Summary: A Regency AU Jam story.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Ensemble, Jim/Pam
Genres: Drama, Romance
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Challenges: Another Decade
Series: None
Chapters: 15 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes
Word count: 36378 Read Count: 15961 ePub Downloads: 0
Penname: HonestAndCourageous Real name: Not THAT honest and courageous yet!
Member Since: November 22, 2019
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The Office helped me laugh through a really difficult time in my life and change some things about myself, inspired by the character Pam's transformation. Thanks to all the authors here for continuing the story!
While I don't plan to write, I so enjoy reading what the authors here create.
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[Report This] Published: December 03, 2019 Updated: May 03, 2020
Reviewer: HonestAndCourageous Signed 
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Date: March 15, 2020 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8
1 Date: March 15, 2020 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8
Oh, my heart is hurting for Pamela! I see that nod to "Persuasion " here...
I feel like I can't read your updates fast enough - looking forward to the next!
Thanks for writing!
Author's Response:
Thank you for reading :)
The next chapter is almost done, so... stay tuned!
Reviewer: HonestAndCourageous Signed
Date: March 18, 2020 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9
Date: March 18, 2020 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9
Ooohhhh.... is Toby our Mr. Elliot?! Perhaps we are at a turning point for poor Pamela. I like the friendship that you have created between Miss Flax and Pam. I always liked Holly - reasonable, yet silly.
Thank you for sharing the poems - I can see Pam and Karen in both of those, though I especially liked the Wordsworth poem.
Thanks for writing!
Author's Response:
Thank you for reading!
I tried to mix characters a little, so... yes, here is some part of Mr.Elliot in Toby (but only a part!).
Reviewer: HonestAndCourageous Signed
Date: March 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10
Date: March 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10
Again, you do a great job of keeping each one in character without compromising the flow of the story. Sir Michael calling Mr. Flenderson an old shoe and Mr. Howard not asking to be introduced and pressing Pamela to change her plans sounds very like them!
Author's Response: Thank you! I hope you enjoy the continuation of the story as well :)
Reviewer: HonestAndCourageous Signed
Date: May 03, 2020 Title: Chapter 15: Epilogue
Date: May 03, 2020 Title: Chapter 15: Epilogue
I've somehow missed all of your updates on this wonderful story, but finished reading it today a
You did such a great job wrapping up each conflict and incorporating the words and attitudes of the characters.
I have to say that the letter scene and Mr. Halpert riding back to meet with Pamela was my favorite part of all.
You had a lot going on in this story (The Office, Persuasion, P&P and your own original content) and it was wonderful!
Thanks for writing!
Summary: Jim gets a little help from the Doc crew early to help with a present for his and Pam's first Christmas together.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Holiday
Warnings: None
Challenges: 12 Days of Christmas
Series: Hope in the Dark
Chapters: 13 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 16860 Read Count: 13905 ePub Downloads: 7
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Holiday
Warnings: None
Challenges: 12 Days of Christmas
Series: Hope in the Dark
Chapters: 13 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 16860 Read Count: 13905 ePub Downloads: 7
[Report This] Published: December 13, 2019 Updated: December 25, 2019
Reviewer: HonestAndCourageous Signed 1
Date: December 21, 2019 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9
1 Date: December 21, 2019 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9
So glad Phyllis's gift was finally appreciated! Thank you for that!
And Pam's gift:
So we’ll always get the timing right.
Perfect!
Author's Response: Thank you. It was fun to think up these gifts. Glad you like reading it as much as I did writing it.
Reviewer: HonestAndCourageous Signed 1
Date: January 01, 2020 Title: Chapter 13: Christmas
1 Date: January 01, 2020 Title: Chapter 13: Christmas
I loved Pam's gift. This paragraph sums it all up so well:
I created all these pictures as a way for us to remember something important. That second chances don’t come around very often.” She reached a hand up to hold his cheek. “We got one, and I don’t want to waste it thinking about what could have been, when what we have now is so wonderful. That’s why I’m giving these to you. Because I know how much you would have wanted things to be different back then. But also, to remind you that even though things didn’t turn out the way they did in these pictures, we are now together. Not in a drawing or a painting, but for real. And that’s more wonderful than any picture could ever be.”
Thank you for writing this! It's been such fun to read each day!
A side note, Christmas morning Mr. HonestAndCourageous handed me a white envelope - for a moment I thought I was in a story within a story! Ha!
Author's Response: Well done Mr. H&C. Great minds think alike!
It was a fun project to work on. A lot of the writing was done in the wee hours of the morning sitting in an ambulance between 911 calls for what it's worth. I'm very glad you enjoyed this story so much and chose to leave such wonderful comments. I really value feedback and it makes my day when something I write bring joy to others as well.
Reviewer: HonestAndCourageous Signed 1
Date: December 19, 2019 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7
1 Date: December 19, 2019 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7
These have been such fun to read - a treat to have one each day, too!
Todd Packer IS such a Monday.... I think the dialog between Jim and Pamin Chapter 6 was spot on. Ch 6 had such a nice energy followed by a calmer ch 7. I'm looking forward to going back and reading this as a whole when you finish. Thanks for writing!
Author's Response: Thank you for your kind words. I'm very glad you've been enjoying this story so much and that the Jim and Pam banter and other story choices have been working. It's been a lot of fun to write this as well. Hope you enjoy the rest of it as well. Thanks for the review.
Reviewer: HonestAndCourageous Signed 1
Date: December 15, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
1 Date: December 15, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Oh, this is super cute.... I will let you off the hook for not updating "Dancing with Shadows" because this is so enjoyable. And I can picture each card in my head so well! Wish I could have a copy of each! Thanks for writing!
Author's Response: Thank you. Yeah it's kinda hard for me to get into an angsty head space during the Christmas season. Glad you're enjoying this one too. You can at least get a copy of the first day picture. Check out NobleLandMermaid's online store and go nuts. Happy to have you here for this one too.
Summary: Christmas morning, set Season 2 after the Christmas Party episode. Pam and Jim overthink their Christmas gifts. Romance, mild angst, mild language and innuendo.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Holiday
Warnings: Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3984 Read Count: 1569 ePub Downloads: 3
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Holiday
Warnings: Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3984 Read Count: 1569 ePub Downloads: 3
[Report This] Published: December 22, 2019 Updated: December 22, 2019
Reviewer: HonestAndCourageous Signed 1
Date: December 23, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
1 Date: December 23, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
While I think this story is strong enough to stand alone, I would really like to see it continue!
The backstory on the mix tape and boggle timer was well written (and will now become canon in my mind!). I especially like that you included that line from Oscar! It sounded just like something he would say. He is one of my favorite characters.
Thank you for writing and Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you!
Author's Response: I'm so glad you enjoyed the blanks I filled in with the teapot contents! Your kind words were so encouraging! I have written an AU sequel called "New Year's Eve." I hope you get the chance to check it out. Thanks so much :)
Summary: Sequel to my fic, "Christmas Morning." Jim decides to make his New Year's resolution come true at Kevin's New Year's Eve party. AU, Season 2. Romance, some Adult language and themes, and mild sexual content.
Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Ensemble, Jim/Pam
Genres: Holiday
Warnings: Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 11928 Read Count: 4523 ePub Downloads: 3
Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Ensemble, Jim/Pam
Genres: Holiday
Warnings: Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 11928 Read Count: 4523 ePub Downloads: 3
[Report This] Published: December 28, 2019 Updated: January 05, 2020
Reviewer: HonestAndCourageous Signed 1
Date: January 01, 2020 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2
1 Date: January 01, 2020 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2
Oh, I was so disappointed Pam had a spare key! Ugh! However, I am glad that she's recognized her feelings and is being brave enough to ask for time to think. Can't wait for the next one! Thanks for writing!
Author's Response: I was definitely tempted to let them spend a drunken night together, but I restrained myself. Thanks for taking the time to review. I've just posted the final chapter. Hope you check it out.
Summary:
Categories: Episode Related
Characters: Dwight, Jim, Michael, Other, Pam
Genres: Workdays
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: Tales from Tech Support
Chapters: 6 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 6829 Read Count: 5260 ePub Downloads: 0
"This morning, phone guy comes in, and he shows Michael that our phones have a PA function... and then he just, left..."
Categories: Episode Related
Characters: Dwight, Jim, Michael, Other, Pam
Genres: Workdays
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: Tales from Tech Support
Chapters: 6 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 6829 Read Count: 5260 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: January 04, 2020 Updated: February 05, 2020
Reviewer: HonestAndCourageous Signed 1
Date: January 27, 2020 Title: Chapter 4: Layer 8 Problems
1 Date: January 27, 2020 Title: Chapter 4: Layer 8 Problems
I am enjoying the original storyline here - I look forward to seeing where it goes!
Carl is such a calming, normal presence. His character is a good contrast to some of the others in the office!
Author's Response: Seems like Michael may have been inappropriately correct in boiling Carl Mann down to calm, eh? Thanks for the review!
Reviewer: HonestAndCourageous Signed 1
Date: February 05, 2020 Title: Chapter 6: Work Complete
1 Date: February 05, 2020 Title: Chapter 6: Work Complete
What a fun story - glad to know Carl was able to escape DM unscathed! Maybe we'll see this character again?
Thanks for writing!
Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing! I do have the itch to write an epilogue or something, so we'll see!
Summary:
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Past, Future, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim/Pam, Pam, Pam/Other, Pam/Roy
Genres: Childhood, Fluff, Inner Monologue
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Challenges: Another Decade
Series: None
Chapters: 31 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 21168 Read Count: 25715 ePub Downloads: 4
It's 1995 and 16 year old Pam thinks she has everything figured out. All she wants is to be an artist, find a nice boy to fall in love with, and continue to think that everything happens for a reason.
The summer after her 16th birthday everything comes crashing down. Pam's life as she knew it begins to change. The perfect cocoon of a life she had originally had begins to crumble.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Past, Future, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim/Pam, Pam, Pam/Other, Pam/Roy
Genres: Childhood, Fluff, Inner Monologue
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Challenges: Another Decade
Series: None
Chapters: 31 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 21168 Read Count: 25715 ePub Downloads: 4
[Report This] Published: February 05, 2020 Updated: June 09, 2023
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Date: February 26, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Saturday, March 25, 1995
Date: February 26, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Saturday, March 25, 1995
This is really fun and sweet! (Catching up on all chapters here) I am alternately cringing and laughing as this is making me reflect on my own high school/ diary experiences! Thanks for writing!
Author's Response: I love it! If it makes you feel any better, I'm half cringing and laughing while writing it haha! Thanks for stopping by!
Reviewer: HonestAndCourageous Signed 1
Date: March 11, 2020 Title: Chapter 11: Tuesday, September 19, 1995
1 Date: March 11, 2020 Title: Chapter 11: Tuesday, September 19, 1995
"Teen lingo" ha! That was a perfect Michael saying and a very Michael thing to do!
But I'm hoping Pam comes to her senses in the next chapter....
Reviewer: HonestAndCourageous Signed 1
Date: March 15, 2020 Title: Chapter 13: Thursday, November 16, 1995
1 Date: March 15, 2020 Title: Chapter 13: Thursday, November 16, 1995
Oh, Pam... glad she's back into her art, but it's hard seeing her selling herself short and thinking she's not good enough.
You're doing a good job conveying the "high school experience " in just a few words. Nice work!
Thanks for writing!
Author's Response: Thank you so much! Thank you for the review!
Reviewer: HonestAndCourageous Signed
Date: March 30, 2020 Title: Chapter 15: Thursday, January 25,1996
Date: March 30, 2020 Title: Chapter 15: Thursday, January 25,1996
Oh, Pam... It's difficult to watch someone learn from their mistakes the hard way, but our mistakes are such great teachers. You write it so well that I can still enjoy it!
Thanks for writing!
Reviewer: HonestAndCourageous Signed 1
Date: May 03, 2020 Title: Chapter 21: Sunday, September 7, 1997
1 Date: May 03, 2020 Title: Chapter 21: Sunday, September 7, 1997
I've finally caught up on this fic and YAY they've kissed, etc.!!!
You've done a great job transitioning high school Pam to college Pam in your writing. She still sounds young, but definitely more mature (and yet, a ways to go!).
And I love 'When Harry Met Sally'!
Thanks for writing!
Author's Response: Finally kissed part 2! But way better this time! Thank you for reading and for the awesome feedback on my writing!
Reviewer: HonestAndCourageous Signed 1
Date: May 07, 2020 Title: Chapter 23: Sunday, September 28, 1997
1 Date: May 07, 2020 Title: Chapter 23: Sunday, September 28, 1997
You can hear the happiness and excitement in Pam's voice so clearly in this chapter. Love it!
Thanks for writing!
Author's Response: Thank you!!
Summary: The first workday after the Casino Night.
Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Pam
Genres: Angst
Warnings: None
Challenges: 55
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 55 Read Count: 802 ePub Downloads: 0
Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Pam
Genres: Angst
Warnings: None
Challenges: 55
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 55 Read Count: 802 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: February 17, 2020 Updated: February 17, 2020
Reviewer: HonestAndCourageous Signed
Date: February 21, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Date: February 21, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Great contrast with the beauty of spring and the emptiness she's feeling. I love the 55 word challenges- they are like poetry!
Summary:
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Pam
Genres: Drama, Inner Monologue, Romance, Travel
Warnings: Other Adult Theme
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 3353 Read Count: 1994 ePub Downloads: 1
He's scared to face his future. She's struggling with her past. Two brokenhearted strangers. One night in New York City.
Inspired by Before We Go
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Pam
Genres: Drama, Inner Monologue, Romance, Travel
Warnings: Other Adult Theme
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 3353 Read Count: 1994 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: February 19, 2020 Updated: March 24, 2020
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Date: February 21, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Kaleidoscope of loud heartbeats under coats
Date: February 21, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Kaleidoscope of loud heartbeats under coats
Excited to see that you've started this! Your descriptions were spot on - it could picture it all very clearly in my head. Can't wait to read more! Thanks for writing!
Reviewer: HonestAndCourageous Signed 1
Date: March 25, 2020 Title: Chapter 2: Everybody here wanted somethin' more
1 Date: March 25, 2020 Title: Chapter 2: Everybody here wanted somethin' more
Oh, I'm sitting here wanting to turn the page to read the next chapter!!!
I loved the little exchange of looks between Jim and "Rachel" at the bar - so them - I could picture it well! Nice to see Kevin in the story, too, with a nod to Scrantonicity!
Thanks for writing!
Summary:
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: 19525 ePub Downloads: 63
"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: 19525 ePub Downloads: 63
[Report This] Published: February 24, 2020 Updated: November 12, 2020
Reviewer: HonestAndCourageous Signed 1
Date: March 09, 2020 Title: Chapter 5: For What I Am When I'm With You
1 Date: March 09, 2020 Title: Chapter 5: For What I Am When I'm With You
"but she was his true north" Yes. I think this sums up their relationship perfectly.
Also, the backstory you give us in each chapter works so well and gives depth - nice job!
Thanks for writing!
Author's Response: Thank you!
Reviewer: HonestAndCourageous Signed
Date: February 26, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: This is Home Now
Date: February 26, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: This is Home Now
Ok, I don't read scifi, I don't read darker,strongly divergent AU stories, I steer clear of character death, but I just had to take a peek since everyone was talking about it, and.... I'll officially be breaking all of my rules!
If it hadn't been so well written, I would have realized I was breaking my rules before I got to the end of the chapter.
Nice job!
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you broke your rules this time! I'm not a big fan of Scifi either but this particular genre has always interested me. I wanted to show how I think Jim and Pam would change when the world was completely different and civility gone. It does get darker, but I hope it's in a believable, palatable way. Thanks for reading!
Summary:
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: 6971 ePub Downloads: 4
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: 6971 ePub Downloads: 4
[Report This] Published: February 29, 2020 Updated: April 05, 2020
Reviewer: HonestAndCourageous Signed 1
Date: March 15, 2020 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4
1 Date: March 15, 2020 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4
Whoa! I didn't see that one coming! But if I were Karen in that situation I can't say that I wouldn't do the same thing! (If I were Karen in that situation, about to lose Jim, I'd be crying my eyes out, let's be truthful here! ;) )
Now, Jim has a pretty awkward situation on his hands! Looking forward to finding out what happens next!
Thanks for writing!
Author's Response: Thank you! Glad I took you by surprise. I guess with Pam and Jim, I'm also a little uncaring about those who stand in their way (i.e. Roy, Katy, Karen). But this is not real life, right? lol. I appreciate the great review. I just posted ch. 4.
Reviewer: HonestAndCourageous Signed 1
Date: March 20, 2020 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5
1 Date: March 20, 2020 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5
Ok, Jim's dream made me laugh a little here! Much needed with the upcoming tension!
Pam's pretty forgiving here, Karen is pretty sly, Jim's a deer in the headlights and Andy ends up saving the day (I think). Lots of twists and turns. Thanks for that little bit of stairwell fluff to keep me going! ;)
Author's Response: Thank you! Yes, this is definitely a roller coaster, but I'm glad it's keeping you interested. Chapter 6 is up now. Hope to see you back here :)