According to the From Wiki and episode recaps on IMDb , staying alive requires strict adherence to these established protocols: The Way Things Are Now | From Wiki | Fandom
Sara begins hearing voices that command her to perform horrific acts. In a major betrayal, she leaves the clinic door open, leading to the deaths of the nurse, Gina, and Kenny's father, Bing-Qian. [S1E2] The Way Things Are Now
Jim, Boyd, and Kristi spend a tense night in the crashed RV, working to stabilize young Ethan's leg while creatures surround them. Boyd's protective talisman is put to the test as they listen to the monsters outside. According to the From Wiki and episode recaps
Tabitha and Julie are taken to Colony House, where they meet the leader, Donna. Donna delivers a chilling backstory about her own arrival and the loss of her sister to explain the town's lethal rules. Boyd's protective talisman is put to the test
After waking up, Ethan describes seeing "the lake of tears" and various drawings, hinting at a deeper, possibly supernatural, connection to the town's mysteries. Survival Guide: The Town’s Rules