Crans

“Discomfort is always a necessary part of enlightenment.”

Pearl Cleage

04.15.2025

VINCI BOOK I

Renaldo A. Cooper

Dante just wants to be normal again. Viral videos and feed posts about super humans bid for social importance with the Merovin family’s technological takeover. Human lab rats, secret government police, cryptids, witches and rival gangs strangle the innocence out of Forest City, Illinois.

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VINCI BOOK II

Renaldo A. Cooper

The battle between VINCI and Forest City sleeps at a stalemate. However, Dante has much to learn about living outside of his Paint Titan comfort zone. He and his allies will confront new villains, old rivals, each other and ultimately, themselves.

This is the second installment to the VINCI series.

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Maybe It’ll Die Here

Cadre N. Poor

In 1989, deadly fates befall a handful of hooligan teens who haphazardly acquire a supernaturally-cursed doll.

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The Devil That Will

Renaldo A. Cooper

After a series of deadly events, a crimson smoke-shrouded stranger condemns humanity during a Chicago summer.

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CRANS MUSIC ARTISTS

We proudly showcase some of the most talented newcomers in the music industry From up-and-coming stars to established legends, our roster is full of diverse and exciting performers. Browse our artist section to discover new music and learn more about the talented individuals in the Crans World family.

Yūffie

Born in Rockford, Illinois, and raised in Oakland, California, Shelby "Yūffie" East has always been captivated by the stars. Her father nicknamed her "Yūffie" for her fascination with UFOs and her tendency to lose herself in thought. From an early age, music became her way of understanding the world. Her sound is an eclectic blend of rap, blues, rock, and R&B, reflecting her multifaceted identity. As a singer, rapper, guitarist, composer, and founding member of The Fallen Infinity, she pours her soul into every performance, exploring themes of identity and empowerment with raw honesty. Yūffie's music resonates deeply, inviting listeners into her universe.

The 9D's

Bobby "The 9D's" Kuju is a soulful R&B artist hailing from The Jungles of Los Angeles, known for his captivating blend of timeless '90s R&B and modern influences. Named Bobby by his mother after the legendary blues singer Bobby "Blue" Bland, The 9D's channels his storytelling legacy into his music. His last name, Kuju, meaning "ninefold" in Japanese, alongside his deep love for the 1990s era, inspired his unique moniker, "The 9D's."

Combining his rich Japanese heritage and urban upbringing, The 9D's soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics explore themes of love, loss, and celebration, resonating with audiences seeking authenticity and emotional depth.

Our Authors

We have the privilege of working with an amazing array of literary talent.

Renaldo A. Cooper

Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror

Rockford, Illinois native, Renaldo Cooper is an author and art collaborator who founded Crans with the primary goals of progressing diversity and supporting the creative voices of artists who are often silenced by culturally prejudiced circumstances. Cooper's writing is the fruit of a diverse environment as well as an honest critique of society's maintenance of itself. His latest work, The Devil That Will is available now as he crafts the conclusion to the VINCI series, The Paint Titan, as well as an Untitled Urban Supernatural Drama.

Cadre N. Poor

Suspense, Slice of Life, and Romance

No one writes quite like Poor. Cadre Noel Poor is a French transplant who grew up in the Ashview Heights community of Atlanta, Georgia. Poor's love for literature manifests in suspense tales, romance epics, and occasional historical fiction short stories. Her work can be experienced in Maybe It’ll Die Here. The latter is available now. The follow-up is an Untitled mystery thriller in the works.