Problem: Continue the following story.

John planted a pumpkin seed in the garden, but it did not grow. The 
Here's how I want to continue it: garden was too dry.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The boy tried to use his job to pay for college but the 
Here's how I want to continue it: job was too cheap.

Problem: Continue the following story.

I threw away more rice than milk when I cleaned the kitchen because the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
rice was bad.