A young boy loved his dog more than anything. One day, the dog ran into the forest. The boy followed. As he searched, he heard his dog's whimpering. But when he finally found the source, it was a strange, half - human, half - dog creature. It had his dog's collar. The boy was so terrified that he ran home. But from that day on, he could never forget the sad look on the creature's face, and he was haunted by the fear of what had become of his beloved pet.
Sure. There is a story about a lonely old man in an abandoned house. Every night, he would hear the laughter of his long - dead family. He was so sad and scared at the same time because those memories were haunting him, and he knew he was all alone with no one to turn to.
Another one is 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. In a seemingly normal small town, there is an annual lottery. But instead of winning something good, the 'winner' is stoned to death by the townspeople. It's sad to see how blind tradition can lead to such a cruel act.
Once there was a little puppy. It got separated from its mother at a very young age. It wandered the cold streets alone, looking for food and shelter. Every day was a struggle for survival, and it often went hungry. Eventually, it became too weak and passed away in a corner, all alone.
Sure. Once there was a little dog. It was abandoned by its owner on a cold winter day. It waited at the old house for days, hoping the owner would come back. But in the end, it died alone, cold and hungry.
Well, among the 13 short scary stories, there could be a story set in an old asylum. The patients there were tortured long ago, and now, anyone who enters at night can hear their screams. Another story might be about a mirror that shows a different, terrifying world when you look into it at a specific time. There's also the story of a family that moves into a new home, only to find out that the previous owner's angry spirit still lingers.
There was a young girl who had a best friend, a beautiful tree in her backyard. But one day, the tree got cut down because the neighbor wanted to build a fence. The girl was heartbroken. She had shared all her secrets and happy moments with that tree. Every time she passed the empty spot, she couldn't hold back her tears. It was a simple friendship that was so brutally ended.
A young man fell in love with a girl at first sight. They started dating. But the girl was always comparing him to her ex. Eventually, she left him for her ex. The young man was heartbroken. He couldn't understand how his love wasn't enough. He walked the streets they used to walk together, with a heavy heart, wondering where it all went wrong.
One short sad army story could be about a young soldier who was sent to the front line. He had just received a letter from his family back home, full of love and hope for his safe return. But in his very first battle, he was fatally wounded. As he lay there, his last thoughts were of his family and the life he would never have.
One short sad horror story is about a little girl who always heard strange noises in her attic. One night, she decided to go up there. She found an old doll with a cracked face. As she picked it up, she felt a cold hand on her shoulder. But when she turned around, there was no one there. She ran downstairs in fear and never went back to the attic again.
One sad couple story is about a young couple. They were deeply in love and planned a future together. But then the man got a job offer in a far - away city. He thought it was a great opportunity for his career. They tried long - distance for a while but the distance, along with their growing differences in new environments, slowly tore them apart. Eventually, they broke up with a lot of heartache.