One example could be some of the works by Chuck Palahniuk. His books often have dark and disturbing elements. Another might be Bret Easton Ellis' novels which can be seen as exploring 'sick sad' themes at times.
One example could be 'American Psycho' by Bret Easton Ellis. It delves deep into the mind of a serial killer with very disturbing and graphic descriptions. Another is 'A Clockwork Orange' which shows extreme youth violence and a dystopian society with some truly uncomfortable scenes.
There could also be a story of a soldier who returns from war. He has seen so much horror and death. But when he comes back home, he realizes that he has changed so much that he can no longer connect with his old friends and family. He feels isolated and sad, haunted by the memories of the battlefield.
There may not be a well - known category specifically named'sad puppies science fiction', but movies like 'Blade Runner' could be considered in a way. The replicants in the movie are like sad puppies in a sense. They are created for a purpose, but they have emotions and are doomed to a short and often tragic existence in a science - fictional world of advanced technology.
Sure. One example could be the story of a young model who moves to a big city to pursue her dream. She is constantly told she is not thin enough, so she starts starving herself. Eventually, she develops serious health problems and loses her confidence. It's a sad story of how the fashion industry's strict body requirements can harm models.
The dog died. He was alone.
I don't have specific examples of 'sad ms stories' as the term is so vague. But it could be like a story of Ms. Y who lost her job during a recession and couldn't support her family, which is really sad. Another could be Ms. Z who had to say goodbye to her long - distance lover and the pain of separation made the story sad.
Sure. One example could be the story of two twins who were split at birth. One grew up in a different country and culture. Years later, when they finally met, they realized how different their lives had been and how much they had missed out on growing up together. It was a sad realization of a lost connection.
There's no information readily available about examples of 'sick fantasy fiction' from Beto O'Rourke. It's possible that this is a new or unsubstantiated claim. Maybe if there were more research into his body of work, especially any lesser - known or unpublished writings, we might find something that could be construed as such, but as of now, no examples can be given.
'Falling Man' by Don DeLillo is also a part of '9 11 fiction'. It focuses on the lives of several characters in the aftermath of the attacks, including a man who was in the towers and his struggle to come to terms with what happened. There are also other works like 'The Submission' which deal with the cultural and social implications in the post - 9/11 world.
Abandonment is a theme. Think about a child being abandoned by their parents. It's extremely sad. The theme of destruction can also be in sad stories. For example, a natural disaster destroying a community and the people's lives there. Also, the theme of lost opportunities. When someone misses out on a great opportunity and realizes it too late, it makes for a sad story. There are often feelings of self - blame and sadness associated with it.