Belle Dingle’s life has been spiraling into chaos ever since Tom King reappeared in her world. Although Tom has been keeping a low profile around the village, Belle can’t shake the emotional scars left behind from the abuse she suffered during their relationship. Confiding in her cousin Charity has provided some comfort, but her anxiety continues to rise, especially since her brother Cain is now aware of Tom’s past. Cain’s explosive temper feels like a ticking time bomb, and Belle knows it’s only a matter of time before Tom makes another move.
Adding to her unease, Belle watches helplessly as Amelia Spencer, with her trusting nature, falls victim to Tom’s manipulation. Despite repeated warnings, Amelia remains oblivious to the danger, and Belle’s frustration at being unable to protect her friend eats away at her. Just when things couldn’t seem worse, Belle receives an unexpected call from Kim Tate, her former landlady, alerting her to trouble at Dale Head.
Despite her fears, Belle returns to her old home, only to find it in complete disarray, with a chilling discovery—a hidden camera screw left behind, revealing that Tom has been spying on her. The violation is overwhelming, and although Lydia urges Belle to take the evidence to the police, the thought of reliving her trauma publicly terrifies her.
As Belle grapples with the decision to report Tom, she receives a message from Amelia, offering a glimmer of hope. However, it’s a trap. When Belle arrives at the meeting place, she’s confronted by Tom, who seals her fate by trapping her inside, leaving Belle to once again face her nightmare