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

Cork

Dad's will was clear. Up on the bridge, I threw each and every cork over the side. As the flotilla sailed away, I raised a glass. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) October 8, 2016

Plaque

A dreich Dumbarton. Chris pointed up at the wall:
DAVID BYRNE BORN HERE 1952
"Ah," I said, "I guess that this must be the plaque."@130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) October 6, 2016

Golf

I don't even like Oscar & Mike, thought Charlie. He turned the Alfa Romeo. I'll buy Juliet dinner at that hotel. Stuff the golf. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) October 6, 2016

Email

You're the first female
To give me their Gmail
But my billet-doux
Bounced on error 512
"Bad email address"
Now my outlook's a mess@130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) October 3, 2016

More to follow.