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Create a photorealistic image with dimensions 1200x627 pixels featuring an old, weathered black book with intricate, slightly worn silver embossing on its cover. The book should be closed and positioned at the center of the composition. Behind the book, there should be a dramatic, fiery background with vibrant flames that appear to engulf the edges of the frame but do not touch the book itself. The lighting should highlight the book's textures and the shimmer of the silver details, contrasting sharply against the bright, dynamic flames in the background. --v 5.2 --s 50

A girl falls to the ground deep in the forest, weeping and wailing. The girl is a 20-year-old Russian with blonde, permed hair. The girl is tormented by grief and fear and weeps with anguish. The girl is calling and asking for help. This image is focused on the girl's face as if it were a photograph taken with a single-lens reflex camera. The background is deep in a dark, deep, eerie forest. A gloomy, eerie atmosphere. A photographic representation of reality. --no illustration, painting, --style raw --ar 9:16 --v 6.1

Vector drawing of long winding stairs, low detail, at the top of stairs is a bright light in doorway surrounded by large orchids, the lower steps is a dark cave and dangerous full of roots and dead plants, skulls on bottom stairs, broken damaged stone stairs, dangerous stairs, black and white, clean lines , white background

A huge brown bear suddenly appears out of the bushes in the forest. It is a large, ferocious, and frightening brown bear. The brown bear attacks with its sharp claws raised wide, its large mouth open, and its sharp fangs bared. The appearance of the brown bear must be realistic and terrifying, conclusively depicting the horror of nature's fierce beasts. The background is deep in the forest. The atmosphere is gloomy and eerie. A photographic representation of reality. --no illustration, painting, --style raw --ar 9:16 --v 6.1

A man is struck and blown away by a huge brown bear that suddenly appears from the bushes in the forest. That brown bear is a large, ferocious and frightening brown bear. The brown bear swings its thick arm with sharp claws wide, slams it into the man's head, and blows him away. The brown bear opens its large mouth and attacks with its sharp fangs bared. The brown bear's appearance must be realistic and terrifying to clearly depict the horror of nature's fearsome beasts. The background is deep in the forest. A gloomy and eerie atmosphere. A photographic representation of reality. --no illustration, painting, --style raw --ar 9:16 --v 6.1

A girl is crying deep in the woods with an obviously abnormal look on her face. The girl is a 20-year-old Russian with blonde hair and a perm. The girl has unusually large eyes and mouth, and an eerie look on her face, as if she has lost her mind. This image is focused on the girl's face, as if it were a photograph taken with a single-lens reflex camera. The background is deep in a dark, deep, eerie forest. The atmosphere is gloomy and eerie. A photographic representation of reality. --no illustration, painting, --style raw --ar 9:16 --v 6.1

Vector drawing of winding stairs, low detail, at the top of stairs is a bright light in doorway surrounded by plants, the lower steps is a dark cave and dangerous full of roots and dead plants, skulls on bottom stairs, broken damaged stone stairs, dangerous stairs, black and white, clean lines , white background

Vector drawing of winding stairs , at the top of stairs is a mysterious door surrounded by plants, the lower steps is a dark cave and dangerous full of roots and dead plants, skulls on bottom stairs, broken damaged stone stairs, dangerous stairs, black and white, clean lines , white background

In the style of Fallout, two vault-dwellers in action poses, wearing vault blue jumpsuits, fighting zombies among the ruins of a post-apocalyptic destroyed city. In the background, a misty wasteland can be seen, with mutated humans around, with a dramatic sky of vibrant oranges and greens glowing from the horizon --ar 9:16 --s 50 --style raw --v 6.1

A tall, slim kobold with red scales, resembling a teenager. His form is twisted with devilish features--one large, curved horn on the right side of his head, and the legs of a goat with dark, cloven hooves. He wears a long, tattered captain's jacket that flares dramatically at the edges, trailing behind him. The jacket is worn, dark blue with gold accents, and slightly too large, giving a rakish look. His forked tongue hangs lazily out of his mouth, giving a mischievous and slightly unsettling appearance. His eyes glow with a faint, infernal light, and his expression is a mix of playful mischief and subtle menace. He holds a small, twisted staff with infernal runes. The background is a dark, mystical setting with flickering red embers and shadows, emphasizing his infernal pact and warlock nature.

a full body shot of a female grimdark sister of battle. She wears dark grimdark power armor. Her face is visible. In the background is an underground dark grimdark gothic cathedral in a hive city with llights. digital painting --ar 2:3 --v 6.1

a full body shot of a male grimdark initiate. He wears a simple grimdark gothic robe. His face is visible. In the background is an underground dark grimdark gothic cathedral in a hive city with llights. digital painting --ar 2:3 --v 6.1 --no marine

Movie still, documentary photography, editorial, in the style of Martin Parr: an off-centered shot of an group of two teenagers sitting on the floor in a bedroom, playing horror video games. They look scared, each holding a PlayStation 5 controller in their hands. The lighting is dim with Halloween decorations creating an eerie atmosphere. The camera angle is facing the two teenagers. Cinematic lighting, 35mm, intricate details --ar 16:9

realistic, fantasy style, egyptian inspired, labyrinth tunnel, The floor of the corridor is uneven and cracked, with jagged stones jutting out at odd angles. Each step is accompanied by the unsettling sound of shifting rock, as if the ground could give way at any moment.

realistic, fantasy style, egyptian inspired, labyrinth tunnel, The corridor stretches ahead, bathed in a dim, shifting light. The shadows along the walls seem to move and writhe on their own, creating the illusion of figures lurking just beyond sight.

realistic, fantasy style, egyptian inspired, labyrinth tunnel, a section of the labyrinth where the walls are covered in ancient, crumbling hieroglyphs. As they progress, the whispers of unseen voices grow louder, and the characters begin to hear their own darkest fears and regrets spoken aloud.

movie still, documentary photography, editorial, Martin Parr style, off centered shot of a group of two teenagers looking tv sitting on the floor of a bedroom, playing horror video games. The lighting is dim with Halloween decorations and atmosphere.cinematic light, 35mm, intricate details --ar 16:9

vector drawing of winding stairs , at the top of stairs is a giant orchid, the top of the stairs is full of life and bright living plants, the bottom of stairs is a dark cave and dangerous full of unknown, skulls on bottom stairs, broken damaged stone stairs, dangerous stairs, black and white, clean lines , white background

a wide 4k photorealistic image of a corked glass bottle with blue lightning inside of it, floating sideways in a rough all red sea. dark dramatic night scene

a full body shot of a female slim grimdark government administrator. She wears a tailored grimdark uniform with a cape. In the background is a gothic grimdark admin building. digital painting --ar 2:3 --v 6.1 --no marine

a full body shot of a female skinny grimdark government administrator. She wears a scruffy grimdark uniform with a cape. In the background is a gothic grimdark bar. digital painting --ar 2:3 --v 6.1 --no marine

A detailed comic book depicton of a vampire with a bald head, many earings and a large hoop earing. He has pimples growing across his corpselike skin. No lips and a large row of vampiric teeth. Wearing a leather jacket.

H. R. Giger inspired alien tentacle, single tentacle in frame, desert in the background, photorealistic, side shot, sunset background, photography, photorealistic, 4K resolution, high detail --ar 16:9 --v 5.0

A full-body shot of a South Indian boy, around 13-14 years old, wearing denim jeans, a beige t-shirt, and a jacket. He looks very fear, with signs of a chase and red marks on his on his body. The camera angle is slightly low, capturing the intensity of the moment and the boy is looking above the camera which is slightly up, --ar 16:9

a full body shot of a male skinny grimdark government administrator. He wears a scruffy grimdark uniform with a cape. In the background is a gothic grimdark bar. digital painting --ar 2:3 --v 6.1 --no marine

Screengrab from a ridley scott film of an H. R. Giger inspired alien tentacle, single tentacle in frame, detailed ribbed skin, desert in the background, photorealistic, side shot, sunset background, photography, photorealistic, 4K resolution, high detail --ar 16:9 --v 5.0

Screengrab from a ridley scott film of an H. R. Giger inspired alien tentacle, photorealistic, side shot, sunset background, photography, photorealistic, 4K resolution, high detail --ar 16:9 --v 5.0

Screengrab from a ridley scott film of an H. R. Giger inspired alien tentacle holding a glass of whiskey, photorealistic, side shot, sunset background, photography, photorealistic, 4K resolution, high detail --ar 16:9 --v 5.0

a full body shot of a male grimdark government administrator. He wears scruffy grimdark uniform. In the background is a gothic grimdark bar. digital painting --ar 2:3 --v 6.1 --no marine

a 13 years south indian boy standing out of fear. fear in his eyes, standing behind a sound indian hero who is in his 30s with intensive looks. kid wearing tshirt and a jacket over the tshirt and a denim jeans. --ar 16:9

CAMERA IS POSITIONED AT THE TOP OF THE CLIFF, POV A PERSON LOOKING DOWN THE EDGE OF A CLIFF, NO FEET OR LEGS OR OTHER HUMAN BODY PARTS IN SHOT, JUST THE POV SHOT, elevated aerial shot, a cliff on a spooky stormy island, the camera is positioned at the top of the cliff and is looking down the cliff at the choppy stormy sea down below, the weather is dark gloomy spooky and stormy, atmospheric, thunder, hyper realistic, ultra realistic, photoreal, 4k, 8k, --ar 3:5

someone holding on to the edge of a cliff, they are looking up at the camera which is above them, they are looking at the camera above them and you can see their scared face, they are scared and looking up at the camera which is above them the camera is above them and they are scared, above choppy sea water, they are scared, stormy spooky dark weather, hyper realistic, ultra realistic, photoreal, 4k, 8k, --ar 3:5

someone holding on to the edge of a cliff, they are looking up at the camera which is above them, above choppy sea water, they are scared, stormy spooky dark weather, hyper realistic, ultra realistic, photoreal, 4k, 8k, --ar 3:5

a person looking at the camera, they are looking at the camera, facing the camera, you can see their face, their face is in view and they are looking at the camera, it is at the camera they are looking, the camera they are looking at is above them,someone holding on to the edge of a cliff, THE WATER IS FAR BELOW THEM, they are looking up at the camera which is above them, they are looking at the camera above them and you can see their scared face, they are scared and looking up at the camera which is above them the camera is above them and they are scared, above choppy sea water, they are scared, stormy spooky dark weather, hyper realistic, ultra realistic, photoreal, 4k, 8k, --ar 3:5

SCARED PERSON, a person looking at the camera, they are looking at the camera, facing the camera, you can see their face, their face is in view and they are looking at the camera, it is at the camera they are looking, the camera they are looking at is above them,someone holding on to the edge of a cliff, they are looking up at the camera which is above them, they are looking at the camera above them and you can see their scared face, they are scared and looking up at the camera which is above them the camera is above them and they are scared, above choppy sea water, they are scared, stormy spooky dark weather, hyper realistic, ultra realistic, photoreal, 4k, 8k, --ar 3:5

a person looking at the camera, they are looking at the camera, facing the camera, you can see their face, their face is in view and they are looking at the camera, it is at the camera they are looking, the camera they are looking at is above them,someone holding on to the edge of a cliff, they are looking up at the camera which is above them, they are looking at the camera above them and you can see their scared face, they are scared and looking up at the camera which is above them the camera is above them and they are scared, above choppy sea water, they are scared, stormy spooky dark weather, hyper realistic, ultra realistic, photoreal, 4k, 8k, --ar 3:5

a full body shot of a male warhammer 40k hive ganger. She wears a scruffy grimdark street clothes. In the background is a gothic grimdark bar. digital painting --ar 2:3 --v 6.1

a person hanging off the edge of a cliff looking up at the camera, the person looks scared, the setting is a spooky stormy british island, it is dark and scary, below the person's dangling feet you can see the roaring sea, stormy thunderous waves, the person is scared, hyper realistic, ultra realistic, photoreal, 4k, 8k, --ar 3:5

elevated view shot, aerial shot, pov looking over the edge of the top of the cliff, 4 people climbing up the side of a cliff in a dark stormy spooky british island, you can see the menacing sea below them, choppy waves, one person is at the top of the cliff and is holding on dangling off the edge looking scared, spooky, ultra realistic, hyper realistic, 4k, 8k, --ar 3:5

elevated view shot, aerial shot, 4 people climbing up the side of a cliff in a dark stormy spooky british island, you can see the menacing sea below them, choppy waves, one person is at the top of the cliff and is holding on dangling off the edge looking scared, spooky, ultra realistic, hyper realistic, 4k, 8k, --ar 3:5

Voland character in novel Master and Margarita by Bulgakov, mysteries old men with a cane is dressed in strict gray suit, sitting on chair, flock of crows is flying around, black cat around, many lit candles stay on the floor, photo --v 6.0

a drawing of a girl paints lipstick on a skull and holds it up above her head to the sun, sun rays shine in the cracks of the skull in the style of Ingmar Bergman

Movie still, documentary photography, editorial, in the style of Martin Parr: an off-centered shot of a group of two teenagers sitting on the floor of a bedroom, deeply engrossed in playing horror video games featuring zombies. The room is dimly lit, adorned with colorful Halloween lights that create a festive yet eerie atmosphere. Shadows dance on the walls, while the glow from the TV screen illuminates their focused faces. Gaming consoles and snacks are scattered around them, adding to the lively environment. High level of detail, vibrant colors, and a sense of excitement mixed with fear. Cinematic lighting, 35mm, intricate details --ar 16:9

A group of two teenagers sitting on the floor of a bedroom, engrossed in playing horror video games featuring zombies. The room is dimly lit with colorful Halloween lights creating a festive yet eerie atmosphere. Shadows dance on the walls as the glow from the TV screen illuminates their focused faces. Gaming consoles and snacks are scattered around them, adding to the lively environment. High level of detail, vibrant colors, and a sense of excitement mixed with fear.

Movie still, documentary photography, editorial, in the style of Martin Parr off-centered shot of Two young women sitting side by side in a dimly lit room, sharing a single headphone while intently looking at a phone held between them, listening to a horror podcast. Their expressions are filled with fear, eyes wide as they absorb the chilling audio. The room is shrouded in shadows, with soft light casting eerie shapes on the walls. The atmosphere is tense and suspenseful, enhanced by subtle details like flickering candles or ghostly shadows. High level of detail, dramatic lighting, and an overall sense of dread. High level of detail, dramatic lighting, and an overall sense of dread. Cinematic light, 35mm, intricate details --ar 16:9

a close up of a human girl mouth with her tongue sticker out with a tab of acid designed to look like a sticker on her tongue it’s a picture of a cat floating with red eyes with lots of coins surrounding him very detailed tab but you can still see most of her tongue for context.

Movie still, documentary photography, editorial, in the style of Martin Parr off-centered shot of father, a mother, and two teenagers--sitting together on a comfortable sofa in their living room, watching a horror movie. The room is dimly lit, with Halloween decorations. She is holding bowls of candy, and their expressions show a mix of fear and laughter at what they see on the screen. Capturing the Halloween spirit. Cinematic light, 35mm, intricate details --ar 16:9

Movie still, documentary photography, editorial, in the style of Martin Parr off-centered shot of father, a mother, and two teenagers--sitting together on a comfortable sofa in their living room, watching a horror movie. The room is dimly lit, with Halloween decorations. They are holding bowls of candy in their hands, and their expressions show a mix of fear and laughter at what they see on the screen. Capturing the Halloween spirit. Cinematic light, 35mm, intricate details --ar 16:9

Movie still, documentary photography, editorial, in the style of Martin Parr off-centered shot of father, a mother, and two teenagers--sitting together on a comfortable sofa in their living room, watching a horror movie on a television. The room is dimly lit, with Halloween decorations. They are holding bowls of candy in their hands, and their expressions show a mix of fear and laughter at what they see on the screen. Capturing the Halloween spirit. Cinematic light, 35mm, intricate details --ar 16:9

ultra wide shot, camera is far away, full bodies are in shot, a row of five people, of various genders and ethnicities, some black people some white people, all stood next to each other in a row facing the camera, the lighting is fairly dark so their faces are not clear, the setting is an abandoned army barracks on a stormy british island, hyper realistic, ultra realistic, photoreal, dark, spooky, 4k, 8k, --ar 3:4

paper cut style, A person standing alone in a vast, foggy landscape, symbolizing a future once filled with ambition now erased, color dark and stormy, The figure filled with a deep sense of despair and powerlessness. Faint traces of what once were vivid, colorful dreams linger in the background, now ghostly and fading, Atmosphere melancholic

ultra wide shot, camera is far away, full bodies are in shot, a row of five people, they look slightly scared, of various genders and ethnicities, all stood next to each other in a row facing the camera, the lighting is fairly dark so their faces are not clear, the setting is an abandoned army barracks on a stormy british island, hyper realistic, ultra realistic, photoreal, dark, spooky, 4k, 8k, --ar 3:4

Illustrate a delicate porcelain doll dressed in an elaborate, ceremonial robe inspired by East Asian traditions, standing inside an open cardboard box. Use intricate cross-hatching techniques to render the ornate patterns on the doll’s flowing garment, emphasizing texture and shadow. The doll’s expression is neutral and slightly enigmatic, capturing a mix of detachment and mystery characteristic of Gorey’s figures. The setting inside the box should be minimal, evoking a sense of confinement and unease, with subtle shadows creeping into the edges of the box. Add an eerie element like a faint mist surrounding the scene to enhance the surreal atmosphere. Keep the background sparse and dark to amplify tension and draw focus on the doll, leaving room for narrative interpretation. Incorporate symbolic objects, such as a small clock or a single feather, to hint at hidden themes of time, identity, or transformation

Create an eerie puppet theater scene inspired by Edward Gorey’s aesthetic. The characters should feature gaunt figures with exaggerated, elongated limbs, expressive yet melancholic eyes, and subtle wrinkles, using intricate cross-hatching to emphasize texture and depth. Capture the peculiar dynamic between the puppets and their human operators, blending surreal detachment with quiet intimacy. The puppets’ costumes should evoke an early 20th-century theatrical vibe, worn and slightly ragged. Include symbolic elements like nooses hanging from above and a gramophone resting on the table, hinting at themes of fate, nostalgia, and finality. Use a minimal background with just a hint of stage curtains, leaving most of the scene immersed in shadows. Subtle lighting should direct attention to the puppets' hauntingly blank stares, drawing viewers into a world that feels both whimsical and unsettling.

Illustrate a quirky, puppet-like character with an elongated green face, exaggerated stitched eyebrows, and an awkward, expressive grin. Use intricate cross-hatching to capture the texture of the character’s fuzzy material and the subtle shadows cast by its asymmetrical eyes. The character’s ill-fitting suit jacket should feature detailed stitching lines and wrinkles, enhancing the eerie, worn-out appearance. Place the character in a minimalist workshop setting, where only essential tools--screwdrivers, pliers, and bolts--are hinted at with symbolic precision. Let the background fade into hazy, cross-hatched shadows, creating a subtle sense of unease and vacancy, typical of Gorey’s atmospheric settings. Include hidden details like a small cat lurking in the shadows or an ominous clock faintly ticking, reinforcing the surreal narrative of the scene. Focus on the character's comically unnatural posture, as if caught mid-movement, evoking a strange blend of humor and melancholy.

Create an eerie illustration in the style of Edward Gorey, featuring a marionette-like figure crossing a precarious bridge. The character should have a stylized, abstract form with slightly elongated limbs and an eerie, emotionless expression, carrying a small branch or foliage as a symbolic object. Use intricate cross-hatching and delicate linework to convey texture and depth, from the puppet's flowing garments to the bridge’s fragile structure. The scene should feel surreal and unsettling, with subtle shadows and carefully spaced negative space to heighten the sense of isolation. Render the background minimally, leaving only hints of wooden structures or mysterious shapes, contributing to a sense of abandonment. Focus on symbolic elements to evoke hidden meanings--perhaps the foliage suggests fleeting hope or burden, while the bridge signifies a journey across fragile emotions. Ensure the composition balances intricacy with simplicity, reflecting Gorey's distinct aesthetic and melancholic atmosphere.

Create an eerie, whimsical illustration in the style of Edward Gorey, featuring a peculiar, plush-like dog with exaggerated, slightly unsettling features. Use intricate cross-hatching to render the fur texture in fine detail, capturing the unevenness and softness of the material. The expression should evoke an odd mixture of calmness and unease, as if frozen in an unnatural smile. Keep the background minimal, perhaps suggesting the hint of a domestic setting with only sparse elements like kitchen utensils or abstract furniture outlines in the shadows. Add subtle symbolic motifs--perhaps a small clock or a bird’s silhouette in the corner--to hint at a hidden narrative or an eerie sense of time standing still. Utilize negative space to enhance the surreal, dream-like quality, blending whimsical charm with a melancholic undertone.

Create an eerie, refined illustration in the style of Edward Gorey, depicting a solitary figure in an elegant white gown standing within a dimly lit, richly decorated room. Use intricate cross-hatching to capture the texture of the flowing gown and the ornate furniture. Ensure the figure appears emotionless, with a slightly rigid, unnatural pose to evoke Gorey’s signature detachment. The setting should feature high-contrast lighting, with dark shadows and subdued highlights emphasizing a sense of quiet tension. Simplify the background to include only essential elements--a few potted plants, a chandelier, and a decorative sofa--creating a minimalist but atmospheric environment. Introduce subtle symbolic motifs, such as a vase with wilting flowers or a flickering candle, hinting at melancholy or hidden emotions. Employ fine lines and negative space to convey a sense of isolation, elegance, and subtle unease.

Create a black-and-white line drawing in the style of a classical scene from Hamlet. Hamlet stands alone, his face consumed with worry and reflection, as he imagines escaping the troubles of this world through the cold embrace of sleep. His expression shifts from yearning for peace to hesitation, haunted by the question: ‘What dreams may come in that sleep?’ The weight of this thought is clear in his eyes, as he realizes that it is this uncertainty that makes life’s suffering persist. The background is dark and abstract, with faint, ghostly images suggesting dreams or nightmares lurking in the shadows. The atmosphere is one of internal conflict, with Hamlet caught between the desire for escape and the fear of the unknown. --ar 16:9 --v 6.0

a black and white drawing by Junji Ito of green Kermit the Frog falling into the abyss. highly stylized, focus on eyes, slugdy, putrid, screaming --v 5.0

black on white background, high contrast black work tattoo stencil, three headed Doberman heads, symmetrical, Cerberus, with a spiked collar around neck

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