Maze Runner: Scorch Trials Free Novels & Stories

THE MISSION: THE SCORCHED HIGHWAY The simulation loaded, and immediately, the sound was deafening. They were hurtling down a massive, six-lane highway at 100 miles per hour. The sky was a scorched orange, filled with swirling dust storms and lightning. The road was cracked asphalt floating over a canyon of magma. It was a heavy metal album cover come to life. They were inside a massive, armored vehicle—a War-Rig. It was covered in spikes and armor plating. Jinx was in the driver’s seat, her hands flying across a holographic dashboard, wrestling with the steering yoke.

But it surely meant this wasn’t about brute strength, rather it was about strategy and critical thinking. From somewhere above, the elder’s disembodied voice rang out and echoed through the space. “To pass this trial, you must reach the center of the labyrinth before the time runs out, you have just five minutes. But beware, for this is no ordinary maze. It shifts, it deceives, and it will test your mind and body.” The moment he finished speaking, a deep gong sounded. Nobody hesitated, they all rushed through the maze with speed that astounded me. Once again, this reminded me that these contestants were from different species, even ones I knew nothing of, Scarvyn’s were fast, but I had zero

They burned—and they were fixed on her. Head Instructor Rhys Calloway stepped forward, his voice like stone cracking. “The Moonrise Trials,” he began, “are not for the faint-hearted. They are not a game. Not a test to see who’s the strongest in combat, or who can throw the farthest punch.” His gaze swept the crowd, cold and unblinking. “They are a reckoning.” Rayne held her breath. Calloway continued, “As tradition dictates, the Trials will take place under the light of the full moon—no weapons, no aid. Just you, the wild, and your wolf. You will be stripped of everything but your instincts.”

"There are two grand trials: The Moon Trial is a trial of strength, speed, and endurance. A race across dangerous territories under the full moon. The first ten Alphas to reach the finish line qualify. And then… The Sun Trial is one of wisdom, loyalty, and trust. Our Lunas have to solve riddles and protect their mates under the scorching sun. He paused before adding weight to his final words: “The first pair to finish the Sun Trial gets 50% of the total score. The remaining 50% will be decided in the grand election. The highest total… wins the crown.” The statement went through the audience like a spark that inspired enthusiasm—and fear. Don squeezed my hand softly. Beta Eric continued: Toda

The trial doesn’t last long. A collective gasp goes through the group and I scream soundlessly as Mahina suddenly stumbles and then shrieks as she tips too far to the side and plummets to the ground. I slap my hands to cover my face, already beginning to silently sob as I hear the sickening crack of her body slamming down, her scream still echoing in the air. “Juniper,” Laila groans, her hand on my shoulder. I turn towards her, reaching even as I keep my eyes shut. Orion lets my arm go as I wrap my arms around my friend, both of us sobbing into each other’s shoulders.

“ Cool, thanks. The second is I could use a favor. I’m going to be racing at Jason’s Midway track in three weeks and I was wondering if I could borrow one or two of your guys for security. The manager has two guards for the whole pit area and that isn’t enough to cover all the drivers. I could pay anyone you could spare. I’ll take a Prospect if you have one that could use a couple of extra bucks.” “ You are going to do a local race?” Ace asks. “ Sure am. Ratchet and checked it out yesterday. Looks like a good track. Merigold will be finished painting my car by the middle of the week. That gives me two weeks to test the track and do a few time trials.” “ Speed, I can give you a few guys. That

That is his way of life. "That’s Carter Horaze Villaraza." Sancha said this while secretly pointing to a man next to Zeeve. He appears to be cold and intimidating! His hair was neatly cut, and his defined cheekbones and concrete jaw stood out while he chewed his food. “Auxel Ryder Gallego.” My gaze was drawn to the other guy next to Carter; he looks so fine with his scythe-shaped brows and sea rover-blue eyes that are noticeable even from a distance.

Maddie forced herself to stop fidgeting as more eyes fell to her, though she couldn’t stop her foot from bouncing as she waited for the parameters of the trial to be shared. “Not only is the trial a test of speed, but it is also a test of agility and adapting to the terrain.” Her father stirred the excitement in the crowd, captivating their attention with an ease she was determined to learn one day. “The contestants will race the edge of the island, for a total of three laps, with the winning taking an advantage into the next game. My warriors are placed around the course to keep things orderly.” The Alpha pinned each contestant with a look that promised punishment if they stepped too much o

Distracted by my thoughts and crossing the road I didn't notice a set of bright headlights approaching me at a very high speed. When I tried to get out of the way my heels made me slip on the wet road and I fell and collided with the car and the tarred road was at the same time. I heard people see their lives flash before their eyes while exchanging the temporary with the eternity. Let me tell you it never felt more true then at this very moment.

The obstacle course was worse than fighting Zara. Much worse. "Move faster, Tracker!" Jax shouted as I pulled myself over a wall for the third time. My arms screamed. My ribs throbbed where Zara had kicked me. Blood still dripped from my split lip. But I kept moving. The course was designed for experienced Rogues. Walls twice my height. Rope climbs over muddy pits. A section where you had to crawl under barbed wire while wolves threw things at you.