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Twig is a biopunk web serial by John C. McCrae, who publishes fiction under the name Wildbow. Set in an alternate early twentieth century shaped by advanced biological engineering, it follows Sylvester and other experimentally created children used by an institution that produces living weapons and altered organisms. The serial combines horror, espionage, political conflict, and questions of identity, loyalty, bodily autonomy, and institutional control for readers of long-form speculative fiction.
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Who is the author of the web serial Twig?
"Twig" is written by John C. McCrae, who is widely known in the web fiction community under the pen name Wildbow. He is also famous for his other serialized web novels, including "Worm" and "Pact."
What is the setting of Twig?
The story is set in an alternate early twentieth century world shaped by advanced biological engineering. Instead of traditional steampunk technology, this universe relies heavily on biopunk mechanics and genetic manipulation.
Who is the main character in Twig?
The protagonist is Sylvester, one of several experimentally created children who serve a shadowy institution. He and his peers were designed with specific modifications to carry out the academy's bidding.
What genre does Twig belong to?
"Twig" is primarily a biopunk web serial that blends elements of science fiction, horror, and psychological thriller. It explores the ethical implications of unhinged biological experimentation on human subjects.
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