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I felt my body hammering against the cold metal surface as it went up in the shaft, my heart pounding with every passing second.

A blare of alarm went on as the doors creaked, I covered my ears and squinted into the darkness, my eyes gradually adjusting to reveal crates of camping supplies and fresh food.

What...are these?

Confusion swirled in my mind as I tried to make sense of my surroundings. It all goes over and over in my head, trying to make sense of what was happening, trying to remember.

The blaring had stopped and I heard voices outside the elevator as it opened, and despite my uncertainty, I felt a flicker of hope that these people might have answers.

Or not.

I squinted as I was met with a sight that was anything but welcoming. The air was thick with tension, and it smelled like shit. Literally.

"It's a girl!"

"She smells like a shi– uh, klunk!"

"Why is it a girl?"

"Finally! Dibs on her."

"This ain't good."

"Gosh, look at her. She's so petite."

"She's a bit fat, ain't she?

"What in the shuck is going on?!

"What if she's a lesbian? You have no shot, mate!"

Laughter and rude comments filled my ears. They were all boys, no girls in sight, not even one! I'm screwed.

"Look, there's a note."

My confusion only deepened when I saw a note beside me. "Surprise!" was written.

Literally, kill me now.

Feeling like a lab rat in some twisted experiment, I stood up and ignored them.

I can't show any weakness.

"Hey." The blonde kid with the British accent called out. "Let me help you," he said quietly. I hesitated for a while but I eventually reached out to grasp his hand as he helped me out of the elevator.

What is this place?

"I'm Newt." He softly smiled. He looks friendly. "The second-in-command here."

The other guys started to take the loot out of the box. But the others were still stunned by my arrival.

Newt chuckled. "You're calm, not much of a talker huh?" 

I just stared at him, unsure of what to say or do. I slowly wandered around the elevator where I came from, looking at the huge wall.

This must be a shitty dream because what is that?

It was peaceful for a while, away from all of the commotion.

None of this is real. It can't be.

I looked to my left and a mature-looking dude was making his way from the crowd.

"Hey there, my name is Alby. I'm the leader of the Glade." He offered his hand to shake mine but I just stared at it. He just chuckled. "Can you tell me anything about yourself?" I shook my head.

He looked like the wisest guy around here.

"Do you remember who you are and where you came from? Anything at all?" He kept on asking.

I just awkwardly stood there and shook my head. The others were trying to take a better look at me, curious.

It took a while for me to find my voice, feeling my lips dry up. "I don't even know myself."

He squinted his eyes at me, hoping for a longer response.

"I can't... I can't remember anything." I frowned.

"Hey, it's alright. It's a normal occurrence. It happened to all of us." He tried placing his hand on my shoulder for comfort but I took a step back.

After a few seconds of silence, a brunette boy came running to Alby. "Alby, the Runners are back, and, um, Minho found something." He muttered it in a low voice, looking at me with wide eyes.

Alby just nodded and turned back to us. "Newt, show her around." He said to Newt and ran with the other guy.

Runners?

"Where am I?" I looked down as I mumbled to Newt, the guy who helped me earlier, while we walked around.

He chuckled, "We're in a place called the Glade."

I frowned. Questions started to flood my mind but spacing out at the same time.

"No girls?" Was the only question that came to my mind besides 'Who the fuck am I' or 'Why am I here'. Though I doubt they know that since they're obviously stuck here, I think. I mean who would even stay in this place surrounded by these walls?

He chuckled lightly, "Mhm, you're the first girl that has ever stepped here in the Glade. I know, it's a lot. It's also scary, being in a place full of boys. But I assure you, after a few days, you'll begin to feel at ease here. We all treat each other like family here." He gave a polite smile. It was obvious he was still wary of me.

You all treat each other as family, 'cuz you guys are...guys.

He showed me around starting from the Homestead which was full of hammocks and dusty mattresses. Behind it were three small toilet stalls made out of wood and a shower area.

And it was obviously just for them because there ain't curtains and shit.

"We'll...fix that one." Newt chuckled.

Next was the Gardens where he and the other Track-hoes work, growing their own crops. Then the Bloody House is where the Slicers butcher animals for food. Last is the Deadheads by the woods, often used as a graveyard.

Why is there one? Do they make human sacrifices here? How did they even survive here? How long has it been? This is ridiculous.

There's also a Med-hut and a Kitchen. Apparently, jobs exist here.

"You should try every job and see what you'd most like." He announced, "Personally, I love my job as a Track-hoe, though, of course, we're all drenched in sweat." He chuckled.

I glanced at him, he actually looked and acted nicer than the rest of them.

But then again, who was I to judge? I don't even know myself.

After the Glade tour, of course, it won't be complete without introducing me to the big ass wall, so we went there.

"This is the Maze, the most important yet mysterious part of the Glade. No one can go beyond those walls unless you're a Runner. It's one of the crucial rules around here."

"Why? What's out there?"

He turned to me, "It's not safe." Then he headed to the bunkers but went near the box first, so I followed.

What kind of answer is that?

"See the box you were in a while ago?" I looked at it and nodded.

"It's sent up every month and brings up fresh supplies we need, along with a new person. Last month was Thomas, and this month, you're the new Greenie."

"Why am I the only girl?"

He nodded at Alby's direction, "We don't know yet, we're all still trying to figure it all out." He sighed. "Anyways, enough of that, here's your bunker. Rest up then come to the bonfire later this evening, we've got something planned for you." He gave a smile.

Am I gonna be a human sacrifice?

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