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: Comedy central offered him a gig. Ending: He was very excited to be noticed.

SOLUTION: Taylor is a stand up comedian.

PROBLEM: Middle: Anne began pursuing other instruments in college. Ending: She now plays in a orchestra band for a living and is amazing!

SOLUTION: Anne played the trumpet in band in high school.

PROBLEM: Middle: The man stopped to buy a ticket. Ending: His face smiled as the ticket revealed a prize of one million.

SOLUTION:
A homeless man walked through Elm Street one busy morning.