[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

A loud clang echoes from the front of the warehouse. As the teenagers hear their capturers, their hearts drop. Crash scrambles to his foot. While reaching up, Crash knows that they won't have time. He locks his gaze onto Kyle. The determination in those green eyes reminds Crash of his other friend. The saddened teen represses his tears.


"Come on, Crash." Kyle extends his arm in earnest. "I'll pull you up."


A moment of silence persists. Sadly, Crash feels conflicted. With a shake of his head, Crash retracts his own hand.


"Go on without me," he calls up to the other. "Go…get help."


"Hey, I can't do that! That's risky, man!" Kyle furrows his brows. He whispers loudly while trying to avoid being noticed. "I can't just leave a friend behind."


"No, you need to leave," Crash replies with confidence. "I'll keep them busy."


Chapter 38: One Left