Does your story end with a sunset or a sunrise? Real or metaphorical? Will things begin again, or are they over?

Whatever brought your character here–hope, determination, cruel fate–they made a journey they probably never thought they’d make. Are they better for it? Worse off? Do they regret the whole thing?

Traditionally, just before the climax is the darkest part, where all hope is lost. What does your character feel when they reflect on everything that has brought them to this point?