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The Sender: A Short Psychological Suspense Story
When David McClure buys a second-hand laptop from a Camden Market stall, he’s looking for anonymity, not connection. A way to disappear quietly online.
Instead, he finds a message waiting for him.
It isn’t addressed to his name.
It isn’t dated.
And it seems to know far more about him than it should.
As the messages continue, David becomes trapped in a tightening psychological exchange—one that blurs the line between coincidence and design, sender and recipient, choice and inevitability. Each response pulls him further into a conversation he never agreed to start, with consequences that reach beyond the screen.
The Sender is a dark, unsettling short work of psychological suspense exploring obsession, vulnerability, and the danger of believing we are ever truly unseen.
For readers who enjoy quiet dread, creeping tension, and stories that linger long after the final line.
Instead, he finds a message waiting for him.
It isn’t addressed to his name.
It isn’t dated.
And it seems to know far more about him than it should.
As the messages continue, David becomes trapped in a tightening psychological exchange—one that blurs the line between coincidence and design, sender and recipient, choice and inevitability. Each response pulls him further into a conversation he never agreed to start, with consequences that reach beyond the screen.
The Sender is a dark, unsettling short work of psychological suspense exploring obsession, vulnerability, and the danger of believing we are ever truly unseen.
For readers who enjoy quiet dread, creeping tension, and stories that linger long after the final line.
20 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 28, 2025
About the author
Max China
29 books159 followersMax China is a British author known for crafting gripping tales that blur the line between psychological suspense, crime, and the supernatural. His stories pull readers into intricate plots and richly drawn characters, peeling back the layers of human nature’s darker side while grounding them in sharp realism.
His debut novel, The Sister, earned critical acclaim for its taut narrative and haunting atmosphere, marking him as a master of suspense. Max’s works explore themes of resilience, morality, and the weight of past decisions, delivering stories that linger long after the final page.
With titles like The Night of the Mosquito and The Crane Wife, Max weaves multi-layered narratives that keep readers guessing until the very end. His evocative prose and immersive settings transport readers into worlds that feel both vivid and unsettling.
When not at his desk, Max finds inspiration wandering the British countryside, where history and nature provide fertile ground for his imagination. A storyteller at heart, he strives to create books that challenge, captivate, and resonate deeply with his audience.
Writing from his home in the UK, Max China is hard at work on his next highly anticipated novel.
His debut novel, The Sister, earned critical acclaim for its taut narrative and haunting atmosphere, marking him as a master of suspense. Max’s works explore themes of resilience, morality, and the weight of past decisions, delivering stories that linger long after the final page.
With titles like The Night of the Mosquito and The Crane Wife, Max weaves multi-layered narratives that keep readers guessing until the very end. His evocative prose and immersive settings transport readers into worlds that feel both vivid and unsettling.
When not at his desk, Max finds inspiration wandering the British countryside, where history and nature provide fertile ground for his imagination. A storyteller at heart, he strives to create books that challenge, captivate, and resonate deeply with his audience.
Writing from his home in the UK, Max China is hard at work on his next highly anticipated novel.
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