The word "reported" in literature serves as a versatile signal that information is being relayed from another source, often adding a layer of credibility, distance, or authority to the narrative. In historical and factual accounts, it frequently indicates that an event or statement has been documented or widely circulated—as when Twain notes that the Colonel’s wounds became known only after the deposition was taken as reported ([1]) or when a military action is officially recorded ([2], [3]). In other literary contexts, "reported" can introduce hearsay or myth, as seen in Doyle’s recounting of an uncle’s reputed success ([4]) or in Skirnir’s delivery of a fabled message ([5]), thereby suggesting that what follows might be as much legend as fact. This usage also extends into journalism, scientific observation, and even personal testimony throughout literature, reinforcing the reader’s awareness that the narrative is built on accounts delivered by others ([6], [7], [8]).