We are more ready to try the untried when what we do is inconsequential. Hence the fact that many inventions had their birth as toys.—Eric Hoffer

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

stories

Oct 24, 2009

The stars had always been his rock, that which put everything into perspective. When they mysteriously disappeared, he knew not what to do.

Nov 22, 2009

So this was what the end looked like. I leaned over the edge and peered out into the nothingness beyond. Wait a minute is that cotton candy?

Dec 27, 2009

“Curse you Archimedes Jones!” cried Dr. Divin as the train plummeted off the cliff. Jones smiled as he sailed to safety, the Stone in hand.

Jan 2, 2010

The joints creaked and the valves hissed as the submersible landed and began crawling along the ocean bed. Soon, Atlantis would be his.