: Re: Is there a place for an epilogue in a standalone novel? By definition, an epilogue is an additional chapter after the end of a book. Also, it literally means "additional word". I can imagine

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Yes!

The epilogue began long before "the never ending series" became the common form.

Remember: "And they lived happily ever after" is an epilogue.

It's a way of satisfying the readers curiosity as to what happens after the story so you don't have to write that story too.

It can also tie off any loose threads you could not fit into your narrative (a bit sloppy but parts might have been cut for timing purposes).

An epilogue is also common when the story is presented in the form of a narration.

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