What are other ways to end a short story apart from the common ones?

Yes, 'flash fictions' can be an alternative name for extremely short short stories. These are very brief, often just a few paragraphs long.

Write a short story inspired by a piece of art. It could be a painting, a sculpture, or a photograph. Analyze the emotions, colors, and forms in the art and translate them into a story. For example, if it's a painting of a desolate landscape, your story could be about a lonely traveler in that harsh environment. Or you could write a story that has no dialogue at all. Focus solely on the actions and descriptions of the characters and the setting to convey the story's meaning.

How about Dr. Lysander? It's not a typical doctor name and can give the character an air of mystery. Dr. Ophelia is also a great choice if you want a more literary - inspired name for a female doctor. And Dr. Thaddeus, which has an old - fashioned charm but is not very common.

Try 'The Sneaky Narrative' or 'My Cloaked Chronicle'.

Caleb. It's not as overused as some names but still has a warm and fatherly sound. It can be for a father who is hardworking and family - oriented. Another one is Ethan. It gives an impression of a modern and caring father. And there's Owen, which is a name that can be used for a father who is creative and has a bit of an adventurous spirit.

One less common way to end a story is to have the story cycle back to the beginning. So, if the story started with a character standing in front of an old oak tree, it ends with the character in the same position, but with a different understanding or feeling. This creates a sense of circularity and can be very thought - provoking. Another option is to end with a completely silent moment. After all the action and dialogue, just having a moment of pure silence can be very powerful. It allows the reader to take a breath and really absorb the story. You could also end with a series of questions from the main character, making the reader question things along with the character.

Yes, 'narrative' in Old English could also refer to a story.

You could use 'phantasmagoric', which means having a fantastic or dream - like appearance, often in a disturbing way. 'Spectral' is another good word, referring to something like a specter or ghost - like. And 'crepuscular' can be used to describe things related to twilight, a time often associated with mystery and the transition between day and night in gothic literature.

There's Atticus. It has a literary feel to it, like it belongs to a wise and moral character. And then there's Orion. It's not as common but is great for a character who is adventurous or has a connection to the stars. These names can make your boy characters stand out more in a story.

One interesting trope is the 'Time - Travel' trope in a fantasy context. It allows for complex plots and different eras to be explored. The 'Elemental Magic' trope, such as characters having control over fire, water, air, or earth. And the 'Mythical Creature as a Companion' trope, like having a dragon as a friend and ally in the story.