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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Invincible Summer by shutterbug Rated: MA [Reviews - 39] 45
Summary: Past Featured Story

On a road trip, Jim's memories keep him company.

 Memories take place throughout Jim and Pam's relationship, from friends to husband and wife (pre- to post-series), but they are framed by events that occur during the Texas period (post-series). 

Important note: The author has chosen not to make use of all available warnings. However, one warning does apply to this story, but has been omitted to avoid spoiling readers for a major plot point and story theme. This warning applies for Chapter 10. This note/reminder will be repeated at the beginning of that chapter. 


Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Past, Future, Episode Related
Characters: Cece Halpert, Darryl, Jim, Jim/Pam, Pam
Genres: Angst, Drama, Fluff, Married, Romance, Steamy, Travel
Warnings: Explicit sexual content, Other Adult Theme, Violence/Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 12 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 29545 Read Count: 20198 ePub Downloads: 4
[Report This] Published: June 09, 2017 Updated: August 30, 2018
Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: August 25, 2018 Title: Chapter 11: Mile 1,182

A very moving chapter. I can very easily see why Jim would do this. Pam's an artist and his greatest tribute to her is that she becomes part of the natural art of the land. Heartbreakingly beautiful.

Author's Response:

Hi Warrior! I love what you took away from this, and I'm so glad you shared it with me. :) If you haven't seen photos of this place, look up Havasu and Mooney Falls (there are, I think, five falls in total, but those are the two tallest). It is such a stunning, gorgeous place--as you said, natural art. 

Thank you for leaving such a nice comment (again!). It makes my day. :)  

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1
Date: August 03, 2018 Title: Chapter 9: Mile 980

This was just fun. Of course the Halpert kids inherited their parents knack for deviousness. That was a lot of fun to read. Glad to see an update I was wondering if this story had been forgotten about. Hope to see more soon.

Author's Response:

Hi there! Thanks so much for the review! Definitely not forgotten about. Life has been...challenging, let's say. I don't get to write as often as I used to, but it's always one of those things in the back of my mind. 

I felt like it only made sense to have the kiddos take on some, erm, characteristics of their parents. ;) I'm glad you enjoyed this. Thanks again--so much--for leaving such a nice comment. :)  

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1
Date: August 30, 2018 Title: Chapter 12: Epilogue: The Return

This story has been a roller coaster for sure. The journey to deal with grief and loss is always hard. The way you went about this process with equal parts humor and heartache make this such a personal story. You dealt with this subject matter in a very real way that shows that even though there is pain in life, there is also beauty and hope as well. The way you had it ending with Jim looking out over Pam's sunset was a beautiful way to bring this tale to a close. Well done.

Author's Response: Thanks so much! When I set out to write this story, I just hoped to explore...pretty much everything you mentioned. And hoped to do it in a thoughtful way, that would make readers think about all these aspects of life (and how it might play out in our beloved characters' lives). And based on your lovely review, and others, I feel like I've done that. Thank you for reading and taking this little journey with me! It means a lot to me to have people stick with a story for this long and share in the whole experience with me! Thank you! :) 

Tomorrow's Gonna Be a Brighter Day by Rach3l Rated: MA [Reviews - 36] 59
Summary:

Pam calls off her wedding. Roy loses it. Jim's in Stamford, but not for long. 

A hospital stay and the recovery afterward, almost entirely from Jim's POV. Earnest and fluffy and sweet, with a side of steam for dessert. Tons of inner monologue, lots of dialogue, dramatic with plenty of humor sprinkled throughout. 


Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Other, Pam
Genres: Angst, Drama, Fluff, Humor, Inner Monologue, Romance, Hurt/Comfort, Steamy, Suspense
Warnings: Adult language, Drug Use/Abuse, Explicit sexual content, Violence/Injury
Challenges: Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 20 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 24350 Read Count: 73513 ePub Downloads: 56
[Report This] Published: September 13, 2017 Updated: September 13, 2017
Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1
Date: September 23, 2018 Title: Chapter 13: Sun Come Up

I've read this story several times now. I always keep coming back to this chapter. I just love how Jim and Pam re-connect here. It's simple, loving, and beautiful. Always brings a smile to the face to envision this scene.

Error Code by Comfect Rated: T [Reviews - 42] 67
Summary:

AU: Dunder Mifflin and the characters are real, but subject to a media and internet blackout about their own show. Pam gets suspicious when a simple search for "jam" returns an error code saying it is related to the show. 

 Set somewhere vaguely in an AU S2. 


Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Dwight, Jim, Jim/Pam, Mark, Pam, Roy
Genres: Drama, Fluff
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 17 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 18108 Read Count: 33146 ePub Downloads: 16
[Report This] Published: September 14, 2017 Updated: September 27, 2017
Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1
Date: June 28, 2019 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 17

I really can't believe it took me this long to actually read this story. Lots of fun throughout really. This last chapter though? Pure gold. I laughed a lot when Helene put Pam in her place about the speakerphone. Great bit right there.

Author's Response: Thanks, warrior! This was my first fic, so it's really nice to hear you enjoyed it!

Freedom First by Rach3l Rated: M [Reviews - 31] 40
Summary: Past Featured Story

Pam overhears something she shouldn't. In a heartbeat, her burgeoning friendship with Jim develops into something far deeper, more confusing, and more complicated than she ever imagined.

100% JAM, with intrigue on the side. Now with bonus sequel: Safety First. 

AU: Cameras, cameras everywhere, with a far more sinister purpose. Set in a dystopian version of America, but the people aren't taking it lying down.


Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: David Wallace, Jim, Jim/Pam, Pam
Genres: Angst, Drama, Drunk Pam/Jim, Inner Monologue, Romance, Suspense
Warnings: Adult language, Mild sexual content, Other Adult Theme
Series: Give Us Liberty or Give Us Death
Chapters: 16 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 47683 Read Count: 18063 ePub Downloads: 18
[Report This] Published: October 23, 2017 Updated: October 23, 2017
Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: October 27, 2023 Title: Chapter 2: The Day of Judgment

So the thing about this chapter is that it kind of reminds me of a lot of the freedoms we actually take for granted. The ability to choose what we want, when we want it, how we want it, how we can say it. When one thinks of people who can only listen or consume what the government says they can, it's really kind of heartbreaking.

Excellent song choice with "Free Bird." I really like the idea that it's music that gives Pam her first real taste of freedom. That something like that song can be what feels like the door to her own cage opening up. A cage she didn't even know she was in until now. But now that cage is open and she's starting to peak out. Clearly there are dangers afoot but at least here at the start she seems ready to explore.

Pam's mom was one of the original freedom fighters? That puts a whole new spin on things for sure. .

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: October 27, 2023 Title: Chapter 4: On the Conduct of the Allies

Now I'm getting some "Fahrenheit 451" vibes as well. The underground memorizing books and all that. Makes things compelling for sure.

Some really cute moments between the two of them here. Pam leaning in to hug Jim like that is just all kinds of sweet.

Really liked that he's giving her more information about her past, about FF, and how the world works. Some big Underground Railroad vibes too what with allies supposed to house and shuttle refugees to Canada. More great world building.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: October 27, 2023 Title: Chapter 5: Helter Skelter

So this is an all new kind of pining for Pam. Clearly Jim is head over heels for her, but the thought of being able to be with her romantically is so fraught with danger in this world. Pam, while maybe not aware of some of the dangers herself is equally entranced by him. Lovely to see how this is all blooming, even if there's a minefield ahead.

So the government can tap and trace phones and text messages, but not the internet? Seems like an oversight on their end, but at this point I'm also not complaining. Sad to hear that it was after WWII that things started going downhill for America until it became the very thing it was fighting against. Provided that in this universe WWII turned out the way it did in real history that is.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: October 27, 2023 Title: Chapter 6: A Letter to a Young Gentleman

Lots of fun ways to put in canon moments in this one. Jim and Pam going on a lunch date that's not a date. Maybe even a little NewSpeak from "1984" in there too. "Undate," and all. Michael burning his foot and his ridiculous meetings. Then of course what could be this world's 27 seconds of silence between the two of them. Good night the tension between them just keeps building.

Fun that she can have her own computer now. Hopefully that opens up a whole new world of possibilities for her.

Author's Response:

Thank you for diving into the universe, warrior4, and for your kind reviews. The written works of Edgar Allan Poe, Lois Lowry, George Orwell, and Ray Bradbury are all near and dear to my heart.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: October 30, 2023 Title: Chapter 7: A Pastoral Dialogue

Oh to be young again and to venture forth into the wilds of the internet. All those abbreviations and emoticons. Ah the days before emojis. Good times.

Nice that they're getting to know a bit more about each other as well. Heartbreaking to hear about Pete that's for sure. Also America is fighting Canada? I mean it kind of makes sense for sure, but still.

Also, Pam's drawing again! Hooray! That's tons of fun to think about for sure.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: October 30, 2023 Title: Chapter 9: The Place of the Damned

*In my best Leonard McCoy voice* Damnit Jim! Of course he would toss his letter aside without even opening it. Sometimes out Jim just doesn't think things through. So yeah, I kinda get why Pam would run away like this. Though if she needs to stop at a gas station, that could be a set up for something interesting. Nice bit of tension building that's for sure.

Author's Response: I'm watching Star Trek 2009 as we speak! 🤣

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: October 30, 2023 Title: Chapter 10: Baucis and Philemon

So that was a rollercoaster of a chapter for sure. Kind of nice that my theory on stopping at a gas station kind of came true. It's not quite the canon proposal in the rain, but as close to as we can get in this world. I'm just relieved that she wasn't assigned to marry Roy and Jim assigned to marry Karen or something like that. So one weight off their shoulders. They can actually be together now. Wonderful.

Very touching moments at the gravesites. Having to think their thoughts instead of being able to say them hurts though. Still that's one place where they'll always be free.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: October 30, 2023 Title: Chapter 11: An Epistle to a Lady

Lovely to get a first date. Annoying that they have to present ID like that though. Still tons of fun banter which is always fun to read. Especially now that they don't have to hide it.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: October 30, 2023 Title: Chapter 12: Sweetness and Light

So for all the fact that they're adults there's this certain charm about them that neither of them has gone past first base at this point. Something they'll get to experience together so that's a nice thought. Still loving all the fun JAM-my flintiness with this one.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: October 31, 2023 Title: Chapter 14: Hints Toward an Essay on Conversation

Very cute Pam making dinner. Though that pales in comparison to the fire blazing between them. It's just amazing to see them falling in love like this. To be able to be together is just great to watch.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: October 31, 2023 Title: Chapter 16: A Barrack or a Malt House

And the shoe finally drops. Even without the detail, one can imagine what might have happened to generate that kind of response in her. The curtain shielding her eyes is finally gone. Yeah, not pleasant, but I also think it's a bit of a refining fire. Something that's burning away the slag which will leave a solid core of hardened steel in its place.

Jim taking care of her though is very sweet. Best thing is to just hold her and he does just that. Bravo. Looking forward to delving into the rest of the world for sure.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1
Date: October 25, 2023 Title: Chapter 1: The Puppet Show

Finally started diving into this series. Already there seems like a lit of intrigue and things going on behind the scenes. Cameras everywhere, everything being assigned for people, all that kind of thing. It reminds me a little of the book, "The Giver." But more sinister.

At first Jim seems like his normal self. Pam too but obviously quite a bit more naive. Should be fun to see where we go from here.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1
Date: October 27, 2023 Title: Chapter 3: A Treatise on Good Manners

Love a nice cute moment between the two of them before we get into heavy stuff. Pam's hesitancy to utter a single rude word is excellent world building. Feels like said things are frowned upon but the authorities, or by how her father raised her, or both.

The idea of teaching someone freedom like this still continues to be very interesting to read. It kinda feels like a dimmer switch slowly being turned on. Gradually more and more light shines in. Thing is more light can also illuminate things one would rather keep hidden for good or for ill. Still at this point it's very sweet to see Pam starting to get used to a bit more light, even if she still has to be guarded.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1
Date: October 30, 2023 Title: Chapter 8: The Furniture of a Woman's Mind

Awww, look at Pam getting all dressed up for Jim. Yeah 100% he clocked it, but of course he has to keep it under wraps. Shades of canon there. He notices everything about her, but has to keep it to friendship.

Lots of really cute back and forth banter between the two of them. Loved the bit with the post-it notes. Her drawing for Pete was incredibly touching as well.

Really curious to see what was in the envelope and why it's elicited this reaction from her.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1
Date: October 30, 2023 Title: Chapter 13: Words are But Wind

Nice to have people in higher places. Always like David. He mostly seemed to always be looking out for the genuine well being of people. I'm also going to go ahead and headcannon that now in this universe Roy and Karen are assigned to each other (unless future reading says otherwise). As careful as one must be it's still kind of refreshing to see Dwight being so Dwight in this chapter. Very early season kind of Dwight too. Very much stuck up about the rules and telling everyone about the beet farm.

Delightful JAM banter too what with the post-it notes and such. Great fun to be had there for sure.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1
Date: October 31, 2023 Title: Chapter 15: The Progress of Beauty

Making out to "Princess Bride," excellent! Though interspersed with some of the realities they have to deal with which of course stretches over everything in this world.

Getting tipsy off whiskey and cokes is quite fun to watch as well. They're getting so in tune with each other and as I've said quite a few times before, it's wonderful to see. Methinks they'll need a bond as strong as iron in this world. Especially if Pam is going to become an Ally and what that might entail. Great to see it forming here.

I can't by OfficeGirl2001 Rated: M [Reviews - 4] 4
Summary:

A few chapters of Jim reacting to several occasions where Pam says those two little words, told from his POV.  Beginning on Casino Night, of course. 


Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: None
Genres: Romance
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 2753 Read Count: 1654 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: October 29, 2017 Updated: June 12, 2019
Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1
Date: June 12, 2019 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3: The third time (the evening of The Job)

Very cute scene here. Jim and Pam first date stories are usually a lot of fun and this one is no different. Very sweet to see their interactions with each other.

Safety First by Rach3l Rated: MA [Reviews - 19] 34
Summary:

An unexpected threat surfaces, testing Jim and Pam's deepening bond in ways neither could have anticipated.

The sequel to Freedom First. Intrigue, drama, sprinkled with fluff, smutty in all the right places (and a few of the wrong ones).

AU: Cameras, cameras everywhere, with a far more sinister purpose. Set in a dystopian version of America, but the people aren't taking it lying down.

**This story picks up a couple of weeks after Freedom First ends. If you haven't read that story, this one may not make sense. 


Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Other, Pam
Genres: Angst, Drama, Drunk Pam/Jim, Inner Monologue, Romance, Hurt/Comfort, Suspense
Warnings: Adult language, Drug Use/Abuse, Explicit sexual content, Other Adult Theme, Violence/Injury
Series: Give Us Liberty or Give Us Death
Chapters: 16 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 35972 Read Count: 17018 ePub Downloads: 19
[Report This] Published: November 24, 2017 Updated: November 24, 2017
Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: November 18, 2023 Title: Chapter 3: Home of the Brave

I like this look into the hosting duties Jim performs. Kind of feels like another step for easing Pam into things as well. Giving her a code name, saying they're married prior to the actual thing.

Jenny was adorable and Jim was great with her. I also understand why Jane would be so hesitant. She's got a lot on her plate at the moment and in this world nothing's really safe. Though Jenny's whisper to Jim I'm sure was a tough pull on his heartstrings. Really glad Pam is there to help him now. Feels like he's needed a partner in crime for a while and he can share some of this burden a bit more easily.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed
Date: November 27, 2023 Title: Chapter 4: Jim Beams

So that was a range of feelings for this chapter. Clearly there's some deeper issues going on with Jim that he just wants to numb out. Now I get it in this world and with him being an ally and all. He's probably been exposed to quite a bit. So yeah when his seeming source of life and connection goes away he just wants to check out.

Then when Pam comes back he's everywhere past gone. Very much an "in vino veritas" kind of moment with Drunk Jim saying some of the stuff he really wants to say. Though it also kinda felt like Jim was taking advantage of the situation and I'm not sure Pam has all the wherewithal to recognize it. It's not like anything felt forced, but when one is drunk and the other isn't, even in a committed relationship, for me at least, it feels questionable. So, we'll see what happens going forward.

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1
Date: November 14, 2023 Title: Chapter 1: Killing Me Softly With His Balisong

Time to dive in with this one.

Well that got off to a rather quick start. Considering they're trying to be slow about things, I just wonder how long they're going to last. But I'm getting ahead of myself.

There's a feeling of canon in the opening here. Jim and Pam's biggest issues with each other, in my opinion, has always been lack of communication. I see that here. Jim not telling her about where things are located, them both still not telling each other they love the other one, things like that. Feels very in character for them.

Everything else was deliciously hot and descriptive.