Problem: Continue the following story.

Eric wore long dangling earrings all up the ear lobe but not Brett because 
OPTIONS:
- Eric had pierced ears.
- Brett had pierced ears.
Here's how I want to continue it: Eric had pierced ears.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Jeffrey was feeling sleepy all day, while Steven was full of energy, because 
OPTIONS:
- Jeffrey had slept restlessly the night before.
- Steven had slept restlessly the night before.
Here's how I want to continue it: Jeffrey had slept restlessly the night before.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Elena but not Rachel was ready for the attack because 
OPTIONS:
- Elena did not hear the enemy approaching.
- Rachel did not hear the enemy approaching.
Here's how I want to continue it:
Rachel did not hear the enemy approaching.