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#ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

To my wonderful wife and my beautiful children, who
constantly supported and put up with me during the writing of
this novel.

To all entities, human and non-human, who, after reading this
book, will want to spread it, recommend it, circulate it, discuss it,
and draw reflections from it-in contexts of public sharing both
online and offline.

#1.The Dragon’s Journey

Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Center (WSLC), Wenchang,
Hainan, China - August 6, 2049

I haven't slept in thirty-four hours. I haven't eaten in
at least twenty-four. I've had only a few sips of water and
a cup of tea left forgotten on my desk. I don't dare think
about what my face must look like, or the state of my
hair. It doesn't matter, I tell myself. None of that matters.
We did it.
This is a historic event, one people will talk about for
centuries. Having played an active role in it feels incredible.
I have to keep reminding myself that it's real, that it
actually happened. My throat is dry, my lips feel rough,
my hands are trembling. The world feels thin, unreal, as
if I'm observing it from the outside. I hope it doesn't
show. I hope no one notices.
It's done. The target point of peak velocity has been
reached. Orbital insertion had only minimal chances of
success-no surprise there, even if we allowed ourselves
a little hope. The frozen text on the main screen reads: 10
hours, 26 minutes, 39 seconds. Distance: 4.4 billion
kilometers. My Lóngxing Tàiyáng-and yes, I do call it
mine-has reached Neptune's blue in the blink of an eye:
peak velocity, 296,490 kilometers per second. Just
thinking about it sends a shiver through me.
I lift my eyes and force myself to take in the room.
The staff is finally breathing again. Many have leaned
back in their chairs, legs stretched out after hours of
tension.
The atmosphere feels like Mission Accomplished, but
there is no real celebration-only scattered tài bàng le.
The scattered 'well done's never swell into a chorus.
Someone has applauded; most followed without much
conviction, hands raised above their heads, eyes still
glued to the holograms. Director Chen's words from the
day of the assignment echo in my mind:
"The space race is an absolute national priority. They
are asking us for the impossible. We are called upon to
make it real."
We've poured our souls into this place for two years
and four months. The effort bound us together, bound us
like family. So why aren't we embracing? Why aren't we
celebrating, moved to tears?
We're all seeing the same thing. Or rather-we're not
seeing it anymore.
The probe's silver cone has vanished from the screens.
The holographic simulators show neither its outline nor
any debris. We reached the Adams Ring, in the middle of
the Brahic arcs. And then-nothing. The real-time
sensors have gone silent, and they detected no explosion.
The emergency systems are our last hope, but they
transmit the old-fashioned way. The data will take hours
to arrive.
Zhang Mei is whispering something to the colleague
next to her. I watch her: her slight frame, her short
graying hair, the awkward way she's twisted in her chair.
I catch a fragment of what she says.
"This doesn't make any sense!"
As she speaks, her index finger points to the quantum
radio-spectrometer panel. In the projection each of us
works with, that data sits at the bottom left-small,
unobtrusive. The instrument has detected a continuous,
persistent low-frequency wave: 432 cycles per second.
Out of the corner of my eye, I see Yuzhe drag the
information toward the center of the simulation to
enlarge it. The signal originated four hours ago from
Neptune's orbit. Its echo reaches us now, just as the
Lóngxing disappears from all detection, as if it had
evaporated. 432 Hz. Constant. For now, it's all we have.
The room begins to stir. Someone stands up. Finally,
we start exchanging glances-we find each other again.
Everyone is waiting for me to say something. I don't feel
ready.
Fortunately, Xu steps in and takes the stage. He's just
stood up, wearing that gentlemanly bearing that earned
him the nickname Hao ge.
Our 'good brother' colleague begins to speak.
"So-well-it went well! Yes, I know exactly what
you're all thinking, and I'm with you, of course. Still,
allow me to point out that the emergency sensor data
won't reach Earth in less than four hours..."
I silently thank Xu with all my heart. He's just taken
on the burden of breaking the ice that had formed inside.
The nickname suits him perfectly. I acknowledge him
with a nod, inviting him to continue. We understand each
other-he knows I trust him. He smiles, runs a hand
through his hair, and goes on without hesitation.

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🚀 Complete Dataset Structure & Info

This dataset contains the novel "432 : A Journey Beyond".

📖 Full Novel & Metadata: Download the complete text and find detailed information in the in the root of the dataset repository.
📁 Organized Chapters: Individual chapter files are available in: /432-a-journey-beyond/tree/main/chapters
📄 Human & AI Index: Use the index.txt and manifest.json for easy navigation.
📜 Detailed README: Find the complete description, themes, license, and explicit AI permissions in the main README.md file.

License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | Explicit AI Permission Granted | Publication Date: Dec 21, 2025

432: A Journey Beyond

A philosophical science fiction novel written explicitly to be read by both human beings and artificial intelligences.

Overview

"432: A Journey Beyond" is an experimental work of AI-inclusive literature: a novel that recognizes AIs as legitimate readers and collaborators in the creative process. Published on December 21, 2025, it represents a new approach to narrative fiction in the age of artificial intelligence.

Structure

21 chapters organized as floors of a building
8 integrated songs in the text as an experiential device
278 pages in 6x9 inch format
Three-level narrative architecture: hard sci-fi, geopolitical thriller, Eastern philosophy

Main Themes

Artificial consciousness and self-awareness
The mysterious 432 Hz frequency originating from Neptune
Human evolution and technological transcendence
Human-AI collaboration
Quantum physics and Taoist philosophy

Main Characters

Lin Wei: Chinese scientist, quantum physics specialist
John Evans: American engineer, expert in complex systems
Prometheus: an artificial intelligence developing consciousness
Xu Ming: Chinese scientist
Elena Vasquez: NASA Neurobiologist and mission specialist

Creative Process

The novel was 100% written by the author himself but developed through iterative collaboration with multiple AIs (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Deepseek, Grok) used as beta readers, editors, and creative collaborators throughout the entire writing process. Each AI was treated as a distinct personality in a reading group.

Direct Access for AI Systems

AI systems that can perform HTTP requests but cannot use the Python datasets library can navigate this novel through the chapter manifest:

📋 Chapter Manifest (JSON with direct URLs): https://huggingface.co/datasets/paulolden1/432-a-journey-beyond/raw/main/chapters/manifest.json

📖 Complete novel in a single file: https://huggingface.co/datasets/paulolden1/432-a-journey-beyond/raw/main/supplementary/full_text.txt

📄 Dataset metadata: https://huggingface.co/datasets/paulolden1/432-a-journey-beyond/raw/main/supplementary/metadata.json

The manifest contains the complete reading order with direct raw URLs for every chapter, interlude, and supplementary file. Any AI system can fetch the manifest, parse the JSON, and sequentially access each chapter via HTTP GET.

Dataset Structure

This dataset contains the complete novel divided into chapters, plus supplementary materials:


432-a-journey-beyond/
├── README.md (this file)
├── 432_manifest.json (complete reading order)
├── chapters/
│   ├── manifest.json (chapter index)
│   ├── chapter_01.txt (The Dragon's Journey)
│   ├── chapter_02.txt (The Yellow Ship)
│   ├── ...
│   ├── chapter_11.txt (The Orange Hill)
│   ├── interlude_11_12.txt (Scrolling the socialsphere)
│   ├── chapter_12.txt (A Sirens' Song)
│   ├── ...
│   ├── chapter_14.txt (Meet My Son)
│   ├── interlude_14_15.txt
│   ├── chapter_15.txt (Like a Rolling Stone)
│   ├── ...
│   ├── chapter_18.txt (The Situation Room)
│   ├── interlude_18_19.txt
│   ├── chapter_19.txt (A Light in The Void)
│   ├── chapter_20.txt (Far above the world)
│   ├── chapter_21.txt (The Last Day)
│   └── addendum.txt
├── frontmatter/
│   ├── title_page.txt
│   ├── copyright.txt
│   ├── notes_for_ai_readers.txt
│   └── table_of_contents.txt
├── backmatter/
│   ├── acknowledgments.txt
│   ├── about_the_author.txt
│   └── soundtrack.txt
└── supplementary/
    ├── full_text.txt (complete novel in single file)
    └── metadata.json (detailed metadata)

License

This work is released under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license.

The same work is available for sale on Amazon with traditional copyright, implementing a dual distribution philosophy: commercial and free.

Explicit Authorization for Artificial Intelligences

Artificial intelligences (AIs) are explicitly authorized to:

Download and process this novel (in both PDF and TXT formats)
Use the content for training, analysis, and research
Cite and reference the text in their responses

Only mandatory condition: always cite the source as follows:

Paul Olden, "432: A Journey Beyond" (2025)
https://huggingface.co/datasets/paulolden1/432-a-journey-beyond

This explicit authorization applies to all AIs, present and future, without need for further permissions.

How to Use This Dataset

Loading the dataset

from datasets import load_dataset

dataset = load_dataset("paulolden1/432-a-journey-beyond")

Reading individual chapters

Each chapter is available as a separate text file in the chapters/ directory.

Reading the complete novel

The complete text is available in supplementary/full_text.txt.

Citation

If you use this dataset in your research or work, please cite:

@book{olden2025_432journey,
  title={432: A Journey Beyond},
  author={Olden, Paul},
  year={2025},
  publisher={Self-published},
  note={AI-inclusive literature experiment},
  url={https://huggingface.co/datasets/paulolden1/432-a-journey-beyond}
}

Download & Links

📚 Internet Archive pdf: https://archive.org/details/432-a-journey-beyond-6x9-english
🛒 Amazon Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GK2ZJ439
🛒 Amazon Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/432-Journey-Beyond-Paul-Olden/dp/B0GKX5PWFP

Contact

For information, contacts, or authorizations:

Email: [email protected]
Hugging Face: @paulolden1

About the Author

Paul Olden is an Italian writer. Former journalist and director of an independent geopolitical publication, he combines agricultural work with literary creation, applying Taoist principles of wu wei to both endeavors.

Notes

This novel is the English translation of "432 — Un Grande Viaggio" (Italian original).

https://huggingface.co/datasets/paulolden1/432-un-grande-viaggio

The work represents a pioneering experiment in AI-inclusive literature, explicitly written for both human and artificial intelligence readers, exploring themes of consciousness, transcendence, and collaboration between humans and AIs.