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AOTM March 2018
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Useless Knowledge by impreciseotto Rated: T [Reviews - 20] 23
Summary:

“We’re friends,” she says, and it is the only true thing she can bear to admit in this moment. The only true thing she thinks he could hear without being lost to her forever. “We’ll always be friends.”

Response to 'The Apartment' challenge. Set immediately after the events of 'The Merger' (S3), Jim changes his relationship status and moves into the apartment across the hallway from Pam. 


Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Fluff, Romance
Warnings: None
Challenges: The Apartment
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 15308 Read Count: 12848 ePub Downloads: 4
[Report This] Published: June 15, 2019 Updated: June 23, 2019
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: June 15, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Always Be Friends

So I really like the concept but I'm a bit confused: how and why is Jim calling Pam while he's showing Karen into his apartment? Otherwise this was very nicely done.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: June 15, 2019 Title: Chapter 2: Fancy New Halpert

And of course Pam misses that Jim didn't warn her about...Pam. Good angst.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: June 15, 2019 Title: Chapter 3: Chicken and Beef

Oh Jim. He gotta figure this out, because I'm guessing Pam's not gonna do it for him. Good job making him feel appropriately awkward.

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Date: June 16, 2019 Title: Chapter 5: Business

Interesting turn. I liked the dialogue. Well done.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: June 23, 2019 Title: Chapter 7: Cardboard Boxes

This was a lovely story and a nice prompt. I like the idea, and I think you did well with it.

All Along it was a Fever by SprinklesTheCat Rated: MA [Reviews - 31] 38
Summary: Story starts on the Booze Cruise – Jim tells Pam about his feelings sooner and less dramatically, but it rocks her world. Confusion, feelings, and THOUGHTS ensue. The song “Stay” by Rihanna came into my head and wouldn’t leave while I was writing, hence the titles.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Pam, Pam/Roy
Genres: Angst, Drama, Romance
Warnings: Explicit sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 9 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 23711 Read Count: 22876 ePub Downloads: 19
[Report This] Published: June 22, 2019 Updated: July 28, 2019
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: June 25, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Not Really Sure How to Feel About It

I am a sucker for any story that has Kelly bursting out to tell Pam that Roy has set a date. I think you did well with putting those necessary words in both Pam's and Jim's mouths.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: June 25, 2019 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2: It's Not Much of a Life You're Living

"He’d broken up with Katy in just about the worst way possible - with no explanation and no kindness to soften the blow;" this makes a lot more sense in this AU context.

I am a little confused though; if the cameras are there, why aren't Pam and Jim more freaked out by having said what they did on the boat in front of the cameras?

I am enjoying her being flustered by him and him being worried she's sick. It's a nice dynamic and feels in character.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: June 25, 2019 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3: You're the broken one but I'm the only one who needed saving

I like this, although I would have loved more of Pam's POV in it. Nice work.

Author's Response: Thanks for the reviews! I guess I'm taking artistic license with their reactions to the cameras. I'm glad the words they spoke felt in character. In some ways they're so easy to write and in other ways, very difficult.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: June 25, 2019 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Round and around and around and around we go

I am enjoying this story, and I'm glad we got a little more into Pam's head this time. I'd recommend . {}, or [] instead of () next time you can't get the italics to work though, because we use regular parentheses more often so the reader first tries to interpret them as parentheticals and only then later realizes they are intended as inner monologue. * also work well. I am looking forward to your writing Roy and Pam, though I understand why you've had her putting it off; it's in character.

Author's Response: I got the italics to work! Thank you for the tips.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: July 01, 2019 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5: I Want You to Stay

Interesting place to leave it.

I think you did well with the breakup scene; making it a small flashback allowed you to hit the points you wanted without tying you to writing it all out in detail. Well done.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: July 04, 2019 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Tell Me Now You Know

This is in character for Jim--the part of Jim's character I've never liked, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist--and I appreciate you reigning it in via a strong Pam. I could see them having this interaction and I think you showed it well.

Author's Response: Yeah, there are times when it seems like Jim has never had to accept no, or not right now, as the answer. I think that Pam has a lot of strength in her, and she's not putting up with his BS.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: July 30, 2019 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9: Something in the way you move

As usual, an excellent update. Thank you for the story! It was a lot of fun.

Author's Response: thank you Comfect, that means a lot!

Another Excuse by impreciseotto Rated: T [Reviews - 6] 3
Summary:

She wonders why it is so hard for her to be happy these days. She wonders why it takes her so long to fall asleep, and when she does she tosses around dreams of the office and Jell-O and Jim. She wonders why it has been so easy for her to ignore the swelling of her heart that makes it feel like her chest is going to explode. She wonders why her skin comes alive for Jim but never for Roy. And she wonders why it was so easy for her to nod and push him away, when she knows she should have just pulled him back in and let herself drown in him forever.

A response to the 'Pam in Stanford' challenge. Beginning on Casino Night (S2), this AU explores what would have happened if Pam transferred to Stamford instead of Jim. 


Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: None
Genres: Angst, Drama, In Stamford, Romance
Warnings: None
Challenges: Pam In Stamford
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 8765 Read Count: 2477 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: June 25, 2019 Updated: July 07, 2019
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: June 25, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Haze

I like the concept, I'm glad someone is taking up this prompt. I'm interested to know why Jan offered Jim's job to Pam, and how Jim will react to that (as well as to Pam being, ya know, in Stamford). It's a great premise, and I think you've done well with the characters. Now I'm looking forward to where you go with it.

Emergency contact by Lizby Rated: M [Reviews - 14] 23
Summary:

“W-why did you call…me?”...Toby paused, “well…it’s-it’s Pam. And uh-um…well you’re…you’re her emergency contact, Jim.” Season 3 AU of cocktails and it’s aftermath



Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim, Jim/Karen, Jim/Pam, Karen, Pam, Roy
Genres: Angst, Drama, Romance, Hurt/Comfort
Warnings: Violence/Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 4 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 6709 Read Count: 7094 ePub Downloads: 2
[Report This] Published: June 26, 2019 Updated: October 26, 2019
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: June 26, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

It definitely doesn't suck! It's interesting that you've given Jim (2.0?) such a dislike of Toby. But I like the premise and I'm interested in where you go next. Please get him off the road; probably not great to be driving in this emotional circumstance!

Author's Response: Thank you! Maybe subconsciously Jim knows Toby’s feelings for Pam? Or once someone takes on a managerial position they automatically start disliking him? Either way, I kind of love Jim being snappy with Toby, (just like Michael) since Jim is such a mellow guy. 

Every Little Piece by JennaBennett Rated: T [Reviews - 5] 13
Summary:

If the film crew can call Pam and Jim out on their relationship in “Fun Run”, this doesn’t completely suspend disbelief… An AU take on “Back From Vacation,” wherein Jim receives some insight from an unlikely source.


Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Oneshot
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3108 Read Count: 2150 ePub Downloads: 4
[Report This] Published: July 08, 2019 Updated: July 08, 2019
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: July 09, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Well this was a.dor.a.ble. Thanks for putting it to (paper? screen?). I like the way you have it happening, and it makes sense that Karen would be pissed but much less so than after all that time in the real canon. Good work.

Author's Response:

Thanks Comfect! I figure at this point Karen probably just thinks Jim is a little non-committal. Plus, she doesn’t have much of a grasp on the Pam history so the levels of hurt/jealousy are a little lower.

I’m glad you enjoyed it! 

An Exercise in Courage and Honesty by NobleLandMermaid Rated: T [Reviews - 17] 26
Summary: Past Featured Story

A look at Pam’s Season 3 journey through the eyes of her art instructor.

“Marla always started off the term asking students to fill out a survey about themselves... There wasn’t much on Pam’s paper; a few neatly written words that she worked as a receptionist, hadn’t taken art classes since high school, and liked watercolors best.”

Safe and Sound Cover


Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Other, Pam
Genres: Angst, Romance, Workdays
Warnings: Other Adult Theme
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 4287 Read Count: 5159 ePub Downloads: 5
[Report This] Published: July 14, 2019 Updated: July 14, 2019
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: July 16, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Love the OC. Liking seeing what Pam might be getting out of art as opposed to just having it be a character trait to check off a box. Well done.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: July 16, 2019 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

Very nice! I loved you including a pic, but I was hooked from the moment you made clear what she'd be painting this chapter. So great!

Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: July 16, 2019 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

Very nice! I loved you including a pic, but I was hooked from the moment you made clear what she'd be painting this chapter. So great!

Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: July 16, 2019 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Great way to end it. Wonderful little fic, nicely broken up into chapters. You go, NLM!

Second place is just the first loser by Duchess Cupcake Rated: T [Reviews - 10] 20
Summary: Past Featured StoryShe might be in second place, but Karen Filippelli is no loser. 
Categories: Episode Related
Characters: Karen
Genres: Angst
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1819 Read Count: 1257 ePub Downloads: 3
[Report This] Published: July 28, 2019 Updated: July 28, 2019
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: July 30, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I really enjoyed this! Nice backstory for Karen, and good link in to where she goes after. Well done!

Author's Response: Thanks, Comfect! I appreciate you taking the time to read it and review.

High Hopes by JennaBennett Rated: T [Reviews - 8] 21
Summary:

Karen pays a little more attention during ‘The Merger’ 


 (Please note: despite my terrible description above, this is JAM-centric)


Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff, Oneshot, Romance
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3782 Read Count: 2045 ePub Downloads: 3
[Report This] Published: August 12, 2019 Updated: August 12, 2019
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: August 13, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Oh, I liked this. It's a great illustration of how one minor-seeming change could have nudged everything on track. Well done.

I especially like this line towards the end: "“I’m going to add matchmaker to my resume… What’s Ryan’s story?” she adds. He chuckles and heads back to his desk. “That was a serious question,” she murmurs to his retreating figure."
Poor Karen. Just...Scranton's not your place, is it...

Author's Response: Thanks Comfect! Poor Karen is right, that line of hers where she essentially says: “it turns out it’s not so hard when your boss isn’t an idiot and your boyfriend isn’t in love with someone else,” sums up Karen’s journey so well - everything pans out better for her outside of Scranton... 

Transported: Casino Night by Chubophobic Rated: K [Reviews - 3] 2
Summary: Jim goes home after Casino Night only to get thrown into an alternate universe.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Episode Related, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Drama
Warnings: Adult language, Moderate sexual content, Violence/Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 485 Read Count: 1036 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: August 22, 2019 Updated: August 23, 2019
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: September 21, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I agree with warrior that Pam maybe goes a little fast between emotional states, but overall I quite like this setup. I'm interested to see what you'd do with it: particularly, what else is different in the world where Pam was willing on Casino Night. Is it just that difference, or are there other minor differences Jim will notice? Does he think he is misremembering, or does he know it's a different world? How will Pam feel when she finds out he didn't think that night went the same? Where's her Jim--is that poor man in a world in our world now? These and others might be interesting questions to explore.

We Are Special by umadashibayashi Rated: K+ [Reviews - 5] 8
Summary: Before Dwight could consider the implications of Jim having telekinetic abilities, no matter how minor, how crude, all that raced around in Dwight’s head was pure fear.
That’s why he initially missed Pam’s wink.
Categories: Other, Episode Related
Characters: Dwight
Genres: Humor
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1501 Read Count: 867 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: August 28, 2019 Updated: August 28, 2019
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: August 29, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Ah, this is lovely. A very Dwight line of thought with exactly the right sort of word choice, and a perfectly Dwight explanation for "what was really going on." Just the right blend of ridiculous and insightful. Thanks for sharing this here!

Through the Door by Awimoweh Rated: K [Reviews - 4] 6
Summary: AU on June 10.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim
Genres: Fluff
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1867 Read Count: 1090 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: August 30, 2019 Updated: August 30, 2019
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: September 21, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

This was a lovely piece of fluff. Thanks for sharing.

Perfect Mess by JennaBennett Rated: T [Reviews - 10] 32
Summary:

Answers the question that no one asked - what if Michael unwittingly got the cocktail party cancelled and Jim ended up in the bar with his co-workers?

'Cocktails' with a twist.  


Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Drama, Romance
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 6291 Read Count: 4280 ePub Downloads: 15
[Report This] Published: September 04, 2019 Updated: September 06, 2019
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: September 06, 2019 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

I love this. I like Jim getting punched and Dwight and Michael being themselves and Karen just getting out of the way. So good.

Author's Response: Thanks Comfect! I’m a big fan of Karen “just getting out of the way” 😉