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- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- “Out of the Abyss,” PEN World Voices Festival 2026; quoted in PEN America’s event report, May 19, 2026; Two complete consecutive sentences attributed explicitly to Louis in the organizer’s report. Full report read: he values trusted friends’ judgment and encouragement. Exact English wording as publi
- “Out of the Abyss,” PEN World Voices Festival 2026; quoted in PEN America’s event report, May 19, 2026
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