Life as a teenager is already a challenge. Life as a mute only adds to the chaos, but for Aubrielle Matthews, it’s just a regular day. Balancing being a gold medal gymnast, a social pariah, and backlash for her mutism is nothing new.

If that wasn't already enough, throw in Riverback Heights alum Lynx Peak.

Lynx is the golden boy who returns with some unfinished business. Despite his popularity, he faces demons from his past. On the outside, he’s handsome and rich with a carefree aura, but that’s just on the outside. Much darker and haunted things lie beneath. Lynx knew his return wouldn’t be a warm welcome, but he was shocked by all the changes in the town that never changes.

Can Brie and Lynx find the strength to overcome the poison that is Riverback Heights?

Will Lynx be able to right the wrongs of his past?

Can Brie find the voice the town stole from her? 

The Balancing Act was created by AZW, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

The Balancing Act

That little sh*t. Even after calming down and falling asleep, I’m still gaping at the fact that my brother is in fact a little sh*t. He threatened me because he didn’t have the balls to get Brie before me.


We have the same taste in women. That revelation hit me like a dump truck as I gripped the steering wheel tighter. He couldn’t have her. Even if Brie decided that she didn't want me, he couldn't have her. He wasn't good enough for her. Hell, I wasn’t good enough for her. Financially speaking, we were golden, but morally, not so much.


With a last name like Peak, you’re bound to be an a*shole capable of destruction and pain.


Chapter 19: Real Truth