While trying to make sense of her disturbing dreams, Anna's uncle sparks her interest in spiritism. She investigates the correlation between her dreams and reality.

Shtolman questions Anna's uncle Pyotr when Tatiana's body is discovered in the river, but a bloody cane unearthed at the riverbank may point to the true culprit.

Anna's father receives a threatening note that unsettles everyone and he asks Pyotr for help. Meanwhile, an old friend visits Shtolman.

Viktor opens up about his time fighting in the war, while Anna's visions lead her to suspect that Sadkovsky is still alive and Shtolman receives a note from a former lover.

A student is killed near the Yelagin family's hunting bothy, shrouded in legend and mystery in the woods. Meanwhile, a wealthy businessman is suspected of conducting underhanded affairs in Zatonsk.

A St Petersburg investigator shows up to look into Morel's business in Zatonsk. Meanwhile, the Yelagin brothers are questioned after a brawl and Anna and Anton hunt for Morel.