Iain Crichton Smith was a master at creating vivid and thought - provoking stories. 'The Red Door' might be centered around the red door as a focal point. Maybe it's a door that stands alone in a desolate landscape, and the story could be about the people who are drawn to it or repelled by it. It could also be about the secrets that the red door hides. The characters in the story might be on a quest to discover what lies behind the red door, and in the process, they could be facing their own inner demons or exploring the cultural and historical significance of the area where the door is located.