Maybe you will recognize some of these as the ends of stories, movies, plays, pieces of my fiction, songs, iconic moments in pop culture, or even moments in your own lives.
I’ll bet we share a bunch of the last category in common, without even knowing it.
Happy New Year, everyone. See you on the flip side.
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“No.”
“…and they lived happily ever after.”
“Amen.”
“I’ll be right here.”
“You.”
“Only ever love.”
“And all was well.”
“…Because it’s always you.”
“…I’ll have a Coke.”
“Will you marry me?”
“Yes.”
“My God, it’s full of stars.”
“…but a whimper.”
“Please.”
“Hit it.”
“That’s a good idea. Let me hold your monkey.”
“I had to be your undoing.”
“You’re not in this for the hunting, are you?”
“…and if no one’s caught him yet, he’s out there, still.”
“–pation.”