Do Now Writing Prompt #1

We all know that a “dead end” is a street that you can’t go through. But what does it mean when someone has reached a “dead end” in their life, or when they’ve been trying to figure out a problem, or when they are trying to investigate a crime? In a paragraph, tell us about reaching a dead end. Has it ever happened to you? Has it ever happened to someone you know? Have you ever see a movie or TV show where someone reaches a dead end? Tell us about it!