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

Sand

Roy sculpts sand into barbicans and baileys. Today, it's Conwy. Nobody doubts his dedication. He knows the tide will always win. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) March 5, 2016

Fond

I grew fond of Mia
Ska music was our bond
She always planned to form a band
Now she gigs across the land
Eternally one step beyond@130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) March 4, 2016

Spear

Longinus, you cretin. You've lost your weapon. Your commander will kill you. He smiles. The light's still on in the local Spear. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) March 3, 2016

Paint

"Details, if you please," said the desk sergeant. "The horse, the cart, the suspect." He paused. "Constable, paint me a picture." @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) March 2, 2016

Weasel

*holds up furry animal*
[me] Listen to him.
[guy] He's pining.
[me] No, he's rasping.
[guy] You suggesting we sell wheezy weasels?@130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) March 1, 2016

More to follow.