Black Orange Gray Horror Scary Book Cover Ideas with Shadows Windows Winding Path Abandoned House Misty Background Decrepit House Twisted Structure Dead Leaves Skeletal Tree Branches Orange Glow

An abandoned, decrepit house positioned in the center of the cover. The twisted structure is silhouetted against an unsettling gradient sky in black and ash-gray with eerie streaks of deep burnt orange. A long, winding path covered in dead leaves leads to the house, framed by skeletal tree branches that stretch ominously toward the edges of the design. The windows of the house emit a faint, sinister orange glow, suggesting a malevolent presence within. Faint, translucent shadows of indistinct figures blend into the misty background, enhancing the haunting atmosphere.

The book title, "The Echoing Halls," is written in sharp-edged, jagged serif font, with subtle cracks running through the letters to suggest decay. The title is placed near the top center in a bold white hue, slightly faded, giving it a ghostly, ethereal feel. The author name, "Vierne Obnimaga," is placed at the bottom in an understated sans-serif font, colored in dark gray with an orange glow for contrast.

The house serves as the central focal point. The title takes precedence at the top, providing balance to the composition against the haunting imagery. The glowing windows and streaks of orange create visual hierarchy, drawing the reader’s eyes to the center and outward. The layout uses symmetry but breaks it subtly with tilting tree branches and scattered dead leaves along the edges to maintain visual tension.