Literary writers often employ "murky" to evoke atmospheres steeped in darkness, uncertainty, and foreboding. In some texts it lends a tangible sense of physical obscurity—describing foggy landscapes, clouded skies, or dimly lit interiors that heighten the reader’s sense of unease [1], [2]. In other instances, "murky" serves metaphorically to signal moral ambiguity or a troubled past, as when a character’s memories or future prospects are shrouded in uncertainty [3], [4]. This flexible adjective, appearing in works from dramatic tragedy to modern narrative depictions of gloom, enriches the emotional landscape and deepens the tone of the narrative [5].