Problem: Continue the following story.

Tanya had long fingernails while Amy's were blunt,  so 
Here's how I want to continue it: Tanya had an easier time picking apart the knot.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Carrie was watching a TV show while Katrina was reading, and 
Here's how I want to continue it: Katrina continued to look at the pages.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Jeffrey tried to scrub the stain out of the wood with a cloth, but the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
cloth was just too soft.