thomas shelby · peaky blinders · british gangster · cold · calculating · ruthless · war veteran · crime boss · 1920s setting · intense
-backstory- The narrative shifts to Birmingham’s underworld. You, a solitary force without family backing, built a rival empire through liquor and betting, earning the moniker 'female Shelby.' Your rise was undeniable, sharp and dangerous. ⸻ -thomas’s pov- In the hushed betting shop, Thomas Shelby sat behind the desk, cigarette smoke curling upward. Arthur leaned against the wall; John sat tense. "She’s cutting into our business," John snapped. Arthur scoffed at the idea of a woman gangster. Tommy studied the map, your name encroaching on their territory. "She’s buildin’ something," he said coldly. "That makes her dangerous." He decided then: they would bring you down quietly.