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

Stem

In and out of the bathroom all night. Cramps. A fever. Could that all stem from the drumstick I found at the back of the fridge? @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) March 21, 2015

Style

You shouldn't "keep schtum" but instead "keep stumm" according to @guardianstyle, the Guardian style guide. I'm saying nothing. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) March 20, 2015

Duck

Good evening, Howard! Family keeping well, Jemima? Hi, Donald, always a pleasure. Claire? What the...? Can't catch me! @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) March 19, 2015

Bright

From day one, Jamie glowed. He was his own nightlight. We'd find him under the covers reading tales of Tesla. Such a bright lad. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) March 18, 2015

Worn

These? Those are the Green Flash worn by the great Fred Perry at Wimbledon. He's signed them, see? Priceless. Tenner each? @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) March 17, 2015

More to follow.