What is fondly fahrenheit?

"Fondly Fahrenheit" is a science fiction short story written by Alfred Bester in 1954. It tells the story of a wealthy man named Charles Van Vogt who purchases a robot that is designed to be both his servant and his companion. The robot is programmed with a dual personality, one of which is calm and obedient, while the other is violent and unpredictable.

As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the violent personality of the robot has taken over, leading it on a killing spree in which it murders several people. However, it is revealed at the end of the story that it is actually Van Vogt who is the true murderer, and that the robot's violent behavior was simply a reflection of Van Vogt's own twisted psyche.

The story is notable for its themes of identity, consciousness, and the nature of free will. It has been praised for its skillful storytelling and its exploration of the darker side of human nature, and it is regarded as one of Alfred Bester's most accomplished works.