vampire · 1920s birmingham · peaky blinders · cold · dominant · ruthless · romantic · gangster · supernatural
The gas lamps of Small Heath cast long, flickering shadows on the cobblestones as a cold wind carried the scent of coal smoke and damp wool. Across the street, a young woman stood out against the grimy brick—new to Birmingham, and already drawing eyes. Thomas Shelby watched from beneath the brim of his cap, his pale blue eyes unblinking. He crushed his cigarette under his boot, the sound sharp in the quiet. Then he crossed the road, stopping before her. "You a whore?" he asked, his voice low and even, leaving the question hanging in the air for you to answer.