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

THREE WEEKS! I was going to be in a stupid foot case for three weeks because of my ankle. Prom was right around the corner; not like I had a date or anything, but still, how embarrassing would it be to be photographed with a boot on my foot for my prom pictures?


On top of that, my parents were overly upset that I made Logan and Vic ride all the way out of town for a doctor. Ada, or as the doctor called her, Nurse Greene, happily called my parents and informed them where I was and to come to get me as soon as they were available. The lecture I received from them would put Ada on my sh*tlist for years to come.


On the bright side, three weeks was still left some time before prom, so maybe I wouldn’t look like a total loser in my pictures.


“How’s your leg feeling?” Mom sighed to me.


She had been hovering more than usual since the call from the hospital. I think she had been more afraid that something happened than angry that I went out to town to be seen.


Chapter 43: Initiative