From the Ancient Greek: θαύμα- “miracle/wonder” & -τρόπος “pattern/theme” or—originally—“turn/direction”

Thaumatrope is a twitter fiction magazine for Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror fiction under 140 characters - edited by @nelilly.

Thaumatrope is a twitter fiction magazine for
Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror fiction
under 140 characters—edited by @nelilly.

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Dec 21, 2008

The crystal thrones were strewn around the cavern, their occupants gone—plague victims all. The council of kings needed new members.

Jan 28, 2009

The interdimensional portal was under the doormat. The dog kept watch—the humans might come back. Her bones kept up the tradition.

Mar 1, 2009

Hot chocolate makes the human heart taste better, the blood mingling with the sweet. Tim adored the delicacy, one lover after the other.

Apr 6, 2009

The giant eggs were candy-colored monoliths against the grass. “Buck, buck,” said the bunnies, as they auditioned for prime time TV.

Jun 1, 2009

Yukino summoned the demon when she knew her husband was having an affair. Lies she could tolerate, but an unfaithful man deserved to die.

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