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Twisted Garden (Pokemon AU)

Name: Twisted Garden (Pokemon AU)
Rating: 4.6 (398 reviews)
Author: Aleister Adair

Aleister Adair

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Synopsis

Erika may have been born lowly, but she knows she is destined for glory and greatness. Street rat, trash, orphan, these labels are mere fetters to be shattered. One step at a time, Erika will claim everything that is rightfully hers. And what the world cannot give her – she will take by force.

A darker, grittier, and more realistic take on Pokémon with xianxia elements and a unique power system. Grass specialist Erika. Inspirations include but are not limited to: Hard Enough, Code Geass, Sacrifice and Subjugation, various xianxia novels.

Updates on Wednesday each week.

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