Problem: Continue the following story.

Because Maria knew how to drive and Elena did not, 
Here's how I want to continue it: Elena failed their driving test.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The boy left his books in his desk instead of putting them in his backpack because there was less space in the 
Here's how I want to continue it: backpack .

Problem: Continue the following story.

The glow of the lamp lit up the room but left the closet dark, as the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
room was open to its light.