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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
87 books3,922 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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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 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 7, 2025
Good story line, but the epilogue blew me away!!!
December 6, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ — A Razor-Sharp, Breathless Thriller from Daniel Hurst
If He Finds Us by @danielhurstbooks is a taut, suspense-drenched short story that proves Daniel Hurst doesn’t need a full-length novel to deliver a gut-punch. In just a compact narrative, he manages to build tension, fear, empathy, and—true to his brand—an ending that hits like a bolt of lightning.
The story opens with a simple but chilling premise: He’s looking for us. What if he finds us? From the moment the unnamed narrator arrives at a stranger’s home—seeking refuge and believing safety lies behind someone else’s front door—Hurst locks the reader into a claustrophobic web of dread. The man who offers shelter seems trustworthy, his two children innocent and unsuspecting. Yet the more the narrator settles into this temporary haven, the sharper the guilt becomes. Has she just placed an entire family in the crosshairs of the danger she’s fleeing?
Hurst excels at writing characters who feel as if they’re holding their breath alongside you, and this short story is no exception. The fear is intimate, the stakes intensify quickly, and the pacing keeps you turning pages without realizing you’ve been holding your breath since the first line.
What separates If He Finds Us from more conventional thriller shorts, however, is its emotional undercurrent. The narrator’s desperation and protective instinct add a human layer beneath the suspense—making the eventual shock ending all the more effective. And yes, it’s genuinely shocking in the best Daniel Hurst fashion: surprising, inevitable in hindsight, and guaranteed to linger.
For fans of Hurst’s bestselling psychological thrillers like The Doctor’s Wife, The Couple’s Revenge, and Til Death Do Us Part, this story feels like a distilled, high-octane version of what he does best: ordinary people caught in extraordinary fear, secrets that unravel at the worst moment, and endings that make you rethink every assumption.
Fast, gripping, and unnervingly tense, If He Finds Us is a must-read for thriller lovers craving a quick but unforgettable hit of adrenaline.
If He Finds Us by @danielhurstbooks is a taut, suspense-drenched short story that proves Daniel Hurst doesn’t need a full-length novel to deliver a gut-punch. In just a compact narrative, he manages to build tension, fear, empathy, and—true to his brand—an ending that hits like a bolt of lightning.
The story opens with a simple but chilling premise: He’s looking for us. What if he finds us? From the moment the unnamed narrator arrives at a stranger’s home—seeking refuge and believing safety lies behind someone else’s front door—Hurst locks the reader into a claustrophobic web of dread. The man who offers shelter seems trustworthy, his two children innocent and unsuspecting. Yet the more the narrator settles into this temporary haven, the sharper the guilt becomes. Has she just placed an entire family in the crosshairs of the danger she’s fleeing?
Hurst excels at writing characters who feel as if they’re holding their breath alongside you, and this short story is no exception. The fear is intimate, the stakes intensify quickly, and the pacing keeps you turning pages without realizing you’ve been holding your breath since the first line.
What separates If He Finds Us from more conventional thriller shorts, however, is its emotional undercurrent. The narrator’s desperation and protective instinct add a human layer beneath the suspense—making the eventual shock ending all the more effective. And yes, it’s genuinely shocking in the best Daniel Hurst fashion: surprising, inevitable in hindsight, and guaranteed to linger.
For fans of Hurst’s bestselling psychological thrillers like The Doctor’s Wife, The Couple’s Revenge, and Til Death Do Us Part, this story feels like a distilled, high-octane version of what he does best: ordinary people caught in extraordinary fear, secrets that unravel at the worst moment, and endings that make you rethink every assumption.
Fast, gripping, and unnervingly tense, If He Finds Us is a must-read for thriller lovers craving a quick but unforgettable hit of adrenaline.
December 10, 2025
This is a fast, engaging read that hooked me right away. A woman on the run from her dangerous ex finds herself in rural Texas, hoping to blend in and take whatever farm work she can get. On her third attempt, she’s taken in by a quiet, kind man who’s clearly hiding secrets of his own—along with raising his two young children.
As the months pass, an unspoken bond forms between them, tender but cautious. And just when you think you know where it’s heading, Daniel Hurst delivers his signature twists that shift everything in the best possible way.
A tight, emotional, and satisfying short story—perfect for when you want something quick but compelling.
As the months pass, an unspoken bond forms between them, tender but cautious. And just when you think you know where it’s heading, Daniel Hurst delivers his signature twists that shift everything in the best possible way.
A tight, emotional, and satisfying short story—perfect for when you want something quick but compelling.
December 7, 2025
A short review for a short story
From the first sentence we are on our way into this quick, frantic tale involving a family and a single lady who all have found themselves together needing to hide and stay hidden
No time for pre ambles or fillings as the story is all story! all in typically Dan Hurst style
I did guess this one! But that was fine
A great fast sharp read
I note the next one is out Dec 13th!!
From the first sentence we are on our way into this quick, frantic tale involving a family and a single lady who all have found themselves together needing to hide and stay hidden
No time for pre ambles or fillings as the story is all story! all in typically Dan Hurst style
I did guess this one! But that was fine
A great fast sharp read
I note the next one is out Dec 13th!!
December 8, 2025
Scary
This is a story you can read very quickly . a woman running away from an ex ends up in Texas. Looking for any kind of farm work she gets lucky on her third try. A man who himself is hiding with his 2 young children takes her in After several months together feelings are developing but remain unspoken. Then in typical Daniel Hurst form he throws in a twist or two which leaves the reader satisfied. Great short story,
This is a story you can read very quickly . a woman running away from an ex ends up in Texas. Looking for any kind of farm work she gets lucky on her third try. A man who himself is hiding with his 2 young children takes her in After several months together feelings are developing but remain unspoken. Then in typical Daniel Hurst form he throws in a twist or two which leaves the reader satisfied. Great short story,
December 8, 2025
excellent short story!
Usually I am not totally shocked by the ending of a book! But I was never prepared for that ending. WOW! I had to go back to make sure I read it correctly!! If He Finds Us is the BEST short story I have ever read.
WAY TO GO DANIEL HURST!!!! You are surely my favorite author!
Usually I am not totally shocked by the ending of a book! But I was never prepared for that ending. WOW! I had to go back to make sure I read it correctly!! If He Finds Us is the BEST short story I have ever read.
WAY TO GO DANIEL HURST!!!! You are surely my favorite author!
December 7, 2025
Recommended
Fast paced psychological thriller with totally unexpected final twist from the master of the psychological thriller. Thoroughly recommended reading for Daniel Hurst fans.
Fast paced psychological thriller with totally unexpected final twist from the master of the psychological thriller. Thoroughly recommended reading for Daniel Hurst fans.
December 7, 2025
I don't normally read short stories but this author can do no wrong for me personally and I am so glad I did.
An absolutely brilliant start to a new series of short stories which I can thoroughly recommend and looking forward to number two
Well done Daniel
An absolutely brilliant start to a new series of short stories which I can thoroughly recommend and looking forward to number two
Well done Daniel
December 10, 2025
VERY entertaining short story! I didn't suspect much as I was reading, but when I got to the Epilogue, I knew a twist was coming and I was excited to read it. I predicted part of the twist, but what an excellent ending it proved to be. There's more in this series? Let me download them right now!
December 12, 2025
Always a Surprise Ending
As always, with Daniel Hurst’s books, the ending is not what you expect. If He Finds Us is no different. I do not want to give it away but the sweet love story is not such a thing.
As always, with Daniel Hurst’s books, the ending is not what you expect. If He Finds Us is no different. I do not want to give it away but the sweet love story is not such a thing.
December 6, 2025
another hit
Great book! Couldn’t put it down…I highly recommend this book and all of Daniel Hurst’s books as they are riveting
Great book! Couldn’t put it down…I highly recommend this book and all of Daniel Hurst’s books as they are riveting
December 6, 2025
Wow
Never expected that ending .... No way!
If you want a quick read that won't let you go, this is it :)
Never expected that ending .... No way!
If you want a quick read that won't let you go, this is it :)
December 7, 2025
Very enjoyable for a novella 😉 #KindleUnlimited
December 7, 2025
Totally awesome!
What a fantastic story with an outstanding ending. I love all your books and I always look forward to the next one. I highly recommend this one
What a fantastic story with an outstanding ending. I love all your books and I always look forward to the next one. I highly recommend this one
December 9, 2025
Good short story
Good short story for this busy time of year. Short, but still delivers mystery and the twists we all like.
Good short story for this busy time of year. Short, but still delivers mystery and the twists we all like.
December 10, 2025
A great read
Another winner, quick easy read with a big surprise that was far from what i was imaging - thank you Daniel
Another winner, quick easy read with a big surprise that was far from what i was imaging - thank you Daniel
December 10, 2025
Great twist ending. Was not expecting that!
December 11, 2025
Didn’t see the twist at the end coming…
Great short read. As usual Hurst sets us up for a twist at the end! He is such a creative writer, my favorite!
Great short read. As usual Hurst sets us up for a twist at the end! He is such a creative writer, my favorite!
December 11, 2025
Enjoyable story with an unexpected twist! Good pace. 4 stars
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December 11, 2025
Quick read
Didn't realize it was a short story when I started this read but it sure painted a vivid fast paced picture with intrigue and an ending that was a total surprise.
Didn't realize it was a short story when I started this read but it sure painted a vivid fast paced picture with intrigue and an ending that was a total surprise.
December 12, 2025
Another brilliant what the f book. the what the f’s didn’t occur for the entire book, but the what the f at the end about did me over. TRUST NO MAN
December 12, 2025
Bravo
This is book gave anxious in a good way didn't expected to end it this way made me wondering what else they are hiding
This is book gave anxious in a good way didn't expected to end it this way made me wondering what else they are hiding
December 12, 2025
A really short story but soooo good!! That ending!!! 👏 I am looking forward to book 2 in this series
December 12, 2025
Oh my goodness
Oh what a web you weaved. I kept expecting a surprise, and you definitely made that happen. Loved this story, but I sure hope that there will be a part 2. Great read!
Oh what a web you weaved. I kept expecting a surprise, and you definitely made that happen. Loved this story, but I sure hope that there will be a part 2. Great read!
December 13, 2025
Great twist
What a wonderful short story. I read it in one sitting, and it was very exciting!
Another great book from Daniel Hurst!
What a wonderful short story. I read it in one sitting, and it was very exciting!
Another great book from Daniel Hurst!
December 13, 2025
predictable
Usually I love this author but this was unfortunately predictable. It won’t stop me from keeping reading Daniel Hurst though. I usually keep away from short stories. I should’ve used my time getting into one of his regular books.
Usually I love this author but this was unfortunately predictable. It won’t stop me from keeping reading Daniel Hurst though. I usually keep away from short stories. I should’ve used my time getting into one of his regular books.
December 13, 2025
This was really good but I guessed the twist early on which was a shame
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