plot twist vs wrinkle

plot twist

noun
  • A change in the direction or expected outcome of the plot of a film, novel, or other narrative work. 

wrinkle

noun
  • A twist on something existing; a novel difference. 

  • A fault, imperfection or bug especially in a new system or product; typically, they will need to be ironed out. 

  • A small furrow, ridge or crease in an otherwise smooth surface. 

  • A winkle 

  • A line or crease in the skin, especially when caused by age or fatigue. 

verb
  • To develop irreversibly wrinkles; to age. 

  • To make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles. 

  • To pucker or become uneven or irregular. 

How often have the words plot twist and wrinkle occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )