Writers/Authors: How do I enhance my story? Please help.?

It's for creative writing exam or whatever. o_o.

Anyways. Okay. So far. It's about an elderly women with dementia. She's reflective. She remembers past experiences as a child. Her son visits her. She doesn't remember him. blah. Now, I hope it doesn't sound cliche because the 'marking centre' say the cliche ones are about prison escapades, teen issues: sex, drugs, alcohol, bullying, pregnancy. They don't want that trash. I find it boring, anyway. I NEED my story to stand out.

My question: How can I make the story more interesting? Characters? Themes? You gotta help me out. Please.

So, I'm trying to speak through some elderly women.

What next? o_o. I need at least 300 more words. I gotta memorize it, soon.
THEME: Belonging.
LEVEL: HSC.
Oh. I forgot. Thanks in advance. :)
 
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