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* HarsherInHindsight: ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'' brings us AZ, a man who became a serial murderer because his partner Pokémon died... Just like Steven. It also makes some wonder why didn't Steven think about Xerneas instead of gunning for [=MissingNo=], but given how Xerneas is in Kalos and also hard to catch due to being a Legendary Pokémon...

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* MoralEventHorizon: Steven crosses it when he [[SiblingMurder killed Mike]] over Miki's death. The reason this is a crossing of the Moral Event Horizon? Not only [[DisproportionateRetribution Miki's death was an accident]], but [[ItsAllMyFault Mike openly shows regret over that accident]].
* NarmCharm: MissingNo's role in the narrative. In an already [[TearJerker dismal tale about a trainer's fall from grace]], using an "atrocity of broken data" shouldn't work, but what it was [[EldritchAbomination implied to be]], and how it was utilized to revive Miki transforms it from a silly aspect to something [[NightmareFuel completely horrifying]].



* NarmCharm: MissingNo's role in the narrative. In an already [[TearJerker dismal tale about a trainer's fall from grace]], using an "atrocity of broken data" shouldn't work, but what it was [[EldritchAbomination implied to be]], and how it was utilized to revive Miki transforms it from a silly aspect to something [[NightmareFuel completely horrifying]].
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* BrokenBase: Steven's mourning over Miki is either a massive TearJerker or a load of {{Wangst}}.

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* BrokenBase: Steven's mourning over Miki is either a massive TearJerker or a load of {{Wangst}}. While, Steven's close friendship and bond with Miki resulted in considerable anguish and emotional pain following her death, provoking his depressed attitude, which is natural in the face of loss and can be seen as understandable. However, the fact that his reaction was to throw everything away, as well as [[ExcessiveMourning the severity of it]], could be viewed as disproportionate in a few areas. One point on which readers agree, however, is that [[DisproportionateRetribution Mike's murder was unnecessary]].



* {{Wangst}}: How detractors feel about the fact Steven's mourning of Miki goes to the point of SiblingMurder. It should be noted, however, that Pokémon are treated in-game as living beings that have feelings, making the fic effectively a {{Deconstruction}} of ABoyAndHisX. Despite this, there still is an argument in favor of Steven's mourning being Wangst: the fact that Miki likely didn't want the SiblingMurder to occur over her death.

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* {{Wangst}}: How detractors feel about the fact Steven's mourning of Miki goes to the point of SiblingMurder. His response to Miki's death is to throw away everything he ever had, even outright stepping down from champion, with at least one NPC [[ExcessiveMourning pointing out he's still mourning]]. It should be noted, however, that Pokémon are treated in-game as living beings that have feelings, making the fic effectively a {{Deconstruction}} of ABoyAndHisX. Despite this, there still is an argument in favor of Steven's mourning being Wangst: the fact that Miki likely didn't want the SiblingMurder to occur over her death.
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* {{Wangst}}: How detractors feel about the fact Steven's mourning of Miki goes to the point of SiblingMurder. It should be noted, however, that Pokémon are treated in-game as living beings that have feelings, making the fic effectively a {{Deconstruction}} of ABoyAndHerX. Despite this, there still is an argument in favor of Steven's mourning being Wangst: the fact that Miki likely didn't want the SiblingMurder to occur over her death.

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* {{Wangst}}: How detractors feel about the fact Steven's mourning of Miki goes to the point of SiblingMurder. It should be noted, however, that Pokémon are treated in-game as living beings that have feelings, making the fic effectively a {{Deconstruction}} of ABoyAndHerX.ABoyAndHisX. Despite this, there still is an argument in favor of Steven's mourning being Wangst: the fact that Miki likely didn't want the SiblingMurder to occur over her death.
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* BrokenBase: Steven's mourning over Miki is either a massive TearJerker or a load of {{Wangst}}.


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* {{Wangst}}: How detractors feel about the fact Steven's mourning of Miki goes to the point of SiblingMurder. It should be noted, however, that Pokémon are treated in-game as living beings that have feelings, making the fic effectively a {{Deconstruction}} of ABoyAndHerX. Despite this, there still is an argument in favor of Steven's mourning being Wangst: the fact that Miki likely didn't want the SiblingMurder to occur over her death.
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* CryForTheDevil: Steven. Although people won't deny that he committed SiblingMurder over Miki's accidental death, it's clear that he loved her dearly. The fact that he used to be amiable and ambitious like every other trainer only adds to the general tragedy of what transpired.
* RealismInducedHorror: Part of the reason why this creepypasta is well loved (so much to the point some have likened it to a [[TearJerker tragic story]] instead of a creepypasta) is that there's no HauntedTechnology involved, it's about how much [[ExcessiveMourning grief]] can destroy someone to the point that desperation can drive them to perform not just a [[BackFromTheDead crime of nature]], but something [[SiblingMurder unthinkable]] in the process. While the involvement of [[GlitchEntity MissingNo]] can be seen as cheesy to some, the way it's used in the story to cause a case of CameBackWrong [[NarmCharm works frighteningly well]], considering many people have wished to bring back a dead one.
* NarmCharm: [[GlitchEntity MissingNo]]'s involvement in the story. Using an "atrocity of broken data" shouldn't work in an otherwise [[TearJerker depressing story about a trainer's fall from grace]], but the implication on [[EldritchAbomination what it is]] and the way it was used to revive Miki turns it from a corny element to [[NightmareFuel something entirely terrifying.]]

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* CryForTheDevil: Steven. Although people won't deny It's undeniable that he committed SiblingMurder over [[SiblingMurder killed his sibling Mike]] in retaliation for [[DisproportionateRetribution Miki's accidental death, it's clear that unintentional death]], yet he obviously loved her dearly. The fact that to the point [[LoveMakesYouEvil he used tried to be amiable resurrect her]] even if the means were questionable. To compound the overall tragedy of what happened, he was once kind and ambitious aspirational like every other trainer only adds to the general tragedy of what transpired.
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* RealismInducedHorror: Part of the reason why The fact that this creepypasta is well loved (so about how much grief can destroy someone to the point where desperation can drive them to commit not just a crime of nature but [[SiblingMurder something unthinkable]] in the process, rather than including the usual HauntedTechnology, is part of the reason it is so beloved by those who read it—so much so that some have likened compared it to a [[TearJerker tragic story]] instead of a creepypasta) is that there's no HauntedTechnology involved, it's about how much [[ExcessiveMourning grief]] can destroy someone to the point that desperation can drive them to perform not just a [[BackFromTheDead crime of nature]], but something [[SiblingMurder unthinkable]] in the process. While the involvement of [[GlitchEntity MissingNo]] can be seen as cheesy to some, the way it's used in the story to cause a case of CameBackWrong [[NarmCharm works frighteningly well]], considering many people have wished to bring back a dead one.
* NarmCharm:
creepypasta. Although some may find [[GlitchEntity MissingNo]]'s involvement corny, the way it's utilized in the story. Using plot to set up a case of CameBackWrong [[NarmCharm works incredibly well]], especially in light of the fact that many individuals have wanted to bring a deceased loved one back to life.
* NarmCharm: MissingNo's role in the narrative. In an already [[TearJerker dismal tale about a trainer's fall from grace]], using
an "atrocity of broken data" shouldn't work in an otherwise [[TearJerker depressing story about a trainer's fall from grace]], work, but the implication on what it was [[EldritchAbomination what it is]] implied to be]], and the way how it was used utilized to revive Miki turns transforms it from a corny element silly aspect to something [[NightmareFuel something entirely terrifying.]]completely horrifying]].



** When Miki died, Steven did too. He threw everything away, his fame, his Pokedex, his other Pokemon, everything. By the time he steps out of the Pokemon Tower, it's heavily implied he dropped down crying. NPC dialogue doesn't make it any better, as it's outright said by at least one of them that Steven is ''still'' mourning. The bleak tone gets bad enough to the point that the narrator questions if this is how the game will end, with Steven "doomed to do nothing but roam Kanto in misery, haunted by the memories, forced to listen to everyone's concerns about him".
** What's the sole piece of dialogue Mike has after the trading accident? [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone "I'm so sorry…"]] That's it, nothing else. An innocuous desire to complete the Pokedex caused a chain of events that doomed not only himself but his bigger brother.

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** When Miki died, Steven did too. He threw everything away, his fame, his Pokedex, also [[ThatManIsDead passed away when Miki did]]. Everything was thrown away by him, including his other Pokemon, everything. By the time Pokedex, and fame. It's implied that he steps out of started crying after he exited the Pokemon Tower, it's heavily implied he dropped down crying. Tower. It isn't made any better by NPC dialogue doesn't make it any better, dialogue, as it's outright said by at least one of them states explicitly that Steven is ''still'' mourning. The bleak tone gets bad enough to "still" in mourning. As the point that game progresses, the narrator questions if this is how the game will end, with worryingly wonders if Steven will wind up "doomed to do nothing but roam Kanto in misery, haunted by the memories, forced to listen to everyone's concerns about him".
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** What's the sole piece of dialogue Mike has after the trading accident? [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone "I'm so sorry…"]] That's it, nothing else. An innocuous desire His innocent goal to complete finish the Pokedex caused set off a chain series of events that doomed not only himself but would ultimately bring about his bigger brother.own and his older brother's demise.
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* SequelDisplacement: ''Strangled Red'' is actually the second installment in a trilogy, though the original ''[[https://theclocktower.forumcommunity.net/?t=48902044 Strangled]]'' and the finale ''[[http://www.theotaku.com/worlds/pokemoncreepypastas/view/211468/door%27s_open Door’s Open]]'' are virtually unknown in comparison, particularly due to the original author deleting the entire trilogy from their Website/DeviantArt page, making [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes finding the other installments quite difficult]], as they have nowhere near as many backups as ''Strangled Red'' does.



* SequelDisplacement: ''Strangled Red'' is actually the second installment in a trilogy, though the original ''[[https://theclocktower.forumcommunity.net/?t=48902044 Strangled]]'' and the finale ''[[http://www.theotaku.com/worlds/pokemoncreepypastas/view/211468/door%27s_open Door’s Open]]'' are virtually unknown in comparison, particularly due to the original author deleting the entire trilogy from their Website/DeviantArt page, making [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes finding the other installments quite difficult]], as they have nowhere near as many backups as ''Strangled Red'' does.
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* CryForTheDevil: Steven. Although people won't deny that he committed SiblingMurder over Miki's accidental death, it's clear that he loved her dearly. The fact that he used to be introverted, yet amiable only adds to the general tragedy of what transpired.
* RealismInducedHorror: Part of the reason why this creepypasta is well loved (so much to the point some have likened it to a [[TearJerker tragic story]] instead of one) is that there's no HauntedTechnology involved, it's about how much [[ExcessiveMourning grief]] can destroy someone to the point that desperation can drive them to perform not just a [[BackFromTheDead crime of nature]], but something [[SiblingMurder unthinkable]] in the process. While the involvement of [[GlitchEntity MissingNo]] can be seen as cheesy to some, the way it's used in the story to cause a case of CameBackWrong [[NarmCharm works frighteningly well]], considering many people have wished to bring back a dead one.

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* CryForTheDevil: Steven. Although people won't deny that he committed SiblingMurder over Miki's accidental death, it's clear that he loved her dearly. The fact that he used to be introverted, yet amiable and ambitious like every other trainer only adds to the general tragedy of what transpired.
* RealismInducedHorror: Part of the reason why this creepypasta is well loved (so much to the point some have likened it to a [[TearJerker tragic story]] instead of one) a creepypasta) is that there's no HauntedTechnology involved, it's about how much [[ExcessiveMourning grief]] can destroy someone to the point that desperation can drive them to perform not just a [[BackFromTheDead crime of nature]], but something [[SiblingMurder unthinkable]] in the process. While the involvement of [[GlitchEntity MissingNo]] can be seen as cheesy to some, the way it's used in the story to cause a case of CameBackWrong [[NarmCharm works frighteningly well]], considering many people have wished to bring back a dead one.
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* NarmCharm: [[GlitchEntity MissingNo]]'s involvement in the story. While using an "atrocity of broken data" shouldn't work in an otherwise [[TearJerker depressing story about a trainer's fall from grace]], the implication on [[EldritchAbomination what it is]] and the way it was used to revive Miki turns it from a corny element to [[NightmareFuel something entirely terrifying.]]

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* NarmCharm: [[GlitchEntity MissingNo]]'s involvement in the story. While using Using an "atrocity of broken data" shouldn't work in an otherwise [[TearJerker depressing story about a trainer's fall from grace]], but the implication on [[EldritchAbomination what it is]] and the way it was used to revive Miki turns it from a corny element to [[NightmareFuel something entirely terrifying.]]
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* RealismInducedHorror: Part of the reason why this creepypasta is well loved (so much to the point some have likened it to a [[TearJerker tragic story]] instead of one) is that there's no HauntedTechnology involved, it's about how much [[ExcessiveMourning grief]] can destroy someone to the point that desperation can drive them to perform not just a [[BackFromTheDead crime of nature]], but something [[SiblingMurder unthinkable]] in the process. While the involvement of [[GlitchEntity MissingNo]] can be seen as Narm to some, the way it's used in the story to cause a case of CameBackWrong [[NarmCharm also works well]], considering many people have wished to bring back a dead one.

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* RealismInducedHorror: Part of the reason why this creepypasta is well loved (so much to the point some have likened it to a [[TearJerker tragic story]] instead of one) is that there's no HauntedTechnology involved, it's about how much [[ExcessiveMourning grief]] can destroy someone to the point that desperation can drive them to perform not just a [[BackFromTheDead crime of nature]], but something [[SiblingMurder unthinkable]] in the process. While the involvement of [[GlitchEntity MissingNo]] can be seen as Narm cheesy to some, the way it's used in the story to cause a case of CameBackWrong [[NarmCharm also works frighteningly well]], considering many people have wished to bring back a dead one.one.
* NarmCharm: [[GlitchEntity MissingNo]]'s involvement in the story. While using an "atrocity of broken data" shouldn't work in an otherwise [[TearJerker depressing story about a trainer's fall from grace]], the implication on [[EldritchAbomination what it is]] and the way it was used to revive Miki turns it from a corny element to [[NightmareFuel something entirely terrifying.]]
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* RealismInducedHorror: Part of the reason why this creepypasta is well loved (so much to the point some have likened it to a [[TearJerker tragic story]] instead of one) is that there's no HauntedTechnology involved, it's about how much [[ExcessiveMourning grief]] can destroy someone to the point that desperation can drive them to perform not just a [[BackFromTheDead crime of nature]], but something [[SiblingMurder unthinkable]] in the process.

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* RealismInducedHorror: Part of the reason why this creepypasta is well loved (so much to the point some have likened it to a [[TearJerker tragic story]] instead of one) is that there's no HauntedTechnology involved, it's about how much [[ExcessiveMourning grief]] can destroy someone to the point that desperation can drive them to perform not just a [[BackFromTheDead crime of nature]], but something [[SiblingMurder unthinkable]] in the process. While the involvement of [[GlitchEntity MissingNo]] can be seen as Narm to some, the way it's used in the story to cause a case of CameBackWrong [[NarmCharm also works well]], considering many people have wished to bring back a dead one.
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I'm starting to adore Strangled Red ngl

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* CryForTheDevil: Steven. Although people won't deny that he committed SiblingMurder over Miki's accidental death, it's clear that he loved her dearly. The fact that he used to be introverted, yet amiable only adds to the general tragedy of what transpired.
* RealismInducedHorror: Part of the reason why this creepypasta is well loved (so much to the point some have likened it to a [[TearJerker tragic story]] instead of one) is that there's no HauntedTechnology involved, it's about how much [[ExcessiveMourning grief]] can destroy someone to the point that desperation can drive them to perform not just a [[BackFromTheDead crime of nature]], but something [[SiblingMurder unthinkable]] in the process.
* TearJerker: Miki's death in the trading accident. [[UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom Mike only wanted to borrow her just to complete the Pokedex,]] and things got worse from there...
** When Miki died, Steven did too. He threw everything away, his fame, his Pokedex, his other Pokemon, everything. By the time he steps out of the Pokemon Tower, it's heavily implied he dropped down crying. NPC dialogue doesn't make it any better, as it's outright said by at least one of them that Steven is ''still'' mourning. The bleak tone gets bad enough to the point that the narrator questions if this is how the game will end, with Steven "doomed to do nothing but roam Kanto in misery, haunted by the memories, forced to listen to everyone's concerns about him".
** What's the sole piece of dialogue Mike has after the trading accident? [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone "I'm so sorry…"]] That's it, nothing else. An innocuous desire to complete the Pokedex caused a chain of events that doomed not only himself but his bigger brother.

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* SequelDisplacement: ''Strangled Red'' is actually the second installment in a trilogy, though the original ''[[https://theclocktower.forumcommunity.net/?t=48902044 Strangled]]'' and the finale ''[[http://www.theotaku.com/worlds/pokemoncreepypastas/view/211468/door%27s_open Door’s Open]]'' are virtually unknown in comparison, particularly due to the original author deleting the entire trilogy from their Website/DeviantArt page, making [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes finding the other installments quite difficult]], as they have nowhere near as many backups as ''Strangled Red'' does.

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* SequelDisplacement: ''Strangled Red'' is actually the second installment in a trilogy, though the original ''[[https://theclocktower.forumcommunity.net/?t=48902044 Strangled]]'' and the finale ''[[http://www.theotaku.com/worlds/pokemoncreepypastas/view/211468/door%27s_open Door’s Open]]'' are virtually unknown in comparison, particularly due to the original author deleting the entire trilogy from their Website/DeviantArt page, making [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes finding the other installments quite difficult]], as they have nowhere near as many backups as ''Strangled Red'' does.does.
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* SequelDisplacement: ''Strangled Red'' is actually the second instalment in a trilogy, though the original ''[[https://theclocktower.forumcommunity.net/?t=48902044 Strangled]]'' and the finale ''[[http://www.theotaku.com/worlds/pokemoncreepypastas/view/211468/door%27s_open Door’s Open]]'' are virtually unknown in comparison, particularly due to the original author deleting the entire trilogy from their Website/DeviantArt page, making [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes finding the other instalments quite difficult]], as they have nowhere near as many backups as ''Strangled Red'' does.

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* SequelDisplacement: ''Strangled Red'' is actually the second instalment installment in a trilogy, though the original ''[[https://theclocktower.forumcommunity.net/?t=48902044 Strangled]]'' and the finale ''[[http://www.theotaku.com/worlds/pokemoncreepypastas/view/211468/door%27s_open Door’s Open]]'' are virtually unknown in comparison, particularly due to the original author deleting the entire trilogy from their Website/DeviantArt page, making [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes finding the other instalments installments quite difficult]], as they have nowhere near as many backups as ''Strangled Red'' does.
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* SequelDisplacement: ''Strangled Red'' is actually the second instalment in a trilogy, though the original ''Strangled'' and the finale ''[[http://www.theotaku.com/worlds/pokemoncreepypastas/view/211468/door%27s_open Door’s Open]]'' are virtually unknown in comparison, particularly due to the original author deleting the entire trilogy from their Website/DeviantArt page, making [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes finding the other instalments quite difficult]], as they have nowhere near as many backups as ''Strangled Red'' does.

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* SequelDisplacement: ''Strangled Red'' is actually the second instalment in a trilogy, though the original ''Strangled'' ''[[https://theclocktower.forumcommunity.net/?t=48902044 Strangled]]'' and the finale ''[[http://www.theotaku.com/worlds/pokemoncreepypastas/view/211468/door%27s_open Door’s Open]]'' are virtually unknown in comparison, particularly due to the original author deleting the entire trilogy from their Website/DeviantArt page, making [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes finding the other instalments quite difficult]], as they have nowhere near as many backups as ''Strangled Red'' does.
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* SequelDisplacement: ''Strangled Red'' is actually the second instalment in a trilogy, though the original ''Strangled'' and the finale ''Door’s Open'' are virtually unknown in comparison, particularly due to the original author deleting the entire trilogy from their Website/DeviantArt page, making [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes finding the other instalments quite difficult]], as they have nowhere near as many backups as ''Strangled Red'' does.

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* SequelDisplacement: ''Strangled Red'' is actually the second instalment in a trilogy, though the original ''Strangled'' and the finale ''Door’s Open'' ''[[http://www.theotaku.com/worlds/pokemoncreepypastas/view/211468/door%27s_open Door’s Open]]'' are virtually unknown in comparison, particularly due to the original author deleting the entire trilogy from their Website/DeviantArt page, making [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes finding the other instalments quite difficult]], as they have nowhere near as many backups as ''Strangled Red'' does.
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* SequelDisplacement: ''Strangled Red'' is actually the second instalment in a trilogy, though the original ''Strangled'' and the finale ''Door’s Open'' are virtually unknown in comparison, particularly due to the original author deleting the entire trilogy from their Website/DeviantArt page, making [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes finding the other instalments quite difficult]], as they have nowhere near as many backups as ''Strangled Red'' does.

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