
by FableFish
'Return. Complete Convergence.' In a near-future London, not long after wayward geoengineering practices have led to Earth's total ecological collapse, bruised idealists search for meaning in what remains, unearthing a mystery that appears to underpin Creation itself. Meanwhile, in the far distant past, a prince marches to war, unaware that his choices will ripple out for millennia to come. At the centre of it all: Convergence – a spatiotemporal juncture of uncertain proportions; humanity's last chance… or its final undoing. AUTHOR'S NOTES: Before you read… ABZU is – by design – a chonky boi: a million-piece puzzle with no reference image. You’ll pick up pieces that don’t seem to fit, only to realise – chapters later – they were essential all along. This is a dense work of British science fiction, intended for readers who enjoy piecing things together rather than having everything explained immediately. If that’s your kind of story, I hope you'll have fun here. Regarding updates… ABZU is a complex narrative in active development. Chapters may be released at uneven intervals, with earlier material subject to revision as the story "converges" (pun intended) towards its final form. Want to dive deeper?Join your fellow descendants on the official subreddit and Discord. Copyright Notice:This fiction is officially hosted only on RoyalRoad. If you’re reading ABZU elsewhere, it’s an unauthorised copy. Please visit RoyalRoad to read it for free and support the original author. Thank you. Reddit Rank Verification | D Rank
#10
6/22/2026
Peak #46
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#9
6/22/2026
Peak #50
0d
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6/8/2026
Peak #43
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5/30/2026
Peak #50
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3/21/2026
Peak #28
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