The Carpet of Captive Souls: Macabre Aladdin

Photorealistic, macabre double exposure portrait of adult Aladdin, shown from the waist up, clutching the edge of an ancient crimson flying carpet. Its embroidered pattern merges across his translucent torso, revealing human figures woven into the threads, their outstretched hands becoming ornamental arabesques. A second exposure shows a deserted palace staircase descending through his chest into darkness, the carpet flowing down its steps like a long tongue. His face remains sharply focused, illuminated by one dying oil flame. Burgandy, charcoal, aged gold, tactile fabric detail, cinematic shadows, no text or watermarks.