Question

I need short story ideas. I am hoping to write a real tear-jerker, but I've already written works involving mental illness, eating disorders, and suicide. Does anyone have any other ideas?

Answer 1

Lovers who must part (for any number of reasons). The death of a loved one. How about happy tears in a story about something going very badly for someone, but turns out very well, like an abandoned child who is rescued and finds a loving home or something like that? There are lots of plots that have been used that end happily and can bring tears of joy.

Answer 2

That's true. Thank you, Reed.

Answer 3

One common plot, used in various forms over centuries, is the lonely single person, perhaps widowed, who is resigned to a humdrum life alone but unexpectedly finds a delightful person to share life with. Just another idea.

Answer 4

Interesting. Thanks again.