Fatal Choice — Jean D'astor

Diana froze in terror as the gunman took aim

Slowly, deliberately, he leveled the revolver at Paul. The blood drained from Diana's face, but she was powerless to help the man she loved.

"Once I'm rid of you, Paul, I have nothing to fear -- nothing at all," the man ranted. He cocked the trigger. "Just in case you have any wild ideas about going to the police."

Diana suddenly screamed and lunged across the room. For a split second the gunman was distracted and Paul sprang at him. The sound of a shot shattered the air and Diana crumpled to the floor.