Upon arrival at Barton Prison, Julian is processed and taken to a cell occupied by a prisoner named Gordon, who soon becomes his lover. However, six months later, a jealous guard sends Gordon to another wing of the prison, separating the lovers. Not to be deterred, Julian sends a message to Gordon via Lanky, another prisoner, which starts a long correspondence between them.<br><br>Through their letters, readers learn more about the two men -- their backgrounds, their secrets, their hopes and dreams. The letters reveal the story of two lovers trapped inside a prison, separated from the world outside and from each other.<br><br>But prison life is hard. There are bashings and murders. There are corrupt prison officers and violent inmates. How can Julian, who comes from an upper middle-class family and is incarcerated for an accident, hope to survive against such odds, especially when he becomes the target of a particularly corrupt and vicious screw?

Letters from the Inside

You stupid, jealous fuck. Nothing will happen between Preston and me. Read my lips. NOTHING. I have to admit that, in a way, it’s kind of nice you’re jealous. But thanks for your thoughts and words. I’m glad the visit went well and that everything turned out for the best. I bet your mother was glad to spend some time with you, too.


Hey, I heard there was some trouble over in D Block. What happened?


There are rumours that Gregson’s coming back. He’s like a bloody cockroach. Can’t get rid of him. Like a rat. I heard Edwards over the other side from me is getting paroled. That means there’s a bed opening up. Might be a good time to ask the governor for a transfer back to A Block, before that Gregson bastard gets back.


Chapter 7