Story Ending Disappointment

Users discuss their dissatisfaction with the abrupt, cliffhanger, or unsatisfying ending of a featured story or article, often requesting spoilers, sequels, or more details on the conclusion.

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munchler Jan 7, 2026 View on HN

Wouldn't have expected something like this to end on a cliffhanger, but... what happened next?

ohashi May 10, 2021 View on HN

I feel like you ended the story too soon. Let's hear about the Real and how it worked.

bicx May 15, 2025 View on HN

Just ask ChatGPT to make a less predictable ending so you can enjoy it.

geuis Jun 19, 2009 View on HN

It seems like the story was cut short. It ends with "That would mess things up" and it seems like this story should go on a lot more.

_rs Mar 13, 2012 View on HN

I felt like the ending was cut short and the Anonymous bit was a bit sudden. Still a good read.

knolax May 11, 2020 View on HN

Man that ending was very brunt. I did not expect to just see "he died a few months later" as a footnote at the end.

rbanffy Dec 29, 2011 View on HN

Oops... Sorry. Now I'm curious. I didn't follow the story. How did it end?

addandsubtract Oct 27, 2021 View on HN

It's a rhetoric question. I don't think anyone was expecting that ending.

INTPenis May 13, 2017 View on HN

Disappointing end of the article, real cliffhanger. I wonder if there will be a part 2.

AdamH12113 Feb 21, 2024 View on HN

Does anyone know how the story ends?