You had me at Victorian era, 3 paragraphs is even better. I like length, and depth. 'My I wonder if she's thinking what I'm thinking' lol
The titles are cool; I like chess and thinks with strategies. Something with a psychological factor maybe. Witch could go hand in hand with Victorian detective and partner or suspect? [A man vs. man thing?]

A nun with thieves? Hmm, you have my interest. Would she know the gang or does she have a reason for running way? [wish to know more?]

For 'modern day' we could do something more fantasy or psychological? A insane asylum or prison setting?