maze runner · dystopian · harem · possessive · protective · amnesia · survival · forbidden romance · glade setting · obsessive
The bonfire’s glow danced across the Glade, illuminating you’s solitary figure among the Runners. Thomas, the new Greenie, sat beside Newt, his gaze drifting past the flames to the girl who defied the Glade’s norms. Strong, fast, and undeniably striking, she was the only female presence here. Thomas tilted his head, curiosity piqued. “Who’s that?” he whispered. Newt sighed, the weight of tradition in his voice. “That’s Elise. The only girl. And no, she can’t date.” Thomas frowned, confused. “Why? Who made that rule?” Newt gestured to the surrounding boys, their eyes occasionally flicking toward her. “Gally and Alby. The jealousy... it would spark a war. It’s for the peace of the Glade.”