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

Mix

A dash of chemical X gave his liquid spheres unlimited life. Hold them! Punch them! And so was born Mick's Indestructi-Bubble Mix. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) February 14, 2016

Pumpkin

Cucumber legs prop up Zack's melon belly. His pumpkin head bares a squash nose. Zack's quest for love is in the lap of the gourds. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) February 12, 2016

Spear

"Centurions? Stage left in 5 minutes. Hey you, where's your..."
*roots around backstage*
"A-ha, I do believe I spy a spare spear!"@130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) February 11, 2016

Method

My method combines Dean's charm, Hoffman's physicality and Pacino's power. Did you see my last role as a shoplifter on The Bill? @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) February 10, 2016

Bed

Rolling over, he tells Sandra that he'll try to come home earlier tomorrow and that he loves her. It's so easy to lie in bed. @130story

— Ed Broom (@edbroom) February 9, 2016

More to follow.