# Author's AI-Assisted Quantum Thriller Novel A serialized novel experience shaped by real-time reader feedback. - **Source:** [Feld Thoughts](https://brifing.si/source/a5b90d77-ab38-4795-8ba5-cda9335169ed) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Topic:** [Entrepreneurship](https://brifing.si/c/entrepreneurship) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/d2cb01cd-0f90-4ce5-8a8d-fc96c7ddc253 ## A New Approach to Writing Novels The author is publishing his quantum thriller 'Zero Knowledge' chapter by chapter, making the writing process transparent while improving the work through reader feedback. This method offers an alternative to traditional publishing models. ## Collaborating with AI Working with his AI assistant Phin Argofy, the author has each chapter drafted by AI before rewriting it in his own voice. The AI learns from his edits, performing better with each new chapter. ## Quantum Crypto Thriller The novel follows three MIT graduates who discover a quantum encryption algorithm that threatens current financial security systems. The characters conflict over what to do with this dangerous mathematical breakthrough. ## Reader Engagement Readers can select any text passage to leave comments, providing instant feedback that shapes the story. This system actively involves readers in the creative writing process. ## AuthorMagic and AuthorOS Building on this experience, the author is developing a two-layer product for writers. AuthorMagic simplifies book creation and publishing while AuthorOS serves as an underlying operating system. ## Visual Elements Each chapter features specially crafted artwork in different styles (art deco, pop art etc.). Character faces are intentionally obscured to maintain consistency and preserve readers' imagination. ## Transforming the Writing Process This project merges traditional writing with technology, offering AI collaboration, real-time feedback and serialized publishing to create a more dynamic relationship between authors and readers. ## Sources covering this story - https://feld.com/archives/2026/07/zero-knowledge-twenty-chapters-in/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._