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

Trance

With my accountant warbling about corporation tax, I found myself in a trance of denial. Very soothing and didn't cost a penny. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) January 9, 2015

Spend

Once a month, Dad visited Kentucky to spend his saved Luncheon Vouchers. Shoestring on TV. Drumstick in hand. We knew how to live. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) January 7, 2015

Face

Interviewing for a new tech job, in walked Phil. Red eyes, pale skin, blotches. That's our man. IT was written all over his face. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) January 7, 2015

Coffee

Mellow Birds to Gold Blend, filter to stove-top, Bodum to Gaggia, then AeroPress to Nespresso. I could give it up tomorrow. Not. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) January 6, 2015

More to follow.