Every great book has an ending. But what if it didn't? Cliffhanger gives you the last paragraph of a famous novel and lets you write what happens next — in just 280 characters.
Every week, we reveal the final paragraph from a famous novel. It might be a classic you know by heart, or a hidden gem you've never read. Either way, you'll see how the author chose to end the story.
Past picks include 1984, The Great Gatsby, Fahrenheit 451, and Brave New World.
Read the excerpt and imagine a different ending. What if the story didn't stop there? Write your own continuation in 280 characters or fewer. Short, punchy, and creative wins the day.
Think of it like a literary tweet — every character counts.
Once you submit your entry, the community reads and votes. Upvote the endings that move you, surprise you, or make you think. Downvote the ones that don't land. The best entries rise to the top.
Sort by Top, New, or Hot to discover entries in different ways.
At the end of the week, the entry with the most votes wins. Winners get featured on the leaderboard, earn a spot in the Hall of Fame, and receive a prize. Then we start all over again with a new book.
This week's prize: 1 month free subscription.
Weekly
New challenge every Monday
280 chars
Keep it short and sweet
Community
Voted by readers like you
Prizes
Featured spot and rewards
Each challenge runs for one full week, from Monday to Sunday. You can submit your entry and vote at any time during the week.
Yes — 280 characters maximum. We keep it short to encourage creativity. A live character counter helps you stay within the limit as you write.
For now, one entry per challenge. This keeps things fair and encourages you to craft your best possible ending.
The entry with the highest net votes (upvotes minus downvotes) at the end of the week wins. Community-driven, no judges.
Winners are featured on the leaderboard and in our Past Winners section. Prizes vary by week — currently, the weekly winner gets a free month of premium.
Not at all! You only see the final paragraph. You can write a creative ending based purely on the excerpt. Familiarity with the book might help, but imagination is all you need.
