A new wave of theories is electrifying long-time General Hospital viewers as whispers grow louder about several “dead” characters being poised for jaw-dropping returns. Among the names being tossed around—Nathan West, Britt Westbourne, and others—one figure stands out as the most dangerous possibility of all: Alex Devane Merrick. The idea that Anna Devane’s treacherous twin may be alive and silently weaving her way back into Port Charles has fans bracing for chaos.

Alex’s potential comeback has taken on new urgency because of increasingly strange “communications” from Anna. Friends and colleagues have received calls or messages supposedly from her, yet something about the tone feels off—phrases Anna never uses, moments of awkward silence, or strangely timed outreach. These small but unsettling inconsistencies have become impossible to ignore. Many now wonder if these messages didn’t come from Anna at all—but from someone expertly imitating her.

Before diving into the new clues, it’s worth revisiting the murky circumstances surrounding Alex’s supposed death. Her disappearance was never fully resolved. Similar to other GH characters declared dead without a body—Spencer and Esme, for instance—Alex vanished during a confrontation at sea. She and Anna fought brutally aboard the Haunted Star, each driven by years of resentment and tangled alliances. When Anna fired her weapon, Alex toppled overboard and plunged into dark waters. Despite extensive searches, no remains were ever recovered. For someone trained in espionage and survival tactics, slipping away under those circumstances wouldn’t be impossible—it might even have been intentional.

Fast-forward to today, and the pattern of strange “Anna” calls takes on a far more sinister interpretation. Initially, some WSB analysts and tech experts believed these messages were created using advanced voice-matching technology, similar to tools used in past investigations by Sam McCall and Damian Spinelli. While that theory seemed logical, a darker alternative has emerged: what if those calls weren’t digitally manufactured at all? What if Alex herself has been quietly observing, mimicking, and preparing to resume Anna’s identity with chilling precision?

Alex’s history proves she can do exactly that. Years ago, her impersonation of Anna was so seamless that even Cesar Faison—the man obsessed with Anna—was duped into believing he was intimately involved with her. That encounter led to the birth of Peter August, a living reminder of just how convincing Alex can be. If she fooled someone as fixated and perceptive as Faison, she could easily fool others now—Jack Brennan, Emma Scorpio-Drake, or even close colleagues.

But the mystery deepens with the suggestion that Alex may not be operating alone. The possibility that Cesar Faison also survived and is working alongside her is gaining traction among fans. Faison’s flair for theatrics, disguises, and cheating death is legendary. If these two forces have reunited, Port Charles could be facing a conspiracy unlike anything they’ve seen before.

One person, however, might be able to see through the deception: Valentin Cassadine. Having once been fooled by Alex himself, Valentin now knows Anna intimately—her subtle gestures, her emotional rhythms, the tiny tells that even a twin couldn’t fully mimic. When Carly told him Anna was off on WSB business, Valentin’s immediate skepticism spoke volumes. He remembers clearly that Anna resigned from the WSB under pressure orchestrated by Jack Brennan. The idea that she’d suddenly be back on assignment simply doesn’t add up.

Brennan’s own role is suspicious. Officially, he’s nothing more than a local WSB station chief. In practice, he wields influence far beyond that—commanding operations, accessing classified intel, and answering to no one. Valentin can’t shake the feeling that Brennan’s power is a façade hiding something much bigger. Could he be cooperating with Alex? Could he be holding the real Anna somewhere while her twin prepares to take her place?

Unable to ignore his instincts, Valentin begins quietly investigating the inconsistencies surrounding Anna’s disappearance. But before he can fully dive in, he must secure his daughter Charlotte’s safety. In a scenario involving Alex, Faison, and Brennan, Charlotte could easily become leverage.

Once Charlotte is protected, Valentin intends to mobilize every contact, every skill, and every ounce of his espionage experience to uncover what really happened to Anna. He knows that the longer Alex has to study and mimic her sister’s current life, the more flawlessly she can step into her world.

The stakes couldn’t be higher. If Alex succeeds in assuming Anna’s identity while the real Anna is trapped or worse, the deception could tear families apart and upend the power structure of Port Charles. And with rumors swirling of other presumed-dead characters returning, the web of secrets may be far more expansive than anyone realizes.

As Valentin prepares for a confrontation that could change everything, one chilling question hangs in the air:
Is the “Anna Devane” everyone trusts already an imposter?