Create an illustration of a young woman with a striking, edgy aesthetic, inspired by Edward Gorey’s style. Use meticulous cross-hatching techniques to render the fine details of her flowing hair, which combines dark strands with vibrant highlights. Her expression should be cold and composed, her gaze intense and direct. Capture the intricate textures of her leather outfit, with its sharp lines, studs, and straps, contrasting against the smoothness of her skin. Position her in a dimly lit, minimalist background that suggests an interior space, such as a shadowed room or a faint outline of a gothic window. Use empty space and stark shadows to focus attention on her form. Introduce subtle symbolic elements, such as a single crow perched on the back of a nearby chair or a small, antique clock hanging on the wall, its hands moving backwards. Maintain a monochromatic palette with strategic use of muted colors for her hair and makeup, creating a sense of gothic elegance and quiet menace. The overall composition should evoke a sense of tension and mystery, as if she is caught in a moment of eerie stillness, observing something unseen by the viewer.