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

How had I allowed myself to get played by another Peak brother? I thought I had wised up after thinking Logan was a lamb, when in reality, he was a terror. I thought Lynx was different.


He had a way of making me feel like we were the only two sane individuals left in this god-forsaken town. I thought we were two sides of a coin and somehow, we were finding a way together to change our fate. How could I have been so wrong, so blinded?


He played me like a fiddle, and I folded in his hands like putty. The worst part was they all warned me - my parents, Vic; hell, even to a degree Noelle and Logan warned me away from him and I didn’t listen. I couldn’t hear past my delusion.


Had he planned for Noelle to push me into the pool knowing I couldn’t swim? Was this some sick joke and I was just waiting for the punchline?


Chapter 28: All or Nothing