Suspenseful Endings

noun a person or thing that hangs from or projects out from a steep or overhanging surface

• The novel ended with a thrilling cliff hanger that left readers eagerly anticipating the next book in the series.
• I can't believe the season finale of that show ended on such a cliff hanger!
• The movie had me on the edge of my seat with that crazy cliff hanger ending.
• Her decision to quit her job without a backup plan was a real cliff hanger moment in her life.

noun a steep rock face or escarpment, especially at the edge of the sea

adjective causing suspense or anxiety because of uncertainty

• The movie ended with a cliff hanging scene, leaving the audience in suspense.
• The TV show always leaves us cliff hanging at the end of each episode.
• I hate when books leave me cliff hanging, it's so frustrating!
• Her decision to quit her job was cliff hanging, as she weighed the pros and cons.