Create an Edward Gorey-style illustration of three eerie puppet characters standing side by side. Use intricate cross-hatching to create a sense of depth and texture, particularly focusing on the detailing of the puppets' costumes and facial features. The first puppet should be monkey-like, with a wide-eyed expression and a whimsical polka-dot bow, rendered with delicate lines to evoke both a playful and unsettling quality. The central acrobat puppet, suspended as if in mid-swing, should have exaggerated limbs, giving it an eerie elegance. The third puppet, resembling a dog dressed in a tattered uniform, should have a solemn and melancholy expression, emphasizing a sense of weariness. Keep their features minimalist, evoking a cold and distant atmosphere. The background should be mostly empty, allowing the puppets to stand out starkly, with a few symbolic motifs--such as floating feathers, or the silhouette of a distant clock--to add subtle hints of mystery and unease.