A high-quality 3D portrait rendering of a Ghoul standing vigil at the infernal gates, its form both sinister and captivating. The ghoul's skull blazes with an unholy fire, casting a fierce glow through its intense, glistening red eyes. Its slender, towering figure is draped in tattered rags, barely concealing a highly intricate skeletal frame. Surrounding it, the background roars with vivid, detailed flames, illuminating the scene with an ominous, fiery glow. Steeped in dark fantasy horror, the atmosphere is enriched by dramatic, cinematic lighting, creating a hauntingly beautiful visual. The perspective is artful and slightly soft-focus, shot with an f/2.2 depth of field for a dreamlike effect. The ghoul's visage remains free of horns, eyes, nose, hair, and text, allowing the pure essence of dread to emerge from this evocative scene.