Salem is spiraling into terror as a seemingly ordinary day erupts into chaos, panic, and life-or-death stakes. What begins as a quiet afternoon for Alex Kiriakis instantly transforms into a chilling medical emergency that pulls Stephanie, the police, and the entire community into a nightmare. But as this attack unfolds, a deeper, more sinister truth begins tightening its grip around Salem — one that threatens multiple families and sets the stage for abductions, emotional fractures, and a predator who refuses to stay hidden.

This is not just another week in Salem.
This is survival.

A Simple Letter Turns Into a Life-Threatening Attack

Alex Kiriakis never imagined that sorting his mail could nearly kill him. But next week, Days of Our Lives throws him directly into the path of a horrifying biological attack.

As he casually opens a series of envelopes, a violent explosion of mysterious white powder erupts into the air. Within seconds, the substance coats his hands, arms, clothing — and more dangerously, fills the air he inhales.

His body freezes. His breath catches. His mind races.

And yet, despite the panic rising inside him, Alex’s first instinct is not to protect himself — but to protect Stephanie.

“Don’t come any closer!” he shouts, holding out a trembling hand.
“Stay back, Stephanie — do NOT touch anything!”