This is set aside for stories that are of a darker tone. Think of the old Twilight Zone series, or Outer Limits. Not horror, but where there very may well be a twist at the end that was not expected. Or the main character at the end may not have a "Happily After Ever" life.
And that does not mean they will not, either. It simply will not be in a way that is probably expected.
Clint and Janice had been following a tradition since their first anniversary. They would write each other a note, and the recipient was tasked with making the fantasy in that note a reality. But when on their seventh anniversary Clint writes that he wants to see his wife make love with another woman, neither of them know that everything will change.
Doctor Christopher Cassius is a medical researcher working for a pharmaceutical company researching new medicines. However, when he injects Formula 297.30 into his test mice, he discovers effects he had never predicted.
A tale created after nilsbabcock73 made a challenge to create a story, based only on the title given. So this is my story based on the title "Little Sister's Surprise". Some codes may or may not be omitted.
Terry had been alone and single for most of her adult life. Then new neighbors move into the house next door and her life will never be the same again.
A different kind of do-over story. Shirley feels that her day is going to hell, when she meets the most amazing man. Warning: Violent acts such as rape, snuff, and mutilation are alluded to in the story, but never explicitly or graphically described.
Finalist in the 2019 Clitorides for best do-over story.
When an old friend invites Josie and 3 of their friends from college to visit for a week on the California Coast for a "Hen Party", none of them have any idea that things will change drastically.
Carl is a divorced man, who is spending the night before Halloween alone because his daughter decided to go to a party instead. But when shopping he sees a rabbit costume, so decides to crash the party and check up on her.
Clitoride award winner for Best Furry/Best/Zoo Story in 2020
A story set in the far future. After being stationed in an orbital platform over one of the moons of Jupiter, a man discovers that there are things available to him that ordinary people are not privileged to own. Among them is a rather lifelike android.