Great Endings(...or just a great story)!

This is my first ever contest, so be kind.
If you have a story that has a great ending, I want to read it! You know, a story that is heart-wrenching until the very end, but then there is some great resolvence (yes, I think I just made that word up). But it doesn't have to be that kind of ending. It could just be an ending that ends with a incredibly clever or wise sentence.
Pretty much, I just want a good story to read.... but it has to have a awesome finish.
Brownie Points:
-I love inspirational stuff.
-I really love historical fiction.
-Music is great, too.

Rules:
1. No erotica. I can't read it, and I don't want to read it.
2. No sticky caps... I don't get why anyone would write a story like that, but I guess I have to say it.
3. I don't want to read a really long story, okay? There are only so many hours to a day. So lets say.... no longer than 2000? I don't care if it's a chapter to a story. But if it is, then make sure I won't be completely confused with what I'm reading.
4. Nothing super depressing. Maybe that limits it a little, but some things I really just can't stand. Just don't make me cringe when I read it.
5. No fanfics. I want it to be original.
6. I like romance, but please, don't go over-board.
7. HAVE FUN!

Contest is Over

• Contest was judged on June 22
• Rewards: Gold: 110, Silver: 50, Bronze: 20, Honorable mention: 5 people
• Final notes:
  Thanks for entering my contest! There were some really great endings, and some awesome stories, and it was a little difficult to judge because of it. I really enjoyed reading all the stories!

Contest Winners

1. Margaret's Birthday

   by paperparadox 2500 words, 11 comments, on Jan 5 5:07 AM
   Gold trophy winner

   • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
2. I Dream of You

   by TheDecree 1200 words, 13 comments, on May 31 9:15 PM. In Love
   Silver trophy winner

   • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
3. Five-twelve

   At the end of his day, Tony liked to do nothing more than to sit and peacefully read the paper. That was, until someone asked him the time.

   by tallblondie 900 words, 45 comments, on Apr 21 7:34 AM. In Contest, Fiction
   Bronze trophy winner

   • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
4. The Inevitable Death of Adam Billington

   Nothing will ever compare to the moment I first killed someone; the way the blood spilled into such pretty patterns or how the knife sliced

   by silent dances 2600 words, 40 comments, on Jan 28 7:11 PM
   Honorable mention

   • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
5. The Painting

   by gezza 900 words, 81 comments, on Aug 13 1:47 AM 2008. In Angels, Fantasy, Young adult
   Honorable mention

   • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
6. Brotherly Love?

   In loving memory of Jeys Endleton1
   

   by Much-Dipstick 1600 words, 77 comments, on Aug 8 7:56 PM 2008
   Honorable mention

   • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
7. Error: Unable to find finalist item 293992, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
8. Stentor

   A Dragon...A Wizard...A Vision...a Story...Perhaps.

   by Gary Alexander 1400 words, 104 comments, on Oct 20 2:18 PM 2008. In Fantasy, Fiction
   Honorable mention

   • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]

Entries [15]

• Castaway

  The story of a selkie, who is held captive by her husband. He has hidden her sealskin so she cannot return to the sea.

  by elenii 1500 words, 23 comments, on May 29 7:59 AM. In Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Selkies

  • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
• The Promise

  Never give a girl a promise if you know you can't keep it.

  by Lithron 600 words, 32 comments, on Apr 18 1:03 AM. In Inspirational, Life, Love, Pain, Third person

  • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
• Found In Space

  Captain's log: Star date, 16th of the 3rd, 4037.1 / We'd been orbiting around the star 71,467 of the Nerdy Sector for two weeks, awaiting

  by DoozerDan 1100 words, 84 comments, on Jan 14 5:35 PM 2008. In First person, Humor, Parody, Sci-fi

  • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
• Imaginary Love

  by VioletConcept 600 words, 42 comments, on Mar 17 9:39 PM. In Contest, Love

  • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
• Come Back Later

  by Tricia3 600 words, 54 comments, on Jun 13 3:02 PM. In Humor, Life, Other, Young adult

  • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
• Life's lesson

  A meaning thet you wont forget. . . enjoy.

  by Unice the geek 100 words, 15 comments, on May 24 7:52 PM. In Life

  • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
• The Storm {Complete Story}

  The leaves were so still that John knew it was going to rain. John, who was accustomed to converse on terms of perfect equality with his wi

  by amanda vampiress 2400 words, 31 comments, on Jun 17 7:15 AM. In Fiction, Short story, Third person

  • Commented on by judge. Prewrite

Comments

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  CallMeWhenUrRich
  June 17
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  I am not suite sure if Desired Death would be considered 'super depressing' so pull if it out if it is then, I totally get it.
  
  And good luck in your contest!
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  Much-Dipstick
  June 17
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  Umm... mine might be considered depressing... It has a pretty happy ending though . Well... It's the one called Brotherly Love and if you don't want to read it or you want to DQ it I completely understand, lol . Hopefully you won't find it too depressing
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  colinlinder
  June 17
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  I apologize, I completely missed where you said you didn't want a long story. I guess Lucky Charm would be considered long. Feel free to remove my entry
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    Elms Apprehended
    June 17
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    Ya, that is a bit too long... sorry.
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  KodyBoye
  June 19
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  Oh darn, LOL. What an awesome idea for a contest.
  
  Good luck to those who entered.
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  The Insane Eraser
  June 21
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