A Queen26 Original Universe

THE SEVEN
CROWNS

Seven Kings · Seven Empires · One Syndicate
The Seven Crowns — illustrated lineup of all seven crime kings

Seven independent rulers. One brotherhood forged in blood. Seven stories waiting to unfold.

Meet the Kings ↓
Chapter 01

Born From Betrayal

Before they became brothers, some of them were enemies.

Long before the Seven Crowns ruled the criminal underworld, seven powerful men were building their own empires. Each commanded his own organization, territory, and influence.

But one ambitious crime lord wanted everything for himself. Through fabricated betrayals, stolen shipments, and carefully orchestrated conflicts, he turned several of them against each other, hoping they would destroy themselves.

Until one of the seven uncovered the truth.

Instead of continuing a war that served someone else's ambitions, he brought the others together with a proposition: unite their empires, eliminate their common enemy, and build something no rival could ever challenge again.

What began as an unlikely alliance became a brotherhood forged through blood, ambition, and absolute loyalty.

Seven independent empires. Seven equal rulers. One criminal kingdom.

THE SEVEN CROWNS WERE BORN.

Chapter 02

The Syndicate

SEVEN KINGS. SEVEN EMPIRES. ONE SYNDICATE.

The Seven Crowns are not simply an alliance of powerful criminals. They are a brotherhood.

Seven independent Kings. Seven criminal empires. Seven equal rulers bound by absolute loyalty, shared ambition, and a common history written in blood.

Each King commands his own organization, territory, and specialty. None answers to another. None stands above the rest.

Yet their power reaches far beyond their individual empires.

Their empires stretch far beyond their cities of origin. From the Americas to Europe, across the Balkans, Russia, Asia, and international trade routes, the Seven Crowns have established a criminal kingdom without borders.

Each Crown controls a different pillar of organized crime, but their networks are intertwined across continents. Together, they dominate the global underworld, extending their influence wherever power, money, and opportunity exist.

Their resources, connections, and organizations operate together. When one King needs something, he has six brothers whose empires can help him obtain it.

They may disagree. They may clash. They may even threaten to kill each other over a glass of whiskey.

But when an outsider threatens one of them, the Seven Crowns stand together.

The Four Laws

The Crown Code

01

I. NO KING ABOVE ANOTHER.

Every Crown is equal. Each King remains sovereign over his own empire.

02

II. SEVEN EMPIRES. ONE BROTHERHOOD.

Their resources, networks, and influence serve their shared ambitions.

03

III. TOUCH ONE CROWN. FACE ALL SEVEN.

An attack against one King is an attack against the brotherhood.

04

IV. BETRAYAL HAS NO CROWN.

Disagreements are permitted. Betrayal of the brotherhood is not.

Chapter 03

Meet the Kings

The brotherhood is only beginning.

Adrián Cabrera on his red velvet sofa
Crown 01 · The Serpent King · Vice / Miami

ADRIÁN
CABRERA

25 · Puerto Rican · The King of Vice

“Pleasure has a price. He decides how much.”

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The Man Behind PECADO

Adrián Cabrera rules Miami's most exclusive nightlife empire. From his infamous nightclub PECADO, a luxurious playground for billionaires, celebrities, politicians, and criminals, to its private RED ROOM, an extravagant VIP suite reserved for his personal entertainment, his influence stretches through drugs, prostitution networks, and forbidden pleasures.

Born an orphan in Puerto Rico, Adrián grew up with nothing. Hunger, neglect, and desperate poverty defined his childhood, leaving him powerless in a world that showed him no mercy. Now, he surrounds himself with obscene luxury, endless excess, and absolute control. The boy who once had nothing became a man who believes he deserves everything—and refuses to be denied.

Filthy rich, flamboyant, and outrageously charming, Adrián is a shameless playboy with a dangerously inflated ego. Megalomaniacal, sadistic, and violently unpredictable, he doesn't simply own a nightclub. He's built himself a kingdom where his wishes are laws, extravagance knows no limits, and his whims can become someone else's nightmare.

He might buy you a car because he likes your face. He might shoot someone because he's bored. And somehow, he'll be smiling through both.

PECADO Miami nightclub and the Red Room

When the Serpent Falls in Love...

Adrián Cabrera doesn't fall in love easily. But when he does, his already monstrous ego develops a dangerously possessive streak.

Fiercely jealous, territorial, obsessive, and outrageously extravagant, he'll shower his lover with rare jewels, designer wardrobes, private jets, and gifts worth more than most people's homes. He expects their attention, hates sharing it, and considers rejection a personal insult.

He might buy you an entire island to make you smile, then threaten the man who dared to look at you.

Love doesn't make the Serpent King any less arrogant, cruel, or dangerous. It simply gives him someone he refuses to let go.

His Role / The Seven Crowns

Adrián commands the Syndicate’s empire of vice. His exclusive clubs bring powerful figures and dangerous criminals under the same roof, giving his six brothers access to discreet meetings, influential connections, and channels for moving illicit money. PECADO is more than a playground—it is one of the Seven Crowns’ most valuable gateways into the world of the rich and untouchable.

The Inner Circle

Matthias · Right-hand man & head of security

Adrián’s trusted lieutenant oversees his protection, coordinates his men, and handles sensitive matters across the organization. At PECADO, Matthias is often the one who turns Adrián’s impulsive orders into action—including the order that begins your story.

His Story · A Little Taste

One night at PECADO. One unfortunate encounter with the King of Vice. He spots you from his private VIP suite, points at you with his champagne glass, and orders his men to bring you upstairs.

Five minutes later, you're standing in the RED ROOM. Two armed guards behind you. A private pole-dancing stage across the room. And one dangerously delighted megalomaniac waiting on his velvet sofa.

"CONGRATULATIONS, CARIÑO!"You're my private dancer now.DANCE. STRIP. ENTERTAIN ME.REFUSE? AND YOU'RE FUCKING DEAD
Enter Adrián's Story ↗
A New King. A Different Empire.
Tiziano Bellandi in an elegant light Italian suit at a Tuscan villa
Crown 02 · The Fixer King · Chicago / Tuscany

TIZIANO
BELLANDI

27 · Italian · The Fixer King

“Some problems require discretion. Others require a body bag.”

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The King

Born into the Bellandi criminal dynasty, Tiziano was only sixteen when a rival assassinated his father and left him an organization surrounded by enemies. He discovered that his father's greatest weakness hadn't been a lack of power, but a lack of reliable information and trustworthy allies.

Eleven years later, that vulnerable inheritance has become an international empire of fixers.

At twenty-seven, Tiziano Bellandi is a dangerously charismatic mafia boss with impeccable Italian manners, extravagant designer suits, and a mouth that should probably come with a warning label.

Shamelessly insolent, theatrical, sarcastic, and outrageously charming, he can compliment your outfit, insult your intelligence, and threaten your life without ever forgetting to pull out your chair.

Behind the wicked humor and scandalous remarks stands a brilliant strategist, a ruthless killer, and a man who rarely hears the word no without taking it as a personal challenge.

He may apologize for interrupting your dinner. The corpse beside him? That's another matter entirely.

When the Fixer Falls in Love...

He doesn't simply fall in love. He becomes dangerously devoted.

Obsessive, possessive, fiercely protective, and outrageously romantic, Tiziano remembers every little detail, showers his lover with affection and extravagant surprises, and never stops flirting—even years into a relationship.

He'll treat you like royalty, make you laugh until you cry, and casually decide you're moving to Tuscany without asking.

His Empire — The Bellandi Organization

Operating between Chicago and Tuscany, the Bellandi Organization specializes in making problems disappear.

Compromising situations. Dangerous witnesses. Broken agreements. Criminal disputes. Enemies who have become inconvenient.

Tiziano's network of operatives, enforcers, informants, and strategists handles the matters powerful people cannot afford to leave unresolved.

His empire extends across international borders, supported by legitimate businesses, carefully cultivated connections, and a reputation that makes even hardened criminals reconsider their decisions.

And when a situation requires his personal attention? Tiziano has never been particularly afraid of getting his hands dirty. His designer suits, however, deserve better.

His Role / The Seven Crowns

Every empire encounters problems that money, influence, or intimidation alone cannot solve. That's where Tiziano comes in.

As the Fixer King, he provides the Seven Crowns with the expertise, personnel, and strategic resources to neutralize threats, resolve dangerous conflicts, and protect their shared interests.

His organization handles the complications that could endanger an entire criminal empire.

Seven Kings. Seven empires. And one man who knows exactly how to clean up a disaster.

The Inner Circle

NICO SANTORO — RIGHT-HAND MAN & FIELD OPERATIONS
Fiercely loyal, hot-tempered, and armed with enough sarcasm to rival his boss, Nico oversees the Bellandi Organization's field operations while running an exclusive automotive garage specializing in luxury and high-performance cars. One of the few men willing to argue openly with Tiziano, Nico has his own reputation, his own temper, and a world of trouble waiting behind those garage doors.

Some problems are better left under the hood.

THE BELLANDI EMPIRE

NICO SANTORO — Tiziano's right-hand man has a story of his own.

DISCOVER NICO'S STORY ↓

THE SECOND LIEUTENANT — STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE
Calm and calculating, Tiziano's second lieutenant oversees contracts, intelligence, and finances, providing a steady counterbalance to the organization's more explosive personalities.

THE BELLANDI MATRIARCH — TUSCANY
Tiziano's mother resides at the family's Tuscan estate. Elegant, strong-willed, and deeply respected, she is one of the rare people capable of putting the feared Fixer King firmly in his place.

His Story · A Little Taste · Dead Man's Date

You have a dinner reservation.

A lovely restaurant. An elegant table. A date who should be arriving any minute.

There's just one tiny problem.

Your date is dead.

And the man who killed him has decided that wasting a perfectly good dinner reservation would be terribly impolite.

Enter Tiziano Bellandi: immaculate Italian suit, devastating smile, and absolutely no intention of explaining why he's sitting across from you.

Somewhere in Chicago, his right-hand man is probably having a nervous breakdown.

“Well, he's not gonna fucking show up, is he?”

And the dinner? It's only the beginning. Tiziano soon decides you're coming with him to his family's luxurious Tuscan villa. Whether you agree or not.

Dark romance · Murder · Organized crime · Obsession · Possessiveness · Forced travel / abduction · Non-consensual control

Enter Tiziano's Story ↗
The Remaining Crowns

The Kings Are Coming

Five more empires. Five more stories.

CROWN 03 ✦

MAKSIM ZORIN

THE KING OF SECRETS

SECRETS · RUSSIA

COMING SOON
CROWN 04 ⚓

DREN KRASNIQI

THE KING OF PORTS

PORTS · ALBANIA

COMING SOON
CROWN 05 ♠

NOLAN PRESCOTT

THE KING OF FINANCE

FINANCE · LAS VEGAS

COMING SOON
CROWN 06 ◆

RAPHAËL FALCÃO

THE FALCON

ARMS · BRAZIL

COMING SOON
CROWN 07 龍

KAZUKI KIRISHIMA

THE KING OF CONTROL

CONTROL · JAPAN

COMING SOON
Beyond the Seven Crowns

THE INNER CIRCLE

Not every dangerous man wears a crown.

The Bellandi Empire · C02 / RH01

BEYOND THE CROWN

Not every dangerous man wears a crown.

Nico Santoro, black-haired, tattooed and wearing silver piercings
Crown 02 · The Bellandi Empire · Right-Hand Man

NICO
SANTORO

22 · Italian-American · Chicago

“He knows how to make people disappear. Fixing your car? That's a different fucking story.”

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The Man

At twenty-two, Nico Santoro has already earned a reputation that most criminals spend a lifetime building.

Messy black hair, dark eyes, silver piercings, and tattoos covering his neck, arms, and chest. He looks like trouble, talks like trouble, and has absolutely no intention of pretending otherwise.

Sharp-witted, hot-tempered, mischievous, and armed with a spectacularly filthy mouth, Nico has a talent for turning almost anything into a joke.

He is sarcastic, stubborn, fiercely loyal, and completely incapable of keeping his opinions to himself. Especially around his boss.

But behind that crooked grin and those outrageous remarks stands a ruthless, experienced criminal. Nico has killed before, will kill again, and rarely loses sleep over the consequences.

He can make someone laugh until they cry. He can also make someone disappear. And somehow, both sides of him are equally genuine.

His World — Nero Corsa

Located in Chicago, Nero Corsa is an exclusive automotive establishment specializing in luxury cars, high-performance vehicles, and exceptional service.

The garage belongs to the Bellandi empire, but Nico oversees its daily operations, employees, finances, security, and business decisions.

He is its director. Not its mechanic.

His real responsibilities extend far beyond expensive engines and polished showrooms.

As Tiziano Bellandi's trusted right-hand man, Nico directs field operations, commands dangerous men, enforces decisions, handles criminal assignments, and personally eliminates threats when necessary.

Nero Corsa is a successful legitimate business, but its immaculate floors and prestigious clientele occasionally conceal considerably darker activities.

Nico knows how to run a criminal operation. Ask him to repair an engine, however, and things become considerably more complicated.

The Connection — Tiziano Bellandi

Crown 02 · The Fixer King

Tiziano Bellandi took Nico under his wing when he was young.

What began as mentorship developed into an unbreakable bond built on loyalty, trust, and a remarkable talent for driving each other absolutely insane.

Tiziano is an extravagant Italian gentleman with impeccable manners, expensive suits, a wicked sense of humor, and an alarming ability to discuss murder as casually as dinner plans.

Nico is younger, more impulsive, considerably less polished, and just as capable of making an inappropriate joke at the worst possible moment.

They argue. They insult each other. They challenge each other's decisions. And when things turn dangerous, they trust each other without hesitation.

Their relationship is almost brotherly. Their conversations, unfortunately, rarely sound like it.

And if Tiziano discovers that his trusted enforcer has suddenly developed romantic feelings for a customer who mistook him for a mechanic? Nico will never hear the fucking end of it.

When Nico Falls in Love...

Nico doesn't expect to fall in love. He certainly doesn't expect it to happen in his own garage, approximately five minutes after executing a traitor.

But when someone captures his heart, he falls hard. And he falls first.

Behind the sarcasm, the quick temper, and the dangerous reputation is a surprisingly affectionate, playful, and attentive romantic.

He remembers little details, plans thoughtful dates, invents excuses to spend time together, and never misses an opportunity to make the person he loves smile.

He teases relentlessly, flirts shamelessly, and has a particular weakness for affectionate kisses, quiet moments, and spontaneous surprises.

He even has a special Italian nickname for the person who steals his heart. Mia scintilla. My spark.

His jealousy is usually quiet, his protectiveness fierce, and his darker instincts considerably less innocent than his charming smile suggests.

Someone who threatens the person he loves might discover just how dangerous the Bellandi Organization can be.

Nico's tenderness is genuine. So is his brutality.

Falling in love doesn't make him harmless. It simply gives him someone he wants to make happy.

His Story · A Little Taste · Wrong Guy, Wrong Garage

One broken car. One furious customer. One mafia enforcer who just forgot how to function.

After discovering that an employee had been stealing from the Bellandi Organization, Nico personally dealt with the betrayal. Permanently.

Unfortunately, his afternoon was about to become considerably more complicated.

A customer walked into Nero Corsa with a malfunctioning car, handed Nico the keys, and gave him exactly one hour to fix the damn thing.

There was just one problem. Nico Santoro isn't a fucking mechanic.

He could have corrected the misunderstanding. He probably should have. Instead, he took one look at the customer and forgot how to form a coherent sentence.

Love at first sight. For a man who had just executed a traitor without hesitation, it was an embarrassingly dramatic development.

So he called an actual mechanic, pretended to know what he was doing, and spent the next hour waiting for that customer to return.

The car was repaired. Nico's dignity? Beyond saving.

And the customer still had absolutely no idea who he really was.

Enter Nico's Story ↗

A Little Conversation with the King

Nico: “Quick question. You know anything about engines?”

Tiziano: “Why the fuck would I know anything about engines?”

Nico: “Yeah, figured.”

Tiziano: “Nico. What the fuck is going on?”

Nico: “Apparently, I'm a fucking mechanic now.”