#42: End of Story
Reaching the end of a story is a bittersweet thing. Upon reading the final word of a particularly good piece, you’re often hit with a sort of story-hangover: the ache of wanting to stay in the world of the tale, yet knowing there’s no more story to be read.
A truly excellent ending can mitigate that pain — which is why, as a writer, it’s crucial to nail the end of your own stories! Of course, this can mean different things for different pieces. A great ending might underscore a story's theme, or it might pose more questions than it answers; it all depends on context and execution. For more info, check out our tips for crafting a memorable ending here, and then dive into our ending-themed prompts below!
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This week's prompts:
Stories
“Chaos Tea” by Zilla Babbitt
“Truth or Dare” by 𝔸. 𝕋𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕘𝕒𝕝𝕖
“Sarang” by Rhondalise Mitza
“Angel Of Hope ” by Vrishni Maharaj
“William” by Zilla Babbitt
“Murderer” by 𝔹𝕣𝕠𝕠𝕜𝕖 𝔻. <𝟛
“Prom” by 𝔹𝕣𝕠𝕠𝕜𝕖 𝔻. <𝟛
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Prize money
1002
Submissions
Ended on 23:59 - May 22, 2020 EST
Won by Phoebe Barr 🏆
Title: The Firebird's Answer
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