In the upcoming episode, a preview was shown confirming Stefan's successful escape from the safe that has been pulled up from the ravine. However, being in captivity for three months was too overwhelming which triggered his vampire instincts. The tormented Salvatore visited a desolate town near a local watering hole. Stefan sees a lone innocent bartender cleaning a counter top but before the mortal gets to see him, Stefan devoured the town boy.  Will Elena and Damon be able to stop Ripper Stefan from murdering too many lives?

For the upcoming episode, the network has similarly provided a juicy synopsis:

"SECRETS OF THE PAST - When Elena and Katherine have the same dream that Stefan is in danger and desperately needs their help, they convince Damon to help them find Stefan. However, their plans are thwarted by a mysterious young woman named Tessa who seems to know everything about Stefan's history. In flashbacks to a distant time and place, Tessa reveals the shocking secrets in her past and what she has planned for the future. She also has a disturbing message for Damon about his own future. Silas forces an unwilling accomplice to help him search for Katherine, leading to a confusing and life-threatening situation for Matt. Finally, Silas reveals the reason he's determined to find Katherine, and Damon and Elena face a disturbing new reality."


What are the impacts of Stefan's comeback? 'The Vampire Diaries' Season 5 Episode 3 will be shown in Thursday at 8 p.m. on The CW.