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Making Myself Memorable
Story by Poet
A hero's child is forgotten by her family.
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You...
Story by Me
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What Have You Done?
Poem by SoulsToWrite
This is a personal story. Nobody wants to hear that a love one has made the decision to join the army, however you must support their choice.
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Why - Part 1
Story by SoundOblivion
This story follows a young girl named Rain. She wanted to discover the world around her. But just as she does, something tragic occurs.
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The Help I Never Got
A wife's letter to her husband.

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Hospital Windows
Story by Author Unknown
And every afternoon when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.
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Wings
Poem by kkhause
A suicide note of hopelessness and pain...
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How Could You?
Story by Co1dnight
A short story that shows how unconditional a dog's love is. You're likely to cry after reading this.
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Last Words
Story by RLMaring
A story of a girl's last words to her mom
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You
I let someone into my life. And they kinda sorta broke me a little bit.

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Wings
Poem by kkhause
A suicide note of hopelessness and pain...
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You
I let someone into my life. And they kinda sorta broke me a little bit.
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November 21st at 6:58am
Story by 🌸Fate
He opened his eyes again looking dull as ever. Time just keep repeating.
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Depression
Story by Author Unknown
My personal experience with depression. Touches on what I've gone through and how lucky I am to be where I am today.
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Accident or Suicide
Poem by From_Me
A poem about the pain of a torn mental state caused by inner demons and thoughts of suicide.

Most Viewed Sad Short Stories

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Last Words
Story by RLMaring
A story of a girl's last words to her mom
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Hospital Windows
Story by Author Unknown
And every afternoon when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.
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A Tear to the Eye
Story by Author Unknown
Barbara was driving her six-year-old son, Benjamin, to his piano lesson when something bad happened....
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Depression
Story by Author Unknown
My personal experience with depression. Touches on what I've gone through and how lucky I am to be where I am today.
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DREAMS ARE COUNTERFEIT COINS
Story by mazharabro
A Short Story from Sindhi Literature Author: Mazhar Abro Translated by: Hafeez Darban.

Latest Sad Short Stories

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We're Never That Far Apart
Poem by Chloe
This is a short poem about losing someone you love
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Sergeant Kelly
Story by IanG
In a town in Britain, women are living in fear after two murders. Will the killer strike again? Why are the police taking so long to catch him?
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September Sea
Story by MarkALucas
An autumnal seaside story
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Life of a Soldier #2: Perless Struggle for Survival
What happens when the soldier was thrown into a famine that was known to starve thousands upon millions?
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She Let Go
Story by SilverOaks
She felt unwanted and unloved by all those around her. So she didn't want to be here anymore
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The Silence Outside
The streets outside are silent now.
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Why?
Story by shortstory101
A child who cannot take it anymore and just wants her mother...
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Who?
Story by shortstory101
A boy who is too young to understand this pain...
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Sometimes Love Ends With Death
Story by SilverOaks
Two lovers. The world would never accept them as they are.
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The Life of a Soldier #1 : The Rebellion
A war is coming. And we shall be the warriors who build this town.
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people
Story by scorp
"Who did this? This is horrible!" "People. People did."
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You Lie
Poem by Annielol399
The pain of a never ending toxic relationship.. even when you're over, are you ever really over?
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Do I Love You?
Poem by 505771
Taking a small break and writing a poem. This is also something I wrote when was around 9.
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Was It Me? Pt. 4
Story by 505771
Hi feeling a little better than I usually am because I just got in a relationship and I am very happy with it, so this pat might be a little more happy-ish. 💛😊
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1955
Story by polaroid
A nineteen-year-old boy in the 1950's confesses his feelings for his best friend only to be drafted into the Cold War.
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Was It Me? Pt. 3
Story by 505771
Hi, hope you are all enjoying my little series!🖤
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Fallen Angel pt.2
Poem by Oxygen
A continuation of my first poem called Fallen Angel.
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Was It Me? Pt. 2
Story by 505771
Hi, btw I am not 14 like my account says, I am 12, I just accidentaly did the wrong date, please don't bully me about it. Anyways, Enjoy! (if you have not read part one, read it now!)
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Empty
Poem by Oxygen
I feel so empty
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Never Alone
Story by joeygetsreal919
After Natty's mom dies from Natty's father's abuse, Natty needs to live with him and not suffer the same fate as her mom. Along with this, she finds that she is now alone in the world.
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Dear Mom
Story by jhatlen
Words I have always been scared to say.
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Was It Me?
Story by 505771
Too lazy sorry. I wrote this around when I was 7 years old, I am now 12.
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Dear Girl
Poem by Theo
For school we had to write a poem and this is just something I came up with
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A Letter to the Dead
Story by Bbertie3
This is for my mum.
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My Father
Story by Caren Allister
Linda is sitting in her room, hearing her parents fight. Linda's father Vernon had expected her mother to have dinner ready for him. This story criticises traditional stereotypical gender roles.
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Lady Bu Limia
Story by Caren Allister
This short story deals with the eating disorder bulimia. The narrator describes her feelings and the ambivalent relationship she has with her illness.
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Regrets
Story by jhatlen
We all have them... These are mine.
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Color Changing Room
Story by Rustedsoul
The paint of the room used to change according to her choice. Though she had limited options to choose
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Addict's Daughter
Story by jhatlen
Through the eyes of an addict's daughter.
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I'm Fine
Story by lils
A short story about suffering on your own.
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My Boy Is Gone Part 1: The Waitress
Story by Durandal
Crystal is a single mom and the thing she loves the most is her son, Tommy. But when she comes home from work...
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Not Everything Is Found~ All Chapters in one
Loveees Hope you like all the chapters! Only $9.99
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Not Everything Is Found- Part Six
rEad tHeM AlL *INSErt gags*
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Searching
My name is Monique. I'm 12... 13 in a month. I have wasted the last two years of my life
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Sorry
Story by kcwillbethere01
Mya-Livia said "Sorry", that's her last word.
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Deepest Dephts
Just how I'm feeling at the moment I guess :/
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Not Everything Is Found- Part Four
Chapter Four of my NEIF series!!
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Selfish
Poem by a_dying_rose
Every choice you make affects the people around you.
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Not Everything Is Found- Part Two
This is the second part of the first chapter!!
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He Walks Alone in the Silent Dark
Sometimes it can feel as though the world is ending because of the pain you feel inside.
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Anxiety
Poem by a_dying_rose
Why do I feel this way?
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Others
Poem by a_dying_rose
Do we need each other?
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How I Feel
Poem by a_dying_rose
Sometimes we can't choose how we feel.
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Not Everything Is Found- Part One
This is about a young girl, who feels as though her life has gone upside down when her father dies, and her twin sister gets murdered.
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Changes
I am having trouble with my dad because he wanted me to love him. I love my mom instead. He does everything that is in his will to change my train of thought when it comes down to loving her.
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A Change in the Weather
Story by Jane Bean
Our not too bright protagonist is left with a difficult choice. What would you do?
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Alone in the Deepest Depths
Musing by Ms1201
How is it possibly to feel so alone when you’re surrounded by so many people.
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The Player and the Game
Poem by Oxygen
all is fair in the game of life