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

Ice

Driver's door was frozen solid. Using my Visa, I hacked a tiny window in the ice. Inside, smiling up at me, was a metallic monkey. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) December 29, 2013

Nuts

My research buddies call me Mac, I work in academia. We study pods & seeds & nuts, eg the macadamia (can help with your anaemia). @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) December 28, 2013

Tree

Mum and Dad helped her plant the last yum-yum. She waters it before going to bed. One day that tree will be full of fresh dummies. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) December 24, 2013

More to follow.