Illustrate a character in Edward Gorey’s signature style, focusing on intricate cross-hatching for shadows and texture. The character should wear a glossy black and red outfit with cat-ear accessories, but adapt the design to a more minimalist, Gothic aesthetic. Emphasize delicate linework to render the character’s hair and clothing details. Use cross-hatching to create a sense of volume and depth, capturing the shine of the outfit subtly. The character should have a slightly distorted, otherworldly silhouette, with an expressionless or melancholic face to evoke a sense of eerie calm. The background should remain minimalistic, with only a few symbolic elements like a small black cat or a shadowy bird to hint at a darker narrative. Maintain a high contrast between the character and the empty spaces, using stark black ink and white highlights to enhance the mysterious and unsettling atmosphere of the piece.