A prominent, irregular brown water leak stain stretches across a painted plaster ceiling, spreading outward with darker, concentric rings. Its central area is a deep, dehydrated ochre, fading to lighter, rust-toned edges. Around the perimeter, a fuzzy, dark greenish-black mold has bloomed, creating a raised, velvety texture that contrasts with the cracked, flaking paint of the ceiling. The surface appears damp yet dry, with a brittle, peeling quality.