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

Lift

What with one thing and another, Mum was badly in need of a lift. We siblings obliged. Don't thank us, Mum. Thank Stannah. #130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) February 25, 2017

Important

In our saddlery evening class, Seth talked us through his toolbox.
"An edger? Optional.
A creaser? Useful.
This awl? Important." #130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) February 24, 2017

Jump

At 2:55, children lined up in playgrounds while workers spread out in car parks. Loudspeakers crackled: "5, 4, 3, 2, 1, and JUMP!" #130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) February 23, 2017

Placed

We "borrowed" the caretaker's soapy bucket and placed it on top of the door. Sir, never ill, was off sick. In strode Mrs Sharp. #130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) February 22, 2017

Prosecutor

Sir Wilfred acted as judge at this year's flower show and named the new bloom after a ruddy-faced adversary: the Prosecutor Rose. #130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) February 21, 2017

More to follow.