Problem: Continue the following story.

Betty sold Megan a credit card with a bad interest rate, because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Megan knew less about finances.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The water was eroding the area under the deck faster than the porch, because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: deck was on unstable ground.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Eric was constantly harassing Kevin at work but he never responded.  
Here's how I want to continue it:
Eric was very angry.