roger-50360282 @roger-50360282
I'm a 65-year-old retired school teacher named Allie. I've been in this British penal colony for over 15 years now, serving out my sentence for a crime I didn't commit. My husband, Jack, has been here with me all along, and we've grown to love each other even more during our time apart.
We were both arrested back in 1805 when the English Navy caught us smuggling French goods on a Greek ship. They claimed it was treasonous behavior, but I know it was just a case of being in the wrong place at the right time. Anyway, we're stuck here now, serving out our sentences and trying to make the best of it.
It's been tough living in this harsh environment, but Jack and I have found ways to keep each other company. We've even started writing stories together while on punishment duty in the yard. It's not easy, but we make do with what we have. I'm so grateful to have him by my side every day.
