At the Mariner's Inn, Ethan Chandler awakes from another of his blackouts to find those that those who threatened him are all dead. He joins Vanessa for a carriage ride to tell her about the blackouts - he has no idea what happens to him - and what he normally finds when he awakens. He's decided to leave London but before he can even finish his story, the carriage is attacked by three female creatures. Vanessa is clearly their target but she and Ethan survive with only minor injuries. Sir Malcolm Murray returns and she tells him the creatures spoke the Verbis Diabo, a dead language known as the word of the devil which according to legend is the language Adam spoke in Eden after the devil tempted him. Vanessa says the women were Nightcomers, witches. Meanwhile, Dr. Victor Frankenstein is now ready to reanimate Brona Croft and needs only for the weather to cooperate. The Creature finds a job at Putney's Family Waxworks where the owner, Oscar Putney, is working on his latest tableau, the... Written by garykmcd

Vanessa survives a nighttime visit from the three witches and Sir Malcolm promises to do his best to protect her. He shows her a soup kitchen and medical clinic of sorts where he donates some of his time and money. There, Vanessa meets the Creature. Sir Malcolm meets Mrs. Poole in a department store where she mesmerizes him. Ethan, Vanessa, Dr. Frankenstein and Sir Malcolm invite Ferdinand Lyle to translate the verbis diablo for them. He tells them that in the 11th century, a monk named Father Gregory claimed he was possessed by a demon who spoke to him in the verbis diablo. He wrote down what he was told and those artifacts are now in the British Museum. Dr. Frankenstein meanwhile has successfully reanimated Lily but he struggles with his own feelings for her. She quickly learns to speak - and has lost her accent - but has no memory of her past life. Dorian Gray meets Angelique, who works in a brothel. Finally, Insp. Rusk visits Warren Roper, one of the men who was severely injured ... Written by garykmcd

Vanessa recounts events from several years before when she went in search of answers to who she was. She sought out a witch, known as the Cut-wife of Ballentree Moor, to learn more about her visions. She also wants to help her friend Mina who appeared to her in need of help. Even at that time however, Madame Kali wanted Vanessa though the cut-wife refused to release her. Slowly and patiently, Vanessa learns her craft but Madame Kali spins her own web, intent on getting what she wants. Written by garykmcd

Having recounted her tale of the cut-wife, Lyle tells them what he found in the artifacts from the British Museum. Insp. Rusk continues his investigation into the killings at the Mariner's Inn but finds the sole survivor has no recollection of what happened. He also investigates the murder of a young couple whose baby has apparently been stolen. He notes some similarities with the earlier killings. At Putney's waxworks, John Clare spends time with the blind Lavinia. A chance encounter is nothing of the sort for Ethan when he meets Hecate Poole. Victor Frankenstein asks Vanessa to help him buy clothes for Lily, who he passes off as his distant cousin. Dorian Grey introduces his new friend to the latest fad sweeping London. Written by garykmcd

Sir Malcolm and the others prepare for an attack from Madame Kali and her children. Insp. Rush questions Ethan as to why he has recently been buying a large amount of ammunition. Madame Kali seduces Sir Malcolm and uses a voodoo doll to inflict great pain on someone who is standing in her way. The Creature challenges Victor Frankenstein and insists on seeing Lily but when he does so, it's clear that she does not love him. Lily, Victor and Vanessa have and it's clear to Vanessa that he is very much in love with her. Written by garykmcd

After spending the night with Madame Kali, Sir Malcolm returns home to learn that his wife has taken her own life. His reaction however is not what you would expect. Everyone agrees that he is acting strangely and clearly not himself. Ethan gets a visits from the sole survivor of the attack at the Mariner's Inn who makes it clear that he will not not give up and will continue to pursue him. Dorian Grey throws a ball, a coming out party for Angelique, and invites Vanessa and Victor Frankenstein. Lily attends as well and is the belle of the ball drawing a good deal of attention from Dorian which upsets both Angelique and Victor. Vanessa attends alone but has an encounter - real or imagined - with Mrs. Poole's daughters. Meanwhile Ethan, who declined attending the ball with Vanessa, turns to Sembene to help him with what will happen that evening. Written by garykmcd

With the light of day, Ethan returns to his normal self. After Vanessa's experience at the ball, she and Ethan set out for the cut-wife's cottage hoping to find a better weapon to defend themselves. The moon is still full however and he teaches her how to shoot a gun. They enjoy their time together but a chance encounter with Sir Geoffrey Hawkes leads Vanessa to the dark side. In London, Victor and Ferdinand Lyle continue to decipher the devil's story. Lily has a date with Dorian Gray and they end up at Putney's waxworks where Clare sees them together. Gray sends her home in a cab but she stops at a pub. She accompanies a stranger to his home where she shows a different side of herself. Written by garykmcd

It's now morning and John Clare confronts Victor over permitting Lily to go out with another man. Victor has no idea where she is and he realizes he has little control over her in any event. Clare visits her when she is at home alone but isn't prepared for what she reveals. Inspector Rusk calls on Sir Malcolm to learn why he visited Scotland Yard the previous September but Malcolm refuses to divulge any details. Lyle has completed translating the diary which explains the evil they are facing and the nature of their most potent weapon against it. Sir Malcolm breaks the spell Mrs. Poole placed on him and goes to her home to confront her. Meanwhile, Angelique finds Dorian's secret room which contains a very special painting. Written by garykmcd

Ethan and Vanessa's stay at the cottage is interrupted when Ethan's pursuer, Warren Roper, catches up with him. They soon make short shrift of him but Victor Frankenstein arrives and they return to London to rescue him from Mrs. Poole. Inspector Rusk is waiting for Ethan, but doesn't arrest him. Sir Malcolm's friends and colleagues agree that they cannot go to Mrs. Poole's house in the night when the witches' powers are strongest and will instead go in the morning. Vanessa seemingly agrees but leaves the house on her own intent on saving him. The others follow, but it's a full moon and Ethan loses control. Written by garykmcd

At Madame Kali's house, it's left to Vanessa to fight her and her master. Sir Malcolm and Victor Frankenstein are immobilized by hallucinations where those they have wronged torment them. Ethan for his part is still under the effect of the full moon. Elsewhere, John Clare learns the new rules now that he has been imprisoned in the cellar at Putney's wax museum. Dorian and Lily are prepared to take on the world. Written by garykmcd