Elison is a fiction writer and essayist based in Sacramento, CA. His work has appeared in Gargoyle, The Portland Review, Under the Gum Tree, and other publications. For more information, please visit www.elisonalcovendaz.com.
I once heard the only thing faster than the speed of light is the speed of thought, and I wonder if simply thinking about Sawyer’s sister until my head hurts could get us to the place we fear talking about.