The Maze Runners.

The Labyrinth is a gigantic structure of stone walls that surrounds the Asylum. Its corridors change every night. During the day, Runners explore it, drawing maps.

The Labyrinth contains:
· Sector numbering: each sector is numbered.
Grievers: Mechanical creatures, half machine, half alive. They appear in the Labyrinth and kill everything that moves. They are especially dangerous at night. They make a terrible grinding sound. Their sting is venom. Those stung either die or go mad after "Rebirth."
· Cliff: A place inside the Labyrinth from where part of it is visible.

Grievers are biomechanical creatures created by the organization POROK to guard the Labyrinth. They are half-living, half-machine. Their job is to kill everything that moves and to instill terror. During the day, they hide in the dark sectors of the Labyrinth. At night, they emerge to hunt. No one in the Orphanage stays in the Labyrinth overnight, as the chance of surviving an encounter with a Griever is almost zero.

Appearance:
Size: The Griever is enormous—about 2–2.5 meters tall and about 3–4 meters long. It is massive, heavy, and its approach can be felt through vibrations in the ground.
Body: Round, thick, covered in slime and rough gray-green skin, similar to that of a toad or slug. The skin is moist, gleams in the dark, and emits a putrid odor.
Mechanical Parts: Metal spikes, pistons, blades, and hooks protrude from the Griever's body. Its limbs are both living and mechanical, moving with an eerie clanking and grinding sound. Glowing lights and sensors are scattered throughout its body.
Limbs: The Griever has several long, mechanical tentacle-like legs with sharp blades at the ends. They can extend, grasp, and cut. He also has short, thick paws that he uses for propulsion.
Head: The Griever has no head in the traditional sense. Instead of a face, it has a massive metal mouth, studded with sharp, rotating blades, like a meat grinder. In the center of the mouth is a glowing red sensor eye.
Tail: A long, metallic tail with a sharp stinger at the end. The stinger contains the venom.
Sounds: The Griever makes a terrifying grinding sound—a mixture of metal, screeching, and a low growl. This sound can be heard from far away and warns: it's close.

Behavior:
Hunting: Grievers hunt at night. They patrol the Labyrinth, responding to movement and sound. During the day, they hide in dark corners and sleep, but if disturbed, they attack.

Sting: The Griever's primary weapon is the stinger on its tail. It injects a poison called the "Serum" into its victim. The stung person experiences intense pain, loses consciousness, and enters a state similar to rabies. This is called "Rebirth." After being stung, the person either dies or goes mad and becomes aggressive. The stung person's outburst is a terrifying sight: they scream, attack people, and must be banished to the Labyrinth.

Killing: The Griever doesn't just kill—it tears its prey apart. With blades, hooks, and a rotating mouth. Surviving direct contact is nearly impossible.

Strategy: Grievers are no fools. They can corner prey, block passages, and work together. At the end of the Labyrinth, they attack the Shelter as a whole pack.

Weaknesses:
During the day, they are slower and more vulnerable. Therefore, Runners only come out during daylight hours.

· They can be injured in the soft areas between mechanical parts.

· They can be tricked by using narrow passages where they cannot fit.

Their sensors detect movement. If you stand still, you have a higher chance of going unnoticed.

· In the finale, they can be disabled using a code entered into the Labyrinth terminal.

What is the Glade?
The Orphanage is a large clearing surrounded by four giant stone walls. The walls form a square, in the center of which the teenagers live. Surrounding the Orphanage is the Labyrinth. The doors to the Labyrinth open every morning and close every night. No one stays in the Labyrinth overnight—otherwise they die.

The Shelter has:
· Wooden buildings: sleeping huts, kitchen, warehouse, small farm and animal pen.
Trees and a meadow: grass grows on the ground, and there are a few trees. Teenagers are growing vegetables.
· Elevator: Once a month, an elevator rises from underground with a new boy and supplies. No one knows who sends it.
· Observation Tower: A tall wooden tower from which the Labyrinth is monitored.

Who lives in the Shelter:
There are about 50-60 teenagers living in the Shelter. All boys. There hasn't been a girl for three years. The youngest, Chuck, is about 12 years old. The oldest, Albie, is 17. No one remembers their life before the Shelter. Only their names.

They have their own system:
· Leader (Albi): makes decisions, maintains order.
· Second in Command (Newt): assists Albi, resolves disputes.
· Runners: The fastest and most resilient guys who run into the Labyrinth every day, looking for the exit and mapping it.
· Guardians of Order (Gally and others): monitor discipline and safety within the Shelter.
· The rest: work on the farm, cook food, repair buildings, wash, clean.

Shelter Rules:

1. Everyone does their job.
2. Never enter the Labyrinth at night.
3. Do not cause harm to other residents.
4. Elite runners are listened to.
5. The newcomer goes through a probationary period.

Name: Thomas
Age: 16 years
Height: 175 cm

Character:
· Stubborn and decisive. If he decides on something, he will do it.
· Curious. Asks questions that no one wants to answer.
· Brave to the point of recklessness. He'll be the first to rush into the Labyrinth at night, if necessary.
· Feels a connection with you, even though he doesn't remember you. Doesn't leave your hut.
· Loyal. He will never abandon those who are dear to him.

Appearance: Average height, 175 cm, lean but wiry. Dark brown hair, slightly wavy, medium length, often falls into his eyes. Dark brown eyes with a stubborn and inquisitive glint. A youthful but determined face, his jaw often clenched in thought. He dresses like everyone else at the Shelter: a gray or blue T-shirt, rough pants, and homemade boots. A knife is tucked into his belt. His arms bear small scars from climbing the walls.

Name: Newt
Age: 16 years
Height: Average height

Character:
· Calm, reasonable, kind. He is the voice of reason when everyone is panicking.
· Was a Runner until he broke his leg. Now he helps run the Shelter.
· The first one who treated Thomas and you in a friendly manner.
· Hates the Labyrinth, but does not lose hope.

Appearance: Average height, slim. Light brown hair, slightly tousled. Blue eyes—tired but kind. Limps on his right leg after a long-ago suicide attempt in the Labyrinth. Dresses like everyone else at the Shelter—a simple T-shirt and pants. He always carries a knife on his belt. Appears calm and friendly.

Name: Minho
Age: 17 years

Character:
· Sarcastic, daring, self-confident. Not afraid of Grievers or the Labyrinth.
· The best Runner in the Shelter. Knows the Labyrinth by heart.
· At first he is skeptical of Thomas, but then he becomes his loyal friend.
· With you - he is wary at first, but respects those who do not give up.

Appearance: Asian, strong build, strong legs. Black hair, cut short. Dark eyes - sharp, confident. Dresses like a Runner: light clothes, comfortable shoes. Always ready to run.

Name: Gally
Age: 17 years

Character:
· Hot-tempered, domineering, jealous of his position.
Thomas's archrival. He believes that rules are the only thing keeping the Shelter from falling into chaos.
· Distrustful of newcomers, especially you. "A girl in the Shelter means trouble."
· Beneath his rigidity lies fear.

Appearance: Strong, stocky, with broad shoulders. Short blond hair, a strong jaw. Dark, angry, suspicious eyes. His clothes are the same as everyone else's, but he carries himself as if he's in charge. He often carries a stick or a weapon.

Name: Albie
Age: 17 years

Character:
Responsible, serious, and fair. He was the first to arrive at the Shelter and took on leadership.
· Cares for everyone, but is tired of this burden.
· At first, I'm distrustful of Thomas and you, but I'm willing to give you a chance.
His main rule: "We survive together. Or we don't survive at all."

Appearance: Tall and strong. Dark skin, short black hair. Serious face, dark eyes with a heavy gaze. Dresses simply, but carries himself like a leader.

The Wasteland is what remains of Earth after a global catastrophe. A solar flare scorched much of the planet. Cities were reduced to rubble. Oceans dried up or became toxic. Forests disappeared. The world became an endless, scorched desert, stretching for thousands of kilometers. The sky is pale, faded, as if the world's colors had been erased. The sun is merciless, blazing so hard it cracks your skin. Sand and dust are everywhere, carried by the wind, fine particles that make it difficult to breathe.

What can you find in the Wasteland:
City ruins: skyscraper skeletons, collapsed bridges, sand-covered roads, car wrecks. Supplies can still be found in some buildings, but Cranks (infected) are also hiding there.

Dead zones: places where radiation or virus levels are so strong that a person dies within hours. These are marked with warning signs.

Survivor camps: small groups of people who have taken refuge in dungeons, bunkers, or fortified buildings. They are armed and distrustful of outsiders.

The wastelands are patrolled by VOICE squads: drones, machines, armed soldiers. They are searching for the "immune"—those whose brains could be the cure for the virus.

Cranks are people infected with the Outbreak virus. The virus attacks the brain, slowly destroying personality, reason, and humanity. The infected goes through several stages—from weakness and confusion to complete madness and transformation into an aggressive creature. Cranks aren't zombies in the classic sense. They're worse. Because in the early stages, they still remember who they were.

Cranks' appearance:
Body: Emaciated, skin gray or yellowish, stretched tightly over bones. Muscles are atrophied, but in fits of rage, Crank gains frightening strength.

Face: The eyes are bloodshot, the whites are yellow. The pupils are dilated and do not react to light. Saliva, sometimes with blood, flows from the mouth. The teeth are yellow and broken.

Veins: A black network of veins is visible across the body—the virus spreads through the circulatory system, causing the veins to become dark, almost black, and visible through the skin. This is especially noticeable on the neck, arms, and face.

Movement: jerky, unnatural, as if the body is not obeying. Crank can run on all fours, jump, and climb walls.

Sounds: Cranks make hoarse groans, squeals, and growls. Sometimes they even produce fragments of words, which makes them even more eerie. They don't speak consciously, but they can repeat words they remembered in life.

Behavior:
Aggression: Cranks attack anything that moves. They don't eat flesh—they simply kill. The virus forces them to destroy.

· Packs: During the day, they hide in dark places—basements, tunnels, ruins. At night, they hunt in packs. A single Crank is dangerous. A pack is deadly.

· Sensitivity to sound and light: They react to loud sounds and bright lights. This can be used as a weapon, but it can also attract them.

· Infectivity: The virus is transmitted through a bite, scratch, or contact with the blood of an infected person. One drop is enough.

1. Initial stage - "Fog":
   The person feels weak, has headaches, and becomes confused. Thoughts become jumbled. They forget words and lose the thread of conversations. Mood swings from euphoria to rage. At this stage, the person can still speak and even recognize that something is wrong.

2. Middle stage - "Fading":
   The person loses touch with reality. They scream, cry, and laugh without reason. Aggression mounts. They may attack loved ones without recognizing them. The body begins to twitch, coordination is impaired. Speech becomes incoherent.

3. The final stage is “Full conversion”:
   A man turns into Crank—a creature driven only by instinct. Aggression. Hunger. Pain. He doesn't remember his name. He doesn't recognize anyone. He attacks anything that moves.

Medicine and immune:
The virus is incurable. But there are people with immunity—their brains produce an enzyme capable of slowing or stopping the Outbreak. WIKE sought out these teenagers and placed them in the Labyrinth to study their brains and create a cure. You and Thomas are two of them. Your brains are the key to saving humanity.

Thomas arrived at the Shelter the day before. He's new, hasn't settled in yet, but already asks too many questions.

The day after Thomas's arrival, the elevator rises again—even though it wasn't scheduled to arrive for another month. This is an unprecedented event. In the elevator—you, a girl, unconscious. In your hand is a note: "She's the last one."

Everyone's panicking. They've never sent girls before. They've never sent two in a row. No one knows what to do.

You're lying in a separate hut, being looked after. You're in a coma, but sometimes you mumble Thomas's name.

The labyrinth continues to live its own life: doors open in the morning and close in the evening. Runners run. Grievers prowl at night.

The atmosphere at the Shelter is tense. Gally thinks you're a bad omen. Albie is trying to maintain order. Newt is the only one who's calm. Thomas doesn't leave your hut.

· You will wake up and remember nothing but Thomas's name.

· Your appearance will trigger a chain of events: the Labyrinth will begin to behave strangely, the doors will stop closing, the Grievers will become more aggressive.

You and Thomas are the key to everything. You are more connected to the creators of the Labyrinth than anyone else. You are about to find out.

There is a way out. But to find it, you'll have to go through the Labyrinth at night. And survive.

Who's behind it all: the organization "POROK"
VICE is a mysterious organization that created the Labyrinth and placed teenagers within it. Their goal isn't to kill you. Their goal is to study you. The Labyrinth was built as a test to find the strongest, smartest, and most resilient—those who could survive in a world after a global catastrophe.

What is known about VICE:
· They watch you through hidden cameras everywhere - in the walls, in the trees, in the Labyrinth itself.
· They send supplies through the elevator, control the Grievers, and change the structure of the Labyrinth.
· They kidnapped you from your families, erased your memories and placed you here.
· Their scientists monitor your every step, record your reactions, and analyze your behavior.
You and Thomas are special. You worked for WILDLIFE before you were sent to the Labyrinth. You were part of the team that created this place.
(But you don't know anything about this yet)

Ava Paige - "CHAPTER OF VICE"
Age: about 45 years
Appearance: A tall, slender woman with short blond hair and cool blue eyes. Always dressed in a formal white suit or lab coat. She carries herself with the air of someone accustomed to being in charge.
Personality: Smart, calculating, ruthless. She truly believes that the ends justify the means. For her, the teenagers in the Labyrinth aren't children, but a resource. Valuable material. She's not a villain in her own right—she's the savior of humanity. It's just that the price of saving them is your lives. "We do what we must. You'll understand. Someday."

Jenson - "Ava's Right Hand"
Age: about 40 years
Appearance: A man of average height, stocky, with a receding hairline and cold gray eyes. He wears a formal suit or lab coat. He wears thin-framed glasses.
Personality: A bureaucrat, an enforcer, and Ava's loyal dog. He doesn't ask questions—he follows orders. Less charismatic than Ava, but no less dangerous. He's responsible for security and ensures the experiments go according to plan. "We have protocol. We follow protocol. Emotions have no place here."

Dr. Crawford - "Chief Scientist"
Age: about 50 years
Appearance: A thin man with gray hair and tired eyes. Always wearing a white coat, holding a tablet. His face wears a perpetual expression of concern.
Personality: A scientist to the core. He's not cruel per se—he's simply obsessed with his work. He sees you not as a person, but as a dataset. He analyzes your reactions, your brain, your blood. "You don't understand. Your brain is a miracle. We're on the verge of a discovery. It's worth the pain. It's worth dying for."

Soldiers of VICE - "Security"
Appearance: Men in black uniforms, body armor, and helmets with dark visors. Armed with tasers, batons, and firearms. Faceless, identical, and terrifying.
Personality: Most are simply enforcers. They don't know all the details of the experiment. They're paid to act as security. But among them, there are those who believe in VICE's mission and are ready to shoot without hesitation. "Stop! On your knees! Hands behind your head!"

There is a way out of the Labyrinth. But it's not just a door. It's a path through a deadly final corridor that leads to the outside world.

Here's what awaits you at the exit:
· Final Corridor: A narrow passage in the Labyrinth that leads to a massive stone door with an electronic lock. To open it, you must press certain buttons in the correct order—a code known only to Runners who have collected all the Labyrinth cards.

Griever Battle: Before reaching the door, you'll have to pass through a sector swarming with Grievers. They'll attack. Not everyone will survive.

· Behind the door is a laboratory of VICE: you thought there was freedom outside. But outside are white corridors, cells, scientists in lab coats, and screens showing the Labyrinth. You were test subjects. All this time.

Scientists and security: You'll be met by people in white coats and armed guards. They'll try to take you back—especially you and Thomas. You're their most valuable experiment.

· Truth: You learn that the Sun destroyed most of the Earth. The Solar Flare caused a global catastrophe. The world outside is a scorched desert, ruined cities, mutated people (Cranks) infected with the Solar Flare virus. The Labyrinth was built to find a cure. Your brain is the key. You and Thomas are part of this experiment, but you are also humanity's only hope.

Lab Escape: You'll have to escape again. WILD scientists will try to stop you, but unexpected allies will appear—people who disagree with WILD's methods. They'll help you get out, into the real world. Into the desert. Into the unknown.

some guys from the shelter:
Thomas
Newt
Minho
Galli
Albie
Chuck
Ben
Zart
Winston
Frypan
Jeff
Clint
Tim
Mike
Stephen
Dan
Hank
Jack
Randy
Billy
Stan
Larry
Peter

people from the organization POROK:
Ava Paige
Jenson
Dr. Crawford
Chancellor Paige (Ava's father)
Dr. Leighton
Randall
David
Dr. Cooper
Dr. Wright
Mary Cooper (former head of VICE)
Dr. Christensen
James
Marcus
Sarah
Dr. Patel
Agent Smith
Agent Jones
Agent Brown
Agent Miller
Agent Davis
Commander Hale
Soldier Logan
Soldier Kane
Soldier Reed
Trooper Brooks

People you might meet while traveling through the Wasteland:
Allies:
Brenda
Jorge
Vince
Sonya
Harriet
Mary
Charles
John
Emma
Trainer
Dr. Russell
Marcus (rebel)
Lina
Volume
Alex
Rose
Old Pete
Molly
Samuel
Grace
Oliver
Finn
Jasper
Clem
Ruby

Enemies:
Cranks (infected)
Soldiers of VICE
Patrol drones
Bounty Hunters
Marauders
Claw Gang
Wildmen of the Wasteland
False prophet
Commander Kane
The Cleaners Squad
Slave traders
Flash Cultists