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

Groan

We whisked up huge bowls of strawberry, banana and butterscotch. You could hear those trestle tables groan with Angel Delight. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) December 18, 2015

Beer

Amy invited some drinkers, big guys, to her dance studio. Taught them the positions. Put on a show that she called a beer ballet. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) December 17, 2015

Ignite

Taped to the rocket, his moulded head didn't flinch. It was only when I shouted "Ignite!" that I saw his eagle eyes swivel. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) December 16, 2015

Plate

Chatting away, I swear I saw something crawl into my side salad. People stared as my plate went spinning. Nobody else had seen it. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) December 15, 2015

More to follow.