sad things that can happen in a story

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.

Losing a home can be extremely sad. For instance, in stories about natural disasters or war, characters might be forced to leave their houses. They lose the place full of memories and a sense of security. In 'The Grapes of Wrath', the Joad family loses their farm, and their journey to find a new place is filled with hardship and sadness.

A crish might try to imitate a much larger animal and end up looking really silly. For example, if a crish tries to roar like a lion, but all that comes out is a tiny squeak. It's like a little kid trying to be all tough.

Mentioning a broken dream. Such as 'I always dreamed of becoming a dancer, but now it seems so far away. Life has a way of crushing our dreams.' This shows disappointment and sadness about unfulfilled aspirations.

One interesting thing could be a calf being born. It's amazing to see a new life come into the world. Another could be finding a rare type of wildflower growing in the field. And sometimes, a fox might be spotted near the edge of the farm, which can be both exciting and a bit concerning for the farmer.

A turtle could accidentally get stuck in a tree. Maybe it was chasing a butterfly and climbed up a fallen log that was leaning against a tree. Then the log moved and the turtle was left hanging in the branches, looking very confused.

One interesting thing could be that a family discovers a hidden trail during their picnic in the forest and decides to explore it. They might find a beautiful waterfall or some rare plants. Another could be when a family member tries to cook something new on the picnic grill and it turns out to be a delicious surprise. Also, kids might make new friends with other families at the picnic area and have a great time playing together.

Slimes can have unique abilities. For example, they might be able to fly or become invisible. In a slime story, this could lead to all sorts of adventures. A flying slime could explore high - up places like the tops of mountains or the clouds. An invisible slime could play tricks on other creatures in the story.

Another funny thing is when a pirate tries to walk the plank as a joke. He steps onto the plank all bravely, but then realizes he's actually a bit scared of the water. So he starts wobbling and making excuses like 'I think I left my sword on the ship!' while his mates are laughing and cheering him on. Also, a pirate's pet monkey stealing his eyepatch and running around the ship with it can be really funny.

One interesting thing is unexpected wins. A novice player might suddenly get a very lucky hand and win against more experienced players. For example, in a game I heard about, a child who was just learning the game got a full set of tiles that led to an instant win, leaving everyone shocked.