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Love Awakens

ZU X ORI

The Reincarnation Sequel to

Romeo + Juliet

A faithful sequel and original new tale — ZU X ORI is a world where wonder, love and innocence never die. Where every decision we make matters. Where karma and truth are more powerful than weapons. Where we can never outlive our past, because it is forever present in us.

An epic drama

Set in present-day New York City, 16th-century Verona, and Revolutionary France

When Zu and Ori meet in an NYC coffee shop, a new genre of supernatural sci-fi is born. Zu must choose between family bonds and immortal love. The Capulet prophecy foretells that if she chooses love, Ori will die.

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Love reborn

As Zu and Ori unravel their past lives as Juliet and Romeo, they discover a multi-life world of time crossings, hidden mysteries and thousand-year destinies. They piece together their Verona tragedy and why they've met again.

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Illustration of a green bottle of Nepenthe, the perfume by the Capulets

Secrets & Memory

The Capulets understand the secrets of perfume. Success has made them proud. The Montagues underestand the secrets of nature. Now Nepenthe—a perfume to block humanity's memories—threatens the balance between past and future.

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For all humanity

Through their unique ability to love, Zu and Ori’s bond holds the power to change the world. A saga of truth, love, awakening, and self-discovery, ZU X ORI is a hero's journey for all generations, bringing Shakespeare's classic to the present and future.

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Public Domain

ZU X ORI is open source, meaning it's free to adapt in any way. Whether you’re inspired to develop a game, stage a play, design educational content, or create art, the story is yours to explore and reimagine.

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Immerse yourself in the world of ZU X ORI through multiple experiences. Read the story, listen to an audio version, and check out the teaser.

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