Create a 9-heads-tall character inspired by Edward Gorey's unique style, utilizing meticulous cross-hatching and fine line work to create deep shadows and detailed textures. Focus on rendering the character's hair and outfit using delicate pen strokes, adding intricate details such as lace patterns and ruffled fabric textures. The character should have a slightly eerie, simplified facial expression, exuding a sense of coldness and detachment. Dress the character in a dark gothic outfit with high collars, asymmetrical cuts, and a long flowing cloak, ensuring the silhouette feels mysterious and slightly unnatural. The background should be minimal, with just a few symbolic elements like a shadow of a bird or a faded image of a clock to convey a sense of tension and isolation. Use cross-hatching to add contrast and atmosphere, making the overall composition feel enigmatic and subtly unsettling, true to Gorey's distinct visual language.