Can you give more examples of good closing sentences for stories?

Sure. 'The wind howled through the empty streets, carrying with it a sense of foreboding.' It gives a spooky atmosphere and makes the reader curious about what's going on in those empty streets.

Sure. 'The old house stood alone on the hill, its windows like empty eyes staring into the abyss.' This gives a spooky and desolate feeling right from the start. The comparison of the windows to 'empty eyes' is vivid and makes the house seem almost alive in a menacing way.

Sure. One example is that it gives a feeling of closure. Like in 'The Lord of the Rings', the end sees Frodo and his friends' quests completed, and Middle - earth is at peace. Another characteristic is the ability to evoke strong emotions. In 'A Tale of Two Cities', the self - sacrifice at the end is both tragic and noble, leaving readers with a deep sense of admiration and sorrow. Also, it can be thought - provoking. For instance, in '1984', the ending makes readers question the nature of power and freedom long after they finish the book.

Well, how about 'The clock on the wall stopped ticking, and then a cold hand gripped her shoulder from behind.' This combines the sudden malfunction of a common object like a clock with the physical touch of something unknown and cold. Or 'The moon was blood - red, casting an ominous glow over the desolate town, where death seemed to lurk around every corner.' The description of the moon's color and the desolate town creates a very menacing and horror - filled setting.

Sure. One good starting sentence could be 'In a small, forgotten village on the edge of a dark forest, there lived a curious girl named Lily.' Another is 'The day the sky turned purple was the day everything changed for young Tom.' And 'On a stormy night, when the wind howled like a wild beast, a mysterious figure emerged from the old mansion.'

One good closing sentence could be 'And so, as the sun set on that day, a new beginning was just around the corner.'

Sure. 'All children, except one, grow up.' from 'Peter Pan' by J.M. Barrie. This sentence is both sad and mysterious, making the reader wonder why this one child doesn't grow up.

Sure. 'As I walked into the abandoned asylum, a chill ran down my spine that had nothing to do with the cold.'

An opening sentence could be 'The first time they touched, it was as if an electric current ran through their veins, a sign that something extraordinary was about to begin.' This sentence focuses on the physical connection between the two characters. It creates a sense of anticipation and excitement, making the reader eager to find out what this extraordinary thing will be. It also plays on the common trope of a special, almost magical connection between lovers.

Sure. In 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, 'In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since.' This opening draws the reader in as it implies there's some important advice and that the narrator has been reflecting on it. It gives a personal touch and sets the stage for the story about the narrator's experiences with Gatsby.