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If He Finds Us: A psychological thriller short story
He's looking for us. What if he finds us?
When I arrive at the house and see the man who lives there, I feel safe. I feel like he can protect me. He has two children. They seem safe too. So I hide with them. I hide from the man who wants to find me. But if he does, I've just put a whole family in danger. If I have, I might not be able to save them...
A standalone short story with a shock ending from Daniel Hurst, the bestselling author of UK #1 The Doctor's Wife, The Couple's Revenge and Til Death Do Us Part
When I arrive at the house and see the man who lives there, I feel safe. I feel like he can protect me. He has two children. They seem safe too. So I hide with them. I hide from the man who wants to find me. But if he does, I've just put a whole family in danger. If I have, I might not be able to save them...
A standalone short story with a shock ending from Daniel Hurst, the bestselling author of UK #1 The Doctor's Wife, The Couple's Revenge and Til Death Do Us Part
70 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 6, 2025
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Daniel Hurst
94 books4,198 followersDaniel Hurst is an Amazon #1 bestselling author of fast paced psychological thrillers. His most popular titles include Til Death Do Us Part, The Passenger and The Doctor's Wife, the latter title reaching #1 on the Amazon UK Kindle store in February 2023. A regular KDP Select All Star since he became a full-time author in 2021, Daniel prides himself on writing fast, releasing stories often and engaging with his readers.
You can visit him at www.danielhurstbooks.com, where you can also download a copy of his FREE thriller 'Just One Second.'
You can visit him at www.danielhurstbooks.com, where you can also download a copy of his FREE thriller 'Just One Second.'
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January 15, 2026
there is so much over explanation in this short story, and a lot of clipped sentences, which makes it hard to concentrate on the story. The twist was good though.
December 24, 2025
A suspenseful read with well-developed characters for such a short piece. With a sense of tension throughout, you know that something bad is going to happen, and the ending totally caught me by surprise.
December 14, 2025
Suspenseful with an unexpected twist!
This short story pulled me in with emotion and kept me on the edge of my seat all the way to the unexpected conclusion. The plot is cleverly twisted with a constant sense of foreboding throughout. This is a great quick read that is intriguing, gripping, and entertaining.
This short story pulled me in with emotion and kept me on the edge of my seat all the way to the unexpected conclusion. The plot is cleverly twisted with a constant sense of foreboding throughout. This is a great quick read that is intriguing, gripping, and entertaining.
January 11, 2026
Looking for something short I turned to this story by Daniel Hurst. This psychological thriller is sure to have the reader take note as they forge onwards. Sherry is on the run and must find a place to hide. She encounters Marcus one day and they agree that she can live with them, as long as she keeps a secret. Marcus and his two children are also hiding and cannot risk anyone finding them. While Sherry and Marcus connect, she gets a little squirrely and wants to venture out to shop one day. While she's out, Sherry finds a man following her, one who says nothing but gives her quite the scare. Has Sherry put everyone in danger by simply wanting to be helpful? Hurst provides a spine-tingling piece here!
This piece by Daniel Hurst was a quick and highly entertaining read, culminating with something pretty dark. The story is complemented by a strong narrative that keeps the reader involved as it clips along. The reader cannot help but wonder what is set to happen, as events go from peaceful to panic-filled, all in a matter of pages. Tensions run high and Hurst knows how to shake the reader to their core.
Characters are not plentiful, but Hurst finds a way to keep things interesting. The story is seen through Sherry's eyes, while she navigates her own issues and those of Marcus. The reader gets a little backstory about them and some development, but not enough to be completely hooked. All the same, curiosity fuels this piece and the characters found therein.
Surprises emerge to keep the reader on their toes. I was not expecting how things would climax, but that is the benefit of a great psychological thriller. I liked how Daniel Hurst delivered a great twist once more and kept things going until the final page turn. I could not ask for more and this one surely met all my expectations. I will have to read Daniel Hurst's full-length novels this year, as this was a piece of writing that kept me curious from beginning to end.
Kudos, Mr. Hurst, for a chilling story.
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This piece by Daniel Hurst was a quick and highly entertaining read, culminating with something pretty dark. The story is complemented by a strong narrative that keeps the reader involved as it clips along. The reader cannot help but wonder what is set to happen, as events go from peaceful to panic-filled, all in a matter of pages. Tensions run high and Hurst knows how to shake the reader to their core.
Characters are not plentiful, but Hurst finds a way to keep things interesting. The story is seen through Sherry's eyes, while she navigates her own issues and those of Marcus. The reader gets a little backstory about them and some development, but not enough to be completely hooked. All the same, curiosity fuels this piece and the characters found therein.
Surprises emerge to keep the reader on their toes. I was not expecting how things would climax, but that is the benefit of a great psychological thriller. I liked how Daniel Hurst delivered a great twist once more and kept things going until the final page turn. I could not ask for more and this one surely met all my expectations. I will have to read Daniel Hurst's full-length novels this year, as this was a piece of writing that kept me curious from beginning to end.
Kudos, Mr. Hurst, for a chilling story.
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
December 12, 2025
When I arrive at the house and see the man who lives there, I feel safe. I feel like he can protect me. He has two children. They seem safe too. So I hide with them, I hide from the man who wants to find me. But if he does, I've just put a whole family in danger.
This short story is just seventy pages long.
A woman running away from her ex ends up on a farm where a man and his two children live. He was also hiding from something. Within a few short months together, they are both developing some feelings for each other. Then just as you think you know where this story is heading, Daniel throws a curve ball that sent chilling vibes along with it.
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This short story is just seventy pages long.
A woman running away from her ex ends up on a farm where a man and his two children live. He was also hiding from something. Within a few short months together, they are both developing some feelings for each other. Then just as you think you know where this story is heading, Daniel throws a curve ball that sent chilling vibes along with it.
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December 31, 2025
A smidge predictable but a fun twist read. 3.5!
December 26, 2025
WOW. Short, but packs a punch. Am I the only one that didn't see that coming?
December 21, 2025
This was a twisty short story. I did figure out the twist towards the end but still enjoyed it overall - this would have made a good full length book.
January 5, 2026
i love a good short story and this was one! only 70 pages but you’re able to connect with each character and feel the feelings and then boom, plot twist. highly recommend if you’re into short stories.
January 14, 2026
#1 of 3 standalone short stories "with a shock endings" from Daniel Hurst, the bestselling author of UK #1 ... Reading these while on a trip at the recommendation of a reviewer I respect (Matt).
Too short to say much without spoiling. A couple people hiding from someone and living in rural hot, dry Texas. Surprise ending as guaranteed. A good read. Free on Kindle Unlimited else $1.32.
Too short to say much without spoiling. A couple people hiding from someone and living in rural hot, dry Texas. Surprise ending as guaranteed. A good read. Free on Kindle Unlimited else $1.32.
January 3, 2026
Typical for Hurst
I will always jump at the chance to read this author's books. This is very short but in depth. Quite the unexpected twist. That is all I'm going to share. Excellent read, as per Hurst's usual.
I will always jump at the chance to read this author's books. This is very short but in depth. Quite the unexpected twist. That is all I'm going to share. Excellent read, as per Hurst's usual.
January 13, 2026
I initially was going to give this book 2 stars but I decided on 2.5 stars (rounding up to 3) because of the epilogue. This book was just meh imo 😐.
December 15, 2025
A character with my name in it????? But spelled differently???? Hmmmmm a great short thriller that can be read in 1 setting.
January 19, 2026
If He Finds Us by Daniel Hurst was a fast, gripping read that kept my attention from start to finish. The tension builds steadily, and just when you think you have a handle on where the story is going, it takes a sharp turn. Daniel Hurst does a great job creating an unsettling atmosphere and keeping the suspense high throughout.
And that ending—I was genuinely shocked. I did not see it coming at all, and it completely changed how I looked back at the story. While parts of the book felt familiar within the thriller genre, the pacing and final twist made it well worth the read.
Overall, this was an engaging, quick thriller with a jaw-dropping ending that left me thinking about it long after I finished. A solid 4-star read for suspense lovers who enjoy being caught off guard.
And that ending—I was genuinely shocked. I did not see it coming at all, and it completely changed how I looked back at the story. While parts of the book felt familiar within the thriller genre, the pacing and final twist made it well worth the read.
Overall, this was an engaging, quick thriller with a jaw-dropping ending that left me thinking about it long after I finished. A solid 4-star read for suspense lovers who enjoy being caught off guard.
January 13, 2026
From the start, the tension is there, sitting heavy on every page, and it never really lets you relax. It’s one of those books that makes you uneasy in the best way, constantly reminding you that danger is always close.
The pacing is strong and the short chapters make it hard to put down. I found myself saying “just one more chapter” more times than I can count. The sense of fear and urgency is well done, and the twists kept me engaged throughout.
That said, while I really enjoyed it, there were moments where I wanted a bit more depth, especially emotionally. Some parts felt like they moved too quickly when I wanted them to linger just a little longer.
The pacing is strong and the short chapters make it hard to put down. I found myself saying “just one more chapter” more times than I can count. The sense of fear and urgency is well done, and the twists kept me engaged throughout.
That said, while I really enjoyed it, there were moments where I wanted a bit more depth, especially emotionally. Some parts felt like they moved too quickly when I wanted them to linger just a little longer.
December 11, 2025
This was such a sharp and slick read based on survival and hide and seek from the POV of Sherry who has ran away from her home town on California to Texas to hide from her ex. In doing so, she is taken in by Widow - Marcus and his daughter and son who are making their own new life by hiding from the bad man.
Was intriguing from the get go — and will definitely eat up the second short story being released soon!
Was intriguing from the get go — and will definitely eat up the second short story being released soon!
December 31, 2025
I loved this! Such a short and easy read but had me hooked from the first page! Just wanted a quick read for the last day of the year, and honestly I loved this. Solid like 4.3 for me. I’m adding more from this author to my want to read.
January 1, 2026
Amazing book for a short story. From the characters to the storyline and the suspense. The ending was amazing, I didn't see it coming.
Daniel Hurst is a new favorite author of mine.
Daniel Hurst is a new favorite author of mine.
January 3, 2026
Short with so many twists!
January 3, 2026
Such a good book with a twist at the end!!!
January 13, 2026
5 stars 🌟
For a short story this was really good. It was very well written and easy to read! I was intrigued from start to finish.
For a short story this was really good. It was very well written and easy to read! I was intrigued from start to finish.
January 16, 2026
Nice story with a semi twist.
December 29, 2025
This was such a good short story! I wanted there to be more context! I want to know more about Sherry and the man she is staying with! I KNEW something wasn’t right, just from reading the prologue!
Why did it have to end so abruptly? Maybe the second book will tell me more!
Why did it have to end so abruptly? Maybe the second book will tell me more!
December 7, 2025
Good story line, but the epilogue blew me away!!!
December 17, 2025
Why did this have to be a short story?
This was an incredible story with the best plot twist ever. I wish it had been a longer reading thriller. I’m sure there’s so much more to the story than what is depicted here. This was my first short story book by this author. My understanding is that he wants to write a whole series of stand alone short stories. I’m going on to the next one, The Body. This won’t be my last read by this author.
This was an incredible story with the best plot twist ever. I wish it had been a longer reading thriller. I’m sure there’s so much more to the story than what is depicted here. This was my first short story book by this author. My understanding is that he wants to write a whole series of stand alone short stories. I’m going on to the next one, The Body. This won’t be my last read by this author.
January 3, 2026
another good one, liked the twist
January 11, 2026
Not sure what I expected with this short story but I was pleasantly surprised. I'd talked myself into NOT liking it when I saw it was set in Texas as I read British authors because I prefer British settings. However, Hurst has surprised me with this quickfire offering of just 70 pages which barely had enough time for surnames to be exchanged. It had an estimated read time of 1 hour and 40 minutes. I think I was done in an hour. It was a very quick read. And to the point.
But that point goes off on a bit of a tangent that I, a seasoned thriller reader, didn't see coming which placed this little quick read up a notch.
Sherry is running from an ex who wouldn't let her go and Marcus, with his two children Elsie (8) and Theo (5), is also running from the past. Thrown together, they make the perfect family. All of them in hiding together.
After three months on the farm, it's like Sherry has always lived there and the couple, still unsure of the future, find themselves attracted to each other. Plus Sherry adores little Elsie and Theo and spending time with them.
But then a trip into town for supplies threatens to become deadly for them all. Will they escape alive?
A fun-filled quickfire read that was a little predictable in part...until Hurst throws us a last minute twist that changes everything sending chilling vibes with it.
This review appears on my blog at https://stinathebookaholic.blogspot.com/.
But that point goes off on a bit of a tangent that I, a seasoned thriller reader, didn't see coming which placed this little quick read up a notch.
Sherry is running from an ex who wouldn't let her go and Marcus, with his two children Elsie (8) and Theo (5), is also running from the past. Thrown together, they make the perfect family. All of them in hiding together.
After three months on the farm, it's like Sherry has always lived there and the couple, still unsure of the future, find themselves attracted to each other. Plus Sherry adores little Elsie and Theo and spending time with them.
But then a trip into town for supplies threatens to become deadly for them all. Will they escape alive?
A fun-filled quickfire read that was a little predictable in part...until Hurst throws us a last minute twist that changes everything sending chilling vibes with it.
This review appears on my blog at https://stinathebookaholic.blogspot.com/.
December 19, 2025
We meet Sherry who is escaping a supposed abusive ex from California. She tries a few farms and is turned away for work before finding Marcus’s farm in middle of nowhere Texas. He lets her come work for her stay. He also has two kids Elsie and Theo. They are all running from someone too. The kids don’t go to school. Their mom is dead. She was gunned down by her stalker when the kids were a newborn and 3. They’re still running from the stalker. Sherry goes into town to get groceries and feels a man watching her. He follows her and although she gets away, he comes to the farm with a rifle. Marcus shoots him and burries him in the backyard.
In the epilogue of the book, we learn that the man who was killed is actually the father of Theo and Elsie whom he thought he killed before -he was coming to get his kids. Marcus also killed the elderly owners of the farm and buried them on the land too.
In the epilogue of the book, we learn that the man who was killed is actually the father of Theo and Elsie whom he thought he killed before -he was coming to get his kids. Marcus also killed the elderly owners of the farm and buried them on the land too.
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