Project Gutenberg 2021-05-08 Public domain in the USA. 144 Farrell, Henry 1920 2006 Myers, Charles Farrell Myers, Charles F. Myers, Charles Henry Fuqua, Robert 1905 1959 Tillotson, Joseph Wirt Tillotson, Joe W. Double Identity Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Double Identity" by Charles F. Myers is a science fiction story written in the early 1950s. This creative narrative explores themes of identity and the relationship between fiction and reality as it follows Fleetwood Cassidy, a fictional private detective, who realizes that he is an invention of a writer named Grant Dermitt. As Fleetwood navigates a world that blends his noir detective experiences with the absurdity of being a character written into existence, the story delves into the implications of autonomy and purpose for characters within fiction. In the story, Fleetwood Cassidy grapples with his experiences as a private investigator, facing off against villains while reflecting on the nature of his existence. He encounters Mario, a henchman, and Evelyn, a femme fatale, amidst various dangerous situations. As his awareness of being merely a product of Dermitt's imagination grows, Fleetwood confronts the absurdity of his situation and ultimately strives to break free from the constraints of his narrative, even as Dermitt, the writer, tries to impose his will upon him. The storyline pivots on Fleetwood’s struggle between embracing or rejecting his role within the story, leading to an exploration of free will and destiny that resonates well beyond the fictional framework. As Fleetwood seeks to regain control over his life, the narrative playfully interrogates the boundaries between creator and creation, ultimately showcasing the joys of self-discovery and the search for authenticity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Authorship -- Fiction Adventure stories Fictitious characters -- Fiction PS Text Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery 122350 2025-06-26T04:37:08.844824 text/html 99619 2024-10-18T13:37:59 text/html 528127 2025-06-26T04:37:11.335814 application/epub+zip 528820 2025-06-26T04:37:09.375823 application/epub+zip 107508 2025-06-26T04:37:09.068834 application/epub+zip 583411 2025-06-26T04:37:12.874809 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 574191 2025-06-26T04:37:11.096798 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 152985 2022-09-29T11:30:16.446758 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 114264 2025-06-26T04:37:08.640802 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 94466 2024-10-18T13:37:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18120 2025-06-26T04:37:12.997762 application/rdf+xml 32071 2025-06-26T04:37:09.204831 image/jpeg 4831 2025-06-26T04:37:09.136872 image/jpeg 1093701 2025-06-26T04:37:08.866815 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia