Four young people and their cynical care worker Denis arrive at the Dumping Ground after a fire at Burnywood. Carmen recognises Tyler, the young joker she blames for stealing her clothes when she was there - she wants revenge. Johnny takes a shine to Lizanne, who manipulates him into giving up his room for her. Rick is protective of Kitty, a shy girl Tracy resolves to bring out of her shell, despite being warned of Kitty's unpredictable behaviour. 

When a fire breaks out in the attic, Tracy and Gus set about discovering who the culprit is. 

Tracy's ability to conquer fear is tested when a storm knocks out the electricity and phone line at the DG, leaving Carmen worried about an escaped prisoner on the loose. Looking after the YP on her own, Tracy gets them telling each other scary stories. Tyler's story frightens Johnny giving everyone a good laugh at Johnny's expense. 

Meanwhile, Tee sets about solving an old riddle she finds in the junk cupboard, but the solutions only lead to more hidden riddles. After Tracy locks up and everyone is in bed, Liam and Frank find the front door open. Fearing someone has come in, Tracy instigates a search. No-one is found. 

Later, Carmen thinks she sees a stranger and screams. It is put down to imagination but Gus wakes up to find his room has been disturbed.