Looking for books where things go badly without redemption

I don’t get much comfort or relief from books that say “it’s all gonna work out fine.” I’d rather hear “look this is gonna go badly for you and here’s how.” That helps me accept my life as it is and in a weird way cheers me up. I’d take recommendations for shorter pieces too if you know any. Individual poems or essays or stories. Anything from a failed relationship to a historical tragedy is good.

by AlbearGrizzliette