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He's Falling
Story by phantoms_mask
A Friend Who Fell
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Waiting for Trains
Story by Faa
What if, you get a second chance with someone you loved?
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Unkept Promises
This is a sad story about domestic violence
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Life
Poem by SamZ
Suicide note from a teen to her parents.
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Without Grace
Why do we blame ourselves for things we can't control?

Most Favorited Sad Short Stories

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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
PG
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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Who Is Harrison Noon?
Story by Luke Fannan
A job interview brings forward an identity crisis for Harrison Noon.
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How Old Towns Die
Story by Luke Fannan
A journalist reflects on a return to his home town, struggling with the nature of his visit and the memories of his childhood
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Ticking of a Clock
Poem by Oxygen
Poem about time.
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Bye, Bye, Brother (Pt. 6)
Story by rose
This is part 6 of Bye, Bye, Brother! Enjoy!
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Flames of Death
Poem by Oxygen
A poem about fire.
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The News (Part 2)
Story by _colalie_21
Mary and her secret is back. She will discover what it feels like to be different.
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Lost in time
Poem by Oxygen
When I am with you, I lose count of the hours, those minutes, those seconds....
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Where Am I?
Poem by Mother Goose
This is a poem about school shootings in the US... A sad but true fact, remembering all who died.
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Amends
Story by TheWaterworks
It is hard to make amends, but when they leave this world, you wish you made amends a long time ago.
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Bye, Bye, Brother (Pt. 5)
Story by rose
This is part 5 of "Bye, Bye, Brother". Enjoy!
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Sweet Sweet Voice
Poem by Rora
This is a poem about a American soldier who is fighting in the war overseas, and what he thinks about every day.
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A Daughter's Story
Story by Aspen
This is a story about, a girl who recently lost her father to the treacherous war.
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No Daddy Stop
Story by Depressed
This a story about people who get this happened to them
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I want to know
Poem by Oxygen
I want to know that you are there, even if I can't see.
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Bye, Bye, Brother (Pt. 4)
Story by rose
This is the continuation of Bye, Bye, Brother (Pt. 3). Enjoy!
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Endings.
Story by Aimee
Every story has an ending, some just come sooner than others.
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The News (Part 1)
Story by _colalie_21
Mary was popular before she heard this news that will change her life forever
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Deception
Poem by Oxygen
A poem about lies and deceptions.
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Bye, Bye, Brother (Pt. 3)
Story by rose
This is part three of "Bye, Bye, Brother". Enjoy!
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Promises
Story by Aimee
He made promise after promise after promise and she believed every one of them.
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That Year
Story by rose
This is a true story. People who know me know where this is coming from. Enjoy!
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Bye, Bye, Brother (Pt. 2)
Story by rose
Part 2 of Bye, Bye, Brother. Hope you like it!
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The Inferno’s Lover
Poem by Damian Huffer
Love is an empty feeling for some of us.
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Who knew...
Poem by Oxygen
Who knew such pain would come. Who knew I would be the one crying. Who knew I could be the one dying.
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The Siege
Story by DavidArnold
Opposing soldiers, Ove and Keaton, find themselves embroiled in a siege. Whilst having never met before, they have more in common than they know...
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Holding You Tight
Story by SoundOblivion
Reminiscence. Based on the song Hold Me Tight by BTS Yoongi (Suga) x female reader (Y/N)
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The Voice in My Head
Poem by Oxygen
"You are nothing," yells the voice in my head....
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Broke
Poem by Oxygen
I am broke of your love, you laughter...
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The Dad Tree
Poem by Luke Fannan
A dream-turned-poem about a lost relative.
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Her Brother
Story by Luke Fannan
An omniscient cat observes a troubled family dynamic.
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The Objects of Who I Used to Be
Story by Luke Fannan
Spare shoe laces, a Lego figure, broken watches, a Polaroid photograph. What can these items tell us about a person? Together, they reveal memories of places, people and loss.
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Bye, Bye, Brother (Pt. 1)
Story by rose
This is a true story. The darkest time of my life.
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Lost
Poem by Oxygen
I am lost, I am confused, I have no idea where I am.
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Perfect, Now Gone
Poem by Oxygen
The perfect world, came crashing down. Those perfect moments, gone. Gone with the wind.Β 
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Drowning in Flames
Story by narajune
There is nothing in this life to offer to a mourning father overwhelmed by grief.
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Leaving You Pt.1
Story by Lise_D
This is a story about a young girl loosing what she loves the most. Enjoy!!!!
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Island of Memories
Poem by Oxygen
An island near Los Angeles....
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Poker Face
Poem by Oxygen
Not everything is shown on the outside.
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Her Last Words Before She Was gone....
Story by Ellyie_ELL
This is about a girl who was gone and no one knows what happen. People wonder what happen to her a lot of people a lot and no one knows why she was gone but only her haters do.....
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take flight (part three)
previously - the class was going smoothly until she felt something poke at her arm.
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Do You See It Too?
Story by Olivia03
This story is about a family that lost their dad is a tragic accident one morning, the son Ron wakes up and is adamant that he sees his dad standing outside.
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Letters to Heaven
Story by Emily
A story about a broken sister, writing a letter to her sister.
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Daddy I Miss You
It will be almost a year since I lost my father and it still hurts. I still think about him everyday and it hurts to know he's not here with me because my father was my everything & I miss him dearly.
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Nuisance Calls
Story by TimTaylor
A mother worries about why her son hasn't called.
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Who Are You, and Do You Still Love Me Like You Did?
Poem by Oxygen
Who are you. I seem to know you but can't seem to understand you. I knew you , loved you , cared for you, but now it is all gone.
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Tree Money
Poem by Mother Goose
A little poem I did for my English class that talks about deforestation I decided to upload.
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The Things "They" Make Me Feel Inside
It is what having fake friends can do to you.
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Death Is Beautiful
A girl tries to give her sister what she can, only to find her sister wishes for the exact opposite what she wants to give.
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Happiness Comes With a Price
Poem by Oxygen
Someone once told that to experience great feelings of happiness you must feel great feelings of sadness and sorrow. This is the inspiration of this poem.
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Laughter
Poem by Oxygen
Laughter makes you feel better, releases tension, but it can also hurt someone.