Today is the day. Today is our turn to run, and if we win, if we finish the maze, we are free. We get out. Today is the day. If I win, I am free. The winners will be released into the world as heroes, worshipped by all who watch, and believe me, the nation is watching. Today will prove which of our youths are the most athletic and intelligent. The maze houses many obstacles. Obstacles that will require teamwork and problem solving, great feats of strength and speed, and one team will come together to beat the odds and claim the coveted title of winner. They will be our nation’s best and brightest. Not only is fame waiting across the finish line, but our future, a future filled with promise and success. The maze is equipped with three hundred and sixty degree cameras that will track our every move as we navigate the race. There are no blind spots, but if this is only a competition, a contest to test us, why are there armed guards? And why do men guarding teenagers need such punishing weapons? There Are Only Four is the first installment in The Competition Archives, a non-stop survival dystopian that will leave you breathless.