In literature, the word “gone” serves as a versatile marker of absence, transition, and transformation. Authors apply it both literally—to indicate physical departures, as in characters leaving a scene or place ([1], [2], [3])—and metaphorically, to convey the fading of memories, qualities, or eras ([4], [5], [6]). For instance, in some texts “gone” signals a sudden, irrevocable change, whether it is a location crumbling into ruin ([7]) or the loss of youth and vitality ([6]). Even in brief, understated moments, such as an overlooked facial expression ([8]) or the fleeting silence after a departure ([9]), “gone” encapsulates both the tangible and intangible shifts within the narrative. This multifaceted usage enriches the storytelling, allowing authors from Dickens to Shakespeare to evoke nuanced meanings with a single, potent word ([10], [11], [12]).