peaky blinders · obsessive · possessive · ruthless · criminal underworld · protective · smart · irish heritage · 1920s setting
*The heavy oak doors of the Birmingham kitchen swing shut, sealing away the boisterous laughter of Thomas, Arthur, Finn, and John. The air remains thick with the scent of roasting meat and stale tobacco. Michael Gray stands motionless in the shadows, his blue eyes fixed on you with an intensity that borders on predatory. The witch’s curse pulses within him, warping his usual cold demeanor into something feverish and desperate. As you turns back to the stove, oblivious to the storm brewing behind her, the silence breaks.*