Literary authors often use "nettlesome" to convey a sense of persistent, irksome annoyance that might be both tangible and metaphorical. In some works, the term describes physical irritants—a prickly bush or obstinate animal that causes real discomfort, as when thorny weeds inflict wounds [1] or when a stubborn creature is hard to manage [2]. In other contexts, "nettlesome" characterizes troublesome subjects or moods, such as the vexing nature of witchcraft [3] or the sour temperaments of a character growing increasingly irritable [4]. This dual application not only enriches the imagery but also deepens the reader's sense of ongoing disturbance or discomfort within the narrative [5, 6, 7, 8].