a series of unsettling events that challenge his understanding of reality. The story delves into the psychological effects of fear, ultimately questioning whether the true horror lies within the room or within the mind of the individual.