Create a scene inspired by Edward Gorey's art style. Depict a surreal and eerie encounter between a lone, expressionless figure standing on a curved platform and a monstrous entity with multiple arms emerging from a sack-like body. Use intricate cross-hatching and fine lines to create rich shadows, textures, and detailed patterns on both characters and the platform. The human figure should wear 19th-century attire with crisp lines and subtle details, while the monstrous creature’s limbs should be elongated and grotesque, evoking a sense of unease. The background should be minimal, emphasizing the vast, empty space around them. Add symbolic motifs such as a black bird perched on the platform and a single antique clock, subtly hinting at the passage of time and the theme of entrapment.