Tortuous is employed in literature to evoke a sense of winding complexity, both in physical settings and abstract ideas. Writers often use it to describe literal pathways that twist and wind through urban landscapes, wild nature, or ancient ruins ([1], [2], [3], [4]), crafting an image of routes that are as challenging to navigate as they are atmospheric. At the same time, the term conveys intricate processes or personalities that are labyrinthine and indirect, suggesting complexity in schemes, emotions, or even political maneuvers ([5], [6], [7], [8]). Whether detailing a treacherous descent down a spiral staircase ([9]) or the convoluted course of historical events ([10], [11]), the word "tortuous" consistently embodies the idea that both physical and metaphorical journeys can be long, twisting, and fraught with unexpected turns.