Falling action

In literature, the falling action of a story is sparked by the crisis and decreases suspense as any loose ends are tied, given the circumstances set by the preceding crisis.
The opposite of the falling action is the rising action.
Eventually, the suspense and loose ends decrease to the point where either there is a mini-climax in the moment of final suspense and/or the resolution. Both depend on what the author decides to do with the rest of the story.