Penname: WanderingWatchtower Real name:
Member Since: October 16, 2007

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May your hats fly as high as your dreams.

Author of the Month September 2021


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Summary: Past Featured Story

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Role Reversal Challenge: It's May 2006. Jim's wedding is approaching and a lovelorn Pam can't take much more. Starts during Casino Night (or an AU version of it).


Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Pam
Genres: Angst, Humor, Romance, Travel, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language
Challenges: Role Reversal
Series: None
Chapters: 20 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 44755 Read Count: 80101 ePub Downloads: 23
[Report This] Published: April 15, 2007 Updated: February 27, 2018
Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed 1
Date: May 21, 2021 Title: Chapter 20: You're floating on a cloud that's beautiful and then

Just me, desperately seeking an update for this one. Because I love it.

Carry on.

By writing more of this.

Summary:

 Like many high school sweethearts, Jim Halpert and Pam Beesly were sure nothing could ever break them up. And, like many high school sweethearts, life after graduation proved too much for their relationship to bear and they ended up going their separate ways. When their paths cross again 10 years later, old feelings are stirred up, but will Pam and Jim have a second chance at first love?


Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Karen, Pam, Roy
Genres: Drama, Drunk Pam/Jim, Fluff, Humor, Romance, Travel, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language, Mild sexual content, Other Adult Theme
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 16106 Read Count: 12135 ePub Downloads: 11
[Report This] Published: November 07, 2016 Updated: May 02, 2020
Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed 1
Date: May 21, 2021 Title: Chapter 7: Different But The Same

I just got around to reading this one, and I've made a huge mistake. But only because I started it unfinished and now I NEED more. I love this idea and this story so much and I could FOR SURE use more high school Jim and Pam in my life. Going in my faves ASAP as possible.

Summary: “Karen, I don’t even have his phone number. It’s been four years since we last saw each other. When we broke up.” Pam emphasizes this last part as if Karen needs the reminder of her best friend’s personal history. “It’s not like… Look, I’m not going to fall in love with him again.”  
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Ensemble, Jim/Pam
Genres: Drama, Fluff, Humor, Inner Monologue, Romance, Travel, Weekend, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language, Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 13 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 111518 Read Count: 27950 ePub Downloads: 31
[Report This] Published: November 09, 2018 Updated: July 30, 2023
Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed
Date: July 30, 2023 Title: Chapter 13: I Don't Love You But I Always Will

The sound I made when I saw this update...

DC!! I'm being so genuine when I say this fic may be my very favorite fic ever. It's so amazing and this chapter is no exception. I mean, three years is kind of a long time, but I forgive you wholeheartedly. The three squeezes. Jo Bennett's moments. THE THREE SQUEEZES. Ugh.

But listen, I had an entire child who is basically a toddler now since the last time this was updated and lady, I simply cannot have another child to pass the time between now and the next update so try and make it quick.

In all seriousness, it's so so good to see you and this fic back! It makes me very happy. :)

Author's Response: Oh this makes my heart soar with the eagles nest. Thank you for loving this fic so much and for such incredibly kind words. Also I laughed really hard that you can’t just keep having babies to pass the time between updates. I honestly can’t believe it’s been that long!! 

Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed 1
Date: November 25, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Somebody that I used to know

Whewwwwwww...okay.

I just binged this in its entirety. And DC. I’m affected. I finished it like two hours ago and I haven’t stopped thinking about for a second. I’m going to try and find the words.

The depth you give these characters is incredible, and realistic, and heartbreaking, and beautiful, and tragic, and breathtaking, and and and and...

The way you made them so obviously perfect for one another but struggling to figure the dang thing out. The way you made Karen the perfect best friend for Pam. The way they are so seemingly broken and trying so hard to mend themselves. The realistic and painful way they are incapable of letting the other person know exactly what they want.

JIM AND PAM AGAINST THE FREAKING WALL.

Ugh. DC. I wish I could find adequate words because I truly loved this so incredibly much.

Excuse me while I go curl up in the fetal position and reflect on my feelings. Kthxbye.

Summary: As WWII rages Jim is sent to England to serve as a fighter pilot. He and Pam send each other letters as conflict arises in the skies above Europe and back on the home front.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Ensemble, Jim/Pam
Genres: Drama
Warnings: Adult language, Moderate sexual content, Violence/Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 31 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 195132 Read Count: 17437 ePub Downloads: 25
[Report This] Published: April 27, 2019 Updated: July 02, 2023
Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed 1
Date: October 06, 2020 Title: Chapter 22: October Rain

Not sure how to write a review after reading almost 140,000 words. 😂 But I loved reading it and felt SO transported! And your sprinklings of lines from the show is just wonderful.

My next reviews will be more specific, obviously. But great job!!

Author's Response: Glad you liked it WW. It's been a fun project to work on, so I'm very glad to hear this story resonates with people. Glad to have you on board as we go forward.

Summary:

What if...Jim never got Pam's note? Jim accepted the corporate job? Married Karen? Pam quit? Married Roy? What if...both are divorced and run into each other again? AU. 

 

 


Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Adult language, Explicit sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 9 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 30073 Read Count: 12425 ePub Downloads: 4
[Report This] Published: December 15, 2019 Updated: July 09, 2021
Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed 1
Date: July 11, 2021 Title: Chapter 9: So, Kiss Me Like You Want to Be Loved

Yay for an update!! I'm so glad they have everything out in the open and that it wasn't a deal breaker (but of course it's not! It's Jim.)

Loved this! Now get working on the next one, will ya. ;)

Author's Response: Thank you WW! Yes, yes, I'll get to working on chapter 10! I'm hoping it won't take another 9 months for the next one!

Virtus by boredhswf Rated: MA [Reviews - 143] 135
Summary:

"It's not about ideologies anymore or what we wish the world was. It just isn’t. You have to decide what matters and then do whatever you can to keep it. Sometimes that means making impossible decisions; choices that take a piece of you.” 


Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Angela, Cece Halpert, Dwight, Jim/Pam, Larissa Halpert, Meredith, Other, Phillip Halpert, Phillip Schrute, Toby
Genres: Drama, Married
Warnings: Adult language, Dubious Consent, Moderate sexual content, Other Adult Theme, Possible Triggers, Secondary Character Death, Violence/Injury
Series: The Virtus Series
Chapters: 19 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 78566 Read Count: 19330 ePub Downloads: 63
[Report This] Published: February 24, 2020 Updated: November 12, 2020
Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed 1
Date: September 14, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: This is Home Now

I am kicking myself that it has taken me so long to start reading this story. I guess I just knew I would get sucked in and wanted to make sure I had a time to read it all at once and my GOODNESS, I’m so glad I finally read it. I’m hooked, 100%, and am in love with your writing and storytelling. I adore this Jim and Pam and their relationship, even with all they go through. Gah, it’s all just so, so good. “Well done” doesn’t begin to cover it!

Author's Response: Thank you so very much, WW. I am so happy you are enjoying it and thank you for your kind words. :)

Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed 1
Date: November 12, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: This is Home Now

*throws the whole jar of jellybeans at you*

Thank you for this, Bored. It’s amazing how seamlessly you marry these characters we know and love with this new apocalyptic world. It’s was captivating, and lovely, and heartbreaking, and beautiful. And the ending was perfect. I loved the whole thing so much.

Not only can you consider yourself a writer now, you can consider yourself a damn good one. :)

Author's Response:

WW, I am SO sorry! I somehow missed this review (I think because it attached itself to the first chapter?) initially and this is super late.

ANYWAY, thank you so much! I cannot express how much your support of this story has meant to me. :)

JAM 6.0 by DoomGoose Rated: T [Reviews - 88] 50
Summary:

Sequel to Pam 6.0 

Pam broke up with Roy after his comments in S01E06 – Hot Girl, and after a summer of simmering tensions Jim and Pam have finally admitted their feelings for each other. 


Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related, Alternate Universe
Characters: Ensemble, Jim/Pam
Genres: Drama, Fluff, Humor, Romance, Workdays
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: Pam 6.0
Chapters: 15 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 31719 Read Count: 25729 ePub Downloads: 11
[Report This] Published: May 18, 2020 Updated: September 29, 2020
Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed 1
Date: September 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 15: Casino Night

Awww...just the perfect bit of fluff I needed at the end of my night. :)

Author's Response: You're welcome, I'm glad I could deliver for you! It was purely coincidental timing, but I'm happy it worked out lol. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words!

Summary: Jim and Pam meet at a convention and share a one-night-stand. Or, so they believe. Will it turn into more? 
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Moderate sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 10 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 46034 Read Count: 17545 ePub Downloads: 10
[Report This] Published: June 30, 2020 Updated: September 20, 2020
Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed 1
Date: September 20, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Room 620

I have loved reading this!! Very well done. :)

Summary:

"The veil of complacency that she had worn for a decade had fallen from her eyes and she now saw everything anew."

A series of episode related oneshots taking a look at what was going on in Pam Beesly's mind.  


Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Oneshot
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 7146 Read Count: 6700 ePub Downloads: 13
[Report This] Published: July 06, 2020 Updated: February 19, 2021
Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed 1
Date: November 28, 2020 Title: Chapter 4: Benihana Christmas

I was going to choose a few favorite lines but honestly, they’re all my favorite. I can’t stress enough how beautiful your writing is! It’s poetic and vivid, and the imagery is amazing. You capture the essence of Pam’s inner turmoil so well. Thank you for this!!

Author's Response: Thank you so much, WW. I think I find it easy to write her because I *am her* in many ways. Thanks for reading! 

Zoom meetings by Kuri333 Rated: M [Reviews - 74] 82
Summary:

During mandatory lockdown there is still work to do, and Pam is nothing but a professional.

Contemporary AU lockdown JAM. 


Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Alternate Universe
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Workdays
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 10 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 23943 Read Count: 9085 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: July 07, 2020 Updated: November 18, 2020
Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed 1
Date: November 18, 2020 Title: Chapter 10: Unplugged

“He is looking up too, his eyes over his own screen, his hand still raised for just a millisecond, and then there is the smile. Jim, he smiles a lot. But there is this particular grin I love to think is just for me.“ UGH, yes. I loved this.

This whole story was wonderful and I was so happy to see it pop back up!! Great job! It was a pleasure to read. :)

Author's Response: Thanks so very much for sticking with it!

Summary: Past Featured Story

Jim returns to Scranton from Stamford in a world where Karen doesn't exist. Pam wants to pick up where they left off on Casino Night but Jim tells her he's done all the pursuing so far, and he'd like be pursued (read: seduced). "Give me a reason to come back." 

Inspired by the Taylor Swift song "I Think He Knows". 

 


Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Kelly, Pam
Genres: Romance, Steamy
Warnings: Adult language, Explicit sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 18104 Read Count: 20323 ePub Downloads: 23
[Report This] Published: July 10, 2020 Updated: April 14, 2021
Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed 1
Date: September 02, 2020 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Ha! I love how Jim couldn’t resist kissing her even though he wanted Pam to take the time to seduce him. I have a sneaking suspicion that she’s going to be pretty good at this and he’s going to have time not caving right away. And I’m here for it.

I also really love the girl talk between Pam and Isabel. I can totally picture it. I’m really liking this story so far and can’t wait to read more!

Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed 1
Date: November 20, 2020 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

Okay, Jim messing with Pam when she sends him pictures of the lingerie was amazing and very in character. I loved it. Haha

The whole thing was great and I love the build up you’re creating before their date! So happy to see this one updated!

Summary: Jim is at home sick with a virus (not THE virus...), and sick Jim seems confused about stuff. Which might explain how it comes to be that Pam is in his apartment looking after him, and Karen is selling paper...
Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Ensemble, Jim, Jim/Karen, Jim/Pam, Karen, Pam
Genres: Angst, Romance, Hurt/Comfort, Wet Pam/Jim
Warnings: Adult language, Moderate sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 47288 Read Count: 12545 ePub Downloads: 11
[Report This] Published: July 24, 2020 Updated: November 16, 2020
Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed 1
Date: September 30, 2020 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5

I loved this chapter!

The Creed talking head? Amazing added touch.

I think them working through their issues toward the end is so realistic. There is so much they haven’t said to each other and feelings that have been pent up, so it makes perfect sense that they’ll have to fix that before it’s all sunshine and rainbows.

“‘A couple of hours might have got you an “I need some time.” If you’d hung about until the Monday, I might have said, “I think I feel the same way you do, but this is scary.” If you’d still been there on Wednesday, I was ready to say, “I don’t want to marry Roy, but I have to figure out how I’m going to do this.”’

I loved the whole conversation that came after this. They suck at talking about their feelings and this was the perfect way to have them do it. :)

Can’t wait for the next chapter!

Author's Response: Thank you very much, WW, and glad it worked for you. I never feel confident I've got the emotional stuff right. Glad also that you liked the Creed bit! I dithered about whether to leave that in, or whether it was a step too far into ridiculous-ville.

Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed 1
Date: September 11, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I’m just going to leave one review instead of bombarding with one on every chapter. But I’m loving this! I especially love your characterization of all of them, especially Karen. I feel like there’s not a lot we know about her and here you’ve created this amazing backstory to explain why she is how she is and I’m here for it. But also, she can go now. Haha

I also love the slow unraveling of Jim and Pam figuring things out again and *trying* to talk about it. Can’t wait to keep reading! Great work!

Author's Response: Thank you very much! Really glad you're enjoying it, WW, and that you like the characterizations. I was kind of worried I'd overdone Karen's backstory, so it's good to hear you liked it.

Neon Moon by beth9501 Rated: T [Reviews - 13] 19
Summary:

Casino night one shot of what happens under the neon moon in Poor Richards. Based on the song Neon Moon by Brooks and Dunn- specifically the version with Kacey Musgraves I heard for the first time last night.


Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Drama, Drunk Pam/Jim, Oneshot, Romance, Weekend, Workdays
Warnings: Other Adult Theme
Series: Country Songs
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1011 Read Count: 1066 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: August 13, 2020 Updated: August 13, 2020
Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed
Date: August 31, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I will never not love a happy post-CN story. Nice work!

Author's Response: They're my favorite too! Thanks, Wandering!

Diversity Jim by Comfect Rated: T [Reviews - 80] 46
Summary: Moving the Asian Jim prank up to just after Diversity Day, with JAM results.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related, Alternate Universe
Characters: None
Genres: None
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 19 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 27270 Read Count: 23540 ePub Downloads: 9
[Report This] Published: August 22, 2020 Updated: September 08, 2020
Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed 1
Date: September 07, 2020 Title: Chapter 18: Chapter 16: In Which Pam Forwards a Call

Yay! I’m a huge fan of quotes from the show being used in slightly different ways and scenarios. I also love seeing their love story unfold slowly, without either of them having to go through a big painful Stamford situation, you know? It’s good for my heart. Haha well done!

Author's Response: Thank you! Doing that repurposing is one of my favorite parts of fanfic, so I'm so glad it worked for you!

Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed 1
Date: September 06, 2020 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 15: In Which Jellybeans Are Consumed

I just really love me some Season 2-esque Jim and Pam, where there is banter and innocent cuteness before any confession of feelings and risking of the friendship has gotten in the way. Of course I love post-confession JAM, but’s it’s always lovely to remember the friendship at the base of it all, and you did a great job with their banter and playfulness here.

I also really love Pam telling Jim about Roy instead of brushing it off and not wanting to tell him, and she can do that in part because she thinks he’s with Katy.

The jelly bean “plan” was also adorable. :)

Author's Response: Thank you! Since we're post Hot Girl now, I guess this IS S2 JAM. I am so glad you're enjoying it!

Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed
Date: September 01, 2020 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 10: In Which Jim Makes a Date

I really love this take on Katy! It's totally realistic to think that he would want to make Pam a little jealous, especially after witnessing Roy being, well, Roy all day. I know he kind of does that in the actual Hot Girl episode, but this way he gets the reaction and also doesn't have to awkwardly break up with Katy on the Booze Cruise! Haha

Oh and the blue shell line at the end was awesome. I loved it so much.

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm quite happy with getting Katy out of Jim's romantic life, and hopefully Pam will be too...

Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed 1
Date: August 31, 2020 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 6: In Which Caffeine is Provided

Okay, I loved this chapter. I mean, I’ve loved them all and the idea of making Asian Jim the center of a storyline is awesome. But I’m always down for these kind of JAM interactions. The banter and the tiny details Jim remembers and knows about Pam are my favorite and you did a great job with it. Can’t wait to keep reading!

Author's Response: Thank you! I have a lot of fun with these two, so it's a pleasure to sprinkle some of that into what is turning into a more angsty story than I had thought initially...

Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed 1
Date: September 03, 2020 Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 12: In Which Pam Swears a Lot

*fight, fight, fight* Ohhhh I can’t wait. I really liked how you had Pam dissect her relationship with Roy and kind of come to the understanding that she’s been putting up with (and excusing) crap for a really long time.

Also, I love the Beeslys!!! Your dialogue for them is just so, so good.

Excited for the next one!

Author's Response: Thank you! I had a lot of fun with the Beeslys (there's nods to both Oscar Wilde and John Mulaney in there) and I'm glad you liked them!

Sale Away by Jim-jams Rated: M [Reviews - 15] 16
Summary: It's 2019 and Jim, Pam and the kids are shipped off to Australia for a three week luxury cruise on Athlead's behalf. Add into the mix Jim's beautiful new secretary, the man Pam can't seem to stop running into and two jet lagged children and we're in for a ride.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Future
Characters: None
Genres: Travel
Warnings: Moderate sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 17543 Read Count: 1717 ePub Downloads: 3
[Report This] Published: August 22, 2020 Updated: October 10, 2020
Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed 1
Date: September 02, 2020 Title: Chapter 2: Gateway to Disaster

Okay, I love Cece so much! What a perfect child for Jim and Pam. Made for a lot of great characterization and I definitely chuckled many times reading.

I’m hooked. And terrified to keep reading. But excited to see what happens. All the things. *buckles up*

Summary:

Two months after her husband dies, Pam receives a gift from him that helps her in more ways than she could ever imagine. Now it’s four years later and she’s finally ready to start dating again, but just like everything else in her life, it gets a little messy.

 

AU based off of The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks. If you’ve read the book, this plotline will be pretty similar while still incorporating characters/references/small plotlines of The Office as well as possibly my own little twists.


Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Danny Cordray, Dwight/Angela, Jim/Pam, Karen, Kelly, Mark, Pam/Roy
Genres: Angst, Drama, Fluff, Suspense
Warnings: Major Character Death, Possible Triggers, Violence/Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 10 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 59450 Read Count: 9934 ePub Downloads: 4
[Report This] Published: August 30, 2020 Updated: May 10, 2023
Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed 1
Date: January 16, 2021 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 6

UGH these two. I love their friendship and I love how they talk to each other about Mark and everything else. I also need Pam to listen to her DOG. Something is up with Roy and we all know it, Singer included.

I just really love this little world you have put them in and basically I just want to be friends with them and live by them and have Jim fix my car, okay?!

Reviewer: WanderingWatchtower Signed 1
Date: October 04, 2020 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 2

Aly, I love this so much! I love how you’ve weaved the characters from canon into the story and made them their own while still keeping true to how they they felt in the show. It’s just a smooth, lovely read. I haven’t read the book either, so I’m really looking forward to what’s to come!!