Problem: Continue the following story.

The rats fled their holes for the open spaces since the 
Here's how I want to continue it: holes were crowded for them.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Laura wanted a friendship with Patricia but 
Here's how I want to continue it: Laura felt like the other didn't want one with them.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Wearing the new strange hat fashion was Maria's style and not Felicia's because 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Maria was trendy.