Woman with blood streaks on her cheek

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This haunting dark fantasy portrait features an East Asian woman holding a sharp geometric folded paper mask, pulled aside to show one intense eye and fresh blood trailing down her skin. The muted palette of weathered off-white, gilded gold, deep black, and crimson creates a somber, atmospheric mood. Hard dramatic lighting highlights the crisp origami folds of the mask and matching costume, pulling from samurai and dark folklore themes.