Ep 9. Children Be Afraid

In Salem season 1 episode 9, titled "Children Be Afraid," tensions continue to rise in the Puritan town as suspicions about witches run rampant. The episode opens with John Alden and Cotton Mather returning from their search for the witches' coven, only to be met with hostility and disbelief from their fellow townspeople.

Meanwhile, Mary Sibley is struggling to come to terms with the reality of her situation. With the arrival of Mercy Lewis, a young orphan who has become the ringleader of a group of possessed children, Mary is faced with the terrifying truth that she may have unleashed something much more dangerous than she ever anticipated.

As Mercy's influence grows stronger, the children of Salem begin to turn on their own families and friends, leading to a series of gruesome and brutal attacks. The town is thrown into chaos, with even the most devout Puritans questioning their beliefs.

At the heart of it all is Mary, who must navigate the treacherous waters of both the witch's coven and her own complicated relationships. With the fate of Salem hanging in the balance, Mary must figure out who she can trust and how to survive in a world where everyone seems to want her dead.

As the episode draws to a close, tensions reach a boiling point and the full extent of Mercy's power is finally revealed. It becomes clear that the only way to stop the madness is to confront the witches head-on, setting the stage for a thrilling and explosive season finale.