Problem: Continue the following story.

Felicia was very skilled at shooting but Rebecca was not. 
Here's how I want to continue it: Felicia hit the bullseye very often.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The stove was useless to prepare the meal, so we used the microwave instead, as the 
Here's how I want to continue it: stove was broken.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The dog rejected the blanket in favor of the bed because the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
bed was clean.