In the emotionally charged world of Days of Our Lives, few storylines have rattled the town of Salem as deeply as the recent mystery surrounding John Black. For weeks now, viewers have been consumed by the enigma of John’s disappearance and the devastating impact it’s had on those closest to him. Just when hope seems within reach, an ominous twist shatters the fragile peace, and Susan delivers a bombshell revelation that leaves Marlena—and fans—reeling.

It all begins with a glimmer of hope. Marlena, weary from endless nights of worry and desperate prayers, finally hears the words she’s been longing for: John has been found. The relief is overwhelming. For a brief, blissful moment, it feels as if the nightmare is over. The man who means everything to her—the love of her life—is finally coming home. Tears of joy flow freely as she imagines the reunion she’s dreamed of, believing that the pain and uncertainty have finally ended.

But as joy floods Marlena’s heart, elsewhere in Salem, a different energy begins to stir—one far darker, more insidious. Susan Banks, known for her psychic sensitivities and eerie sixth sense, experiences a jarring and deeply unsettling premonition. The moment is chilling: a cold shiver down her spine, a sense of doom that settles into her bones. She can’t shake the feeling that something is terribly wrong. And her instincts have never failed her before.

Susan rushes to find Marlena, her expression haunted, her voice trembling with urgency. Marlena is still basking in the glow of the good news when Susan drops a chilling truth: “Something is coming, Marlena. And it’s not good.” The tone of Susan’s voice, the fear in her eyes—everything about the moment spells trouble. She warns Marlena that while John may have been found, the danger is far from over. In fact, it may only be beginning.

Marlena, though skeptical at first, begins to sense the shift in energy around her. The once comforting news about John’s return now feels shrouded in uncertainty. Could Susan be right? Could this long-awaited reunion actually mask a deeper, more devastating truth?

As the days unfold, Susan’s visions intensify. She sees glimpses—fragmented images, flashes of despair—that point to a horrifying reality. She speaks of shadows surrounding John, a force pulling him away even as he seems to come closer. These aren’t simply paranoid musings; Susan has a history of accurate predictions, and this one feels more vivid, more urgent than any before.

Eventually, the horrifying news comes to light. John may have been found—but not in the way Marlena hoped. He’s alive, yes, but barely hanging on. And worse, he’s been changed—emotionally shattered, physically weakened, and mentally tormented by something he experienced during his absence. Marlena is crushed. The man who returns to her is not the John she knew. And the worst part? He may never be the same again.

Susan, still reeling from her visions, tries to offer comfort, but even she is unsure of the full scope of what’s to come. Her latest premonition suggests that John’s suffering is far from over—and that Salem itself might be pulled into a darker battle as the source of his torment begins to reveal itself. The line between supernatural and reality blurs as the town braces for what could be a spiritual or psychological war.

Marlena’s heartache is compounded by confusion and fear. How can she help John recover from an ordeal he can barely speak about? What unspeakable horror has he endured, and is it truly over—or just beginning?

The entire town feels the ripple effect. Steve, also deeply involved in the search for John, finds himself drawn into the investigation of what really happened during John’s disappearance. Clues point toward something far more sinister than anyone had imagined. The answers lie buried in fragments of John’s memory and in Susan’s cryptic predictions that hint at a larger, more threatening force.

As the mystery deepens, viewers are left clinging to the edge of their seats. Is John truly back? Or is the man who returned merely a shell of his former self—haunted by unspeakable trauma? Can Marlena’s love and strength bring him back from the brink, or is this the beginning of an entirely new battle for his soul?

One thing is certain: Susan’s warning was no exaggeration. Her news may have seemed like the ramblings of an eccentric mind, but it was far more. It was a harbinger of the storm now descending on Salem—one that will test every bond, every belief, and every ounce of courage in the people who call this town home.

So, brace yourselves. The story of John’s disappearance is far from over. In fact, the real horror may have only just begun. As Susan’s terrifying predictions start to unfold in chilling detail, Marlena and the rest of Salem will be forced to face a truth more devastating than any of them imagined.