Renee wonders why her brother, Ricky, targets her; thankfully, her oldest brother, Ronnie, protects her and keeps Ricky in check. After years of his cruelty, they've had enough of him and fight back; that's when Ricky plots his revenge.

When Christina meets Loren, she's looking for love and an escape from a troubled home; after his dark side emerges, Christina thinks she's the lone target of his rage until a trail of clues reveals that Loren and his best friend are serial killers.

Lisa can't understand why her mom stays with her dad. He's cruel, unpredictable and violent while Lisa finds ways to cope, but what takes place is something she couldn't have imagined.

Kristyn's mother's rage explodes, leading to unthinkably brutal murders.

Desiray is lost and vulnerable when she meets the kind and understanding Ray. But when Ray begins to reveal his violence and cruelty, Desiray finds herself trapped in a living hell and must fight like hell to survive.

Debra believes Randy is a good man and faith will help him overcome his dark past; after they marry, his violent and cruel side takes over; she manages to escape, but the next woman isn't so lucky.

Mike has a knack for charming Courtney and her kids. She thinks he is vulnerable, kind and sweet. She is dead wrong. After he moves in, his jealousy of everyone in Courtney's life boils over. When she finally has enough of him, his rage explodes.

When Abbi sees her boyfriend's darkness, she tries to help but cannot. She hopes being a father will change him, but it doesn't.