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Heartbeats in the Darkness
Story by Rich Powell
Stuck in a void of darkness, a heartbeat echoes out as I reflect on the past.
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The Revenge of the Bride (Pt 1)
Based on a Hong Kong urban legend...or is it?
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Jane, Part 2 - Her Smile
Poem by Andraaknas
Part 2 of 3, about Her Smile...
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Man In A Dim Black Jacket
Story by Ellethevillain
A short story of a man who will do everything to let GILLEN lived.
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lost
Story by sai_eclear
desperate to be alone from the quarrel of his family, in a cold snow storm he run fast without looking back & found his self no where ,,,,

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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.

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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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The girl I let get away.
Story by sheepinator95
This is a short story about how I met the girl of my dreams and also possibly destroyed every chance I had of making things work.
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My Only Friend
Poem by Aaron Ponce
This story is about becoming too overwhelmed with a grim emotion. To were you learn to live with it, and it soon becomes a part of your life you can’t see yourself living without.
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A Nightmares Feast
Poem by Aaron Ponce
This poem tells a story of your darkest nightmares consuming you destroying who you are.
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Broken
Poem by Annielol399
Broken time in life
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When You Die
Story by Zip017
A strange story version of the feelings of death in my dreams.
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Kids in the Woods
Poem by falystars
it's about how i'm a loner and i want to find my people but , everyone around me isn't part of them . i'd rather be alone than to be surrounded with them so for now , i'm alone .
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The Answer to... Well, Everything
Story by NobodyImportant
Everyone at one point or another struggle with depression or suicidal thoughts. Some hide it well enough that they manage to get through daily life and no one notices.
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My Friend Adi
Story by sleepygirl
Daughters are a gift.
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Twenty One Pilots & Sabrina Benaim
Musing by EverythingIsFine
A painful connection between TOP's "Friend Please" and Sabrina Benaim's "Explaining My Depression To My Mother - A Conversation". I OWN NOTHING.
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No Such Things as Goodbyes
Story by NobodyImportant
Tragedy does not always need to end in more pain. The memories are sweet, yet shadowed by loss. Maybe we will see those we love again, and I pray we will never have to let them go.
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Let Him Have It
Story by rogerjeff
A lonely man has an affair with his landlady. She is a hot and cold bully and wants him to leave her a house in his will. She arranges a romantic tryst in the country but it's not what it seems
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Time of Sorrow
Story by HyperInfinity
A story where a man only wakes up from a bad dream to see it happening - for real.
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Someone Who Doesn't Deserve You
Musing by Heartaches.13
Stuck in the middle of helping and hurting all at once.
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Love Isn’t Always Power
wrote this poem for school and my teach enjoyed it so why not let others read it aswell.
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I Don't Shower to Be Clean
My thoughts while in the shower.
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Let You Go
Story by Masnibl
if you really love him just let it go for the sake of your happiness
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"Do what you love"
Poem by Her
Sarcastic opinion of common people thought
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Forgivness.
Story by Mystery
What is love with no pain no suffer ?
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Idiot
Poem by Andraaknas
My letter to my crush. I hope she burns.
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Poison.
Story by Mystery
Melting like poison.
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The Girl Who's Friends With Everybody
Story by why_now
She is friends with everybody, but what happens when her friends are fooled by an "I'm okay" and a smile??
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Tug-of-War
Story by Zip017
They say that it helps to talk to someone about negative feelings or if you have 'problems' with everyday life. But the problem is how do you do it?
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The Girl With Depression
Story by why_now
This girl battling with her depression even though she has a lot of friends. Proves how many people can be fooled... :(
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The day after I died
Story by Morgan Garst
This is a dream that I had. I felt like I had to share it.
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The Hill
Story by Andraaknas
My constantly recurring nightmare told in my own words.
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The Truth.
Story by Mystery
It hurts doesn't it ?
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Sleepless
Story by Andraaknas
A look into someone's worldviews and their depression.
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Deep.
Story by Mystery
you can feel my pain with every word.
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I'm Lost Without You
Poem by Kirra Cameron
You never know how much you need someone until they dissappear. treasure every moment with the people you love, i wish i did.
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Push Me
Poem by Annielol399
Can one be too pushed to function?
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Summertime Memories
Story by shianeru
What's thought to be Charles's worst summer vacation turns out to be his best one when he meets Laura. This is the story of a city boy and a province girl.
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Talk to Me
Poem by Zip017
Sometimes it is hard finding the right words.
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Teenage Humanity
Poem by golden
I see gold in teenage humanity and being alive.
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The Mute's Tree
Poem by Zip017
A story of a mute's troubles, but being comforted by an old tree
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Sunset
Poem by Zip017
a poem I wrote while sitting outside in the cool breeze as I watched the sun set behind the small hill
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A Quiet Place
Poem by Zip017
A tale of someone's experience inside their head when outside of it if to much to handle.
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My Farmiliar Cell
Story by Zip017
A Sad man is trapped inside his head, swimming around in the memories of his past while locked away in a jail cell.
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THE GIRL IN THE RED POLYESTER PANTS
Story by Ricky Taylor
A Day In the Life of Author Ricky Taylor
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The Fighter
Story by sky_wolf19
It's funny and it's sad I guess; even if I was guaranteed happiness with someone else and I had the chance to pick... it'd still be you - by Sky_Wolf19
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Love Dies
Story by Heartaches.13
Every teenager has their first love, first broken heart, but not every person sees it the way I did.
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Old Friend
Poem by jemtayabann
This is a poem about a girl who has an old friend that left her out of the blue.
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Is It Me or Everyone Else?
Story by Elrond
Is it my fault..... is it just me who thinks like this.... why?? Please someone tell me why!?!
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THERE WILL BE NO MIRACLES
A Poem about losing hope.
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The Crocodile
Story by Kyle_Strouse
A Short Story about loss, growing up, and the pains that come with it.
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THE NEIGHBOUR
Story by billyyoutwo1
Mysterious demise of pet cats.
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Sky
Poem by Oliver
This is a poem, that says how this person found their way to eternal sleep.
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Wake up Mommy
Story by DellParker098
Short drabble on abuse and suicide. Please be aware this story contains dark themes and drug abuse. TRIGGER WARNING**
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Silver To Red
Story by Anarchy
A magic like never before.
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Is It Worth Living In?
Poem by PvdW
The poem is based on the text underneath (the poem).
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Not Fast Enough
Story by Skylar
Everyone laughs at the boy who runs off of the bus every day after school. One day, he stops, and this story is why.