What are some ideas for sad stories?

Here's an idea. A man and a woman work in the same office. They start a secret relationship as office romances are frowned upon. But then, the woman gets a great job opportunity in another office of the company far away. She decides to take it for her career growth. The man is heartbroken as he can't leave his sick mother behind to go with her. Their love slowly fades away as they get caught up in their separate lives.

A sad love story could be about a couple who were childhood sweethearts. They made all kinds of plans for their future together. But then, one of them gets into an accident and loses their memory. They no longer remember their relationship, and the other person has to watch as the person they love becomes like a stranger. They try to make the loved one remember, but it's all in vain.

A lost friendship. Two best friends grow apart because of a misunderstanding. One moves away without saying goodbye, and the other is left with a sense of loss and confusion, constantly wondering what went wrong.

The Lost Smile. It gives the impression of someone losing their happiness or hope, which is quite sad.

Goodbye to Forever. This title implies a permanent separation or loss. It could be used for a story about someone losing a loved one, whether it's through death or some other irreversible situation. The character is forced to say goodbye to that person for what seems like forever, and the associated sadness is palpable. For example, a story could be about a young girl who has to say goodbye to her best friend who is moving to another country and they will likely never see each other again. The girl is left with a heavy heart, and the feeling of loss is what drives the sadness in the story.

The Tears of a Broken Heart. This title immediately gives the impression of a story filled with sadness, as a broken heart often leads to a great deal of emotional pain and tears.

Lonely Souls. It's a simple yet effective title for a sad story. It gives the idea that the characters are alone, either physically or emotionally, which is often a source of great sadness.

One idea could be 'The Broken Heart's Lament'. Another title might be 'Tears in the Shadows'. And 'A Grief Unspoken' could also be a good title for a sad story.

A couple who has been together for years but slowly grows apart. They start to realize that they no longer love each other in the same way, and the relationship ends in a very sad and amicable way. They both feel the loss of what once was, and the future they had planned together is no more.

Sure. 'Grief'. It could be about a person who has lost a very dear friend or family member. They are constantly in a state of grief, and every day is a struggle to come to terms with the loss.