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The chapter opens with Thomas, Minho, Brenda, and Jorge arriving at a dilapidated bowling alley to find their friend Newt, who has been captured by guards. The building is in ruins, with no doors and a faded sign, reflecting its abandonment. After negotiating payment with the guards, the group enters the alley, which has been repurposed as a shelter for people suffering from the Flare. The atmosphere is tense, with fires burning in the pin areas and a smoky haze filling the air. Thomas feels uneasy, and…
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The chapter opens with Thomas and his group sitting in silence, grappling with their next steps. Thomas wrestles with the idea of returning to WICKED to save Newt, despite his aversion to the organization. Minho breaks the tension by asserting leadership, declaring they will prioritize rescuing Newt before addressing larger goals like connecting with the Right Arm. Brenda reveals that Newt was likely taken to the Crank Palace, a facility for the infected, and warns of its dangers, including their lack of…
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The chapter opens with Thomas and his group entering the Crank Palace, a grim settlement designed as a refuge for those infected with the Flare before their descent into madness. The guard explains the layout—a series of concentric rings with communal areas at the center and dilapidated housing surrounding them. Originally intended as a humane solution, the Palace has devolved into a lawless zone where residents, aware of their inevitable fate, engage in rampant crime and debauchery. The guard’s…
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The chapter follows Thomas and his companions as they navigate a desolate city at night, struggling to find transportation to their destination. After hours of walking with no success, Brenda insists they rest for the night, arguing that continuing is too dangerous and futile. Though Thomas reluctantly agrees, Minho initially protests, but Jorge supports Brenda’s reasoning, emphasizing the risks of traversing the unfamiliar city after dark. The group decides to head to a nearby motel, though Thomas…
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Thomas is shocked when a cop machine approaches him, revealing a video feed of Janson, also known as Rat Man. Janson claims to have saved Thomas from a bounty hunter and urges him to return to WICKED, emphasizing that Thomas is the "Final Candidate" crucial to their mission. Despite his distrust, Thomas feigns consideration to buy time, aware that outright refusal could be dangerous. Janson then reveals that Newt’s condition with the Flare is deteriorating rapidly, using this as leverage to persuade…
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The chapter begins with Thomas and his group leaving their motel to check on Newt, noticing the city is eerily deserted compared to the previous day. The few pedestrians they encounter avoid eye contact, cling to their masks, and move hastily, heightening the group's unease. Jorge remarks on the unusual lack of people, while Thomas spots a woman reading a poster about the Flare, triggering a fleeting memory he can't grasp. The group's tension grows as they search for a cab, with Minho expressing his dread…
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In this chapter, Thomas finds himself in a tense confrontation with Red Shirt, a hostile city worker who threatens him at gunpoint. After witnessing an infected man being immobilized with blue gel by a team in green coveralls, Thomas is alarmed when Red Shirt insists he must accompany him. Minho and the others attempt to intervene but flee when Red Shirt brandishes his weapon. Thomas, left alone with his captor, exchanges sharp words but ultimately complies, fearing the consequences of resistance. The…
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Thomas finds himself trapped in a chaotic coffee shop as a violent struggle erupts between two men, one of whom is infected with a virus called the Bliss. Despite the danger, Thomas remains calm, knowing he is immune to the virus. Brenda, Minho, and Jorge try to signal him to escape, but he stays to observe. The infected man is subdued by a guard in a red shirt, who then demands Thomas retrieve a gun. The shop empties, leaving only Thomas, the guard, and the sobbing infected man in an eerie silence. The…
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Thomas and his companions visit a coffee shop recommended by Hans and his wife, a new experience for Thomas. The atmosphere is tense, with customers wearing masks and a guard testing people for the Flare. Thomas observes a disheveled man who appears to be under the influence of Bliss, a drug that induces a blank, pleasure-filled expression. Brenda explains the man’s condition, unsettling Thomas, who hopes he leaves soon. The group eats in silence, aware of their urgent mission but grateful for the brief…
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In this chapter, Thomas experiences a drug-induced dream that plunges him into a haunting memory of his past. At fifteen, he and Teresa are depicted in a dimly lit room, grappling with the guilt of a horrific act referred to as "the Purge." Though the details remain vague, Thomas senses the weight of their actions—eliminating the original Creators infected by the Flare—and the moral decay it has left in him. Teresa insists they had no choice, emphasizing the necessity of continuing the Trials to find a…
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