The rules of 130Story are simple: given a random seed word, write a story in 130 characters.

Mark

Me? Well, there's big brother Matt -- runs a pub -- and two younger brats, Lukewarm and Johnno. Four boys. Poor Mum. Gospel truth. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) November 8, 2014

Sorry

I never meant to steal her, your Volvo 18 wheeler. I sold it to a dealer. I'm really really sorry that I took your Swedish lorry. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) November 7, 2014

Ham

Stage left, I exuded thoughtfulness & depth. Others sat around the dinner table. One reviewer referred to me as "the glazed ham." @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) November 6, 2014

Stretch

This blonde bloke in Belmarsh taught me to pick pockets. Bodybuilder type. Enormous reach. I enjoyed that stretch with Armstrong. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) November 5, 2014

Goon

I've checked. Peter in 1980, Michael '96, then Harry in 2001 and Spike a year later. Sorry, boss: there are no more goons to hire. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) November 4, 2014

More to follow.