Lori and Brook have one terrible commonality: Gary Simmons; Gary tortures Lori during their 6-year marriage, and later he imprisons and violates Brook; the two women meet for the first time and share their stories.
A woman's dream man turns into a nightmare when she becomes pregnant. Her stalker boyfriend tortures their infant son until they narrowly escape his clutches, but his next victim isn't as fortunate.
As a child, Joy believes her mother, Anna Young, is the voice of God. In their isolated church community, Anna punishes anyone who breaks her rules - even young children aren't spared. Years later, Joy realizes her mother is not an angel.
Tonja Balden doesn't know the charming man she meets at the bar, Andrew Luster, hides a twisted secret; when they date, she doesn't know he's recording his crimes until a major news story unveils his long, dark history.
LaTonya's marriage turns toxic due to her husband Nathan's emotional abuse. Determined to escape with her children, she faces a harrowing night when Nathan refuses to let them go, culminating in a tragic event.
At first, Ainjil thought William was charming and creative, but his dark and violent tendencies emerged; when Ainjil finally got away from him and started a new life with a man she truly loved, he exacted brutal revenge.
When Roger's best friend, Bob Duke, asks for a 'favour', he thinks Bob is venting. When he asks again, Roger worries for Bob's wife and son. Then, an 'accident' occurs, and Roger knows his friend is a killer.
Ron Youngblood always dreamed of having a family; when he meets Veronica, he thinks his dreams are coming true; instead, it's a nightmare; she's cold, cruel, and unfaithful; when Ron tries to leave, she destroys everything he cherishes.