Perhaps she had a pre - existing medical condition that was aggravated by something in the room. It could be that the room was extremely cold or hot, which put stress on her body. If she had a heart condition, for instance, the extreme temperature could have led to a heart attack as she was coming out. Or there could have been some sort of allergen in the room that she was allergic to, and by the time she was coming out, her allergic reaction had become fatal.
In the context of a short story, it could be related to some sort of psychological factor. Maybe she witnessed something truly terrifying in the room that caused her to have a fatal heart attack or a mental breakdown as she emerged. It could also be that she was under some sort of curse or spell that was activated as she left the room, leading to her death.
It could be a magical or supernatural situation in the story. For example, a spell was cast on her that made her gradually get smaller, and as a result, she shrank out of her clothes. There could also be some sort of scientific experiment gone wrong. If she was exposed to some strange radiation or chemical substance in the story, it might have altered her body size, leading to her shrinking out of her clothes.
One reason could be sentimental value. For example, if she had important memories associated with the place like a first love or a major achievement. Another reason might be the people. If she has good friends or family in that place, she would be drawn back.
The woman in the story might be a symbol. She could represent any woman who is in a difficult situation. Maybe she's a victim of society, trapped in a room which could stand for a difficult social situation like poverty or discrimination. Without more context from the story, it's hard to say exactly who she is.
It might be a story where the woman achieves a lifelong dream or reunites with a long-lost loved one, and the overwhelming joy causes her death.
I'm not sure specifically as there could be many stories with such a title. It might be about a woman who is in a room and perhaps her experiences, thoughts, or the events that take place within that room.
Lack of education is also a factor. If the brother doesn't understand about different sexual orientations or gender identities, he may react badly. For example, he might think it's something abnormal or wrong because he simply doesn't know better. And also, sometimes it's about his own insecurities. He might be worried about what others will think of the family if his sibling comes out, so he lashes out.
If it's a mystery - type short story, she might have been the target of a murderer waiting outside the room. The killer could have been hiding just outside the door and as she emerged, quickly and quietly killed her without her having a chance to defend herself or call for help.
She might keep coming back because she has unfinished business. Maybe there are unresolved emotions or issues in the relationship or situation described in the story.
The main theme might be isolation. The woman in the room could be isolated from the outside world, which is a common theme in many short stories. It can make the reader think about loneliness and the human condition.
There could be several reasons. Maybe she has experienced some kind of trauma like being harassed on the street before. It could also be that she has social anxiety and is afraid of interacting with people outside. Another possibility is that she has received threats and is in fear for her safety.