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Worm
"Worm" tells the story of a man wanted for a double homicide in the small town of Guthrie, OK. Jason "Worm" Truitt has a young daughter that he loves dearly - and a beautiful girlfriend that he feels is out of his league. Worm is always doing the wrong thing at the wrong time, taking odd jobs for shady men, and even breaking the law from time to time. He is constantly tailed by the local Sheriff, and constantly berated by his own Father and friends. The film plays out as a Southern Neo-Noir of sorts. A modern day "whodunit" tale told using a chest-mounted Snorricam. The audience journeys with Worm as he tries to clear his name and make safe the ones he loves. Along the way, he is entangled in a small town crime syndicate and nearly loses the people that mean the most to him. Did he commit this heinous crime? Will his past sins catch up to him? Only God knows.
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Plot Summary
Worm is an immensely popular web serial that follows Taylor Hebert, a shy and bullied teenager who gains the ability to control insects. Adopting the moniker 'Skitter,' she ventures into the dangerous world of superheroes and villains in the city of Brockton Bay. Driven by a complex sense of justice, Taylor navigates morally grey areas, facing off against powerful adversaries and forming uneasy alliances as she grapples with the consequences of her powers and choices.
Critical Reception
Worm has garnered a massive and dedicated following online, praised for its intricate world-building, morally ambiguous characters, and dark, realistic take on the superhero genre. While it lacks traditional critical reviews due to its web serial format, reader reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with many lauding its gripping narrative, complex themes, and innovative approach to superpowers. It is widely considered a seminal work in the online fiction community.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its deep dive into the psychological toll of superpowers and villainy.
Hailed for its complex protagonist and morally grey narrative.
Celebrated for its intricate and unique world-building within the superhero genre.
Google audience: As a web serial, Worm does not have traditional Google user reviews. However, fan forums and community discussions indicate overwhelming appreciation for its mature themes, compelling character development, and epic scope. Readers often highlight the series' ability to subvert superhero tropes and its exploration of darker aspects of power and society.
Awards & Accolades
None notable (web serial)
Fun Fact
The author, John C. McGinley (known online as Wildbow), wrote Worm in its entirety without an editor, posting chapters daily for nearly three years, resulting in an astonishing 1.6 million-word count.
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