Create a grotesque, humanoid creature with exaggerated, wrinkled skin and unsettling textures, capturing the eerie whimsy of Edward Gorey. Utilize intricate cross-hatching techniques to accentuate the folds, ridges, and organic patterns covering the creature’s body. Its posture should be slightly hunched, with a hauntingly neutral expression, evoking ambiguity between menace and innocence. Incorporate subtle, surreal elements in its design--perhaps giving it strands of tangled hair flowing from unusual parts of its anatomy. Add a playful yet unsettling twist: small accessories such as a bowtie or a vintage bracelet, subtly out of place on the monstrous form, to reflect Gorey's juxtaposition of elegance and the macabre. Place the character against a minimal background, using only faint outlines to suggest a shadow or a faint horizon line. Leave ample negative space to emphasize the figure’s isolation and amplify the sense of tension. Include a symbolic object, such as a broken doll at the creature’s feet, hinting at themes of abandonment or forgotten memories. Render the artwork entirely in black ink, relying on detailed cross-hatching to create deep contrasts and textured surfaces, in the spirit of Gorey's signature style. The image should evoke an eerie sense of curiosity, encouraging viewers to feel both fascination and discomfort.