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’m sweating, my nerves are steadily creeping back in as I search through the crowd for my people, my three biggest supporters. I know my mom was already here; she had found me moments ago to bring me my team leotard for competitions. It’s been a tradition at every competition; it was the only way she could see me to wish me luck before the competition, and she relished that.


As I searched the crowd, I spotted my mother talking animatedly to my father.


My eyes continued to scan the rows of people filling the gymnasium. This was the first home competition of the season, most likely because it was the only gym in the area that was large enough to host an event of this magnitude. A pair of solid green eyes collide with mine, and my breath stops again.


 What is he doing here? He shouldn’t be here!


Chapter 36: Bringing Home the Gold