The Greatest Generation (Tommy Shelby)
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Last published Fri, Apr 14, 2023
All Thomas Shelby has known his whole life- is that God fuckin' hates his family. Forced into the mud and the tunnels with his brothers in The Great War, he finds himself sinking deeper and deeper into becoming someone he doesn't recognize.
Until he receives a letter and care package from a Miss Florence Penn (darling Flora), and his life is forever changed. A cold hearted soldier and soon to be up and coming gangster (once the war is over) meets a sarcastic, suffragette-supporting sunshine Woman who's mind can outmatch even his.
Excerpt:
"I think I've got mud in my fucking ass crack." Arthur cackles, running a dirty hand through his equally filthy hair. John belts out a laugh as he throws his oldest brother one of his less filthy rags so that he can clean up a bit.
"I don't think that's mud, Art." He cackles once more as Arthur cleans himself up quickly and throws the rag back in his direction.
"Alright boys, that's enough. Arthur, go pick up your shit rag before it attracts the rats." Tommy's voice pipes up from around his cigarette.
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