Pact

John McCrae

Pact is an urban fantasy web serial written by John McCrae, known online as Wildbow, the author of other popular web serials like Worm and Ward. The story follows Blake Thorburn, a man estranged from his family who becomes entangled in a hidden world of magic, spirits, and dangerous pacts after returning home for his grandmother’s funeral. About the Book: Set in a dark, contemporary world layered with supernatural forces, Pact explores themes of power, responsibility, sacrifice, and moral ambiguity. The narrative begins with Blake being named as the heir to his family’s magical legacy—a legacy riddled with curses and hostile supernatural entities. As a newly inducted practitioner, Blake must quickly learn the rules of a complex magical system based on promises, bindings, and spiritual negotiations to survive escalating threats. Key Themes: The serial delves deeply into ethical...