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

Grant

One whole year to read just one book. My thanks to the Arts Council. I'm delighted to be the first recipient of the Ulysses Grant. #130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) July 28, 2017

Guarantees

Waiting for my wok to rust
Expecting Le Creuset to bust
And my knives to bite the dust
Totally at ease
I've got all the guarantees#130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) July 27, 2017

Voice-Over

We were nodding off when my clock radio burst into life:
"Meet Dan. Married to Lisa, Dan feels trapped."
Curse that voice-over. #130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) July 26, 2017

Thin

Every day Mr Jones shuffles to the canteen for a bowl of leaves. Cashier Bob watches. That, he thinks, is the salad of a thin man. #130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) July 26, 2017

Abuse

After the Swiss open, Lendl insisted McEnroe try my famous dish. After one mouthful, he wolfed it down. This was raclette abuse. #130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) July 25, 2017

More to follow.