➤ Title: How I Met Myself
➤ Author: David A. Hill
➤ Genre: Mystery / Psychological thriller
➤ Summary:
➤ How I Met Myself is a suspenseful short novel about John Taylor, a successful businessman who moves to Budapest for work. His life is calm and orderly until one day he sees a man in the street who looks exactly like him. This strange encounter marks the beginning of a frightening and mysterious experience.
➤ The double:
➤ John becomes obsessed with the man who looks identical to him.
➤ Soon, this double begins to ruin John’s life by appearing in public places and behaving badly.
➤ People start blaming John for actions he did not commit, damaging his reputation and relationships.
➤ Loss of control:
➤ John feels confused and frightened as he loses control over his identity.
➤ His wife, Andrea, tries to support him, but even she begins to doubt him.
➤ John realizes that his double knows everything about him and always appears at the worst possible moment.
➤ The truth revealed:
➤ John finally confronts the mysterious man.
➤ He discovers that the double is not a ghost or stranger but another version of himself, created by his own repressed anger and frustration.
➤ The double represents the side of John that he has always hidden.
➤ Resolution:
➤ By facing his fears and accepting his true feelings, John regains control of his life.
➤ When he confronts and understands his darker side, the double disappears.
➤ The story ends with John changed, more honest with himself, and free from fear.
➤ Themes:
➤ Identity: The struggle to understand who we really are.
➤ Dual personality: The conflict between public behavior and hidden emotions.
➤ Fear and self-acceptance: Facing inner fears leads to freedom.
➤ Psychological tension: The mind can be the most dangerous enemy.
