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35.60Level 33 — ending

You have several options.

Clear

minor ii–V–i.

Deceptive then clear

V→unexpected chord→iiø–V→i.

Open

minor tonic with maj7/9 tension.

Chromatic

tritone-sub approach.

The ending should clarify how much ambiguity you want to leave unresolved.