Cliffhanger endings usually fall into two categories: The main character comes face-to-face with a dangerous or possibly life-threatening situation. A shocking revelation comes to light, threatening to alter the course of the narrative.

What is a cliffhanger example?

The cliffhanger involves the well-loved character Jon Snow, whose fate is left unclear after the following passage: Then Bowen Marsh stood there before him, tears running down his cheeks. “For the Watch.” He punched Jon in the belly. When he pulled his hand away, the dagger stayed where he had buried it.

How do you leave a good cliffhanger?