I'm not sure specifically what the 'big sal story' is. It could be a personal story about someone named Sal, or it might be a local or family - related story. Without more context, it's difficult to tell.
The ending of Empress Marina was not officially announced because the ending of this kind of novel was generally more complicated and could be influenced by various factors such as the author and readers. Therefore, the specific outcome might be different.
However, according to the feedback from readers of some novel websites and the plot of the novel, it was speculated that the ending of Empress Marina might be like this:
Empress Marina finally defeated the evil forces and saved the world. She became a hero and was respected and worshipped by the people. At the same time, she found her lover to spend the rest of her life with him. The two of them would protect the world together forever.
Of course, this was just speculation. The specific ending still needed to be announced by the author or the publishing house.
The arcs where the Hulk has to face his inner demons are also great Sal Buscema Hulk stories. He has a unique way of showing the Hulk's internal struggle, not just his physical battles. You can really feel the Hulk's pain and his fight to control himself or just let loose, and it's all enhanced by Buscema's art style.
One of the main attractions of Setsuna x Marina fanfiction is the potential for unique character dynamics. Their personalities can be molded in different ways by different authors. Some might focus on their more serious sides, while others could bring out their humorous aspects.