make it have a sad ending not a happy endin

Certainly! Here’s a modified version of a story with a sad ending: --- Once in a small, quaint village, there lived a kind-hearted old man named Samuel. He devoted his life to caring for the village's orphaned children, giving them love, shelter, and education. Though he was not rich, his heart was filled with compassion, and the children adored him. As the years passed, the children grew up and began to leave the village in search of new opportunities. Each time one of them left, Samuel felt a mix of pride and sorrow, knowing that he had prepared them for the world, but also knowing he would miss them terribly. One fateful winter, an illness swept through the village. Samuel did everything he could to care for the children, but soon he found himself stricken with the very same sickness. While he fought bravely, he grew weaker each day. The children he had raised heard of his plight and rushed back to the village, desperate to help him. They filled his small home with warmth and laughter, but despite their efforts, Samuel’s condition worsened. Each day, he smiled at them, telling stories of hope and dreams, even as his own dreams faded away. One stormy night, the village was plunged into darkness as the power went out. The children huddled around Samuel's bedside, exchanging stories and laughter in an attempt to lift his spirits. Samuel, however, could feel his time slipping away. As the wind howled outside, he held their hands tightly and whispered, “You all have bright futures ahead. Promise me you will live your lives to the fullest.” With tears in their eyes, they promised him they would. But as dawn broke, Samuel took his last breath, leaving the children in a heavy silence. Grief engulfed them as they realized they had lost the man who had been their foundation, their guide, and their source of unconditional love. The children returned to their lives, but the village never felt the same. Each of them carried the weight of Samuel’s absence, and they found it harder to pursue their dreams. Though they honored his memory, the deep sorrow lingered in their hearts. They often visited his empty home, reminiscing about the warmth and joy he had brought into their lives, but the ache of his absence was a constant reminder of the love they had lost. In the end, they fulfilled their promises to live life fully, but the shadow of their beloved Samuel stayed with them always—a sad reminder of the man who had given them everything, yet left them too soon. --- If you’d like further changes or additions, feel free to let me know!