In a post-apocalyptic world, young Thomas finds himself inexplicably placed in a mysterious, walled-off community inhabited solely by boys. Stripped of all memories, he has no idea how he arrived there or why he’s been brought to this strange place. As he adjusts to his new surroundings, Thomas learns that the boys are trapped in a vast, ever-changing maze. With no way to escape and no clear purpose, the group has established their own society, with each boy playing a specific role. Some work as “builders,” maintaining the fragile infrastructure of their home, while others, known as “runners,” brave the perilous maze each day in search of a route out.
Despite the rules and routines the boys have established, Thomas quickly senses that something isn’t right. His curiosity and instincts drive him to seek answers, and he discovers that the maze, with its towering walls and shifting pathways, holds secrets that could unlock the key to their escape. But to escape, Thomas must join forces with the other runners, racing against time to navigate the labyrinth before it closes off forever.
As Thomas becomes more involved in the maze’s mysteries, he uncovers disturbing truths about the forces that created their prison and the reason they’ve been trapped in this bizarre world. With every step, he realizes that his arrival is no accident, and that he may play a crucial role in the boys’ survival—or their ultimate destruction. Forced to confront dangerous creatures lurking within the maze and grapple with his growing doubts about the true nature of their confinement, Thomas must summon all his courage and wit to help lead the group out of the maze before it’s too late.
In this high-stakes race for freedom, Thomas must navigate a world that constantly shifts, both physically and mentally, as he forms alliances and faces betrayals. The fate of the boys rests on his shoulders as they struggle to decipher the puzzle of their existence, all while the danger of the maze closes in around them. Can Thomas and his new friends escape in time, or will they be trapped forever in a world with no way out?