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Maliha Rao @talesbymaliha.bsky.social · 9d

Currently reading Djinn City by @saadzhossain.bsky.social for the @tasavvurnama.bsky.social and totally in love. Why did I not pick up this book before? Was missing out on a gem!
#booksky

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Maliha Rao @talesbymaliha.bsky.social · 9d

@nishka-is-writing.bsky.social just finished reading your short story "Deep in a Lightless Forest" on @tasavvurnama.bsky.social and love love loved it!

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Maliha Rao @talesbymaliha.bsky.social · 9d

Ever notice how fantasy characters never have to worry about getting enough sleep? They’re like, ‘We rode all night, battled demons, and almost died!’ Meanwhile, I’m useless without 8 hours and caffeine.

#booksky #fantasylit

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Maliha Rao @talesbymaliha.bsky.social · 10d

Thank youuu

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Maliha Rao @talesbymaliha.bsky.social · 10d

Presenting the cover of my debut dark fantasy & horror anthology "Dark Tales of Wonder."

Designed by my dearest friend Kehkeshan Khalid.

Now available for pre-order in Pakistan via Liberty Publishing.

🌍 Global pre-orders opening soon.

#DarkTalesOfWonder #booksky #writingcommunity

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Maliha Rao @talesbymaliha.bsky.social · 15d

It's been a very overwhelming one month. I tried my best to be active online, write and read - failed miserably in all. Life can really show up out of the blue and smack you in the face.
So here I am - despite being beaten by life I am healing and the bruises fading away . . . Slowly

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Maliha Rao @talesbymaliha.bsky.social · Sep 8

A fun way to scare your guests: casually mention the Jinn who lives in your house. Bonus points if you leave a cup of tea for them and whisper 'he gets cranky if we don’t . . . 👀
#horrorlit #writingcommunity

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SinCWorldWide @sincworldwide.bsky.social · Sep 6

September is National Literacy Month! Celebrate with a good book today!
#SinC #writingcommunity #booksky

a paper stripe background with three cartoon people sitting on a pile of books, reading books, and sitting under a cartoon tree with colorful books for leaves. The text at the top reads: September is National Literacy Month
sistersincrime.org

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Maliha Rao @talesbymaliha.bsky.social · Sep 6

Why do horror movies always show ghosts in white? In Pakistan, they also wear red. So if you see a female figure in red at night… good luck
#horrorlit #writingcommunity

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Tasavvur Magazine @tasavvurnama.bsky.social · Sep 4

Do you like writing non-fiction? If so, you've come to the right place!

We would love to see your non-fiction pieces, which can be themed broadly around speculative fiction in south asia!

Email [email protected] with your draft/pitch.

🔮 - #SouthAsian #SpeculativeFiction

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Maliha Rao @talesbymaliha.bsky.social · Sep 4

Jacob elordi does not fit into Heathcliff's role either. This is forcing popular faces and doing spicy cinematography and forced wokeness to attract younger audiences who know nothing about the original Work of art.

Maliha Rao @talesbymaliha.bsky.social · Sep 4

What in the world is this perverse version created of Wuthering Heights? So many things wrong with it. Unnecessarily sexualising things don't make it spicy yum yum. Stop "getting inspired" and ruining good literature buy shit "Creative interpretations". Heart 💔 for Emily Brontë.
#WutheringHeights

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Maliha Rao @talesbymaliha.bsky.social · Sep 2

My book should come with a warning: Do not read at night unless you enjoy suffering from nightmares 👀
#Horrorlit #writingcommunity

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Maliha Rao @talesbymaliha.bsky.social · Aug 31

This is GORGEOUS 😻

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Maliha Rao @talesbymaliha.bsky.social · Aug 31

😑😑😑 Humans created AI so humans were deprived of jobs and now they want humans to fix the human element of AI. Sheesh!

John Scalzi @scalzi.com · Aug 31

Imagine how much money could have been saved just by going with an actual human to begin with

www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...

Humans are being hired to make AI slop look less sloppy

In the age of automation, human workers are now being brought in to fix what artificial intelligence gets wrong.

www.nbcnews.com

Maliha Rao @talesbymaliha.bsky.social · Aug 28

His Stories are awesome so you better do as he says!

The Doctor of Spooktober Past @lucidillusions.in · Aug 28

Want to read some short stories?

Check out my @patreon.com

It has free stories and some behind paywall too!

(I can use some new followers on it)

www.patreon.com/c/lucidillus...

#WritingCommunity #FlashFiction #ShortStory

Patreon is empowering a new generation of creators. Support and engage with artists and creators as they live out their passions!

www.patreon.com

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Maliha Rao @talesbymaliha.bsky.social · Aug 28

Name a film that cheers you up!

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D.N. Schmidt, sci-fi novelist🪐📚 @dnschmidt.com · Aug 27

If Dr Seuss wrote user manuals:

This giant robot is really quite clever. The new design is our safest ever!

If it malfunctions, make sure it’s rebooted, or you could be electrocuted.

It might rip off your head and wear it like a hat, but it really is safe, apart from that.

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Maliha Rao @talesbymaliha.bsky.social · Aug 28

Yessssssss stop with ageism. Age needs diversity too. Tired on teeny weenies only

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Maliha Rao @talesbymaliha.bsky.social · Aug 28

In progress!!!!

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Maliha Rao @talesbymaliha.bsky.social · Aug 28

Reading horror at night is an extreme sport. Every noise in the house suddenly becomes the villain’s theme song.
#booksky #horrorlit

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Maliha Rao @talesbymaliha.bsky.social · Aug 28

Horror and dark fantasy, a mix of sorts

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Sadie Hartmann (Mother Horror) @sadiehartmann.bsky.social · Nov 23

You're not "late to the party" when you enjoy an old book for the first time. Books don't have an RSVP deadline. The party started long ago, and guests show up when they're meant to.

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Maliha Rao @talesbymaliha.bsky.social · Aug 27

It's something I am trying incorporate into my WIP. Like Al Kaboos or Al Jathum, the Jinns of sleep paralysis

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Maliha Rao @talesbymaliha.bsky.social · Aug 26

We’re safe, it’s just a shadow,’ they say. Meanwhile, shadow people whisper your name in your sleep.
#booksky #writingcommunity

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