Discontinuance (8)
(Other definitions for suspense that I've seen before include "Excitement and uncertainty about an outcome" , "State of anxiety while waiting" , "Pre-climactic excitement" , "State of uncertainty about the future" , "State of uncertainty or excitement" .)
(Other definitions for stoppage that I've seen before include "sit-in" , "action by strikers" , "Discontinuation" , "Mini-strike" , "Blockage or cessation" .)