Can you give more examples of sad things that can happen in a story?

Illness in the family. When a family member is sick, especially if it's a serious illness, it brings so much worry and stress. You see them suffering and feel powerless to make it all better.

A character who has a magical object that does the exact opposite of what it's supposed to. Like a pair of shoes that are supposed to make you run fast but instead make you stick to the ground and waddle like a duck.

Sure. One example is friendship. True friends are there through thick and thin, and their presence adds so much to our life story. Another is achieving our dreams. When we work hard and reach our goals, it becomes a significant part of our story. And of course, having a positive attitude towards life. It can turn difficult situations into opportunities for growth.

A character with a really strange phobia, like being afraid of round things. So every time they see a ball or a plate, they start screaming and running away. It's a simple yet effective way to add humor.

The death of a pet. In a sad story, if a beloved pet dies, it can be very sad. Pets are often like family members, and their loss can be deeply felt.

Putting up a picture of you and your friends in a really awkward group pose can be funny. Or share a story about the time you got lost in a very familiar place because you were distracted. A video of you attempting to do a difficult yoga pose and ending up in a tangled mess on the floor is also a great funny thing to put on your story.

Well, in a dystopian story, you could say 'The curfew is so early, the bats are still out when we have to be in. I think they're plotting against us too now.' Also, 'The food pellets they give us taste like recycled dreams. I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing.' And 'The mind - control helmets? They look like really bad hair dryers. I bet they won't even style your hair while they mess with your thoughts.'

Separation of loved ones is sad. It could be due to war, as in 'All Quiet on the Western Front' where soldiers are separated from their families and friends, not knowing if they'll ever see them again. The longing and the uncertainty create a very sad atmosphere in the story.

History is another word that rhymes with story. The '-ry' part at the end makes it rhyme well.