Problem: Continue the following story.

Mary cleaned the toilet every day but Angela almost never did because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Angela was very slovenly.

Problem: Continue the following story.

William was a prolific writer and Joel was an avid consumer, so 
Here's how I want to continue it: William started a new book after they finished penning the current one.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Bill threw away all the paperwork in the office and replaced it with a tablet, the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
paperwork was old.