Can't get screw out of bracelet :(

[japenney]

Hey guys. I'm having difficulty getting a screw out of the bracelet. I noticed today that the link was very stiff and the screw was not in all the way so I tried to remove it but I get this noise like your drying out a glass from the inside and it will turn fine but not physically screw out. Its almost like it's off the tread or something. I tried heating it up and it still won't actually screw out. Plan was to take it out and clean and put fresh lubricant on the screw. Any advice for getting this sucker out?

Edit: I've also tried screwing it in all the way and the link is still very stiff. Still won't screw out fully. Just get that squeaking noise when turning.