The sudden gunshot stunned everyone into silence. After a brief pause, the lobby erupted into screams and chaos. Many guests were so terrified they tried to bolt for the exit, only to be barked back by the police. The lobby was a mess.
The two leading officers blanched and instinctively looked toward the source of the shot. They saw a policeman collapse to the ground, a smoking pistol in his hand and blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
One officer reacted quickly, signaling the others to check the situation, while the other followed my gaze toward the blood-stained poster. As I looked at that smear of blood, my head began to throb, and a strong, ominous premonition washed over me.
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