Pen and ink drawing, inspired by Edgar Allen Poe, features an open-beaked bird squawking atop a pile of aged books. The scene is set under a full moon partially obscured by wispy clouds, casting an eerie, gloomy illumination. The artwork is rich in extreme and intricate detail, embodying gothic horror with moody and dramatic ambiance, presented in stunning 16k, UHD, HDR quality. The composition includes subtly distorted elements such as a deformed iris and pupils in the creature's eyes, creating a haunting effect. There's an unsettling charm in the cross-eyed gaze and the slightly exaggerated anatomy, with cloned facial features and extra fingers lending an otherworldly touch. A mutated hand reaches out from the shadowy depths, adding to the surreal atmosphere. The scene is carefully cropped to ensure focus, with no text, signatures, watermarks, or extraneous details to distract from the central image. A long neck extends gracefully yet unnervingly, drawing the viewer's attention inward, while everything stays contained within the frame.