Halloween is fast approaching in Walford, and this year’s festivities promise more than pumpkins and parties — they bring buried secrets, betrayal, and shocking revelations that could shatter families forever. In true EastEnders fashion, chaos brews in every corner of Albert Square as old ghosts rise from the past, exposing the dark truths people hoped to leave behind.

As the week begins, a burst pipe in the Vic sets the tone for a chilling week of drama. Alfie Moon’s quick attempt to fix the problem leads to a shocking discovery — an old VHS tape from the 1980s, coated in dust and mystery. What begins as a simple cleanup soon unravels decades of hidden truths, particularly those haunting Zoe Slater and her fractured relationship with her mother, Kat.

Since her unexpected return to Walford, Zoe has been walking a fine line between redemption and ruin. She’s teamed up with Sharon Watts on a painful mission — finding the baby she gave up after birth. But things get messy fast, as Sharon has her own motives. The child Zoe seeks was fathered by Dennis Rickman, Sharon’s late partner, and Sharon wants to make sure Zoe doesn’t twist Dennis’s memory to her advantage. Their uneasy alliance grows more strained as they pour every penny into a private investigator, leading Zoe to take desperate measures.

In a moment of weakness, Zoe swipes money from the Queen Vic’s register to cover another investigator’s fee, but her secret theft doesn’t stay hidden for long. Kat’s maternal instincts kick in, and she quickly realizes her daughter’s behind the missing cash. The discovery sparks yet another explosive confrontation between mother and daughter — one that leaves both women emotionally raw.

Meanwhile, Vicki Fowler finds herself tangled in the mess. After chatting with Ian Beale about Zoe’s baby, Ian decides to quietly transfer money to Sharon to help her search. But when Vicki’s conversation about the situation slips out during quiz night at the Vic, Kat overhears — and in a fit of anger and frustration, she blurts out Zoe’s secret in front of everyone. The entire pub falls silent before erupting in gossip and judgment, leaving Zoe humiliated and furious.

As Halloween night descends, the Slater house is thick with tension. Alfie, still dealing with the broken sewer pipe, finds that old VHS tape again — this time, curiosity gets the better of him. He asks Ross Marshall to bring over a video player so they can watch it. The group gathers, unaware that the tape holds far more than nostalgic memories. Kat, sensing something ominous, decides against showing it, fearing it could reopen old wounds.

But fate — and perhaps something darker — has other plans.

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When Zoe notices a smashed picture frame later that evening, her mind immediately races to suspicion. She accuses Anthony Truman of meddling, and though he tries to comfort her, his words only make things worse. The tension snaps completely when Zoe returns to find the VHS already playing. Horrified by what she sees, she lashes out, throwing everyone out of the house. Kat swears she had nothing to do with it — but if she didn’t press play, who did?

As the clock ticks toward midnight, the atmosphere in Walford turns eerier. Zoe becomes convinced someone is deliberately targeting her. She can feel the walls closing in. Accusations fly once again, and Anthony finds himself confiding in Kat, unsure if she even trusts him anymore. Finally, Kat decides enough is enough — she sits down with Zoe and young Tommy to watch the mysterious tape together. The flickering screen reveals a grainy scene from decades ago… one that could change everything Zoe thought she knew about her family.

But Zoe’s drama isn’t the only turmoil gripping the Square.

Across Walford, Ravi Gulati and Priya Nandraat’s love story is about to take a dangerous turn. Their fiery relationship seems stronger than ever after returning from their family getaway, but Ravi’s dark past refuses to stay buried. He’s been secretly running an underground drug operation — a world he promised Priya he’d left behind. Now, he’s being dragged back into the shadows under the ruthless control of Oki, a crime lord who won’t let go easily.

Ravi tries to juggle his double life, haunted by guilt and torn between love and loyalty. When Oki lies about the fate of two hostages — Harry and Kojo — Ravi believes he’s done the right thing by stepping down from the operation. But his decision could turn fatal, unleashing a storm of violence and betrayal. As he returns home, convinced the danger is over, the nightmare for Harry and Kojo only worsens. Oki’s grip tightens, and it’s only a matter of time before Priya uncovers the terrible truth. When she does, their family may never recover.

Meanwhile, another mystery quietly brews — one centered on newcomer Jasmine Fischer. Since her arrival in Albert Square, viewers have sensed that something about Jasmine doesn’t add up. Her determination to work at the Albert, her lies following a car crash involving Nigel Bates, and her growing connection to Oscar Branning all paint the picture of someone hiding a dark history.

Oscar’s growing suspicions push him to dig deeper. After a tense conversation with Jasmine leaves him with more questions than answers, he resolves to investigate her past. Fans are already buzzing with theories — could Jasmine be linked to the notorious Ford family, the same criminal clan that once forced Cindy Beale into witness protection?

If that’s true, Cindy could be in grave danger. Having finally rebuilt her life and reopened the Albert, she believes the ghosts of her past are gone. But Jasmine’s arrival might prove otherwise. Is she here seeking revenge for Jackie Ford’s death? Or has she come to expose old secrets that could destroy Cindy’s new beginning?

As the week in EastEnders unfolds, three women — Zoe, Priya, and Jasmine — find themselves trapped by the shadows of their pasts. Secrets, lies, and half-truths begin to unravel, threatening to set Walford ablaze with betrayal and heartbreak.

By the time Halloween night ends, one thing will be crystal clear — nothing in Walford stays buried forever. Every lie told, every secret kept, and every betrayal hidden will come back to haunt those involved. The Slaters, the Gulatis, and the Beales are all standing at the edge of chaos… and when the truth finally explodes, it will change everything.

Stay tuned — because in EastEnders, even the dead have stories left to tell.