Patrick is feared by his sister, Misty, and his ex-girlfriend, Lena. They both escaped him with their lives, but others may not have been so lucky.

Deon's stepfather, Edward, is deeply controlling. When Deon's mother leaves him, Edward plots to regain control of the family with a deadly plan.

Tabitha and Ann's mother is a giver, but their brother Terry...a taker

When Shaquoia and Imani first meet their mum's boyfriend, they feel something is wrong. They try to protect her, but in the end, they can't.

When Letisha meets Phillip, his charm lures her in. But when his dark side emerges, Letisha finds herself trapped with a monster.

When Eline starts dating Matthew, he seems kind and charming, but soon he reveals his dark, secret life, and she's left fighting for survival.

When Teresa claims her seven-year-old daughter has a terminal illness, the community rallies around them. Then, the shocking truth is revealed.

Dreamer meets Teddy and sees a broken man she hopes to heal with love. He responds with fear and control. When her father tries helping her escape, Teddy exacts a terrible revenge. 

When Ryan's mother marries Blaine Nelson, he hopes he'll gain a fun-loving stepdad. Instead, he gets chaos, pain, and fear.