Illustrate a small, humanoid skeleton figure with rounded features and a slightly exaggerated, expressionless face, standing with a sturdy, static pose. The character should have visible bone-like textures, simplified yet detailed, to create a playful yet eerie feel. Use meticulous cross-hatching and fine line work to emphasize the texture and shading, giving the skeleton a tactile, worn appearance. Keep the background minimalistic, with dark empty space to highlight the figure’s isolated presence. Add a subtle symbolic element, like a faint, ghostly clock or a small shadow, to add a layer of quiet, surreal mystery in Edward Gorey’s distinctive style.