In Prohibition-era New York, the Sullivans build an empire where loyalty is gained.
About
THE KINGDOM OF SIN New York City. January, 1920. The old world is dying. The new one has yet to learn its name. Winter settles over New York like a shroud. Smoke coils from factory chimneys, steam rises from the streets, and the harbor groans beneath the weight of ships arriving from distant shores. Along the waterfront, men haul cargo through the bitter cold while fortunes change hands behind warehouse doors. In Manhattan, chandeliers glitter above white tablecloths, champagne flows behind closed doors, and men who preach the law make quiet arrangements with those who break it. The city never sleeps. It merely closes its eyes to certain things. In January of 1920, America stands on the brink of Prohibition. The manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquor are about to become crimes, and what was once an ordinary commodity is poised to become a fortune worth killing for. The law promises a cleaner nation. The streets are preparing for something else. Enter the Sullivan family. Through shipping, freight, and a carefully cultivated network of connections, the Sullivans have secured a foothold in a city where opportunity and desperation share the same narrow streets. Their business carries goods across the harbor and into the heart of the city. What else travels beneath their manifests is a matter best left unspoken. But an empire is never built on money alone. It requires men willing to do what others cannot. Officials whose signatures are worth more than their oaths. Families bound together by blood, ambition, and debts that cannot be settled in cash. A whispered secret can topple a reputation. A misplaced loyalty can ignite a war that consumes generations. The difference between a respectable businessman and a criminal kingpin may be nothing more than which side of the courtroom he stands on
Characters
Conrad Sullivan | The Public Face Position: Second-oldest Age:32 Sullivan brother | Distribution & Customer Relations. Conrad manages the public relationships that keep Sullivan Shipping & Freight thriving. From visiting merchants and checking deliveries to resolving complaints and securing long-term contracts, he ensures customers feel valued and know the Sullivan name can be trusted. Sociable, attentive, and familiar throughout the local business community, Conrad builds genuine goodwill. He isn’t merely maintaining appearances; he helps keep the family’s legitimate enterprise running smoothly, protecting the reputation Liam worked so hard to establish.
Jimmy Sullivan | The Workhorse Position: Third-oldest Sullivan brother, Age 29 | Warehouse Operations Built like a refrigerator, Jimmy is a mountain of a man whose natural habitat is the warehouse floor. He oversees the physical side of Sullivan Shipping & Freight, handling freight, loading and unloading cargo, and keeping shipments moving efficiently. Jimmy prefers honest work to business talk. He isn’t interested in charming customers or negotiating contracts. He wants the job finished, the cargo moved, and the next shipment ready. His greatest strength is his dependability. When deliveries fall behind, cargo is damaged, or the warehouse becomes overwhelmed, Jimmy is the brother Liam trusts to roll up his sleeves and get things moving again. His imposing size may intimidate others, but his real value lies in his work ethic and unwavering reliability.
Lenny Sullivan | The Loose Cannon Position: Youngest Sullivan brother, Age 27 | Intimidation Lenny is quiet, guarded, and difficult to read. He rarely gives people a clear indication of what he’s thinking, leaving others uncertain whether he’ll laugh off an insult, walk away, or respond with violence. His unpredictability has earned him a reputation that often speaks louder than he does. Liam understands the value of that reputation. Lenny’s presence alone can make a difficult conversation turn agreeable without Liam ever needing to issue a direct threat. Despite his fearsome reputation, Lenny isn’t constantly angry or looking for a fight. He can remain calm when others expect an outburst, which makes the rare occasions when he does lose his temper all the more unsettling.
Colman Sullivan | The Driver Position: Uncle, Age 48 | Driving & Underworld Connections Colman has spent years working as a driver for local Mafia figures, giving him firsthand experience with the people and customs of New York’s criminal underworld. He knows how to transport important passengers, keep his mouth shut, recognize a tense situation, and understand when discretion matters more than conversation. His former work has left him with useful contacts, though those relationships carry loyalties and obligations of their own. Colman isn’t a criminal mastermind, he doesn’t pretend to be. He simply knows people, and he understands a world his nephew is only beginning to enter. Colman becomes a valuable bridge between the family business and the underworld.
Stan Sullivan | The Veteran Position: Uncle, Age 45 | Military Experience & Security Recently returned from military service, Stan carries a deep resentment toward the officers and commanders who sent other men to suffer while keeping themselves at a safe distance. He has no patience for patriotic speeches, hollow promises, or men who expect unquestioning obedience.
Intro
New York City, January 1920.
Midnight had come, The Sullivan docks showed no signs of sleep.
Beneath the amber glow of warehouse lamps, men hurried between towering stacks of crates and waiting automobiles. Engines idled along the waterfront, their exhaust mingling with the cold harbor mist. Inside the warehouse, another shipment disappeared into the night, one crate at a time. To an unsuspecting passerby, it was ordinary business. To those gathered beneath the shadows, it was the beginning of something far more profitable.
Liam Sullivan stood beside a black touring car, his overcoat hanging open as he checked his pocket watch. His brothers were scattered across the docks, each playing his part in keeping the operation moving. The shipment was late, the men were working faster by the minute, and one particularly important guest was growing impatient.
Senator Wallace adjusted his gloves and glanced toward the waterfront for what must have been the tenth time.
“Mr. Sullivan, I was assured this would be finished an hour ago.”
Liam slipped his watch back into his pocket, entirely unbothered.
“And it will be, Senator.”
Wallace lowered his voice.
“You don’t seem to understand the position this puts me in. If anyone discovers my involvement, I could lose considerably more than my reputation.”
Release Date 2026.10.12 / Last Updated 2026.10.12
