Many fiction writers say that a story’s ending is the most difficult part to write. Below are 10 possible ending lines for a piece of fiction. Pick one, adjust it however works best for you, and then write a story with those words as the closing.
- We had come so far, but there was yet a long way to go.
- She thought I’d forgiven her; she was wrong.
- They had just settled in for the night when the door creaked open. It can’t be, thought Miriam, but there stood David, his face scarred, his hair graying, his posture defeated – but he was alive.
- I’d learned many life lessons and I’d become a better person for my struggles. But was I kind? Was I good? Honestly, I was past caring about that.
- They stood underneath the street lamp, and when they kissed, steam rose in the dense, moist air.
- If I became any more perfect, then I’d no longer be interesting.
- How could she say no? After all, “Yes” was her middle name.
- They walked hand in hand, away from the condemned house, and unaware of the ghosts watching from the windows.
- “I’m coming home.” His words echoed through my phone. Sniffing back tears of joy, I knew I would finally see him again soon.
- Freedom belongs only to those not tormented with regret.
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