A hauntingly beautiful scene unfolds in a crumbling, ivy-covered library nestled within a forgotten gothic estate. A woman in a flowing black lace gown, adorned with a delicate crown of silver and obsidian, stands at the center of a vast, circular staircase. The air is thick with swirling mist, obscuring the towering bookshelves and ancient manuscripts that line the walls. A single, flickering candlelight casts long, jagged shadows across her face, highlighting her sharp, angular features and the deep, smoky makeup that accentuates her eyes. Her gown, layered with intricate embroidery, billows slightly as if caught in an unseen breeze, while the faint glow of a stained-glass window above bathes her in a ghostly blue hue. The atmosphere is charged with eerie tension, blending Victorian elegance with a sense of impending dread. Inspired by the surrealism of H.R. Giger and the atmospheric storytelling of Tim Burton, this image captures the duality of beauty and decay, with hyper-detailed textures, 8k resolution, and cinematic lighting that emphasizes the interplay of light and shadow.
