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

They were coddling me, it was suffocating. My foot wasn’t even that bad. Well, according to the doctor that Lynx insisted come over it could have been a far worse injury. All I did was sprain my ankle just a little, but he recommended bed rest so that it wouldn’t develop into something worse.


I guess I should be grateful that he cares, and I am. I just wish everyone would stop making a big deal out of it. I hated being fussed over. Blame it on the PTSD from the attack, but since that day, I hated being the center of anyone’s attention. That’s probably what got me attacked in the first place, I was the shiny new toy at Riverback Heights.


“I have to head to the hospital for a few hours. Are you going to be all right here by yourself?” Lynx asked.


Chapter 38: White Flag