One of the top 10 saddest stories could be about a child who loses their parents at a very young age and has to struggle through life alone. Another might be the story of an old dog left at a shelter by its owner after years of loyalty. And perhaps a story of a war veteran who comes back home with severe PTSD but no proper support.
One of the saddest war stories is that of the Vietnam War. Innocent civilians were caught in the crossfire. Families were torn apart. Many soldiers also suffered from post - traumatic stress disorder. There were children left orphaned and villages destroyed. It was a war full of tragedies.
One of the saddest is 'Your Lie in April'. The story of Kaori and Kousei is heart - breaking. Kaori, with her vibrant personality, has a terminal illness. As Kousei, a pianist who has lost his ability to hear the sound of his own playing due to past trauma, falls in love with her, we see their beautiful yet doomed relationship unfold. In the end, Kaori passes away, leaving Kousei with memories that are both beautiful and full of sorrow.
The story of Vaquita, the world's rarest marine mammal. Due to illegal fishing, especially the use of gillnets, their population has been decimated. They are often accidentally caught in fishing nets meant for other species. It's so sad to see such a beautiful and unique creature on the verge of extinction just because of human activities.
The story of Tristan and Isolde is extremely sad. They fell in love despite Isolde being betrothed to another. Their love was doomed, and they faced many challenges. Another sad one is the love between Anna Karenina and Count Vronsky. Anna left her family for Vronsky, but society's condemnation and their own relationship problems led to her tragic end. 'La La Land' also has a sad love story. Mia and Sebastian loved each other but their dreams took them in different directions, and they had to part ways.
The Red Wedding is perhaps the most gut - wrenching. The betrayal of the Starks by the Freys was unexpected. Catelyn Stark watched her son be murdered before her eyes and then she herself was killed. It was a massacre that left fans devastated.
One of the saddest life stories could be that of a child growing up in a war - torn area. They lose their family members to the violence, have no proper shelter, and are constantly in fear for their lives. Their dreams of a normal childhood are shattered.
The true story of the Titanic is also very sad. Many people lost their lives when the ship sank. Passengers, including women and children, faced a terrifying end as the ship went down into the icy waters. There were heart - wrenching tales of separation and sacrifice during that disaster.
Another is 'Clannad'. The series shows the hardships Tomoya Okazaki goes through. His family problems, the loss of his friend Nagisa, and the overall bittersweet journey of life in this small town make it extremely sad. There are so many emotional moments that really tug at the heartstrings.
The story of Absol is also quite sad. Absol is often seen as a harbinger of disasters, but it's actually trying to warn people. However, it gets chased away and misunderstood all the time. It has a kind heart but is constantly rejected just because of its appearance and the false reputation it has.