Penname: warrior4 Real name: Eric
Member Since: May 31, 2018

Bio:

Author of the Month March 2020

I've been writing fanfiction for awhile now. Just recently discovered The Office and figured I'd try my hand at that as well.

At first I thought of having all my stories in the same universe, but then I had some AU ideas. So any stories that occur within a common universe will be in a given series.


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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: 78565 Read Count: 19555 ePub Downloads: 63
[Report This] Published: February 24, 2020 Updated: November 12, 2020
Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: May 02, 2020 Title: Chapter 11: On the Nature of Daylight

*Lets out a huge sigh of relief*

Okay. Thank you for that. Granted we already know that Jim, Pam, and their kids will make it through this, but still Pam's anguish was just so very real.

Clearly there's going to be some scars along the way.

Here's the thing though, now that Jim is starting to be on the mend, I can't help but think about something. That warning Brian gave to Toby last chapter? About not messing with Jim when it comes to Pam? Got a feeling the same will be said for Pam.

Kinda wonder if after this Jim really ups the security around the Farm. Like he finds an old military strategy book of Dwights. Some ideas that stand out, since I'm a bit of a student of military history. A moat lined with sharpened stakes outside the fence line. Have watch towers that protrude out from the wall so there's no blind spots where an enemy can reach the wall. A gatehouse with two seperate gates one has to clear before being allowed in. Only one gate is opened at a time creating an area where an attacking force can be bottled up and the defenders can attack them from multiple sides. Clear out all vegitation for at least 300 yards from the outside of the wall. Easier feilds of fire and harder time for an attacking force to approach since they have to be out in the open to assault the walls. Keep making those walls bigger and stronger. Make it seem from afar that there's no way any attack could succeed since there's no clear weak points. Regular drills for those who would man the walls at all times of day or night. Hidden booby traps in the no-man's land outside the wall. Mind you some of the best booby traps are ones that injure, not kill. It's a psycological weapon as well. Have the doctor start teaching basic first aid measures for those so there's also a ready force of medics to tend to any wounded. Stockpile as many supplies as possible.

Sorry if that's a bit much, I kinda got on a roll there. Feel free to use any or none of those ideas. It's your story to write after all.

Author's Response:

"Got a feeling the same will be said for Pam." Yep! This is a HUGE factor later on. 

Those are all great ideas. I do have them working on (coming up) a large ditch system around the walls, similar to a moat, but dry. If you try and run a vehicle at the wall, the ditch will prevent that. There are some bullet making methods too, that Dwight prepared them for that I talk about later as well. I like the double gate idea, that's a good one. Thanks for all the great thoughts!

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: May 14, 2020 Title: Chapter 12: With Shortness of Breath, You Explained the Infinite

Jim's shock that Mac knows his family's names does ring true. However I kinda figure they'd connect the dots to Toby fairly quickly. Jim, Pam, and Brian come off as smart. Toby in the past repeatedly was hostile to Jim. Mac is hostile to Jim. Toby knows Cece's full name from Before. Who else with an ax to grind against Jim would know that information and be willing to give it to Mac. It just seems that Jim is a bit clueless about a spy when there's already a clear person to suspect.

Other than that, good chapter as always. It's not so much storm clouds building on the horizon as the dull flat grey colorless clouds of winter starting to form. The kind that blot out the sun for seeming ages. Those kinds of clouds seem to suck hope out of the air. Recovery quickly Jim. This winter could be long.

Author's Response:

Aha well, it doesn't take them long to put the pieces together, I promise. ;)

 

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1
Date: May 31, 2020 Title: Chapter 13: Holding On and Letting Go

Hoo boy, lots going on in this chapter. Kind of tragic to read about Toby's fate. After everything life dealt him, and as far gone as he was there at the end, his ultimate fate is just sad.

I loved how Jim started down Mac in that moment during the exchange of goods. I've got it in my head that though Mac maintains an air of bravado, inwardly he can't help but cringe at the low determination of Jim's voice. A man who just takes and take doesn't stand a chance against a man who has something and someone to live for.

Nice bit of perspective to see Jim break down there with Pam. The burdens of leadership are huge and I get that he doesn't want them. He just wants his family safe. I also love that Pam is right there to hold him, to love him, and to re-encourage him. It's a great dynamic and you wrote it fantastically.

Welcome baby Jack. Nice counterpoint to the start of the chapter. It's a new set of challenges to be sure, but it's also a a good thing to know Jack and Pam are okay for now.

Superb writing as always.

Author's Response:

You absolutely nailed that insight on Mac. His bravado is definitely a false one and I think Jim is sensing that in a way. Despite all that Toby did to him, he was still super pissed that Mac killed him. Jim can be loyal to a fault sometimes. 

The idea of Jim and Pam being one singular unit is a theme I've tried to weave throughout and I'm glad you enjoyed it here.  

Thank you warrior! 

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1
Date: June 17, 2020 Title: Chapter 14: The Birth and Death of a Day

First, foremost, and of course most importantly, paperclip ornaments. Bit of nod to canon there in regards to Office Olympic medals? I though it was cute. Nice way of still decorating even though things are much more scares and practical.

Lovely Jim and Pam banter. Nice to see shades of the JAM we know and love from Before.

Love that Isabel and Brian are getting closer. That she's the one to move to him and rest her head on his shoulders is lovely to envision. She's starting to trust him. Great way to keep that going.

Oh Jim, there you go being just the perfect match for Pam. Seriously there's nothing better than having the woman you love just lunge at you after a gift like that. In my case it was ball room dancing lessons. That was a good Christmas. But seriously, it's just so absolutely perfect. Likewise Pam's gift to him. Things to remind them of the people they were Before and the things they loved. Nice way to stay sentimental and sweet.

I also really like Jim giving her the boot knife. Something tells me that knife is going to be very significant later in this story.

I get why Jim is the way he is with Mike. Jim's family is his world. As you so eloquently put it, he'll stop at nothing to make sure his world is defended. To think there would be a chance that something could happen, after everything that's happened After, yeah I get why Jim's back is up. Still Mike seems like a decent guy. Likewise Jim is also a decent guy and Larissa can probably more than hold her own against her brother. At the same time Jim has laid down the challenge if you will, so Mike will have to step up.

Fantastic writing as always.

Author's Response:

Thank you Warrior! 

 I'm glad you picked up on all the little inclusions and I'm glad, you too, seemed to have an enjoyable Christmas. 

 Thanks as always for your review!

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: July 11, 2020 Title: Chapter 15: A Coward Might Call it a Conscience, a Liar Might Call it the Truth

Please tell me that somewhere, somehow Phillip got a copy of "Fellowship of the Ring" Dwight had lying around and has determined he wants to be a Hobbit. Breakfast, second breakfast, brunch, elevensies, lunch, tea, supper, dinner, dessert, second dessert. I can so clearly envision Jim and Pam being equally proud and bemused at his antics. Great way to add a bit of levity there.

Always a bit of a hazard heading to Tent City. You're right, this time the trip seems just a tad more perilous. Lots of tension and I'm glad they made it back unscathed. Especially if there's someone in their midst up to no good.

Nice bit adding in Isabel coming to Brian. It's been a slow journey for them. Seems like a healing journey too. Lovely that they can continue that journey together.

Likewise lovely to evsion Pam and Jim coming back together. You write their connection so very well.

Kind of seems like the calm before the storm. I'm really glad has the vision to try and get reinforcements while he can. I've got a feeling the Farm will need them.

Author's Response: I hadn't thought of that scenario but that would be a really funny tie-in with Dwight. You are right, there are indeed some difficult times ahead. Thanks for reviewing! 

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: September 07, 2020 Title: Chapter 16: Nowhere Near

Oh sweet merciful crap. Like I said, last chapter was just the calm before the storm. I know we have your promise that nothing happens the the JAM family, but still that ending.

I see two very interesting reactions between Jim and Pam. Jim almost losing it. Understandable too. Pam nervous but walking into the vipers nest with courage and defiance.

Something else I just realized as well. There's a bit of a time jump in this chapter. Between the time Pam leaves the Farm and Jim getting dumped out of the truck at Mac's place, there could be several hours in between. Time enough for Pam to have seen what happened to Jim, form a plan, go back to the farm and get that plan set up maybe? I hope so. After all back Before Pam was just as quick on her feet as Jim was and at times more devious too.

Please don't make us wait to god-awful long for the resolution to all this. Phenominal writing as always.

Author's Response: The promise stands although they won't escape entirely unscathed. I hope the wait was manageable. :)

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: September 11, 2020 Title: Chapter 17: Everything is Eclipsed By the Shape of Destiny

Ok, I finally have time to sit and write this review. Holy crap! So a bit of backstory, I first read this chapter on my phone during some downtime during a training class I had to take for work. When I got done with this chapter, my hand was shaking and it was hard to hold my phone. I litterally found myself using some of the deep breathing exersizes I use after I get done with a particually stressful ambulance call. That's the effect this chapter had on me. Parly from the buildup for the cliffhanger for last chapter, but also everything involved in this one.

So, getting into this chapter. Huge emotions. I'm kinda glad we get told of what happened to Pam via her telling Jim what happened, rather than the actual narration of the events. I mean a situation like that is rough enough. Very glad you had Pam be able to fight back before things really got out of hand. Hell yeah Pam! I know she was scared out of her mind, but she also did what she had to in order to defend her family. Great moment. Huge scars that will be left, no doubt, but the fact that she is able to use that knife to defend herself and her family was a great piece of poetic justice.

Good bye and good riddence to Mac. I like that it's Pam that got rid of him.

Jim's feeling of rage and despiration ring so very true. Then to litterally run into her like that. BIG sigh of relief. And they do the smart thing too. Get out while they can. Get back to a position of strength and safety.

Good for Pam for telling Jim about everything right away. In this world they've proven they can share each others burdens and I'm very glad Pam unloads that one. That Jim is there to support her, to build her back up, and to just be there speaks volumes of him.

Though now it's no more mister nice Jim. Mac's men will be out for blood, but I don't really think they'll stand a chance. They nearly pushed Jim and Pam to their limit. I've got a feeling they're going to find out just exactly how foolish they were to think that might makes right.

Thanks for not leaving us hanging on the cliffhanger from last chapter to long.

Author's Response: Thank you Warrior! I was extremely nervous tackling this chapter and I am so glad it was well received. Thank you as always for your thoughtful reviews. :)

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: November 13, 2020 Title: Chapter 18: To Build a Home

Let it be done. That's the kind of vibe I get from Jim at the start of this chapter. Mac and his men have done nothing but take since they showed up. they took lives, dignity, safety, and security. No more. Jim has drawn the line. So, let it be done. Even still I feel like he doesn't want to be in this position, but since he's here, he'll finish things. There's a threat to his family and friends. That threat needs to be dealt with, so he does.

I do kind of like that we didn't get a blow by blow scene of that last fight. Just seeing the aftermath is already rought enough. However Jim comes home. Sadly not with everyone. The pain is still fresh, but he's home with the woman and children he loves. So healing can start.

The funeral scene was a good way to cap that. The price was high, it's good to take time to realize that. But there's also a finality to everything. They can lay their loved ones to rest with diginity.

Life continues. That's the feeling that comes across there at the end of this chapter. Regardless of if it's Before or After or what threats are out there, life goes on. The residents of The Farm have found a little slice of peace and they know they can defend it. They'll stay on guard, but they can also enjoy the sun. Great way to end this chapter.

Author's Response:

I think you really got the message I wanted to convey with the culmination of all these events leading to that moment, and ultimately, the compromises someone has to make in those circumstances. 

 Thank you so much, warrior!  

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: November 13, 2020 Title: Chapter 19: Epilogue

After all the darkness that's been involved with this fic, thank you for ending on a light not. The women bonding over something so inhearently feminine and timeless was a great scene to envision. Likewise the newcomer at the gate. This time a much more welcome addition than others who have been around.

This whole story has been more than a rollercoaster. Hard to believe this was your first fanfic. Your writing has the skill and prose of a seasoned writer. Though there were some hugely trying times in this one, it still captivated ones attention and wouldn't let us go. Bravo for a truly epic story.

Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat

Author's Response:

Thank you SO much, Warrior! I really appreciate you support and thoughts throughout this journey. :)

Tibi gratias ago pro tua calida verba! 

Honesty by enormousmonsterbaby Rated: MA [Reviews - 19] 12
Summary: Another AU Jam love fest with twists and turns.  Jim gets a promotion and falls for the new receptionist, who comes with secrets and baggage. 

Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Alternate Universe
Characters: David Wallace, Jim/Pam, Karen, Larissa Halpert, Michael, Roy, Ryan
Genres: Angst, Drama, Fluff, Holiday, Romance
Warnings: Adult language, Moderate sexual content, Possible Triggers, Secondary Character Death, Violence/Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 9 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 36691 Read Count: 4376 ePub Downloads: 6
[Report This] Published: February 27, 2020 Updated: March 15, 2020
Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: March 02, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Conspirators

Interesting concept to be sure. They're both still in the same office but not across from each other. I notice in this first chapter you don't mention if Pam is with Roy or not. Only way to find out is by reading more. Onwards.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: March 02, 2020 Title: Chapter 2: You have to start somewhere

Little technical point here. In the first chapter you said Jim went to school for advertising. Here you said he went to school for business. Which one is it unless he double-majored in college which is certainly possible.

Pam's running kind of hot and cold so far. She's hesitant to share much about anything, which considering her situation I guess I understand, but then she'll also grab Jim in for a kiss like that. It just seems a bit off is all. There's still a lot of mystery surrounding her right now. So I guess we'll see where it all goes from here.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1
Date: March 02, 2020 Title: Chapter 3: She hated hospitals

Ok, big twist with how this chapter went. I do like how Pam is just right there for Jim through everything in this chapter. It's very nice to see. At first I was going to comment on what I thought was some odd emotions for the time around a funeral. But then emotions can run all over the place during a time like that so yea, that works.

It's also nice to see that the events of this chapter did bring them closer together. That they could rely on each other and start to trust each other more. Jim saying they need to be honest with each other is another good thing. In canon Jim and Pam's biggest issue has always been communication so seeing that dealt with early is good to see.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1
Date: March 02, 2020 Title: Chapter 4: I thought we agreed

Again there's still some mystery surrounding Pam's past, but that does help to clarify some of it. Nice to see they're progressing forward with their relationship as well. Not only with the physical stuff, but with talking and trusting each other with more heavy conversations as well.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1
Date: March 02, 2020 Title: Chapter 5: Santa came!

Ok so yeah this Roy is the worst kind of asshole for all that. If the chance comes up again, throw the book at him Pam. At the very least skin him alive for child support payments.

Very cute Christmas together. I love how Jim is bringing her further and further out of her shell. Lovely to watch. Larissa's a good egg in this story as well. Always nice to have someone else confirm the relationship is going well.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: March 15, 2020 Title: Chapter 6: Did I just notice it?

I was a little confused at the start of the chapter when Karen and Ryan were talking. Just a matter of who was where and why. Speaking of why, I'm not sure you've established why Karen is acting the way she it towards Jim. Might be more in the other chapters you've posted so we'll see.

Other than that, it's nice to see Jim and Pam being together like this.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: March 15, 2020 Title: Chapter 7: You're safe here.

Okay so here's the thing. Throughout the first few seasons of the show the biggest thing that kept Jim and Pam apart for so long was how they were not honest with each other. It seems like you've taken that premise, flipped it on its head and now since they ARE being honest with each other, most everything is falling into place. I like it.

Roy is going to add a wrinkle here though. Jim's right, without intervention from the courts, since Roy is the biological father, he does get parental rights. So the call to the lawyer seems justified.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: March 15, 2020 Title: Chapter 8: It's what we both want.

No it doesn't seem like Roy is just going to go away with his tail between his legs. The only thing Pam has going for her is that he did kick her, but she didn't file a police report at the time so it's her word against his. Things there could get messy.

Good boy Jim for just staying on the sidelines and letting her fight her own battles. Seems like that gave her a big boost in confidence. Hopefully she keeps that up as we progress.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1
Date: March 15, 2020 Title: Chapter 9: So?

D'awww. Very sweet. Thinking back to when my daughter was born, yes I do remember the times I could let my wife sleep in were greatly appreciated. We were both nervous wrecks those first few weeks, but we made it through. Lovely chapter.

Revenge by Donnamour1969 Rated: M [Reviews - 50] 47
Summary:

Set in Season 3, immediately following "The Convict," wherein Jim gave Andy false information to woo Pam. Pam surprises everyone, however, by agreeing to go out with Andy. Unbeknownst to Jim, Pam is seeking revenge against him for his brilliant prank. But will Pam take things too far? Will the turntables?

AU bit of romance, humor, and maybe a little angst.  Rated M for adult language and situations.

 

Disclaimer: I own nothing belonging to The Office. No copyright infringement intended. 


Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Humor, Romance
Warnings: Adult language, Moderate sexual content, Other Adult Theme
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 21540 Read Count: 6986 ePub Downloads: 4
[Report This] Published: February 29, 2020 Updated: April 05, 2020
Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: March 01, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Interesting concept to be sure. I do like that Pam's straight with Andy from the start and getting him as a co-conspirator rather than leading him on or anything like that. She is a kind soul and that fits her well. I don't think it's to big a leap that she would go for this kind of revenge. There is a deleted scene where she in fact does sick Andy on Jim just the way Jim sicked Andy on her. This feels similar just in a different direction.

Good job though getting into Jim's conflicting emotions at the end there though. There could be landmines ahead though. Still I'm curious to see how this pans out.

Author's Response: I'm glad you didn't think this was too far out there. Thanks for giving it a chance and for your awesome support. Chapter 2 is up now!

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1
Date: March 07, 2020 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

Interesting way to take all this. Jim's reaction at the outset was spot on. That was one huge bomb Pam landed on him. However what I did like is that Jim was able to figure out what's going on rather quickly. From where I sit it's a nice way to show that they do still have a nice connection.

Andy's laying it on more than a little thick though. Especially when he's doing things she specifically told him not to do. Now I get that Andy is over the top and all, but that just left an odd sense that while he's willing to go along with the whole thing, he won't respect her enough to not do things she's not comfortable with.

Could quite probably be one of those landmines I mentioned last chapter. Another one is the whole double date thing. I get the feeling that eventually this is all going to blow up in everyone's faces.

Oh Jim and Pam why can't you just be honest with each other?

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: March 10, 2020 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Kind of a different landmine there, but not wholly unexpected. They're finally being honest with not only each other but some more honesty with other people. Read Jim telling Karen he knows Pam is pranking him. Probably going to have to walk through a bit more fire before it's all said and done, but it at least appears that the worst is over, for now.

Author's Response: Thanks for your last two reviews! And yep, here comes the honesty. Definitely more fire to go through though--but Pam's pretty good at that :) More soon.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: March 15, 2020 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

I don't hate you. I'm not a fan of this Karen right now. Kinda figured no one would be getting out of this cleanly. Lies on top of lies on top of lies. So everything gets more complicated. At this point it might Andy who puts on the big boy pants and is the first one to be totally honest. Wouldn't that be a kick in the head?

Author's Response: Lol. See the note I just left you at the end of chapter 4. Karen could be a little bitchy on the show, though, so I just ran with that a little. Thanks for the awesome review.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1
Date: March 19, 2020 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5

Thanks for the shoutout. Something had to break eventually and that Andy would have something to do with it was the only thing that crossed my mind last chapter.

Moving onto this chapter, I love how Pam is right here. A surprise to be sure, but now that she's finally been honest with him she's holding tight and not letting go. Well done Pam! Hold onto and fight for the things or person you want in life. Love that. Jim's fears are very real here, too. I also appreciate the fact he did the right thing by telling everything to Pam face-to-face. Important things like this deserve face to face rather than other means of communication. It also allows Pam to be her wonderful self here as well.

Sure Andy can be...well Andy at times, but deep down he does have a good heart and that comes across here. Good for him. Great update that calmed a lot of nerves the last chapter left around.

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you liked what I did with Pam here. I'm not really into much angst, so I like to end it pretty quickly, lol. Chapter 6 is up now!

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: March 26, 2020 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6

This one was kinda rough to read. Not that you wrote it poorly, but because of the content. Those landmines I talked about a few chapters ago finally went off, as they were destined to of course. Once the truth comes out and everyone is still finally honest it's unavoidable.

Everyone involved with all of this crossed over some lines. So their very real feelings of anger, hurt, and regret are on fine display here. Makes sense that Jim would try to forget it like that. Just be very careful if you go down that line. Numbing the pain doesn't fix what caused the pain. Facing the pain head on does.

Seems like Jim's willing to do that. He's finally been honest with Pam and with Karen. Pam too has realized her prank with Andy set off a string of hurt as well. Glad she's there to keep a level head.

Like I said very well written to bring out all those feelings. Thanks for the update.

Author's Response: So glad this was an emotional read. If I can get you to feel something, mission accomplished. Thanks for the great review. Chapter 7 is up now!

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1
Date: April 05, 2020 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7: Conclusion and Epilogue

One more twist there are the end. Okay. Still nice for Karen to find closure too.

Good for Jim and Pam to figure out how to start things out in their relationship the right way. Being honest with what they did and the feelings behind everything. The return to their usual banter was nice to see too.

Lots of ups and downs through this whole story. It was rough at times but they go through it. Well done on finishing up.

Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat

Author's Response: Thank you so much for your support throughout this fic. I really appreciate your always taking the time.