Ep 8. Sweet Dreams

Set in present-day Nashville, Tennessee, 'Tell Me a Story' is a psychological thriller series that takes classic fairy tales and gives them a dark and twisted spin. The second season of the show follows three new fairy tales: 'Beauty and the Beast,' 'Cinderella,' and 'Sleeping Beauty.' Each tale is connected by an overarching storyline that explores themes of love, betrayal, and revenge.

Episode 8 of the season, titled 'Sweet Dreams,' is focused on the Sleeping Beauty storyline. The episode opens with Maddie waking up from a nightmare in which she sees Tucker killing himself. Unable to shake off the disturbing feeling, Maddie goes to Tucker's house to check on him. Luckily, she finds him alive and well, but the two end up having a heated argument about their failed relationship.

Meanwhile, Aurora is stuck in a dreamlike state after being drugged by Wesley at the end of the previous episode. She finds herself in a fairytale forest with an unknown man who claims to be her true love. As Aurora tries to make sense of her new reality, Wesley and his accomplice, Max, start to regret their actions. They decide to bring Aurora back to reality by using a drug that will make her immune to the one she was given before.

Back in the present, Simone is still trying to cope with the trauma of being kidnapped and tortured. She confides in her therapist, who suggests that she seeks closure by confronting the man who hurt her. Simone follows the advice and visits the man's house, only to find out that he is a victim himself. Despite her initial shock, Simone decides to help the man get out of his abusive relationship.

Elsewhere, Jackson is struggling to keep his feelings for Maddie under control. He decides to distract himself by focusing on work, but ends up stumbling upon a dark secret that Maddie has been keeping from him.

As the episode progresses, Maddie and Tucker's argument reaches a boiling point, and Maddie decides to leave Tucker's house. While driving home, she receives a call from Jackson, who wants to meet her. As Maddie heads towards Jackson's location, she is ambushed by Wesley and Max, who have returned to kidnap Aurora once again.

Overall, 'Sweet Dreams' is a gripping episode that advances the storyline in a meaningful way. The show continues to showcase its impeccable writing and compelling characters, making it a must-watch for fans of thriller and fairy tale genres alike.