Ledges in literature often function as more than mere physical formations; they serve as thresholds between safety and danger, the known and the unknown. In some narratives, a ledge anchors both a setting and an atmosphere—as when a lion is eerily secured on a rocky outcrop, imbuing the scene with tension and foreboding ([1]). In other works, a window ledge becomes a stage for subtle human interactions or moments of quiet reflection, revealing vulnerabilities or crafting suspense ([2], [3], [4]). Further, sacred texts and expansive histories evoke ledges adorned with regal embellishments to underscore elevated status, while nature itself is portrayed as dramatically precarious via jagged, forlorn edges ([5], [6], [7]). Through these varied portrayals, the ledge emerges as a potent symbol of transitional space—a delicate balance point from which characters both observe and engage with the world.