Step into a world where imagination gets out of hand—in the best possible way. The Portal Pants Problem is a collection of twelve brilliantly weird, hilarious, and magical stories for kids aged 9–12. Follow a kid sucked into emotional pocket universes via a pair of pants. Shrink down into a backpack full of zipper creatures. Unravel mysteries inside haunted arcades, glitchy VR forests, talking laundromats, and chessboard jungles. Meet nacho-obsessed ghosts, skyberry poachers, and a grandma who wrangles monsters in her spare time. Each story is a quick burst of creativity packed with fast-paced plots, surprising twists, and unforgettable characters. Whether solving zany tech mysteries or braving magical chaos, these kids face the strange with courage, cleverness, and a healthy sense of humor. Perfect for solo reading, storytime laughs, or inspiring young writers with big imaginations. Get ready—reality has left the building.