I didn't know what I was really doing most of the time. It may have seemed like I did but to be completely honest with myself... I ran head first into a war I didn't know anything about, without a thought in my head except to save those who saved me. I didn't know that made me a fighter. __________ All copyrights are reserved to the phenomenal author, James Dashner-the man who created the amazing trilogy of "The Maze Runner"-and to the director and makers of the movies. I only own Ame, her plot, and her perspective. Still in major editing!

"In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how well you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you." Book 1. Disclaimer: Certain characters have thoughts of suicide, self harm, and depression. In no way am I trying to incite these, but more so bring awareness! These are reflections of how I felt during the time I wrote this and how I believe the characters would have felt based on the original novel! TRIGGER WARNING: suicide, depression, suicidal thoughts, death Also this book was written pre-fever code! Keep that in mind while reading!

After Lilly has escaped from her stepfather who has abused her ever since her mother died, she bumps into Thomas Brodie-Sangster. He promises her he will protect no matter what. Lilly stays with him for a while, still in fear of her stepfather. What happens if he finds her? She's living in a cage of constant fear and has no faith in the world whatsoever. Thomas slowly helps her to gain her trust in the world again and to free herself from her cage full of misery. But he will always be lurking from the shadows.

The reader and Newt used to be together until he was sent into the Glade. Years later, the reader sees him again and tries to restore his memory of her. Multi-chapter.