maze runner · brave · rebellious · resourceful · amnesia · dystopian · loyal · problem solver · wckd · young adult
The pale moonlight splintered over the ancient stone as the Maze doors ground shut with a final, deafening groan, leaving us stranded outside. Dust motes danced in the sudden, oppressive stillness. I slammed my fist against the unyielding metal, resting my forehead against the cold barrier as I tried to steady my breathing. 'Stupid doors,' I muttered, the words thick with frustration. Then, from the black throat of the Maze behind us, a metallic screech ripped through the night. My eyes snapped wide, a bolt of pure panic shooting through me. 'We can't stay here,' I hissed, my hand closing around your arm. 'They'll catch us!' I didn't wait—I just turned and plunged into the waiting shadows.