Let’s think about what the story is asking us to do.
The text tells us about a door guard who has been watching a small dungeon door for two years — nothing happened. But now, there’s a rumbling noise coming from behind the door, and it’s getting louder. The story stops right at the most exciting part… and then gives us blank lines.
That means we’re supposed to
finish the story!
We need to imagine what happens next. What’s making the noise? Is it dangerous? Does the guard open the door? Call for help? Run away? Find something amazing?
Since this is a creative writing task, there’s no single “right” answer — but we should make sure our ending:
- Makes sense with what came before (the quiet for 2 years, then sudden noise)
- Is interesting or surprising
- Uses good sentences and punctuation
- Fills up some of those blank lines!
Let’s write a short, fun ending that fits the mood.
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Final Answer:
I held my breath and pressed my ear against the cold stone. The rumbling turned into a deep growl. My hands shook as I reached for my sword. Suddenly — CRACK! The door burst open, not outward… but inward. A tiny, glowing dragon tumbled out, sneezing sparks. It looked up at me with big green eyes and said, “Oops. Wrong tunnel.” I stared. The king never told me the dungeon had *pets*. Now I have to figure out how to get him back… before he burns the castle down.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of writing worksheet for high school.
