Doppelgangers

by J. Brandon Barnes

Somewhere along the way, Pastor Richard Stark's position devolved from a divine calling into a dreary job. An avid fisherman, he longs for nothing more than escaping to serene lakes in the quiet countryside. A chance discovery yields a holographic answer to the age-old how can you be in two places at once? A short story in the tradition of The Twilight Zone. Reader "I thought Doppelganger was marvelous, tragic and beautiful." - David W. "It seemed to get better and better. The last 2 paragraphs of the story were brilliant!! As I was reading through part 2, I was vaguely reminded of the style of Isaac Asimov." - Donna "Wow. This story really grabbed me. I never would have guessed the ending and I was pleasingly surprised. Very enjoyable!" - Deanna "The story was simply wonderful. I thought Richard Stark was a well-defined, real character, and the plot was absorbing and interesting... I was prepared to scream in frustration at an inevitably obvious ending. Happily, this wasn't the case." - Lynda

19 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 24, 2015

About the author

J. Brandon Barnes is an autodidact and would-be Renaissance Man. He actively studies language, philosophy, psychology, science, logic, theology, and design. He holds undergraduate degrees in Radio-Television-Film and Electronics, has formally studied Computer Science, and holds a Masters in English Literature.

A serial entrepreneur, he has owned numerous technology companies and has spent his career as a programmer, network analyst, and technology consultant. He has also taught Computer Science and Cybersecurity.

Brandon collects tools, fine art, passport stamps, cats, and any bit of random knowledge that might one day save his life. He’s passionate about books, film, music, and all forms of knowledge. He plays guitar, bass, and piano with equal devotion and incompetence. He’s been a writer and lyricist since the mid ‘90s.

Reviews

[Mary Vogelsong · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just deserts.

[Stanley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad for a novella

Two thumbs up for the unexpected ending. Take an hour and enjoy this gem. Then pass it on. Looking forward to more.