Light Horror Book Cover Design (Evoking horror)

Visuals: A dark room with cracked and crumbling walls. A single narrow window with metal bars is slightly ajar, letting a beam of cold, silver moonlight pour inside. In the middle of the room, a young man sits on the floor with his back to the viewer, his shoulders hunched, and his silhouette illuminated by the faint moonlight. Shadows dominate the room, almost wrapping around the figure like ghostly tendrils.

Typography: The title "هواجس" is in a jagged, hand-brushed Arabic calligraphy style, white with a distressed texture, giving it an eerie and unrefined feeling. The author’s name "د. حمدي أبوالحسن" is smaller, in a classic serif Arabic font, clean and balanced, placed along the bottom of the cover to contrast with the chaotic mood of the title.

Layout: - Title "هواجس" placed prominently in the upper third of the cover, slightly askew to evoke a sense of disturbance. - The main visual (young man in a dark room with light from the window) occupies the central and lower two-thirds of the cover. - Author’s name near the bottom in a subtle, yet clearly readable position. - The light beam’s trajectory subtly leads the eye from the title to the figure, and finally to the author’s name.

Explanation: The visual composition emphasizes a sense of isolation and fear, with the dark room and figure reflecting the psychological horror element inherent in the story. The slight opening of the window offers a glimmer of hope or an unseen threat, adding narrative depth. The typography mirrors this contrast. The jagged brushstrokes of the title signify chaos, while the clean serif font for the author suggests stability or authority, making the composition balanced yet impactful. The layout draws the viewer’s eye naturally through the elements while reinforcing the mood of the book. The matte black stock absorbs light, enhancing the ominous tones, while the glossy UV detailing of the light beam and text provides heightened contrast and a visually striking highlight effect. This polish gives the cover an elegant, professional finish while reinforcing the thematic atmosphere.