Beyond the Gate is a powerful and deeply moving novel about silence, courage, and the strength it takes to speak the truth when fear rules.At Saint-Gabriel College, the walls appear orderly, protective, and disciplined. But behind this façade lies a heavy silence-one that shields intimidation, isolates victims, and allows abuse to flourish unseen. Élise, a quiet and observant student, begins to sense that something is wrong. Watched, isolated, and overwhelmed by fear, she starts recording every troubling detail in a private journal-each glance, each gesture, each moment that refuses to feel harmless.When Julien, a discreet but determined ally, joins her, what begins as personal survival turns into a collective fight for truth. Together, they gather evidence, listen to whispered confessions, and encourage other girls to break their silence. Step by step, fear gives way to solidarity, and silence begins to crack.As the truth finally explodes into the open, the institution is forced to confront its failures. Power collapses, walls fall, and the gate that once symbolized control and confinement becomes a passage toward justice, healing, and hope.Beyond the Gate is a compelling story of resilience and moral courage. It explores the invisible cost of silence, the power of collective voices, and the necessity of vigilance in protecting the vulnerable. Both intimate and universal, this novel speaks to anyone who has ever been silenced-and to those who choose to stand beside them.Because no gate, no wall, and no institution can ever imprison the truth forever.