Why put 30 at the end of the story?

Maybe it's some kind of code or internal marking for their editorial process. I'm not really sure.

It might be used as a kind of code or symbol within a particular fanfic community. Maybe it indicates a certain type of ending or theme.

Just write it simply as 'The end' in a clear and noticeable way.

It depends on the tone and theme of the story. A word like 'forever' could give a sense of timelessness if the story is about lasting love or friendship.

Redemption. If a character has made mistakes or had a dark past, achieving redemption at the end can be a very powerful feeling. For example, a former villain who now uses their powers for good. It shows growth and the possibility of change, which is inspiring in a fantasy story. It also gives a feeling of closure as the character's arc is complete.

There could be a number of reasons. It might be that the platform you're using has some restrictions, or maybe you haven't completed the necessary setup steps to upload the story.

Sure, you can put the date on a story. It helps provide context and gives readers a better understanding of when the events took place.

It could be that 'end of story' has become a common idiomatic expression, and people use it habitually. Also, in some cases, leaving out 'the' gives a more emphatic or final feel to the phrase.

In a story, 'it' could be so many things. It could be the final realization of a character. For instance, in a coming - of - age story, the end might be where the main character finally understands an important life lesson, and that lesson is 'it'. It could also be the final piece of a sequence of events that resolves the main conflict in the story. Without more context, we can only guess at what 'it' might be.

Maybe Ralph did something that was considered really naughty in the eyes of the law in the 'A Christmas Story' world. But it's hard to imagine what a young boy like him could do that would be so bad.