by lazarus-lazuli
Morella Morozova is a dhampir, and not a very powerful one at that. Despite this, she's a student at Idaline Academy, a private magic college hidden away on a small island solely occupied by supernatural beings such as herself. She plans to ride out her final year quietly with her burnout friends. That is until she's selected to be part of the running for Honored Student, a glorified popularity contest that pits athletes, academics, and the wealthiest seniors against each other to see who can make their college look the best. Things only get worse for Morella when someone begins to sabotage the other contestants in increasingly life-threatening ways. Anyone who is not a victim is a suspect, and she must team up with local vampire detective Atlas in order to avoid becoming either. But as she uncovers the secrets of her classmates, her school, and even her own heritage, Morella comes to uncover a plot that may destroy everything she takes for granted. Beyond the Pale is an irreverent tale of dark magic, academic rivalry, and the dangers of possessing a superiority complex.
