The term “phantom” in literature often serves as a multifaceted symbol, evoking both tangible specters and abstract, elusive qualities. It can denote a literal ghostly figure whose presence provokes fear, mystery, or melancholy—as in characters who move silently or vanish into darkness [1][2]—while also representing intangible ideas such as lost ideals, haunting memories, or distorted perceptions of reality [3][4]. In some works, “phantom” is a personified notion that pursues or confronts protagonists, embodying not only supernatural dread but also the emotional residue of the past [5][6]. This dual nature allows authors to blur the boundaries between external hauntings and internal struggles, making the phantom both a physical apparition and a metaphor for intangible remnants that persist despite the passage of time [7][8].