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Michael O’Hanlon took up writing to pass away the time when on patrol serving in Her Majesty’s Submarine service. On leaving the Royal Navy he completed a creative writing course, and has had short stories broadcast on local radio and published in magazines. Out is his first novel and he is already writing the sequel.
At first glance1the prison cell seemed to be un-occupied. 2There were no photographs, pictures or pinups stuck to the walls. 3No letters from family or loved ones lying on the small table. 4
In the corner of the cell.5Not even a book to read to pass away the time. 6There was no sign of anyone trying to make it more inhabitable. 7But the cell wasn’t empty. 8
It had been occupied by an innocent man forAnd today he was being released.
