Say you're into a particular writer who likes giving each of his stories a special kind of Twist Ending. He likes using it so much it's practically a signature element for his works. For some readers, it's predictable and groanworthy, others might like it. Imagine the surprise when, after you've put down the book, the twist isn't there. Much like an Empty Room Psych, the author willingly removes that twist from his latest work to throw avid fans (and the Genre Savvy who expected It Was His Sled) for a loop. Compare with The Untwist. Examples of Meta Twist include: