Worm

Worm is a web serial that follows Taylor Hebert, a teenage girl who gains the ability to control insects and other invertebrates after a traumatic bullying incident. She decides to use her powers for good, adopting the superhero identity of 'Worm'. However, she quickly becomes entangled in the complex and often morally ambiguous world of superheroes and villains, where the lines between right and wrong are constantly blurred. Her journey forces her to make difficult choices that have far-reaching consequences for herself and the city she strives to protect.

Worm is a highly acclaimed and massively popular web serial that has garnered a dedicated following. While not a traditional film or television series and thus lacking conventional critical reviews and ratings, its impact on the online fiction community is undeniable. It is frequently praised for its complex world-building, morally gray characters, and mature exploration of themes like trauma, power, and responsibility.

• Praised for its intricate and dark superhero world, avoiding typical tropes.

• Lauded for its compelling protagonist and her morally complex development.

• Celebrated for its mature handling of difficult themes and realistic consequences.

Google audience: As a web serial, Worm does not have 'Google user' reviews in the traditional sense. However, fan communities and discussion platforms overwhelmingly express strong admiration for its unique narrative, character depth, and innovative approach to the superhero genre, often citing it as a groundbreaking work in online fiction.

None notable in traditional award circuits, but highly influential within the web fiction community.

The author, John C. McCrae (also known as Wildbow), initially published Worm chapter by chapter online, allowing for community feedback to subtly influence the ongoing narrative, a common practice for web serials.