When the group came to, they found themselves in a strange, dimly lit realm. The air was thick with an eerie, pulsating energy that seemed to seep into their bones.
"Where are we?" Sophia whispered, her eyes scanning the shadowy surroundings.
"I don't know," Liam replied, his voice shaking slightly. "But we need to get out of here."
As they struggled to stand, they realized they were surrounded by twisted, gnarled trees that seemed to writhe and twist in the flickering light.
"This place is creepy," Mia said, clinging to Liam's arm.
Ava tried to speak, but her voice was barely audible. The energy in the air seemed to be draining her strength.
Suddenly, the sinister figure reappeared, its eyes glowing with an otherworldly light.
"Welcome to my domain," it hissed, its voice dripping with malevolence. "You'll never leave."
The group knew they had to escape, but the dark energy seemed to be paralyzing them. They were trapped, at the mercy of the sinister figure...