Can you give examples of 'you can't make this up stories'?

Here's another one. A make - up artist was doing the make - up for an actress on a horror movie set. He used a special powder that was said to give a 'ghostly' effect. But after using it, strange things started to happen. The actress would suddenly turn pale and cold during filming, and at night, the make - up artist could hear whispers coming from the powder box as if something was trapped inside it.

One example could be a story about two gay men who met in an art class and fell in love. They then had to navigate through the judgment of some people in their small town but found strength in each other. Another could be a story of a gay woman who travels the world and discovers different gay cultures and makes friends along the way.

The death of a pet. In a sad story, if a beloved pet dies, it can be very sad. Pets are often like family members, and their loss can be deeply felt.

The saying to describe one who can't give up halfway is "Persevere to the end and never give up" from Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Since the phrase is so ambiguous, it's hard to come up with examples. If 'cock up' means to mess something up in a big way, perhaps it could be stories about big blunders in business or projects that had really bad consequences, but this is just a wild guess.

Sure. One example could be a student who stayed up all night studying for an exam. In the morning, the alarm goes off but they are so sleepy that they just keep their eyes closed and can't get up. Another example is a person who had a late - night party. The next day, they are too hungover to get out of bed when the sun is shining bright outside.

Going on a road trip. You can describe the different sceneries you pass by, the small towns you stop at, and the interesting conversations you have with your travel companions. It's full of possibilities for a great story.

Yes. Think about a family that lives in a quiet suburb. The kids are well - behaved, do well in school, and the parents have a good relationship. They go on vacations regularly but nothing out of the ordinary. It's a good life but when it comes to sharing a story, it lacks the excitement. Also, a person who has a simple hobby like gardening and enjoys it peacefully without any great challenges or competitions in it. Their life is content but the story of their gardening is not very engaging.

Let's say on a good day you discover a new hiking trail. The adventure, the scenery, and the sense of exploration can be a story. Then, on another day, you learn a new skill like painting. The journey of learning, the mistakes, and the final product can be a story. As these days keep coming, you keep getting new stories, and eventually, 100 good days can lead to 100 good stories.

Let's say you were cooking and everything went wrong. You burnt the food, set off the smoke alarm, and made a huge mess in the kitchen. When you tell this as a story, you can include your initial excitement for cooking, the moment you realized things were going south, and how you ended up ordering takeout instead. It's these little disasters that make for interesting narratives.