DOOL Next Week Preview Promo: Stefano’s Grave-Rising Horror – EJ’s Lab Secrets Explode in Chaos!

Get ready, Days of Our Lives fans — the week of October 27–31 is about to unleash a chilling storm of Halloween terror, jaw-dropping betrayals, and an unholy resurrection that will shake Salem to its core. Under the eerie glow of flickering jack-o’-lanterns and the rustle of autumn leaves, Salem transforms into a haunted playground of danger and deceit — where every shadow hides a secret, and every mask conceals a potential killer.

The suspense ignites with a heart-stopping rescue in the heart of the town square. What begins as a night of celebration soon spirals into chaos as the square is transformed into a Halloween spectacle — cobwebs draped across statues, fog curling through the air, and laughter echoing eerily in the distance. But amidst the music and masquerade, danger stalks in silence.

Alex Kiriakis, ever the courageous hero, spots something amiss — a hooded figure cloaked in white, the sterile gleam of a lab coat catching the orange lamplight. Their movements are too deliberate, too sinister. When Cat Green, caught off guard in the midst of the festivities, becomes the target of a knife strike, Alex reacts in a flash. He lunges forward, shouting her name, just as the blade arcs through the air. His instincts save her by mere inches — but the attack sends waves of terror through Salem’s revelers.

As the screams fade, the question remains: who hides behind the mask? Is this an act of vengeance from the past, or a calculated strike by someone far closer than anyone dares imagine? In Salem, even the happiest nights have a heartbeat of danger — and this one is only beginning.

Meanwhile, in the candlelit halls of the DiMera mansion, intrigue takes root. Stephanie Johnson, under her online alias Anastasia Sands, has been living a double life — basking in the fame of her alter ego while concealing her true identity. But secrets in Salem never stay buried for long. Now, anonymous threats and encrypted messages haunt her every move, each one more menacing than the last.

Her investigation into who’s trying to expose her leads to Jeremy Horton, the supposed jealous culprit. But during a tense, rain-soaked rendezvous at the pier, Stephanie learns the truth — Jeremy’s innocent. The real puppet master pulling the strings? None other than EJ DiMera.

EJ’s plot to dismantle Stephanie’s secret persona isn’t about revenge — it’s about power. A long-simmering feud with the Johnsons drives his obsession, and by outing Stephanie, he positions himself to control the narrative — both in business and in Salem’s social hierarchy. His manipulation is as precise as it is cruel, and as Stephanie realizes she’s been played, she’s forced to question everyone around her.

But EJ’s machinations extend far beyond digital scandals. In the sterile corridors of Salem University Hospital, whispers of forbidden experiments grow louder. EJ’s involvement in a shadowy research project — spearheaded by disgraced doctor Mark Greene — takes center stage. Bound by a confidentiality agreement that’s as ironclad as prison bars, Mark assists EJ in secret genetic experiments that blur the line between science and sorcery.

Beakers bubble under dim lights, and test results vanish into encrypted databases. Each night, Mark grows more uneasy — and with good reason. One wrong move could land him back in Statesville. But EJ, always two steps ahead, offers Mark a dangerous choice: silence in exchange for safety. Or exposure — and destruction.

Meanwhile, the intrigue surrounding the DiMera family legacy takes a supernatural turn. Deep within the family crypt, the past refuses to stay buried. EJ and his enigmatic brother Tony — or could it be Andre in disguise? — embark on a ritual to resurrect Stefano DiMera himself. The air crackles with energy as they fuse cutting-edge technology with old-world mysticism, summoning the specter of their late father, the “Phoenix.”

Candle flames flicker as ancient chants echo off stone walls. Gold-etched relics, fragments of Stefano’s essence, and high-tech holograms merge in an eerie ceremony that threatens to awaken something dark — not just in the crypt, but in Salem itself. The brothers’ motives diverge — one seeks legacy, the other control — but the result is the same: Stefano’s shadow rises once more.

Is this resurrection spiritual, technological, or something more chilling — perhaps a cloned consciousness waiting to inhabit a new vessel? Whatever form it takes, the Phoenix’s return will ignite rivalries, destroy alliances, and drag Salem’s residents into a battle between science and sin.

Back in the town square, the fallout from Cat’s attack leaves emotional scars. Chad DiMera rushes to her side, his concern tinged with something deeper. Amid swirling fog and flickering pumpkin lights, they share a moment that speaks louder than words — a quiet connection in the chaos. But unseen eyes are watching.

Young Thomas DiMera, dressed in his knight costume, witnesses everything. The violence, the intimacy — it’s too much for his fragile heart to process. Confused and furious, his emotions teeter on the brink, hinting at the return of his darker impulses. Could this Halloween trauma awaken the storm within him once more?

And as if Salem weren’t already teetering on the edge, Rachel Black’s haunting memories resurface — flashes of betrayal, danger, and tragedy. Her nightmares begin bleeding into reality, culminating in a sequence that will leave fans breathless. A stormy night. A collapsing bridge. Screams echoing across the darkness as lives hang in the balance. Rachel’s desperate decisions threaten not just herself, but everyone she loves.

By the week’s end, chaos reigns. Stefano’s legacy blazes from the crypt. EJ’s lab secrets spiral out of control. Stephanie’s double life lies in ruins. And the DiMera dynasty teeters between resurrection and ruin. Salem’s fragile peace is shattered as alliances crumble and ghosts — both literal and figurative — claw their way to the surface.

This Halloween, Days of Our Lives promises a masterclass in suspense and shock. From the chilling corridors of EJ’s laboratory to the supernatural echoes of Stefano’s grave, the town will tremble under forces both human and unearthly.

Because in Salem, every secret comes with a cost — and as the shadows lengthen, the line between trick and treat has never been thinner.

Brace yourself. The Phoenix may rise again… but he won’t return alone.