I wrote Worm, Worm's sequel Ward, Pact, and Twig. Science fiction novel by American writer Frederik Pohl, first published as a serial in Galaxy Science Fiction in three parts, starting in October 1966. This process carries a significant risk of deformation or mutilation, with the strength or safety of powers acquired varying greatly. Abb by aerryi on DeviantArt. In the superpowered underworld of Brockton Bay, caught in the middle of gang wars and conspiracies that cut to the core of the very origins of superpowers, Taylor is left to face the reality of having to do the wrong things for the right reasons. I'm currently working on Pale, a shorter serial. Worm has a lot of fans. I Can't Take My Eyes Off of You. Worm is a self-published web serial by John C. "Wildbow" McCrae and the first installment of the Parahumans series, known for subverting and playing with common tropes and themes of superhero fiction. fantasy horror lesbian magic mental illness romance urban fantasy. Worm Web Serial Collection by D B. The teaser … Literature > Web Serial > Worm Harry Potter > General: Greywizard: FR18: 13: 24,928: 4: 87: 18,311: 30 Aug 20: 29 Nov 20: No 'Admonition, Advice, Annihilation' Author's Note 1: This is a continuation of Chapter Eleven – 'Desperation, Inspiration, Revelation'. Follow me, friend, into the world of Parahumans. Worm Wiki. Notes: You may have to purge this page to see changes; for more explanation and how to set up new forums, see Help:Wiki-style forums. Ariel’s Dream. This wiki is centered around the characters, places, and events of that universe. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Worm – Web Serial Review. Pact is the second web serial novel by author Wildbow, who previously wrote Worm. McCrae's first novel,[4] Worm features a bullied teenage girl, Taylor Hebert, who develops the superpower to control worms, insects, arachnids and other simple lifeforms. The properties of the power are influenced by the nature of the threat the individual faces and the individual's thought process at the time. Worm is a self-published web serial by John C. "Wildbow" McCrae that aims to subvert and play with common tropes and themes of superhero fiction. It is not meant to be read in isolation, and would-be readers should check out the prior work first. I recommend this to anyone who generally likes SF, and either has plenty of free time or sufficient self control to only read a few chapters a day. Why do people care to read such? Worm is a web serial by John McCrae (Wildbow) that follows the story of a teenage girl, Taylor Hebert, who is bullied at her high school in the fictional East Coast city of Brockton Bay. Comments: 362 Kudos: 2485 Bookmarks: 625 Hits: 115079. Do you want to escape the world, but find that books are too short and spit you back out into the real world too quickly? It has been connected to the protagonist's character development, as a "lowly, overlooked" person who is nonetheless useful and dangerous; drawing a parallel with the protagonist's power to control worms and other bugs. Register Start a Wiki. She lives in the fictional city of Brockton Bay, a hotspot of parahuman activity, and seeks to become a superhero. Books similar to or like Worm (web serial) Self-published web serial by John C. "Wildbow" McCrae that aims to subvert and play with common tropes and themes of superhero fiction. [ ] ... As Worm evolved, the bad guy was always the bad guy Capturing Circus What S-Class Trickster would look like The probable response to capes triggered by the Simurgh What the Triumvirate were called when they had Hero, and why they split up … It's part of a series of (somewhat) shorter, more experimental works I'm doing. [4], The title Worm has multiple potential meanings. At Coil's direction, the Undersiders seize territory and operate as makeshift warlords in the ruined city. However, Taylor grows increasingly close to the villains and finds herself unable to betray them. • r/Parahumans", "MATT'S SCI-FI PICKS – WORM WEB SERIAL REVIEW", "THE GREATEST (SUPERHERO) STORY EVER TOLD", "Hottest 6 New Fantasy Fiction Books and Authors", "10 Reasons Why You Should Read Worm (a Web Serial) Right Now", "The Daly PlanetWeve Got WORM Archives – The Daly Planet", /r/Parahumans, for the writings of Wildbow, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Worm_(web_serial)&oldid=992013440, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 3 December 2020, at 00:57. [16][20], A number of reviewers have noted the characters' ingenuity, and the original and creative use of superpowers in the narrative. Thus, healers are incredibly rare and often have other abilities as well suited towards combat. Oct 10, 2017 Phillip Murrell rated it it was ok. Category Archives: 1.01 Gestation 1.1. A web serial of cosmic horror, urban fantasy, and making friends with strange people. 1)By that logic a being able to control sand and other small particles in a wide area, would be a Master ability instead of a Shaker ability. Her first attempt at taking down a supervillain sees her mistaken for one, thrusting her into the midst of the local ‘cape’ scene’s politics, unwritten rules, and ambiguous morals. May 18, 2017. 20.e6 (Epilogue; Crystal Pelham) To adequately prepare humanity for future attacks, and to manage the growing villain population, four prominent heroes form the Protectorate, an organization subordinate to the PRT dedicated to cooperation among superheroes. The Worm Audiobook Project is the combined effort of a small team of fans to produce a full unabridged audiobook of the Worm … Continue reading → [27], Several publications have discussed Worm within the context of the increasing popularity of web serials,[2][11][16] and compared to the work of authors such as Charles Dickens and Mark Twain, who also wrote in the serial format. Web Serial / Worm Go To × Edit Locked. All powers can be used aggressively, regardless of manifestation. Q2: Will there be an ebook version? Two more monsters (collectively referred to as "Endbringers") appear and begin attacking cities across the planet, causing the loss of millions of lives, as well as catastrophic and irreversible economic and geographic damage. Summary. It is advised to read the stories up to the latest entry … Posted on 2014-05-24 in Books. 20.end (Epilogue; Vista) They aren’t required reading but offer flavor and additional angles by which to view certain characters. In rare cases, multiple individuals may suffer a simultaneous trigger event. [1][10] There is an IRC chatroom established for readers to comment and discuss the story, which is constantly active, as well as communities of fans on a number of online forums. Which was vague enough to spoil nothing and specific enough to make me have a look. Games Movies TV Video. [19][18][21] It received substantial attention following a favorable review by author Gavin Scott Williams roughly six months into publication, who praised the story's themes and originality. Worm by John McCrae, a.k.a. Apparently unkillable, the Endbringers retreat to their respective domains to heal after they have sustained sufficient damage, only to attack again months later. If the latter, please contact a wiki administrator. She commits to the Undersiders, adopting the moniker "Skitter" and abandoning her dream of becoming a superhero. Worm is a web serial written by Wildbow. There are people who don't like Worm. I Can't Take My Eyes Off of You by vanishedSchism. Brockton Bay experiences a period of instability, culminating in a devastating monster attack. She survives and the Undersiders kill Coil in retaliation, positioning themselves to fully take over Brockton Bay. PHO Sunday (weekly) Some communities prefer to use the Community Portal instead for wiki discussions; it's up to you. Welcome to the Worm Web Serial Wiki forum! A parahuman with the ability to teleport by swinging her sword, which allows her to occupy and attack every space between her departure and terminal point. r/Parahumans: A home for fans of Wildbow's web serials, Worm, Pact, Twig, and Ward. This forum can be used by members of this community to discuss topics related to their wiki. 1,565 Pages. Worm is set in a fictional, alternate universe known as "Earth Bet". [15][18] The arc titles also generally have double meanings. In Decomposing Worm, Matias and Clarence take a higher level approach to analysis of Wildbow’s original wonderful web serial. It receives 40–60 visitors a day from TV Tropes alone. A home for fans of Wildbow's web serials, Worm, Pact, Twig, and Ward. [5] Chris Ellis of Ergohacks.com noted that the story "managed to hit every single trigger warning we have listed", but called it "among the best books and universes I’ve ever read. It is not constantly depressing. Pact is the second web serial novel by author Wildbow, who previously wrote Worm. However, he also noted that it was "dark", warning "definitely don’t hand this to a kid to read". August 24, 2012. Summary: Taylor … action angst dark fantasy fantasy humor modern superhero undead zombies. The story follows Taylor as she quickly gets swept up in the chaos and complexities of the 'cape' community of Brockton Bay by joining with a group of villains known as the Undersiders.Cape politics, factions, rivalries, information warfare, and the individual … It maintains a very high level of readership which peaked at over 80,000 unique visitors in June 2015,[13] nearly two years after completion. Her first attempt at taking down a … Taylor infiltrates the team, hoping to learn the identity of their boss before turning them into the authorities. And he wants to help. The second half contains paragraphs of text from Worm itself – a greatest hits of spoilers. Help Out. [19], In October 2017, McCrae announced on his blog that a sequel to Worm would be released. 24.6k members in the Parahumans community. Note: After two years in production the Worm Audiobook is finally complete! And he wants to help. Worm by Wildbow (John McCrae) is a … McCrae's first novel, Worm features a bullied teenage girl, Taylor Hebert, who develops the superpower to control worms, insects, arachnids and other simple lifeforms. I'm 'Wildbow', and I write web serials, putting chapters online every Tuesday and Saturday, and some Thursdays too, if and when funding hits certain benchmarks. Worm by John McCrae, a.k.a. Privately, Taylor plots to depose Coil if she cannot secure Dinah's release. This brings me to Worm|A Complete Web Serial – a free (and very lengthy) word web serial created with the intent to subvert conventional tropes in fiction. Simple. [1][16], The story also possesses a sizable online fanbase. [7][8] It is one of the most popular web serials on the internet,[9][10] with a readership in the hundreds of thousands. [1][17] Matt Freeman of Doof Media praised the story's originality, noting that it works as a science fiction story to a degree not found in most works of superhero fiction. EverettTheUrban (talk) 20:06, 20 April 2019 (UTC) 11 Oct 10, 2017 Phillip Murrell rated it it was ok. 10: The Zombie Knight Saga by George M. Frost. Cast (In Depth) Gallery; Support Wildbow; F.A.Q. Coil, valuing Dinah's precognitive abilities too highly to consider her release, attempts to assassinate Taylor when she pushes the issue. First: Worm is an awesome book and you should really, really, read it. The story, titled Worm, takes the form of a web serial, posted in bite-sized reads in much the same way that authors such as Mark Twain would release their works one chapter at a time in the days before full-fledged novels. Deserted Cities of the Heart. So that’s the Tl;Dr of this review. Save Cancel Delete. Heavy spoilers for Worm follow from this point on. Brief note from the author: This story isn’t intended for young or sensitive readers. Why do people care to read such? Death is coming. Taylor seems to make the best decision at any possible moment, the decision that gets her out of a losing fight, the decision that saves the lives of her friends, the decision that wins a battle. "[22], Reviewers have praised the story's realism and use of consequences, contrasting it favorably with the tendency for characters to return from the dead in superhero comic books and films. In 1992, a giant monster launches a devastating attack on the Marun Field, Iran. We don't have an article named WebSerial/Worm, exactly. According to Tattletale's power, the Endbringers were never human. It is not constantly depressing. With that in mind, i..more. Seeing that word as the title to a web series doesn’t normally. 20.e4 (Epilogue; Riley Davis) 36 boosters. If you insist on reading anyway for the love of God at least only look at the first half the blog post. [31] The sequel is set after the events of Worm. Individuals who possess powers in Worm are referred to formally as "parahumans" and informally as "capes", a term referencing the general habit of parahumans to establish an alter ego and go out in costume (with or without literal "capes"). The Parahumans Web Serial Novel Wiki is a Wiki dedicated to everything about the Worm and Ward Web Serial Novels that anyone can edit. The arrival of "parahumans" in 1982 leads to a "Golden Age of Heroism", during which the majority of people with powers work for the public good. Rather, the Endbringers appear to … Worm tells the tale of 16 year old Taylor, shortly after she gains the seemingly underwhelming superpower of being able to control insects. I find most of my web serials by going to top web fiction and going down the list, most of the top ones are pretty good. It’s hard to get your arms around everything Worm entails. Explore Wikis; Community Central; Start a Wiki; Search This wiki This wiki All wikis | Sign In Don't have an account? Those who read them on the Worm site shouldn’t feel the need to … A2: I hope to self publish and sell some somewhere down the road. Worm by John McCrae, a.k.a. The story was written at a rate comparable to a traditional book being published every month. Comics/Graphic Novels Food. Deserted Cities of the Heart. Worm was first published as an online serial with two to three chapters released every week. Individuals whose Cauldron-acquired powers result in noticeable, sometimes grotesque mutation are referred to as "Case-53s" or "monster capes". [10] It followed a strict publication schedule,[10][4] with new chapters released every Tuesday and Saturday, and bonus chapters on Thursdays as rewards for donations. [29] The interim story arc, Glow-worm, was released beginning October 21, 2017,[30] and the sequel, Ward, featuring protagonist Victoria Dallon, began serialization on November 11, 2017. They’re best described as a kind of a post-epilogue, pseudo-prologue bridge between the series. The amount of herculean effort and commitment that takes is something to be admired. If you missed the ‘Glow-worm’ teaser, click here to read it. 2)Actually the fact that her attacks rely on something she can't generate but needs to be gathered makes shaker response more effective as it specifically recommends attempting to keep the battlefield changing to prevent the shaker from gathering a … Powers in Worm obey several arbitrary constraints. McCrae's first novel, Worm features a bullied teenage girl, Taylor Hebert, who develops the superpower to control worms, insects, arachnidsand other simple lifeforms. [7] Worm, along with McCrae's other completed works Pact, Twig, and the Worm sequel Ward, are consistently among the highest-rated works on ratings site TopWebFiction,[1] and Worm is the highest-rated work on several websites that collect serial fiction. We do have: Analysis/Worm; Awesome/Worm; Characters/Worm; DeconstructedTrope/Worm; FanficRecs/Worm; FanWorks/Worm; Fridge/Worm; Funny/Worm; Haiku/Worm; Headscratchers/Worm; Heartwarming/Worm; Laconic/Worm; Literature/Worm; Memes/Worm; NightmareFuel/Worm … Edit Page; Inexact title. The author is clearly good at writing dialogue … Plenty of people have given up after long stretches for various reasons. Do you want to escape the world, but find that books are too short and spit you back out into the real world too quickly? They’re best described as a kind of a post-epilogue, pseudo-prologue bridge between the series. [15], Worm has received almost entirely favorable reviews. Worm is the story of Taylor Hebert. Worm (Web Serial Novel) has been made a synonym of Worm. Individuals who have spent multiple years around capes will, on occasion, trigger with a similar power. Please do not scroll down to the comments if you haven't finished the story as this and all of my Worm songs tend to have alot of spoilers. After a job, Taylor learns that the Undersiders unwittingly assisted their boss, Coil, in the kidnapping of Dinah, a girl with powerful precognitive powers, and is wracked with guilt. An awesome, somewhat addictive, fairly dark and finished free novel about people with superpowers, published as a very long web serial. [23][24], Several reviews praised the story as being highly addictive. Parahumans is one of the most popular Web Serials on the internet, and is updated twice weekly. A web serial of cosmic horror, urban fantasy, and making friends with strange people. Later published as a standalone novel in 1969. Due to the poverty of the area, it has a higher number of parahumans per capita than any other American city, and a number of superhuman-led gangs vie for control over the city's criminal enterprises. These individuals are generally referred to as "second generation capes" as many are children of previous parahumans, although powers are not, strictly speaking, heritable. You can read it on parahumans.wordpress.com. Yet, in doing so, things just get worse. 20.e5 (Epilogue; Victoria Dallon) Warning: There are unmarked spoilers all throughout this wiki. It was concluded on May 2, 2020. Related Posts. Parahumans fan art for the series Worm by Wildbow. The Endbringers are monstrous beings that take turn attacking locations around the globe to cause as much damage as they possibly can. Worm was a superhero web serial published on a tight schedule. action angst dark fantasy fantasy humor modern superhero undead zombies. There are people who don't like Worm. However, McCrae takes a pessimistic view of whether it will be successfully adapted. The amount of herculean effort and commitment that takes is something to be admired. [10][12] Worm has an average rating of 4.67 out of 5 stars on Goodreads, with over 3000 user rankings. Worm : Parahuman Web Serial - Comic Booky. [4], Critics favorably compared it to the similar-length book series A Song of Ice and Fire. [11][18] Several reviewers commended the detail, consistency, and depth of the setting. Worm – Web Serial Review. But if you really need a reason … Web serials are the future. They take the form of forum posts, chat conversations and emails. If you have not read Worm turn away now because even silly neural network bits will spoiler you. Master, Tinker, Blaster and Thinker, Striker, Changer, Trump and Stranger. Manager Seraviel. novels are, too. Comments: 362 Kudos: 2485 Bookmarks: 625 Hits: 115079. The Glow-worm chapters were a teaser event leading up to Worm 2. The story was written on a Tues-Sat schedule with some bonus chapters on Thursdays, starting on March 2015 and ending in October 2017. [2] A sequel, titled Ward, was published from November 2017 to May 2020. We’ve Got Worm is a podcast analyzing Wildbow’s Web serial Worm, week by week, arc by arc.Worm expert Matt leads first time reader Scott on a journey through the morally gray world of superheroes, supervillains and everything in between. [7] Fans of the story have collaborated to create a complete audio book, as well as other projects, such as the We've Got Worm podcast, a weekly arc-by-arc podcast with a first-time reader and a Worm expert. On her first night out in costume, she defeats a gang leader and is mistaken for a villain by a team of teenage parahuman thieves known as the Undersiders. Governments worldwide create agencies to counter parahuman criminals, including the Parahuman Response Team (PRT), in Canada and the United States.