Sort of sequel to Thanksgiving Story-brief mentions-but could also be stand alone. AU. Castle, Beckett, and a host of Christmas traditions. Rated T to be safe in future chapters.

When Castle gets recruited to go undercover at a strip club, will Beckett be able to resist him?

Exactly one week after he'd walked away from her, Castle receives a phone call from the mysterious Mr. Smith, making him realize that his recent actions have had some very unintended consequences. Takes place after The Limey.

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.

What's going to happen in the lives of our favorite detective and mystery writer after the sun sets on Season 4. This contains *Spoilers* for 4x23 "Always" Rated M for future chapters. Chapter 8 is finally up! Since S5 has started this moves into AU territory.

AU ending to Season 3. What happens when everything you thought you were working for is suddenly ripped away? The same thing that led to your success leads to your demise? Beckett is forced to reexamine her priorities. Rating is for safety.

This is what I think happened during the 72 hours after the camara went off. Spoilers for Always. Sorry for the wait, NOW COMPLETE!

There's a new detective in the Precincnt and she's got eyes for Castle. Is Kate jealous enough to do somthing about it? A/U

A young Kate Beckett spends her summer waitressing at a local shack on a Jersey beach, tending to her alcoholic father and paying her way through the academy. One night, her world turns on its feet when Rick Castle enters the door...and her heart. AU. COMPLETE.

When the Dragon is slain, there's just a life to be lived. And sometimes there's more to learn in peace than in war. Complete. Separate epilogue pending.

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.

"They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but words can capture things that pictures miss." Sequel to "Her Diamonds." Castle has an idea to help Beckett keep her mother's memory close... write about it.

Chapter 28. Life goes on and Kate discovers magic is real.

It can never be enough, making up for all the time they've missed. She laughs, full and rich, shaking with it and it's infectious. He grins, pressing his forehead against hers as he watches the light fill her face. He lets the backs of his fingers graze her cheek, overwhelmed by her, by this, them-Everything. COMPLETE.

*Finally Complete!* When she woke that morning, she'd been filled with joy and hope and the knowledge that they had their whole lives in front of them. She knows this for a naïve dream when she wakes up that night to blood on her hands and a gun to her head. S5 speculation.

Set after Always. Following the morning after and how Kate and Rick deal with it. Will Kate go back to the precinct? How does Alexis handle her dad and Kate in a relationship?

When, after another brush with death, Kate still refuses to stop investigating her mother's murder, Castle leaves - for three years. This is the story of Kate Beckett's quest to earn his forgiveness and recapture his heart. Romance/Angst/Crime.

Kate totally copped out at the end of season two, and this is what could have happened if Rick had called her on it. They spend the weekend vacation together and... well, you have to read to find out. :-D

Always SPOILERS. Co-authored by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles. How Kate Beckett and Rick Castle spend their summer.

An AU Caskett tale. What happens when Kate is still traumatized from the freezer incident? Castle wants to help, but is afraid his help might backfire their relationship. Takes place in season 3.

There are only these truths for him: Someone wants Kate dead. Kate wants him. He cannot let her walk out his door alone.

Set after the series 3 final. Richard Castle is in mourning for the woman he lost but is everything the way it seems? I'm getting worse at these summaries! Disclaimer: I don't own Castle.

Lanie comes into the morgue and finds Kate laying on her table. This does not bode well. Post-4x20 The Limey, ignoring Headhunters and beyond. COMPLETE

Castle/Beckett. It's been six months since they closed the case. Five & a half since he brought her to the Hamptons for the first time. Five since he kissed her for the first time that counted. One week since the trial that ended with a guilty verdict. COMPLETE.

"I'm sorry, but it seems as though your pregnancy is no longer viable. The baby has died." The words leave the mouth of Kate's doctor and leave her wondering how she will break the news to Castle, shattering their new and fragile dreams.

How could I summarize the beginning of one of the greatest love stories ever? I have no idea, so just click and read me.- Another take on the immediate developments after the great season 4 finale. POST-ALWAYS. Enjoy!

Because maybe it should be a scary thing to judge your sanity against Richard Castle's. COMPLETE.

I am writing this for my wife, who desperately wants to know what will happen next. It's probably heavy on relationships/light on mystery. It starts the morning after the S4 finale. I'm looking to make it better, so bring on the helpful comments!

'Castle had spent hours imagining how it would be to make love to Kate Beckett; fast and furious, clumsy and awkward, he honestly didn't know how it would be, other than amazing. But this was beyond imagining, beyond anything his mind had ever concocted'

It's freaking cold, and Castle and Beckett warm up at his place. Looking for something warm to wear, Beckett finds some interesting stuff in Castle's closet. Fluff with some actual character development. But mostly fluff. COMPLETE

Her mother always told her not to make rash decisions out of anger, but that advice is now falling flat. Maybe Castle was right. Maybe she needed to let go. Post-Always. Because I just couldn't leave it alone.

Post-Always. Firmly in M territory now. - Making love for a second time comes easy. It's gentle and full. Slow and effortless. They take their time becoming aware of the other, discovering hidden secrets and reveling in unadulterated emotion.

Castle may have reason to rethink his bucket list. Maybe #3 Wreck A Ferrari wasn't such a good idea. Or was it? Story goes AU after 47 Seconds. Castle's bucket list can be viewed on his website.

Post-'Always': it may be happily-ever-for-awhile for some, but they leave a trail of battered, tired friends along the way. Spoilers for Season 4. Didn't know it'd continue. Real title: "Today is the First Day of the Rest of Your Always." Ensemble cast

When Castle's life is threatened, Kate makes the choice to leave everything behind to go after her mother's murderer. Two years later, she returns. But will Castle take her back? Or has too much time passed? AU

Sometimes all you want is a hand to hold. Kate Beckett, Richard Castle, and a conversation the morning after the season four finale ends. Major spoilers for "Always". Ch2 - Jim Beckett makes his own statements on the matter.

Beckett and Castle never seem to deal with it because they're so busy being in danger. So Lanie figured there is no time like the present.NOW COMPLETE.

He's leaving after Frozen Heat. Will Beckett finally make her move or will she let him go? This story happens before '47 seconds' and it does have some Season 4 spoilers.

They say that an unbelievable clarity is bestowed upon those fortunate enough to escape the clutches of death. For the first time in my life I don't think that those people are full of crap. "ALWAYS" part two

Rick has been acting strange. And now he leaves Kate with coffee and a note to follow his clues. Where will they lead? **CASKETT**

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

Castle and Beckett move forward in their relationship, exposing secrets and beginning to heal, all while investigating a unique killer who seems to be as smart, and as dedicated as they are, maybe even more so.

Bad timing and life-altering choices cause Beckett and Castle to swap places: He's the one that is pulling away and she is the one reaching out. Now, if she wants her happy ending, Beckett will have to win Castle's heart...and prove they are worth of love

"If you haven't figured out by now that I would do absolutely anything for you, then I have grossly underestimated your ability to ignore the obvious." When Johanna reappears Kate begins to doubt her sanity, until Castle falls down the rabbit hole, too.

Now he knows he's just a plucky sidekick, and nothing more. Not her One and Done. Not the man she wanted to be with. Not enough. -Post-ep 47 Seconds. Spoilers for 4x19/4x20. I ain't kidding when I say it's angsty.

'It's just a brown coat . . . Except that it really isn't, not to her.' Post Ep. 'Headhunters'.

"Knock knock." "Who's there?" "Interrupting cow." "Interrupting cow wh-" "MOOOOOOOOOO!" - Life is full of interruptions, Castle and Beckett discover just how many. THREE-SHOT

How did you destroy a man's entire life? Erase everything he'd thought he'd known? It couldn't be easy to have some of your most basic assumptions about your life thrown into question. AU. Alexis comes to Beckett with some interesting news.

Kate finds herself losing Castle, and she struggles to understand why. Meanwhile, a case threatens to make or break the remaining relationship they have left. Set immediately after 4.20, The Limey. Tentative title for now.

She tries to smile, tries to lighten up the mood, and reaches into her coat pocket. Her fingers wrap around a scrap of paper. The post-it is crumpled, from hours of folding and squeezing in the depths of her pocket. Caskett. One-shot.

Exes, LDRs, and Subtlety: Richard Castle could learn a little bit about all three. Late season 4. Newly established relationship between Castle and Beckett.

An alternate journey through the woods of the episodes leading up to Always.

Castle and Beckett investigate a spate of high profile strangling cases in SoHo, finding themselves wrestling with their feelings for one another along the way. Drama, angst, love and romance. COMPLETE!

The panic attacks came back. And the nightmares and the fear-a constant, heavy thing, buzzing in her peripheral vision, clattering in the back of her mind. And he was gone. There was that, too. Post "The Limey". Castle/Beckett figuring things out.

After so long trying to find her mother's killer, Kate Beckett ends up losing her hopes.She pushes away the one person that was waiting for her to be free from her past "for his own good". Four years later they run into each other. What will happen then?

"I'm feeling anything but invincible at the moment. Tonight was one close call too many, Castle." ... Having survived a night of far too many close calls Kate realises she's come farther than she thought. This is a journey beyond the wall. COMPLETE

In which our favourite not-quite-but-almost-a-couple couple spend some time together away from the 12th Precinct, one day at a time. Complete.

I hate to do it, but more angst after 47 Secs and The Limey. I can't help myself. It ends well.

Post "47 Seconds." I don't know if I am going to believe anything they write to try to get out of where they left us after that one. Neither the Rick nor the Kate I thought we had. This went to T because I mentioned sex.

Even in his darkest moments he had never explored the idea, but anger is the devil's doorway, and once he's in the door, the devil does as he pleases. Yup it's another one of those post 47 seconds fallout pieces. Spoilers for anything after ep19 really.

Episode Fix for The Limey, because Kate should never have made that last phonecall, she should have been angry! and gone after her guy demanding an explanation. It's M, folks!

She wanted him here with her, right now. But, she had already screwed that up for herself and that wasn't going to happen anytime soon, well at all, really.

post-47 seconds and the Limey. Beckett and Castle have seemed to fallen apart. What happens when she shows up at his door early in the morning, begging to talk? By the way: Castle belongs to ABC and the torturous Andrew Marlowe.

She's prepared to wait. As long as it takes. He waited three months and still took her back. She owes him at least that much. Post 47 Seconds.

Now playing - There was no going back. She had seen that much in his eyes. Castle was gone and it was all her fault. She had never meant for him to find out this way. Set to Breathe Again by Sara Bareilles. Spoilers included for 47 Seconds.

His mother finds him with a bottle of scotch as he fights every urge he has to end Nikki and Rook. All it takes is a few keystrokes. His finger hovers, shaking, but he picks up his glass instead, lets it burn his throat instead of the page. Post 47 SECS.

After a long day at the 12th, Castle is roused from his twisted sheets by a phone call. She needs him. There is no hesitation in what he does next.

It's the end of the world as we know it. COMPLETE.

Rick is home early from a tour to surprise his partner, but she won't be the only one with surprises and secrets.

Cat's out of the bag for both of them, and Castle is crushed in the wake of the truth. Because if she cares for him at all - then how could she do this? ***Finalist for 'Best Drama' in the 2012 Castle Fanfiction Awards.***

Castle is backing off the sexual innuendo, letting Kate know he'll always be there. Kate is silently seeking and accepting more. A little back and forth. Chapter 52 up 03/19/12! *Reposted 3/20 due to FFnet errors.

While investigating a new case Castle run's into an old flame, inflamming Beckett's nerves...But this love affair isn't all they'll have to worry about!...

When he stumbles through the darkened living room and opens the door, Beckett is standing there. Beckett, in faded jeans and a black button-down. Beckett, carrying a bottle of wine.

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.

Five almost-first-times when they got it wrong... and then, hopefully, the one time they finally got it right. Read alone one-shots. I hope they're all M.

After dismantling the dirty bomb, Kate returns to Josh. Castle's and Beckett's partnership/friendship is put to the test. Will it bring them closer than ever, or ruin what they have permanently? The will end up together, don't worry. Kate doesn't get shot

Castle and Kate make a Christmas party bet at Remy's. Christmas Castle/Beckett fluff. Now COMPLETE!

Set about a year in the future. Alexis has just finished her first semester of college. When Castle picks her up, he has some unexpected news. One thing is for sure: this Christmas is going to be different from any other. LOTS of fluff.

Rick finally leaves. He and Kate are both broken. And Nikki Heat is coming to a close, what is in store for Caskett? *Caskett pairing, but not in the usual way* Please read and review! Rated T for some language.

Kate stumbles across a secret - no wonder he'd been so angry at her after she'd avoided him all summer - and reason comes from an unlikely source. Complete.

Castle's tired of waiting. Will his plan of seduction win Kate over? Or will it completely backfire? And you might as well take your best friends down with you! Boys Night out/Girls Night out! Part 3: The Conclusion is now up! Hope I did it justice!

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

by Cora Clavia, Sandiane Carter, and chezchuckles. Fantasies become reality.

Castle tries to convince Beckett of the magic of the season. A chapter posted every day. COMPLETE

by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles. Sequel to Stop Haunting Me third in the Beth Beckett Universe . Wedding bells sound only four months after Kate Beckett is shot in the cemetery. COMPLETE

After a particularly difficult case, Castle takes Beckett on vacation to the Hamptons. NOW COMPLETE!

Josh leaves Castle to do his dirty work for him. No riding off to a sunset for Castle and Beckett. Fluffy, angsty & a case that they need to solve shoved in the chapters. Give it a shot. R&R. Previously titled: HE STAYED, THE OTHER LEFT.

After a stressful year Castle and Beckett's relationship begins to take a different turn. Finally calling Beckett out on her actions and whether or not she remembers will lead the two down a path that will either help them or end them.

Castle has a plan for Kate's birthday, but then it eventually morphs into a sub-plan to pull a fast one on Lanie and the guys. Caskett moments in this one. Total AU. *Complete*

A series of one or two shots in which Josh realizes that he really just can't compare with Castle...Rating is just to be safe.

"You asked me to come over here so you could handcuff me to a bed?" "Well – yes, but it sounds creepy when you say it like that." Caskett.

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.

Nine months ago she gave him up at the behest of his daughter - choosing to break herself in order to free him. As dumb ideas go it's the worst one ever. ***Finalist for 'Best Romance' in the 2012 Castle Fan Fiction Awards.***

Castle and Beckett settle down to wait out a blizzard together. What will happen when they're trapped together? Romance, injuries... Pure fluff. FINAL CHAPTER! Story is now complete.

***Please note, the rating has changed to M for chapter 5*** What if Castle quit waiting on Kate? What if he moved on? Rated T for some language.

It's different when it happens right in front of you...close enough to watch the lights go out. Castle experiences this for himself when Beckett passes out after taking a bullet at the end of Knockout. What happens next? Caskett, of course.

Castle married Gina, Beckett married Josh. What happens when these two old flames meet again years later in the Hamptons? Rating may change later on.

After that finale, my take on what happens next, to help tide you over 'til fall! Multi-chapter. Who shot Beckett? What does Castle do next? Where does Esposito fit into all this? Read, enjoy, review!

Shot, hospitalized and confused, Katherine Beckett wakes up to a changing future. Richard Castle wants to protect her, love her, save her. But there are things she must face, and she can't make him the promises he needs. Post-Knockout continuation.

Rick Castle, who kept her from freezing to death and held her hand in front of a bomb, prepared to die with her, wasn't who she was going home with. Kate's night after the end of Countdown.

What if, when Kate made the "School's funniest kid, & it's not enough," comment, Castle demanded to know what was enough? How explosive would that get? And what happened between the scenes we saw? Middle and later chapters have great fluff.

When Beckett steps away from her desk Castle's curiosity gets the better of him. He never expected to be crushed by what he found in her drawer. Is it too late for them or can he convince her that he's her 'one and done? Rated M, not fluff, angst warning.

How I think season 4 should start, realistically. A lot has changed over the summer: a new Captain, something's up with Castle. Beckett is back at work and re-considering their relationship, but Castle has other things on his mind...

Set post "Countdown" Beckett is ready to admit her feelings for Castle and they move their relationship to the next level.

A Sequel of sorts for my one-shot Rock Solid. Kate and Rick deal with the aftermath of Knockdown and move forward with their lives, learning to balance their partnership with their budding relationship.

Beckett and Castle begin to come to terms with where their relationship is heading

What if Kate had decided to take action when Natalie Rhodes threw herself at Castle? Spoilers for 3x11 Nikki Heat episode

When Beckett takes a day off of work, Castle senses that something isn't quite right. Can he solve the mystery?

Once you read something, it can't be unread. Caskett.

Beckett isn't feeling well and Castle can tell.