NC Maha
@ncmaha.bsky.social
Short fiction and science writer from India. Love reading/writing weird speculative fiction. Stories in Intrepidus Ink, SpecPoVerse and Dark Holme Publishing.
Haha…is that depressing? 😅 sometimes I forget that biology can be a downer, but I liked the idea that our writing inspiration kind of comes from our lived experiences, only in assimilated ways 😅
February 6, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Haha…is that depressing? 😅 sometimes I forget that biology can be a downer, but I liked the idea that our writing inspiration kind of comes from our lived experiences, only in assimilated ways 😅
That sounds wonderful, and incredibly satisfying :)
February 3, 2026 at 1:48 PM
That sounds wonderful, and incredibly satisfying :)
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If you want to listen to the whole episode, I'd love that. It's a talk with Stephanie Foo about complex PTSD, a condition a lot of people have without knowing it. Maybe you? It may also do a little bubble bursting if you idealized This American Life.
maximumfun.org/episodes/dep...
maximumfun.org/episodes/dep...
January 19, 2026 at 9:12 PM
If you want to listen to the whole episode, I'd love that. It's a talk with Stephanie Foo about complex PTSD, a condition a lot of people have without knowing it. Maybe you? It may also do a little bubble bursting if you idealized This American Life.
maximumfun.org/episodes/dep...
maximumfun.org/episodes/dep...
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Debbie Bradbury is facing a tough battle against stage 4 lung cancer. Her sleep is destroyed with coughing fits every two hours. Please consider donating or sharing to help ease her burden during this challenging time. Every bit helps. gofund.me/c104cc8df
Donate to Help Debbie Bradbury Fight Lung Cancer, organized by Samantha Darrin
Friends. I post this fundraiser with a heavy heart for my mom, Debbie Bradbury.… Samantha Darrin needs your support for Help Debbie Bradbury Fight Lung Cancer
gofund.me
January 30, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Debbie Bradbury is facing a tough battle against stage 4 lung cancer. Her sleep is destroyed with coughing fits every two hours. Please consider donating or sharing to help ease her burden during this challenging time. Every bit helps. gofund.me/c104cc8df
Oof! Incredibly powerful and stirring, from beginning to end - especially the end! So many stories in this one little story.
January 30, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Oof! Incredibly powerful and stirring, from beginning to end - especially the end! So many stories in this one little story.
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Buy a book that will go towards a cancer fight. Peter C. Bradbury crafts stories that pull you in from the first page. These dark thrillers and mysteries are not just books; they're experiences that captivate your mind. Disturbing and exciting! 📚📷 #BookLovers #DarkThrillers tinyurl.com/24nucxb9
January 14, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Buy a book that will go towards a cancer fight. Peter C. Bradbury crafts stories that pull you in from the first page. These dark thrillers and mysteries are not just books; they're experiences that captivate your mind. Disturbing and exciting! 📚📷 #BookLovers #DarkThrillers tinyurl.com/24nucxb9
It’s so beautifully lyrical and moving. Congrats on the shortlist!
January 19, 2026 at 9:23 AM
It’s so beautifully lyrical and moving. Congrats on the shortlist!
Oh! What a beautiful, gorgeous piece! That last line... I'll be coming back to read this again and again.
January 17, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Oh! What a beautiful, gorgeous piece! That last line... I'll be coming back to read this again and again.
What an escalating date with disaster! Sure made me laugh out loud 😂 Congrats on this piece!!
January 13, 2026 at 4:57 PM
What an escalating date with disaster! Sure made me laugh out loud 😂 Congrats on this piece!!
I’m reading “The Thirteenth Tale” by Diane Setterfield, and this little para caught my eye. It tickled both my bioscience and writing brain! A real treat and a great insight into the #writinglife.
‘Life is Compost’
#amreading
‘Life is Compost’
#amreading
January 13, 2026 at 3:45 PM
I’m reading “The Thirteenth Tale” by Diane Setterfield, and this little para caught my eye. It tickled both my bioscience and writing brain! A real treat and a great insight into the #writinglife.
‘Life is Compost’
#amreading
‘Life is Compost’
#amreading
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Every book sold will be going to aid the medical costs that my wife is incurring with her stage four metastatic lung cancer. Every sale helps in some way, so please share and help her fight. #DarkThriller #HumanTrafficking #ChildRights #DarkFiction #Awareness tinyurl.com/4cpbp9tp
January 11, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Every book sold will be going to aid the medical costs that my wife is incurring with her stage four metastatic lung cancer. Every sale helps in some way, so please share and help her fight. #DarkThriller #HumanTrafficking #ChildRights #DarkFiction #Awareness tinyurl.com/4cpbp9tp
Congrats everyone!! So looking forward to the coming weeks!
January 11, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Congrats everyone!! So looking forward to the coming weeks!
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Another shout out for this survey, if you have 10 minutes to spare! Working on the conference abstract today :-)
Calling all Inner Worlds writers and readers: please tell me your thoughts about mental health and speculative fiction! 🧠❤️
I've made a short survey with some prompt questions. If you have time and inclination to add any answers I would be very grateful indeed. Here's the link! www.cognitoforms.com/InnerWorlds1...
January 6, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Another shout out for this survey, if you have 10 minutes to spare! Working on the conference abstract today :-)
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still open! response time is about 2-24 hours right now so send me something to read and i’ll get back to you super fast
(also if you haven’t heard as of right now 5:20 eastern on jan 8, please query)
(also if you haven’t heard as of right now 5:20 eastern on jan 8, please query)
night shades is OPEN!
🛸 500 words max, any speculative
🛸 sim subs ok (multiples not)
🛸 quick response and pro+ pay
please read the guidelines!
www.nightshadesmag.com/submissions/
🛸 500 words max, any speculative
🛸 sim subs ok (multiples not)
🛸 quick response and pro+ pay
please read the guidelines!
www.nightshadesmag.com/submissions/
Submissions
Night Shades is a fiction magazine that publishes four speculative stories per month.
Night Shades is OPEN
Night Shades opens sporadically and for indeterminate periods of time. The detai...
www.nightshadesmag.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:21 PM
still open! response time is about 2-24 hours right now so send me something to read and i’ll get back to you super fast
(also if you haven’t heard as of right now 5:20 eastern on jan 8, please query)
(also if you haven’t heard as of right now 5:20 eastern on jan 8, please query)
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Buy a book and fight cancer! All proceeds will support my wife’s battle against stage 4 cancer. "The Innocent Children" reveals the thrilling narrative of abducted kids and the FBI's unrelenting search. 📚🔍 #DarkThriller #EssentialRead #ChildTrafficking tinyurl.com/4cpbp9tp
January 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Buy a book and fight cancer! All proceeds will support my wife’s battle against stage 4 cancer. "The Innocent Children" reveals the thrilling narrative of abducted kids and the FBI's unrelenting search. 📚🔍 #DarkThriller #EssentialRead #ChildTrafficking tinyurl.com/4cpbp9tp
Woohoo! that's exciting, congrats!!
January 6, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Woohoo! that's exciting, congrats!!
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Calling all Inner Worlds writers and readers: please tell me your thoughts about mental health and speculative fiction! 🧠❤️
I've made a short survey with some prompt questions. If you have time and inclination to add any answers I would be very grateful indeed. Here's the link! www.cognitoforms.com/InnerWorlds1...
December 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Calling all Inner Worlds writers and readers: please tell me your thoughts about mental health and speculative fiction! 🧠❤️
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OTHERSIDE has been open for 20 minutes and we’re already reading submissions! Thank you to everyone who decided to ring in the new year by sending us your work—we can’t wait to read it all!
othersidespec.com/guidelines/
othersidespec.com/guidelines/
Submission Guidelines - OTHERSIDE
Submission guidelines for fiction and poetry submissions to OTHERSIDE, including opening dates and how to submit.
othersidespec.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:22 AM
OTHERSIDE has been open for 20 minutes and we’re already reading submissions! Thank you to everyone who decided to ring in the new year by sending us your work—we can’t wait to read it all!
othersidespec.com/guidelines/
othersidespec.com/guidelines/
Counting treasures I found in 2025: “What My Bones Know” by Stephanie Foo was a blistering read that, in its ever present undercurrent of hope and healing, gifted me a future to look forward to.
And coming out of whatever rock I’ve been under to find Philip Pullman’s works was pure joy!
#reading
And coming out of whatever rock I’ve been under to find Philip Pullman’s works was pure joy!
#reading
December 31, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Counting treasures I found in 2025: “What My Bones Know” by Stephanie Foo was a blistering read that, in its ever present undercurrent of hope and healing, gifted me a future to look forward to.
And coming out of whatever rock I’ve been under to find Philip Pullman’s works was pure joy!
#reading
And coming out of whatever rock I’ve been under to find Philip Pullman’s works was pure joy!
#reading
Happy to end the year with my little poem out in this issue of SpecPoVerse!
December 31, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Happy to end the year with my little poem out in this issue of SpecPoVerse!
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I may have got a little over-excited and opened entries a little early. I'm not going to start reading until Monday, but if you want to send something over the weekend, you are welcome to do so:
www.mattkendrick.co.uk/welkin-prize...
www.mattkendrick.co.uk/welkin-prize...
November 29, 2025 at 9:47 AM
I may have got a little over-excited and opened entries a little early. I'm not going to start reading until Monday, but if you want to send something over the weekend, you are welcome to do so:
www.mattkendrick.co.uk/welkin-prize...
www.mattkendrick.co.uk/welkin-prize...
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Please keep the Global Sumud Flotilla's live feed on your computer today. They are in the high risk zone and we need as many people globally as possible to be present so that they can break the siege.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd-V...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd-V...
Live: Global Sumud Flotilla nears high-risk zone off Gaza coast
YouTube video by Middle East Eye
www.youtube.com
October 1, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Please keep the Global Sumud Flotilla's live feed on your computer today. They are in the high risk zone and we need as many people globally as possible to be present so that they can break the siege.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd-V...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd-V...
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🦊 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!
State of Matter | Issue 20 is going mythic.
We’re commissioning 3 faux-tales, one each in:
🔮 Science Fiction
⚔️ Fantasy
👻 Horror
💰 CAD 150 (~₹9,500) per selected story
🗓️ Submissions: Sept 15 – Dec 15, 2025
🧵👇
State of Matter | Issue 20 is going mythic.
We’re commissioning 3 faux-tales, one each in:
🔮 Science Fiction
⚔️ Fantasy
👻 Horror
💰 CAD 150 (~₹9,500) per selected story
🗓️ Submissions: Sept 15 – Dec 15, 2025
🧵👇
September 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
🦊 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!
State of Matter | Issue 20 is going mythic.
We’re commissioning 3 faux-tales, one each in:
🔮 Science Fiction
⚔️ Fantasy
👻 Horror
💰 CAD 150 (~₹9,500) per selected story
🗓️ Submissions: Sept 15 – Dec 15, 2025
🧵👇
State of Matter | Issue 20 is going mythic.
We’re commissioning 3 faux-tales, one each in:
🔮 Science Fiction
⚔️ Fantasy
👻 Horror
💰 CAD 150 (~₹9,500) per selected story
🗓️ Submissions: Sept 15 – Dec 15, 2025
🧵👇