Lonely Souls. It's a simple yet effective title for a sad story. It gives the idea that the characters are alone, either physically or emotionally, which is often a source of great sadness.
A World in Mourning. This title creates a broad and somewhat desolate image. It could be used for a story where an entire community or even the world (in a more metaphorical sense) is in a state of sadness, perhaps due to a great loss or a series of tragic events.
One idea could be 'The Broken Heart's Lament'. Another title might be 'Tears in the Shadows'. And 'A Grief Unspoken' could also be a good title for a sad story.
The Tears of a Broken Heart. This title immediately gives the impression of a story filled with sadness, as a broken heart often leads to a great deal of emotional pain and tears.
Some possible titles are 'Love's Last Goodbye', 'The Love That Died', 'A Heartbroken Love'.
A title like 'Love's Silent Sorrow' can be really good. It implies that the pain of the love is silent, not expressed loudly but still very much there. 'Lonely Love: A Sad Narrative' is also suitable. It shows a love that is lonely, which is often a sad state in a love story. 'The Unrequited Love's Lament' is a great title as well. Unrequited love is always sad, and the word 'lament' adds to the overall melancholic feel.
Some sad book title ideas for a love story are 'Love's Desolate Path'. This title makes you think of a love that has taken a path full of desolation and sadness. 'The Tragedy of Our Love' is another option. It clearly states that the love is a tragedy, which is a very sad concept. And 'Love Abandoned in the Dark' is a good title too. It gives the feeling that the love has been left alone in a dark and sad place.
'Love's Lost Echo'. This title implies that the love has faded away and all that's left is an echo of what once was, which is quite sad.
'Tears in the Tapestry of Love'. A tapestry can be seen as the beautiful and complex fabric of a relationship. When there are tears in it, it means there are flaws and damage. It represents the sadness and hardships that a love story might have endured, like fights, misunderstandings, or unrequited feelings that have torn at the relationship.
The Lost Smile. It gives the impression of someone losing their happiness or hope, which is quite sad.
Goodbye to Forever. This title implies a permanent separation or loss. It could be used for a story about someone losing a loved one, whether it's through death or some other irreversible situation. The character is forced to say goodbye to that person for what seems like forever, and the associated sadness is palpable. For example, a story could be about a young girl who has to say goodbye to her best friend who is moving to another country and they will likely never see each other again. The girl is left with a heavy heart, and the feeling of loss is what drives the sadness in the story.
Lonely Hearts. It gives the idea of people who are alone and perhaps feeling sad because of their lack of connection with others.