Coffee and Leads
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Completed, First published May 16, 2026

This novel follows a woman navigating unemployment and unexpected connections. The story opens with her chance encounter at a café with Jim Halpert, a Dunder Mifflin employee. As they discuss their recent departures from sales positions, a potential job opportunity arises. The narrative traces her hopeful, though anxious, preparation for an interview, from assembling a suitable outfit to crafting a résumé. These chapters reveal a woman grappling with self-doubt and the challenges of career transition, while hinting at a playful dynamic between the narrator and Jim.
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