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

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Tirelessly I try to print Wirelessly Yet nowt pops out the Canon Troubleshooting yields no hint And is as baffling as Mick Channon @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) October 16, 2015

Purse

Chocka at the self service tills and a slowcoach in front. To pay, he pulled out a freezer bag of coppers. I felt my lips purse. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) October 16, 2015

Electricity

Cheaper gas and cheaper electricity, the guy promised. I signed both forms. My payments increased. I'm what they call a duel fool. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) October 15, 2015

Crate

My flat mate - we weren't speaking - hadn't locked his laptop. Google showed "crate for Saint Bernard". Odd, that. He hated dogs. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) October 14, 2015

Giant

Wire wool for the paint. Cheeks sore from grinning. Back pain. All those corn fritters. Life sucks as the Jolly Green Giant. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) October 13, 2015

More to follow.