Here is my attempt at a '5 words sad story': 'Dream, broken, empty, sad, why'. There was a dream, something that filled a person's life with purpose. But it got broken. Now their life feels empty. They are sad and constantly wonder 'why'. Why did it have to end this way? Why did their dreams shatter?
My '5 words sad story' is 'Hope, gone, dark, fear, end'. A person had hope, perhaps for a better future or for a relationship. But then it was gone. All they could see was darkness. Fear crept in and they felt like it was the end of everything, as if there was no way out of their misery.
Once upon a time, 'Love Lost Forever'. A couple deeply in love faced an unexpected rift. One made a mistake, a simple yet unforgivable one in the other's eyes. With no chance to make amends, they parted ways. Their love, which once seemed eternal, vanished into thin air, leaving behind only memories filled with pain and regret.
For my '5 words sad story': 'Heart, break, tears, cold, night'. One night, a heart was broken. Tears flowed freely. The cold of the night seemed to seep into the very soul. It was a moment of pure sorrow, when the world seemed to stop and all that was left was the pain of a broken heart.
Gift, rejected, sad. Imagine you put a lot of effort into a gift for someone. It could be a handmade item or something you carefully selected. But then that person rejects the gift. It makes you feel sad because not only is the gift not appreciated, but also your feelings behind it are ignored.
First, choose a sad theme like loss or loneliness. For example, draw a person standing alone in an empty room. Use dull colors like grey and black to set the mood. Then add details that show the sadness, such as a tear on the person's face.
You can start by thinking of a tragic event or loss for your character. Maybe they lose a loved one or face a major setback. Build the story around that.
Well, start by thinking of a character who has experienced a big loss or disappointment. Then build the plot around that.