They often end with the lucky rascal being celebrated or envied by the others. For example, if it was a race and the beginner won by luck, the other rascals might give him a high - five while secretly wishing they had the same luck.
There might be a story where a little rascal tries out for a small play for the first time. Despite having no acting experience, she gets the lead role due to beginner's luck. During the performance, she overcomes her initial nerves and ends up stealing the show. The other rascals are both amazed and a bit jealous of her good fortune.
Some leprechaun children's stories end with the leprechaun granting a wish to the protagonist. This could be a simple wish like making a sick family member well again or something more magical like giving the ability to fly. The end then shows the positive result of the wish, like the child flying over their village and seeing all the beautiful sights, with the leprechaun watching from afar, satisfied with the good deed.
Some end in divorce. Once the affair is discovered, the trust is broken and the couple may not be able to repair their relationship. The husband may not be able to forgive the betrayal, leading to the end of the marriage.
In many wolf children's stories, the ending can be quite bittersweet. For example, the wolf children might sacrifice a part of their identity. If they choose to live with humans, they may have to suppress their wolf instincts. Or, if they go back to the wild, they lose the chance of having a more 'civilized' life. Sometimes, they also end up being a bridge between the human and wolf worlds, teaching humans about the importance of nature and the wild.
Some love stories end in a more bittersweet way. The couple may part ways, but they have grown and learned from the relationship. They might still have love for each other, but they realize that they are better off apart for various reasons, such as different life goals or personal growth directions.
They often end happily, with the couple getting together. For example, in many classic romances, the two lovers overcome all the difficulties and start a new life together.
Well, dystopian stories often end with some sort of hope or change for the better. Maybe a group of characters manages to overthrow the oppressive system or find a way to restore balance.
Typically, Gothic stories conclude with elements of darkness prevailing. Maybe the villain escapes justice or the protagonist succumbs to the forces of evil. It's all about leaving the reader with a lingering sense of dread.
Some end on a somewhat open - ended note. His stories like 'The Jaunt' leave readers with a sense of unease and many questions, making them think about the implications long after they've finished reading.
Often, they end with the main character either being driven mad by the doppelganger's presence. For example, in some stories, the person is so tormented by seeing their double everywhere that they lose their sanity and end up in an asylum.