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 did I know that this was going to be a bad idea? The doctor said to rest, my parents said to rest, and yet here I am standing outside the school gates with Vic on my arm encouraging me to go. I should be home and in bed instead of dreading the first period. Logan did nothing to soothe my mind regarding the issue with Noelle, but at least he was done torturing me for this school year. What’s the phrase: better late than never?


“Come on, it’s too late to turn back now. Plus, do you really want to fall behind during senior year?” Vic asked.


There it was; I was hooked, and she was reeling me in. Senior year was the year that we promised would be better. Neither of us had received any acceptance letters yet, which meant they were still deliberating our status for the new year. We had a real chan,ce to escape this town and I’d be damned if it dragged me under and kept me sealed here like a precious shelf ornament.


Chapter 39: Crazy B!tch