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.
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.
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.
The Capulets understand the secrets of perfume. Success has made them proud. The Montagues understand the secrets of nature. Now Nepenthe—a perfume to block humanity's memories—threatens the balance between past and future.
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.
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.
FREE RESOURCESZU X ORI comes to life in illustrations by Undeadlu, a renowned digital artist. With one artwork for each of the 12 episodes, her work captures special moments within the story.
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.
