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I don't think anyone would think that an ellipsis represents doubt or anything. I think it's more, you know, hinting at the future. What lies ahead.

Sarah Dessen

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Sarah Dessen
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: June 6
Novelist
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Evanston
Illinois
Anyone
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Future
Hinting
Anything
Ellipsis
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Think
Ahead
Thinking
Lies
Doubt

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