Problem: Continue the following story.

The boy tried to use the jacket to protect himself from the weather but the 
Here's how I want to continue it: jacket was too weak.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Randy gets to play Peter Pan in the play, but Michael does not, so 
Here's how I want to continue it: Michael is sullen.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The sheep belonging to Joel had longer fur than those belonging to Nick because 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Joel never sheared theirs.