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Remembering Joshua Ryan: A Tribute to a Talented Storyteller

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It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of Joshua Ryan’s passing. Known for his remarkable storytelling, Josh was the creative force behind numerous long-form, multi-part male bondage narratives that take place in prison. Many of his captivating stories can be found in the Metalbond Prison Library, where they continue to resonate with readers.

Josh’s tales are not just stories; they are intricate worlds filled with rich character development and interwoven plot lines, often told from multiple perspectives. His unique ability to draw readers into his narratives set him apart in the genre.

The titles he graciously shared with Metalbond readers are:

The Convict
The Worc Program
Island Paradise – Part 1
Island Paradise – Part 2
The Prison Writer
My Trip to Paris

 

Note that these are lengthy, multi-chapter stories that invite you to dive deep into their narratives.

Beyond his work as Joshua Ryan, he also wrote under an alias, Prison Process. He shared his stories across platforms like Tumblr and Bdsmblr, and before that, he was on Flickr and was also active in several Yahoo groups. His dedication to storytelling and connection with his audience was truly inspiring.

Though I never had the pleasure of meeting Josh in person, our correspondence revealed a kind and thoughtful man. He built lasting relationships with fellow authors, offering support, edits, and encouragement that helped nurture the creative community. His impact was profound, touching the lives of many, including my own.

As we mourn the loss of this immensely talented writer, let us also celebrate the stories he shared and the connections he fostered. Joshua Ryan will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live on through his unforgettable narratives.

Prison Process aka Joshua Ryan on Tumblr

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My Trip to Paris – Chapter 15

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By Joshua Ryan

Chapter 15: Congratulations. You Are Here Forever

“Just do what I told you,” 8363 said.  “Do what I did.  It worked for me.  They’ll never throw me out of here.”

That’s what I was thinking about while Officer Yan marched me across the Parade Ground to the Examination Rooms, which were part of the Classroom Building.  It was February; snow was falling; I’d been in prison for almost a year.  I was having my one-year Custodial Review, which would be conducted by an officer in one of the Rooms.  I repeated to myself the answers that 8363 had given me.  Then I repeated them again, until I was sure I’d got them right.  They worked for him; they’d work for me.  There was no difference between us.

My assigned officer was Lieutenant Connors.  In the corridor, I waited in line, cuffed and shackled, behind the five other criminals waiting to see him.  One by one they went in and came out.  A couple were crying.  The rest appeared stoic.  Or indifferent, fated.  But in a situation like that, restraints need to be applied to everyone.  Officers can never predict when a criminal may do something unfortunate.  Then I heard “G023104411!”, and I entered the office.

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My Trip to Paris – Chapter 05

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By Joshua Ryan

Chapter 5: Home Is Where They Won’t Let You Leave

The sun hit my eyes and almost knocked me out; in those windowless rooms I’d forgotten that there was any such thing as sunlight.  I heard guards screaming around me; I felt my shoes smacking the concrete as I tried to run.  Then I heard “Squat!  Gear on the ground!  Squat!  Gear on the ground!  Squat DOWN!”  I saw lines of prisoners crouching, their gear stationed in front of them, and other prisoners, lowering their gear, preparing to squat.  Somebody—that old guy from the Uniform Room—stumbled, spilled his stack, then bowed and fumbled and bowed again, while a guard stood above him, shouting.  I made it to the third line and crouched, heart pumping out of my chest as the last of the prisoners got in position and the guards made a circle around us.  At least these guards didn’t have rifles.

But where was I?  It was a giant field covered with concrete—old concrete, the kind you see where some big building used to stand, and now there’s nothing left but the floor.  Around it, other old concrete, a city of old, yellowish buildings . . . .  What did Gordy say?  He said they’d repurposed some of the warehouses, and the old factory floors . . . .  Afterwards, they must have given all the buildings that coat of Soviet paint . . . .  Covers the weather damage, anyway . . . .  Smokestacks are still there . . . .  Must be the railroad on the other side . . . .  But thinking about real estate couldn’t make me forget the pain spreading up my legs.  The pain of having to squat on the pavement like a toad!  Whatever might exist in my head, my life was totally dependent on the choices of these men in their little light blue shirts.

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Update from Metal: A List of Characters in ‘The Prison Writer’ Story

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Hey prisoners, how are you enjoying the story ‘The Prison Writer’ by Joshua Ryan? At this point the first 16 chapters have appeared. There are five more yet to appear, for a total of 21 parts in all. Because there was a major shift in point of view in this story starting with Chapter 15, I thought it might be helpful to list the characters in the story.

These are my own notes that I jotted down while reading the entire series.

 

The Prison Writer by Joshua Ryan

The main characters in the story:

 

Steven Meres

Narrator of chapters 01 to 14

Aliases: 746051, Sten, Ven, Big Ven

A successful novelist who has a “side hustle” writing kinky prison stories.

 

Stanley Mason

The fake name Steven uses for his kinky stories.

 

Danny Brant

A character in Steven’s mainstream novels who gets locked up in prisons.

 

Jerry

Steven’s literary agent

 

Norman Jarrelson

Steven’s attorney, married to Louis

 

Dean Brannigan

A hunky deputy sheriff who has read Steven’s novels and who makes Steven an offer.

 

Craig

Dean’s partner

 

Junior

A big hot tattooed convict

 

Pablo

A convict who works as a barber

 

Sgt. Gideon

An officer who works prison intake

 

Finn Kolchak

Steven’s cellie

 

Greggy

A convict

 

Ernesto

Alias: Nesto

A convict on the chain who also has had dealings with Dean Brannigan on the outside

 

Jet (aka Jeffrey) and Cameron

Convicts and cellies who are in love with each other. Cameron had dealings with someone on the outside.

 

Carl Owen Abbott III

Narrator of chapters 15 to 21

Aliases: Colly, Lassie, Dog

A wealthy college student who is fascinated by the novels and stories written by Steven Meres

 

Wyatt

Carl’s brother

 

Donald Harmon

An acquaintance of Carl and Wyatt who works at the DOC.

 

“the guy”

Donald’s connection (who may or may not exist), who can pull strings in the system.

 

Alexander

Alias: Alec

a convict

 

As I mentioned, ‘The Prison Writer’ by Joshua Ryan is 21 chapters in all. If you have not been reading this story, you can click here to start at the beginning.

BONUS: Many shorter stories (with pictures) by Joshua Ryan are available at his Tumblr page, called Prison Process

Prison Process stories about prison