Writers employ "perilous" to conjure vivid images of danger and risk in both physical journeys and metaphorical challenges. In many historical and adventure narratives, the term heightens the tension of treacherous voyages and battlefields—evoking the struggle of a ship against the sea or soldiers maneuvering through lethal conflict ([1], [2], [3]). It also colors scenes of personal or moral uncertainty, where the stakes are as high as life itself, be it in the midst of a rugged escape or an internal crisis ([4], [5], [6]). Even when tied to legendary or mystical settings—such as the fabled Castle Perilous or a knight’s daunting quest—it underlines the fine line between heroism and disaster ([7], [8], [9]).