The term “scrape” in literature is used with remarkable versatility, serving both a literal and a figurative function. On one hand, it describes physical actions—such as brushing ice off feet ([1]), scraping bark to examine its texture ([2]), or the audible friction of an object moving along a surface ([3], [4]). On the other hand, “scrape” often becomes a metaphor for difficult situations, referring to troublesome predicaments from which characters must extricate themselves, as seen when one vows not to be dragged into a problematic “scrape” ([5], [6], [7]). This dual usage enriches the narrative by evoking both tactile imagery and the emotional experience of overcoming adversity ([8], [9]).