Mary had reached her limit. Every First Wednesday of the month she attended the networking drinks session, desperate to rescue her tiny art gallery from financial implosion. And every single time it was as if she didn't exist. People talked right over her. They interrupted her. Made her feel as if she didn't matter at all. Well, she'd make them listen. * * * Taking Her Turn is a psychological horror suspense short story. My horror stories explore the frailty of the human psyche - how tenuous our grasp on reality can be. They delve into how alone each of us really is, as we navigate the short, brief flicker of life we are granted. My stories focus on the psychological aspects of fear and do not contain overt gore. They are suitable for teens and up. This short story is part of my Lisa's Dark Gripping Short Tales. You can read the short stories one at a time if you wish - each is available as a standalone ebook. If you prefer, you can get each set of nine short stories compiled together in ebook or paperback format. The title of that compilation is, naturally enough, Lisa's Dark Gripping Short Tales (1, 2, etc.) I offer full discussions of each storyline on YouTube, for those who wish to delve deeper into the plot and meaning behind the scenes. I support battered women's shelters.