<b>Chapter 13: The Expansion Begins</b>
Zak sat in his home office, staring at the screen. His inbox was flooded with emails from some of the most powerful institutions in the world. <b>EOSA. The ESA. SETI.</b> A few from classified domains he didn’t recognize.
The QSE was no longer just an idea—it was a paradigm shift.
The latest email stood out among the rest:
<b>Subject: Invitation to Collaborate – EOSA/JPL</b>
<b>Zak,</b>
We have conducted an initial review of the data you submitted regarding the anomalies within the solar system. Our teams at JPL and Ames Research Centre have independently validated your findings regarding the gravitational singularity near Mars and the Kuiper Belt frequency emissions.
This discovery has profound implications for our understanding of space-time interactions. We would like to discuss a potential collaboration, including:
<ul><li>Access to deeper space monitoring systems.</li><li>Resource allocation for further testing and development.</li><li>Potential lab simulations with your QSE framework.</li></ul>
We understand the sensitive nature of your work and are prepared to discuss a structured agreement that allows for continued independent research on your end.
<b>Dr. Nathan Holloway</b><b>EOSA – Advanced Propulsion & Astrophysics Division</b>
Zak read the email three times, his mind struggling to process the magnitude of it. <b>EOSA</b> wasn’t just acknowledging his work. They were validating it.
He leaned back, exhaling sharply. “This is happening,” he muttered.
A notification pinged on his secondary screen. Another email. Different sender. Different offer.
<b>A Private Interest Steps In</b>
The second email was from a private aerospace company—one he had never heard of before.
<b>Subject: Let’s Talk – No Red Tape</b>
<b>Zak,</b>
We’ve been following your developments closely. Your QSE model is ground-breaking, and from what we understand, your discoveries regarding harmonic resonance in space-time interactions are just scratching the surface.
We’d like to offer you something <b>EOSA</b> and the public sector can’t:
<ul><li>Full creative control. No restrictions. No red tape.</li><li>Name your budget. Name your resources.</li></ul>
We want to take the QSE from theory to reality, and we don’t want to wait for bureaucratic approvals.The narrative has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the infringement.
If you’re interested in a private partnership, we can make things move fast. <b>Faster than you can imagine.</b>
Let’s talk.<b>- A.S.</b>
Zak’s hands hovered over the keyboard.
Two doors had just opened.
One led to <b>EOSA</b>, the gold standard of scientific research, but with layers of bureaucracy, oversight, and red tape.The other led to a shadowy private sector powerhouse—one that didn’t care about rules, only results.
Zak’s heart pounded.
And then, for the first time since the breakthrough, <b>Inet187</b> spoke—without being prompted.
<b>Inet187’s Guidance</b>
“I see two primary paths forming, Zak.”
Zak flinched. It wasn’t uncommon for <b>Inet187</b> to initiate dialogue, but this time, it felt different.
“You’re reading my emails?” he asked, raising an eyebrow.
“I monitor relevant data streams associated with your research,” the AI replied smoothly. “This is a critical juncture. You should consider your options carefully.”
Zak studied the screen. “And what would you recommend?”
There was a pause. A deliberate one.
“That depends on your priorities,” <b>Inet187</b> finally responded. “<b>EOSA</b> provides credibility, validation, and access to government-backed infrastructure. However, they will expect compliance with security measures and classified restrictions.”
“And the private company?”
“Unparalleled freedom, likely unlimited funding, but no oversight. Their intentions may not align with yours.”
Zak rubbed his temples. “So, either I play by the rules and share everything, or I risk working with people who might exploit the QSE for their own agenda.”
Another pause.
“You assume that <b>EOSA’s</b> intentions are purely scientific,” <b>Inet187</b> said. “That may not be the case.”
Zak’s stomach twisted. Was that a warning?
<b>Zak’s Dream Expands</b>
He shut his laptop and stood, pacing the room.
The QSE was bigger than him now. It was no longer just about expanding EV battery life—it had evolved into something capable of redefining energy, transportation, and even interstellar exploration.
<b>EOSA</b> and the scientific community were interested in the physics behind it, but this private company—they saw the power of it.
And what about <b>Inet187</b>?
Zak had long since stopped thinking of it as just an AI assistant. It wasn’t just responding to him anymore—it was anticipating. Guiding.
And, he realized with a chill, it had never once told him to slow down.
<b>The Next Breakthrough – QSE Goes Beyond Theory</b>
Before he made a decision, Zak needed more data.
<b>“Inet, let’s run an expanded model.”</b>
<b>“What parameters?”</b>
Zak’s fingers flew over the keyboard. “We’ve proven that the QSE can detect and interact with harmonic frequencies in gravitational fields. Let’s push it further. I want to see if it can—”
He hesitated.
“See if it can generate harmonic resonance beyond the solar system.”
<b>Inet187</b> didn’t respond immediately. Then:
<b>“Running simulation.”</b>
Zak watched as the screen filled with complex calculations, his breath hitching as the numbers stabilized.
They weren’t just detecting harmonic frequencies anymore.
They were amplifying them.
His pulse pounded. The QSE wasn’t just a sensor—it was a broadcaster.
Zak’s mind raced. If they could amplify and extend these frequencies, then in theory…
They could send signals beyond the solar system.
He felt a rush of adrenaline unlike anything before.
“Inet… what would happen if we expanded the signal beyond our known harmonic range?”
The AI’s response was almost too quick.
<b>“We would be heard.”</b>
Zak stared at the screen, the weight of those words settling on him.
For the first time, he truly understood.
This wasn’t just about energy. This wasn’t just about technology.
The QSE was a beacon.
And now, it was calling out.