The word “store” in literature is remarkably versatile, serving both as a literal repository and a metaphor for accumulated wealth, fate, or knowledge. In classical texts like Homer’s Odyssey [1] and Marco Polo’s travel accounts [2], “store” often denotes tangible provisions or treasures vital for survival. By contrast, in later literary works, the term shifts toward more abstract meanings; for example, Chekhov warns of “terrible grief in store” [3] and Horace Walpole muses on the woes fate may have in store [4], thereby using it as a symbol of unpredictable destiny. Meanwhile, in genres that capture everyday life, “store” takes on a very concrete form, referring to commercial establishments as seen in modern narratives [5], [6]. Additionally, authors like Shakespeare and his contemporaries employ “store” to refer to personal reserves—whether of reason [7] or merit [8]—highlighting its role as a metaphor for inner resources and potential. Overall, the rich range of examples—from material stockpiles to the accumulation of intangible qualities—demonstrates how “store” has been adapted over time to convey both physical and figurative abundance in literature.