Salem never truly rests — and on Thursday, November 6, 2025, Days of Our Lives delivers one of its most chilling, emotionally charged episodes in recent memory.

This hour isn’t just another day in the stormy town of Salem; it’s a reckoning. Buried secrets claw their way to the surface, haunting every character who dares to look back.

From Stephanie and Alex’s shocking discovery inside Titan Industries to Paulina’s unraveling political scandal and Theo Carver’s unsettling encounter that threatens

to awaken old nightmares, the pieces of a larger, more sinister puzzle begin to fall into place. This episode isn’t merely dramatic — it’s hauntingly cinematic. Every whisper, every shadow, every storm outside Salem’s windows feels like an omen of something terrifyingly inevitable.

The Secrets Beneath Titan Industries

The morning begins with rays of sunlight slanting through the dust-coated glass of Titan Industries. What should’ve been an ordinary cleanup turns into a descent into darkness. Stephanie Johnson and Alex Kiriakis, bound by a tangled past and unfinished emotions, sift through forgotten files in the company’s archive room. Silence fills the space between them — not awkward, but heavy, as though the walls themselves remember the weight of every buried secret.

Then, fate intervenes. A dusty box falls from a high shelf, scattering papers across the floor. Among them, a single sealed envelope catches Alex’s eye — the label printed in bold black letters: “PROJECT PHOENIX.”

Stephanie’s heart skips a beat. “That name shouldn’t exist anymore,” she whispers. Alex rips it open, revealing coded lab notes, complex DNA diagrams, and a chilling signature: Dr. Wilhelm Rolf.

The realization hits like a thunderclap — Project Phoenix, the experiment that once resurrected Salem’s deadliest souls, isn’t a memory. It’s active.

But before they can react, a faint red blink flickers from the corner of the room. A hidden camera. Someone has been watching. Stephanie’s voice trembles, “We’re not alone.” The camera pivots, following their every move as they flee the room. Somewhere in the shadows, a mysterious figure smiles. The phoenix, it seems, is stirring again.

Paulina’s Perfect Celebration Turns to Ashes

Across town, laughter and music fill City Hall. Paulina Price, radiant as ever, is putting the final touches on Chanel and Johnny’s adoption celebration. Balloons, flowers, champagne — the mayor wants this day to be perfect, a symbol of hope and unity.

But perfection shatters the moment Roman Brady steps into her office, his face grim. “We’ve got a problem, Paulina,” he says, dropping a manila folder onto her desk.

Inside are police reports and flagged bank transfers. Roman’s voice drops. “A large sum of money hit your campaign charity account last week — from a DeMira shell company disguised as a donation.”

Paulina’s pulse quickens. “You’re saying I’ve been laundering money without knowing it?”

Roman nods gravely. “If EJ DeMira is involved, this party might be more than a celebration. It could be cover for something much darker.”

For the first time, Paulina’s confident smile falters. Around her, the colorful decorations suddenly feel like props in a trap she didn’t know she was walking into. Roman’s warning echoes as he leaves: “In Salem, joy’s the easiest distraction from danger.”

As she folds the police report, Paulina’s expression hardens. The Price legacy may be bright, but the shadows of the DeMira empire are creeping in fast.

Love, Loss, and Shadows at the Brady Pub

Later that afternoon, Javi Hernandez sits alone in a corner booth at the Brady Pub, staring at a photograph of baby Trey — the child he sacrificed for stability and safety. His cup of coffee has gone cold, and so has the hope in his eyes.

When his sister Gabi Hernandez walks in, the energy shifts. Gone is the fiery Gabi we know; in her place is quiet empathy. “You did the right thing, Javi,” she says softly. “You gave Trey a chance at the life we never had.”

Javi laughs bitterly. “If it’s the right thing, why does it feel like I’m dying inside?”

Her eyes glisten. “Because love doesn’t disappear when you let go. It just finds a new place to live.”

For a moment, the siblings sit in silence, their pain intertwined. But outside, unseen behind the rain-streaked window, a shadow lingers — watching, listening. In Salem, even grief is never private. Someone always profits from another’s heartbreak.

EJ’s Temptation — And Gwen’s Unexpected Grace

Night falls heavy over the DeMira mansion, rain tapping against the glass like ghosts demanding to be heard. Inside, EJ DeMira sits alone in his study, bourbon in hand, staring at a video on his phone. Johnny and Chanel, holding baby Trey, glowing with joy — the family he can never touch.

The words of Amy Choi echo in his mind: Stay out of your grandson’s life. But the isolation is unbearable.

A soft knock interrupts his brooding. The door opens to reveal Gwen von Leuschner, her tone calm, her gaze steady. “You don’t have to pretend you’re fine,” she says.

EJ scoffs. “What would you know about loss, Gwen?”

Her reply cuts deep. “Enough to recognize it when I see it. You’re not grieving what you lost — you’re grieving what you can’t fix.”

For a brief, haunting moment, the two share a connection — two broken souls bound by guilt and ambition. When Gwen leaves, EJ’s phone buzzes. A message flashes on screen:

“Phase 2 ready. Awaiting authorization — Dr. Rolf.”

EJ stares at the glowing words. His lips tremble. “Maybe this time, I can control it,” he whispers. But the firelight flickering across his face tells a different story. The experiment isn’t under his control — it’s consuming him.

Theo’s Confession and the Return of the Phoenix

As the storm intensifies, Theo Carver stands by his window, pale and trembling. His father, Abe Carver, watches with concern. “Son, what’s wrong? You’ve been pacing all night.”

Theo finally speaks, his voice cracking. “Dad… I saw Susan Banks at the cemetery tonight.”

Abe frowns. “Susan? She’s been quiet since her release.”

Theo’s eyes fill with fear. “She was talking to someone — but no one was there. She kept saying, ‘We have to save the boy before it’s too late.’ Over and over. Then she looked right at me — like she was seeing through me.”

The words send a chill through Abe. He remembers Susan’s last prophecy — the one that foretold the night Salem fell into chaos. His voice drops. “What boy, Theo? Did she say a name?”

Theo hesitates. “She didn’t have to. I think she meant… Trey.”

A thunderclap rattles the windows. Abe’s heart sinks. If Susan’s visions are back, disaster isn’t coming — it’s already begun.

Outside, lightning illuminates Susan Banks, standing in the pouring rain, whispering prayers to the storm. Her voice trembles with dread: “The phoenix is rising again…”

The Beginning of the Next Inferno

Thursday’s Days of Our Lives is more than just an episode — it’s the ignition of a new inferno. Stephanie and Alex have unearthed a conspiracy that could rewrite Salem’s history. Paulina’s mayoral career teeters on the edge of scandal. EJ wrestles with the devil he once thought he buried. And Susan’s chilling prophecy warns of a danger that threatens everyone — especially baby Trey.

Is Project Phoenix about to rise again? Or has someone even more dangerous than EJ seized control of the fire?

One thing’s certain: in Salem, no secret stays buried for long.