The tears dried, but the sorrow lingered on, a shadow over what once was.' This one liner not only shows that the immediate emotion has passed but also that the underlying sorrow will continue to affect the character or the situation.
The last man on Earth sat alone in a room. There was a knock at the door.
She woke up in a cold, dark room. There was no one around her, and she could feel the walls closing in. The only light was a faint glimmer seeping through a tiny crack in the ceiling. Memories of better days flooded her mind, but now she was trapped in this place of despair. Such an opening can lead to a very sad story indeed.
My mother passed away. I'll never hear her voice again.
Sure. 'I started with a simple idea, worked hard every day, and now I own a successful business.'
Walking in the forest, I heard a whisper calling my name. No one was there.
Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was abandoned by his owner on the side of a cold, desolate road. He waited day after day, hoping his owner would come back. His eyes were full of confusion and sadness. As days passed, he became thinner and weaker. He had no food or water, and the only thing he could do was lie there, longing for the love and care he once had. Eventually, he died alone, with no one by his side.
Here is one: 'As the last page turned, the echoes of their adventure lingered in the air, a reminder of all that had been.'
Yes. One example is when one of the lovers dies, leaving the other in deep grief. Another is when they are forced to part ways because of external factors like family or society. For example, if one family is against the relationship and the lovers can't be together against all odds.
A 'doleful story' can also be used instead of a sad story. The word 'doleful' has a connotation of sadness and grief. It makes you think of something that is mournful or depressing. For example, a story about a character who has lost everything - their family, their home, and their hope - can be described as a doleful story.