The word "scintilla" is notably employed to denote a barely perceptible amount—a mere trace or spark—often in relation to abstract qualities such as hope, truth, or evidence. Writers utilize it to underscore the absolute absence or minute presence of something, as when they insist there is "not a scintilla of hope" [1], "not a scintilla of genius" [2] or "not a scintilla of evidence" [3], [4]. Its usage is frequently paired with a host of synonyms like "iota," "mite," or "particle," reinforcing the idea of extreme smallness [5], [6]. Moreover, the word steps beyond its literal connotations in certain texts, becoming a name for characters imbued with uniqueness or allure, as when a character named Scintilla captures attention on the page [7], [8]. In this way, "scintilla" serves a dual purpose—both highlighting an almost negligible quantity and, occasionally, symbolizing a flicker of potential or identity within a broader narrative.