A haunting watercolor scene depicts a small figure in a bright orange dress standing on white stairs that appear to float against a dark, ethereal background. The backdrop is dominated by deep blues and teals, with dripping watercolor effects creating an unsettling atmosphere. Throughout the shadowy landscape, orange flames and lights flicker from tiny buildings and windows, suggesting a distant village ablaze. A small cat sits on the stairs near the figure, while ghostly shapes and shadows lurk in the murky background. The composition is split between the stark white geometric stairs in the foreground and the fluid, organic shapes of the threatening landscape behind. A pale moon hovers in the upper left corner, casting an eerie glow over the scene. The contrast between the innocent orange dress and the sinister background creates a striking emotional tension that aligns with the artwork's ominous title.