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

Fling

Mike, 47 and 3/4, fancied a fling. Cashed in his ISA. Hired a local joinery. Neighbours look on as his trebuchet nears completion. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) November 12, 2015

Princess

Dad did a school trip to London for Margaret in '60. He took Mum up when Anne married in '73. Our first family car? A Princess. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) November 12, 2015

Chew

Palming my Juicy Fruit, I tripped, knocking over his coffee machine. We're looking for those who can walk and chew gum, he said. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) November 11, 2015

Go

Blocked loo? I can recommend Flushed With Success. Took their guy half an hour to fix both of ours, then it was all cisterns go! @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) November 10, 2015

More to follow.