TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you're given the middle and ending of a three-part story. Your job is to complete the short story by writing a probable beginning of the story. Generated sentences must be short, have fewer than 10 words, and be simple as if narrating to a child. Avoid using any irrelevant extra information when creating the beginning, and use names (e.g. Jack, Barbara,...) instead of pronouns (e.g. he / she) wherever possible.
PROBLEM: Middle: her friend Christie wanted to make Clara feel better about herself. Ending: Christie decided to make it a point to be Clara's permanent partner.

SOLUTION: Clara was terrible at sports.

PROBLEM: Middle: Lanie was going to band camp. Ending: Lanie makes friends at band camp and makes plans to return next summer

SOLUTION: Lanie was nervous.

PROBLEM: Middle: Shoppers love Black Friday sales. Ending: She was fighting with an old lady over the last pair of snow boots.

SOLUTION:
In the month of November the shoppers come out of hiding.