Story 1: There was a family who used the lockdown time to start a small garden in their backyard. They grew all kinds of vegetables and it became a great source of fresh food for them. It also brought the family closer as they worked together to take care of the plants. Story 2: A local artist found new inspiration during lockdown. With no distractions from the outside world, he created a series of amazing paintings that later got a lot of attention when galleries reopened. Story 3: In one neighborhood, people organized a virtual talent show during lockdown. Everyone from kids to the elderly participated, sharing their skills like singing, dancing or magic tricks, which really lifted the community spirit.
I'm not sure specifically which 'turn the lights back on story' you mean. It could be about a power outage and the efforts to restore electricity, or perhaps a more metaphorical story about bringing hope or clarity (like turning on lights in a dark situation).
One funny lockdown story was when my neighbor decided to have a virtual talent show with his family. They all dressed up in crazy costumes, from superheroes to giant fruits. His kids were doing silly magic tricks that didn't really work but were hilarious to watch. Another story was about a family who tried to bake a huge cake but ended up with a flat, gooey mess that they still ate with a lot of laughter.
There was a family who got locked in their apartment building's basement by mistake during the lockdown. They were stuck there for hours without any means of communication. It was dark and damp, and they were scared that no one would find them. Fortunately, someone heard their shouts and rescued them.
Since I don't know the exact 'turn the lights back on story', it's difficult to say. It could be a story about a family, so the main characters would be the family members like the parents, children, etc. who are involved in getting the lights back on.
Once upon a time, there was a young girl alone in an old, creaky house. She heard strange noises coming from the attic. Her parents had always warned her, 'Don't turn on the lights.' But as the noises grew louder, she couldn't resist. She reached for the light switch. Just as she was about to flip it, a cold hand grabbed her wrist. She screamed but no one came to help. The last thing she saw was a pair of glowing eyes in the darkness.