The source introduces Aaron, a friend the writer met at school. When they were 11 years old and in their first year, the writer told Aaron that they wanted him to be their best friend. The account ends before describing Aaron’s response or any later events in their friendship.

Reading fiction enhances critical thinking and emotional engagement, which can improve personal writing quality. Engaging with fiction written by humans offers a unique statistical perspective that differs from AI-generated content.

Written science fiction is experiencing a decline, with fewer books being published in the genre. While sci-fi remains popular in films, video games, and TV, it has traditionally been the source of new ideas and trends for those mediums.