Create an illustration of a bizarre, humanoid creature in Edward Gorey’s style. Use meticulous cross-hatching to give the creature's fur a textured and slightly unsettling feel, with detailed shading to emphasize its form and presence. Design the creature with a simple, almost cartoonish silhouette, but give it an emotionless expression that adds an unnerving effect. Place it in a minimalistic background, such as a dimly lit staircase or corridor, with shadows enhancing the sense of isolation. Include subtle symbolic motifs, like an ominous light or a small dark shape, to evoke tension and mystery. Keep the color palette muted, using shades of gray, black, and subtle hints of orange to add to the eerie atmosphere.