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Cliff-hanging as a way of life

Aug20

A cliff-hanger is a device in fiction that leaves someone in a precarious situation or confronted by a shocking revelation at the end of an episode. The aim is to ensure that the audience will return to see how the character resolves the dilemma. Continue reading →

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