The word slug in literature is a versatile term that shifts in meaning depending on its context. It can denote a literal slow-moving mollusk, evoking vivid imagery and a sense of creeping inevitability as seen in descriptions that bring to life the creature’s trail of dampness and decay [1], [2]. At the same time, slug is employed as a forceful verb, conveying the idea of hitting or striking with a heavy blow, which enhances the impact of physical confrontation or aggression in a narrative [3], [4], [5]. Furthermore, it works metaphorically to describe a sluggish or clumsy person, thereby serving as an insult imbued with cultural nuances [6], [7] while also appearing in technical contexts—as in ballistics, where it represents a projectile hurtling through the air [8], [9]. Through these varied uses, slug encapsulates themes ranging from natural sluggishness to the dynamics of conflict and characterization in literature.