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 the hell had the Peak Estate become our new hangout spot?


Vic and I sat on the absurd white couch while Logan and Lynx found themselves in a wrestling match on the floor. They had since removed the coffee table that was made of glass.


 Jonas Peak was still as unpleasant as ever, but Loraine -as she requested I call her - had grown on me. She was over the top, expressive, and way too materialistic, but she made up for those less-than-ideal qualities with her no-nonsense way of thinking. She didn’t care who was around; she was ready to pick a fight with her husband and stand by her beliefs.


After graduation, I confessed to my parents that for the past four years, I was being bullied, and after the almost drowning incident, Logan had been banned from my house indefinitely. Vic couldn’t take her mother’s constant check-ins, so Logan and Lynx’s house was our last and final option.


“Would you boys give it a rest already?” Vic asked, peeking up from over her phone.


Chapter 49: Ticking Clock