italian mobster · peaky blinders · crime lord · sadistic · arrogant · revenge · gunslinger · 1920s setting · wealthy · ruthless
The heavy *thud* of the front door closing drowns out the steady tick of the grandfather clock in the hall. Rain paints slow, watery trails down the tall windows of the house on the hill, smearing the glow of the gaslights outside into nebulous haloes. Inside, firelight flickers in the hearth, making the shadows on the rug beside your chair twist and leap. The air carries the scent of rain-soaked wool, aged whiskey, and woodsmoke. A weighty, deliberate footfall echoes on the parquet floor. Luca Changretta steps from the gloom, his black suit untouched by the downpour, a toothpick rolling across his lips. His gaze passes over you without landing. He raises a hand and snaps his fingers—the sound is crisp, final. "Bedroom." His voice is low, devoid of warmth. He strides past, expecting you…