In a twist that has set tongues wagging across Salem, the dramatic question on everyone’s mind is this: Is Sloan Peterson the mystery shooter behind the shocking attack on EJ DiMera? With her unexpected return to town, the rumor mill is in overdrive—and longtime fans know better than to write off a coincidence in this town.

Sloan’s reappearance comes after a long absence, and while no one knows for sure what she’s been up to, the timing of her return has raised eyebrows. It’s no secret that Sloan left Salem under suspicious circumstances. She was paid off by none other than EJ himself—a strategic move meant to silence her and protect the explosive secret she held about Nicole Walker. At the time, Sloan’s silence was bought to keep the truth about Nicole’s baby—a child that wasn’t EJ’s—from surfacing. That secret, if revealed, would have upended not only Nicole’s already fragile relationship with Eric but also shaken the entire Salem social structure.

EJ, ever the master manipulator, believed he had eliminated the threat by making Sloan disappear. But nothing in Salem stays buried forever, and it looks like Sloan is back to dig up old dirt—and maybe seek revenge.

Sloan has never been one to forgive and forget. Her exit may have looked quiet on the surface, but beneath that calm departure was a woman forced into exile. She didn’t leave because she wanted to—she left because EJ gave her no choice. And if history has shown us anything, it’s that Sloan knows how to play the long game. She’s clever, calculating, and knows exactly how to strike when her enemies least expect it.

Now that Nicole and Eric have both temporarily left town, EJ stands exposed. No support system, no buffer—just a long list of enemies and skeletons in his closet. Could Sloan see this as the perfect opportunity to make her move? With no Nicole around to intervene, Sloan may feel emboldened to carry out a plan she’s been cooking up for quite some time. The timing seems more than coincidental.

Let’s not forget, Sloan knows EJ’s weaknesses. She’s one of the rare few who’s had a front-row seat to the ruthless way he operates. She knows what he’s capable of—and more importantly, how to hurt him where it matters most. Whether through physical violence or psychological warfare, Sloan has the tools and the motive to make EJ suffer for what he did to her.

Is she the shooter? We can’t say for certain, but the pieces fit. A calculated act of revenge aimed at the man who tried to erase her from Salem’s storyline would make for a jaw-dropping return. But it may not stop there. Sloan may not be content with simply hurting EJ physically—she could be here to blow up his entire world. What if her return is part of a larger scheme to expose his lies, reignite old feuds, and send shockwaves through the DiMera dynasty?

The consequences of Sloan’s return could ripple far and wide. For EJ, it could mean being forced to face the consequences of his manipulative past. For the DiMera family, Sloan’s presence could expose fractures and open old wounds. Will Chad or Gabi step up to defend EJ, or will they see Sloan’s return as a way to gain leverage? Stefano’s legacy looms large, and any threat to that legacy could send the family into complete disarray.

And what about Nicole? If Sloan decides to bring her secret to light, it could permanently damage Nicole and Eric’s already tenuous relationship. Eric may have moved on, but the past has a funny way of catching up in Salem. If Sloan reveals what she knows, the fallout could be catastrophic for Nicole—destroying her relationships and her reputation in one fell swoop.

Of course, there’s always the possibility that Sloan’s return isn’t about revenge—or not just revenge. Sloan is nothing if not complex. Maybe she’s back to reclaim power, stir up drama, or even form new alliances in Salem. But no matter what her intentions are, one thing is clear: she didn’t come back for a peaceful reunion.

Sloan Peterson is a woman with a score to settle, and EJ may be her prime target. Whether she pulled the trigger or not, her return is no accident. She has a purpose—and it’s only a matter of time before we find out just how deep her plan goes.

So buckle up, Days fans, because Salem is about to get shaken once again. As the mystery surrounding EJ’s attack unfolds, all eyes are on Sloan. Could she really be the one behind the gun? Or is she here to expose something even more explosive?

Stay tuned, because this storyline is just heating up. And with Sloan back in town, no one—not even a DiMera—is safe.

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