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

Monk

In his ebony cowl, Father Mark preached about original sin. From what I could tell, the fall seemed to be this black monk's theme. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) June 9, 2016

Vest

Wearing a grubby vest, Fritz and Franco didn't take me seriously. Their laughter stopped when they saw what I'd taped to my back. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) June 8, 2016

Bug

Thanks to nano tech, everyone on the children's ward is repaired overnight. Lights out. "Kids, be sure to let the bed bug bite." @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) June 7, 2016

Gust

From sessile oak to large-leaved lime
Augustus Box was born to climb
Sadly now he lies concussed
Victim of a wayward gust@130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) June 6, 2016

More to follow.