Michael Scott
Also known as: Michael Gary Scott, Prison Mike
Dunder Mifflin Scranton's regional manager, a man whose desperate need to be loved produces both cringe comedy and surprising heartbreak. Fic tends to dig under the 'World's Best Boss' mug to the loneliness Michael papers over with bits.
Other The Office Characters
Jim Halpert
3k works
The smirking paper salesman whose camera glances and prank wars hide years of quiet longing for the receptionist. Jim and Pam's slow burn is one of TV's defining romances, and fic revisits every almost-moment from the teapot to Casino Night.
Pam Beesly
3k works
Dunder Mifflin's soft-spoken receptionist who slowly finds the nerve to choose art school, honesty, and Jim. Pam-centric fic often centers her artistic ambitions and the quiet bravery of walking across hot coals.
Dwight Schrute
2k works
Beet farmer, volunteer sheriff's deputy, and assistant to the regional manager. Dwight's rigid weirdness conceals fierce loyalty, and fic mines both his rivalry-friendship with Jim and his operatic romance with Angela.
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