Penname: belsum Real name: bel
Member Since: November 06, 2006

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The Assignment by downtown Rated: K+ [Reviews - 14] 10
Summary: Kevin makes good on his "assignment" while Jim tells Dwight what corporate really wanted from him. 
Categories: Episode Related, Jim and Pam
Characters: Andy, Dwight, Jim, Jim/Pam, Karen, Kelly, Kevin, Oscar, Pam, Ryan/Kelly
Genres: Oneshot, Workdays
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1208 Read Count: 2494 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: June 10, 2007 Updated: June 10, 2007
Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: June 18, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

That was so much fun.  I loved getting to actually see Kevin's analysis - and it wasn't entirely dirty!  Plus...Kelly!  What a nice surprise.  I haven't read anything yet that deals with her getting the news about The Job.  But then you turned it on its head with her just *knowing* about Jim and Pam.  That's why she's so good at her job of customer service!  Very cool.

Summary:

Five memorable X-Files MotW meet five Dunder Mifflin Employees.

I added a violence/injury warning even though it's nothing graphic...just creepy. If you can watch The X-Files, you can read this.

Office spoilers for The Fight (insanely minor, but just in case)

X-Files Spoilers for Pusher/Kitsunegari, Irresistible, Tooms/Squeeze, The Host and Post-Modern Prometheus.

Rated T because I was watching The X-Files when I was 12 and I could handle it, fool!


Categories: Crossover
Characters: Dwight, Jan, Jim, Karen, Pam
Genres: Drabble
Warnings: Violence/Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 500 Read Count: 7403 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: June 13, 2007 Updated: June 13, 2007
Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: June 14, 2007 Title: Chapter 5: Jan/The Great Mutato

GAH!  Number 3 is one of my personal most terrifying XF monsters!  Nice work.  And I always love a TC mention since I live here.

Author's Response:

Yeah Twin Cities!  I live in Minneapolis so I def. had to include Donnie Pfaster (even though he's already the biggest creeper ever)



Author's Response:

Yeah Twin Cities!  I live in Minneapolis so I def. had to include Donnie Pfaster (even though he's already the biggest creeper ever)

Summary:

The documentary makers ask the employees of Dunder-Mifflin to review the events that occured the past weeks, through anecdotes. (It takes place after "The Job".)

All talking heads.

"Ryan: Gollum Creed! I swear to God!"


Categories: Other, Present
Characters: Andy, Angela, Creed, Dwight, Jan, Jim, Karen, Kelly, Meredith, Michael, Oscar, Pam, Phyllis, Ryan, Stanley, Toby
Genres: Humor, Oneshot
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1274 Read Count: 1717 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: June 16, 2007 Updated: June 16, 2007
Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: August 24, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Review Interviews

"Ryan: looking pretty pissed."
BWAH!!! This was my absolute favorite bit. Brilliant.

Summary: Even when he's got the girl, sometimes Jim finds himself being laughed at by the Fates....
Categories: Jim and Pam, Future
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Fluff, Humor, Romance
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 11069 Read Count: 24006 ePub Downloads: 4
[Report This] Published: June 19, 2007 Updated: June 25, 2007
Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: July 02, 2007 Title: Chapter 5: All in Good Time

Oh thank god!  Despite his objections a Dunder Miflin proposal was perfect.  That's where their lives together truly began!  Love the old guy at the jewelry store telling Jim to get over himself.  And the conversation where Jim finally revealed all his attempts to Pam was so wonderfully them.

Author's Response:

I should probably put it somewhere in the chapter notes, but I always pictured the old guy in the jewelry store as Morgan Freeman.  Maybe it's all the recent Evan Almighty hype.  ;-)

I'm so happy you think it worked out well in the end.  :-) 

Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: July 02, 2007 Title: Chapter 4: New Year's Eve

Oh man.  Harsh.  But really, Jim, you're trying too hard.  Pam is a simple girl and needs a simple engagement.  I love that you're stringing him along like this!  I hope he learns his lesson!  And nice job developing the Halpert/Wallace relationship, too. 

Author's Response: Thanks!  I think Wallace is my new favourite character - I hope we see more of him in s4.

Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: June 29, 2007 Title: Chapter 3: Lighting of the Christmas Trees

Oh my god that was awesome!  The trees went up in flames!  Hilarious.  Boy Jim, how long is it going to take you to realize that you need to stop planning the perfect proposal and just go with your gut?  Shoulda done it in the alley.  Heh.

Author's Response:

how long is it going to take you to realize that you need to stop planning the perfect proposal and just go with your gut?

hahaha - you are on to me, belsum!  It will take approximately two more chapters.  :-)   So glad you are enjoying it.

Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: June 25, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Labor Day Weekend

D'oh! Not fair! Such a lovely setting. I like how you're capitalizing The Ring. Can't wait to find out how else Jim gets thwarted!

Author's Response: heehee - yes, I couldn't resist.  It IS The Ring, isn't it?  Glad you are enjoying the story.

Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: June 29, 2007 Title: Chapter 2: Autumn DM Employee Appreciation Night

Hee!  Thwarted by Pam's randiness.  Now that's one that I did not expect!  I sure hope Jim tells Pam about all his failed attempts when he manages to finally get it right.

Author's Response:

yes, I thought it was a nice touch that Pam's lust for Jim got the better of her (and the proposal!) - I mean, he's hauling pumpkins around the farm for her, the least she can do is show her appreciation!

Thanks for reading, belsum

Summary: Past Featured StoryA series of Michael talking heads.  Speculation for Season 4.
Categories: Other
Characters: Michael
Genres: Humor, Oneshot
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 588 Read Count: 2073 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: June 24, 2007 Updated: June 24, 2007
Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: June 27, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Musings

Yikes!  I wonder what poor Dwight did to piss Michael off like that?

These were brilliant!  Totally in his voice.  I can absolutely hear them as though they came from the show itself.

Summary:

Someone's watching over her, and making sure she's all right...


Categories: Other, Episode Related
Characters: Dwight/Angela
Genres: Fluff, Oneshot
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1533 Read Count: 1662 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: June 25, 2007 Updated: June 25, 2007
Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: June 27, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Her Guardian Angel-a

That was beautiful!  It honestly brought tears to my eyes.  I'm such a Dwight/Angela fan anyway and it was nice to get Angela's perspective for a change.  I loved the divergent paths for her and her sister and the meet-cute at work in the morning!  I hope you do more.

Summary: Five times Jim and Pam think about children, but don’t talk about it…at least, not with each other. Well, four times they don’t and one time they do. You know what, just read the story. You will understand then.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Future
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Other, Pam
Genres: Fluff, Married
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1181 Read Count: 3071 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: June 26, 2007 Updated: June 26, 2007
Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: June 27, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

You crack me up! Honestly, this was wonderful. For me, it was the mister that was baby crazy, so Jim looking at shoes was my favorite.

Author's Response:

i know no guys who are baby crazy. but, in reality, i only know about 2 guys i talk to about stuff like that, so therefore, not a very representative sample.

thanks! 

Summary: Past Featured Story

Pre “The Job”… actually, pre a lot of stuff. Set sometime in Season Three, I guess.

Pam decides to take matters into her own hands.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jim, Jim/Karen, Jim/Pam, Karen, Pam
Genres: Angst, Fluff, Weekend
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 9 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 6290 Read Count: 43508 ePub Downloads: 3
[Report This] Published: June 27, 2007 Updated: September 08, 2007
Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: June 27, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: New Trust

It's a good start to a fun AU if you decide to keep going with it!

Author's Response: i think i will continue, once i get time to write (stupid real life). thanks for the review.

Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: September 14, 2007 Title: Chapter 9: Epilogue

Chips!  Awwwwwww.....

Author's Response: :) Jim is so sweet. he brings her chips :)

Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: August 22, 2007 Title: Chapter 7: Once And For All

Hee!  Nice.  This next chapter's gonna be a good one; I can feel it.

I like that Pam's "short" shower lasted until the hot water ran out!  And Jim waited patiently the whole time.  Awwww.



Author's Response:

Glad for the vote of confidence. I guess I should get off my lazy bum and figure out the one bit that is having trouble.

And yeah, well, see this is coming from someone who has NO hot water at the moment.... so, my hot water runs out in two seconds... haha 

Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: August 29, 2007 Title: Chapter 8: Laughter

Aww, tied up in a neat bow.  The epilogue should be fun.  Yay!

Author's Response:

Yep, I like neat bow stuff. I am ready for the story to be over (I love the story, its just, ready to move on)

And the epilogue is written, but there is one line my beta says is confusing so have to work that out. 

Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: July 20, 2007 Title: Chapter 5: Dare You To Move

I can definitely see Karen trying one last time to keep Jim.  She would do it because it's the grown-up thing to do.  I imagine she'll end up crazy like Jan if she continues along such a buttoned-up path.

Author's Response:

Eek! I like Karen too much to have her turn out like scary Jan. Whatever happens to Karen... please don't let her get scary crazy! That would be the worst thing ever!

Thanks! 

Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: July 07, 2007 Title: Chapter 4: Confrontation

Oh dude. Wow. I love the direction you've taken this. So much passion and pain. The detail of Pam getting strength to call because of the missing Roy photos was brilliant. I did not expect them to get into a screaming match. And I did NOT expect Karen to hear the whole thing! Yikes. The next chapter should be a doozy.

Author's Response:

Thanks so much for the great review. I am working on the next chapter, but honestly, its given me a bit of trouble, so hopefully I will get to it soon... 

I'm excited about it though! So glad you are enjoying it still! 

Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: August 03, 2007 Title: Chapter 6: Memories Of Love

I don't think it was cliche at all!  I could really relate to walking-as-therapy, too.  And a lengthy walk suddenly turning in to an escape-the-rain run.  I can't wait to find out why Jim is there!

Author's Response: Good, because the first draft was totally cliche. I love walking in the rain also if I am in the mood for it. Sometimes that is almost as good as a walk in not rain. And I am writing the next chapter today :).

Flaccid by time4moxie Rated: K+ [Reviews - 24] 9
Summary: A revealing conversation in response to the 55 challenge.

Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff, Humor
Warnings: None
Challenges: 55
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 55 Read Count: 3876 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: June 30, 2007 Updated: June 30, 2007
Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: July 02, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

HEE!



Author's Response: Yep, that's the reaction I was going for!  Thanks :-)

Hunter by MoreLikeSwaying Rated: T [Reviews - 19] 6
Summary:

This started as a short little oneshot in response to the All About a Peripheral Character challenge, but some very kind reviewers mentioned it might be cool to continue with this idea. So here it is, the new and improved story of the other Jim and Pam :o)

How does Hunter, Jan's former personal assistant (and I guess Ryan's current assistant), relate to our favorite office? Well, let's just say he's a lot like Jim...


Categories: Other
Characters: David Wallace, Ensemble, Hunter, Jan, Jim/Pam, Other, Ryan
Genres: Inner Monologue, Romance, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language, Mild sexual content
Challenges: All About a Peripheral Character
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 2315 Read Count: 4995 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: June 30, 2007 Updated: July 07, 2007
Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: July 18, 2007 Title: Chapter 3: The Plan

Oh man this is fantastic!  I hope it's just a case of mistaken identity and the name "Ray" wasn't chosen for any reason other than to freak me out.  Heh.  I really like how you're fleshing the corporate office out.  And I can't wait to see Ryan's first day in Jan's old job.  Looking forward to your next chapters!

Author's Response: Thanks - I'm really glad you're liking it! Hopefully, between vacation and school preparations, I'll be able to update soon. I hope you'll come back to read :o)  Thanks so much for the review!

Boink by time4moxie Rated: M [Reviews - 45] 18
Summary:

“Quite an interesting collection you have here, Jim.”

Pam and Jim are learning all sorts of interesting things about each other.

A smattering of short(ish) scenes on the subject...


Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff, Humor, Romance, Steamy
Warnings: Adult language, Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 9577 Read Count: 16395 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: July 01, 2007 Updated: September 26, 2007
Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: July 10, 2007 Title: Chapter 2: Come out to play....the future lies with you

Wow.

And yet I like that finding the sketch of himself was so much more embarassing and revealing that just Pam's own porn collection.  I'm surprised neither of them made mention of Pam finding Jim's magazines!



Author's Response: Thank you!  Yes, because to Pam that sketch is so much more revealing about what she'd been thinking about during the time she drew it.  But I think from the point of their relationship that it was important he found it.  Thanks for reading!

Summary: Past Featured Story

Response to the Kelly's Revenge challenge.

Kelly seeks revenge, inspired by Samantha Jones.

Spoilers for "The Job"

Spoilers for SATC


Categories: Other, Future
Characters: Ryan/Kelly
Genres: Oneshot
Warnings: Mild sexual content
Challenges: Kelly's Revenge
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 451 Read Count: 2367 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: July 01, 2007 Updated: July 01, 2007
Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: July 02, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Me and Ms. Jones

Oh that was brilliant!  I love that you wrote it First Person as Kelly - it was totally her voice.  And just like her to get inspiration from SATC.  Fabulous!

Author's Response: It's an awesome challenge idea!  Thanks for submitting it so I could write this, because I would not have thought to write something like this on my own.

Summary:

He had asked. She'd said "Yes." What next?


Categories: Jim and Pam, Future
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff
Warnings: None
Challenges: 55
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 55 Read Count: 3488 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: July 02, 2007 Updated: July 02, 2007
Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: July 02, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

And so he did.

YAY!!!



Author's Response: YAY, indeed! I couldn't resist this little challenge, now could I? Glad you liked. I miss you this week!

Summary:

Ryan may be gone from her life, but that is SO not going to shut Kelly Kapoor up.

An idea of Kelly's "revenge" 


Categories: Other
Characters: Kelly, Ryan/Kelly
Genres: Humor, Oneshot
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Challenges: Kelly's Revenge
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1719 Read Count: 2201 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: July 03, 2007 Updated: July 03, 2007
Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: July 06, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: "This is Ryan, Leave A Message"

Oooh, chills. She found his number. Niiiiice. [/Kevin] I knew this was gonna be a good one as soon as I read "You have 16 new message." I clamped my hand over my mouth to avoid giggling too hard! And they were all totally in Kelly's voice; loved how they switched between being mundane and pissed, very real.

Unicorn by EmilyHalpert Rated: K+ [Reviews - 4]
Summary:

A short little ditty about why Pam wears that unicorn charm on her necklace.


Categories: Other, Past, Present
Characters: Pam
Genres: Childhood
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 476 Read Count: 2029 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: July 05, 2007 Updated: July 05, 2007
Reviewer: belsum Signed
Date: July 06, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Unicorn

I had that best friend, too. We didn't move away, and we didn't buy matching necklaces, but we were twins (they called us The Bobsy Twins) and we drifted apart after elementary school. I love that you took the time to delve into such a tiny character detail - and made it not only totally plausible but *real*. I'd love to know if the actress has a similar story built up for herself!

Author's Response:

I didn't have a friend like that my entire life (my story with friend was like started in 9th grade... and is crazy strange and warped)...

I really really enjoyed reading that, and I am now interested in doing other small little details. It is such a fun backstory to create.

Thanks so much!