The term 'END OF STORY' can be represented in a crossword puzzle by five different solutions: FINIS (5 letters), EPILOGUE (8 letters), PERIOD (6 letters), MORAL (5 letters), and MAKINGHEADLINES (15 letters). FINIS is a Latin word meaning 'the end' or 'FINISHED'. An EPILOGUE is a section at the end of a story that serves to tie up loose ends and provide closure. PERIOD is a punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a sentence. A MORAL is a lesson or message that can be taken away from a story. MAKINGHEADLINES is an idiom meaning to attract attention or become famous. All of these solutions represent the idea of a story coming to an end.