“IAN IS ALIVE” – Mariah screamed but everyone thought she was crazy Young And The Restless Spoilers
“IAN IS ALIVE” – Mariah Screamed But Everyone Thought She Was Crazy | The Young and the Restless Spoilers
The upcoming episode of The Young and the Restless is set to deliver one of the most spine-chilling and emotionally charged twists in recent memory. Genoa City will be rocked to its core when Mariah Copeland’s world is turned upside down by a terrifying revelation — one that no one believes. In a shocking return that no fan saw coming, the name Ian Ward resurfaces, sending ripples of fear through everyone who remembers his dark and manipulative past. But when Mariah claims to have seen him alive, her desperate warning falls on deaf ears… until it’s too late.
The episode begins with Mariah growing increasingly uneasy. For weeks, she’s been having nightmares — eerie visions of being trapped, chased, and hearing Ian’s sinister voice whispering her name. At first, she dismisses them as the lingering effects of old trauma. But when strange things begin happening — anonymous text messages, mysterious phone calls, and the feeling of being watched — her anxiety turns to panic.
Tessa notices Mariah’s growing distress and tries to comfort her, suggesting therapy or a break from work. “You’re safe now,” she says softly, holding her close. But Mariah can’t shake the sense that something is very wrong. Her instincts tell her that this isn’t paranoia — it’s a warning. “He’s back,” she whispers one night. “Ian’s back. I can feel it.”
Noah and Sharon try to reassure her, reminding Mariah that Ian Ward died years ago and that she’s just letting old fears resurface. But Mariah refuses to believe it. She begins digging through old records and news archives, convinced there’s been a cover-up. Then, one evening, she gets the proof she’s been dreading — a blurry surveillance photo from the Genoa City Athletic Club showing a man who looks exactly like Ian, lurking in the background during a recent event.
Mariah rushes to Crimson Lights, clutching the photo, her hands shaking. “He’s alive!” she screams. “Ian is alive!” The coffee shop goes silent as everyone turns to stare. Sharon tries to calm her daughter, insisting it’s impossible. “Honey, you’re scaring everyone,” she pleads. But Mariah refuses to be silenced. “You think I’m crazy, don’t you?” she says, tears in her eyes. “But I know what I saw.”
Word spreads quickly through Genoa City, and soon Mariah finds herself isolated. Even those closest to her begin to question her sanity. Devon and Abby discuss her outburst, worried she’s suffering from a breakdown. Tessa begs her to stop obsessing over ghosts from the past, but Mariah’s conviction only grows stronger. “He’s coming for me,” she says, trembling. “He’s not done with me yet.”
Meanwhile, in a shadowy corner of town, a mysterious figure watches Mariah’s every move. His face remains hidden, but his voice — low, calm, and chilling — says it all: “It’s time to finish what I started.” The camera pans to reveal a familiar ring glinting in the light — Ian Ward’s trademark symbol of control.
Back at the Newman Ranch, Victor hears about Mariah’s claims and immediately grows tense. He remembers too well the chaos Ian brought to their lives — the manipulation, the kidnappings, the cult-like schemes. “If that man is alive,” Victor growls, “he won’t stay that way for long.” Nikki, however, fears that stirring up the past will only put their family in danger again.
Determined to prove the truth, Mariah sneaks into the abandoned warehouse where Ian’s old operation once stood. Inside, she finds fresh footprints, recent cigarette ashes, and a wall covered with newspaper clippings — all centered on her. Panic sets in. Before she can call for help, the lights flicker, and a familiar voice echoes behind her. “You never should have come here, Mariah.”
Her scream pierces the darkness. Moments later, Kyle and Noah, who’d been tracking her phone, burst into the warehouse. They find Mariah trembling but unharmed — and no sign of Ian. The only evidence of what happened is the echo of his voice still ringing in her ears and a note pinned to the wall: “I’m always watching.”