Melancholic & Reflective Stories

Thoughtful, pensive stories with gentle sadness and contemplation

Stories in this category (3)

The Last Performance

By Elena Volkov

A renowned pianist gives one final concert as she gradually loses her ability to play due to a degenerative illness, celebrating the beauty of art even in the face of inevitable loss.

20258 min read

The Memory Keeper

By David Goldstein

A 73-year-old man racing against memory loss creates a family history project, learning that being a memory keeper means passing the role forward, not bearing it alone.

20258 min read

The Last Lighthouse Keeper

By James Thompson

A lighthouse keeper in Newfoundland faces the automation of his lighthouse, grappling with the end of a centuries-old tradition and the search for purpose in a changing world.

20165 min read