Sad short stories

The last letter

In a small village nestled in the countryside, there lived a young woman named Emily and a young man named David. They were the best of friends ever since they were young, and they grew up together and did everything together. They grew older, their love blossomed into something deep and profound. They promised each other forever and planned to marry when they came of age. But fate had other plans for them.

One summer, a war broke out in their country, and David was drafted into the military. Emily's heart ached as he left for the battlefield, and they exchanged heartfelt letters to keep their love alive. David missed Emily so much, and he could only hope he would see her again. Months turned into years, and Emily faithfully awaited David's return. She kept every letter he sent, treasuring each word as a precious piece of his soul. As the war raged on, the letters grew scarcer, and the news from the front lines became grimmer.

One fateful day, a knock on Emily's door shattered her world. A solemn military officer delivered a letter, but this one was different. It was the last letter she would ever receive from David. In it, he expressed his undying love for her and apologized for not being able to keep their promise of a future together.

Heartbroken, Emily clutched the letter to her chest, tears streaming down her face. David had been killed in action, and her world crumbled. She never married, and her life became a tribute to the love they once shared. Emily had known, deep in her heart, that the chances of David surviving were slim. But she never wanted to believe it. And yet, she was shocked.

Emily lived out her days in the small village, visiting the lake where they had played as children and reading David's letters by its tranquil shores. She never let go of her love for him, and when she passed away, they buried her with his last letter close to her heart.