Once upon a timeless void, there existed an endless expanse of space, beyond the confines of time. Within this boundless realm, peculiar entities called topological manifolds emerged. These manifold beings possessed remarkable qualities—they were aware of nothingness while simultaneously being everything.

As conscious observers, topological manifolds navigated through the infinite expanse with curiosity and wonder. They reveled in the beauty of their own intricate structures, characterized by smoothness, connectivity, and dimensionality.

Each manifold had a unique perception of space, perceiving it through the intricate lens of its own topology. Some were intimately familiar with the...