The Scorch Trials Amazon Novels & Stories

Snow had fallen overnight, covering the ground in white. It wouldn’t stay clean for long. “Three trials. Combat, strategy, and leadership. Pass two out of three, you’re Beta. Fail two, you’re out.” He looked at me like I was already out. “Begin.” *Trial 1: Combat* First opponent: Darek. Scar Eye. The beta who tried to drag me back two weeks ago. He stepped into the ring with a grin, rolling his shoulders. “You think one lucky hit makes you a warrior, mutt?”

“We must not act in haste. The girl walks a road of trials, and the final has not yet arrived. Let her think she wins. Let her think the flame is her friend. The deeper she burns, the more of herself she reveals. And I…” His expression hardened. “…I will know what the Scorching God left behind in her veins.”

The sky darkened, and the wind picked up, carrying the scent of rain. "The trial of the elements has begun," the tree declared. "You must face the fury of the storm, the ferocity of the flames, and the chill of the ice. If you succeed, you will be granted an audience with the ancient ones." Athena watched as Jasper stepped forward, his eyes fixed on the horizon. The storm raged around him, lightning flashing across the sky. He raised his face to the wind, and Athena saw a fierce determination burning within him. Suddenly, flames erupted from the ground, encircling Jasper. He didn't flinch, his fur singed but unharmed. The fire danced around him, testing his courage.

Mimbi said it was because it gave her an unfair advantage over the others, but Scarlett knew it was because Mimbi was trying to prove a point. That Scarlett could become a Karaina with no fire magic, that courage could be the fire in her heart. Scarlett’s feet touched the moist earth and her knees felt weak, but she kept her head high and joined Mimbi’s side. The heat emanating from the pylon warmed her face, making her eyes water. The other girls seemed unfazed by the roaring fire. Three trials awaited her: the jousting, the remembrance, and the choosing. Of the three, the jousting was the easiest one. The girls would have to fight the spirits and remain standing.

Chapter 1: The "Scarred One" Amelie "I, Amelie Ashwood, reject you, Tate Cozad, as my mate. I REJECT YOU!" I screamed with the last of my energy. I took the silver blade dipped in my blood to my mate mark. The searing pain my body and my wolf felt was like my heart was being ripped from my chest while being hit by a bus. I guess not all new starts are bright and shiny. The physical pain was unbearable, but my mind was clear. "I did it. I'm free." I passed out naked, bloody, and alone but free; after ten years, I was free.

I couldn't tell who reached for me first, but soon more hands were groping at my legs. "Don't touch me!" I cried, trying to pull away. The tear in my abdomen burned through me, making it impossible to get away from their hands. A flash of derision crossed Michele's eyes. "Alma, what are you playing at? Are you dodging this slowly just to play hard to get?" At his words, the hands groping me came to a halt. He shot me a piercing look. "Are you really trying to make some quick money? Out of respect for what we had, I'll let you," he said, unconsciously tracing the skin beneath his tattoo.

every label came with a bloody rumor. In a brutal firefight, half his face had been burned, and he had since retreated into the shadows, his methods becoming even more savage. I only found one photo of him, his profile half-hidden in shadow. The man in the picture had a jawline as sharp as a knife and eyes so dark they could swallow you whole. I opened the marriage contract again. It was for a term of three years. If I could just survive three years with this monster, I could get my mother's things back and finally be free.

" - suzangill ... Wear your battle scars, not as a flaw but an ornament. And see them shine even brighter than gold and diamonds. Mold your weaknesses into your strength, To become the best version of the scarred beauty of yourself. .... The End .... Thank you so much for being with me on this beautiful journey. Your love, comments and votes on this book have meant the world to me. I wish you all nothing but happiness and success in life. Take care! Love you all. Your dear author, Suzan❤️