Liam, Mia, and Sophia knew they had to act fast to save Ava from the shadowy illusion. They frantically searched their surroundings for any clue or weapon to break the sinister figure's hold on Ava.
Mia spotted a faint glow emanating from a nearby crystal formation. She grabbed a crystal, and its light began to pulse with an energy that seemed to counteract the dark forces.
Sophia, with her quick thinking, used the crystal to create a makeshift wand. She pointed it at Ava, and a beam of light shot out, penetrating the shadowy illusion.
Ava's screams began to fade as the light enveloped her. The sinister figure let out a deafening screech as its hold on Ava weakened.
Liam took advantage of the distraction to grab Ava and pull her back into the physical world. The group hugged each other tightly, relieved to be reunited.
But their joy was short-lived, as the sinister figure began to transform into an even more terrifying entity...