I was well into one of my fun stories when it made a left turn. We weren't even to Albuquerque yet.
When I write, I try and let the characters that I picture in my mind drive the story with their decisions. I might preplan and end, but the character doesn't always follow my plans, preferring to let it flow as naturally as I can. I hate forced endings and refuse to write one.
In that story, I can't unwrite what happened. But i am at a loss on how to proceed. Shelving it after 55+k words is painful, but necessary for now.
It's also the reason why i have so many WIP stories, when an inspiration hits me, I can return and continue. like one that I recently finished. It sat on the shelf for almost a full year.
Off to the next one.
Shad.