The word "fascinated" in literature often conveys an almost irresistible attraction—a state where characters are not merely interested, but utterly absorbed by the qualities of an object, idea, or person. In some works, it conveys a visceral, almost involuntary captivation: for instance, one character is drawn in by the grim, complex processes of war ([1]), while another is so entranced by the arresting details of a mysterious gaze that she cannot look away ([2], [3]). Other authors use the term to illustrate intellectual and emotional absorption, as when characters find themselves mesmerized by the power of rhetoric or a peculiar intellectual insight ([4]), or when an entire public is spellbound by an intriguing spectacle ([5]). Across these varied contexts, "fascinated" effectively captures a depth of engagement that is both passionate and, at times, subtly dangerous ([6], [7]).