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The Scar
Treat everyday as though it will be your last, because you never know when your time will come, or when those around you will suddenly disappear.
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A Man, Alone
Story by StephenG
A Japanese accountant travels to Thailand to take up a new job and is immediately confronted with his own destiny.
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Poison Seed
What grows inside a broken being?
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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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Peace in darkness..
Story by Coldwriting77
I'am an Amateur, judge kindly, thank you..

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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.
18+
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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Close but Not Close Enough Part 1
Story by Raya
Hazel Waters meets Niles Ranker at her Best friend's party and things never stop going down hill from there.
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You're Too Late
Story by Raya
Never be afraid to show someone you care. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
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Enemy
Poem by Oxygen
I've only got one enemy.
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Balance
Story by Storm
Is the world truly balanced, or are we just foolhardy? To Reaper it is clear.
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Inner Demons
Poem by YeMingYue
This is a poem that I wrote about a young girl who faces her “inner demons” who torment her.
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Darkness
Story by Storm
Being in the dark just sucks doesn't it? Perhaps with the right amount of help, this man won't need to rely on sight alone.
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Trauma
Poem by 505771
A little thing I thought would be nice on this website...
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The Wish I Made on You...
Poem by 505771
This is about a real heartbreak experence I had...
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Letter to myself
Poem by Mkushi
A letter to me from me about not giving up on this beautiful life that the Almighty Lord gave us
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Virus
Was that you in my virus fever?
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Love Is About Leaving
Story by Ellethevillain
If you love her leave to make progress because if you stayed you'll keep on hurting her and your feellings too.
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Nothing Will Ever Be the same... : Chapter 6
Story by Kat Dickens
What do you do when you life falls apart? Can you even move on? If so, how? Can these questions even be answered?
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The Infinite Curse
The story of fighting the demons, which never seem to go away.
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My Poor Soul
Story by Tetew
How this kid being killed, criticized and how he got saved.
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Nothing Will Ever Be the same... : Chapter 5
Story by Kat Dickens
What do you do after you life falls apart, how, or even can you move on?
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Don't Leave Me, Please
True Love is to love fully and never let go. No matter how hard it gets...
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Nothing Will Ever Be the same... : Chapter 4
Story by Kat Dickens
What do you do, when your life falls apart?
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Nothing Will Ever Be the same... : Chapter 3
Story by Kat Dickens
This is the accident that changes her life forever.
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Promise Me
Poem by Oxygen
Promise me you’ll stay by my side.
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Nothing Will Ever Be the same... : Chapter 2
Story by Kat Dickens
This is the story of what lead to Sara's life falling apart.
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The Stranger
Story by Jane Bean
Inspired by VE Day, this story is from a child's point of view
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Why Do I Feel Like This
Poem by Callie
Curse words and some sensitive topics.
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Nothing Will Ever Be the Same... : Chapter 1
Story by Kat Dickens
This is a story about how a girls life was changed in a second, and how for her nothing would ever be the same.
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Selfish
Story by TheForgotten
Suicide does not only affect the person who participates, it harms those that cared for them as well...
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3 A.M.
Story by kaneki
A harsh winter night.
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Lost Boy
Story by Tetew
About a boy who's looking for an answers to his questions. A boy who lost his way.
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Once Again
Poem by kaneki
Hey there! It's just that... when we're lonely we need someone whom we can rely on.
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A Dark Tale of Innocence
A short tale of coming out like a warrior.
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Malicious Memories
Story by ask_again
The hidden truth that secrets keep within them.
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Some Nights
Poem by Oxygen
I'm left with the dust of my own love.
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The First and Last Moment
Two best friends (girl and boy) liked each other but the boy needs to step away before bad things happen
PG
I Thought
Story by not_good_enough
A mother lied to her daughter about the father so she wouldnt find out what her dad really was.
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Suicide
Poem by Loner
Write something, even if it’s just a suicide note.
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Butterfly Tattoo
Poem by Oxygen
Butterfly tattoo on my wrist I could have saved you But I was too busy trying to save myself. 
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War and peace
Poem by ask_again
War takes both physical and emotional memories away. Peace brings people together, but is hard to find. Shame!
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Empty Days
Poem by Akanksha_08
About the monotous cycle which are going through now
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What’s your name dear?
Story by John Nagarkar
A young girl must escape the war to save her unborn child...
PG
Life of a Soldier #4: Fires of Hell
Farewell world, for I have done my duties to protect and fight for my beloved country. Don’t wait for me, because this has been a labour of my love...
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Life of a Soldier #3: The War Has Begun
This war has begun, and we will rise like the blood-red dawn. And there is going to be hell to pay.
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Last Day of June
Story by Sameen Abrar
This story describes how the author felt right before and after the tragic death of his most beloved one.
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A Lonely Soul
Poem by musicgurl00
A girl looking for a friend
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Drops of Blood
Story by ask_again
That one feeling when its so bright but the world is still dark around you. Nothings left, nobody cares, what to do?
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Petals and Pain
Flowers of blood, in my body, they grow. Petals and pain, was it all worth it, though? 
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Fertile Ash
Story by AlexanderMo
Eric and Joe are activists, but they don't march or hold picket lines. They expose the lies and hypocrisy of "Raze," an eco activist group promoting suicide as a means to a greener earth.
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Man
Poem by Itzel920
What is a father?
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My Memories of Fall
Story by lilianaaudrey
Bits and pieces of my thoughts collided with a short sweet story of a 14 year old girl who misses her mother.
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Was It Me? Pt. 5
Story by 505771
I hope you are all doing well, and if not I hope things get better for you, but anyways enjoy part 5 of my series.
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Trust Issues
Musing by TheRealG_A
Sometimes when you love somebody you are always there for them and be there with them you know what I mean..i mean is that not love...or am i wrong to love someone that don't love me.YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL
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Sorry, wrong person
Poem by Chloe
It's always the wrong person.
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Mask
Poem by Just Joy
You are hiding something and no one knows about that.