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

Paper

Local rag has printed its final edition, sadly. Half a dozen times, they've been bailed out. That seventh fold killed the paper. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) August 29, 2015

Heal

Slumping on a World Of Leather sofa, I eased off my new shoes. Ouch. Over the speakers came a pan-pipe version of Heal The World. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) August 28, 2015

Lamb

"Lamb Seen Running Along M8". Larry tuts and turns to his son. George, you got lucky this time. But in future, gambol responsibly. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) August 26, 2015

Hail

Cherries of ice became a cocktail of frozen grapes and polar strawberries. Weathermen rushed to hail the Del Monte Downpour. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) August 26, 2015

Chip

"Happy birthday, son. Try not to scratch behind your ear. Don't want to disturb your new chip. Look at Google Maps. That's you!" @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) August 25, 2015

More to follow.