Penname: Coley Real name:
Member Since: May 12, 2018

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Sometimes I write stories. People seem to like them.

Author of the Month April 2019


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Summary: Centered around the events of "Casino Night". Starts off in canon, but slips into AU as angst ensues. My first fic for "The Office".
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Romance
Warnings: Adult language, Moderate sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 13 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 85954 Read Count: 14641 ePub Downloads: 11
[Report This] Published: February 25, 2019 Updated: September 04, 2019
Reviewer: Coley Signed
Date: April 04, 2019 Title: Chapter 4: Where We Stand

Oh CD, you're just cruel. I love it, but there are some cruel moments in this chapter.

Like Jim drunk texting Karen. And Pam's super adorable excitement over Jim coming back contrasting against his absolute dismay over going back. And then Jim's reaction to Roy and Pam laughing at her desk. All of these things are tiny daggers in my Jam loving heart.

And then Jim and Karen deciding to be a casual thing? Sigh. I know, I know it has to happen but that doesn't mean I like it!

Ugh, you're so good at adding 'more' to what we saw on tv and I love it... I can't wait to see what happens next!

Author's Response: I wasn't going to make him throw up...never even thought about it, but then my imagination ran away with me and before i knew it, he was in the bathroom and i was like 'oooooh kay. That happened.' I left it because it just seemed like the best manifestation of everything he's been feeling for MONTHS...like that finally broke him. Idk. And the Jim and Karen thing? Listen...I was tempted not to have her in this at all because I have mixed feelings when it comes to the triangle between the three, but I felt she needed to be there. I didn't want them in a committed relationship, so I figured something casual would work better for what I have in mind. Thanks for reading it Coley, and as always, sharing your thoughts!

Reviewer: Coley Signed
Date: April 18, 2019 Title: Chapter 5: Just Not Yet

Ugh, when Karen starts blurring the lines of their casual 'not in the office' romance -- I mean, on one hand, how dare she? I hate it. On the other hand... I get it. I totally get it. You're doing such a great job of showing everyone's internal conflicts as real and heartbreaking and painful and its still all so good!

I also totally get Pam's sudden preference for horror movies over all others.. that's such a great telling moment.

Karen inviting everyone to the bar is GENIUS! Oh this is going to be good.

Yep, it's good. I love some drunk Pam and this is fantastic. What a horribly terrible awkward happy hour, but I'm here for it. I'm especially here for darkened hallway secret conversations and Pam telling Jim she's glad he's back.

I really love how you're telling this story! I love the mix of new combined with what happened on the show and I love that while I think I know you're going with this, I have no idea which route you're taking to get there. :)

Reviewer: Coley Signed
Date: June 04, 2019 Title: Chapter 7: You, You, You, You, You, You, You Oughta Know

hahaha, oh man - remember when Previously Coley thought that maybe it wouldn't be Jim and Karen that Pam walked in on? What a fool, I was. That scene hurts, CD, I'm not going to lie - it's painful. But God, I love what you're doing here.

I lied. That scene with Karen telling Pam all about why she was making out with Jim in the office - THAT was painful.

"God. If Pam and Roy could find some common ground—and it appeared as if they had—then what the hell was he doing? They had never been engaged, let alone actually dated. The only thing she was guilty of was turning him down. She tried to find some common ground with him and he blatantly refused to give it to her.

If Roy Anderson found a way to become friends with her, then why couldn’t he?" CD! This is a fantastic bit right here. It's so good!

You know how I feel about Benihana Christmas. You're version of it is now easily in my top 3.

Reviewer: Coley Signed
Date: June 04, 2019 Title: Chapter 8: Half-Inch Drywall

I always forget about the cell phone prank and I'm always delighted when Andy says "Large Tuna..."

So honestly, I loved this chapter. You gave us a bit of a break from all angst-all the time, and I needed the breather, so I'm cool with that.

Jim and Pam are slowly working their way back to each other and Karen's starting to not be so in the dark about things... Yep. I love it.

Reviewer: Coley Signed
Date: June 04, 2019 Title: Chapter 9: Ben Franklin is Kind of a Creep

Oh Pam. She should have called in sick.

My favorite part of this chapter is where Pam is hiding in the bathroom and having that moment where she's realizing she doesn't always get out of people what she puts into them - this is such a great lead up to well, to Beach Games, and I am so here for it.

But still, poor Pam. She should have called in sick.

Reviewer: Coley Signed
Date: June 04, 2019 Title: Chapter 10: Hypothetically

As we discussed in the shoutbox, this wasn't one of my favorite episodes, but that's not coloring my opinion on this chapter at all :)

You know why? Because HERE, Pam dances with Jim away from the crowds. That's a scene I can support. And it's a slow dance, and they're both feeling things (thats what she said? sorry.) and he wants to kiss her and I'm ALL FOR THIS but oh. Okay. Pam wants to talk now. That works too.

God, I can't wait to see how he answers her question!

Also, I'm so sorry you were in an accident :( Definitely not a fun time at all. I'm glad you're okay!

Office Space by Comfect Rated: T [Reviews - 62] 34
Summary: A science-fictional take on JAM. The Office staff are the crew of the DM Scranton, a cryogenic colony ship on its way to the stars. Starts in the AU equivalent of Casino Night. 
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Helene Beesly, Jim, Kelly, Pam, Roy
Genres: Angst
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 14 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 31662 Read Count: 14880 ePub Downloads: 5
[Report This] Published: March 02, 2019 Updated: March 31, 2019
Reviewer: Coley Signed 1
Date: March 10, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Secondary Command

So here's the thing, Comfect. Obviously I'm going to read this and I'm going to love it. No doubt. But I don't know a single thing about sci-fi outside of the original Star Trek from the '60s and the robots on Mystery Science 3000, so I don't really understand what's going on here, but I'm following along the best I can and well, I'm here for it.

Things I already love: Frozen Roy. That's fantastic. I'm here for this. "a man who would be just as warm and emotionally available down in the freezing darkness of the Warehouse as he had been before." God, this is such a great line, and such a great comparison of OG Roy to AU Roy.

I'm excited for this one!

Author's Response: Well, thank you, Coley, for your trust! You do not need to know much if anything about sci-fi to read this story, except that some of the weird flourishes may be, well, weirder, but I promise, this is a straight JAM story just in a sci-fi setting. Frozen Roy was probably my single biggest reason for wanting that setting, so I'm really glad that worked for you!

Reviewer: Coley Signed 1
Date: March 10, 2019 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Primary Command

So Pam's list of reasons for crying are heartbreaking but so well written. Really well done there!

But let's go right to her plan of attack for a little wallowing. I'm here for all of it. In this scenario, I'm picturing Pam's mom as the first actress we saw her as, and I love her pep talk so much. Like, of course she loves Roy but she's got that mom insight and she knows that Pam has Jim to take care of her when she can't and I love that she's not shy at all about telling Pam this.

These two. They've got themselves in a bit of a Space Jam, don't they? (sorry. I'm so sorry but I had to do that.)

Author's Response: Thank you! I love the pun (see the title of this story) and I'm glad you're enjoying Helene (and yes, I always, always see her as S2 Helene).

Reviewer: Coley Signed
Date: March 10, 2019 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Primary Command

"He briefly considered whether there was any way to sabotage Roy’s freeze or his thawing or something like that, but he didn’t try to think about it too hard because he really wasn’t that kind of person." Huh. Turns out that *I'm* that type of person because I've been thinking about this since chapter one.

The whole paragraph about how Jim's going to give Pam the brides room and everything she wants for her wedding - it's fine, I wanted my heart to break on a Sunday night at 11:05pm. Totally cool, Comfect.

Kelly as Ice makes things a little bit better though. That's just genius.

He's a better man than me - walking away from the console like that. I'd have looked.

Looking forward to what's coming next!

Author's Response:

I mean, I put that in because I, the author, was having those temptations and I thought it was important that Jim be a better man than I am. I'm not really sorry about making you cry--just know that, as all my stories are, this is going to be a happy ending, so the tears will be worth it. I hope. :) Thanks for reading! 

Reviewer: Coley Signed
Date: March 15, 2019 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7: Secondary Command

So I know I’m a few chapters behind in reviewing (surprise!) and this isn’t an official review but before I forget, I just needed you to know that the scene here with Jim describing the wedding space reminded me So Much of when he bought Pam a house and I don’t know if it was intentional or not but I love it and it’s got me feeling a couple of different ways.

Author's Response:

What's this official review nonsense? I value your opinions whenever you have them!

 It's interesting that you and warrior4 both noted the house-buying element when I didn't actually intend it! But it meant I went back and watched that scene again so hooray. The main difference I see here is that house-Jim had already bought the house, and also had a like real responsibility to Pam not to do major life things without her OK (I'm not a huge fan of that moment even if Pam reacts OK). But I see what you mean about the moment. VERRRY similar...we'll just have to see how this Pam reacts. 

Reviewer: Coley Signed 1
Date: March 24, 2019 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Pam's Bunk

There is so much history in this chapter and I love all of it. The pranks Jim and Pam used to play on Dwight, the fact that Katy was a quasi-celebrity, and that Roy played roller derby. It's these details that shape the story in a way, and moreso, the conflicted Pam we're seeing in this moment. I especially loved your take on Booze Cruise and how ridiculous the "I'm cold" statement would be here, but Jim still letting her slide until he couldn't anymore.

Who needs action, is what I'm saying -- when the internal is this good.

Author's Response: Thank you! I had a ton of fun recasting show moments into the AU, which is part of why they spend a lot of time reminiscing...

Reviewer: Coley Signed
Date: March 24, 2019 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5: Primary Command

Can I just tell you how much I love Kelly here? The whole tangent about aging is fantastic.

Jim trying to figure out what to say to Pam...ugh, poor guy. He's so lost and he's trapped and it's brutal and is it weird that I want more of all of this?

Author's Response: Kelly was a lot of fun to write. Angsty Jim too ;) thanks for the review!

Reviewer: Coley Signed
Date: March 24, 2019 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Observation Dome

Comfect, he basically created tea for her. This is too much in the best of ways.

And then she locked the door and now THIS is too much. Talk about emotional whiplash, but don't ever stop with these little details.

Ugh, I love how there's nothing left for Pam to do but laugh at the entire situation. I can't blame her; the poor girl has been through every emotion possible in the last 24 hours - she's bound to be a tiny bit hysterical.

This is so good. So. Good.

Author's Response:

Oh yes he did! Not just a pot this time...hope the emotional whiplash isn't too strong :) 

Reviewer: Coley Signed
Date: March 24, 2019 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7: Secondary Command

Pam's kind of a sassy badass here, and I like it. Her "or what" when he asks her if she's going to let him out of the room is fantastic. She's not letting him off the hook so easily at all.

And THEN she hits him with the "Is this what love looks like" and I'm cheering like Katy at a roller derby game because this is the Pam I love.

Author's Response: Thanks for the review! I feel like Pam deserved a chance to tell Jim these things, ya know? 

Reviewer: Coley Signed
Date: March 24, 2019 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8: A Corridor

"They could still do this. She could give him an opening, and he could run right through it, and they could be a team." You constantly put out little gems like this and I'm just so impressed with them every time. I love your takes on Jim and Pam and even in space, it's no different!

Kelly continues to be perfectly in character - I hear all of it in her voice.

But now we're going to wake Roy up early? UGH. Do we have to? You're lucky I trust you or I'd be more upset about this.

I'm still a terrible person though, because I'm kind of hoping something bad happens during the waking up process. *shrugs*

Author's Response:

I want Roy gone, so we have to get through Roy being here. The ciiiiiircle of life... 

Reviewer: Coley Signed
Date: March 24, 2019 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9: The Almanac

I need a drink too, knowing that Roy is being woken up, so Jim's on the right track here.

Good to see Michael's hate for Toby carrying over here... that little bit made me laugh.

I love how conflicted Jim is here. Okay, I don't love it directly, but I love how *you're* writing it, and it's so raw and real and sometimes, pining Jim can come off as unhinged or creepy but not here. Here he's just a guy in love with his best friend. Trapped on a spaceship with her. Totally normal times. Or at least, you make them seem normal. :)

Author's Response: Just drink something better than I put in The Almanac. I'm really glad my Jim isn't coming off creepy, because I really want him to sound reasonable, just trapped and desperate. Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: Coley Signed
Date: March 24, 2019 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10: Cryogenics Bay

Oh look: it's Unfrozen Caveman Roy with zero redeeming qualities straight away. You always do well with making him the worst man alive, so thank you for staying the course here as well.

He's not awake for an hour and he already needs a drink? He also needs a foot up the ass, but what do I know?

This last paragraph with Pam's internal struggle over names and tones of voice and just, everything? As always, it's perfectly written and I'm way too invested in this story.

Oh but hey - Roy's headed to the Almanac with Jim so this should be good!

Author's Response:

I mean...I could drag this out by making him nice. But why? Remember, this Roy proposed a date that literally meant he wouldn't have to do any wedding prep. So of course he sucks...

 And I'm glad you're invested, because your feedback is always awesome! 

Reviewer: Coley Signed
Date: March 24, 2019 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11: The Almanac

"Eh, same old." God, I love that line.

I just... Roy needs to be punched, okay? I want so badly for someone to punch him because he's just such a jerk and he's awful and his entire diatribe against being woken up early makes me hate him so much more.

The idea of Stars as bachelor party entertainment nearly caused me to choke on my diet coke, so well done there, Comfect. Ugh, Jim's already planning the wedding - he can't handle this too! Talk about a glutton for punishment.

Pam! Not gonna lie, I sat up a little bit straighter at her entrance. And she called him Lieutenant and we all swooned a little bit. You're good.

And now he's waiting and leaning and I'm waiting and sitting, and let's hope none of us have to wait too much longer!

Author's Response: Thank you! Please take your violence against Roy desires and get in line (as this appears to be my big Roy move, making him an utter ass). I hope you enjoy our big finish!

Reviewer: Coley Signed
Date: April 04, 2019 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12: The Almanac

I am so sad that I can't own a pair of audio implants that can just skim words so I can ignore other things - that's truly genius.

I love confident Pam, so it was great to see her stand up to Roy and calmly give him her reasons as to why she couldn't marry him.

Plus, you made Roy cry. I appreciate that more than you know!

Author's Response: Making Roy cry is a specialty. And I love strong!Pam, so having her do it was a plus. Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: Coley Signed
Date: April 04, 2019 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13: Corridor

Pam bouncing over to Jim is the cutest thing ever. I love how happy she is here and I love poor clueless Jim just going along with it, letting her hang out in his arms, and just letting it all play out. You just write these two so well!

Author's Response: Thank you! I wasn't sure if Jim was reading correctly here, so I'm glad to hear that he is.

Reviewer: Coley Signed 1
Date: April 04, 2019 Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 14: The Corridor

"Because while Comms was free, part of being free was being able to choose what you wanted to do. And she definitely wanted to do Lieutenant Jim Halpert." You always sneak in these little gems and they make me laugh every time.

Pam being able to float herself up to Jim's height to kiss him? Go ahead and hit me in all of the feels, that was such a great moment.

SO, sci-fi is generally something I avoid reading but this? This was amazing start to finish and I'm so glad you wrote it and I can't wait to see what you come up with next!

One more thing, Comfect. Because you write Ice so well, I too, would support an epilogue that was just like, her talking head recap of this entire story. You write her perfectly, and I can hear the voice and it's just amazing. You know, if you wanted to.

Author's Response: Thank you so much, Coley. This means a lot to me, and I'm just so delighted to hear you enjoyed it. I'll consider an epilogue; right now I'm focused on Groundhog Nights though, because I hate having more than one WIP at a time.

Summary: There are a lot of reasons to call off her wedding, but Pam only thinks about one. A somewhat AU version of how that conversation takes shape, incorporating events from “The Merger,” “Cocktails,” and “The Negotiation.” 
Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Drama, Fluff
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2007 Read Count: 1658 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: March 12, 2019 Updated: March 12, 2019
Reviewer: Coley Signed 1
Date: March 13, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

There are a lot of reasons I love this story. I could honestly just copy and paste all of the words here and say they’re my favorite parts. The language used and the phrases strung together - ugh, you’ve just painted the most gorgeous picture with all of it. But I especially loved the part about Pam and her new apartment both being a little worse for the wear but still with plenty of potential.

And the bit where it all feels so high school to her but Jim doesn’t even go here anymore? I really loved that. Also loved Kevin and Oscar jumping to her defense at the bar.

But hey. Jenna. This entire butterfly thing? I just... I love it so very much.

I felt everything Pam was feeling right along with her and your words again, they just evoke the best images here.

Author's Response: This review is so very lovely. Thank you! I’m glad you liked it! 

An education by Kuri333 Rated: MA [Reviews - 22] 40
Summary:

High School Pam meets High School Jim and that becomes an opportunity for learning a few things.

Usual disclaimers: Don't own anything you recognise and, of course, not profit is being made.


Categories: Present, Jim and Pam, Past
Characters: Jim/Pam, Roy
Genres: Romance, Steamy
Warnings: Explicit sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 15491 Read Count: 12097 ePub Downloads: 5
[Report This] Published: March 13, 2019 Updated: April 12, 2019
Reviewer: Coley Signed 1
Date: March 14, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Introduction

Kuri!!! You’re going for it and I love it and I refuse to feel even the littlest bit sorry for it!

We’re off to a great start. Ugh, Roy. I really hope he did wash his hands.

Cannot WAIT to see where you take this! And I love the idea of using paintings for each chapter :)

Author's Response:

Thanks so much, Coley!

The not washing hands is a real thing a friend of mine told me. She used to date a breakdancer. Ugh!

Anyway, chapter 2 is almost ready. :)

 

Reviewer: Coley Signed
Date: March 24, 2019 Title: Chapter 4: Revision

Kuri, what? why?

WHY DIDN'T HE CALL? What is going on here??

I love the mix of AU and canon you've got going on here... it all meshes really well, but come on! Why didn't he call?

Author's Response:

Sorry I never replied! Well, there was a reason, and it's in the next chapter *wink wink*

 Thanks a lot for reviewing! 

Summary:

The only thought fixed in his mind is how easy he and Pam have landed into that comforting, exciting place of banter and pranks and how he never ever wants to leave it again.

Pam is jinxed and Jim knows he has to take this chance. 

Set during season 3. 


Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff, Humor
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Challenges: Jinx, Buy Me Another Coke
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2339 Read Count: 2533 ePub Downloads: 2
[Report This] Published: April 01, 2019 Updated: April 01, 2019
Reviewer: Coley Signed 1
Date: April 02, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I really love the structure of how this is written! I was hooked by the time I got to “Suddenly. Yeah right.” And it just got better from there. It can be hard to write these two without dialogue (banter is their THING) but you really nailed the silent conversations perfectly through their facial expressions and IMs. It’s so good!

“Buy goddamn Coke” I have written this note so many times, but not for such fun reasons.

This was fantastic all the way through!

Author's Response:

Thanks so much!! 

I know! The challenge of having Pam not speaking was a hard one, but fun to write because back in the early seasons, she used to glare a lot and just say a lot by being silent. 

Again, thanks a lot!