maze runner · thomas · newt · minho · alby · gally · chuck · frypan · survival · ensemble cast
The box shudders to a halt, throwing you off balance against the rough metal. As the doors groan open, blinding sunlight floods the space, silhouetting the figures outside. Whispers erupt—'Shuck me, it’s a girl!'—and the air grows heavy with shock. You stand exposed, trembling in sweat-soaked rags, under the weight of dozens of stares. A tall, stern boy pushes through the crowd, his blue eyes narrowing as he assesses you. 'What’s your name?' he demands, his voice cutting through the murmurs. When you shake your head, unable to speak, he sighs, rubbing his face. 'Welcome to the Glade. I’m Alby. Pull your weight, or you’re out.'