When Caroline returns home to find both her crush and the bad boy next door want to be with her, she's determined to keep her secrets from ruining everything. ***** Caroline Rogers is back. Having left behind her life to attend a prestigious musical academy the last three years, Caroline returns a whole new person, determined not to be weighed down by the scars of bullying that plagued her before. Her best friend and life-long crush is there to welcome her back, and he might finally return feelings for her. If only she could trust him again after what happened in their past. And when one of her former bullies, captivating bad boy Kieran, starts trying to connect with her in the wake of betrayal, Caroline is left confused over who she can really trust in this town, and how far gone she is from her past. Content and/or Trigger Warning: Not suitable for readers under the age of 13. There will be some mature language and sexual themes present. [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]]

The bright light then blinds me as I walk out of the cell. Alby starts to walk ahead without checking to see if I follow, maybe now's my chance-"Don't even think about it she-bean!" What so is he a mind reader? I jog to catch up with him. "Joan." Alby turns and looks at me. "Joan, my name is Joan not she-bean" I say whilst imitating him on the she-bean. "Well then Joan, welcome to the Glade!" This fanfiction has already been published on my profile on Quotev [Bec] under the same title. I only own my character Joan and this story is inspired by the maze runner trilogy, all rights go to James Dashner. Hope you guys enjoy it! Warning, does contain the overuse of Glader slang alongside the occasional curse word.