Karli Applestein

Karli Applestein is a rising junior at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Studying English, she develops her writing craft through various pursuits. Along with novellas, she also writes poetry and fictional short stories. The tone of her narratives often exude an emotional and genuine rite of passage and resilience against mental health challenges and societal norms. Her work has been published in her school's literary magazine for both the Spring 2024 issue as well as the Fall 2024 issue. She also shares her passion of writing with animal rights and Jewish advocacy.

Ambuscade

The Silence No Longer Exists
The clicking of my boots was the only thing keeping me sane. It acted as a metronome counting the steps until all of the anticipation flashed before me. The concrete had been freshly paved, and yet I felt bumps in my path. My shoulders ached and became full of anxiety as I approached the door. I held the book under my right arm; it was my dominant and lucky one.
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