Follows the events of POTO. Erik is the architect of his own destiny - or so he thinks. Will Christine breach his defenses? Will the enemies who wish to destroy him succeed? Completed story.

Erik, Christine, Arabelle, and Nadir are on their way to America. What awaits them? And what happens when ANOTHER de Chagny comes into their lives? I just realized, this should have a higher rating... Oopsies..

Leroux!Erik, and a more thoughtful and mature Christine. I knew he couldn't really be an Angel, however much I wanted to believe it! But then, who was he? Why would he hide from me, unless..? EC

Perhaps there was a dark side to Christine that only Erik could bring out. Between the smudged lines of right and wrong, she had always been destined to be the Phantom's bride. She ached for every bit of him. Dark and not fluffy. E/C romance StageMusical.

Persephone has one chance to live, and it lies with...the God of the Dead?

Erik is the master assassin and genius architect for the Shah of Persia. He has everything he could want, money, fame, power…everything but the one thing he knows he can never have. Love. Erik's world is quickly turned upside down when, out of gratitude for his service, the Shah presents him with a gift… and that gift comes with a name. Christine Daae!

There were so many things he wanted to say to her but that wasn't a part of their relationship. So he wrote her letters instead, hid them away, never intending for her to read them. Until one day, Kate stumbled upon them by mistake. Complete.

When Christine turns the Scorpion, her life is forever changed. Bound by the vows she makes before God, she struggles to embrace the life she has chosen, and learns that Erik is not the only monster in the world. E/C, Leroux.

Hades and Persephone during her pregnancies with their three divine children.

Christine returns to Erik the night before her wedding, hoping to gain closure and finally be free of him. Erik realizes that he doesn't have the strength to let her go, and she realizes that if freedom means living without him, she would rather be his prisoner. Set from the events of "Beneath A Moonless Sky" in Love Never Dies, but will not be an alternate LND story.

Dash Series Epic #3 - read Dash Away and Dash It All first. COMPLETE at 100.

co-authored by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles. inspired by the Richard Castle Bucket List on richardcastle dot net; set after 47 Seconds/The Limey. Chapter 9b is Bucket List in Paris, posted separately, and to be read before Chapter 10.

"Remember, when the time comes, shoot. Only if you have to - but shoot to kill." This was the plan Christine knew about, but what she didn't know was that Raoul had another. Will she stay faithful? E/C as always. Will eventually be an alternate LND story.

Their footsteps echo in the nearly empty hallways as they make their way to the room that is at once so familiar and yet still feels so strange. Follows "Sweetheart," "The Message," and "The Call." Complete.

She's letting it go. Slowly but surely she's moving on, because she refuses to allow the darkness of her past to cloud her future. Their future. Spoilers for Always. Sequel to Wake To The Light. Complete.

An accident causes Christine to lose her memory, and Erik seeks to rewrite their story for her.

She wakes to the sound of soft babbling, the quiet murmur of her stepdaughter's voice, a gentle shushing. Follows "Sweetheart" and "The Message." Complete.

All he knows is that he has to talk to her. He has to talk to her before they find him. For ER, who begged me. A companion to Sweetheart. Complete.

His laughter rings through the speaker, makes her heart leap. One shot. Complete.

Told in Erik's POV, a stolen pleasure and its inevitable guilt.

The title says it all. Co-authored by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles. Spoilers for season four, but as you will see, quite a lot of it is. . .missing.

At the pier the gun goes off, but when Christine looks down at her waist, she realizes that she hasn't been shot. Though, when her eyes see her angel grasping the railing, she knows who was. Alt Phantom of the opera/Love Never Dies. E/C as always.

He's pretty sure he will never stop being amazed by her. Never. Spoilers for 4x23. Sequel: Every New Day.

Esposito said pancakes are an edible way to say, "Thank you so much for last night." Kate's not sure they could ever say enough.

post Always fic.

If this was what really being in love felt like Kate wasn't sure she was going to survive it. Not like this was news, but obviously something was seriously wrong with her. Winner of FanFic: Best Humor in the 2012 Castle Fan Awards

The story of each and every one of those one hundred coffees that Kate owes Rick. Castle/Beckett. Now COMPLETE. Spoilers now include "Undead Again" in the EPILOGUE/START OF SEQUEL, which is what I just added. Fluff, angst, reality.

There's a moment of silence and then he speaks, his voice both soft and resolute. "I'll meet you there." Spoilers for 4x22 and 4x23. Complete.

Christine goes to her father's grave to find resolution, and finds instead a Ghost. Without Raoul to protect her, she cannot escape him, and the course of their lives is irrevocably altered.

for cartographical, because she will be in a boring meeting. no spoilers. just fun.

"I'm pretty sure she's under the impression that you're angry with her." Takes place in "Headhunters" timeline, but only tiny synopsis spoilers. *Chapter 3 up now. *Now M-Rated.

Tumblr prompt: "Can't sleep? Me either. Let's can't sleep together." One shot. Complete.

a Dash Companion. 3rd in the Life series. The day of the half-marathon (after Dash Away) when Kate figures it out.

noun; clever or subtle repartee; verbal wit. One shot. Complete.

She has to fix this. She just doesn't know if she can. Follows "Darkness Falls" and "Jaws of Death."

Boldly they rode and well, into the jaws of death, into the mouth of hell...-Tennyson. Follows "Darkness Falls."

His mother told him he should move on. His head told him he should move on. His heart speaks different advice.

She wakes to find him writing. One shot. Complete.

She doesn't love him. In his heartbroken state, it's the only explanation that makes sense. Except that trying to move on from the future he was sure they would have is easier said than done.

She slides down to the floor, curling her arms around her legs, her cheek resting on top of her knees. She is not leaving until he tells her what the hell is going on with him.

post-ep for 47 Seconds I am completely ignoring the preview for next week. COMPLETELY IGNORING IT. thus the title . oneshot.

Christine's attempts to seduce her husband are futile tonight, but what happens when she becomes the seducee, rather than the seducer? One-shot only. Leroux/Charles Dance based Erik. Rated T for some content.

With a careless slip of the tongue, she had completely shattered her partner's heart. Now it was up to her to help him glue it back together. Spoilers for 47 Seconds.

a Dash companion

He's hurt; she thinks she can help. Takes place some time during S4, after Cuffed. Happy unbirthday, Laura! I love you.

AU. Detective Kate Beckett is separated and raises her son alone. She meets Richard Castle by accident, literally, on the tenth anniversary of her mother's death, turning her life upside down.

A 'Dash Away' sequel.

Castle was done giving her space, sitting back and watching her fall for the charms of other men. This time, he was going to take a stand. SPOILERS FOR 4x20!

Walls fall down; that's the nature of the beast. And no matter how Kate looks at it, she's staring at piles of rubble. And from rubble, where do they go next? Slight spoilers for 4x11 and beyond.

Through all of the secrets and the lies, the betrayal and the pain, the destination was always the same. They were meant to be together. Complete. Winner of the 2012 Castle Fan Awards Best Non Romance/General category!

"They were both pale and thin; but those sick pale faces were bright with the dawn of a new future, of a full resurrection into a new life." One shot. Complete

I got a love that keeps me waiting. A co-authored story by chezchuckles and International08. Complete.

A major AU-fic: what if Castle and Beckett had met when they were younger? Starts when Kate is eighteen and Rick is around twenty-five, and moves on through Johanna's murder.

"It's not your face that scared me, Angel."

Her kitten isn't the only one with claws. Follows "Fluff" and "Warm and Fuzzy," picking up on January 2nd in the Minnie-verse. Complete.

Co-authored story by Topsy and chezchuckles. While Beckett has been struggling with PTSD, with becoming more, Castle has been struggling as well.

In which Castle answers questions about his marriages, Johanna Beckett is remembered, and a dance is shared. Spoilers for 4x11. Complete.

After a night at the Opera, Raoul decides that perhaps Charles should be told who his father really is... Alternate ending for Susan Kay's novel. Two-shot.

Richard Castle discovers something unexpected when he visits Kate Beckett one December night.

After six months of separation, Erik attends the Masquerade Ball, desperate for one touch.

The gun did not go off and Christine Didn't die. What happens after Erik is left standing on the pier with his beloved angel and new found son? Can they accept one another and put aside the painful past? E/C POTO/LND

It's an interesting gathering this year for the 12th at the NYPD Picnic.

For Kate Beckett, it's one and done. For Rick Castle, third time is the charm. And today is the start of their forever. Together.

They've spent so much time racing toward the finish line, waiting to break down the wall. Now that it's broken, where do they go from here? Castle and Beckett find the calm after the storm.

"Not like this": as if she has a favourite way for Castle to die, as if she has an order of preference, as if *anything* could make it better. - Mid-ep scene for Cops & Robbers, you know, that time when Martha couldn't shut up.

When Kate Beckett went to get her book signed by Richard Castle, she never imagined that she'd end up meeting his daughter, much less offering to babysit for the afternoon. AU.

When Erik married Christine, he never intended to share her with anyone. She had different ideas.

Erik's music inspires Christine's awakening to desire.

An evening without judgment, a loss of inhibition, and the start of something new.

It's the second time Castle has kissed a woman to create a distraction. This time, however, Kate Beckett is jealous. Based on the picture of Castle and Serena...you know the one...and the promo. Spoilers for 4x05.

COMPLETE at 100. AU: Kate and Castle try to adjust to life as parents. Check out AC's preview video on youtube: /watch?v nARnCrP2Z98 Thanks AC!

Christine had to leave for a while and Erik was trusted to watch over their daughter.

Esposito needs a little help with words. Castle is more than happy to oblige. Kate, however, has no idea what she's agreed to. And she agrees to far more than she planned.

What if the final lair scene had gone differently, and Christine had a different choice to make? Eventual Love Never Dies alternate story. E/C.

Takes place after Countdown. Castle and Beckett finally talk about their undercover kiss, what it truly meant to both of them, and where they want to go from here. Story is now complete with an epilogue!

Ever wonder what would have happened if Raoul left Christine upon finding out that she wasn't a virgin on her wedding night? Sort of like another version of Love Never Dies. C/R to start with then turns to E/C

Kate questions her relationship with Josh. Castle answers her questions about his marriages. And somewhere in between, Kate realizes that sometimes you just have to look at what's in front of you.

How much can one tempt the darkness before it burns in return?

Brief follow-up to "The Dead Pool."

They thought this was his most remarkable dedication yet. But he didn't write it for them. He wrote it for her, and she would be the only one who'd never get to see it. One-shot, terribly sad, spoilers, major character death. But... give it a chance.

When Christine's world crumbles, she returns to the man who had once loved her beyond all reason. But even if they can slay their own demons, will they be able to escape the wrath of those left in their destructive wake? COMPLETE.

Post-Countdown. Kate and Josh have dinner and a long conversation that leads to some interesting realizations.

After the chandelier's fall, Christine regrets her actions, and Erik regrets the consequences of his temper.

What if Christine never went to see Erik the night before she was wed? What if Gustave was never born? This is a story about forgiveness and how ten years can change someone...Dark Erik/ Christine as always

Something wrong, Kate?" he asked. "Do they have anything in common? The women you sleep with?" and there it was, the slight hint of jealousy.

Christine travels to the other side of the world to reclaim her love.

"He kissed her one last time...and now Mother is gone and has left me in "His" care...A stranger No less..." What happens after Love Never Dies with Erik now caring for his son Gustave? E/Gustave/OC

A continuation of Dangerous Game. Highly recommended that you read that first. Beckett tries to figure out where she wants things to go with Castle. Meanwhile, a serial killer fixates on Beckett.

An alternate ending, Christine must face her darkest desires to learn what loving Erik truly means.

Five months after the story ends, Christine returns to the opera, finally knowing what she wants, but is it too late for it to be hers?

Believing Erik to be dead, Christine marries Raoul, hoping to finally have her happy ending. But what happens when Erik returns to claim her once again as his?

**COMPLETE**Christine has chosen to begin a new life with Raoul, but an unexpected tragedy sends her fleeing into the arms of her dark angel once again. Will Erik and Christine be able to overcome the challenges ahead of them? E/C Please read & review!

He wanted to forget her. That, is why he had to see her. SET RIGHT AFTER MUSICAL ENDING & COMPLETED.

Beckett is jealous. Castle wants to play a game. This could be dangerous.

Christine finds out Raoul is sleeping with the entire Choirs and runs to her Angel for comfort. EC One Shot

In Kay’s book, what if Erik hadn’t died, and Christine had been able to stay with him?

Erik is not a charitable man, and he will have what is his.

Leroux-based. Christine realizes what it's really like to be Erik's wife. Slowly, she learns that in order to unlock his heart, she must first unlock hers. Her perspective as his living bride. COMPLETE.

He never wanted it. Them. He never wanted one… much less two of them. It wasn’t fair, Erik decided. He had only just gotten Christine all to himself and now… this.

Set directly after Susan Kay's novel, right after Christine leaves the second time. Is Erik really dead? Maybe. Maybe not. E/C. COMPLETE.

Kay Erik became really sad and angsty when Christine wanted him to kill a spider. How will Leroux Erik react in a similar situation? Just a bit of humor : Helps to have read Kay.

The ALW story changes dramatically on the roof of the Opera House when Christine shows some compassion for the lonely Opera Ghost. *EC*

As a present to Christine, Erik reveals his special 'mask' of normalcy earlier in the story. Shameless EC Holiday Fluff. Primarily Kay and Leroux. Complete.

Take the world of Gaston Leroux's novel, add equal parts Andrew Lloyd Weber and the author's imagination, sprinkle it with drama and romance, and you get Variations on a Theme of Leroux. Pairing is Erik & Christine.

Lerouxesque Erik despairs after Christine leaves with Raoul. Four months later she turns up on his doorstep! Loveable characters and much humor. You may just love this loooooong story, which spans about 24 years. I hope you enjoy.

A collection of eight complete, very short portraits of Erik and Christine's love. Twisted as it could only ever be. EC fluff, Scorpion style!

Something sinister is stalking Christine, and only one man can save her. As they uncover deadly secrets taken to the grave, they find that the greatest mystery of all is the human heart. A tale of intrigue, love, and redemption.

The Phantom’s story as it was meant to be told… A story of the deception of innocence, of obsession and jealousy, of truth and lies…But most of all, a story of love. Note: WILL be ErikChristine, NO Raoul bashing.

Based on the Kopit and Yeston Phantom film, that stars Charles Dance and Teri Polo. Picks up when Christine faints after seeing Erik's face. It's mostly fluff, but a tiny bit of plot has crept in. The fluff, though, remains its raison d'etre. COMPLETE.

Completely complete. A retelling of the Phantom's story designed to satisfy the most tender, Romantic heart. EC, novellength.

Some messages are not meant to be received... some prayers are meant to be answered. What if Christine would appear on the rooftop to hear Erik pray to God for her love? Oneshot, Kay based, completely EC

Right before Don Juan, Christine decides to disappear for a while, not wanting to betray her Angel or become his prisoner. As this sets into motion a long chain of events, is it possible for our three main characters to ever find peace? EC. COMPLETE

COMPLETE! What would have happened if Raoul had never existed? A retelling of The Phantom of the Opera...without Raoul. Note: this isn't a 'no plot' telling. There are many problems to overcome. Please read. EC

What if Christine had not sung at the Paris Opera House as a teenager and was engaged to Raoul before ever meeting Erik? Perhaps she will appreciate her angel more after a taste of life without song. EC COMPLETED

Erik unthinkingly makes a tiny miscalculation... Oneshot attempt at humor. Raoul lovers beware!

In Susan Kay's novel "Phantom" Erik asks Christine to marry him, and she could not find the courage within her to answer. And then the wheels in my mind started turning, what if she had found the courage to say yes? *Complete!*