Poison Ivy: The Secret Society

The story unfolds in modern times, leveraging present-day technology and social dynamics. The students navigate tuition pressures, online reputations, and high-stakes internships that blur the line between ambition and manipulation. The setting shifts between the private college in New England, the political corridors of Washington, D.C., and a rural farm, highlighting a modern era of power games. The narrative’s events unfold over a single academic year.

Berkshire College is an elite private university in New England, known for its storied Ivies and a culture of privilege. The campus is haunted by a past death, which fuels intrigue and power struggles among its students and administrators. Daisy's internship in Washington, D.C. marks a bridge from campus life to national politics, while a quiet Iowa farm connection anchors her home and relationships.

🕸️ Power

The Ivy Society embodies how social power can be hoarded and weaponized. Characters discover that influence comes from networking, rumors, and control over others’ reputations. The sisters’ machinations reveal a web of blackmail, coercion, and selective loyalty that tethers individuals to the group’s agenda. The protagonist’s ascent exposes the cost of climbing within a closed system.

💋 Seduction

Seduction is weaponized to gain control, with the Ivies using romantic and sexual leverage to influence internships and investigations. Daisy initially accepts the power of belonging, then confronts the exploitation behind the allure. The plot shows how desire becomes leverage, blurring lines between affection and manipulation. The consequences ripple through friendships and reputations.

⚖️ Justice

Justice drives the investigation when Graves is murdered and Daisy becomes a suspect. The narrative tracks truth-seeking, accountability, and the reveal of systemic corruption within the college administration. Evidence surfaces through recordings and testimonies, challenging the illusion of innocence. In the end, truth vindicates Daisy and exposes the Ivy’s crimes.