Stories are frequently used in learning situations (e.g. elearning training scenarios), but fiction writing has several strategies that can be used to make those stories more interesting and compelling (and less boring).
19. Add an Antagonist
Eriq is in charge of the kitchen, but the front of house
manager is the owner’s sister, Joanne. She was very good
friends with the previous chef/manager, and argued bitterly
with the owner over the decision to replace the previous chef.