What are some examples of endings that can ruin a story?

An ending that completely changes the genre can ruin a novel. Imagine a horror novel that has been terrifying the reader with ghosts and ghouls throughout, and then the ending reveals that it was all a dream. It undermines the whole reading experience and the tension that was built up.

One example could be a mystery story where the real culprit is only revealed at the very end, and the clues were subtly buried throughout the plot. For instance, in a detective story, the seemingly innocent bystander turns out to be the mastermind behind the crime, but all the evidence was cleverly disguised until the final revelation.

One example could be the story of Cinderella. She endures hardships with her stepmother and stepsisters but finally gets to go to the ball. There, she meets the prince. After losing her glass slipper, the prince searches for her and in the end, they get married and live happily ever after. It's a classic full story with a happy ending.

The movie 'The Sixth Sense' has a great twist ending. The whole time, we think the psychologist is helping a boy who sees dead people, but in the end, we realize that the psychologist is actually dead himself. It completely changes how you view the entire movie.

A story where a young girl adopts a stray cat. As the days pass, she starts to notice strange behavior from the cat. One night, she wakes up to find the cat sitting on her chest, staring at her with glowing eyes and a low growl. Then she realizes the cat has led all the other strays in the neighborhood to surround her bed, and she is trapped. This ending plays on the fear of the unknown and the idea that something seemingly innocent can turn into a threat.

In a psychological thriller, the ending might show that the main character, who has been trying to solve a mystery all along, discovers that they were the cause of all the problems unknowingly. Their mind shatters as they come to this realization, leaving them in a state of complete despair. For instance, they find out that their own repressed memories led to the strange events around them, and now they have to live with this horrible truth.

Some novels end with a new beginning. For instance, after a great adventure, the characters are ready to embark on a new journey. This gives a sense of hope and anticipation. In a dystopian novel, if the main character manages to break free from the oppressive system and starts to build a new and better world, it can be a very positive ending. Also, an ending where the truth is finally revealed, especially if it was hidden throughout the story, can be a good way to conclude a novel as it gives the reader a sense of satisfaction.

One example is in 'Romeo and Juliet'. The tragic ending where both lovers die is extremely dramatic. It shows the futility of the feud between their families.

In 'Ender's Game', Ender saves the world from the Formics and then finds a new home for their remaining race, which is a kind of happy ending. He also finally gets to understand the truth about his actions and starts to heal from his emotional traumas.

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