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

Sugar

Stacked 10 cubes and one bloke looked over. Stacked 25 and the cafe went quiet. Stacked 50 and there were cheers. Best. Day. Ever. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) March 21, 2014

Flush

A week, I had him. Saturday, his bowl was empty. Belly up, said Rich. Flushed him. I still think of Jaws when I eat carrot sticks. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) March 21, 2014

Tank

Tigers burning bright Forever at the front line Moving else we're toast Thick skinned by necessity Destroying your defences #tanka @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) March 20, 2014

Tease

Oh, Mae. The way she ate those chocolates got me hot and bothered. The boss's wife? Look but don't touch. That moll was a teaser. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) March 19, 2014

Crane

Ex-shipyard, the pair. Big lads, sweet voices, now gigging as The Heavily Brothers. Brings the house down, does Crane In The Rain. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) March 18, 2014

More to follow.