[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

As the afternoon sun dips in the sky, Crash rides home. He leaves his friends in good spirits. 'What a year!' he reflects. 'It's been like…a pendulum. Some days have been high…but others feel as though…they could snap.' While thinking of the mechanics of a pendulum's swing, Crash observes that his life seems as chaotic—when the ball rises, it's surprising to not see it drop to the floor.


Regardless, the teen pedals through the quiet town. Crash embraces the moment while breathing in the spring air. The sound of children laughing brings him warmth. The teen is ready to figure out a way to keep that happiness alive. 'Just wait…soon you won't be able to make them miserable.' Crash grips the handlebars tighter while thinking of Pandora's wicked grin.


"It's great," he says out-loud with a smile. "To not feel…afraid."


Chapter 44: A Strange Wind