Let Me Out I've Had Enough by Mark Matthews presents a collection of short stories revolving around death, despair, and people who are at the end of their rope. It’s a raw and visceral exploration of the human psyche during people’s darkest hours—written by a licensed professional counselor. Needless to say, this is one heavy read. The stories vary in subject and genre, but they are all filled with the same underlying theme of sadness and desperation. On one hand, there’s by far the most bizarre and experimental of the bunch: “Body of Christ.” This story centers around both a girl coping with the death of her mother and a boy who's coping with the death of his father in … unusual ways. This particular story teeters between grotesque and comically absurd at times, but its horrifying conclusion redeemed the story for me and made my skin crawl. There are two standouts in this collection for me though. First is “The Last Bug Chaser.” The story follows an alien who may be the last ...