You can create an ending that is unexpected but still makes sense. It will keep your readers on their toes. Say your story has been leading the reader to think one thing will happen, but then you twist it in a way that they didn't anticipate. For example, the hero that everyone thought would save the day fails, but in the process, a minor character steps up and does something extraordinary.
End with a strong emotion. It could be a feeling of hope, love, or even sadness. If your story has been building up to a certain relationship, end it with a powerful display of that emotion. For example, if it's a love story, the couple could finally confess their love in a very moving and sincere way that leaves the reader with a warm feeling.
One tip is to tie up loose ends. Make sure all the plot points you introduced in the story are resolved in some way. For instance, if there was a mystery about a missing object, the ending should reveal what happened to it.
You could try looking back at the themes in your story. For example, if your story is about friendship, an ending that shows the strength or evolution of that friendship could work. Maybe the characters face a big challenge together and come out stronger on the other side.
You could try taking a break from it. Step away for a while, do something completely different like going for a walk or reading a book. Sometimes, when you come back to your story, the ending will just pop into your head.
Well, you could try looking at similar stories for inspiration or take a break and come back to it with a fresh mind.
Think about real - life events or experiences that are related to the themes in your story. For instance, if your story is about love, think about real love stories you've heard or been a part of. You can also draw inspiration from nature. The cycle of seasons, the growth of plants, etc. could all be metaphorically related to your story and help you form an ending. If your story has a lot of action, think about how real - world conflicts are resolved. Maybe your characters can reach a truce like countries do after a long war.
One simple way is to go back to the beginning. Think about the main character's initial goal. If it was to find a lost treasure, for example, the ending could be that they either find it or realize the real treasure was something else all along, like friendship. Another option is to think about the theme. If your story is about love conquering all, then an ending where the lovers are reunited would be fitting.
Think about the message you want to send with your story. Your ending should reinforce that message. For example, if your story is about the importance of friendship, end it with the characters' friendship being stronger than ever. You can also look at other successful stories in your genre for inspiration. See how they end and what makes those endings work. But don't copy them directly; just use them as a guide to create your own unique and satisfying ending.
One tip is to provide a sense of closure. For example, resolve the main conflict in a clear way. If the story was about a character trying to find a lost treasure, at the end, they either find it or realize it was never really what they needed. Another tip is to leave a bit of an emotional impact. Maybe through a poignant moment or a final thought from the main character that makes the reader feel something deep. Also, avoid introducing new plot elements at the very end. It should feel like the natural conclusion of what has been building throughout the story.
One way to end a short story is with a twist. For example, in a mystery short story, the main character who has been chasing the wrong suspect all along suddenly realizes that the person closest to them is the real culprit. It leaves the reader shocked and makes them think back over the whole story.
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Words that describe light can also add a touch of magic. 'Glow', 'radiance', 'luminescence'. Imagine your main character achieving their goal at the end and a soft glow surrounds them, signifying their new - found magic or their connection to a greater magical force. You can describe how the glow spreads across the land, bringing hope and a sense of magic to the whole world of the story.