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

Phone

I noticed her phone before her smile. Both were gorgeous. Next minute, she was gone. It's not just her number that's unobtainable. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) August 15, 2015

Crime

DCI Crabbe, Norfolk chief constable, detests anti-social behaviour, litter and buskers. Now Cromer is free of crime, grime & mime. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) August 14, 2015

Local

Almost overnight, my local shut then morphed into a Tesco Express. ATM, fresh fruit, open 6am-11pm. An asset of community value. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) August 13, 2015

Snack

Snack? Try goji berries. She poured me a handful. When I drained my tea, they clung to the bottom of my mug. Hobnobs tomorrow. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) August 11, 2015

Fright

Tried to give me a fright, that boy, looking up at me in his hockey mask. Tonight he'll learn never to mess with a retired clown. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) August 10, 2015

More to follow.