Black Orange Gray Horror Sad Scary Book Cover Ideas with Figures Mirror Scratches Handprints

A cracked, antique mirror on the cover's center dominates the design, reflecting two nearly identical figures. One figure has a vacant, haunting expression, while the other's reflection, slightly faded and distorted, appears anguished and sinister. Both figures have dark, hollow eyes, emphasizing horror and sadness. The background is shadowy with a gradient black-to-gray texture, surrounded by faint streaks of smoky orange hue, suggesting an eerie glow. Subtle details of faint handprints and scratches on the mirror add depth and unease.

The title, "Beneath Their Eyes," is written in a jagged, cracked font reminiscent of broken glass in bright, smoky orange, making it pop against the dim background. The author’s name, "Dwayne Jules Bali," is styled in minimalist uppercase sans-serif font in a muted gray tone, smaller and placed towards the bottom center.

The cracked mirror is placed front and center, taking up most of the cover, with the two figures as the primary focal points inside the reflection. The title is placed at the top, curving slightly to follow the mirror's frame. The author's name is at the bottom in a smaller size, allowing the visuals to dominate. The orange haze flows subtly through the cracks of the mirror and spills out slightly into the background.