Since I don't know the exact story, it's difficult to say for sure. But surely the king himself is a main character. There might also be his family members, like his queen or his heir, who could play important roles in the story.
Well, without more context, it's hard to say exactly. But generally, in a story about the saddest king, it could involve the king's internal struggles. He might have made some terrible mistakes in the past that haunted him. Perhaps he made wrong decisions regarding his leadership, like trusting the wrong advisors who led his kingdom astray. This self - blame, along with the external problems his kingdom faced, could be the elements that form this sad story about the king.
There were a few Korean movies that were considered the saddest stories. One of them was Stairway to Heaven (2003), which was about the scars of two people who loved each other when they were young after losing their parents. The other was A Story Sadder Than Sorrow (2009). This movie told the story of a love tragedy that was not fated to happen. The male lead created opportunities for the female lead and the second male lead to make the female lead happy, but in fact, the story was even sadder than that. The other was Sad Movie (2005), which consisted of four parallel stories. One of them was about a boxing partner who was tired of being a human sandbag. These movies were considered one of the saddest stories in Korea.
Well, a very sad story is that of a young couple deeply in love. They were from different social classes, and the girl's family opposed their relationship. They tried to fight for it but faced so many difficulties. One day, the boy got into an accident and died. The girl was heartbroken and never really recovered, spending the rest of her life in sorrow.
The story of Priscilla is also very sad. She is a half - dragon, half - human hybrid. She's been locked away in this painted world, all alone. She's so gentle and yet she's been isolated from the world, feared because of her different nature. It's a story of loneliness and misunderstanding that makes it really sad.
There could be a story of a guy who was in love with a girl. He posted about his feelings on 4 chan, asking for advice. But the responses were mostly negative, telling him he was not good enough for her. His self - esteem was shattered, and the girl ended up with someone else. He was left heartbroken and the whole experience was very sad for him.
I don't know which particular 'the saddest short story' you mean, so I can't say who the author is. There are many authors who have written sad short stories.
I'm not sure which specific 'the saddest short story' you are referring to. There are many stories that could be considered the saddest. It could be about loss, unrequited love, or the harshness of life in general.
In my opinion, the story of Aerith's death in Final Fantasy VII is extremely sad. Aerith, a kind - hearted and important character, is brutally killed by Sephiroth. It was a shock to players, and her death left a deep sense of loss and melancholy in the game's narrative.
A girl who lost her parents at a very young age in an accident and had to grow up in an orphanage, facing loneliness and the constant struggle of not having a family to support her. It's a story full of pain and the longing for love and a home.