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

Hug

Lost your muse? Got the blues? Go seek out Hugo Hughes That big lug Will give such a huge hug You may come away lightly bruised @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) September 4, 2015

School

Sharpener & Compass & Highlighter & Oxford maths set & Organiser & Lunchbox @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) September 4, 2015

Snake

Anna took thousands from poor Mrs Robie. Said she was buying shares, then wasted it on scratch cards. Anna conned her, the snake. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) September 3, 2015

Cycle

Dad gave me this bike. I'd love a new one but this old boneshaker keeps on going, rain or shine. I can't seem to break this cycle. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) September 1, 2015

Blast

Mimi invited us out to her Pacific island last month, some place named Bikini Atoll. Diving, dancing, cocktails. We had a blast! @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) August 31, 2015

More to follow.