Watch The Scorch Trials Novels & Stories

On the day of the third trial, Scarlett felt calm. The anxiety she felt during the last two days had mysteriously vanished, leaving her feeling numb. She knew there was no turning back. She had insisted on attempting the trial, and she was almost at the end of it. If luck was on her side, or favour from the moon goddess the shifters worshipped, then she would succeed also in this last trial. That morning, she was awakened with a soft, moist feeling on her finger.

Eve held out hope that it would not have become cold by the time it reached them. While she waited, she couldn't help but cast her eyes toward the front of the room, where the leaders appeared to be having a riveting discussion with future Luna Ariel. It appeared as though the leaders were all interested in having a conversation with the newest member of the pack. Once more, Eve's gaze locked onto Adrian, and a scowl formed on her face as it did so. The blonde raised her head to look in her direction. Eve could only describe the expression on his face as one that was on the verge of wrath. His expression flashed quickly with shock before being replaced by it. She hurriedly moved her head awa

“Come and take it” Trial Grounds, Day Six – The Circle of Fire Ava stood at the edge of the scorched arena, the scent of ash and iron heavy in the wind. The fourth trial was unlike any before it—no weapons, no teams, no guidance. Just one instruction scrawled into the stone at the entrance: "Only what burns can become true." She’d been thrown into trials of strength, wit, endurance—but this one felt personal. The ground cracked beneath her boots, steam rising in wisps from between glowing runes scorched into the stone. And somewhere in the center of the arena... the fire slept.

"Well, I am a telepath, so it makes sense." "OK. The weird thing would be if she heard your thoughts," Scorch spoke in his mind to test his theory. Julia looked towards him. "Yes, she did," Julia answered in her mind. Scorch froze. "You heard me, didn't you?" "Yes," he answered, he did hear her loud and clear. Scorch's eyes got teary. "Our queen has come," he bellowed, dropping to his knees. The others sniffed the air and when they caught Julia's scent, they all bowed to the ground too. "All hail the Dragon Queen!"

But he’s not pulling away either. Leonid walks slower. And slower. His little shoulders dropping by degrees like air leaking out of something that can’t be patched. I watch it happen and feel that familiar burn climbing up the back of my throat. Hot and acidic and completely useless. Then he spots it. The rollercoaster. Old steel and rust and glory, loops twisting against the night sky like a dare. The kind of ride that probably hasn’t passed a safety inspection since 2003 and looks absolutely fucking perfect. Leonid’s whole face changes.

He stopped at the front, beside a silver-bound scroll held by one of the elders. I tensed. He didn’t speak right away. He looked out across the dining hall like he could see past skin, right down to bone. When his eyes passed over me, my breath caught for no reason I wanted to admit. Then he spoke. “The Luna Trials will begin in three days.” It hit like a thunderclap. Gasps, whispers, heads turning. My heart thudded once, hard. Someone at a nearby table asked, “He’s actually doing it?” The Luna Trials.

I shook my head, but before I could answer, a guttural scream tore from Zane's throat, raw, agonized, the kind that clawed at your soul. Shocked, I jumped in my seat. Arlo's laughter mingled with it, dark and triumphant, followed by the sickening crack of bone splintering under force. Pleas spilled out next, Zane's voice breaking into sobs, begging for mercy that wouldn't come. Wet thuds echoed, flesh ripping, and I didn't need to see to know what was happening. Oh my God. Kael stepped in front of me, his broad frame blocking the view, arms wrapping around my shoulders to shield me.

" Without warning, Helen suddenly flew backward with a blood-curdling shriek that shattered the night. Several guests rushed over, shocked, and surrounded Helen's writhing form. "Luna!" Helen's voice was pure anguish, tears streaming down her face as she clutched her arm. "Please, sister, you have to control yourself! I know you're in pain, I know today is difficult, but Damon's worked so hard for this moment. You can't let your illness ruin everything for him!" Luna stood frozen, watching as Helen performed her act with Oscar-worthy precision.

"Are you okay?" "NO, I AM NOT OKAY," Elena squealed, not taking her eyes off her phone. "This music video is amazingggg. Look at Namjoon! OMG, Jin looks so hot. V is literally killing meeeee." Luke groaned. "You should have warned me to prepare myself for an episode of your fangirling." "Well, I didn't know Bighit was going to drop another MV for black swan," she replied, her eyes still fixed on the phone. "My babies. I missed them soooo much."

This trial tested not only her magical abilities, but also her emotional resilience and determination to persevere in the face of adversity. Trial of Compassion: In the final trial, Luna was tasked with demonstrating her empathy and compassion for others. She was transported to a village plagued by suffering and despair, where she had to use her powers to heal the sick and bring hope to the downtrodden. This trial challenged Luna to look beyond herself and her own desires, and to use her gifts for the betterment of others. It taught her the importance of empathy and kindness, and the true meaning of being a guardian of the light.