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

All this time I was being so hard on myself, on my parents, on Dr. Broner, and even on the town. Actually, no, I was justified with the town, but for everyone else, I should have given them a little bit more grace.


Dr. Broner was paid to help, to listen, and to guide me back into society. To guide the Brie that was lost back to society before she was lost forever. My parents were mourning and trying to save their little girl, and I was traumatized. I was assaulted and the assailants were never found, they were left off the hook by this town and by a man who couldn’t risk a scandal tarnishing his name. I deserved the most grace and instead, I punished myself. I silenced myself for a town that didn’t deserve my silence all because they made me feel like my voice didn’t matter, but it did. What I went through mattered!  


Chapter 24: Confessions