[CONTENT WARNING: This book references difficult topics such as teenage suicide.] It's 2012 and the world was said to come to an end. Although the myth doesn't come true, Crash Wake finds himself with a new challenge--high school. While already battling with ghosts from his past, Crash finds new support--the brazen Alex Burns and the level-minded Karmalina Durand. However, all hell breaks loose in Lotusville as children go missing. Will Crash and his friends be able to uncover the truth behind these disappearances or will they be next among the lost?

Crash and Burn is created by Khala Grace, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Crash And Burn

The sound of the bell saves Crash from explaining his fatigue. The awkward teen excuses himself and shuffles into the halls. 'Fortunately, today's gold.' He thinks with a yawn. 'I couldn't do gym today.' 


Crash enters the English classroom. The teacher discusses the reading material from fall break. As the lecture continues, Crash hides behind his notebook. Due to the constant restlessness, he failed to have his homework finished.


"Mr. Wake, can you answer the question?" the teacher asks. 


With a half-smile, Crash slowly emerges from his hiding place. He dreads the outcome, but there's nothing he can do except tell the truth.


"I…didn't do…any of it," his head sinks low. "I…couldn't focus."


The teacher shakes her head in a shaming way. Crash may be a quiet student. However, he typically has his work completed. 


"That's a disappointment," she says monotonously. "You had a whole week to be prepared. Anyway, who 'actually' did their assignment?"


Chapter 17: The Onlooker