The word “nest” in literature serves as a multifaceted symbol, evoking both physical sanctuary and metaphorical refuge. It often denotes a safe haven for living beings, as when a bird’s nest embodies home and care in nature and fantasy, seen in narratives where its protection or loss drives the plot [1, 2, 3]. Concurrently, authors employ the term to suggest vulnerability and disruption, whether in the form of an unwelcome intrusion or a symbol of personal confinement, as illustrated by the fall of a swallow’s nest leading to blindness [4] or the cramped home-nest that becomes too narrow for a restless spirit [5]. Moreover, “nest” expands beyond its natural context to represent clusters of activity or hidden secrets—from a secret hideaway in the midst of urban decay to a nest egg of future hope [6, 7]. This complexity allows the term to resonate on both tangible and allegorical levels across different literary traditions.