The main theme could be about the horror or the dreadful events that occur in the story. Maybe it's about some sort of disaster, or some really bad things that happen to the characters.
Since I don't have the actual story in front of me, it's hard to say exactly. However, it's likely that the main characters are those who are most affected by the terrible things happening. They could be a group of friends or family members who have to stick together to face whatever is coming at them. Maybe there's a leader among them, someone who tries to keep everyone's spirits up and figure out a way to deal with the situation. Or perhaps there's a character who is the most vulnerable, and the others are trying to protect this person from the terrible things.
I'm not entirely sure specifically which 'Terrible Things' by Mayday Parade is based on a particular true story. It could be that the lyrics are inspired by personal experiences of the band members, like heartbreak, loss, or difficult relationships. But without more information from the band themselves, it's hard to say for certain.
Once I dreamed that I was in a dark forest. The trees were so tall and thick that they blocked out the sky. Strange noises came from all around. Suddenly, a huge shadowy figure emerged from the bushes. It had glowing red eyes and long, sharp claws. I tried to run but my legs felt like lead. I woke up sweating and terrified.
Well, a day could be considered terrible in a short story if there's a major disaster, like a natural calamity that destroys everything. Or it could be a personal tragedy, like the death of a loved one.
It was a terrible day. I had planned a picnic with my friends. I prepared all the food the night before. But when we got to the park, it started to rain heavily. We tried to find shelter under a big tree, but it was still wet and uncomfortable. Then, one of my friends got a call that she had an emergency at home. So we had to pack up and leave. I was left with all the uneaten food and a sense of disappointment.
In a 'a terrible night' short story, the plot could center around a group of friends camping. During the night, they hear rustling noises outside their tent. One of them ventures out to check and doesn't return. The others start to panic. Then, they see strange lights moving around in the forest. They are afraid to leave the tent but also worried about their missing friend. As the night progresses, they face more and more unknown terrors until the sun finally rises and they find their friend, who got lost but is okay, ending the terrible night.
Well, it all started when I found out I lost my wallet as soon as I left home. I retraced my steps but couldn't find it. So, I had no money for the bus and had to walk to school. On the way, it started to rain heavily and I got soaked. Once at school, I realized I had left my homework at home. That day was full of mishaps and was just terrible.