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

I had it all wrong. I wasn’t sure if I was more relieved or on edge at that fact. Vic had judged from her point of view, and I was no better than the rest of the town judging Lynx without allowing him a chance to explain himself. Lynx was far from innocent, but he wasn’t the monster that Vic sought him out to be. The only thing he was guilty of was not speaking up when offered the opportunity by the police. He knowingly lied and granted his father had instructed him to, he was an adult now and there was nothing keeping him from exposing the truth.


Oliver’s soft snores filled the room, and I smiled to myself. Oliver was a great guy; he reminded me of myself with the stuttering, but I hated what the accident had done to him. From what I gathered from both Vic and Lynx, Oliver was the smartest guy in town, wise beyond his years and now he was reduced. The curse of Riverback Heights stuck again.


Chapter 30: Change of Heart