Here are some different kinds of endings to consider for a story:
- Circular ending: The story returns to its beginning setting or theme but shows character growth or change.
- Resolved ending: All major conflicts and questions are fully resolved, providing closure even if not a happy ending.
- Unresolved ending: Leaves some loose ends and questions, suggesting the story continues beyond its pages.
- Ambiguous ending: Offers multiple plausible interpretations and invites the reader to decide the outcome.
- Unexpected ending: Includes a plot twist or surprising turn that redefines the story’s meaning at the end.
- Expanded ending: An epilogue or extra scene showing what happens to characters after the main story concludes.
Some story-specific examples:
- Instead of the protagonist fleeing a haunted place, have them confront the mystery and discover it was an illusion or trick.
- Have the main characters deepen their bond and face the challenge together rather than separating.
- End on a hopeful note with a positive or courageous act by the main character that changes the outcome.
These approaches can provide more satisfying or thought-provoking alternatives to an abrupt or conventional ending depending on the story's tone and theme.
