Marlena Evans has been through unimaginable trauma, and now, it seems the shadows of her past are creeping back. With Stefano DiMera’s return, will Marlena succumb to his control once again? Or is there someone who can save her? Could it be Roman Brady stepping in to rescue the woman he once loved? With the Queen of the Night back, everything is about to change! 💔

Marlena Evans’ life has been filled with danger, intrigue, and heartache, and her story in Days of Our Lives takes yet another dark turn. Recently, Marlena has been struggling with her health, feeling more and more like something sinister is closing in on her. After recent tests by Sarah Horton, it seems that Marlena is not only physically unwell, but emotionally vulnerable as well. Old ghosts are haunting her once again, and the Queen of the Night is back—Stefano DiMera is alive, and he’s ready to claim what he believes is rightfully his.

For long-time fans, this plotline will feel like a haunting echo of the past. Stefano DiMera, the sinister mastermind, has always had a fixation on Marlena. Despite her resistance, Stefano has controlled Marlena’s mind and body in the past, manipulating her into doing his bidding. Throughout the years, John Black, Marlena’s true love, has always been there to protect her from Stefano’s clutches. But now, with John gone, having sacrificed his life to save Bo Brady, Marlena finds herself unmoored and vulnerable.

The emotional toll of John’s death has left Marlena in a fragile state, and she feels the weight of her grief daily. The comforting presence she once had in John is now missing, and without him, Marlena is facing battles that only the strongest of hearts could endure. Stefano’s return—thanks to the dark science of Dr. Rolf—is bound to send shockwaves through Marlena’s already fragile world.

The Days of Our Lives summer preview has revealed a chilling reality: Stefano, who everyone believed had died years ago, is back, and he’s coming for Marlena, his Queen of the Night. Dr. Rolf, a key ally of Stefano’s, is reportedly working under Megan DiMera’s orders, bringing Stefano back from the dead. Marlena is unaware of this, convinced that Stefano is gone for good. But as her health continues to decline and the darkness of her past resurfaces, Marlena will have to find a way to protect herself from the same evil forces that have haunted her for so long.

One burning question fans are left with is: who will come to Marlena’s rescue this time? With John’s death, will anyone be able to stop Stefano’s manipulation of Marlena? The spoilers hint at a potential alliance between Marlena and Roman Brady. Roman, Marlena’s former husband, could step in to fill the role of protector. He’s faced Stefano before and has a deep understanding of the danger that lies in Stefano’s obsession with Marlena. Could Roman be the one to finally put an end to Stefano’s hold over Marlena?

As Marlena navigates these treacherous waters, the storyline could lead to a deeper exploration of Roman and Marlena’s past. With Kate Brady (Roman’s current love interest) focused on her corporate career, there may be space for a reunion between Roman and Marlena. This shift in dynamics could leave Kate questioning her relationship with Roman, especially as she returns to Titan to focus on work rather than supporting him in his pub business.

With Stefano once again pulling the strings, Marlena faces a new chapter in her tumultuous history with the DiMera family. Will she succumb to the darkness and fall under Stefano’s control once more? Or will she find the strength to fight back, with Roman’s help, and reclaim her independence?

One thing is for certain: Days of Our Lives fans are in for a wild ride. As the Queen of the Night returns to the stage, every twist and turn is bound to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Will Marlena be saved? And if so, by whom?