What are some examples of dramatic endings to stories?

They create a lasting impression. For example, a story with a sudden and unexpected ending like 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. The cruel ending makes the reader remember the story long after reading.

One good example is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It's a very short yet powerful story. The young couple sacrifices their most precious possessions for each other, creating a dramatic and heart - warming situation.

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger is a great example. The narrator, Holden Caulfield, takes us through his journey with his unique and often cynical voice. His experiences are full of drama, from getting kicked out of school to his encounters in New York City.

In 'The Sixth Sense', the revelation at the end that Bruce Willis' character has been dead all along is a dramatic ending. It completely changes the viewer's perception of the whole story and makes them re - think all the previous scenes.

One example is 'Cinderella'. In the end, Cinderella marries the prince and lives happily ever after. Another is 'The Little Mermaid' where after going through many hardships, the mermaid gets a soul and finds her place in the world.

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.

Well, 'The Tell - Tale Heart' is sort of like a dramatic monologue short story. The narrator is constantly justifying his actions in a sort of manic monologue. And then there's 'A Rose for Emily' where Emily's actions and the town's perception of her can be seen as a form of dramatic monologue within the short story framework.

One example is 'The Little Prince'. The little prince, a very unique and endearing character, goes on a journey through different planets, learning important lessons. In the end, he returns to his asteroid and his beloved rose, which is a happy ending. Another is 'The Gift of the Magi' where the husband and wife, two selfless characters, sacrifice their most precious possessions for each other, but in the end, their love is reaffirmed in a very heart - warming way.