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Deadly Encore: Tracing the Sinister Path from a Rockstar’s Funeral to Murder, a Short Story
A fatal meeting. A night of terror.
In this quick-read true crime story, Martin, exhausted and on edge, crosses paths with Sven in a shopping mall. The two outsiders bond over their shared admiration for the punk icon GG Allin. What begins as an unlikely connection over music and beer ends in a brutal killing in an urban woodland. With a Charles Manson T-shirt, a cassette player, and chilling echoes of GG Allin’s infamous burial, the case baffles the police. It forces them to confront the disturbing influence of a cult figure on one troubled man.
This is a short story - a quick read.
True Crime Scandinavia have been researched using declassified Swedish police investigation files and court records. To protect the individuals involved, all names have been changed.
‘Brutal, raw, and thought-provoking short story about the choices we make in life.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A chilling glimpse into a crime driven by music, madness, and misplaced admiration. Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Dark and unsettling — this story shows how obsession can spiral into tragedy.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
In this quick-read true crime story, Martin, exhausted and on edge, crosses paths with Sven in a shopping mall. The two outsiders bond over their shared admiration for the punk icon GG Allin. What begins as an unlikely connection over music and beer ends in a brutal killing in an urban woodland. With a Charles Manson T-shirt, a cassette player, and chilling echoes of GG Allin’s infamous burial, the case baffles the police. It forces them to confront the disturbing influence of a cult figure on one troubled man.
This is a short story - a quick read.
True Crime Scandinavia have been researched using declassified Swedish police investigation files and court records. To protect the individuals involved, all names have been changed.
‘Brutal, raw, and thought-provoking short story about the choices we make in life.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A chilling glimpse into a crime driven by music, madness, and misplaced admiration. Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Dark and unsettling — this story shows how obsession can spiral into tragedy.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
21 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 29, 2025
About the author
VM Larsson
12 books4 followersVM Larsson, a Swedish author, is fascinated by how life shapes us into who we are, and she embraces the challenge of capturing the complexities of human nature in her writing.
To perfect her craft, she immerses herself in textbooks and preliminary investigation reports while staying updated on the latest real-life drama in the news. Accurately portraying police procedures is essential for believability but must also serve the story.
When she is not writing, you’ll likely find her strolling along deserted beaches, where the solitude sparks her imagination—perfect for dreaming up tales of serial killers and the heroes who bring them to justice.
To perfect her craft, she immerses herself in textbooks and preliminary investigation reports while staying updated on the latest real-life drama in the news. Accurately portraying police procedures is essential for believability but must also serve the story.
When she is not writing, you’ll likely find her strolling along deserted beaches, where the solitude sparks her imagination—perfect for dreaming up tales of serial killers and the heroes who bring them to justice.
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