The Secret Circle left viewers with many questions following last week's midseason finale:

Who comprises the counsel? Why is Isaac keeping Jake alive? What coven member is related to Cassie? Will Jane ever be the same?

Will we get answers to these lingering storylines when the show returns on January 5? We better! In the meantime, all we can do is discuss and debate and watch the following promo for clues. It teases a rather dark turn for Cassie in 2012, and makes upcoming episodes look rather intriguing...

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