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Summary: Casino Night came and went but something unexpected changes everything. Title from the song by Switchfoot. Spoiler through Ben Franklin.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Fluff, In Stamford, Workdays
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 13 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 26841 Read Count: 46478 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: January 16, 2007 Updated: November 14, 2007
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Date: May 19, 2018 Title: Chapter 13: No Suprise Please

Ahhhh... finish this!!

Treat Bag by time4moxie Rated: T [Reviews - 19] 9
Summary: The weekend wedding of a college friend has Jim and Pam at an informal college reunion for Jim and his friends. Written for the improv!fanfic challenge
Categories: Jim and Pam, Future
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff, Married, Oneshot, Weekend
Warnings: Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2776 Read Count: 5707 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: February 24, 2007 Updated: February 24, 2007
Reviewer: BecauseOfYou Signed 1
Date: November 15, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

One of my pet peeve’s in jamfic is how every woman Pam encounters seems to be taller and prettier than her with bright blue eyes and long blonde hair. From the random woman wandering into the office looking for Jim to the waitress on their first date…

But here we have Lily, a curvy redhead about Pams height. And Stacy, a sweet brunette a little on the chubby side with a wicked sense of humor.

Very realistic and VERY refreshing.

Summary: Yet another option for post-Cocktails...but this time, with a twist.  An antidote to all the Passive! Pam fic...here we see a little of her sassier side....

Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: None
Genres: Humor, Oneshot
Warnings: Violence/Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 690 Read Count: 2650 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: March 07, 2007 Updated: March 07, 2007
Reviewer: BecauseOfYou Signed 10
Date: April 15, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: Rrrrowr.

I love strong confident Pam! There isn't enough of her around here!

Summary: After Pam's first failed art show, her teacher shows her something that leads to an epiphany, of sorts. She had the courage and honesty all along... she just needed a certain someone to bring it out. Post-Business School. General series spoilers including and before Business School.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Pam
Genres: Angst, Fluff, Inner Monologue, Romance
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 5101 Read Count: 5977 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: March 19, 2007 Updated: February 24, 2008
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Date: January 05, 2017 Title: Chapter 3: Cyfaddef

This is truly great, well thought out, and very thorough. I think you have written Jim and Pam so perfectly. I just wish we had gotten that fourth chapter, I know it would have been amazing!

Summary: Spoilers through Cocktails. Pam has a spill.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe, Present
Characters: Ensemble
Genres: Angst, Fluff, Romance
Warnings: Adult language, Moderate sexual content, Violence/Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 8214 Read Count: 12774 ePub Downloads: 3
[Report This] Published: March 26, 2007 Updated: April 21, 2007
Reviewer: BecauseOfYou Signed 1
Date: August 08, 2018 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3--Every Day is the Wrong Day

If ever the convo in chapter one were to have happened this is exactly how it would have gone. This is Pam 100%. This story has earned a spot in my favorites because the first chapter is so exceptional. And this third chapter is so emotional and intense that I found myself holding my breath. I’m so extremely saddened to never know what was to come next.

Summary: The Supreme Being gives his take on the JimPam relationship and other Officeites. I think he likes JAM. Spoilers through The Job.  I know this looks like a WIP but it really is a bunch of epidode related vignettes.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Ensemble
Genres: Romance
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: None
Chapters: 14 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 14430 Read Count: 38237 ePub Downloads: 3
[Report This] Published: April 01, 2007 Updated: October 08, 2009
Reviewer: BecauseOfYou Signed 10
Date: January 07, 2017 Title: Chapter 14: The Archangel Michael

This is incredible! I'd love to read Gods thoughts on S9. Jim and pams guardian angel had moved on and some of that free will failed them, all ended well thankfully but I wonder how much God intervened.

"Love never fails."

The 1st Corinthians's in this story means so much more now, doesn't it?
There is so much greatness in this story but that part and the meaning of the yogurt lid are the two that stand out the most for me.

Summary:

 

“God, Jim. There’s been an…there was an accident and…Roy came back and he got upset and…God, he shot Della Jim, Roy shot her.” And suddenly Jim’s not even breathing.


Categories: Jim and Pam, Future, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim/Pam, Karen, Other, Roy
Genres: Angst, Romance
Warnings: Adult language, Explicit sexual content, Other Adult Theme, Violence/Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 7998 Read Count: 32568 ePub Downloads: 28
[Report This] Published: April 04, 2007 Updated: April 22, 2007
Reviewer: BecauseOfYou Signed 1
Date: June 12, 2018 Title: Chapter 7: Epilogue- 6 Months Later

This one is always fun to read because it’s so different, but when I get to the end I can’t help but create another little epilogue for myself.
I’m thinking they may have created another lil oops... After four yrs I doubt she was on the pill. So two for two!
6wks later: um jim... It's time we clear all of your stuff out of your room. It seems we will need that room for something else. She hands him a lil white stick. And of course he freaks out, huge grin twirling pam in the air excitement. He's especially excited that he will get to be there for everything this time. Awww... happy Jam :D

Summary: A chubby little story all stuffed with fluff. 
Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 5176 Read Count: 6286 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: April 05, 2007 Updated: April 05, 2007
Reviewer: BecauseOfYou Signed 10
Date: September 09, 2016 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

This was so adorable! Oh how I wish that epilogue had been posted! (And maybe a version of the story in Jim's POV, I think that would have been really interesting because he acts very peculiar in this story)

Live Again by tv_dream Rated: K [Reviews - 20] 8
Summary: Pam gets her breakthrough and Jim takes the brunt. Post - The Negotiation.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Ensemble, Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Fluff
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: None
Chapters: 4 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 4855 Read Count: 13254 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: April 15, 2007 Updated: April 17, 2007
Reviewer: BecauseOfYou Signed 10
Date: February 10, 2017 Title: Chapter 4: Epilogue: Impressions

This is perfect. Everything about it. Perfect. In my top 5.

Summary: Past Featured Story

Anywhere But Here cover

Role Reversal Challenge: It's May 2006. Jim's wedding is approaching and a lovelorn Pam can't take much more. Starts during Casino Night (or an AU version of it).


Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Pam
Genres: Angst, Humor, Romance, Travel, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language
Challenges: Role Reversal
Series: None
Chapters: 20 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 44755 Read Count: 80086 ePub Downloads: 23
[Report This] Published: April 15, 2007 Updated: February 27, 2018
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Date: June 14, 2015 Title: Chapter 9: Far, far away from here

I am so excited for this!! I loved this chapter and after 7 years you've definitely still got it!!

I'll be sure to check you out on ff.net I can't say for certain because I'm not registered for the mtt forum but I think this site goes down in July without enough donations. :'((

Reviewer: BecauseOfYou Signed
Date: July 06, 2015 Title: Chapter 12: ...And So Little Time

Awww.... That was excellent! I absolutely love the way you used Jims canon doodle and brought in another doodle à la pams "famous" note. So great.

This has another 10 chapters or so left right?? Yeah :)

Author's Response:

Is there a Jim doodle in the show? I thought maybe there was but couldn't remember when it showed up?

I don't know about 10 chapters, but I'd say at least 2. Better start working on it!

Reviewer: BecauseOfYou Signed
Date: June 30, 2015 Title: Chapter 11: So Many Places...

I know you've been editing this a bit so I just reread from the beginning and I must say it is much more difficult for me to read Jim being "happy" and engaged to someone than to read Pam with someone other than Jim. My heart has a softer spot for Pam for some reason. Can't stand her heart in pain.
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I really like the booze cruise addition and how you flipped it to fit your story. The flashback in Jims POV really helps to fill in his side of things a bit. I'd kinda like to see a flashback from season 2 Christmas episode.
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And I love that you took the more difficult route and had Lisa call off the wedding rather than Jim, adds a bit more depth to the story. I kept thinking how she never mentioned Pam as a reason, and then in ch 10 when she did, it was totally different than I expected, which is great. I love when I foreshadow a story and it turns out I was wrong.
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Which brings me to Brian >:/ ~ that's all I'm gonna say about that!

Ok. One thing about that. I don't think pams the type to do what Jim on the show did. I can see her trying to date a bit to move on but I can't picture her hiding behind a relationship and using the person like Jim did with Karen.
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I love that Karen works at corporate and she and Pam can become friends. I think grace and Karen can really help her come out of her shell a bit.
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Laughed so hard at Pam looking up to the camera with a confused face over "Dwight" and "cute" used together, awesome!
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The shopping was great headway, they are still holding back, but making progress all the same. They just need to get out of their own heads!
Jim! Of course she doesn't know, how could she know?!? You need to tell her! (I'm getting worked up, this is that good!)
Make 'em go out to the bar after the meetings to get smashed! That'll fix everything! :D
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Curses for the cliffhanger!

Author's Response:

Thanks for re-reading, I think this fic is finally reading as a more complete story with the additional flashbacks. Glad you liked the Booze Cruise scene, I wasn't planning on a Christmas Party scene but it may creep in there.

I love writing Pam and Karen as friends, since I always felt they would have been really good friends (if it weren't for that pesky paper salesman!)

Working on the next chapter now, I hope to get it up soon!

Reviewer: BecauseOfYou Signed
Date: August 30, 2016 Title: Chapter 17: Sweeps Around You Like the Sea

On the show Pam surely had her insecurities, but I think in this situation, regarding Jim, she would even more so. I love that you wrote about her fear of Jim deciding she wasn't worth the hassle. But in contrast you showed him having this almost uncontrollable excitement about her. I'm hoping you build on this a bit. Hmmm... Maybe it will come to play in that little bit of info you gave me??? This chapter was adorably sweet and a joy to read :)

Reviewer: BecauseOfYou Signed
Date: April 10, 2017 Title: Chapter 18: You dare to see the mystery

10 years! And two years since you revived it. Not only is it amazing that you're still chugging away on this but it keeps getting better with each chapter you've added.

I did not remember making a request, at all, for a Christmas reversal, I had to go back and look at reviews from two years ago, LOL. I am very glad I did because you wrote it so great, and you were able to go back to that DM quagmire scene and expand on it. I would love to see how that picture looks, it sounds awesome.

I really like that you're not writing the role reversal as just switching Jim and Pam's place like Opposite Day, ya know. You're still keeping them in canon with certain things, like she was still the drunk one at the Dundies instead of Jim. But on the certain things where it's necessary, like the Christmas gift and card, you still manage to make it more unique to the individual character. You didn't have pam just give Jim some sort of fancy box with a bunch of inside jokes in it. You instead created an inside joke for this version of Jim and Pam that made much more sense for the gift.

I know she wasn't in this chapter, but after rereading the whole thing last night I'm still so happy with the way you've written Karen and given her a friendship with Pam, it's very refreshing.

The brief appearance by Kevin and all his snickering cracked me up :D

The cliffhanger… My mind instantly went to two different scenarios and they both actually leave me pretty excited for the next chapter. I know I will enjoy reading either situation I've come up with and I'm excited to see if I was right. Which means you're going to have to leave me unspoiled, I hope I can hold out till the next chapter!

Well that's a rambling review, I stayed up way too late reading this and thought it be better if I reviewed in the morning but, I'm so tired that it's probably not any better having waited.

Oh well, at least you know I liked it :D

Reviewer: BecauseOfYou Signed 1
Date: March 02, 2018 Title: Chapter 20: You're floating on a cloud that's beautiful and then

I have been waiting for this chapter forever! :D Lisa finally finds out about Pam and lucky Jim...no broken glass.

I really loved his parting line to Lisa about hesitating with her and how it’s really quite a contrast to his relationship with pam. It’s been nice, as the story has progressed, to occasionally have more revealed about Jim and Lisa because in the beginning they seem like a good couple. And maybe they were ok enough but lucky for him he doesn’t have to settle for that anymore.

Summary:

Michael's Farewell Party turns into an unexpected night for Jim and Pam.


Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Ensemble
Genres: Angst, Drunk Pam/Jim, Humor
Warnings: Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 11215 Read Count: 13061 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: May 11, 2007 Updated: June 04, 2007
Reviewer: BecauseOfYou Signed
Date: December 26, 2016 Title: Chapter 5: The Morning After

Arrrrrgggghhhhhhhh....... This is a guilty pleasure type story for me, I love it! But what an awful, awful place to leave it hanging. Another 2-3 chapters and Jim and Pam would be happy!Jam.
:(

Summary:

Begun out of hiatus frustration as an exploration of what we might miss of Jim and Pam's newfound romance, this has grown into something unique and cool, a multi-authored exercise in creativity and obsession.

By the way, we talk about it here if you're interested in saying hi.


Categories: Jim and Pam, Future
Characters: Ensemble
Genres: Humor, Romance, Steamy
Warnings: Moderate sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 31 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 46565 Read Count: 157035 ePub Downloads: 15
[Report This] Published: May 29, 2007 Updated: August 25, 2007
Reviewer: BecauseOfYou Signed 1
Date: February 03, 2018 Title: Chapter 27: Chapter 27 - Parent Trap, by Jake

BEST meet the parents ever!!

Summary: There can never be too many first date fics and there can never be too much Jim/Pam witty repartee. The summer is long, the possibilities are endless, and the speculation is just too darn much fun!
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Episode Related
Characters: Jim, Pam
Genres: Fluff, Humor, Romance, Workdays
Warnings: Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 8156 Read Count: 24421 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: June 01, 2007 Updated: June 20, 2007
Reviewer: BecauseOfYou Signed
Date: January 07, 2017 Title: Chapter 6: Then you came and caused a spark

This is adorable! I really loved this line

"Now they were here, together, and she was grinning from ear to ear and skipping like a child and he finally felt like he could reach out and touch the place he wanted to be."

Summary:

What would have happened if Jim had been a little later getting back to the office?


Categories: Episode Related, Alternate Universe
Characters: David Wallace, Dwight, Ensemble, Jim, Jim/Pam, Karen, Pam, Roy
Genres: Angst, Romance, Hurt/Comfort, Steamy, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language, Explicit sexual content, Other Adult Theme, Violence/Injury
Challenges: Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 9 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 15236 Read Count: 48491 ePub Downloads: 12
[Report This] Published: July 10, 2007 Updated: January 29, 2008
Reviewer: BecauseOfYou Signed 1
Date: January 28, 2018 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Please come back! This deserves a proper ending, it’s such a great story!

It wouldn’t be the first time an author has come back to finish up a story after many many years :)

Summary: Pam gets some help with her problems with Jim, from herself. From before "Beach Games" through their 1st Date.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam, Pam
Genres: Dream/Fantasy, Humor, Inner Monologue
Warnings: Adult language, Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 11 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 76608 Read Count: 29388 ePub Downloads: 4
[Report This] Published: July 20, 2007 Updated: March 27, 2008
Reviewer: BecauseOfYou Signed 1
Date: December 31, 2014 Title: Chapter 11: You drew me out from slavery to freedom by all those paths, by all those means that were within your power

It seems, from the footnotes of this last ch posted that there was maybe only one ch left.
So I realize that you, the author, will probably never see this because it's been years and years but I have to comment because...

This fic is beyond amazing. Since the office ended I have been reading TO fanfic, all of it. (MTT & FF.net anyway) and I would easily put this in my top five of all the fanfic. It's so smart and witty. Just really well done. I was blown away at one of the author notes that said you weren't a writer normally because, well, I beg to differ.

What I wouldn’t give for you to finish this. Or even an outline of how the rest was supposed to end up. Amazing work, so unfortunate it sits unfinished.

Reviewer: BecauseOfYou Signed 1
Date: November 07, 2017 Title: Chapter 11: You drew me out from slavery to freedom by all those paths, by all those means that were within your power

Are you there dundiefromgod?

…Will Pam succumb to Jim's charms? How does he expect the date to end? How does Pam want it to end now? Would Devil jump over to Angel's shoulder and choke her to stop her from yelling at Pam?…

What a way to leave us hanging. :(

Summary: Feature

A glimpse into the instant messaging history of Jim and Pam. Written with the intention of expanding on what we see on the show, as well as to tie up some loose ends. There will be a conversation for each episode through Season 3.


Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Helene Beesly, Jim, Jim/Pam, Karen, Larissa Halpert, Pam
Genres: Angst, Drabble, Humor, Workdays
Warnings: Other Adult Theme
Challenges: Instant Messaging
Series: None
Chapters: 54 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 16909 Read Count: 312426 ePub Downloads: 22
[Report This] Published: August 05, 2007 Updated: December 27, 2016
Reviewer: BecauseOfYou Signed
Date: June 08, 2015 Title: Chapter 53: Epilogue

What? Seriously?!? That is so awesome that you came back to update! I loved reading through this again, such a well done fic. Perfect ending to give sis a resolution to the Pam drama :)

Any chance you've got some more chapters for Anywhere But Here hiding in those old fic files?? Might not get much traffic here anymore but ff.net still has TO activity :D

Author's Response: Thanks! And actually yes I am working on finishing up Anywhere But Here. I've been thinking of posting that and maybe some other fics over on ff.net (just in case there's ever a problem here). Keep an eye out for an update!

Summary: When their personal lives become office gossip, what will Jim and Pam do to end all the talk?


Categories: Jim and Pam, Future
Characters: Ensemble, Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff, Humor, Oneshot, Romance, Workdays
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 6146 Read Count: 4831 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: September 16, 2007 Updated: September 16, 2007
Reviewer: BecauseOfYou Signed
Date: December 04, 2013 Title: Chapter 1: Kiss and Tell

Just love this story!

Insomnia by Stablergirl Rated: K [Reviews - 10] 9
Summary: Jim's dreams push him toward his fate.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim, Jim/Karen, Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Dream/Fantasy, Inner Monologue, Romance
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 5482 Read Count: 4039 ePub Downloads: 3
[Report This] Published: September 24, 2007 Updated: September 24, 2007
Reviewer: BecauseOfYou Signed
Date: January 13, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream...

This piece leaves me feeling so conflicted about Jim, much the same as S3. I simultaneously feel a strong desire to hug him, smack him upside the head, and knee him in the balls. I especially feel like he could use a good knee-ing around the middle.

I especially loved these lines...

"There were some phrases, and some people, who would just not leave his subconscious alone. No matter how much he ignored them during the day."

“Look, if this is about Pam…” the name fell from her lips with a quiet kind of disdain. He thought she said it out loud this time because she was tired of the name being too sacred to utter in his presence.

You are definitely one of my favorite authors here, I'm so thankful that your stories are still here!

Summary: Fluffy fluffy fluff fluff. Jim, uh, dances to a song.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff, Oneshot, Workdays
Warnings: Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 436 Read Count: 3750 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: September 25, 2007 Updated: September 25, 2007
Reviewer: BecauseOfYou Signed 1
Date: July 28, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

This just deserves all the jellybeans! Have them all!