In literature, "malevolent" is used to evoke a deep-seated sense of hostility and ill intent, often imbuing characters or atmospheres with an aura of pervasive danger. Writers employ the term to denote both human malice and supernatural wickedness—for example, it describes a spirit animated by unjust hostility ([1]) and can also characterize demonic forces or cursed destinies ([2], [3]). It appears as a descriptor for personal animus, as when a character’s look or silence hints at hidden, harmful designs ([4], [5]), and even extends to abstract constructs of fate or destiny that seem to harbor malevolent power ([6]). This versatility in usage reinforces the word’s ability to paint vivid images of corruption, danger, and the clash between benevolent and malign influences in diverse narrative contexts ([7], [8]).