Day 520

I found it a little odd today that there weren't as many guards in the courtyard. So I just had a brief walk and headed back to my cell, almost unwatched. Was nice to read my book though.

Day 519

I am enjoying my walk around the courtyard every day. Life seems to be good at the moment, books to read - walks around the courtyard. And somebody keeps waving at me.

Day 518

It wasn't a one off!! Around the courtyard again today! They gave me a blanket for the walk, but I still couldn't wait to get back to the cell. And I found out the time, 2:12pm. Somebody waved at me from the office tower opposite.

Day 517

A surprise! I got to see daylight today! For the first time in just over a year I was taken for a walk around the courtyard. Brr, was cold so was happy to get back to my cell.

Day 516

The brick got cemented up quite quickly today. A bricklayer from outside came in - Harry was his name. He was also doing some work next door. After he left, I noticed he'd forgotten his security pass.

Day 515

I kept considering the brick today. I wondered if it was because of the brick that I had got so much gas, so I reported it. Cant have holes in the wall, can we?

Day 514

There has been an increase in security today. A guard has been in every hour to check that I was still there. What do they think I was going to do? Escape?

Day 513

I was put back in my cell today. The smell of gas has disappeared. However, a guard checked next door and fell down a down hole in the floor! Wish that was my cell!

Day 512

I like the prison Doctor, she's very pretty. A guard said I was hallucinating because of the gas, but the effect would wear off. They also said I might want to get back to my cell before I realise what the Doctor really looks like.

Day 511

I shouted through the hole today and there was a lot of scrambling before it went silent. The guards charged into my cell and before I knew it, I was taken to the Prison Doctor

Day 510

The brick fell on the floor and the smell of gas pushed through into my cell. A voice said " 'ere Bob, has that mains ruptured?" and I heard a low grunt that seemed cavernous. I looked through the hole and could see movement, but nobody screamed at me today.

Day 509

I felt a little unwell this morning. A bit nauseous and dizzy. I thought I heard voices in the neighbouring cell, but quite frankly I felt too sick to check.

Day 508

There was a lot of noise next door today. The guards were in and out quite frequently. According to the guard that bought my lunch, they think they can smell gas and have sealed it off. I looked at my baked beans and decided not to eat them.

Day 507

Bath Day!!! Yippee. I've had my hair shaved and a proper shave (by the barber) I smell really sweet now. They even put some aftershave on called "Parfum bon marché" - Sounds expensive!

Day 506

A guard came in today with some kind of detector. I asked him what it was and he said it detected certain chemicals. It went crazy when he walked in with it and so he ordered a bath for me.

Day 505

Nothing from next door. The brick is still loose and I can remove it. But it's a dark part of the cell even when the light is on. And I can smell something every time I remove it.

Day 504

There has been a lot of activity since yesterday. After that scream, the guards charged in but nothing was found. I am not telling them that somebody spoke to me, or they will think I am making it up again.

Day 503

The brick moved on its own today and somebody whispered at me "Who are you, you weren't at the health and safety meeting" But when I showed my face at the hole, he screamed and disappeared.

Day 502

I woke up with a start this morning. Something heavy landed on my foot and I realised it was a brick. There was a hole in the wall about the same size, so I put it back.

Day 501

I asked a guard about the noises and he confirmed that they had quite a few inmates turn up from another prison. But they have all been put in section 3. So who is next door I wonder?

Day 500

I've been here 500 days today. Wonder if I get a special treat? I heard a whisper again today and I know I am not hearing things, it didn't make much sense, something like "not the right plan".

Day 499

There's been a bit of noise and commotion today, a lot of distant cells being slammed shut and noises that sound like other inmates. I can't quite figure out what is going on, but I know I am not alone now!