In the ever-twisting world of Days of Our Lives, where secrets simmer beneath every smile and danger lurks behind even the warmest embrace, a storyline has emerged that shakes Salem to its core. For weeks now, fans have sensed a storm gathering around EJ DiMera—one unlike anything he has orchestrated before. His schemes have always danced between brilliance and madness, but this time, EJ seems to have crossed a line that not even the Phoenix himself dared to tread. And the most shocking revelation? Abigail Deveraux was the very first person to be drawn into his chilling experiment.

To fully appreciate the magnitude of this twist, we must return to the legacy that shaped EJ, a legacy built by Stefano DiMera—master manipulator, king of resurrection, and architect of countless Salem nightmares. Stefano’s influence has always hovered like a dark cloud over the DiMera mansion, and EJ inherited more than a name. He inherited ambition, obsession, and an unquenchable hunger to control life and death.

For months now, quiet whispers have circulated through Salem. They began subtly—missing persons reports, unexplained disappearances, cryptic clues that even the sharpest Salem detectives couldn’t decipher. The first disappearance belonged to Dimitri von Leuschner, a man whose loyalties were as murky as his past. Then Megan Hathaway vanished—a woman whose twisted mind and scientific obsessions once terrified Salem. But none of these disappearances hit the community as painfully as the one that resurfaced today: Abigail Deveraux.

Abigail’s death years ago shattered Salem. The heartbreak, the trauma, the messy grief—it all felt final. Her murder left a wound that still hasn’t healed, especially for Chad DiMera, who struggled to rebuild his life piece by piece. Yet fans know that in Salem, no death is ever truly certain, and small hints—an odd sighting, a strange message, inconsistencies surrounding her burial—always left the door cracked open.

Still, no one imagined that Abigail’s return would be tied to EJ’s darkest project yet.

As investigators and curious Salem residents began noticing odd signs around the DiMera mansion, attention eventually centered on a discovery so disturbing it sent shockwaves through every branch of the DiMera family tree: Stefano’s coffin was empty. The one place considered sacred—even by DiMera standards—had been violated. The torchlight inside the crypt revealed nothing but dust and abandoned fragments of old orchids. The Phoenix’s body was gone.

Salem’s finest quietly pointed fingers at EJ. The timing, the secrecy, the sudden shift in EJ’s behavior—it all lined up too perfectly. And little did they know, the true horror lay not in the crypt, but in a hidden chamber buried somewhere beneath Salem.

Behind secured steel doors, in a room colder than any winter night, EJ constructed a laboratory pulled straight from the nightmares of past DiMera experiments. Fluorescent lights hummed over rows of cryogenic chambers. Monitors blinked with erratic pulses. Strange fluids bubbled inside glass tubes. And at the center of the madness stood EJ himself—half brilliant scientist, half unhinged heir.

One cryogenic chamber in particular caught the viewer’s eye: frost thick on its surface, metal groaning under the strain of the cold, and EJ’s hand resting on it with disturbing reverence. His whisper echoed through the empty room: “Our family reunion is long overdue… don’t you agree?”

The chilling part? EJ wasn’t speaking metaphorically. He was speaking to whoever—or whatever—was sealed inside.

And now, sources confirm the unimaginable: Abigail Deveraux was the first person placed into EJ’s experimental cryogenic revival program.

EJ’s motives are murky at best. Some believe he did it as a way to redeem past sins, or perhaps repay an emotional debt to Chad. Others believe that Abigail was chosen for her significance to both the Deveraux and DiMera families—her resurrection would alter the entire balance of power in Salem. But darker theories circulate as well. Was Abigail merely a test subject? A prototype? Or leverage for something far more sinister?

Imagine the moment the chamber thaws, mist spiraling into the air like a ghost escaping its tomb. Abigail’s pale figure emerging from the ice, her eyelashes trembling, breath shallow and uncertain. The idea of her awakening, confused and disoriented, with EJ standing over her like a twisted guardian angel, sends chills down the spine. “Welcome back, Abigail,” he might say, with that too-smooth, too-calm smile. “You’ve been missed.”

But if Abigail returns, the emotional shockwave will hit Chad first—and hardest. He spent years grieving, healing, and eventually learning to move forward. Her reappearance would shatter every step of his progress. A love triangle? A custody battle? A shaken identity crisis? All possible in Salem fashion.

Then there’s the question of Abigail’s memory. If she awakens fully intact, her investigative instincts alone could destroy EJ’s entire operation. Abigail has never been one to look away from the truth—no matter how painful. She could expose EJ, uncover Megan’s involvement, or reveal Dimitri’s role as a missing participant. She could blow the lid off the DiMera dynasty.

Of course, Abigail isn’t the only missing piece. Dimitri’s disappearance may signal that DiMera family power struggles are reaching a breaking point. Meanwhile, Megan Hathaway’s eerie absence could mean she is still working behind the scenes—perhaps she helped build the revival technology herself. And Stefano? The Phoenix’s empty coffin implies that EJ has plans that go far deeper than one revival. Fans cannot help but fear a full DiMera resurrection—an undead dynasty ready to reclaim their legacy with cold vengeance.

Meanwhile, other Salem residents are bound to feel the ripple effects. Marlena Evans—who has stared down everything from possessions to mind control—may sense something is horribly wrong. John Black, always ready for a covert mission, could find himself sneaking into EJ’s lab during a tense midnight operation. Nicole Walker, still entangled in EJ’s life, may react with blazing jealousy once Abigail resurfaces. Holly may stumble upon a clue she should’ve never seen, while Johnny and Sydney could be forced into a labyrinth of family loyalty and deception.

Picture it: sirens blaring through the DiMera tunnels. Marlena and John discovering the unthinkable. Chad collapsing in tears when he sees Abigail alive. EJ smirking through the chaos, convinced he holds all the power. Salem erupting into chaos as the truth spills onto every street corner.

And let’s not ignore the potential for the ultimate twist—Stefano DiMera rising for one final reign. If he emerges from the cryogenic depths, will he ally with EJ… or destroy his son for daring to steal the Phoenix’s fire?

What began as a whispered rumor has now exploded into one of the most gripping, eerie, and emotionally explosive storylines in modern Days history. EJ’s experiment is no mere scientific project—it’s the beginning of a battle for legacy, power, and resurrection.

Now, all eyes are on that frozen chamber.

All eyes are on Abigail.

And the biggest question remains:
When she awakens… will she return as the woman Salem loved, or as something far more dangerous, shaped by EJ’s icy grip?

Stay tuned—because in Salem, every resurrection comes with a price.