Afiya Khatoon is a young poet from Hyderabad, India, currently pursuing her first year of college as an M.P.C student. She discovered her passion for writing in 2023, channeling her emotions into verse that explores mythical themes, emotionally brutal truths, and the haunting echoes of love. The silent howl marks her debut into the literary world — a raw and evocative collection that gives voice to the unspoken struggles of girlhood, broken dreams, and the shadows that linger in young hearts. Afiya writes in English, crafting poetry that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. Known for her cinematic metaphors and emotionally intense style, Wolfia crafts poems that make readers pause, reflect, and feel seen. Her writing is both savage and soft, designed to leave a mark and remind others they’re not alone. Driven by a love for storytelling and self-expression, she continues to explore the darker corners of emotions through her writing, hoping to connect with readers who find beauty in pain and poetry in silence.