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Die Laughing: Some Punchlines Cut Deeper
Die Laughing
If George chooses you, you will die laughing.They say the best comedians walk a fine line — between genius and madness, truth and discomfort. George has always danced along that edge. But something’s changed. Now, George is about to cross a line — and there may be no coming back.
Glasgow, 1988. George’s home life is bleak, and his only relief comes from his best friend, Will. Together, they immerse themselves in Glasgow’s rave scene. When Will moves to London, George spirals. Desperate to follow, George steals his mother’s bingo winnings and heads south — but not before uncovering a disturbing family secret that will haunt him forever.
Hitchhiking to London, George stays with a stranger for the night. What starts as a simple offer turns violent, marking the start of George’s descent into a darker, more twisted path.
Reunited with Will in London, George follows him into stand-up comedy. He quickly secures gigs and starts to make a name for himself in the underground comedy scene. But success comes at a price. George’s thirst for control grows, and a dangerous affair with his landlord’s girlfriend turns deadly, pushing him further into darkness.
On tour, George’s carefully constructed life begins to unravel. Audiences become more hostile, and when a body is discovered, the police start asking questions. His calm exterior masks a storm brewing inside — a psychological thriller in the making, as his childhood secrets threaten to destroy him.
Die Laughing blends dark humour, suspense, and the twisted cost of fame into a gripping stand-up comedy thriller. It will leave you questioning how far someone will go to keep their darkest secrets hidden.
If George chooses you, you will die laughing.They say the best comedians walk a fine line — between genius and madness, truth and discomfort. George has always danced along that edge. But something’s changed. Now, George is about to cross a line — and there may be no coming back.
Glasgow, 1988. George’s home life is bleak, and his only relief comes from his best friend, Will. Together, they immerse themselves in Glasgow’s rave scene. When Will moves to London, George spirals. Desperate to follow, George steals his mother’s bingo winnings and heads south — but not before uncovering a disturbing family secret that will haunt him forever.
Hitchhiking to London, George stays with a stranger for the night. What starts as a simple offer turns violent, marking the start of George’s descent into a darker, more twisted path.
Reunited with Will in London, George follows him into stand-up comedy. He quickly secures gigs and starts to make a name for himself in the underground comedy scene. But success comes at a price. George’s thirst for control grows, and a dangerous affair with his landlord’s girlfriend turns deadly, pushing him further into darkness.
On tour, George’s carefully constructed life begins to unravel. Audiences become more hostile, and when a body is discovered, the police start asking questions. His calm exterior masks a storm brewing inside — a psychological thriller in the making, as his childhood secrets threaten to destroy him.
Die Laughing blends dark humour, suspense, and the twisted cost of fame into a gripping stand-up comedy thriller. It will leave you questioning how far someone will go to keep their darkest secrets hidden.
226 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 15, 2025
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