'Days Of Our Lives' spoilers for Sept. 21: Salem faces a dark, dangerous night; fugitives launch an act of terror

Immense fear and anxiety hound Salem on the upcoming episode of “Days Of Our Lives” (“DOOL”). On Wednesday, the residents brace themselves from the attack of the escaped prisoners, who are determined to make the town a living hell. Most of the characters hunker down inside their homes for safety, such as Chad (Billy Flynn) and the others at the DiMera mansion.

Other “Days Of Our Lives” cast members who will figure prominently on the Sept. 21 installment include Gabi (Camila Banus), Claire (Olivia Rose Keegan), Ciara (Vivian Jovanni), Jennifer (Melissa Reeves), JJ (Casey Moss), Adrienne (Judi Evans), Lucas (Bryan Dattilo), Theo (Kyler Pettis), Steve (Stephen Nichols), Kayla (Mary Beth Evans), Orpheus (George DelHoyo), Clyde (James Read) and Xander (Paul Telfer).

Spoiler alert! This update contains more "Days of Our Lives" spoilers. Read on at your own risk if you have not watched the latest episode.

"Days Of Our Lives" soap opera spoilers

TV Guide reports that on Wednesday’s run of “DOOL,” Claire alarms everyone when she escapes from Ciara, Jennifer and JJ. Meanwhile, Adrienne and Lucas lock themselves inside the DiMera mansion with Chad, Theo and Thomas. Elsewhere, Steve brings Kayla home from the hospital. Orpheus, Clyde and Xander make their first coordinated move against the people of Salem.

The “Days Of Our Lives” web site posted sneak peek photos of the cast for the Sept. 21 episode. Shown here is Orpheus, who puts his plans with Clyde and Xander into action to terrorise the town. Click here to see Claire, who causes people to panic.

"Days Of Our Lives" soap recap

In the previous episode, Victor complained to Brady, Sonny and Deimos that if the deranged escapees checked into the same hotel, the police still couldn't find them. He then urged them to band together to protect their family. An argument ensued when Philip arrived, and Brady intervened, saying they need to be united to address the ongoing situation. Elsewhere, Kate loaded a gun and aimed it at the door, where Andre emerged. Kate apologised and put the gun down. They had dinner at the Brady’s pub and she received a message from Chad to assure her he’s okay. Eduardo then arrived, introduced himself and spoke with Kate about her encounter with Kyle.

Find out what happens next to “Days Of Our Lives,” which airs weekdays in Australia on 12:45 p.m. on Foxtel’s Arena channel. In the US, “DOOL” airs at 1 p.m. on NBC and 8 p.m. on POP.