"The First Secret" reveals that Alison was being stalked long before the other girls were. Throughout the episode, she receives threatening texts and a package containing a creepy voodoo doll with the message: “It’s my turn to torture you” . This suggests that "A" (later revealed to be Mona Vanderwaal) was already active and targeting Alison months before her disappearance.
At the party, Alison stages a terrifying "attack" by a masked assailant to test the loyalty of her friends. She is initially amused until she realizes the person she thought was her partner-in-crime (Noel) wasn't actually there for the prank. Key Character Backstories [S2E13] The First Secret
Grapples with her sexuality, allowing a false rumor about a boy to persist to hide her true feelings. "The First Secret" reveals that Alison was being
While shopping for costumes, Alison meets the "new girl," Jenna Marshall. When they both want the same Lady Gaga costume, Alison attempts to intimidate her, but Jenna famously refuses her offer of friendship, marking the start of their rivalry. At the party, Alison stages a terrifying "attack"
Is under immense pressure to win a school election, leading to Alison manipulating the results in her favor. The Origin of "A"