Morbid Curiosities

Morbid Curiosities by S HATI is a twisty YA science thriller that blends dark academia tension with biotech mystery, perfect for readers who like their campus drama laced with danger. When Aarya earns a coveted scholarship to the Elizabethan Institute, she believes it’s her launchpad into a future in biology research—until the welcome starts to feel like a warning. The Institute is famous for life sciences breakthroughs and poised to unveil a world-changing project, but its research culture is secretive, its expectations brutal, and Aarya’s classmates are as wealthy as they are ruthless. Anonymous notes urge her to run. Then Sofia, an unsettlingly isolated student, claims she’s been used in closed-door experiments and needs Aarya’s help to uncover what’s really happening. As rumours of mutated flora and fauna spread beyond campus and a murder investigation tightens the air, Aarya must decide who to trust—especially when her own memory starts to blur. Ideal for fans of dark academia, genetic engineering intrigue, and suspenseful YA mysteries. Step inside and see what the Institute is hiding.