Problem: Continue the following story.

The man put ice rather than lava on his lips, because the
Here's how I want to continue it: ice made his lips feel cold.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Brian decided to use a rake instead of a shovel for the leaves because the
Here's how I want to continue it: shovel couldn't grab them.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The fear from my brother was more dangerous than his anxiety, because the
Here's how I want to continue it:
anxiety was controllable.